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  • Happy Halloween from the Gruffalo’s Child and the Big Bad Mouse

    Eleanor is still little enough to let Brandon and I choose her costume for her, but she's big enough now…
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    Is it hard to sew fake fur? Because Eleanor is really excited about being The Gruffalo's Child for Halloween. Which…
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    Happy Halloween from the Gruffalo’s Child and the Big Bad Mouse

    Eleanor is still little enough to let Brandon and I choose her costume for her, but she’s big enough now at 2-1/2 to be excited…

    October 31, 201175 comments
  • Crafty (& Handy), Holidays, Parenting

    Self-Induced Crafty Mama Pressure

    Is it hard to sew fake fur? Because Eleanor is really excited about being The Gruffalo’s Child for Halloween. Which is, you know, less than…

    October 18, 201161 comments
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