I recently joined an awesome organization called Baking Gals. It all started with a woman named Susan who wrote on her blog that she was looking for volunteers to help send cookies to her cousin in the military. Within minutes, her inbox was filled with offers of help and, as they say, the rest is history. There are bloggers out there that host a round- meaning they get info out to volunteers about a particular man or woman in the military who everyone will bake for. The idea is to send them bits of home. People send baked goods, little treats, words of encouragement and thanks, etc. The idea is to let these guys and gals know that we are thankful for their service and to do something for them to send a little bit of home.  I like the idea for those reasons and for the fact that it is a great way to involve my daughter as well.  She made a card for our serviceman and helped with the cookies. We have had great discussions about service to others and helping out when you can. We had a great time baking pumpkin-chocolate chip cookies, packaged them with love and sent them off today.

Another round is opening soon. There is a great new website with lots of information on how to get involved. Check it out…

I have been under the weather this week… just putting up a few things that make me happy. Love the colors in these little sprinkles. Can’t wait to make something with the kiddos. I’m sure you all must have seen this by now. It still makes me smile every time I watch it.

Jill and Kevin’s Big Day

That’s about all I can come up with today folks. ♥

photo: Jennifer Rogers

So I am very excited to see the movie Coco Before Chanel . It looks amazing… lovely period costume and set design as well as some great music. And who can resist Audrey Tautou? She is absolutely adorable. If you have not seen Le fabuleux destin d’Amelie Poulain, otherwise known as Amelie in the US… then you are missing out.

The pictures are from my trip to France almost a year ago to the day. I actually would have been home just for a day last year at this time.

And if this isn’t enough for you, then you should check out some of my links to all things French…

Paris Breakfasts
French for a While
Chitlins and Camembert
Chocolate & Zucchini
Petite Anglaise

Just feeling a little nostalgic today. I’m starting back at school tonight and thinking of all the work ahead of me. I’m in denial and instead of finishing up the “Things to do before school” list, I’m surfing the web for and reading my favorite blogs about France. Sounds productive… no?

What are you looking forward to this fall…?