New Inventory or... A Picture is worth 1,000 words.

So Fall.  I know. I have a problem.
I just can't stop being excited for fall! And fall is arriving at Pippi's!

Some say a picture is worth 1,000 words so instead of gushing about how amazing all of my new products are, here is a peek:

Cashmere...

Cozies...

Over the knees...

New Cuteness...

New Latico wallets and handbags...

Hats...

Kids cutness...

Kids knees...

Bamboo...

Basics, and not so basics...

And more and more and more...all the time more, so come on in and refresh your sock collection.

Gratitude Sunday

Inspired by:  Wooly Moss Roots -Simply Joys of a Soulful Life Gratitude Sunday

G r a t i t u d e  *  S u n d a y 

{Sunday's heartfelt tradition. A time to slow down, to reflect, to be grateful. A list of gratitudes.}

 This week I am thankful for:

Another good week at school for Ro.

Meeting some other parents at back to school night.

Helping out Rowan's teacher after school and getting to chat with her a bit.

Great new things coming into Pippi's. (A new bamboo sock line!)

A chicken that was starting to go broody deciding not to...lets hope that sticks for now...

Weekends with my family.

A happy mistake, that lead to a lovely lunch and afternoon with my parents.

Cuddles with my kids.

Kind notes from old friends.

Playing sign spotting games with my kids.  It's just about the cutest thing to hear them in the backseat as I drive saying "Turner sign!"

A lovely birthday party for a dear little guy.

Reading with Rowan.  I am so enjoying watching her figure it out!

Also chapter books with the kids, ( I forgot how great the Land of OZ series is!!!)

Time with my main squeeze.

Being woken up (even if it's before 7am on  the weekends) by Ro and Zo and their sweet voices.

Gratitude Sunday...er...Tuesday

Inspired by:  Wooly Moss Roots -Simply Joys of a Soulful Life Gratitude Sunday

G r a t i t u d e  *  S u n d a y Tuesday

{Sunday's heartfelt tradition. A time to slow down, to reflect, to be grateful. A list of gratitudes.}

 This week I am thankful for:

A great start to the school year. Rowan is loving school and her teacher.

Getting into the swing of our routine again.

For being able to have my kids at work with me, sometimes it's hard, but it is mostly so good. 

For Zo helping me paint the windows at work.
 

New socks coming in at the shop, and all the new fall lines!

The wonderful woman who is the school librarian, she is so sweet and caring with my kids, we pretty much just adore her.

Also, everyone at her school has been so sweet.

Visiting with the Turner side of the Family, and getting to spend some time with my Grandma.

My Dear Grandma.

I am so grateful that she comes back to the states each year for a visit, and so glad my kids get to know her.

I am also thankful that we got to spend time with a lot of the Turner's.  It is so good to be with family and I love catching up with my cousins and my Aunts and Uncles too.

The kids really enjoyed being silly with Uncle Andy.

For getting some lake time. 

For finally getting into my yard and cleaning it up a bit.   

For a lovely day gardening with my hubby.

Beautiful (if a bit long) drives.

For going new places.

For beautiful sunsets.

 

For having a caring, funny supportive husband.

For finally getting my order of new hats in the shop!

For customers who are very sweetly patient and encouraging while my daughter's ring up their purchase.

And for the encouragement of my dad.  He is always pushing me to get out of my comfort zone, and reminding me that sometimes a risk pays off.

And for having so much to be grateful for.

Gratitude Sunday

Inspired by:  Wooly Moss Roots -Simply Joys of a Soulful Life Gratitude Sunday

G r a t i t u d e  *  S u n d a y 

{Sunday's heartfelt tradition. A time to slow down, to reflect, to be grateful. A list of gratitudes.}

 This week I am thankful for:

For the lovely summer we have had.

For the possibility of getting back into a regular schedule with school starting, and hoping that will make me feel less busy overwhelmed.

I am grateful that even though I have felt overwhelmed a bit this summer, at least it is with mostly good things!

For great camping vacations this summer, and for getting to spend time with almost everyone on both sides of the family.

For all the lovely days I was able to enjoy with my husband and my kids this summer.

For my amazing sister, I was so happy to see her this summer, and also I don't know how I would have managed with out her, she helped me so much!

For all the visitors we have had in town this summer. So many great people and so many sock lovers!

For a lovely summer visit with my Grammy. 

For Rowan discovering and learning so much this summer. She learned to swim, ride a bike and now she is beginning to read! I can't believe she is growing so fast.

Even though I have not had much time to work on and enjoy my garden, and I let my chickens destroy part of it...the sunflowers that made it are doing well.

For a schedule change at work that will allow me to be home for most weekends.

For First day of school excitement.

First day of school clothes are all picked out.

For my sweet little family.

Back to School

I always get excited for "Back to School" usually because in Sock Land it kicks off the new fall season, and if you don't know by now this sock mama LOVES fall; fall socks, fall colors, fall clothes, boots, food and weather. Just about anything fall-ish, I'm in.
But this year as my husband heads back to work/school again, Rowan is also starting kindergarten.  So I am thinking of back to school in a whole new way.  She is very excited and has been doing her "homework" all summer.  (Not my idea, she decided that she had to practice for school each day.)
So I have been trying to think of fun little surprises for the first week of school.  Here are some ideas:

Start off on the right foot...with school themed socks!

Pencil knee highs, perfect for the first day of school! Chalkboard equations, I love these!

For a little something special in their lunches:

These Lunch mail notes are so sweet, I plan on including these in Ro's lunches, she may need a bit of help with the bit words, but I think she'll love it.

Accessorize with, stretchy headbands and cute pencil pouches.

Or suprise them with a new pair of fun socks for each day.  You could even put a special pencil or cute eraser in each pair as an additional gift. 
Check out the links in the photo caption below and enter for a chance to win these socks for your child.

For a chance to win these socks make sure to FOLLOW us on Instagram,
and SHARE this photo on Instagram with #pippisocks. 

For an additional entry into the random drawing, follow us on Facebook and share our contest post, on Facebook. 

Or if you have kids going away to college, send them off with fun socks, a cute banner for their dorm room, a special coffee cup or a new mattress topper...conveniently all of these things are available at Pippi's (except of course for the mattress topper.)

And after the kids are at school and I am done crying about how fast they are growing, I will try to keep calm and celebrate a new fall, probably with a latte.

As much as I am not ready for my girl to head to Kindergarten, she is ready, and I am very ready for fall.  We are getting lots of new fall socks in all the time, come on in and re-stock your sock drawer!

Daddy's Gratitude Sunday

Inspired by:  Wooly Moss Roots -Simply Joys of a Soulful Life Gratitude Sunday

G r a t i t u d e  *  S u n d a y

{Sunday's heartfelt tradition. A time to slow down, to reflect, to be grateful. A list of gratitudes.}

It's father's day so today I am thankful for:

Having a dad who has always, worked hard for our family, and taught me with hard work and determination, we make our life our own.

My dad supporting me in my dreams and encouraged me to follow my heart.  

My dad always helping me when I felt like life was getting to hard.  And for believing in me so strongly that he would lift doubt from my heart and help me  believe in my self again.

My dad being a good role model and an amazing mentor.

My dad who believes in the good in people.

My dad who works hard but also enjoys life, and what he does.

My dad who told us great stories, played with us, build forts for us, took us camping, helped with school projects, danced with us , music blasting, and so much more.  My Dad has given me so much to be grateful for.  I am so thankful for my dad.  

I am also so thankful for my husband who I love  so much, he has so many of the qualities that I am  thankful for my dad giving me.  I  love watching him be a father to our kids.  I am sure in 30 years (or less) they will be expressing their heartfelt gratitude's to him. 

So Happy Father's Day to my dad and my husband and all the hardworking, loving, supportive dads out there trying every day to do their best for their families.  

Gratitude Sunday

Inspired by:  Wooly Moss Roots -Simply Joys of a Soulful Life Gratitude Sunday

G r a t i t u d e  *  S u n d a y 

{Sunday's heartfelt tradition. A time to slow down, to reflect, to be grateful. A list of gratitudes.}

 This week I am thankful for:

Days like this:



And this:

Days with unexpected sunshine.

Being behind in my blogging due to a very busy couple of weeks. Good busy.

Summer vacation (for my hubby and kids, and the masses) being nearly here.

Lovely customers brightening my day.

A fun pirate party for my little pirate kid. 

My extended family growing.  I am super excited to have a new niece or nephew in a few months!

My dear employee, who is covering for me cheerfully while I am home sick today.  And
Tuesday so I can spend all day with my baby on her birthday.

My little kids being so sweet while I have been not feeling to well for a few days.  And my Hubby taking the kids out when he got home, letting me rest, and bringing me home some yummy soup.

Creative problem solving.

My kids helping me be in the moment.

A busy fun summer to look forward to.

My little brother coming home for a while, and for his support and inspiration.  I look forward to many family gatherings.