Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen.
~ Goethe
I think it’s safe to say there’s no shortage of magic in our household these days.
Evidence of this over the weekend was made by a visit by not one, but two of our (reasonably) regular household visitors – the Leprechaun and the Tooth Fairy (she’s been around A LOT lately).
I would say that one of the best parts about having kids is keeping up with all the magic.
There’s been a lot of other magic around these parts too of late, that being the wonder of the flowers that are (once again) poking their heads out of the cold earth to bring us cheerfulness and a renewed sense of possibility.
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”
~ Albert Einstein
For those of you who visit IPOM regularly (for which I am so grateful!), you have probably noticed the penchant over here for quotes and inspirational tidbits.
Keeping magic alive is a big part of the mystery (and fun) of life (IMO) and I am always game to look for (just a little) of the make believe here and there.
Part of it has to do with this:
Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?
~ Sun Tzu
Another part is to do with this:
I mean can you blame me?
I spent the weekend keeping up a bit of magic on St. Patty’s Day, making green chocolate bark (thanks to the ever creative genius of Cara over at Fork and Beans), and enjoying the simplicity of kid friendly snacks, and a long, looooong, walk in the fresh air.
I mean, with all the pressures we face to keep fit and exercise (run! ski! yoga! gym! bike!), the bottom line is our shoes are always there at our back door, ready to be laced up and taken for a walk.
That’s a magical and empowering thought (or reminder) in itself now isn’t it? Something so simple can be so special.
Magic is always just right out your front door.
So with that, dear IPOM readers, I’ll leave you today (I’ll be getting saucy on my next post). What I’d really like to know is:
- Do you believe in magic?
- What gets your imagination going?
- What are you favorite snacks from your childhood?
I’d love to know how you keep the magic alive!
Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!
~ Dr. Seuss
Thanks (as always!) for stopping in!
If you want to find out how the peppermint bark is made, simply have a gander over to Cara’s website – I made the minty delicious filling to her confection (white chocolate, green food coloring & peppermint extract, that’s IT!).
This week I’ll be posting more magically delicious recipes, starting with Cilantro Jalapeno Sauce (and friends!).
Happy Monday to you all!
Yours in Less,
You are simply way too cute! I love the magic you are sprinkling around town…and I especially cannot wait for that cilantro jalapeno sauce! Ooooh Lord-eh! That sounds soooo good…
Thanks Cara! You are a bit of a magician yourself (that’s putting it lightly!) – thanks again for the inspiration! Stay tuned…the sauce is a divine green delight! And indeeeed delicious!
Yay for magic!! I’m a believer
. Fave childhood munchies: Goldfish and roasted peanuts.
Err, not live goldfish. You know, the crackers.
Yes, but you would have taken the most unexpected snack prize for the day! Goldfish crackers are a mainstay in our house too! Kids and cheesy crackers make a great pair!
Oh good I’m in good company!
Roasted peanuts hey! I think I see a definite trend here – you really are a peanut butter and peanut girl! (I can’t say I don’t LOVE roasted peanuts!) ! I don’t even remember Goldfish being around back when I was a kid (hippie parents)! Love it!
Some days I believe in magic (mostly alignment of wishes, dreams and opportunities), others I rely on persistence, and some days I just work on getting out of bed and doing the next thing. My favorite childhood snacks were homemade cookies, mostly Toll House and Snickerdoodles, baked up crispy style. I was also partial to popcorn with slices of extra sharp cheddar cheese in the bowl.
YUM! I love popcorn….but with CHEESE? I am so trying this!! Thank you!
Such a wonderfully uplifting post filled with great quotes, colorful pictures, and a sprinkle of magic!
Thanks! Glad to bring (just a little) something special to your day – appreciate your comment, have a super magical day!
where are you located again??? looks absolutely lovely!!
Hi Amy! Vancouver is where I am lucky to call home
Isn’t it just lovely when it’s not pouring buckets?(Which is does most of the time!)
that’s right! i’ll be in VANCOUVER in June!!!! can’t wait!!!! i’ve been pretty lucky every time i’ve visited! [knock on wood that it stays that way.] love the rain, but not while on vacation.
Am not just leaving a comment for the heck of a comment. This post was so amazing. Very refreshing – for the eyes, for the brains as well. How simple can it be, yet so magically effective? Loved all the pictures – specially the DIY messes! Look forward to more Shira…)
Oh thanks so much! That is very kind! Thank you for stopping in – comments like this make my day!
Loving that Einstein quote.
I know it makes me smile every time I look at it!
You are adorable! I can’t wait till I have kids and can play dress up and read them fairy tales
. My favourite snack from childhood would have to be…chocolate chip cookies, watermelon, cream cheese on crackers and frozen corn…that last one is strange I know but its soo good!
Yum Gabby – I love your snacks – and frozen corn? That sounds really good – maybe I’ll try that with the younger girls! The magic IS endless (and sometimes tiring) – but at the end of it all worth every bit of effort – you will LOVE it when the time comes that I am sure! I know I do
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Shira, what a beautiful post! I got lost in its magic. So fun to escape responsibility through your words and images! My fave childhood food was bread, butter and hundreds and thousands sprinkled on top! My sister ALWAYS ate Maggi instant chicken noodles. Then of course, peanut butter with jam, and sliced pear was something we loved!! My grandmother’s grand invention! Um.. what else? I believe in (trying to) making magic happen – just as Goethe put
PS Love the craft and Vancouver shots.
Oh gosh Marina – thanks! I recall delicious bread and butter too but what lucky kids you were to get sprinkles – and the noodles too, awesome! Thanks for the comment on your Freshly Pressed day – wow – that post really deserved it! (and truthfully inspired a few of these shots)
Have a wonderful evening and congrats again on the FP! Say hi to Cafe Grumpy for me and the yummy Honduras 
! My fave cup these days is a pour-over Kenya!
Expect more Vancouver shots to come – and more messes too (we’ve always got plenty – hehe!) xo
Thank you! I really enjoyed putting together that post and was so happy that WordPress allowed me to share those photos with others. It’s really nice to read everyone’s comments. Tomorrow I am off to SoCal – first time back in over a year! I had a great cup of Guatemalan coffee at Brooklyn Roasting Company yesterday. Flavour notes: lemon and cocoa, and the citrus was really prominent! I kept comparing it to the other cup we’d ordered – a Balinese Americano! Good night
Great post 
Will look out for Kenyan at Intelligentsia Cafe in LA.
Definitely – have fun in SoCal! I love LA and Intelligentsia in Venice is supposed to be sweet (though I have yet to visit) – it will be a blast! Love to talk coffee – what fun – the Kenyan I’ve been enjoying actually isn’t ours it’s from another Canadian Roaster in Calgary. So much great coffee and great people in our business! Cheers!
I’m going to check out their cafe in Silver Lake. I have been to the one in Venice Beach and its a very ‘artisan-style’ cafe.. The one in Silver Lake seems more like a coffee bar. Coffee is so fun! You do work in a great biz!
My friend lives right there by the Silver Lake one and loves it (he’s from the scene here and knows his stuff) – enjoy! Looking forward to your photos from that trip!!!
I’ll make sure to take as many as my battery will allow… and the spare
Fabulous! Can’t wait!
I absolutely agree with Einstein’s statement on imagination
Thanks Frances – isn’t it a great quote?
I thought you’d appreciate this quote – one of my favourites! – from Barbara Kingsolver: “It’s what you do that makes your soul.”
One of my favourite snacks was a cheese-only quesadilla dipped in soy sauce!
Cheese and soy sauce – 2 of the best flavors there are
! Thanks for sharing (especially the quote!) Love it!! Have a wonderful day!
those flower pictures make me so jealous! we haven’t seen our snow start to melt at all up here in Alaska yet…. But on a brighter note, I do believe in magic! and one of my favorite snacks is still peanut butter & celery. I love that Einstein quote as well. Thanks for sharing!
Oh! I am sure the magic is well on its way to Alaska….to whisk your snow away! Until then, keep checking back – we are just getting started down here! So glad we share in a few faves – both in quotes and snacks!