I had heard of people doing sew-a-longs before, but I had never done one. Well, okay, there was the summer sampler quilt thing I did last summer, but I was always a week or more behind, so I don’t know if that counts. Also, I never finished the quilt. So there’s that. This last week… Continue reading I finally did a sew-a-long!
Last year, one of my goals was to read 50 books. I didn’t make it, only reading 32, but I’m okay with that. Life happens, ya’ll. In that amount of time, I grew and birthed a baby, sewed myself a (mostly) complete wardrobe, and made a couple of baby quilts. Let’s be real here, I… Continue reading 2017-2018 book review
That’s the face of a little boy who uses the potty! We have been bribing the heck out of him, but it’s been hugely successful. This gelato run was because he went all day with no accidents. Gummy bears and Mickey Mouse shirts are also being used for bribes. Dare I unsubscribe to diapers on… Continue reading Friday’s pieces 08/10
It’s that time of year again! In case you’re wondering, I spent so many years as a student and then as a teacher that August feels like the beginning of a new year to me, more so than January. I still use an academic planner, and I have found one that I absolutely love. I… Continue reading 2018-2019 goals
This was my dinner the other night. Don’t you wish you lived in Italy? The cheese is made with water buffalo milk and that’s a little ball of fresh mozzarella in the center there. Yum! Guys, I’ve been soooooo hot this week. It’s been in the mid-90’s and super humid. Before you start thinking I’m… Continue reading Friday’s pieces 08/03
That picture is from last summer, but the sentiment is the same. Summer is a great time for reading, am I right? Here’s a question for you: Is listening to an audiobook actually “reading” it? My opinion has always been that it has to do with how much attention you pay to the things you… Continue reading July books
Today I wanted to share with you some of the things I have been loving on in July. (Netflix is not included here, but you all know that I love it so!) None of these links are sponsored, I just like this stuff! This chicken tikka masala was amazing! It was really easy and smelled… Continue reading July favorites
