From Gabe’s birthday celebration at a vineyard last month. I just love the way he and my mom are looking at each other. :) Exhale. I hate complaining, so I apologize for what’s about to follow but I have to tell you – it has been A Week, my friends. One of those weeks where you hearRead the whole post >>
Archives for September 2012
How to: Roasted Applesauce.
Why homemade? After I told my coworker that I bought some applesauce, but was dismayed to find it was full of sugar and high fructose corn syrup, he gave me a jar of his homemade applesauce. It was delicious. I’d made applesauce before, but now with a toddler in the house and my penchant forRead the whole post >>
How I Practice Self-Care.
The phrase self-care always turned me off a little, probably because sometimes I scoff at things too much for silly reasons. I don’t know why I felt like it was too hippy-dippy-peace-love-flowers-and-warm-fuzzy-feelings. It is actually a rather pragmatic and level-headed idea – make sure you take care of yourself and you will be a happier,Read the whole post >>
(Saving) Dolla Dolla Bills, Y’all.
For two years now, we’ve lived quite frugally because of some life circumstances and choices. Such as a child. And a husband getting his PhD. While I start my own business. Go big or go home, baby. This foray into living more frugally didn’t just start after Gabe and the PhD pursuit, though. I grew up withRead the whole post >>
Seven Quick Takes.
1. Yesterday was a super productive day at home. I did a bunch of laundry, cooked a bunch of food, cleaned up, and even hammered out lots of work during Gabe’s nap time. It was great, but I worry sometimes that I ignore Gabe too much on days like that. I don’t really play withRead the whole post >>
