This year I’m excited about several things. My husband and I are most likely moving into our new home (if everything goes right with the paperwork – so far, so good!) in a few weeks, our first home purchase. My blog traffic is jumping and I released an ecourse I’m certain will help people. It […]
I try Amazon Fresh. I may never leave the house again.
What you’re about to see is pure introvert porn. I’m warning you. (Also, this is an Amazon Fresh review for the metro Atlanta area, it’s not available everywhere, sorry!) Amazon Fresh is Amazon’s latest creation, a grocery delivery service. You can get fresh produce, meat and other edible goodies (even dinner from a local restaurant) […]
Minimalist Wardrobe: dressed with less stress
A reader emailed recently, reminding me to write about a minimalist wardrobe. Despite my poor photography and video skills, I’m forging ahead. A minimalist wardrobe makes looking good and getting dressed faster and easier. It also makes it possible to have nicer things on a tight budget. Sound good? Why I love having a […]
Recent read-alouds, ballerinas & Les Mis version
My 4 year old daughter, who is rarely caught not wearing a leotard, loves all things ballet. She picked this library haul. Tanya and the Red Shoes – don’t we all know how it feels to long for lovely red pointe shoes? Tanya gets her long-awaited pair, only to find she’s clunky and ungainly and suffering […]
Things enjoyed: November
A few things I enjoyed eating, doing, using and reading in November… This Braiser Cookbook by Wini Moranville. I have her Bonne Femme cookbook and love it too, but recently got my hands on this braising cookbook because ONE POT, people. Every recipe has me salivating. Last week I made the Chicken with Brown Rice […]
Frugal kitchen tips – a tour of my kitchen
Frugal kitchen tips – why? For my family, groceries represent the biggest line item on the budget. We spend more on food than housing. Therefore, working to spend less on food is one of the fastest, most effective ways for us to save money. Maybe the same is true for your family. Welcome to my […]
Recent Read-Alouds
First, a bit of housekeeping: thanks so much to all who responded to the survey! The winner of the gift card and ebook has been emailed. A few books we’ve enjoyed reading aloud recently: … to the little ones: Blueberries for Sal – who doesn’t love a sweet romp through the blueberry patch and a […]
Recent reads
Linking up with Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Quick Lit This was a good month for books. A couple of these were among the most enjoyable I’ve read all year. State of Wonder by Ann Patchett – this is my first time reading Patchett, but it won’t be my last. This intriguing story follows a scientist […]
Read Aloud Roundup
Read aloud roundup is where I share great books I’ve read with my kids lately. Here are a few we enjoyed last week. This is Not My Hat A small fish steals a hat and thinks he got away with it, but eventually learns that crime doesn’t pay. (This one is sneaky, you have […]
Back to school menu for a month
One of the things on my back-to-homeschool to-do list was “create a month-long back to school menu”. Things like this make the start of the school year, with its transition and busy schedule, much easier. Since I had been procrastinating on this, I sat down with 10-year-old Sadie and a few cookbooks to help […]