Some kids are patient, compliant, mindful of their space and the space of people around them. They're well suited to helping in the kitchen because they're attentive and able to wait for instructions. That is not my child. My child is a curious thing, searching everything and nothing, demanding to know what this does, insisting on placing … [Read more...]
The Holiday Struggle, or the post wherein I come out of the closet
Every year, I've struggled with what to do with Bug for Easter. Partially, it's because he's feral and doing nice things always backfires spectacularly. But mostly, it's because I have a hard time figuring out how to explain what exactly we're celebrating or why. I had this same struggle with Christmas (which is actually much more difficult to give … [Read more...]
About “Leprechaun Traps”
Last year, my neighbor's kid went OFF about going on a leprechaun hunt and finding gold in a leprechaun trap at school. Turns out the gold was just chocolate, and she was a little disappointed that they "missed" the leprechaun himself. They spent a lot of time on that leprechaun trap. You guys. They had just had their 100th day of the school … [Read more...]
How I Survive Housework with My Sanity Intact
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LimpiaTotal #CollectiveBias Since moving to the High Desert (California, not Oregon, because apparently there's more than one), it feels like everything in my life is covered in a thin layer of dust. Or sand. Or construction debris. I don't … [Read more...]
How I Learned to Love Milk Again
This post was sponsored by a2 Milk® as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. When I was 12 years old, I was at my friends house for a sleepover. We had mac & cheese for dinner, cookies & milk for dessert, we braided each others hair and talked about the boys we had … [Read more...]
5 Moving Tips I Wish I’d Known Sooner
Moving is the worst. I mean, moving into a new place is exciting, don't get me wrong, but the actual process of packing and preparations and service transfers and being cut off from most of your belongings for a period of time is the worst. Naturally, there are always a few things I forget, and there's always that one box of miscellaneous things … [Read more...]
10 Things You Need for Your Home Toolkit
I always have projects going on in my home, from little home improvements to DIY projects to furniture that just needs a little tightening up. I try to make sure I have everything on-hand to fix the little problems that come up in every household or make little updates here and there when inspiration strikes. Naturally, my toolbox is a household … [Read more...]
21 Foods You Should Always Have in Your Home
You know the song. "There's nothing to eat." "What is there to make?" "I have no idea what to do for dinner." Stop singing it. There are a few foods that you should always have in your home, and if you did, I can bet this issue wouldn't come up so often. Either that or you'd move on to the next verse: "I don't feel like making anything." You're … [Read more...]
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