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...]
5 Holiday Albums You Won’t Hate
I think holiday music gets a bad rap. Sure, it comes a little too early in these last few years - Christmas music before Thanksgiving seems.. well, it's bullshit. I find it annoying and gratuitous, and I just won't listen to it voluntarily. I do like a lot of the music itself on its own - just in its own time. I have a month to get burned out on it … [Read more...]
The ULTA Edit: Makeup on a Budget
Makeup is a bit of a luxury spend. Okay, maybe it's like the biggest luxury spend. I know it's not a necessity - I just enjoy it. It's my adult-me-thing and I like playing with it in the same way that my 4-year-old likes playing with finger paints. It's almost meditative, really - I get to know my face, enjoy my features, draw out the ones I love … [Read more...]
The Joy of Sucking at Something New
When I was a kid, I played piano. I signed up for band as I was about to enter junior high, thinking I'd learn the bass and play in the jazz band like my friend's cool older brother. As it happened, string instruments were learned in orchestra, not band, but the band directors thought that since I already played piano, I'd be a good fit for … [Read more...]
Loving on GlassesShop.com
I was asked to review GlassesShop.com, and their timing was excellent - I've been looking for a great pair of prescription sunglasses, because getting older sucks and I just can't wear regular glasses anymore. The Site What's great about Glasses Shop is that they have cheap glasses that are REALLY cute, so instead of getting gauged by an … [Read more...]
The Dog Days Are Over
Sources here. Someone mentioned that the old rules dictate that this little getup here won't be acceptable until next year. Good thing no one cares about the old rules. … [Read more...]