I’ve been finding every excuse to stay outside this month. This week that involved a spur-of-the-moment landscaping project plus swimming at the neighborhood pool. Summer means I find a little less time to clean the house and a little more time to read novels. Lots of time to watch my boys dress up as Star […]
I’ve found (and purchased) some terrific one-piece swimsuits, but the perfect two-piece has eluded me. I want it to be modest, but ethical — oh, and under $100. Good luck, eh? A few months ago, I spied a lovely suit on a shopping site. It was listed as made-in-the-USA, but it was a bit pricey
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Phew. Cameron the dog had surgery last month for a cancerous tumor on his leg. Life was turned a bit upside down as our outside dog was brought inside. My life suddenly was filled with vet visits, doggy potty breaks, and medical collars. My house smelled like canine, and I had to make sure I
Dear Self, Today you have permission to get it wrong. You have permission to miss out. You have permission to take a nap, or stay up too late. You have permission to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. You have permission to be awkward. You have permission to live like no one is
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Last fall my son’s school participated in a grand tradition passed down through decades of public schools in America — fundraising. I flipped through the catalog of reusable grocery totes, hoping to show my support of the school but finally deciding I couldn’t buy the totes without knowing how they were made. I did buy
So when my friend Jen referenced dreary March after I posted about the January blues, I was like, “Shut up, March will be awesome.” Well. March has been awesome on some days. And not so great on others. We’re on spring break this week, which has involved epic highs (sightseeing Saturn V rockets, visiting my
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January — Ugh. I don’t know if it’s the post-holiday slump or the fact that I’ve added another year to my age, but January is a rough month for me. A full toolbox is key to making it through these times, and I’ve spent a few years gathering the tools I need to survive the month.
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As our kids get older, we amp up our Christmas game. The holiday once involved artificial trees or tiny rosemary bushes. Last year we sprang for a live tree from Home Depot. This year? We hit a traditional Christmas tree lot, complete with a bonfire and candy canes for the little guys. We brought the
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And with his stripes we are healed. -Isaiah 53:5 What is it about this time of year that puts my wounds in full view? The other day I was talking to an acquaintance, and I wondered if she could see the holes in my self-esteem. I felt like my brokenness was seeping out through
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After a year of blogging about fair fashion every Friday, we’re switching things up a bit. You’ll still find my favorite ethical brands here, but they’ll be featured any day of the week! Today my mind is on other matters. I love the holidays. I love the music, the pumpkin spice candles, the traditions, and
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