I have the misfortune to live in an extremely humid area of the country. We’re right on the coast, and get a lot of rain. While we’re lucky to have a dishwasher, there’s always those few things that need hand washing (big pots), wiping (counter tops), or scrubbing (children’s highchairs). In the past we always […]
Author: Laura
Weekday Family Dinners: a tip and recipes
Every weekend my husband and I ask each other the same question, several times, with increasing desperation: “What do you want to eat this week?” After having lived together for over a decade, you would think we would have this down to a fine science (nope, we don’t). However, we do sometimes luck into an […]
Road Tripping: a food survival guide
Every summer my family and I make a trip back to my hometown to hang out with family, reconnect with friends, and generally put our feet up and relax. While we’ve usually flown in the past, we’re now shifting towards driving as it lets us set our own pace and save a bit of money. […]
Easy At-Home Exercise
As I get older, and my time gets increasingly constrained by work commitments, child commitments, and the urge to spend time with my spouse, fitting in time for exercise has become harder and harder. I’ve never been terribly athletic, but working out on a semi-regular basis makes me feel healthier, stronger and happier. One of […]
Packing Your Lunch for Work
Judging by the contents of the communal fridge in my office, everyone’s packing their lunch to save a few dollars and avoid going out in the cold. Packing a lunch seems like an easy way to save money, but after a few weeks of the daily grind, it’s hard not to succumb to the lure […]
January, clothes, and organization
As the holidays end, the retail market changes from trying to convince me to buy all the things, to trying to convince me to buy all the things I need to organize those other things I bought. This cycle becomes vaguely exhausting. I hope to write, in the coming months, about some home organization I’m […]
Oatmeal: how to make it awesome
Over the Christmas holidays, as the temperatures dipped below -25 celcius, we hunkered down enjoying leisurely breakfasts over large cups of coffee. There were crepes, toasted homemade bread and pancakes. But now it’s January, and we’ve returned to regular life and regular breakfast. In the mornings I need something fast, satisfying, and easy to feed […]
Ethical Fashion
Between international news, unusual local weather, general climate change warnings, and our government’s continued inaction, it becomes harder and harder to avoid considering the environment when making day-to-day decisions. I love fashion as much as the next person. And we certainly talk about it on here. Clothing is a necessity, but it’s also a fun […]
Some Magical Reads
Continuing on our holiday reading recommendations (no actual holiday stories included) I have two books that fall within the genre of modern fantasy. Yes, I made up that term. Magical realism? Adult-oriented fantasy? Whatever term you’d like to use, these are books set in the real world, with an element of fantasy. Did you read […]
Some Reading Over the Holidays
A belated Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate. I hope whatever you’re doing this week you are safe, happy, and doing something you enjoy. As Christina and I enjoy some actual face to face time with each other (and some of those other relatives we love!) we’ve scheduled a few posts with reading recommendations. […]