What social media slash other time wasters are you addicted to? Here is how I spend my time, I'm curious as to how your breakdown compares. From greatest to least: Facebook - I waste the most time on Facebook out of anything. I used to really like Facebook, even though it was technically a waste … Continue reading Social Media / Technology Time-Wasters
Category: things to share
Homemade Chicken Soup
Thoughts: Ooh! I have a{n awful, terrible} picture, so I should finally get around to blogging a recipe. My mom made this for herself when she and my dad came to visit two weeks after both of us couples had just moved into new homes. She was sick, which was understandable due to all of … Continue reading Homemade Chicken Soup
Spring Cleaning
Have you guys ever heard of the 40 Bags in 40 Days Challenge? I heard about it from the blog White House Black Shutters. It's a commitment to clean out different parts of your home (and digital life) for forty days straight. It's not a hard and fast challenge forcing you to fill 40 entire … Continue reading Spring Cleaning
How I Use Pinterest
Inspired by my friend Laura, I will share with you why I am a Pinterest addict and how I use the site for good, not evil in my life. 😉 First off, as an INTP and information hoarder, Pinterest is the closest ally I have in internet procrastination. Before it existed, all of my random … Continue reading How I Use Pinterest
Resetting Your Adrenals
You know how we always hear about hormones? Especially as women, it's all about the thyroid, and mood swings, PMS, estrogen, yada yada yada. But I don't recall anyone ever talking about the adrenals. There is a word that sounds similar, adrenaline. It conjures up the right connotations, because your adrenal glands are the hormone … Continue reading Resetting Your Adrenals
Some of my Favorites
If you're looking to try something different this weekend... A few of my favorite blogs... Camp Patton Oh Dear Drea The Small Things Blog A few of my favorite movies... The Muppets Marley & Me The Secret Life of Walter Mitty A few of my favorite bands... The Sound Stylistics Springdale Quartet Zach … Continue reading Some of my Favorites
New Zealand: Part I
So, a couple years ago I went to New Zealand. And I didn't have a blog then. So you've never seen pictures. And I really want to show them to you. Because they're awesome. Really really awesome. So awesome. I loved New Zealand more than any place I've ever been, except maybe Aruba. I was … Continue reading New Zealand: Part I
Books I Read in 2014
Books about Food: Wheat Belly Tedious because it's very scientific, but it was informative and helpful. I learned that there is a broader category of non-celiac gluten intolerance that can evidence itself in a variety of ways, though it isn't recognized yet by most general physicians. I Quit Sugar A really fun cookbook/challenge to eliminate … Continue reading Books I Read in 2014
French Roots
This is an amazing cookbook slash coffee table book slash memoir. The book itself is physically sturdy, presentable, and beautiful. It will last a long time displayed on your coffee table. This is not just a cookbook; the authors share their thoughts and tips and background on why they cook like they do, and how … Continue reading French Roots
Packing Clothing for a Long Trip
So, I promised I would share about how I packed my clothing for our six-week trip to Australia and New Zealand. 1. Start early. I started thinking about what clothes I would bring months beforehand. This was important because if I wanted any new clothing for Australia's winter in July, I would need to buy … Continue reading Packing Clothing for a Long Trip
