October 2022: Wool Dryer Balls | Everspring
Wool dryer balls. I couldn’t wrap my mind around the idea that balls of wool could reduce the drying time of my clothes and fluff them simultaneously. What are these things?! They are reusable balls of wool, literally, that you … Continue reading October 2022: Wool Dryer Balls | Everspring
Rural Virginia Getaway
Northern Virginia, where I grew up, is a metropolitan area. One could say we are the suburbs of D.C. The rest of Virginia is rural. Something I realized when I left my NoVa bubble when I left for college. What’s … Continue reading Rural Virginia Getaway
Rural Virginia Getaway: Gallery
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Heavy on the Veggies Chili
It’s officially Fall which means it’s time to start making batches of soups, stews, and chili to eat and freeze. I’ve tried many different recipes but this one is my favorite. It’s nutritious, and delicious and could easily make a … Continue reading Heavy on the Veggies Chili
Excited for PTO: Parent Teacher Organization
Tonight was our first Back to School Night we’ve experienced as parents. It was kind of cool to sit at Parker’s desk and put myself in his physical position for an hour. It will help me place him when he recounts happenings in his classroom. We went over the curriculum, fundraiser, and Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) which is what I’m most excited about. That, and being a chaperone for field trips. Did I volunteer for both? You bet your buttons I did! Do I know what I’m getting into? Absolutely not but if there is anything I can do to support Parker … Continue reading Excited for PTO: Parent Teacher Organization
September 2022: ENBLISS wireless bra | SOMA
I call this my grown-woman bra. Why? Because this was a purchase based solely on comfort. Not price and not sex appeal, just comfort. SOMA’s ENBLISS wireless bra felt so cool and soft against my sensitive skin. I’d never purchased … Continue reading September 2022: ENBLISS wireless bra | SOMA
Want to be happier? Practice these 7 things ASAP
Every so often I get overwhelmed. When I start feeling that way, I take a step back and check myself. I evaluate what is triggering me at that moment and ask myself why. Regardless of whether I can determine the … Continue reading Want to be happier? Practice these 7 things ASAP
Parker’s first day of school
We have been prepping for this day for weeks. Parker’s first day of school. We’ve been eating our lunches out of lunches boxes and recently, we had the opportunity to meet Parker’s teacher and tour his classroom. Today, he took … Continue reading Parker’s first day of school
August 2022: good.kind.pure. | Sally Hansen
Sally Hansen’s vegan nail polish has entered the chat. It glides on smooth, has lasting power, and is better for the environment than standard nail polishes. My son picked out this surprisingly vibrant color, Blue Moonstone. In the bottle, it … Continue reading August 2022: good.kind.pure. | Sally Hansen
Getting Active: Post Lupus Diagnosis
Health & Wellness | L.B. This is my most revealing post to date. It’s the first time mentioning that I have an autoimmune disease, specifically lupus, and mixed connective tissue disease. I’ve gone back and forth about sharing this information … Continue reading Getting Active: Post Lupus Diagnosis
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