five little things that made my week: 1. this herby water. {for being just what i needed to complete a little work project.} 2. these swaddles. {nothing new here, but i thought they deserved…
Tip #108: Indulge in a moment of solitude.At the time of writing it’s after dinnertime on a weeknight, only there’s not yet been any dinner. I am sitting by myself in an apartment that’s…
If watching other people’s home videos wasn’t the world’s most boring activity, I’d subject you to the videos that my parents took of our family trips. Four girls and two relentlessly good spirited parents…
five little things that made my week. 1. this gomphrena. {for reminding me of our august wedding on the farm.} 2. this breakfast. {which maybe is more of a dessert, but who’s telling?} 3.…
As many of you likely know, I’ve been the associate editor of Gardenista since last May. Getting to be fully entrenched in the land of gardening and working with a terrific group of editors…
Twelve weeks. That’s all folks. I’m not a sleep expert or a baby whisperer or any of the other people who might actually want to consult to learn the secrets to sleep. But! I…
Three days before Faye was born, James and I were at my sister Cait’s apartment for dinner. We ate spicy Indian food and everyone made guesses about when the baby would make his or…
A baby gym falls into the category of baby products that I didn’t really understand pre-baby. The point it now seems is to give your tiny being something to look at, paw after, practice…
five little things that made my week. 1. this shorter hair. {but mostly the accompanying scalp massage.} 2. this curtain. {for letting in cooler morning air after a summer of waking up warm.} 3.…
Tip #107: Edit your wardrobe. Seasonally.I have a small three-drawer dresser and a half of a closet in which to store clothes and I’m a pretty discerning shopper and still I feel like I…