• my week in objects (mostly).

    five little things that made my week.1. this new little bread bag.{for arriving so quickly.}2. these little blocks.{because all numbers are “free”. and it’s the cutest thing.}3. this washable rug.{for fitting—just–into the bathroom sink.} 4.…

    February 26, 2016 24 Comments
  • baby proof: packing light with littles.

    My big sister, Cait, and I have children that are only 16 months apart. And in parenting, and all things, I turn to her for advice and big-sisterly wisdom. Cait has taken my three-year-old…

    February 25, 2016 59 Comments
  • minimalist luggage | reading my tea leaves

    luggage for minimalists (or anyone).

    Here’s the great news: you don’t have to have embraced every tenet of minimalist living to decide to pack lightly while traveling. But if you do decide to pack lightly, you’ll likely end up with…

    February 24, 2016 64 Comments
  • zero-waste progress report.

    I should start by saying that the zero in this post title is a little misleading. Less waste is probably more accurate but in the spirit of aspiration, I’ll stick with zero. I thought it…

    February 23, 2016 115 Comments
  • how to work better.

    My sister once told me to make sure I smile during interviews, even if they’re not on camera. You can hear a smile in a voice, she said, even if you can’t see it.…

    February 22, 2016 27 Comments
  • my week in objects (mostly).

    five little things that made my week:1. this pillow.{because this week was a good week for sleeping. and i can’t say the same for every week.}2. these snowflake socks.{because i’m trying to embrace all…

    February 19, 2016 14 Comments
  • make-believe: la | reading my tea leaves

    make-believe: california dreaming.

    Regarding the title: I had to. I’m sorry.This is only partially make believe. (Thank god!) I’m headed to Southern California in a few weeks, and if I sound like I’m being very casual about…

    February 17, 2016 31 Comments
  • habit shift: period | reading my tea leaves

    habit shift: period.

    As in my period. Of all the questions I get via email, the ones about my period are the ones that surprise me most. Not that they should. Most of the people who read this blog…

    February 16, 2016 159 Comments
  • make your own chocolate pudding | reading my tea leaves

    make your own: chocolate pudding.

    The chief problem with a cold snap is needing to leave the house in search of chocolate should the ration be dwindling. We were stuck with unsweetened baking chocolate and little else this weekend. I…

    February 15, 2016 19 Comments
  • my week in objects (mostly).

    five little things that made my week.1.    this dresser drawer.  {for being freshly reorganized (on the inside).}2. this pocket dictionary.{because it’s faye’s favorite new thing to be read out loud from. and because it’s shockingly…

    February 12, 2016 11 Comments