five little things that made my week: 1. this camouflaged bit of equipment. {because we finally bought an air conditioner. and admittedly it’s not *all* bad.} 2. this bubble wand. {a little more smooshed…
When the truly hot weather hits (and it has), sometimes the only thing to do is brave the long subway ride to the beach. We’re dreaming up a breezy little Father’s Day trip oceanside. The…
Tip #152: Love thy neighbor. Come June, when the sun sets late and long days spent outside result in no nap for Faye and an early bedtime instead (thank goodness for small blessings), James and…
Two weeks ago Faye and I found ourselves on a very early morning farmers’ market run. The intention had merely been to get out of the apartment where we’d been trying our best not…
five little things that made my week. 1. this drying chamomile. {for coming right along.} 2. this clothespin. {for keeping the pacifier from falling on the floor every other minute.} 3. this magazine for…
Simple Stuff: A new series devoted to talking about the stuff that might prove useful or helpful or otherwise necessary while making a home in a small apartment or anywhere. Its aim is to provide…
We’ve been reading The Tale of Peter Rabbit on repeat for the past month. At bedtime, at lunchtime, at bath time, during bathroom visits where a bit more time and bit more relaxation is…
For anyone looking ahead to giving the fathers in their lives a little something special on Father’s Day this year, here are a few ideas for the sensitive, kind, caring, compassionate, crafty, all-around brilliant and…
five little things that made my week. 1. these green shoots. {for sprouting! now to see about the flowers and the fruit!} 2. this little watering can. {for just barely fitting between the window…
This post is sponsored by Artifact Uprising, “inspired by the disappearing beauty of the tangible.” There are two large photo albums in my mom and dad’s house. They’re navy blue with gold foil along the…