In an effort to keep the apartment clean I have created a weekly chore “checklist” to put into my household binder. I have divided tasks between the five days of the work week: to make sure everything gets cleaned regularly, rooms stay picked up, and so that we don’t have[Read more]
It’s time to go grocery shopping for the upcoming week! That means a few of things: My meals for the upcoming week are planned I have searched my kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, and freezer to see what I already have. Items I don’t have but still need have made their way[Read more]
One of the hardest tasks I found as a newly married gal was planning meals! What exactly should we eat? Through trial and error I have found that the week runs more smoothly, we save more money, and eat better if I plan each meal. I share with you what[Read more]
It’s halfway through December, and it’s official…this girl is in the Christmas spirit! This week at school – as most of my classes are working on finishing projects – we listened to a lot of Christmas music. There’s really nothing better to brighten your day! We have all our Christmas[Read more]
Another project done! I said I would come back with my mason jars tinted and I did! I was pretty excited about starting this project because I knew once I did it I would have half of my centerpieces done. To find out the best way to go about tinting[Read more]
If you know me personally, you probably know that I am absolutely obsessed with organizing things. I find there is something thrilling about putting things just so and giving them a sense of purpose. I find that daily life goes much more smoothly when everything has a place. All that[Read more]
Today marks the first official day of my Spring Break from teaching! Yesterday was gorgeous – sunny and almost 70! Today feels more spring-like. A cool crisp air with the dewy scent of rain. For the occasion, our front door has donned a new wreath. I created this in a[Read more]
Wow! I have not written anything for a while! I guess senior year really is busy! I have down time today because I’m sick on the couch with, well I don’t know what, but I found some free time. This year I have an independent art study which basically means[Read more]