Summertime is definitely on my perpetual list of favorite things. I cling to it as long as possible. Deep inside, though, I can feel the gears of Summertime gradually winding down, just little by little, so that the end will sneak up and pass me by without notice. I hate it when that happens. I’ll enjoy the next season when it arrives, to be sure, but I’m just not quite ready to trade my sandals for rain boots or to shove my…
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Today’s DIY: how to make a recycled t-shirt bag. Have you ever wondered how to recycle an old t-shirt into something more awesome? A bag, perhaps? I’ll be honest, it might be weird, but I’ve actually wondered that very specific thing. In fact, I wondered about it so much that I decided to play around with some t-shirts I was about to send off to donation. And as it turns out, making a DIY recycled t-shirt bag is one of…
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Month by month I’m bringing you news of my favorite things to watch on Netflix. First we talked about the adorable Ellie Kemper in the Netflix Original Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Tina Fey can do no wrong. Don’t argue with me, it’s true. Then, we talked about Jon Stewart’s directorial debut Rosewater, which I really liked, a lot, despite all the critics. This month we need to talk about Luther. You guys. LUTHER. I’ll be honest, I genuinely hesitated for a…
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My Auntie Nan is famous around my hometown for her homemade sweet pickles. She makes and bottles them every year, and delivers them at Christmas time to her friends. My family happily has been on the receiving end of Auntie Nan’s sweet pickles for 3 decades. They are delicious, and always make an appearance on our holiday relish plates. I had wicked cravings for them when I was pregnant–and that dear lady who isn’t really my Aunt at all–mailed me…
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Most everyone loves a nice sunset picture, and though some may tire of seeing them clog an Instagram feed on a summer night, I do not. The sky is an ever-changing and ever-commanding force of life and presence. I never tire of that. I think if you get bored of a bright orange sky, then you need to re-assess your excitement scale. I was in Northern California recently, and the first night I was there, the sky was quite welcoming. I…
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Look no further for the perfect dessert to share with your favorite people this Fourth of July weekend. This Mixed Berry Trifle is no-bake, festive, and of course, totally delicious. It’s always one of the first to disappear at summer barbecues and parties. I’m using the term “trifle” a bit loosely, since traditionally trifle involves fancy lady finger cookies, but it’s close enough and sounds legit. You can make this in a large clear glass dish, or as individual servings…
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What to watch this month: Rosewater. As part of my gig as a member of the Netflix Stream Team, every month I’ll share with you what’s worth watching on Netflix. Last month I shared my affinity for the Netflix Original, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt which is still one of my favorites, (how is Ellie Kemper so darling 24/7?!). This month I’m sharing a new-to-Netflix movie I’ve been anxiously waiting for: Rosewater. Do you remember hearing about Rosewater last year? It’s…
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Orange + lemon poppy seed muffins are on the menu today, and hooray for that because they are the tastiest muffins I’ve ever eaten. Seriously. If you have a couple lemons and oranges kicking around the fruit bowl, all you need to add to those is a little bit of poppy seed and some basic pantry ingredients and you’re halfway to citrus heaven. Can we talk about poppy seeds for a minute? I’ve always loved a good…
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Fathers Day is coming, like, soon. Anyone else struggling to find an awesome/hip/modern/cool gift for Dad this Father’s Day? In my opinion, finding presents for men is not easy! Maybe my husband is rather fussy, and I can never get just the right gift for him. But don’t you worry- I’ve done my research this year and I think I’ve found 10 perfect gifts for Father’s Day. All of these gifts are man-approved and won’t break the bank. Check them…
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