Making faces in the mirror
After a stressful weekend in the hospital, Mama and I needed a bit of at-home pampering. I painted green clay masks onto each of our faces and we immediately started […]
After a stressful weekend in the hospital, Mama and I needed a bit of at-home pampering. I painted green clay masks onto each of our faces and we immediately started […]
We’ve been waiting for MONTHS for this beauty to bloom! When the Angel Trumpet joined our garden last June, the first bloom brought Mama to tears. She loves this plant! […]
Being hospitalized is one of my worst fears as a solo caregiver (i.e. no S.O. or siblings). That fear came true this weekend, but thanks to our friends and neighbors, my […]
The star-packed movie UglyDolls, now streaming on Hulu, celebrates weirdness and promotes diversity. Mama and I watched the heartwarming animated film tonight and loved it! The screenplay was written by […]
The waiting room at the hospital is usually rather tense, particularly in Oncology. This afternoon, two men appeared with clarinets and music stands, proceeding to play a little concert. Despite […]
The Morning Glory flowers on our DIY Garden Arch are changing colors—and today we spotted several blooms with both blue and purple mixed together! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was enjoying […]
We got to meet the two delightful kids of my friend Jen and her husband Michael today. (Curious loyal readers: This is a different Jen and Michael couple than the […]
When I spotted the delightfully designed postcards for this Modern Makers Festival, I had a feeling we’d found our people. As lifelong crafters, we were thrilled to find an event […]
We’ve been enjoying decorating with washi tape lately, and this beautiful set featuring Van Gogh arrived today. We love it and have already put it in our calendars! Today’s #OneGoodThing […]
Hallelujah for Fridays! We celebrated with pedicures, a trip to the dollar store, and Starbucks for the whole family—including Paisley! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama and Paisley was a Puppuccino kind […]
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