In the summer, I would happily eat a salad every night for dinner. But, it’d better not be just lettuce with croutons. That? Not a dinner salad. This, though, THIS combination of carrots, chickpeas and feta is a dinner salad. I’m pretty sure Bart ate a full bowl-worth of it before we even got to the table. It was amazing….
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Raiding My Sister’s Closet: Trying Out a Trend (Hat Edition)
I think all three of us would agree that I’m the most conservative dresser of the sisters. So when we agreed to periodically do posts where we try out a trend, I resigned myself to probably having to buy something for most of the posts. But then! I actually already OWNED a hat. I felt pretty awesome. Last summer, I…
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DIY Constellation Cards
These DIY constellation cards are the perfect project for a summer afternoon with kids. Make a double set and slip the second set of constellation cards in the mail for a cousin or friend who lives far away! When I shared our confetti balloons earlier in the year, I mentioned that Bart had a goal to send something physical in…
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A Whirlwind Weekend in DC
1. I’d take you out for burgers at Ray’s Hell Burger. Bring your appetite because these burgers are big! 2. It’s famous for a reason! You shouldn’t miss Library of Congress; it’s the most beautiful building in DC. You also can’t miss seeing the monuments at night. I especially love the play of shadows and light at the Lincoln and WWII…
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Out for a Spin: Google Reader Replacements
Happy Friday! Today, Kayla and I are launching a new series where, each month, we’ll test-drive something (a product, an app, a system, etc) to find stuff that will make our lives and yours a little bit (or a lot!) easier and prettier. This month, it’s Google Reader replacements. I know. . . .who even wants to think about Google…
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