I don’t often go to antique stores (I don’t know why cause I love them!) But when I do, I’m always on the hunt for tiny match holders. I like to put them in places where we always have candles and need easy access to matches. Sure, we could use a matchbook or lighter, but I think this adds a… Read More
40 DAYS
So much can happen in someone’s life in the span of 40 days. When I took the Instagram fast back in February for Lent, I wasn’t prepared for what was to come or for how my heart changed. I had a lot of questions about my last post, so I’m going to try to knock them out here. You said… Read More
Football Nibbles: Texas Trash
The big game is tomorrow and everyone is talking about commercials and what they will be eating. (disclaimer: yes, I am writing a post with the word ‘football’ in it, but I’m not invested in who wins at all. I’m just there for the food.) Maybe it’s just the people I follow, but I haven’t heard one word about who… Read More
Cocktail Hour Nibbles: Chipotle & Lime Nuts Recipe
These delicious nuts are always a hit in our house and with guests! They’re pretty easy to make so I like to have them on hand for our cocktail hours or to take over when visiting friends (pre-Covid, of course. sigh.) I’ve even put them in a mason jar, wrapped with a cute bow, and gifted them to our new… Read More
Teaching From HOme: Classroom Edition- After
Last week I showed you my little desk area off my kitchen where I made an impromptu work space last spring during our school’s virtual teaching. Over the summer it had become a dumping ground for anything I didn’t know what to do with- my school computer, grad school work, bills, books I had finished reading, random pieces of paper…. Read More
Teaching From Home: “Classroom” Edition- before
A couple of weeks ago, my district announced that we would be holding school virtually until Labor Day when the board would reassess the community and then make another decision, either extending virtually learning or welcoming students back into the classroom. Since I knew I would be doing my professional development, trainings, and back to school meetings from home PLUS… Read More
