I’ve mentioned before that Valentine’s Day at my house get lumped in with our wedding anniversary. For that reason, we don’t typically do anything fancy on the actual February 14th. Instead we avoid crowds and high costs by doing something special closer to the 19th. That doesn’t mean, however, that the official V-Day is allowedRead more
Much of my ancestry is polish. My Great grandfather emigrated to the United states and then started his family here. My maiden name is utterly unpronounceable (except for once, when I met a Polish man, who was able to say it from reading it without hesitation) and I’ve got the nose to show for it. MyRead more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walmart for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Well, I hope that by now it is pretty common knowledge that Hubby and I are expecting a baby in late April. We are over the moon with excitement over our little one (its a boy,Read more
Candle making for me is right next to soap making. There is artisan level soap and candle making that involves a lot of equipment, investing in scents, colors, space etc. And then there is quick-and-dirty soap and candle making which is far more accessible to people like me. This is a quick and dirty candle.Read more
Welcome to 2015 everyone! It has been a wonderful Holiday season here at my house. Full of baking, crafting, and spending time with friends and family. But the New Year is upon us, and that means a time of reflection and goal setting for the next 12 months. I’m sure you all know by nowRead more
Okay, so, I love hot drinks. From Hot Cocoa to Hazelnut Lattes. And, I happen to have a few friends who share in my indulgence. But Chai Tea mixes are often hit or miss. Chai tea recipes differ a lot. Some are too spicy for my liking, others don’t have enough chai “punch”. So, afterRead more
I’ve mentioned a few times recently that bathing is my new favorite pamper-me activity. Maybe its all the threats of “wait until that baby is born! You’ll never shower again!” Maybe its the aches and pains of pregnancy. Either way, a relaxing bath is my favorite way to unwind after a long day. So, whenRead more
Finishing salts are one of those things that I could have gone my whole life without ever knowing about. I mean, salt is salt right? Wrong. Sea salt is different than Kosher salt which is different than Iodized Table salt. Sea salt tends to taste saltier, which allows for more sparing use. Additionally, Sea saltRead more
Bath time has become an amazing restorative exercise for me lately. I lounge away in the hot water and feel truly warm for the first time all day. I pamper myself with bubble bath, my 1940’s vintage lady Gillette razor, and usually some music or candles. So, when I ran out of body wash I figuredRead more
I lieu of posting today or this weekend, I am taking the holiday off. This year I have so many things to be thankful for, and I want to take special time to reflect on them, rather than frantically clicking at a screen (which is my day job and hobby). Kayla’s (truncated) List of Blessings (InRead more
Hubby and I are decently frugal people. We often pass on purchases that we feel we can DIY. So it is no surprise that when we saw Gauze Swaddle blankets at $15 A PIECE, we decided “we can make that” and walked away. We chose to block-print our blanket in a Zelda video game themeRead more
This hazelnut hot cocoa came about because one of the foods I miss most being pregnant is coffee. Now, the most recent data on the subject suggests that 6oz or less of caffeinated beverages is okay for a pregnant lady. That said, I error on the side of caution. I do have an occasional 4ozRead more