Project 333: Spring 2014 Recap
For the last three months, I’ve been participating in Project 333. You can read about my altered rules and my list of items here, and I have a halfway update with changes I made to my list here.
Month: June 2014
By Any Other Name: She Reads Truth devotional
Today, I’m participating in the She Reads Truth devotional–writing project. You can read more about the project and check out other SRT readers’ devotionals here. When I think about all of the different names I’ve identified with over the years, it’s almost overwhelming. Teacher. Wife. Sister. Neighbor. Student. Daughter. Aunt. This week’s lector. Coordinator. Friend.… Read More By Any Other Name: She Reads Truth devotional
— travel —
How to Pack Embroidery for a Flight
As you can see, the excitement around here truly never ends. Wink. We’re leaving on a jet plane soon—details to come, promise—and now that I have this new love of embroidery, I’ll be packing a project for the flight.
Make Your Own Germ-Killing Spray + Bonus Printable
Adding to my little “Natural living for normal people” posts. Read more about the basics of essential oils here. I don’t know about you, but I often need a housekeeping product that meets the following needs: 1. Freshens up fabrics 2. Kills germs 3. Does not smell like death–by–chemical–inhalation 4. Does not cost an arm… Read More Make Your Own Germ-Killing Spray + Bonus Printable
Favorite Travel-Planning Resources
My husband and I are planning our next big trip. We try to visit at least one other country every summer, and we save during the school year to be able to do so. It’s something we look forward to all year long. I thought I’d share some of our favorite travel–planning resources today.
Summer Non-Shopping
Now that Project 333 has me thinking differently about how much clothing I actually wear, I’ve been thinking about how little shopping I need to do. Honestly, I have all the clothing I need. I see a few pieces that could use updating or replacing, but I’m at a point where I can do that… Read More Summer Non-Shopping
Essential Oils: The Basics
Did you know that Down–to–Earthy was originally supposed to be a niche blog about leading a natural lifestyle? Of course you didn’t. How could you have known that? Why am I asking such dumb rhetorical questions? I dreamed up the idea for this blog a few years ago, when I was first getting into blog–reading… Read More Essential Oils: The Basics
— little traditions, yum! —
Little Traditions: Friday Wine & Cheese
My favorite little tradition. Happy weekend, friends!
Warby Parker Home Try-On
I’m not much of a shopper. Take me to a mall, and I get sort of zombie–esque, staggering around, staring aimlessly ahead, wondering when I’ll get to eat (not brains, promise). I know that goes against all kinds of girl codes, but c’est la boring vie. Online shopping, on the other hand? Sign me up.… Read More Warby Parker Home Try-On
Delicious Twist on Iced Tea
I’m a fan of a nice glass of iced tea on a hot afternoon. The old school over–the–stove–then–chill method works for me, as do those family–sized tea bags, especially the ones that make iced green tea. Brew the tea in a pot that isn’t stainless steel or aluminum. (Or brew it in whatever pot you… Read More Delicious Twist on Iced Tea