Hi, everyone! Have you read about Katie’s and Bailey’s blog series, An Inspired Season? It looks like lots of fun and they’re both bloggers I really like, so I thought I’d hop on board. Here’s today’s prompt: Introduce yourself by writing your biography as if being interviewed for The New York Times, sharing your history, accomplishments, and where you… Read More An Inspired Season: Introduction
. . . courtesy of amazing Gracie. Have a beautiful Tuesday, friends. (Or a lazy one. You know we won’t judge.)
A quote attributed to Voltaire (because this blog is nothing but class and education). You know this book? That is my life sometimes, except all in the hypothetical. If I consider having a cookie, it becomes this whole circus of “But do we have milk? Is there a cute plate I can eat this off… Read More “Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.”
I’ve been thinking about my one little word for 2015 for a while now. I don’t usually get caught up in the whole “new year, new you” thing, you know? I’m not much for resolutions, and I don’t really see a new year as a nice, clean slate the way lots of people do. I… Read More My word for 2015
Well, this can only mean one thing. French onion soup. Delicious. Decadent. Filling. Did I mention easy? Oh, yes. Don’t let that “French” part fool you. This soup is one of the easiest recipes I know. Ingredients: 6–8 sweet onions (my favorites are Vidalia onions) 6–8 cups of beef broth (1 cup for each onion)… Read More Good Soup & Even Better Holiday Advice
Could the world be any more excited about scarf weather? I think not. I’m certainly guilty. Last week, I made this beef stew and—wow—it did not disappoint. Misty, you are in charge of my meal plans from now on. Hope that’s okay. ; ) I’ve been wanting to bake this bread for what feels like forever.… Read More Life Lately
My One Little Word for 2014 is intentional, and I’ve been thinking about how that relates to rest. My sweet friend Holly recently posted about this very topic, and her post left me thinking about being more intentional in my own rest, which can be difficult in a world where we’re driven to tackle every item on… Read More Being Intentional in Rest
As I’ve mentioned before, my One Little Word for 2014 is intentional. Now that it’s back–to–school time, it’s a make–or–break season for me in continuing the intentionality I’ve been working on this year. Here’s how being intentional looks lately: Health & wellness This is a huge one for me. I’ve been making time for working out,… Read More Being Intentional: A Quick Update
Tomorrow is the big day. August 6th. Teachers’ first day back. And I’ll be there, of course. I’m sure I’ll get there early, pencils sharpened, new notebook in hand, professional development schedule printed and highlighted and tucked in a fresh folder. I’ll be happy to see my colleagues again and share stories of our summer… Read More Back-to-School Attitude Adjustment
Seriously? Am I that person who gets home from an absolutely wonderful vacation and has the audacity to complain about jet lag, a condition that means she’s fortunate enough to travel and from which she has well over a week to recover before returning to work, unlike her husband who had a mere two days… Read More Life Lately: Fighting Jet Lag Edition