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Now that I’m on a 2013 review streak, I can’t stop.  Sickness.  Look for books and recipes to come. Also, this obviously only includes the outfits that were blogged.  Which was…not many. With that rousing intro! 5 My beloved stretchy pencil … Read More

I kind of have a thing for jars (who doesn’t?).  Baby food jars, mason jars, little Boston round bottles…total sucker.  Here’s a list of 5 easy bottled gifts that take a couple minutes each, max. 1. Homemade Vanilla.  There are … Read More

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in December 2013 and was updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness in October 2023. Will you be spending Christmas in DC either as a tourist or as a local? The holidays in Washington DC … Read More

I have majorly dry skin.  Especially every year when the weather starts to turn cold, my hands turn into total alligators, and my lips get all flaky and cracked; they even started bleeding a bit last week.  Most chap sticks … Read More

(Foreward: chili never ever photographs well.  End.) For a long time, I’ve been wanting to figure out an easy crockpot chili that uses dry beans.  They’re cheaper and better for you and I far prefer the texture, especially after they’ve … Read More

(Disclaimer: I realized after writing this that it maybe sounded like I was dissing (pretty sure that’s geriatric-speak by now) other advent calenders, or ones that are more “fun”-focused?  Because I’m not at ALL.  This is just what works for … Read More

I am extremely picky about pumpkin pie.  It has to be not too thick, creamy but not goopy, pumpkin-y but not bland, creamy and not rubbery, THE CRUST CANNOT BE SOGGY, etc. etc.  I have issues. I’ve been making hacking … Read More

Both slow cooker and Instant Pot friendly, this creamy tomato soup recipe will surely become your go-to comfort meal. It’s flavorful, uses simple ingredients, and takes only 5 minutes to make. Add in some frozen tortellini or serve with grilled … Read More

Our CSA lately has provided us with mass quantities of greens.  As in, my entire bottom shelf of my refrigerator is filled with them.  This recipe uses none of them, but it did make a dent in the head and … Read More

N’s been saying he wants to be an astronaut for Halloween for a couple of months now.  I mostly ignored him for a while because I’m the sort of mother who values listening to her child.  But really, there was … Read More

Usually I’m pretty domineering about what we eat for dinner.  My way or the highway, fam.  But I figured I could allow N to choose his own birthday meal.  (I know you are v. curious for my tips on how … Read More

Yes, another panzanella.  But this time it’s warm!  And has squash!  And maple syrup!  And goat cheese!  (I am a bastion of originality.) It’s similar, yes.  But all of us kept saying, “OH MY GOSH THIS IS SO GOOD” so … Read More