Since today was our last day of summer vacation (not counting this weekend) we decided to take a field trip. I thought it would be nice to visit the Blue Bell Ice Cream factory. Blue Bell Ice Cream is a Texas insitution. It is completely revered and idolized. I’m not… Read More
Last week amid the birthdays and lice and Easter preparations, Mister and I escaped to the Round Top Antiques Fair. I always write about this because it’s so completely great; when are you guys going to believe me and go yourselves? Who cares that it’s the middle of nowhere in… Read More It’s How-To Tuesday! Today […]
I did a massive deep-cleaning of the refrigerator last night. Every surface was scrubbed with hot water and copious amounts of elbow grease. Consequently the temperature alarm started to beep, letting me know that I was letting out quite a bit of cold. Unfortunately the beeping never stopped. Not after… Read More You guys know I […]
It’s a funny idea about the wedding bells. Who has those anymore? I didn’t. But I did wear a white dress and eat cake. And that all happened exactly 18 years ago today. Eighteen years is a long time. It’s been mostly good. Hopefully we’ll be together for another eighteen more (hopefully even more than […]
It’s a funny idea about the wedding bells. Who has those anymore? I didn’t. But I did wear a white dress and eat cake. And that all happened exactly 18 years ago today. Eighteen years is a long time. It’s been mostly good. Hopefully we’ll be together for another eighteen more (hopefully even more than […]
Today is Makeup Monday and although I call it that, it’s really about more than just cosmetics. Anything having to do with the face or skin is fair game. Today we’ll be discussing that gross, bumpy, red skin that shows up on the backs of your arms (or even on… Read More
I remember when I had little kids. There was nothing quite like a Friday afternoon when I would anxiously count down the hours until the babysitter would arrive and then I would be FREE! I didn’t even care where I went as long as no children came with me. I… Read More Remember being a young […]
I went and had lunch on Friday with Finn (our school is happy to have parents come and eat with their children. Ugh. That means I actually have to do it sometimes or my children feel left out and neglected). I’d been shopping at Costco so I brought him… Read More This is what I […]
You know how I mentioned a couple of weeks ago about how I’m seriously baby-hungry? Wouldn’t you just know it but my period (normally rather punctual) was a whole week late this month. For several days I pondered and wondered “what if . . . ” and finally blurted out… Read More It’s a funny idea […]
I am a huge fan of documentaries and will watch just about any of them that hit our local theatres. Last year I saw one called What Would Jesus Buy. At first I thought it might be some sort of a sacreligious thing, but it was actually a fantastic movie… Read More It’s time to start […]
The evidence: The victim: (now sporting a mullet) The perpetrator (also a victim of his own crime): Case Closed: Goodbye hair. We will miss you! By Hildie | Filed under Bad Things 16 Comments Share Pardon me for being a bit absentee this week but we’ve been potty training over the last few days. It […]
We woke up, had breakfast at our flat and hurried out to take a tour of The Changing of the Guard. This is where the guards who are watching Buckingham palace switch places with the new guards. It’s a little ostentatious and a big deal and only happens every few… Read More Probably my best and […]
As I have mentioned before, I have a keen talent for losing things. This week I have lost: Isn’t this a cute earring? I agree. Too bad I only have one now. (I just got them in December! Frustrating!) How do you lose a big cake pan like this? I can’t tell you how, only […]
A year or so ago I recommended my favorite mascara (by Sonja Krashuk), but of course that was the signal to Target to have it discontinued. So I’ve been wandering in the mascara wilderness for a couple of months now. Mascaras, more than any other product, rely heavily on adjectives… Read More Have you been hearing […]