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Magazine Wisdom
Image courtesy of Boskke
Magazines are one of my favorite indulgences. You wouldn’t really be able to tell by looking at our living room table. Sure, I have magazines, but they’re mainly things about teaching and learning.
When I accompany Matt home to Indiana, however, my true colors shine through. I can easily spend an entire day reading Real Simple, Living, O Magazine, Redbook, Better Housekeeping, Southern Living–the list goes on. I don’t even mind reading a feature about “Hot Drinks to Keep You Cool This Summer” in the middle of a snowstorm.
I feel like I learn so much and generate so many next steps. However, if I don’t … Read More
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Ideas: Updating an Old Sweater
Photo courtesy of sweet sassafras
I am smitten with this idea from sweet sassafras. She tailored an old sweater and then used the leftover materials to make a flower for decoration. So cute!
This might just be my Lovely Craft #2 after I finish my bag…
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Crafty Plans
Photo courtesy of Oh! Fransson!
We’re in Bloomington, Indiana, visiting Matt’s family, and my San Diego self is freezing. Seriously!
It’s tempting to stay inside in my pajamas (and warm socks) all day. (By “tempting” I mean that’s exactly what I’ve done.)
I had a good excuse this morning because I had to work on a 6th grade reading unit plan about theme for some consulting I’m doing. And then I decided I needed to clean out my e-mail inbox. Then I started planning my craft projects for the new year. My first project is going to be a bag for my new water bottle, writer’s notebook, wallet, cell … Read More