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    How to Batch Process Lunches

     

    Despite the fact that people got really upset about how much money I intended to spend on purchasing 10 eco-friendly, health-friendly lunch containers in order to make my busy life a little easier, I wanted to share an update about how it’s going for us. 
    I started by purchasing two of these, based on a recommendation from my friend who says she has used hers for years, in addition to the many positive reviews on Amazon. 
    Once I realized they worked for our family, I purchased eight more of them. On Sundays, I set aside 1-2 hours to prep as much food as possible for the week. Last
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    Signs of Spring

     
    For some reason, I am just now tuning in to the subtle changes of the seasons, and it feels really good. I’m guessing my inability to truly connect with the changing of the seasons stems from the fact that I spent the first 12 developmental years of my life in a city with no seasons: San Diego. 
    And then almost another 12 in a state with no seasons: Florida. 
    And Houston didn’t really have seasons either. 
    But in Austin, I can truly see the changes of the season, and it’s so fun to tune into the changes–to really notice, appreciate, and take joy in them. 
    In the winter, most
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    Starting a 5-Year Diary

     
    This quote from Annie Dillard has always resonated with me: 
    “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” 
    I’ve also been thinking a lot about how quickly my children are going to grow up. Henry just celebrated his 5th birthday. In two more of those, he will be turning 15 and getting really close to leaving the house. 
    I also see how quickly former students grow up on Facebook. And those are other people’s children! I feel like my own life is going to blink by. 
    So I bought a 5-year diary. I wish I would have started one many years ago. I
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