Come one, come all! To the Chippewa Valley Museum’s Fiber Arts and Folk Life Festival! Every February, the Chippewa Valley Museum hosts its annual fiber arts and folk life festival. This is one of my favorite events to attend, as it’s a great place to learn about new media, interact with like-minded crafty-folk, and support […]
Today the Tears Came
Today the tears came. As my husband closed the door behind him on his way to work, my eyes welled, knowing that in two short weeks he’ll depart with both of my children and I’ll be hours away from seeing them again with nothing to show for the lost time but a meager paycheck and […]
The Personal Financial Statement: A Tax Season Tradition
It’s tax season again and today I’d like to share with you an annual tax season tradition in our home: the personal financial statement. I know, I know — finances? Boring! But before you close your tab or head back to Facebook, hear me out. Yes, finances are boring (usually anyway) and sometimes stressful. But […]
Meet Cricket and Bean (Don’t Shop, Adopt!)
Meet Cricket and Bean, our two beloved rescue pups. They both recently had birthdays, so it seemed like the perfect time to introduce them to the blog. Like I just said, they’re both rescues. Animal rights, animal shelters, and pet adoption are favorite causes for me. There are so many great dogs (and other pets) […]
The Lazy Vegetarian’s Guide to Meal Planning
The end of the year: time for celebration, reflection, and goal setting. This year, I have lots to celebrate and plenty of goals set for the coming year: maintain my blog, maintain my patience with my two year old (and try to become a better parent in the process), successfully breastfeed for the rest of […]
