I got a little @blackpearlbooks treat for myself. I’m so excited to get the last copy of The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer! It’s the same author as Braiding Sweetgrass. If you don’t live in Austin, find your local bookstores and check their inventory or call them. Most bookstores have an online shop you can…
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Wash Baskets – Especially Secondhand
My son was so excited to find these baskets for me! Wash your baskets, especially ones that are new to you and are from second hand or thrift stores. Even from other people you know. Just wash things that are new to you to clear out dust, animal dander, etc. This is the super dark…
Rethink Decorations: Hair Clips for Joy
Don’t hide what sparks joy for you! I’m going to do a little Marie Kondo today. I fell in love with this butterfly hair clip my son picked out from @okasanvintage. It’s too pretty to keep in a drawer when not in use so I actually keep her on my towel rack until I need…
Thursdays in Black and OOTD
I’m an advocate for things. Surprise right?! I strive to be an ally, support and bring awareness to issues that we might not be aware of especially if someone or something in my sphere has been affected in that area. I’m digging deeper here going forward. This is why I started the outfit of the…
Rubbing or Grain Alcohol as Multipurpose
Alcohol, rubbing alcohol or grain alcohol (Everclear) are great for disinfecting earrings, to use as deodorant, cleaning your glasses and erasing whiteboards. What else do you do with it? I like to keep my in a little spray bottle to make using it easier! #alcohol #rubbingalcohol #grainalcohol #everclear #disinfectant #deodorant #cleaning #cleanyourglasses #permanentmarker #swimmeets #swimming…
Arbor Made Candles: Refillable Candles
Affiliate Post: I purchased everything myself. As an affiliate I have a discount code to offer you all. Arbor Made is, “The alternative to single-use candles that is better for you and the environment. At Arbor Made, we set out to make the most sustainable candle on the market, with the goal of replacing single-use…
Reusable Gift Bags from Grove Co.
I finally broke down and ordered these Reusable Gift Bags from Grove Co. I wanted to make Christmas look a little more put together for my son instead of using our regular tan pillow cases. It turns out when I donated the magnetic boxes last Christmas I included all the wired ribbon as well so…
Upcycled Cereal Box Earrings: Jabebo Studio
Meet my new earrings made from upcycled cereal boxes! These are from Jabebo Studio. I have Wild Turkeys and the 12 Days of Christmas here in the featured photo plus their Red Foxes. The two Christmas earrings are four birds calling on a landline phone with a cord and a partridge in a pear tree!…
Outfit of the Day: Saturday 11-30-24
Headband: Target Earrings @mimisorigamis Pashmina @marigoldaustin Organic cotton long sleeve shirt 4ocean Pants Etsyhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/LibasByZehra Underwear Costco – Felina cotton briefs Socks Maggie’s Organics – These are fair traide Glasses Envision Eye Center Silicone ring Enso Rings from Amazon.com – These are great for outdoor work Slippers/house shoes RockDove Women’s Original Two-Tone Memory Foam Slipper Amazon.com…
Starting Outfit of the Day
I’m starting Outfit of the Day videos and photos, #OOTD, and I hope it helps you with the decisions and choices you make, or to consider why you make the choices that you do! Sometimes we have the option to choose between fabrics, materials, local or corporate, and sometimes we just get what we get…