Here’s my personal haul from today that included the final gift for my son’s teacher. We are big Mo Willems, and squirrel, fans! Updates from local Birdhouse Books and Gifts : May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month New pigeon book: Will the Pigeon Graduate? Mo Williams Squirrel books in English & Spanish…
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UPS Has Shredding Now! Clear Out Those Papers!
Shredding is available at UPS! I am so excited to share that at least at my local UPS in Austin, they have partnered with Iron Mountain and now offer secure shredding for $1 a pound. It all gets recycled too! Recycle your broken shredder at your local Goodwill, Best Buy or recycling center. Donate you’re…
May 5, 2025
Today is May 5 and National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls (MMIWG). You may come across MMIP for People, MMIW for Women, MMIR for Relatives, or MMIW2S for Two Spirit. I am wearing the 100% cotton version of this shirt by Agnus Woodward and REEcreations, an Indigenous owned company…
Favorite Mug Shoutouts
Ginger tea electrolytes & latte to start. Bee mug Mugs Studio Momma bear mug @tosa_wihi_studios Leaf tray by my friend #gingertea#hydrate#coffee#shopsmall#shoplocal#appreciatedontappropriate #ekowahcoffee#tinkercamp#zerowaste#sustainableliving#greenliving
Product Review: Pilot V Board Dry Erase Markers
I had the best of intentions when I started out with a dry erase board for my husband’s job. Sometimes he needs to plan out what he’s working on so I created a whiteboard since that is what he uses at work. Read RETHINK: Dry Erase Boards & Picture Frames. I first found these Pilot…
How to use up gift cards: Shelters & Assistance
This idea is a way to use up gift cards. I used an IKEA gift card for SAFE to get the bedding they need. If you don’t need it use it to help someone who can. It may be more convenient to mail gift cards, check with the place you want to help, who is…
OOTD 04.18.25: Local BIPOC Vendors
When you can’t find natural fibers secondhand/thrifting, support local businesses who offer them. Earrings @blurboutique Caftan (not a dress) @marigoldaustin Shoes for plantar fasciitis OOFOS@karavelshoes Bracelets (recycled) 4ocean Bracelet (wolf) Fahlo 4ocean Taylor’s link: https://bit.ly/3G6qGrN 20% off discount code: TAYLORYOUNGBLOOD20 #ootd#ootdinspiration#alittlemoregreen#greenerchoices#greenerchoicesmatter#shopsmall#shoplocal#cotton#wood#stone#recycledmaterials#4oceanambassador
A Bookcase for SafePlace Austin
We recently reorganized our office. I decided that I wanted to reduce the amount of books I had in the office and the house. I spent a lot of March going through our home again working towards moderation. There is now one adult bookcase, one son bookcase, and a small living room bookshelf. This is…
New Battery Collection Bins at Windsor Park Library
Battery Bin update at Windsor Park Library Branch. A local Eagle Scout made these great new bins to organize the battery space. They look amazing! Sunday: ClosedMonday: 9:00 am-8:00 pmTuesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pmWednesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pmThursday: 9:00 am-8:00 pmFriday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSaturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm You can also ask your GPS to find you the closest library while you’re out and about and…
Product Review: Gorilla Tape for Porch Bins
New Gorilla Tape for my porch collection bins. The duct tape someone gave me isn’t sticking, nor did the previous roll really, so I needed to try a new tape to keep the laminated signs on the plastic bins. It’s so sticky and tears so well! I think it’s going to work out well! These…