We have a new friend in the backyard! I put out these branches we gather on our walks just for this purpose. A lizard finally took me up on our offer! #lizards# backyard #reuse #sticks #backyardwildlife #backyardhabitat
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Caterpillar Visitor – So Spikey/Fluffy?
The black spiky caterpillars are back. This guy showed up on my garage door after I was in there for like 10 minutes. I shared on my neighborhood Facebook group and apparently it’s a Tiger Moth Caterpillar!
House Cleanout Trying to Find the Keyboard
House clean out for Austin Creative Reuse and Goodwill Central Texas. I did find the keyboard that was lost, and I found a whole bunch of other things. As I’ve mentioned it’s not new stuff. It’s just stuff that I’m seeing with new eyes and ready to move along. A lot of it’s craft and…
Thursdays in Black 04.24.25
Pause for a moment of silence on Thursdays at 12 PM to remember and honor those who have died at the hand of sexualized or gender-based violence. Thursdays in Black is a global advocacy campaign standing in solidarity for a world without rape and gender-based violence. This initiative was launched by Ecumenical Women at the…
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
Processing Kids’ Art: Recycle, Trash, Compost
Processing kids’ crafts. There are so many different types of materials that kids use in crafts and projects. Let’s work on a few. Also, it’s okay to process you kids’ art. You can’t keep all of it. Take pictures, keep a few, but keep things moving. #kids#kidscrafts#kidsart#schoolart#lesslandfill#zerowaste#sustainbility#momlife#makingchoices You may also like: Kids Artwork
I Successfully Stretched a Shrunk Sweater
I was able to stretch my sweater! My thrifted new-to-me 100% cotton sweater ended up in the dryer and shrank down to kid size. I washed it again and was able to stretch it out! Success! If I couldn’t fix it, I was going to reduce the arm length down for my son since it…
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…
Library Haul for Kids: 04-09-25
Today’s library haul. @austinpubliclibrary #publiclibrary #bookhaul #librarybooks #books #nonfiction
Haircuts: Student Cosmetology & Barber Cuts
I tried something new recently! I went to Bella Beauty College for a hair trim by one of their cosmetology students. Can’t tell the difference, good! They cleaned up 2 inches of split ends and layers from growing my hair out the last year and a half. It’s nice to not have tangly hair. If…