As I was taking pictures for my last post, I came to the realization that I have a ton of corks in my house. And I have several uses for them. It all started when I purchased a side table from IKEA. The table is clear with a removable tray top. I liked that I […]
DIY Artwork for Decorating Your Home
I love art. I love to surround myself with items I deem as art. Anything that moves me. Inspires me. The problem is that I can’t always afford to buy the art and well-designed items I want. When this happens, I improvise. Sometimes, the best art is what you create yourself. Here are some examples […]
Kids are fascinating
I am fascinated by my children. I love watching them grow and learn. I never understood how interesting we human beings are since having to raise my own two kids. At 5 and 2, my kids are at great ages to observe. Of course, every age to this point has been “a great age.” That’s […]
Being a mom to a righty and a lefty
I have become increasingly aware of my left-handedness since having children. Not that being a lefty hasn’t been a challenge for the past 35 years. I’ve had to constantly adjust to living in a right-handed world. Simple things like driving a stick shift and setting up a work station can be difficult at first. But, […]
How working for a nonprofit taught me the art of prioritizing
I’ve been in the nonprofit world for more than six years now. I’ve been fortunate enough to have a schedule that allows me to work part-time, so I have the time to do things like bear children, take grad classes and do some freelance writing and website design work. The benefits offered by nonprofits are […]
Yes, you can be energy efficient in an old house
My house was built in 1892 and is situated in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Brunswick, Maine. It is three floors, has a full basement and is a little over 3,300 square feet. It still has its original windows and virtually no insulation. When we purchased the house a little over three years ago, […]
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