I never thought I’d be the parent cutting the crust of my kids’ sandwiches, let alone cutting them into heart shapes. But here we are. It’s 2019. We still don’t have a female president and I wake up three days a week, thrilled to assemble…
Author: elizabethev
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Winter at Wilson Farm in Lexington
One of my favorite things to do spring through fall is visit our local farms with the kids, stock up on produce and check in on the animals. But after a recent visit to Wilson Farm in Lexington, I was reminded that winter on the…
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My sole New Year’s resolution
It’s mid-January and I’ve kept my sole New Year’s resolution thus far, so I feel like it’s safe to report on it. (Reporting live from my sofa. Why did I say “report it?” Too lazy to change it. I’m officially a reporter. Mostly a weatherperson.…
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On Tap Lately | Moving, Owls + Reflecting on the Seasons
The winter solstice is just a few days away, and what better time to check in, reflect, and look forward than the changing of seasons? So much has happened lately (here’s what has not happened: a single blog post in the past 55 or so…
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Thirst: Recommended Reading + a Giveaway
One of the most impactful experiences I had at WELL Summit in Brooklyn earlier this month was listening to Scott Harrison share his story and founding of charity: water. I was moved to tears on multiple occasions during his one hour keynote– and, ultimately, moved to…
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Cape Cod in the Fall
There’s just something so beautiful about Cape Cod in the fall. It’s still just warm enough for barefoot walks on the beach + outdoor showers (hardy New Englanders unite), but the crowds and traffic have thinned, and taking left hand turns becomes an option again. …
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DIY Facial Serum for Glowing Skin
I was never great at group projects in school, because… like, I’d rather just do it myself. I’ve noticed that approach has reemerged in my life, perhaps as a coping mechanism for these dark times (coping with crafts, my friends!). There’s something really satisfying about…
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A fresh stack of books
Fun-ish fact: This is my 1001st post. And yes, I had to Google “is it 1001st or 1001th?” and then got distracted and went down a very deep grammar rabbit hole, so essentially I’ve grown very little as a blogger (or person) since starting this…
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All My Plant Children
Am I writing a soap opera, or introducing you to my houseplants… it could go either way. Like sands through the hourglass, these are… all my plant children. Firstly, my Monstera (Monstera deliciosa, if we’re getting specific slash Latin) . I bought this little (now…