For years, something has been shifting in middle-class America. Pre-competitive and competitive sports start at age 5. Subtraction happens in kindergarten. Reading chapter books is expected at first grade. Multiplication begins in second. And, these are just the early elementary school years. All of the advancements might sound like a good thing. We’re moving forward,…
Happy New Year! How’s your 2020 starting? Mine has been relatively slow, punctuated by visits with friends and family. It’s been wonderful. As is typically the case, my mind has been on my resolutions for the year. Originally, I wanted to take a stab at my 2019 goal – to act with more intention. My plan…
At the Odle house, we eat pork chops once a week. I’ve had my tried and true method for over year, but recently switched it up. As soon as Ellie had this new version, she announced she liked these much better. I liked them too, but for different reasons. They taste great, but their true…
Hey, hey. We’re approaching reading season! We just have to make it through December. Then, in January, when we’re stranded in our house, we can settle in with a pile of good books. I’m not sure who will watch our children, but maybe the T.V. will? It’s unclear. Either way, I’ve pulled together the list…
I did hard things. I went to Sephora (twice) and looked at all of their treasures to put together this gift guide for you. And, also for myself. Who am I kidding? I was in total heaven. If you’re like me, it can be hard to come up with ideas of things you’d like to…
While this post is a beauty product review, it is also an endorsement for one of my favorite bloggers – Grace Atwood. Her blog, The Stripe, covers a variety of topics – skincare, travel, books and fashion. After hearing her thoughts on Herbivore’s Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum and the Sephora Vitamin C Serum, I had…
I’ve always loved a statement earring. As a third grader, I spent every dollar I had at Claire’s on everything from bangle bracelets to fish-shaped barrettes. That love for bold jewelry translated to earrings so large my ears hurt at the end of a night out in college. Then, we all made the switch to…
For years, I have hated cauliflower. In fact, I couldn’t stand the smell of it, but something happened. I discovered I do like it – coated in cheddar. This 4-ingredient side is a great example of how something healthy can be improved with just a touch of something decadent. Cauliflower is roasted at a high…
I snapped up this MILK Make-Up Lip and Cheek Stick after seeing it on Liz Adam’s stories. I love a cream blush and thought the formulation of this one was really pretty. I have it in the Werk color, which seemed apropos considering I’m werking all the time. To use, swipe a little of the…
