DIY

Happy National Donut Day!

During the early getting-to-know-you days of a semester, my students quickly learn a few vital things about me. Chief among them? My …

DIY temporary patio lighting. Necessity is the mother of invention. June 27, 2014 I’m new to outdoor entertaining having just put in …

Succulents! June 20, 2014 It hit 100 degrees in my neck of the woods yesterday, but wowza, if I wasn’t a productive …

Where we shall be putting boxes now, thanks to T’s hard work. June 17, 2014 As a tween, I developed a serious …

One of the “heavenly bamboo” nandina plants which recently took up residence in our yard and will need some pruning at some …

How I do love a good Anne Taintor magnet! My meal planning research suggests that posting a weekly menu can cut down …

“I WAS SAVING THOSE!” “They were GROSS!” “I WAS SAVING THOSE FOR A REASON!” Huff. Puff. Door slam. Cold shoulder. We don’t …

I’m used to grade complaints, pleas for leniency, well wishes, the occasional hug. But at the end of last semester, I was …

Only four days left of 2012. Four. Days. It’s been another whirlwind year around these parts and although I say it every …

Growing up, I remember Christmas taking forever to arrive. For-ev-er. I mean even Christmas eve felt like eternity. Nowadays it seems like …