Author Archives: Carissa

25
Feb, 2013

whew! i did it!

today was a whirlwind.  i was invited (about six weeks ago) to give a presentation about the wonderworks class that i’ve been developing at work.  stem* skills are sort of a hot topic in education circles right now and librarians … Continue reading →

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25
Feb, 2013

movie monday: itty bitty ice skating film

  here is a movie about the happy little dude’s first time on the ice.  he wasn’t so sure about it.

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22
Feb, 2013

no ‘poo update: i get it now!

i blogged recently about switching from shampoo to baking soda and apple cider vinegar.  you can go read that post if you want to know my initial impressions of the process, but i thought i’d write an update to say… … Continue reading →

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21
Feb, 2013

fashion chronicles: scrunched up sweater sleeves!

please excuse the fuzzy focus, bad-lighting winter evening photography.  i just wanted to share this outfit with you all.  when i was putting it together this morning, i liked the way the colors went together, but the 3/4 length sleeves … Continue reading →

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21
Feb, 2013

pantry challenge revised….

alright.  who guessed that we’d last about 4 days and that the first thing that would force us back to the grocery store would be…. carrots?  here’s the thing.  about an hour after i posted the pantry challenge post, i … Continue reading →

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18
Feb, 2013

red beans, sausage & rice: a family favorite

awhile back, we discovered this recipe.  delicious!  it quickly became added to the regular rotation and (especially in winter) makes an appearance at least once a month.  it’s a quick weeknight meal and the happy toddler loves the sausage and … Continue reading →

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18
Feb, 2013

impromptu pantry challenge!

I’m going to try a pantry challenge.  most people pick a pre-determined amount of time during which they’re not allowed to buy groceries, but instead try to just cook the food they already have stashed away.  i’m not quite up … Continue reading →

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18
Feb, 2013

movie monday: cheater edition

observant readers may have noticed that i’m a few days behind.  also, there are a few family birthdays coming up for which i am not yet prepared and also i’m trying to pull together materials for a big presentation next … Continue reading →

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15
Feb, 2013

my favorite new muffins

  while browsing pinterest a few weeks ago, i found a recipe for “peanut butter muffins.”  instantly intrigued (why hadn’t i thought of this flavor combination before?  it sounded amazing!), i read the recipe and was dismayed that the first … Continue reading →

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14
Feb, 2013

valentines!

saw this idea on pinterestswapped it up a little by cutting out a heart shaped hole instead of a rectangle. and then realized that maybe i’d gone a little overboard. you can only put the tiniest bit of shaving cream … Continue reading →

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