Lessons from Grandma
My grandmother passed away a month ago today, and I miss her terribly. This will be a bittersweet Mother’s Day…
Author Archives: Elizabeth
Travelling Light: A Manifesto and Guide
“Where y’all headed for today?” “France.” “How exciting! And what’s the occasion?” “It’s our anniversary.” “Congratulations! How long will you…
How I Lost 364 pounds (of Stuff) in 3 Weeks
A few weeks after moving into my current house, I had a nightmare. We suddenly had to move again, and I…
New Year’s Resolutions Revisited
The downside of writing for a blog is that if you tell the world that you’re going to do something, then…
World Breastfeeding Week: Hold the Cover, Please
Here we go again. Another celebrity — this time Olivia Wilde — posts pictures of herself nursing her baby. Once…
World Breastfeeding Week: My Lactation Consultant, My Hero
I knew I wanted to nurse (breastfeed) long before I had children. My mother talked glowingly about her experiences as…
I Need a Day Off (And So Do You)
When I think about how I need a day off I think about this quote: “We’re very very busy and…
Garage Sales: Lots of Hassle for Little Money
When I was 12 years old, my mother held her first and last garage sale. We were preparing to move…
Cake Decorating Ideas for People Who Hate Decorating Cakes
I have a confession to make. Even though I love baking decadent cakes and desserts, I’m not very good at traditional…
Easter Reflections: A Tomboy’s Take
Get up and run outside. Dig in the mud; talk to the worms; kill bugs on a whim. Mess up…
