So how are we doing this week? It’s ok if you’re not ok. I’m barely hanging on, truth be told. The weather is being weather, and we are under a pretty high level fire watch. Due to the drought conditions, the lack of precipitation, and the high winds, it’s pretty touch and go. The entire…
Continuing our tour of the musicals on the list, we watched Hairspray. Now, the version we watched was the live version that aired on TV several years ago. I have also seen the movie, and a touring company version, and I think the live version is comparable. Hairspray is such a fun show. The music…
Ever have the urge to start a new project, but you can’t quite figure out what it is that you want to do? Or maybe you have a bunch of projects already started, and you can’t decide which one to pick up and work on. Maybe you have spent hours doomscrolling through Instagram and now…
Some types of plants benefit from having their seeds started indoors, rather than being sown directly outside. So how exactly do you go about that? There are a variety of ways to do it, but perhaps the simplest is to get one of those seed starting trays with the domed lid. Basically you will add…
We’ve talked a little about sewing and its components, but let’s talk about some terminology that you’re likely to encounter. Here’s the thing – there are approximately eleventy million sewing terms, and they are likely to vary depending on what you are sewing. I’m going to talk about a few key terms, and they are…
Hey, we survived another week! If you are anything like me, you weren’t sure you were going to. I think we all need a prize for surviving! So have a cookie: Those are peanut butter and marshmallow fluff cookies. Ever had a fluffernutter sandwich? That’s what these cookies are based off, and I have to…
It’s that time of the week again, time to talk about another Broadway show! This week we look at the classic musical Chicago. This was the movie version from 2002, and I think it’s a great representation of the show. The actors all do a pretty good job with their characters, and I feel like…
Let’s say you’re reading a recipe for chocolate chip cookies, such as the one on the back of the bag of chocolate chips. It’s likely that you will see butter in that recipe, but typically it will be specified that the butter needs to be softened or sometimes room temperature. What does that mean, and…
What makes handmade items so special? Why do people turn to handmade items? Why do people enjoy creating these items? I think there are a multitude of reasons, and let’s look at some of them. Imperfections Listen, this might come as a shock to you, but I’m not perfect. (Cue the gasps of horror!) I’d…
Once you’ve chosen what to grow, it’s time to get the seeds! I always feel like this is the beginning of the fun part. The other stuff is important too, don’t get me wrong, but there is just something about the packets. All Seeds Look Different Like this seems obvious right? But maybe it bears…
