Author: Jamie
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Week-end: links & life {vol. 38}
“My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance.” —Erma Bombeck Is it weird to love vacuuming? Because with my new friend here, I’m thinking up stuff to vacuum. I’m just giddy to have another (refurbished) Dyson, and I’ve even read about an optional dog-grooming attachment; Piper could likely be bribed with…
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Week-end: links & life {vol. 37}
“Clutter is not just physical stuff. It’s old ideas, toxic relationships, and bad habits. Clutter is anything that does not support your better self.” – Eleanor Brownn Simple. That’s what I’m working towards. Simplifying belongings, yes, but simplifying other parts of life, too because there are some parts that are going to remain complicated no…
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Trending towards real
My favorite bloggers have, since the beginning, tried to present a balanced picture of life, rather than painting everything with a rosy glow. I’ve tried to do that, too, because we don’t have any rainbow-eating, butterfly-pooping ponies around here. {Anybody get my Horton Hears a Who reference?} Lately, I’m seeing this trend towards “real” in…
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Week-end: links & life {vol. 36}
“You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” – George Bernard Shaw Life requires a sense of humor. Like when you’re shopping and get tickled about ALL THE TAGS on the sunglasses. Bonus: my mom (shopping with me) thought I was a nut taking selfies in TJ Maxx….
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High school writing: Personal Statement essay
A few years ago, I used the Essay Rockstar online high school writing program with Lindsey and wrote a detailed review then; I recommend reading that post because I go into more depth on the actual course. In short, I liked it because: A) it’s a great program B) it gives a homeschooled student constructive…