family art project

I went home for the holidays, along with my siblings, their significant others, and their kids. My dad told us this week that we had a few projects to do before we could leave town. It would be like summer camp, he said. But for Christmas. Christmas Camp started with family breakfasts where we learnedContinue reading “family art project”

gift-card giving fun felt envelopes

When I was little, my grandpa gave me a gift card to Barnes & Noble for $20. I thought it was the most money in the world. I remember looking at all the shelves, picking out so many books, so excited at the new stories at my fingertips. When I was done, we went toContinue reading “gift-card giving fun felt envelopes”

books heal hearts (donations for newtown)

Books heal hearts. I believe that’s true. Books can offer a safe place to escape, and a familiar story with a happy ending can be a unique source of comfort. In Newtown, right now, there are a lot of children who may need this comfort. Who may need a small break from grief. I amContinue reading “books heal hearts (donations for newtown)”

pick-me-up

I, like the rest of the nation, need a pick-me-up. After days of off-and-on tears, and off-and-on news, knowing we can do nothing to ease the always-on pain of the families who have lost someone, I did my best this weekend to stay busy and keep my mind occupied. So I rearranged my room. (AndContinue reading “pick-me-up”

that’s stationery, with an e

I just finished The Perks of Being a Wallflower. I seem to be the only person of my generation who didn’t read it in high school, and I honestly didn’t know what to expect. The only things I knew about the book were a tunnel in Pittsburgh and something about feeling infinite. Nothing about itContinue reading “that’s stationery, with an e”

this post is full of spiders

If you are friends with me on Goodreads you know I am reading This Book is Full of SpidersĀ (the sequel to John Dies at the End). It’s hilarious and fun and about a parasite demon creature that takes over an entire town and turns you into a dead, mindless killing machine. So, pretty much aContinue reading “this post is full of spiders”

christmas dinner keepsake

I love the idea of having a dinner party, now that I have a table that can fit more than two people. And to me, name tag place holders at dinner scream “I can throw an awesome dinner party and my details are more fun than the average entire dinner.” Don’t they say that toContinue reading “christmas dinner keepsake”