Last year was a seriously big year for my family. We had not one; not two; but three weddings (including my own). The first of these was my little sister’s, last May. I would not hear of anyone else throwing her bridal shower–I felt very strongly that I needed to throw it myself. My original plan had been to co-host the shower with our cousin-cum-sister Krissy, and to make it a very festive, shamelessly ladylike tea in the charming garden of my mother’s new house. But though the weather was perfectly springy and sunny all week on the day of…
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“Cupid, draw back your bow! And let your arrow go-ohhhh! Straight to my lover’s heart for me, for me-eeeee-eee!” Erhem. Pardon me. I never can resist an opportunity to belt out Sam Cooke, especially when the day calls for a soundtrack that name-checks that chubby little archery-happy cherub who gets his kicks from knocking poor souls stupid with lurve. Now
For some time now, I’ve been hearing about the virtues of going non-toxic and homemade when it comes to cleaners for one’s home. I already use baking soda and many other non-toxic options in cleaning my home, but until recently, I’d never attempted to make my own glass cleaner. Now that I have, however, I can assure you: I won’t be going back to the store-
Sometimes we all need a little break. Like, more often than we care to admit. Well, not all of us have budgets that can accommodate spa days as frequently as we’d like. But with a carton of drugstore Epsom salts and just a few ingredients from your backyard and pantry, you’re on your way to an indulgent bathtime experience that can really take the edge off.