A general low-lying buzz of anxiety plagues me this time of year, so I asked therapist Katharine Barnhill to share some words of wisdom.
Back to School (Part 4): Get a Grip
Back to School (Part 3): Save Your Dollars
The back-to-school season can be EX-PEN-SIVE, so I offer my favorite tips on how to get ready for school without breaking the bank.
Back to School (Part 2): Plan It Out
A little planning and organization can make a world of difference during this hectic back-to-school season.
Back to School (Part 1): Start With the Basics
Six tips for de-stressing the basics of eating, sleeping, and catching your breath during back-to-school time.
Back to School Survival Guide
Heading back to school is stressful—for kids AND their parents. But if you work to avoid five common pitfalls, your life will go a lot more smoothly during this stressful time.
Inspired: Tom Petty & His Audience
The experience felt at a concert is a unique and rare joy.
Austin Craigslist Roundup: August 9, 2013
My Craigslist Roundups have evolved into mini-"The House that Craigslist Built" sessions. This week I feature a living room that I think my design hero, Emily Henderson, would appreciate.
Office Nook Makeover: Update
Hello there! Since I last wrote about my plan to make over my office nook, I've made progress! I thought you might like to see how it's going. I bought the shelves (Vittsjo), as well as the trestle legs (Lerberg) for my desk, from IKEA. Assembling them was easier than I had feared. I think… Continue reading Office Nook Makeover: Update
Out with the Old, In with the Fried Eggs
An essay I wrote three years ago about how my search for my fixed, true identity may be an exercise in futility.
Amy Daniewicz on Instagram
My hero Emily Henderson said that Instagram was her favorite social media tool, so I decided to give it a try—despite my fears of a) being too old, and b) sucking at all things technology. And now I feel like the Sam-I-Am guy (or is the other one?): Say! I like Instagram! I do! But… Continue reading Amy Daniewicz on Instagram
Austin Craigslist Roundup: August 2, 2013
Are you all sick of looking at velvet tufted couches? I hope not, because I can't really get enough. And look, this one is moss green, which means it is close to my dream sofa. Click on the link to see the super cute owners. You could be next!And to hang behind the sofa .… Continue reading Austin Craigslist Roundup: August 2, 2013
A New Mission
I've always wanted to write for a magazine. If I can't make that happen, I realized, I should BECOME a magazine. But what sort of magazine, with what sort of topics, and for what sort of reader? And how can I sum it all up in 30 words or less?
Austin Craigslist Roundup: July 26, 2013
This past week, my husband and three kids and I drove across the country to visit family, which was very fun despite a few National Lampoon Vacation moments, like my GPS non-skills resulting in us cruising a downtown Memphis neighborhood in our out-of-gas minivan at midnight, wondering why a Comfort Suites would be located next… Continue reading Austin Craigslist Roundup: July 26, 2013
Austin Craigslist Roundup: July 19, 2013
Thanks for all your support for last week's roundup! I'm excited about all the new design elements of my blog, but particularly this one, as I'm such a Craigslist fan. I'm working on creating a Facebook page for my blog, so look for that to get regular updates on these roundups. OK! Here we go… Continue reading Austin Craigslist Roundup: July 19, 2013
Office Nook Makeover: The Plan
One of my new year's resolutions was to redo my office, but budget constraints kept me paralyzed. Until, that is, my old friend Bulk Trash Pick Up Day brought me a little inspiration.
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