A few weekends ago, my dad and I went to Manhattan to visit the Tenement Museum. It was my first whole day away since Edwin was born, and while I was nervous to be away from him for so long, it was completely worth it. I’ve been wanting to visit this museum for a long […]
My Stay-At-Home Style Makeover, Part 2: Stitch Fix
As I wrote in last weekend’s post, I’ve been getting a little tired of my casual-mommy look. Up until last year, I spent much more of my clothing budget on work clothes, since I (1) spent more of my days there and (2) believe in dressing well for work. It’s time for a shift, however; […]
Gratitude Book #2: The Glass Castle
I first read Jeannette Walls’ memoir The Glass Castle several years ago (I reviewed it and its semi-prequel, Half Broke Horses, in one of the first Words From The Sowul posts). I still think about it a lot; I find it on my mind much more than other books I read during the same period. Beyond […]
Bookshelf Link-Up
This week, Modern Mrs. Darcy is doing a link-up of bookshelf displays. Naturally, I couldn’t wait to jump on board. (For those who are new to this blog, it was originally focused on books and reading. Reading was the first, and longest, love of my life.) Voila, my bookshelves!
Receiving Gratitude
On Monday we talked about 5 ways to thank others. Today, we’re going discuss something most people find a little harder: allowing others to thank you. Accepting gratitude is a bit like accepting a compliment. Most people feel a little self-doubt underneath the pleasure, as if believing they don’t quite deserve it. That’s why people […]
5 Ways To Say “Thank You”
Last week, we talked about becoming more mindful of gratitude and how gratitude can improve your life. (I also showed you a fictional role model of gratitude.) This week, we’re going to extend outward, and talk about how your thankfulness can impact others. Think about the last time someone thanked you. How did it make you […]