Category: musings
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girl scouts + cookies = girl bosses
i bought girl scout cookies this weekend, the RIGHT way!
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5 weeks…
5 weeks until i leave for india!
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a $7 starfish adventure
a few months ago, i was in kenya. we had a 10 year peace corps reunion. it was the first time that we had all been together since we left zambia and was an amazing get-together. over the american thanksgiving weekend, tim found us an airbnb on the beach in mombassa. so off we went!…
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99%
did you know that 99% of americans have the same chemicals in their bodies that come from the chemical processes used to make teflon? you know, the stuff that stops food from sticking on your pots and pans? and keeps your coats waterproofed? and keeps your couch cushions free from wine stains? yeah. it’s IN…
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3 months later…
it’s been 3 months since i’ve posted a blog. i’ve been struggling to keep a schedule for this thing. i want to be consistent, but when you don’t feel like writing (and aren’t making any money doing it), it makes it harder to force yourself to write about something. this has resulted in no new…
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Join my mailing list!
I know that a lot of people don’t like sharing their email addresses (I completely get it!). Our inboxes are full of emails from people selling things and sending us updates about things we no longer have an interest in. But algorithms get in the way of a lot on social media. This week the…
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6 weeks to go!!!
I am the proud owner of a plane ticket to Kenya! Owning a plane ticket is my favorite thing. Some people own a house, get married or have a kid. I buy plane tickets. They are pure happiness for me. I don’t like sticking around the same place for very long, especially if snow is…
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A Windy Distraction
I hadn’t done much except stare at my computer today when I realized I needed a distraction. So instead of watering the garden, I decided to go for a walk. South Dakota winter is right around the corner (I can feel it in my waters) and that usually brings well below zero windchills and feet…
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#plasticfreelife, with 42 plastic bags
Let’s make reusing fun! I really enjoy crocheting and creating with my hands. So when my aunt cleared out her apartment last fall, she found herself with an entire garbage bag FULL of plastic bags. She could have just recycled them, but instead asked if I wanted them. Enthusiastically, I said YES! Why? Because with…
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it’s september
the days are getting shorter. it’s dark at 8pm. the leaves are starting to change color. everyone is settled back into their school routines. my tomatoes are finally ready. pumpkin spice is everywhere! and i still have no idea what i’m doing with my life. for some reason i thought that i would have something…
carefree christa 