I really need a massage. Of course, I’ve never had a professional one before. They’re pretty expensive, and I have this weird thing about people seeing me less than fully clothed. (For those that would point out that I wouldn’t be revealing more skin than I would in a bathing suit, I’m nervous about that, [...]
Sunday Project: Ribbon Yarn
The past week has been pretty awful, to be honest. There’s been work stress, home stress, weight loss stress…it’s just been a bad scene, and it’s left me with the urge to get a little destructive. (It happens to us all, doesn’t it?) I’m not one of those people who breaks things for stress relief, [...]
Recipe Remix – Scottish Oatcakes
I love oatcakes. My mother found this recipe for oatcakes a while back, and I make it every chance I get. It’s incredibly simple – there are a total of seven ingredients – and they pack plenty of healthy grains, especially if you use whole wheat flour. Sadly, that’s not all they contain. While I love [...]
From the ABL Kitchen – Chicken Soup with Leeks
I’ve been feeling a little off for the past two weeks or so, but it all caught up with me yesterday. One minute I was sitting at my desk, getting ready for the day, and the next I was overcome with fatigue, feeling dizzy and feverish. I suddenly realized that I was getting a sinus [...]
Sunday Project: Wool Dryer Balls
You’ve probably seen plastic dryer balls in catalogs or commercials on TV. The principle behind them is that they’re supposed to bounce around in your dryer to keep clothes from clumping and reducing static cling. They’re supposed to replace dryer sheets, but I use them in tandem – I’ve noticed that the plastic gets an [...]