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Five Favorite Things (lately).

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ 1 Comment

Stok Cold BrewHave you had it? I've been getting the Un-sweet Bold and Smooth and omg it is so creamy and delicious...while somehow not having any cream in it? I can't stop thinking about it when I'm not drinking it. I've been treating myself to a cup of it in the afternoon with a splash … Continue reading Five Favorite Things (lately).

A Tip for Productivity.

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ Leave a comment

I heard this tip several years ago on the Happier podcast with Gretchen Rubin and it’s one that has stuck with me over the years. It’s the five minute rule. You ready for this? Ok. So: If something is going to take less than five minutes, do it now. Don’t put it off until later. … Continue reading A Tip for Productivity.

Heart Hand Pies.

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ 1 Comment

Don’t know if you’re keeping track, but there are exactly 21 days in which to fit as many heart themed treats as humanly possible. I just counted. So far at our house, we’ve made heart shaped chocolate chip cookies, sprinkled heart shaped sprinkles on everything we’ve eaten, made heart shaped banana muffins in a heart … Continue reading Heart Hand Pies.

The Friday Post.

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ 1 Comment

In the grand scheme of fast weeks versus slow weeks - it was a fast one, but I can’t say that it’s one I enjoyed all that much. This morning, our whole street was blanketed in a thick sheet of fog. We drive down a mile long stretch of straight road to get out of … Continue reading The Friday Post.

On (Working) Mom Guilt.

January 20, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ 4 Comments

Luke is sick. Has been all week. We had Monday off for Martin Luther Jr. Day, and he woke with a cough that got steadily worse through the day. Tuesday morning, I woke up at 5am for my school day as normal, got myself ready, the big boys, and then went to wake Luke up … Continue reading On (Working) Mom Guilt.

Polenta Party for a Crowd.

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ Leave a comment

I woke Monday morning with just the twinge of a wine headache. My normal weekend limit of two glasses had been stretched to three as a result of flickering candlelight, a table full of friends, and my kids blessedly entertained by people other than me. Twelve of us gathered around two long tables pushed together, … Continue reading Polenta Party for a Crowd.

An Small Idea for Prayer.

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ 6 Comments

When I was probably 8 or 9 nine years old, my mom and I were in the car driving somewhere or other. I don't remember the errand, but I will always remember something that she told me on that drive. We had to pull over to the side of the road for a fire truck … Continue reading An Small Idea for Prayer.

(Spiked) Grapefruit Soda.

January 15, 2022January 15, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ 1 Comment

I don't know what it is about January, but after the holidays have come and gone, citrus fruits begin to consume my thoughts. Maybe it's the freshness after the sticky sweetness of the treats from Christmas? Maybe it feels fresh and healthy for the new or year? Maybe it's because citrus is in season in … Continue reading (Spiked) Grapefruit Soda.

The Friday Post.

January 14, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ 2 Comments

Made it. It's Friday. Oh glory glory. I don't know about you, but I think of Friday as a weekly holiday. I'm not one who needs much encouragement to celebrate something, but I think we can all get behind this one. How was your week? I feel like mine passed in such a blur. Highlights … Continue reading The Friday Post.

Pizza Friday. (And Our Favorite Pizza Dough Recipe)

January 13, 2022January 22, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ 2 Comments

Pizza night begins on Thursday night for me. After the boys are in bed, the house is cleaned up, the dishes are being whirred clean in the dishwasher, the laundry is tumbling, but generally just before I step into the shower, a little reminder goes off on my phone. *MAKE PIZZA DOUGH*. Yelling at me … Continue reading Pizza Friday. (And Our Favorite Pizza Dough Recipe)

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