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The Metroka Family

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Sweet Nightgowns for Summer.

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ 2 Comments

You guys, the second half of the school year has just really gotten the best of me this year. I haven't posted a thing on here since February and it's not for lack of post ideas. I have so many! It's for lack of time time time. I know. This coming from the person who … Continue reading Sweet Nightgowns for Summer.

The Friday Post. [vol. 4]

February 11, 2022August 5, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ Leave a comment

It's here! It's Friday! Hooray! SO very grateful that my parents were here this week. We took advantage of them like crazy. My car was in the shop all freaking week , so they drove the boys and I around, let me borrow their car when I needed it, made dinner every night, cleaned, done … Continue reading The Friday Post. [vol. 4]

Seed Packet Valentines.

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ Leave a comment

Sometimes I have a hard time deciding if something is worth a blog post when a picture is really all you need, but I know lots of people like to see links for the exact things used in said pictures, so here we are with a helpful little blog post to make your own seed … Continue reading Seed Packet Valentines.

The Friday Post. [vol. 3]

January 28, 2022August 5, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ 1 Comment

Happy Friday!! Doing my weekly sigh of relief and popping in here to say hi, give a little update and to share some fun links from the week! Luke went back to school on Wednesday after his bout of pneumonia and is pretty much back to his jolly little self. Still has a yucky cough, … Continue reading The Friday Post. [vol. 3]

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, 2022August 1, 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.

The Friday Post. [vol. 2]

January 21, 2022August 5, 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. [vol. 2]

The Friday Post. [vol. 1]

January 14, 2022August 5, 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. [vol. 1]

Hello There!

January 7, 2022January 10, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ Leave a comment

Welcome to a tiny corner of the internet! Things are just getting up and running around here, but you can expect to see posts on food, books, motherhood, marriage, home, librarian-life and the like. Most of you have probably found yourselves here from my Instagram account (which if not, here's the link!) and if you're … Continue reading Hello There!

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