A Reflection on Juneteenth
The nationwide protests against racism and police brutality has really brought Juneteeth to the forefront this year, celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. I’ll admit, it wasn’t something I ever learned in school. I didn’t even know the holiday existed until perhaps three or four years ago. The past month has brought on a lot of reflection about how I can personally do better in understanding the realities of the world and chip away from the bubble I grew up in, despite my thinking I wasn’t in a bubble. One way is to expand my children’s understanding of the world early.
My Toddler’s Most Searing Insult Yet
I’m not sure where my two-year-old daughter picked this up from, but it’s fantastic. I am going to add that to my repertoire of insults to lob at people who displease me.
What’s Cooking: One-Dish Kielbasa with Potatoes, Cabbage, and Mushrooms
A satisfying, one-dish meal perfect for chillier days.
Review: FabFitFun Summer Box 2020
For the past few years, both my Facebook and Instagram have been peppered with ads for FabFitFun’s seasonal subscription boxes. They always intrigued me, but I didn’t bite the bullet until the Summer 2020 box, which was being offered at $39.99 for first-time subscribers. Will I buy it again? Here’s what I received and my review.
Garden Tower Project: Day 3 Update
We saw our first signs of life today in our Stop & Shop Grow & Learn vegetable and herb garden, which we planted in anticipation of my soon-to-arrive garden tower from The Garden Tower Project.