I've been on spring break for a week, and it has been GLORIOUS. Spring is here, there's so much sunshine, I get to be outside all the time, I've seen a lot of friends I was neglecting and got to hang out with my nephew and sister. It's been 💯. Here are some of the … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 4.16.17
Making and using a weighted blanket
Guys! I made my weighted blanket! Isn't she gorgeous? A weighted blanket is exactly what it sounds like. It's a blanket sewn into a grid and in each square of the grid is some kind of weight, usually plastic pellets(natural stuff like corn and rice works, but can rot and isn't washable). You snuggle up under … Continue reading Making and using a weighted blanket
Weekly Roundup 4.2.17
Can we just talk about how maybe, just maybe, spring is here? I mean: sun. My feet aren't cold if I wear sneakers. I don't have to wear my winter coat to stay warm. YES. Here are other things I'm loving: This girl who thinks a water heater is a robot. Donate a year of school … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 4.2.17
Weekly Roundup 3.26.17
I'm in the middle of making my weighted blanket (post coming soon!), but I took a break to stuff my face with Chipotle, watch an episode of The Mindy Project and share these awesome things with you: This baby otter trying to find a comfortable sleeping position, which is basically my every night. This video about … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 3.26.17
Weekly Roundup 3.19.17
How is it past the halfway point of March already?! This is - wait for it - madness. (I'm sorry. I had to.) This week, a special collection of adorable animals and other ephemera. This baby otter. These happy goats. This dog, who is just sliding down a mountain, living his best life. And this … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 3.19.17
How my dog helps my anxiety
Look at this face. Look how cute. I get to come home to this every day, and it's amazing. I say all the time that I don't know how I would have gotten through all of the really intense anxiety stuff without the dude and my sister. And I really don't. But I also wouldn't … Continue reading How my dog helps my anxiety
Weekly Roundup 3.12.17
Guys. It's about to get real hectic in my life. I've got like five different ideas for posts, but no time to write them considering that my students have a huge project due on Tuesday and I have to grade them basically the second they hand them in. To help me avoid thinking about the … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 3.12.17
Weekly Roundup 3.5.17
Weekly roundup is back! Check out: This listicle about things people do because of their depression. These photos showing the public and private sides of people (ok, they happen to be celebrities but let's ignore that because I'm not into celebrity culture). These dogs, who are BFFs, and one helps the other with his anxiety. … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 3.5.17
Updated toolkit
I'M BACK! Listen, guys. Vacation is a MUST. We didn't go anywhere, and it. was. glorious. I had the best time ever sitting on my couch, watching The West Wing, and playing with my nephew, whose current obsessions include the handle to their balcony door, drinking water out of a glass, and eating my yogurt so … Continue reading Updated toolkit
Update 2.19.17
Hey guys! I'm on vacation from school this week, and I've decided to truly make it a vacation: meaning, the only things I'm responsible for are food, sleep, showering, and babysitting my nephew. (And also my relationship. And the dog. But that's it.) So, no roundup this week, BUT I promise I'll have some rad … Continue reading Update 2.19.17
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