I feel silly talking more about the weddings, but on the other hand, who isn’t interested in 120 home-made napkins? The super fabulous photos in this post are from Nicole Montmarquet Photography. Crazy. There is a lot of craziness in weddings. But — One woman’s craziness is another’s obvious must-do. I personally get a panic attack… Read More »
Getting used to being thrifty.
Ah, you know, I really sometimes struggle with posting something here as an illustration of what I’m talking about, because I don’t want you to think that I think of myself as a “good example.” For one thing, I know perfectly well that gazillions of you are a hundred times more whatever it is than… Read More »
Frugal wedding: Race for a dress!
I’ve been wanting for a while to share the story about how I found my wedding gown because, well, it’s a fun story. Also because several people have told me that I should tell you about it. And mostly because I wanted to post my experience for any future brides who might go about the… Read More »
Ask Auntie Leila: I feel guilty not working!
Dear Auntie Leila, I had part-time job. I liked it. When my baby got a bit older and my husband started traveling, that little job was the greatest source of anxiety and worry. It took away my peace and made me into the kind of mother I never wanted to be: frantic, weary (in all… Read More »
Naptime DIY: Greeting Card Mobile
My sweet little baby is not yet very good at sleeping apart from me, though he does a great job at night next to me in bed, and during the day generally wrapped up in the moby (which has been a lifesaver for me!). I figure he spent the first nine months of his life… Read More »