i love crochet. my g.ma took the time to thoughtfully teach me when i was 9
and i have been whipping stuff out for almost 20 years.
however, this woman is a goddess.
wow.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
.good read.
well, i do a lot of reading and not much posting about books.
that will change in 2011.
i recently finished "The Life You Can Save" by Peter Singer.
it was a great book to get me thinking in the new year.
highly recommended.
if you have three minutes, here is a little video question,
giving you something to think about for the moment.
.peace.love.life.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
.new look.
hope you like the new look! i thought it was time since i received my first read acknowledgment! i was chosen as one of the top 50 bicycle blogs from guidetoonlineschools.com :) so excited to continue the bike love. xxoo
Thursday, December 30, 2010
.pucker up.
thanks to an awesome gift pack (from minneapolis) and even awesomer friends (who sent it), i made my first batch of lip balm! i love learning how to make my own things and sharing the wealth along the way. yeah for moisturized and luscious lips!
beeswax, grapeseed oil, vitamin E oil, cherry flavor oil and empty containers
easy enough, this recipe can be made in the microwave as well.
since i didn't have one to use, i had to improvise by warming water and using a can to melt the oils and wax. it worked perfectly!
p.s. this method is also how i melt old candles to make new ones, just make sure the water isn't too hot!
with all the oils mixed up, it smelt so good i was ready to put it on my lips!
using a disposable tincture I was able to get the melted mixture into the tubes.
perfecto!
if i were to do it again, i would reserve a little to top off the pour after the base has hardened to make the tops a little more round instead of sunken in.
for these i used the same recipe but I added a few shavings of some burt's bees lipstick into the melted mixture for just a tint of color
viola!
+.peace.love.lip balm.+
a special thanks to nick and tiff
mexico!
hola! recently my family and i took a week long trip to mexico in the riviera maya. my parents recently celebrated their 30 year wedding anniversary and my cousin had his wedding while we were there as well. the trip was full of family, fun, and relaxing free time on the ocean. what could be better?
my first time zip lining!
stoked to be exploring a fresh water underground cave
ben tanning (or should i say burning) in the tropical sun
nothing is better than listening to my brother strum some great tunes on the beach
the ruins at tulum
.+peace.love.mexico+.
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