breaking in my platform with Yulady For the whole story about how my adoring husband rescued me from self-pity and a weekend of pajamas and chick flicks, read my blog about how I ditch the gym when it’s time to get fit FOR REAL. Today’s post is about what came out of that very-wrong-weekend-turned-right. As … (Read More)
DIY & crafting
Valentine’s Day: Borucki-Style
Instead of buying gifts for Valentine’s Day, we have made a tradition of making hand-made gifts for each other each year. This year, we’re making something together… a shadowbox craft featuring our “future cabin in the woods” and little trinkets representing things we love as a couple. We had a ball picking out cheesy goodies … (Read More)
More Etsy Love
I’m terrible at Xmas shopping. Nary a gift search for a family member or friend is completed without a purchase being made for myself. Add to my list of goodies-for-moi two personalized necklaces from yet another talented Etsy vendor, Tiny Token Designs. One will feature Justin’s and my names and our wedding date, and the … (Read More)
Our Garden
As part of our continuous efforts to further prepare for the unavoidable eventuality of a Mad Max world, Justin and I decided that this year we would enlarge our vegetable garden and try to grow our own food. I already had a somewhat extensively landscaped backyard space before Justin moved in, but we’ve been working … (Read More)