The Word of the Day

Productivity.

Literally. I woke up this morning having already decided that working out was the last thing I wanted to do today, so I'd just try to be productive instead.

I ended up cleaning my closet out and doing every scrap of laundry I own.

And then- of course- I worked out anyway.

All's Fare That's Made Fare

Today marked one of our last summer adventures for the year, and of course, it was to our local health food store, EarthFare, to make one of my favorite things on the face of the planet.

Peanut Butter.

DIY: The Velveteen Headband

On the way home from the zoo on Friday, we managed to swing by my mom's favorite fabric store, where I found the most luscious velvet ribbon ever, in the most lovely colors.

 Inspired by all the bow-love shown over at A Beautiful Mess, I decided that I'd make a floppy bow headband with a precious length of it.

 Here's how it happened:

Pizzanatomy 101

For years and years, I have roamed the Earth, taste-testing pizzas from all over, forever intent on finding out what makes the best pizza ever.

My quest has taken me hither and yon. I've battled crumbly crusts and soggy toppings, burnt cheese and some pretty unorthodox sausages. I've done tiny pizza bars and chains as far as the eye can see. I've made my own, and I've eaten someone else's. Piece by piece, I've gathered the necessary formula, and here I am to share with all of you the fruits of my labor:

Pizzanatomy 101: The Art of Great Pizza 

Through the Zoo and Back Again

Today was our annual summer trip to the zoo- a tradition maintained for just about ever, as a last-minute trip before school begins for the year. It always makes for a pretty grand adventure, and the weather was pretty much perfect for it today.