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Scrabble Slam
I am a lover of games, and I have recently been introduced to a new one: Scrabble Slam.It goes a little something like this: The dealers makes one four-letter word using the letter cards (such as love, slap, ooze, etc.) and then deals the rest of the cards among the players. When the game starts, each player tries to add a card to change the word. For example, if we started with “love,” someone could add an “i” over the “o” to make “live.” Then “live” could be transformed into “lice” with the addition of a “c.” By the time you dig through all your cards and find … Read More
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Getting Ready for Motherhood
Matt and I have talked about trying to start getting pregnant this summer. While I’m busy preparing my body for conception, I’m also trying to prepare my mind. I know I can’t fully understand how my life will change with a baby*, but I can try to imagine it, as a way of better preparing myself.
For example, when I pull myself out of bed at 5:30am (usually after 7 or 8 hours of sleep), I try to think about what it will be like to wake up through the night in order to satiate an infant’s needs. When I sleep in on Saturday morning, I think about what it … Read More
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Recipes to Add to Our Binder
Last week, there was a sale on local cauliflower at Whole Foods. It was $2.99 per head (not per pound). That meant I had to buy the biggest head of cauliflower available (not very pragmatic, I now realize).Once I got home, I learned that we already had a head of cauliflower left over from the pre-holiday. Oy vey!
Luckily, I am in love with this cauliflower recipe. While I’m adding recipes to our binder, I’m also going to add this recipe for make-your-own-salad dressing. It’s surprisingly easy to whip up a quick vinaigrette, especially if you have an old jam jar lying around to use as … Read More