When the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” mandate hit Washington, I was bummed. Not least of which was because that meant not being able to see the kiddos at my job. But there was a part of me that really believed I was *made* for quarantine. I’m a consummate introvert. People exhaust me. Working in my pajamas is something that appeals to me. Intersperse this with occasional episodes of I Love Lucy and Law and Order:SVU and you’ve got my personal version of paradise. It did start well enough. I’d read other’s quarantine experiences and their death spiral through the kitchen
Author: Kristen Grace
Beauty junkie, food obsessed, and constant wanderer.
First Responder Childcare and the Fight for Sanitization
I hope everyone reading this is finding themselves in good health. As part of my job duties as an educator, I have been called upon to provide childcare duties to the children of first responders–something that is most definitely needed at this time of crisis. It’s a job I was more than happy to do–until I arrived on site. We were promised a district nurse, who would screen all incoming adults and children for health issues before allowing them access to childcare. We were also promised stringent sanitization protocols that are, well, barely there. Our “nurse” is no nurse, but
Chouquettes (Sugar Puffs)
I think we all, at some point in the middle of being locked in at home, will run out of frozen dinner and start to actually cook. Or in my case, BAKE. I love to bake. The end result is most likely yummy and full of sugar, two elements that I love to have incorporated into my food. You can see why chouquettes sounded good. They’re sugar puffs. That must mean yummy. Sugar + yummy makes me happy. My chouquettes turned out… a little deflated. Let’s just say that they did NOT look like what I saw on Chocolate and
Fashion Cravings: Crazy Pig – Bone Hand Skull Ring
It’s been awhile since I wrote about my fashion cravings… But being quarantined has provided me FAR too much time to window shop. It’s taking everything in me not to buy all the clothes/shoes/makeup out there. I’d say, cut my internet before I clean out my bank account but I need it to work! Which is when I came across Crazy Pig–A silversmithing business if ever there was one. They’re known for their skull rings which are the epitome of rock and roll chic. Though I wish I were edgy enough to pull off the full blown cranium-on-ring, I’m not
March Is a Disaster.
Remember when everyone was complaining that January 2020 had 472 days in it? You know what’s even longer. March 2020. This month has been a wreck for me (and everyone). Yes, quarantine and fights over toilet paper have added to my stress. The reality is though, that March stunk from the get-go for me. Let me give you a list: A student accidentally slammed the back of their head into my face. I went home with a mild concussion and a desire to sleep forever. I didn’t. A week after that, a child bit me. Bit me hard enough to
Thrashers – A Food Stand in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
I’ve had a long time to think about Thrashers, and you know what? I still don’t get it. When we went to Rehoboth Beach, I did the typical thing that any tourist would do–Google must-eat things in area. Thrashers was the place apparently. It was touted as the “must-do” because if you didn’t, then you missed the point of going to the boardwalk. Okay, well then. Go to Thrashers. The only thing Thrashers served was French fries. Also, you had to salt them yourself. Oh, and you could douse them in vinegar if you so chose. Did you hear that?
Scent for You – Black Forest Bar Soap
While in Boston, I spotted a soap maker outside Faneuil Hall. Being the constant lover of soap, I stopped by and bought a few bars. I thought there name, “Scent for You” was cute and I figured the swirly designs on the bar would look posh in my shower. Aesthetics, people. They MATTER. Anywhooo…. The scent of this was “Black Forest” but I’ll be honest… My sense of smell kind of stinks. So either this wasn’t very scented or my sniffer conked out when I used this in the shower. Maybe the whole “Scent for You” moniker was just a
Week in Review #19
How are you guys doing? Has quarantine caused you to go a little stir crazy? Have you binged watch so much Netflix that you can’t handle it anymore? Are you craving a weekend out because you wonder when the next time you’ll be able to eat at a restaurant without worrying about social distancing will be? Me too. But, I did other things this week too! I can’t forget about beauty during a crisis! It’s been the perfect opportunity to learn more about cyclomethicone! I wrote a letter to Portland, Oregon–My last outing before COVID19 shut down the world. One
Dos and Don’ts During a Pandemic
I think we can all agree that there has been no shortage of “crazy” happening lately. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that national emergencies have been declared in several countries and people want to be able to provide for their families–but there is absolutely no reason to buy twenty giant packages of toilet paper or thirty gallons of milk all at once. All of which I have seen with my very own eyes. Let the girl who had the stupidity to travel last week explain the Do’s and Don’ts of what to do during a pandemic (What? I knew
Pressure Cooker Lentils
This was unexpectedly well liked. Even my fiancé thought he’d give the Mr. Yuck face to this… but he didn’t. To be honest, I only made this because I have this rad pressure cooker from Breville and I try to find reasons to use it. Regardless of recipe, whether it sounds good or bad, if it requires a pressure cooker, I gleefully save it so I can whip out that bad boy and press “Power”. So when these pressure cooker lentils appeared on my browser, I thought, “YES!” My fiancé wished I would just make your everyday Mexican beans and