Nicole’s Favourite Things: The “It’s Festivus For The Rest Of Us” Edition

Happy Festivus, everyone! As is tradition on this day, I will air some grievances. To be honest, I don't really have many grievances, but I do have a grievance-adjacent issue. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a house in … [Continue reading]

Sisters From Other Misters

It's Fun Mail Season! It's so nice to open the mailbox to see something other than flyers - which I still get because the fellow who delivers them is developmentally disabled and I will NOT put him out of a job, I just recycle them upon receipt - and … [Continue reading]

Five For Friday: The Best Gifts Ever Edition

'Tis the season for gift guides! There are so many lovely ones out there and I love to peruse them all. Funnily enough, I almost never buy anything that was featured in a gift guide, because by the time the guides come out I have already completed my … [Continue reading]

I Am Strong, I Am Invincible, I Am Never Taking The Car In For Servicing Again

There are some chores, or "care tasks," that only I do around the house. For example, I and I alone obtain groceries and make dinner Every Single Day, clean the hard-water marks off the shower doors, and take the Dove soap box from the bathroom … [Continue reading]

Three For Thursday: The “Holiday Questions Answered” Edition

This week was my last week of yoga classes until January, and I have to say that I have the most wonderful students in the world. I was the recipient of many cards - some hand-drawn - and gifts, as well as a ton of baking. Two of my students in … [Continue reading]

Fancy Festivities and Friends

Here's Your One Chance, Fancy, Don't Let Me Down. Back in September 2020, when the kids first went back to in-person school after lockdown, my younger son told me that just walking through the halls and being around so many people made him really … [Continue reading]

Three For Thursday: The “Do You Remember The (very first) Night of December” Edition

She Puzzled And Puzzled 'Til Her Puzzler Was Sore, Then Nicole Thought Of Something She Hadn't Before. Happy December! One of the very most exciting things about December First is the start of Advent calendars. I don't know about you, but for me, … [Continue reading]