More Random Thoughts: Insomniac Edition

I’ve been crazy busy for the last couple of weeks, which means that I haven’t had time to think enough to develop a real blog post. It doesn’t help that Baguette has had several bad nights of sleep. Apparently tonight… Read moreMore Random Thoughts: Insomniac Edition

Dr. Strangekit – Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying (a little) and Love the Big One (a little)

For those of you who asked about our earthquake kits, here is the first in a series of guest posts by Mr. Sandwich, our family’s Emergency Management Coordinator. What I remember about that morning of January 17th was the sound… Read moreDr. Strangekit – Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying (a little) and Love the Big One (a little)

10 Things I Found in My Closet

This week’s Monday Listicles asks us to share 10 things from our closets. Ta da! A pile of clothes to be donated. An empty shoebox. A shoebox with unworn crosstrainers. A backpack filled with emergency supplies. Another backpack filled with… Read more10 Things I Found in My Closet

Nearly Wordless Wednesday

So many blog posts, so little time! I have a number of posts in mind, some requiring a lot of photo editing and some requiring a lot of writing. Yet what I lack is the time to do either right… Read moreNearly Wordless Wednesday

Mixed Messages

As you can see, these were displayed next to each other at Target. I know that the one on the left is sold in the boys’ section of the Carters store, because that’s where I bought them for Baguette. (I… Read moreMixed Messages

Not Enough

Over at Wandering Scientist, Cloud has a post about dealing with a multitude of holiday food drives. I’m facing the same thing. My workplace has one. My alumni club has one. Baguette’s day care has one. Each of them benefited… Read moreNot Enough

Now and Then: A List

So I came across the term “Listicles” as I was reading Life Ever Since. And I’ve got to be honest–I’m not sure I can say that without giggling. Yes, I am a teenager. But it turns out that’s actually relevant,… Read moreNow and Then: A List

Leaf Bag List: My Fall Goals

Just before summer began, I was inspired to create a “Sand Pail List.” I didn’t fulfill all of my summer goals, but that’s okay–Fall offers new opportunities! So what do I want to do this Fall? Hmm . . …. Read moreLeaf Bag List: My Fall Goals

Fun With Tshirts

Zazzle is so much fun! Come on, you know you want this for your toddler. Or a toddler you know. Or a toddler you’ve seen. Tragic Sandwich: Toddler Edition by TragicSandwich Browse Tragic T-Shirts

Traditions: Mother’s Day

Baguette was born in April, so my first Mother’s Day was, like every other day, filled with New Mommy Exhaustion. But Mr. Sandwich wanted to make it special for me, and gave me all three things that I asked for…. Read moreTraditions: Mother’s Day