Weekend Things

This is the scene on our back patio. It's a lot of take in, I know. Last fall's leaves. Good Will + Salvation Army donations. Waste from our small kitchen renovation. All sorts of other clutter. More than will fit in this tiny square photo.

Much more.

// Spring Cleaning //

We're all about it this weekend. I'm sure I'll recap sometime.

Here are some fantastic articles I've been reading on why Less = More.

This job is far, far overdue.

// Just Don't //

Here are 4 Questions You Should Never Ask at a Farmers Market.

You know you've heard people inquiring before. But YAY for market season!

// Cup-O-No //

Sometimes I feel like I'm missing out. Other times not.

I don't drink coffee -- never have. Sensitive to caffeine, I guess.

Here are my favorite herbal teas -- what's your morning beverage of choice?

// Homesteading Links //

Check out Chrissy's amazing chicken coop -- major envy!

Drool over this beautiful raised-bed veggie garden.

And get a jump start on homemade citronella candles.

// Speaking of Gardening // 

Have you seen these super easy raised bed gardening kits?

I'm tempted to get one. Or perhaps this fancier, tiered version -- gorgeous!!!

Trying to do the analysis to see if DIY might be more expensive in this case.

 // We're Watching //

Bomb Girls via streaming on Netflix.
I'd also like to watch all my favorite Lifetime Movies again. Hahah!
And I can't wait to see The Great Gatsby.

// Fashion Finds //

Lightweight sweaters + cardigans perfect for spring chill or summer air conditioning.

Color-blocked retro lingerie + accessories. -- my favorite

Cute MeMoi spring leggings + tights.

// Taxed Enough Already //

I can't believe I haven't finished our taxes yet. I'm 85% done.

Talk about last-minute. Anyway: here's 5 Myths About Taxes.

Also: 1/3 of Americans LIKE Taxes, Who are They?

// Good Reads //

Thug Kitchen -- healthy eating with some major attitude.

How to Be a Minimalist with Kids -- and BONUS: I love Zen Habits

Park Slope Wonderplanet -- mommy blog satire + after visiting the city, frighteningly believable!

// I want to Live with Ellen //

I know you've already got Portia, but c'mon, Ellen.

Can I -- pretty please -- stay in a spare room with you in your lovely home? 

And here's what you may have missed this week on Writing Chapter Three!


Have a great weekend!

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