Self-care is the most important thing you can do for yourself and for those around you. It is also a bit of a buzzword these days. Of the many self-care apps this writer has downloaded (and there have been many),… Continue Reading
Over the years, we’ve put together many a holiday gift-giving guide. This year, we’re doing something a little different. You can still find all of our other gift guides (loaded with great ideas) here and here and here and here.… Continue Reading
We’re big fans of commemorating big events. And just like that, it’s been 10 years since we first started Fun Things! What a long strange trip it’s been! Thank you for your support and for reading. Here’s to another 10!… Continue Reading
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Nothing lasts forever. I’m certainly guilty of buying and gifting the new plastic hotness. These things are fun for the moment, but wind up being a waste of space and money. Ideally, if you are giving someone something you want… Continue Reading
The puzzle game hasn’t had a disruption since the 3D Puzzle craze of the 90’s. All industries evolve, but with the increase in puzzle popularity (thanks pandemic 😳?) the puzzle industry really had to kick it into high gear. Gone… Continue Reading
Plastic bags are bad for the environment, but they exist. Let’s try and mitigate the damage by using plastic grocery bags as many times as you can before disposing/recycling. Here are 15 ways you may not have considered. Continue Reading
For those of you who don’t like to do a lot of reading, below is the TL;DR version of the article.Definition of TL;DR here. For more information see below article. 11 Things You Should Be Cleaning With A Lint Roller:… Continue Reading
2019… THIS year. Right? Highs, lows. Ups, downs. Just like any other year. Except more somehow. We both love a good gift guide this time of the year. We each find ourselves keeping mental notes throughout the year on items… Continue Reading
Some things I know about doing laundry: suds are a lie, NO ONE should be using fabric softener, and don’t dry your towels in a dryer with your clothes. Okay, the last one was a preference, and I actually know… Continue Reading
This post goes out to my fellow curly-haired fam, anyone lucky enough to style someone else’s curly hair, or anyone who is interested. I love my hair. That wasn’t always the case. When I hit puberty, my hair (along with everything else, I guess) changed.… Continue Reading
It’s time, once again, for another edition of Ain’t That Some Shit– a monthly compilation of everything that is blowing our minds lately. What IS the je ne sais quoi feeling of, “Ain’t That Some Shit?!” Is it a good thing?… Continue Reading
Week nights can be a real biznitch. Seriously. Get home, get dinner cooked, baths, brushing teeth and getting in bed. I know I am late to this weeknight hustle as I am just now working my very first 9 to… Continue Reading
Oh, Hey! It’s the first week of a new month which means it’s time for another edition of Fun Things To Do! We have so much fun stuff in this month’s missive: a new playlist, a huge announcement, and… Continue Reading
Today I wanted to share one of my go-to recipes that is a sure-fire hit for almost any occasion. It is an exotic riff on deviled eggs. Even those who are reticent about Indian spices love this recipe. I pull it out for… Continue Reading
What IS the je ne sais quoi feeling of, “Ain’t That Some Shit?!” Is it a good thing? Is it a bad thing? Who knows? It is a Coralie original, and one that quickly entered into Leigh’s vocabulary. Join us again, as… Continue Reading
I wish was a baller. No. Not a basketball player. I mean a “ball-ah”. I would just ball out all the time. Sometimes I pretend I am a baller- especially when I am on vacation. And what better time to… Continue Reading
Okay. I have been listening to this self-termed “joyfunk” band out of Tuscaloosa, Alabama called CBDB. At first I was listening to them because Bub was listening to them around the house. But then, I found myself listening… Continue Reading
About a year ago, I purchased an item from an online vendor that I’d never used. It happens. Often. But, for whatever reason, my one purchase put me on a list of relentless mailing. And not just from the original vendor.… Continue Reading
Missing our own Blogaversary?! Ain’t that some shit?! We have both been so slammed with traveling, houseguests, and (oh yeah) everything else that life throws out there that we missed our own Blogaversary! We’ve had the post scheduled for… Continue Reading