And… We’re Here!
This is going to be another quick post, folks… And for that, I apologize. But, somehow, I managed to pack my laptop but not my laptop charger… where it is in the boxes that are hopefully in storage, lord only… Continue Reading
Author: Leigh
And… We’re Out!
I try not to “phone-in” posts but yall are just going to have to forgive me this time… If you’ve ever moved you’ll completely understand how exhausted I am. The movers came and the movers went… it took three guys… Continue Reading
You Gotta Have Friends… and Breaks.
As I was brushing my teeth, completely exhausted (emotionally and physically), it occurred to me that I hadn’t written my post for Monday (today). Oops. Not that FTTDWYW isn’t my top priority right now, but there are understandably other things… Continue Reading
Pesto is the BESTO!!!
Although pesto is traditionally a sauce made of basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese, pesto has many many variations. The word “pesto” comes from the Italian word, “pestare,” which means, “to pound or crush” which refers to its original preparation… Continue Reading
Parting Partying is Such Sweet Sorrow: Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies
As you know, I’m in the process of moving from Chicago to Los Angeles. Matter of fact, this time next week will be the actual day we’re moving. But, for now, I’m pack-a-lacking and am surrounded by boxes and empty… Continue Reading
Length Over Strength, Rubbers, and Tricks
Whoa whoa whoa… slow down… I’m just talkin’ about Bridge. And I definitely dig it. What did you think I was talking about? I’ve always loved playing games, but especially cards. Just, in general. I like the ingenuity of… Continue Reading
Ch-Ch-Ch-CHIA (Seeds): 101
Pomegranates. Acai Berries. Noni Juice. Are these foods good for you? Absolutely. But, to me, they are fad foods… foods that become incredibly popular and buzz words for selling more stuff at Whole Foods. Chia Seeds are totally the new… Continue Reading
The Only Green Beans Jojo Will Eat
Jojo, like Life cereal’s Mikey, doesn’t like a lot of foods… well, healthy foods, at least. I’m not making fun of him… he’d be the first person to admit it himself. So, when I find a veggie recipe that he will… Continue Reading
Stuff… and Junk… STUFF AND JUNK!
It’s started: the boxes, the tape, the to-do lists… the daily mini-freak outs. I’m trying to breathe, but things are actually starting to become real. Things are coming off shelves. Movers are coming to make estimates. Emails are being written… Continue Reading
A Guest Post By: Non-Judgmental Lawyer
In this post, the problems and people are real, but the names are hidden to protect anonymity… If YOU have a question for the Non-Judgmental Lawyer, email it to fttdwyw@gmail.com Enjoy! ~ Leigh Dear Non-Judgmental Lawyer, What are the… Continue Reading
Fun Things To Do While You’re… MOVING?!
No. The website isn’t going anywhere… but I (Leigh) am. It’s official… Josh and I are moving to Los Angeles in a few weeks. Josh found a great job in Glendale and he starts June 10th. So, get ready for… Continue Reading
Tortilla Life Hack
Do you know what is the best? Those deep-fried tortilla bowls that you get when you get a taco salad. I never eat them because they are super bad for you… but I saw something on Pinterest that might change… Continue Reading
#operationweddingcake
I had the absolute pleasure, this weekend, of helping my awesome friend Erica make a wedding cake for our mutual friends Elizabeth and Bryan who married this past Sunday. The whole adventure started a little over a month ago while I was… Continue Reading
Double Tres: 33
Double Tres… The Jesus Birthday… It’s not 16, 18, 21, 25, or even 30… What do you do for a 33rd birthday? My friend Amanda once told me on my birthday many years ago (and I have told everyone else since then… Continue Reading
Two… TWO Watermelon Life-Hacks!
Do you ever have one of those light bulb moments, where you learn how to do something the right way after a lifetime of doing it the harder, more laborious way? I love those moments. It means I’ve added another… Continue Reading
A Guest Post by “Non-Judgmental Lawyer”: An Anonymous Advice Column
**Admin Note** I (Leigh) know a lot of attorneys; both in my family and in my friend base. And there is, absolutely, a reason why attorneys get paid more for their time than the average bear. They KNOW stuff– stuff that most people don’t know… Continue Reading
Bacon Basket Weaving- Part Food. Part Craft. All Awesome.
For those who eat it, bacon is delicious. In the past few years, however, bacon has become kind of a saturated fad. There for awhile, it was showing up in everything- chocolate bacon, bacon rice-krispie treats, bacon martinis, bacon tattoos, bacon everything. I was… Continue Reading
Green.
Spring is starting to sprung on Chicago… finally. We’ve had some cold, cloudy weeks lately- there was a six day stretch where there was no sunshine. None. But, finally, it seems like we are edging closer to Spring. Although today was still a… Continue Reading
A Pinterest Experiment: Ramen Noodle Upgrade!
I am kind of obsessed with Trader Joes. If you don’t have one near you, then I’m sorry… cause they are awesome and hopefully one day you TOO can experience the coolness. One of the items I’m kind of in… Continue Reading
Re-Use That Thing! Happy Earth Day, Y’all!
I don’t have kids. I don’t have pets. I do, however, have two plants. I have a beautiful peace lily named “Robert Plant” and then this cool thing to the left that I bought at Trader Joes. Anybody know what… Continue Reading