The Boxed app comes through courtesy of the Ibotta app.  Like Jet, it is an online shopping resource for groceries and other bulk needs. I have pros and cons for this app, as while it has proven useful, it is...

This week’s inspiration comes from the work of Beatriz Milhazes, a Brazilian artist born in 1960.  Her work is characterized by strong shapes from nature and bright colors. She is associated most highly...

Sonia Delaunay was the inspiration for Love Art, Happy Life this week. I must say, I was a little daunted by this one, not because I didn’t like it or because I didn’t feel it was worthy, but more...

Thoreau noted that, ‘the language of friendship is not words, but meanings’. This is a frustrating quote for me to think about, as I am not a great friend in many ways: I don’t remember...

I have never made fruit salad…until today! In my research to complete this simple dish via Pinterest, I realized that a simple ton of different recipes exists for fruit salad. My criteria were slimmed by...

I really like being able to shop in app form, especially for groceries.  Recently, Ibotta featured two new sites:  Jet and Boxed and I tried both! Today, I talk about my experience and savings with Jet. A...

I’ve sketched off an on over the past few weeks, but I’ve neglected to post my progress in the perspective course I’m taking on Craftsy.  The second assignment in this course is to complete a...

Week 18 of Journal 52 asked us to be inspired by purple in honor of Prince.  It’s not that I didn’t really like Prince or think that he didn’t deserve honors, but I felt awkward about it and...