Happy weekend, everyone! How was your week? Manage to squeeze in any summer fun? Michael and I spent a few good work days in China Village while my parents were at their respective offices, but also we also caught up with some college friends for some Portland exploring and time at a lake in southern Maine. The weather has been perfect – not too hot, just sunny enough, and a cool breeze. I had forgotten how amazing August in Maine can be! We’re crossing our fingers the weather will stay just as perfect for my sister’s wedding next weekend. So far, the forecast looks good!
We’re off to pick some blueberries, but in the meantime, here are a few really helpful and useful things from around the interwebs this week.
A mobile school that follows nomadic groups in Kenya.
How to work a room when you don’t know a soul.
Do you really need a microwave and a dishwasher? (I would love to know where you land on this. I used to wish every day for a dishwasher but now I’m not so sure we really need one!)
Eleven easy packing tips. Some gems in here, like how to pack necklaces without getting tangled!
Bookmarking these amazing wall murals for at least one room in our new house. Prices are really comparable to wallpaper but they’re so unique!
How to write a sympathy card, from someone who has recent experience.
Happiest of summer weekends to you all!
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So our dishwasher is extra storage for our pans/wok/pizza stone, ie things we don’t use that often. It’s only me and my husband, so the dished get done by hand (even when we are cooking for Thanksgiving). We just clean up as we go … Now the microwave on the other hand is a must (we have the kind above the stove)! We do use it to heat water and whatnot, but it is also storage because our cat is a night-time counter surfer who believes nothing is sacred. He once ate my husband’s homemade birthday cupcakes, I mean completely licked out the paper liners!!! So anything we might not want to refrigerate gets put up in the micro: bread, compostable stuff, etc.
Can’t wait to see more of your house! So excited for you both!