Monday Listicles: Then and Now

In which I address my younger self.So.This week Stasha is asking us to share ten ways we are different from then versus now.Bwahahahaha!If I knew then what I know now…there would be a total different vibe to me.Maybe.I like to think that all of the things I *THINK* I screwed up were actually a happy accident to make me, well me.Now then:…

Write a Review Wednesday: Goodnight Goon

From School Library Journal Grade 1–3—Imitation can indeed be sincere flattery, as Rex proves in his slightly eerie reworking of Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd’s classic bedtime tale. The young bunny has been replaced by a little monster, but he still wears striped pajamas as he lies in his bed and says good night to his surroundings. “In the…

Tangled Tuesdays: Baby I’m Amazed + Blog Things!

Baby amazed My trip to the Lion Brand store netted me some Amazing yarn…literally! While browsing the store I fell in lust with a wrap made using Amazing yarn and decided to challenge myself. I purchased the required amount and set to work. Source: lionbrand.com via Rachée on Pinterest The pattern I am using is the Maple Shade Wrap from…

Monday Listicles: Girl, You Got it Going On!

So, this week Stasha is asking us to share ten compliments for Monday Listicles. Compliments are hard. Despite my boasts that “I am Rachee, hear me roar!” there is a small huge part of me that just likes to pick, pick, pick at my soul and dump all over myself. (Shocker, isn’t it!). Anywho, here are ten compliments that I’ve heard…

Music Mondays: Alabama Shakes

While listening to NPR one evening I was blown away by Alabama Shakes. The group of four are a mix of blues, funk, soul, and it just works. Their debut album, Boys and Girls is just phenomenal. If you are looking for that new sound give a listen. While I am digging the whole album, so far my favorites are Hold…