I've participated in social media fasts before, and I found them to be really helpful. At the time, it allowed me to focus on some important things without distraction. It was amazing how much I felt aware of myself and the world around me. I've also been trying to cut down how and when I use my phone as a crutch or distraction. So between Christmas and New Year's I decided to give myself a little respite from social media and connectedness and put away my phone. I would take the opportunity … [Read more...] about an attempt to unplug
three things: delayed new year
Don't you worry, I'm still here. Just a little bit of a delayed start in the New Year. I have a couple of excuses involving Hercules and well, I've been sick. So that stinks. And I haven't bounded into 2014 as I had hoped. It's more like crawling and stopping to rest every 20 to 25 minutes. And being sick has left me feeling a little blue. Because I've been playing fast and loose with my diet and that's what got me into this sick mess. Because I've been reading too much and watching too many … [Read more...] about three things: delayed new year
happy days
Hey there. Just a little reminder that I'll be taking the week off from the blog. Try not to miss me too much. While I'm away you can always check out my Food Favorites from 2013 if you haven't had a chance yet. I'll be back on January 2nd, rested and fresh and ready to start the New Year. As for Christmas - you've got this. It's time to let go whatever didn't get done and enjoy what did. This year I realized that I never quite feel ready, but then it's here. And then it's … [Read more...] about happy days
what kaly found – favorite recipes
I haven't spent a lot of time writing about food and health on the blog, because I feel like there's already so much information out there, and I don't really have anything new to add to the conversation. But today I'm really excited to share with you a little something that's become a holiday tradition in our house. Two years ago I was trying to think of a gift that I could make, that would be useful and not just more stuff. I started keeping track of our favorite family recipes and printing … [Read more...] about what kaly found – favorite recipes
how it went down at the cookie swap
I am right in the middle of preparing a little holiday gift/surprise for the blog, and no it's not a holiday video. Did that three years ago. Just call me cutting edge. I was considering skipping posting today - no time! no time! - but then I just had to share how it went down at the cookie swap. Last Wednesday I posted a heartfelt but very short post. Remember? What will you bring? So I'm coming clean. The real reason I posted such a short post is that I was getting ready for a cookie swap. … [Read more...] about how it went down at the cookie swap
where’s the spirit?
Are you getting sick of all my holiday shenanigans? Not many days left until winter break. I'll be shutting down ye ole blog from December 22 through New Year's Day so only a few posts left in 2013. If you can't stand a Kaly-free Christmas, I'm sure I'll be posting a highly edited version of my holiday over on Instagram. This weekend I had planned outings and projects all revolving around Christmas and being in the spirit of things. We're making memories man. And building traditions. Isn't … [Read more...] about where’s the spirit?
what kaly found v.10
This week I have a little something for everyone on your list. Enjoy what kaly found v.10 - gift guide style. For the romantics - There's been a lot of discussion this week about Love Actually and whether or not it's a good movie or a romantic movie or even a Christmas movie. If you want to get in on the discussion, you can read the criticism here, and then the defenders start to come out here and here. Personally it's one of my favorite movies ever. I even modeled our holiday card … [Read more...] about what kaly found v.10
what will you bring?
I've got giving on my mind. And the new year. And I'm really amped up for both. And somehow, I've managed to keep the spending and the shopping and the mania under control. Fingers crossed with two weeks left. (If you're feeling the pull to do more, check out my posts on finding the balance and three things at the center of our holiday.) And with this extra time and space, I'm zooming out. Way, way out. I'm looking at the big picture. I'm looking at a warm shelter after many said … [Read more...] about what will you bring?