Coffee Talk – On Feminism & Appropriation

Barbie & Feminism International Women's Day was yesterday, and to celebrate, Barbie has released a line of dolls based on inspiring and historic women.  It's called the Role Models collection. I played with Barbie dolls when I was little.  That was back before they came in different sizes and skin tones. Heck, back then it…

Read More

So… this Lent thing….

For Lent this year, I decided to give up all of my extra spending.  I’m not buying anything that I don’t NEED.  That’s everything from new clothes, and fabric to take-out for lunch.  It’s not been a week yet, and it’s already driving me crazy. I keep finding fabulous things I WANT. Of course, The…

Read More

It’s Lent

Today is Ash Wednesday, which is the first official day of Lent.  Now for lent, I’m either supposed to give up something, or add something to my schedule.  This year for lent I’m going to give up my mess.  Yes, my mess.  My whole house is a mess most of the time because I don’t…

Read More

I Scream for Ice Cream!

For those of you that don’t know, my hubby and I gave up Ice Cream for Lent.  This should be a simple thing.  It’s not like I gave up all desserts, just Ice Cream.  What I failed to realize, is that because Easter is so late this year, I am not going to get to…

Read More