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What to wear to the office?

What to wear to the office?

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I’ve always had trouble figuring out what to wear to the office every day. So, working from home during COVID-19 has been a big relief. I could just roll out of bed and g­­­o to work without stressing about my clothes. Now, the whole what-to-wear issue is back since I have to go to the office. I’m tempted to go the Steve Jobs/Mark Zuckerberg route and wear a “signature” outfit — essentially the same color shirt and pants every day (although I’d probably add a jacket since I am not the boss of anything much less...

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Give Me Glow Glitzen Pressed Highlighter Review & Swatches

Give Me Glow Glitzen Pressed Highlighter Review & Swatches

Glitzen Give Me Glow Glitzen Pressed Highlighter ($17.25 for 0.28 oz.) is a bright, medium copper with strong, warm undertones and a golden, metallic finish. The texture was soft, silky-smooth, and more fragile, so the powder was quick to release and did so in slight “clumps” rather than finer powder as there was a lot of binder in the product. I’d recommend using a less-dense brush and gently tapping the surface rather than doing a more moderate swirling action. It was intensely pigmented where a little went a long way. Once on my skin, the powder “melted” slightly and blended...

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Last Week of School 2021-22

Last Week of School 2021-22

N.B. Very few pictures because RCA does not allow parents to post pics of other students--and almost all pictures are group shots!What a lovely final week of school!Last weekend, we enjoyed hosting family friends who had moved out of state last year and were back for a visit, followed by Margaret's spring voice recital (her first).Monday marked the last day of any academic work at Regina Caeli Academy, the homeschool hybrid program we participated in this year. That was also the day I attended the Lower School Virtue Awards and the school Science Fair (John did a really cool mathematical...

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Cross Stitch Update

Cross Stitch Update

I had grandkids every single day this week.  YEP, every single day…and two overnights.  That leaves little time for stitching or sewing which is totally okay.  I love the kids and so enjoy time with them…but that explains a bit why I didn’t accomplish as much as I typically might have. Last week, I was working and trying to catch up on my Blessed Stitch Along piece.  Rather than fill in the pumpkins as I went, I decided to leave them as-is.  Then when I had grandkids and needed to sit with them at naptime, I could fill in a...

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How to Make Oat Flour

How to Make Oat Flour

Once you learn how to make oat flour at home, you’ll never buy it from the store again. We’re sharing our best tips for making oat flour with different types of gluten free oats, how to use it in gluten free recipes, and more! Pin this recipe for later! Part 6 of our Gluten Free Grains Month, this blog is part of our Oat series in which we teach you what they are, how to use them, and more to spread knowledge about gluten free grains and help make it easier to follow a gluten free diet without missing out...

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