I was assigned a feature of my choice this past winter in my writing class. I thought a roundup of some of my favorite thrifts stores would be fun, practical, and worth sharing. 🙂 There are so many reasons why thrifting is a worthwhile venture. My personal experience of thrifting as a hobby has evolved … Continue reading 4 of Raleigh’s Best Thrift Stores
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Ourselves on Blast
My students have a saying for when you tell someone’s business to a group of people- you’ve “put them on blast.” I’ve wondered recently if people read our blog and get uncomfortable with what we write about. We created la vita vera because we wanted to encourage others to pursue authenticity alongside us. Jon and … Continue reading Ourselves on Blast
Today is not my first day of School.
Today is the first day of school for DCPS students and teachers. But I do not have students this year. I will not eat lunch with coworkers, decorate a classroom, or grade papers at my own desk. I am no longer, at least for this season, a teacher. In May, after years of prayer (even … Continue reading Today is not my first day of School.
Tiny Things: Practical Baby Buys
After 13 months, I wanted to compile a short list of the baby items that have really made #momlife easier. I talked with Jon about these, and he confirmed and added a few of his own. Wipeable changing pad cover. I registered for a few cute cotton covers, but after 3 days I wanted something more … Continue reading Tiny Things: Practical Baby Buys
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