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Here are our favorite links from the past week — what gave us pause, made us smile, or inspired us in some way. Note we aren’t covering current events. In fact, some links may be to articles published a while ago. They’re new to us, and now they’re new to you! Enjoy!
Ex Nihilo (Curator Magazine).
Beautiful and poetic post about life, space, earth, and faith.
The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake (The Atlantic).
Long, fascinating read.
Here’s Why I Think About Dying Every Day. (Thrive Global).
Finding purpose in life while talking about death. Also — would you attend a Death Over Dinner event?
“Does Your Face Light Up?”: Five Words That Changed My Teaching And Parenting” (Montrose School).
A thoughtful, encouraging read. “I see you.”
These Maps Reveal Earth’s Unspoiled Places (Nautilus).
This has everything. Archaeology! Climate Change! Cool technology! Notre-Dame!
Environmentalism, Frugality, and Minimalism: The Triumvirate That’ll Save You Money and Simplify Your Life (FrugalWoods).
A practical guide to three of my favorite things. (Ok fine, the frugality and minimalism are fairly aspirational in my life, but that’s what I follow smart people like her.)
Reminder
Read the directions on your cleaning supplies, especially disinfectants. Clorox wipes say they have to fully wet a surface for FOUR MINUTES to be effective, and sprays (i.e. Lysol, Seventh Generation) need to sit for anywhere from 30 seconds to ten minutes to work correctly.
Coronavirus: Two Prep Resources
Preparing for Coronavirus to Strike the U.S. (Scientific American)
“Preparing for the almost inevitable global spread of this virus […] is one of the most pro-social, altruistic things you can do in response to potential disruptions of this kind.”
How to Stock Your Kitchen for the Coronavirus Era (and Other Emergencies) (Epicurious)
File this under “Things You Should Already Have.” A practical guide to buying your emergency food stock. The first time I’ve seen a 14-day “all-pantry meal plan” and I am here for it.
Top Recent Purchases
Plastic dining room chair cover. Repurchased. Because I insisted on cloth dining room chairs, and also insisted on having children.
Spot It. Purchased over Christmas but just ramping up use, a super quick, easy to learn game with multiple variations. Easy enough for a young kid to learn (mine is newly-turned-4) but still challenging for adults.
Puracy hand soap refill. Our new favorite clean-living company.
What We’ve Been Eating
Need meal ideas? Put these into your supper rotation this week.
White chicken chili (Mr. Berry & Grove’s favorite!)
Egg roll in a bowl (can also serve over rice)
