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Friday Internet Crushes: Handmade Kitty Toys | Red-Handled Scissors

Friday Internet Crushes: Handmade Kitty Toys

As you can see, the cats are running the show this evening in the Pierson-Cox household. Lesson learned: you know that you have really arrived as a cat mom when you have a folder in your bookmarks menu entitled “cat vomit.” Yeah, it’s been that kind of night. Sally Cat’s Favorite Catnip Mice from ReFabulous …

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Crocheted Teenage Angst | Red-Handled Scissors

Crocheted Teenage Angst

I made this hat as a Christmas gift for Stone, my awesome teenage cousin. Now, it’s been more than a decade since I last sported the big scrawled “A” in public, so I wasn’t sure if it was still, you know, cool. But, I was pretty sure that he didn’t want one of the crocheted …

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I'm Finally Eating Real Food! | Red-Handled Scissors

I’m Finally Eating Real Food!

After a long and lovely holiday trip to Mexico—and two Mexico-related stomach bugs—we’re back in Brooklyn and I’m finally eating real food (as opposed to Gatorade and soda crackers). After a rocky start to the morning, Jeremy, my wonderful husband, made one of my favorite dinners: mashed potatoes, sweet corn, Gardein cutlets, mixed vegetables (BROCCOLI!!), …

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Happy New Year from Puerto Morelos! | Red-Handled Scissors

Happy New Year from Puerto Morelos!

The terrace attached to our room, where I am currently relaxing. Happy New Year from Puerto Morelos! I used to make epic lists of incredibly detailed resolutions. These lists made me feel like I had plotted my course for the coming year, and like I was ready to start fresh. Now, unlike many people, I …

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