Skip to content
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Contact Me/Advertise
  • Disclosure/Privacy
  • Pinterestly Domestic
  • Shop My Instagram
An Education in Domestication
  • About Me
  • Food
  • Shopping
  • Healthy Lifestyle
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Casual Friday
  • Money Saving Series
  • President’s Day Sales

Category: 21 Bag Challenge

21 Bag Challenge Spring Cleaning

21 Bag Challenge/Spring Break

Spring Break came and went so fast. Most educators probably say that, though. I’m not ready to go back to school tomorrow. Most probably say that, too. While I didn’t get quite as much done in my 21 Bag Challenge as I would have hoped, I did make a lot of headway and, overall, my …

Continue Reading
21 Bag Challenge Spring Cleaning

21 Bag Challenge: Devon’s Corner/Coffee Table

I take a lot of joy in saying that I had nothing to do with either of these areas.  I am not the one who went through them, purged them, cleared them, etc. Devon did. I didn’t even have to ask him to do it. I came home from school on Tuesday and all of …

Continue Reading
21 Bag Challenge Organization Uncategorized

21 Bag Challenge: Front Closet

So I mentioned last week that I needed to purge stuff out of my house.  Our house just has….stuff in it, and I’m not sure what some of it is.  And i want to make some changes around the house.  I was really inspired by the popular 40 bags in 40 days challenge that most of you have probably …

Continue Reading

About Me

Search Posts!

Categories

Recent Instagram Posts

domesticeducator

I mean I’m not gonna win any awards for food sty I mean I’m not gonna win any awards for food styling on this one but is there anything prettier than bacon wrapped....anything?  Granted there could be more bacon but in all fairness; three pieces does cover normal sized chicken breasts; these were enormous so hindsight....and all of that. 

But tonight’s dinner was an “experiment”. We had some things to use up in the fridge; some pepper Jack cheese, spinach and bacon so I decided to stuff all the delicious things in the chicken and then wrap it in bacon.  And it was delicious. 

Though is anything wrapped in bacon ever bad? 

#dinner #dinnerideas #dinnertime #dinnerrecipes #dinnerisserved #dinnerdate #dinnertonight #dinnerfortwo #dinnerinspo #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodblogger #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #chicken #chickensofinstagram #chickenbreast #chickendinner #bacon #baconlovers #baconwrapped #baconbaconbacon #simpledinner #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k
It’s course registration season again! Yay!!... It’s course registration season again!  Yay!!.....

All my fellow school counselors know this season is one of the most tiring times of the entire school year. This year we’re doing the process all online for the first time (for obvious purposes) and that brings all sorts of new issues with technology.  We’re only on day one and I’m already ready for it to be over! 

How is everyone else’s Monday going? #backtoschool #backtowork #backtoschool2021 #newclothes #newclothesmakemehappy #clotheshopping #shopping #schoolcounselor #schoolcounselinglife #schoolcounselorproblems #schoolcounselingrocks #schoolcounseling #schoolcounselors #schoolcounselorsrock #schoolcounseloroffice #educatorsofinstagram #educator #educatorlife #educatorsrock #educationmatters #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram #office #work #backtotheoffice #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k
Yup, more #pandemickitten content, but I mean...lo Yup, more #pandemickitten content, but I mean...look how cute he is....

Anyway up on the blog today I’m talking about some tricks I’m working into my day to start preparing our little (very hooman dependent) boy to be by himself with Devon and I going back to work full time. 

For those who have gone back if you have gone back if you have any tips that have worked with your (somewhat stubborn) kitties leave them below or on the post! 

 #kittens #kitten #kittensofinstagram #kittenlove #kittens_of_instagram #kittenlife #kittensdaily #kittenstagram #cats #catsofinstagram #catstagram #cats_of_instagram #catsofinsta #catscatscats #catsofworld #catloversclub #catlove #suggestions #cattraining #cattricks #pettraining #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k #mircoinfluencer
Does it suddenly feel like spring for everyone els Does it suddenly feel like spring for everyone else too?  We had an ice storm like three days ago and it’s currently 64 degrees outside. I don’t understand Mother Nature. 

Anyway, I think I’m going to look for some spring decor for the house (since apparently it’s spring bow) especially for the living room. Because I feel like the living room could use more decor than just the box in the corner (#reallife AKA we live here). I still need to hang things; I’ve actually gotten a couple wall hanging but I’m like super paranoid when it comes to actually putting holes in walls (#whyamilikethis). But I think I may go explore @homegoods this weekend and see if there is anything cute to spice up the room a bit. 

Anyone else ready to decorate for spring? 

#livingroomdecor #livingroom #livingroomdesign #livingroominspo #livingroomdesign #livingroominterior #spring #springdecor #springstyle #homedesign #homedesign #homedecoration #homedecorating #homedecor #homesweethome #homestyling #decor #decorinspo #lifestyleblogger #homegoods #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k #mircoinfluencer
I know I just posted a pic of Krieger but guess wh I know I just posted a pic of Krieger but guess what, I’m doing it again. 

With Devon and I going back to work I’m trying to get our #pandemickitten used to being without his hoomans. I’ve been shutting the office door throughout the day to limit his access to me while I’m still home and typically when I leave the office this is where I find him: curled up on our bed, next to my pajamas or Devon’s or something with mine or Devon’s scent on it. 

I guess I should make a space for him, maybe with something that smells like Devon or I to comfort him for a little while when we’re fully back?  It’s been so long since I’ve had a cat that needed something like this so any suggestions are welcomed!!! #kittens #kitten #kittensofinstagram #kittenlove #kittens_of_instagram #kittenlife #kittensdaily #kittenstagram #cats #catsofinstagram #catstagram #cats_of_instagram #catsofinsta #catscatscats #catsofworld #catloversclub #catlove #suggestions #cattraining #cattricks #pettraining #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k #mircoinfluencer
Krieger is having a lazy Sunday afternoon. Running Krieger is having a lazy Sunday afternoon. Running around and trying to play with all of the things is so tiring. #sunday #sundayfunday #sundayvibes #sundaynap #kittens #kittensofinstagram #kittens_of_instagram #kittensdaily #kittenstagram #kittensleeping #catsofinstagram #cats #catsofinsta #catsofig #catscatscats #sleepingcat #kriegerthekitten #lazykitty #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k #mircoinfluencer #lazysunday #naptime #napsfordays #napsarelife #sleppyboy
I totally forgot that I got my February @boxycharm I totally forgot that I got my February @boxycharm like a week ago. All the snow (as it’s snowing again) is messing with my memory. 

I’ve gotten several @wander_beauty palettes from these boxes and have loved all of them. This one has beautiful neutral shadows and a really pretty blush color that I look forward to trying. Also very into the @nclabeauty cuticle oil (#cominginclutch) for the winter dryness in my cuticles.  I’m also intrigued by the @frank_bod scalp scrub. Very excited to try everything!  #boxyxoxo #wanderxoxo #frankbodyxoxo #nclaxoxo #saturdayskinxoxo #thebeautycrop #thebeautycropxoxo #saturdayskin #wanderbeauty #nclabeauty #frankbody #beautybloggers #beautytips #beautyjunkie #beautyobsessed #beautyproducts #makeup #palettes #skincare #haircare #scalpscrub #cuticleoil #subscriptionbox #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k #microinfluencer
For all of my fellow educators: have you all gone For all of my fellow educators: have you all gone back to school yet? 

My district just got our “return to school” orders about an hour ago.  In short we are required to return to our classes/offices one month from today and students will be returning about 2 weeks later. 

Part of me is looking forward to it since my job is infinitely easier in the building, I’m also anxious. I’ve had my controlled environment for so long and now it’s time to go back where I can control nothing. 

I know many people have worked throughout the entirety of this past year but as someone who has been able to stay home and work; I’m going to be anxious about it. My husband went back to work today and I’m anxious about it. 

It is what it is at the end of the day and it’ll be nice to work with my colleagues again. Here’s hoping everyone continues to stay safe and healthy with the return.  I should probably also see if my work clothes still fit....

#backtoschool #backtowork #backtoschool2021 #newclothes #newclothesmakemehappy #clotheshopping #shopping #schoolcounselor #schoolcounselinglife #schoolcounselorproblems #schoolcounselingrocks #schoolcounseling #schoolcounselors #schoolcounselorsrock #schoolcounseloroffice #educatorsofinstagram #educator #educatorlife #educatorsrock #educationmatters #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram #office #work #backtotheoffice #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k
Can we talk about how much I keep thinking today i Can we talk about how much I keep thinking today is Sunday? I’ve thought it all day. Granted I did some cleaning and meal prep like I would have normally done on Sunday but still...it actually feels like Sunday to me. I want to give @essie Gel Couture another shout out too because....these nails are a week old...and I cleaned this morning (without gloves because #thuglife) ...and they still look amazing.  The shade is “VIPlease”.

Also I said something about my nails to Devon last night and he’s like “I’ve actually been curious of something, hold on”... he then proceeded to tell me approximately how much money we’ve saved since I haven’t gotten my nails done in the pandemic....and.....it was a little embarrassing. I did love my acrylics...and I’m not gonna say I’ll never get them done again....but...these are pretty too. And no one has to touch my hands which I’m all about right now. #essiegelcouture #essiepolish #essienails #naturalnails #nailsofinstagram #nailsonfleek #nailstyle #nailinspo #athomemani #athomemanicure #manicure #gelmanicure #nailpolish #essielove #selfcare #selfcaretips #beauty #beautytips #beautyinfluencer #beautyjunkie #beautyobsessed #beautybloggers #lifestyleblogger #lbloggers #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k #microinfluencer
Little Flashback Friday to my trip to Honolulu in Little Flashback Friday to my trip to Honolulu in 2014. 

Y’all know I enjoy winter and I enjoy when it snows the first or second time (especially since it doesn’t really seem to snow much anymore in Maryland). But right now it snowing like...every other day....and I’m kinda over it.  Like take me to Hawaii already and be done with it. 

Plus this whole “stay at home” life has given me all the #wanderlust I never thought my little #introverted self would have. I wanna go everywhere once we are able to safely do so. 

Happy three day weekend everyone!  Anyone doing anything fun this weekend?  #travel #travelphotography #travelgram #traveltheworld #travelblogger #traveling #imisstravelling #imissvacation #hawaii #honolulu #honoluluhawaii #honolulufoodies #bigisland #bigislandhawaii #bigislandlife #islandlife #islandvibes #islandliving #beach #beachvibes #beachbabe #fridayvibes #fridaymood #flashbackfriday #fbf #domesticeducator #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger
I have said before and I will say again, I have be I have said before and I will say again, I have been utterly blessed with an amazing mother-in-law.  She is loving and supportive, especially this past year when I dealt with another downturn in my relationship with my own mother.  We’ve always had a good relationship but it’s just grown and deepened this year which I’m grateful for.  We will be celebrating her from afar this year, obvi and hoping that we’re all soon vaccinated and can see her. 

Happy Birthday Lisa!! We love you!! #motherinlaw #motherinlawlove #motherinlaws #motherinlawgoals #mil #birthday #birthdaygirl #birthdaydecoration #birthdayparty #birthdaywishes #celebrate #celebration #wedding #weddingdress #weddingphotography #weddinginspiration #weddingday #weddinghair #weddingideas #weddingstyle #weddingdetails #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #diacoverunder10k #microinfluencer
You know those Mondays when you didn’t really sl You know those Mondays when you didn’t really sleep well the night before and you get all the annoying emails in the planet?  Yeah that’s where I am today. 

I have been trying out a new planning system (which is really only exciting to me and fellow #plannernerds) and I’m very happy with it. I’m normally an academic year planner but since I was no longer using my former tried and true, January was a good time to try out some things. This way I can find a good groove of what works for me before I make an investment in a planner for next school year. 

This ring bound planner has been perfect because it lets me customize what I need at any given time and it’s not as bulky as my old planner. It definitely helps keep me on track on days like today when I haven’t the faintest idea what I should be doing or when. 

#plan #plannercommunity #planner #planneraddict #plannerbabe #plannerstickers #plannergirl #plannerspread #plannerlove #plannernerd #plannerlayout #ringboundplanner #ringplanner #plans #mondaymotivation #monday #mondaymood #mondayvibes #mondaymorning #mondayquotes #mondaymonday #mondayfunday #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k
@tartecosmetics is having a 25% off sale site wide @tartecosmetics is having a 25% off sale site wide this weekend!  To know me is to know I basically wear mostly @tartecosmetics products everyday; I love them, my skin loves them, they’re amazing. (Though I do hate on Shape Tape a lot. My face isn’t about it.) I have an entire highlight on my IG of all of my favorites including my new favorite Face Tape foundation.

I was super apprehensive to try it because of how much I dislike Shape Tape but it’s amazing. Definitely my first choice for full-face kind of makeup days. It wears beautifully all day and covers anything you would need it to cover. Definitely check it out if you are in the market for a new foundation!  #tarte #tartecosmetics #tarteshapetape #tartelette #tarteist #tartemakeup #tartefoundation #cosmetics #beauty #beautybloggers #beautytips #beautyinfluencer #beautyjunkie #beautyobsessed #makeup #makeuplooks #makeupaddict #makeuplover #foundation #concealer #blush #lipstick #salesalesale #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k #microinfluencer
This adorable and rambunctious sock-stealer is 10 This adorable and rambunctious sock-stealer is 10 months old today. 

10 months is pretty much “teenage” years for cats and let me tell you, he’s trying all the patience’s right now. Jumping on things he knows he’s not supposed to be on while staring at Devon and I, attacking our ankles, “getting even” when we “discipline” him (like we locked him out of our office today because he wouldn’t stop jumping on the bookshelf he’s not allowed to jump on, so in retribution, I found all of my hairpins that are normally on my makeup organizer, all over the bathroom floor), and of course lazily sleeping all day. 

He’s lucky he’s cute. We’re gonna hope his teenager phase is short lived because I really don’t wanna go to the kitty ER if he decides to jump off things he’s not supposed to. 

#kittens #kittensofinstagram #kitten #kittensdaily #kittenlove #kittenlife #kittenplay #kittenlovers #kittenoftheday #kittenface #kittenspace #sockstealer #cats #catsofinstagram #catstagram #catsofinsta #adoptdontshop #rescuecat #rescuekitty #hesluckyhescute #floofycat #floofy #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k
Y’all remember when I made a crap ton of cupcake Y’all remember when I made a crap ton of cupcakes at Christmas and froze most of them?  I legit happy danced when I remembered them earlier today because the week I have had deserves a cupcake. End of the semester data pulls are not for the weak. My eyes feel like they’re dying from looking at all the numbers. 

So Imma have a cupcake after dinner. With some chocolate fudge frosting. Because damnit....I deserve it. #cupcake #cupcakes #cupcakesofinstagram #cupcakedecorating #cupcaketime #cupcakesfordays #dessert #dessertporn #dessertsofinstagram #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreedesserts #glutenfreecupcakes #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreefood #glutenfreelife #baking #mealprep #eatdessertfirst #treatyoself #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k
Obligatory Sunday snow post. But to be fair; this Obligatory Sunday snow post. But to be fair; this may be the biggest snowfall Maryland has seen in at least three years. It used to snow here all the time when I was younger but apparently Maryland just doesn’t do snow anymore. 

How is everyone’s Sunday going?
#snow #snowday #snowman #snowflakes #snowday❄️ #snowfall #snowsnowsnow #snowporn #sunday #sundayfunday #sundayvibes #sundaybumday #sundaymotivation #sundaymealprep #blizzard #nature #naturephotography #naturelover #naturegeography #frontdoor #frontwindow #currentsituation #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #maryland #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k
Despite all of the hate educators have gotten rece Despite all of the hate educators have gotten recently regarding distance learning there have been a number of people who have reached out asking for suggestions of how to show support and appreciation for their children’s teachers/counselors/ etc. so I put together a post today of 5 easy ways to say thank you to your favorite educators.  Click the link in the bio to check it out!  #teachersofinstagram #teacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachergifts #teacherlife #teachersofig #schoolcounselor #schoolcounseling #schoolcounselorsofinstagram #schoolcounselors #schoolcounselorlife #schoolcounselorsrock #schoolcounselinglife #educator #educatorsofinstagram #educatorsrock #education #educationmatters #educationispower #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k
Fresh hair, who dis? I feel like this side by sid Fresh hair, who dis?  I feel like this side by side makes it look like I didn’t have that much length taken off, but it was a good 4-5 inches my stylist took off and it feels so much healthier and it doesn’t feel as heavy, which is really what I wanted. We went with a true chocolate brown (now that we were able to tame the red we did last year) and I absolutely love the color. It’s basically what I wish my natural color looked like (instead of the dirty blonde/light brown that it is. 

Hope everyone is having a great Monday! #freshhaircut #freshair #newhair #newhaircut #newhairwhodis #cutandcolor #cutandcolour #brownhair #brownhaircolor #chocolatebrownhair #beforeandafter #beforeandafterhair #hairloss #hairlosssolution #hairlossjourney #haircolor #haircut #hairtransformation #selfcare #selfcareday #styleblogger #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k
Am I the only one who thinks January is going real Am I the only one who thinks January is going really quickly?  Wasn’t it just New Years like a week ago?  I got my January @boxycharm probably almost two weeks ago and I finally just opened it. (It’s one of those kinds of months.). I’m really excited for this @purcosmetics tinted moisturizer because #workfromhomelife means I don’t do a “full face” that often, plus it actually the shade I would chosen on my own (#win). While I’m not big on eyeshadows that veer outside your neutral browns this @shopvioletvoss olive palette is really pretty. It has a lot of pretty neutrals and I actually have hazel eyes so the green may not be horrible on me (in extremely small doses). 

#boxycharm #boxyfreshstart #violetvoss #violetvossfreshstart #farmacybeauty #farmacyfreshstart #purcosmetics #purfreshstart #seraphinebotanicals #seraphinefreshstart #qveenstudio #qveenfreshstart #beauty #makeup #makeuplooks #makeupaddict #makeuplover #beautyinfluencer #subscriptionbox #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k
Yesterday Devon gave me a "backhanded" compliment Yesterday Devon gave me a "backhanded" compliment (his words). He's like "Can I just start relaying all of my student issues/questions/concerns to you instead of the counseling department at my school?  Because I feel like I get more information out of you for kids you don't even know than my own school's department."

The fact that we have worked together, now, for almost a year is mind-boggling.  Most of that year has been spent in this room together.  We always appreciated each other's positions before (him as a teacher, me as a school counselor), but I think we have a new appreciation for what the other does after this long together.  We always knew the other was good at what we did, but until you see it every day, you don't truly appreciate it. 

Don't get me wrong, being in this room together all day, everyday hasn't been without its challenges and annoyances either.  But, for the most part, we've found a good balance here.  And at this point, our coworkers and students now raise eyebrows if they don't see him in the background of my Zooms or me in the background of his Google Meet Classes. 

Here's hoping we get to remain safe at home for awhile (though, yes my job is so much easier in the building and I would love to go back when it is safer and our cases aren't as high as they are right now). If you're not sure what I mean, check out my stories from this morning. 

Happy Friday everyone! 

#schoolcounselor #schoolcounselinglife #schoolcounselorproblems #schoolcounselingrocks #schoolcounseling #schoolcounselorlife #schoolcounselorsofinstagram #schoolcounselorsrock #schoolcounselorselfcare #teachersofinstagram #teacher #teacherlife #teachersfollowteachers #educatorsofinstagram #workfromhome #workfromhomelife #homeoffice #homeofficedecor #homeofficeideas #distancelearning #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #discoverunder10k #domesticeducator
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Shop My latest Looks!

Shopbop.com

Fast Free Shipping Worldwide

  • JUST ARRIVED
  • SHOP MUFFS
  • SHOP BAGS

Fast Free Shipping Worldwide

JUST ARRIVED

  • KENZO

    Shop KENZO Kenzo Move Low Top Sneakers

  • Herschel Supply Co.

    Buy Now at Shopbop

  • DEMYLEE

    Imogen Sweater at Shopbop

< >

SHOP MUFFS

  • Madewell

    Shop Madewell Convertible Mittens

  • Jocelyn

    Jocelyn New Season

  • Kate Spade New York

    Shopbop

< >

SHOP BAGS

  • RVCA

    Radar Backpack II at Shopbop

  • BOSS Hugo Boss

    shop this look

  • MCM

    Buy Now at Shopbop

< >

Shop White Sandals, Straw Bags, Tassel Earrings, Tan Wedge Sandals and more. Get this widget.

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Follow Me on BlogLovin!

An Education In Domestication

Blog Meets Brand

SITS Girls

BlogHer

Dealspotr

@domesticeducator: influencer & brand ambassador
dealspotr.com

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

BrandBacker

BrandBacker Member

Recent Life

Instagram did not return a 200.

Follow Me!

Copyright © 2021 An Education in Domestication – Designed & Developed by ZThemes