Spilled Milk Blog

  • Make college move-in easy! Order these dorm room essentials to be delivered straight to their dorm.

    Make college move-in easy! Order these dorm room essentials to be delivered straight to their dorm.

    If you have a kiddo heading off to college this year, you’re probably feeling all the feels. Being hot, tired, and sweaty during move in is inevitable, but it isn’t going to help your emotional state. One tip to make the day go more smoothly is to ship any dorm items you purchase straight to… Read more

  • My HS American Literature reading list

    My HS American Literature reading list

    This year I’ll be teaching American Literature at our homeschool co-op, and we’ve finally narrowed down our reading list. I’m a real “look at all the options” type, and I constantly struggle with the tension of balancing classics that are important with modern books I know they’ll likely enjoy more. Here’s what homework looks like… Read more

  • 10 obvious items you should add to your Amazon subscribe & save list today

    10 obvious items you should add to your Amazon subscribe & save list today

    I have a pretty healthy Amazon subscribe & save list, and I’ve found it just makes my life easier. There are certain items—like kitchen scrub brushes—that I never think to get while I’m a the grocery. Then there are others—like body wash—that I waste so much time browsing and trying to make a decision on… Read more

  • Remarkably Bright Creatures: read it before you see the movie

    Remarkably Bright Creatures: read it before you see the movie

    So many people have told me to read Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, but it just hadn’t risen to the top of my reading list until I was facing a 12-hour (each way) car ride to see my son compete in the esports national championship last weekend. Oh my goodness, what a delight.… Read more

  • January Meal Plan

    January Meal Plan

    My goal this year is to get a bit more organized in the kitchen so we aren’t left at the last minute wondering what’s for dinner. That usually results in an expensive and unhealthy fast-food run . . . or breakfast for dinner, again. I was inspired by a friend whose New Year’s Resolution last… Read more

  • My 2025 Reading List

    My 2025 Reading List

    It’s one of my favorite times of the year to browse around the bookstore, so I wanted to share the books I’ve read this year to give you some ideas on what to buy…and what not to buy…for yourself or the people on your list. Good, bad, and in-between, here’s my 2025 reading list. I’ve… Read more