Category Archives: Vintage Peugeot
this is what biking in 35°F (1°C) looks like
This is what biking in 35°F (1°C) looks like! We haven’t had any snow yet, the roads are clear, the sun is out, and biking has been amazing so far this November. For a typical bike ride in this temperature, I … Continue reading
bike 101: grocery shopping by bike
{ingredients bought to make this yummy dish} Ever since I’ve added the bike trailer to my repertoire, my eyes – in terms of hauling stuff – have been opened. I can carry so much more stuff now than I could … Continue reading
biking with kids: the bike trailer vs the ibert seat
We’ve been biking with the bike trailer (pictured left) for the past couple of weeks and I now feel comfortable writing a post comparing the trailer with the the iBert seat (pictured right). We initially switched from the bike seat … Continue reading
my new old bike
{can you spot the subtle differences?} A little while ago, I wrote about my desire for a new bike and the criteria I had in mind. Thank you all for the wonderful suggestions! Based on all the feedback I received … Continue reading
decorating your bike for fall: easy diy leaf spoke cards
We have a gorgeous maple tree in our yard that sheds the most beautiful leaves come fall. Last week, I was outside playing with my daughter, when I realized that those gorgeous leaves would make some stunning spoke cards for … Continue reading
Happy weekend! Just a recent bike ride caught on camera. I hope there will be many more like it this summer. Happy cycling to you as well! {more photography of our life in Iowa here}
coffee, writing, and a spring {bike ride}. and a few more thoughts on surviving grad school.
While T. is done writing his dissertation, I still have work to do on mine. So this past weekend, I left the baby with the husband and took off to a nearby coffee shop for some uninterrupted writing time. We’ve … Continue reading









