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Announcing our Tea & Social to Celebrate the First Day of Fall!


This weekend we've been hard at work prepping for next weekend. On September 22nd, DIT&O is hosting an opportunity to gather and meet other creative minds on the first day of fall. You will have the opportunity to play games, DIY, have tea & food, socialize, and most importantly visit local vendors selling their handmade goods.

Everyone is welcome so feel free to bring your mom, your daughters, grandmas, anyone!


Planning our layout.


Karissa screen printing with her handmade screen press. 

Caitlin helping DIT&O gather materials.

Shirts made for our raffles! 



DIT&O cannot be more excited for this event. We have a lot to offer this coming Sunday so feel welcome to have a cup of tea with us!

Love,

DIT&O

Personal Goal: Sleep Better

Instagram pic of Buzz 

My goal is to be in bed by 10 pm everyday turn off at tech gadgets an hour before bed.  Granted, this will be difficult, it will help my mind to reach a relaxed and peaceful state that will lead to a state of serenity and sleep– sounds lovely doesn't it.   I tend to not have a bed time, I sleep when I finally feel tired enough (not good).  Sometimes that's at 2 in the morning and while my cats lay around me having been asleep for hours, I catch up on my blog reading, tv show or maybe Pinterest.   This hyperarousal (in its mildest form) keeps me up until I can't fight anymore and sometimes fall asleep with the iPad on me or with my glasses on.  Instead before bed, I will spend my time finally finishing a book I'm in the middle of and having a cup of tea.   I'm looking forward to kicking some bad habits of mine when it comes to sleep, and learning some good ones from my cats because they are professional sleepers. (no really there's an article about that too!)  

Here are some interesting points I found while reading about sleep: 
- The Japanese and Americans sleep the least at a little more than 6 hours. 
- 34% of Mexicans say they sleep more than 8 hours on weeknights (woah! Is it a Mexican thing? I love my sleep that much too) 
- The recommended amount of sleep for adults is 7-9 hours nightly, though there is no magic number. 
- Mexico has the highest rate of those of who pray before bed (the relaxed state can also lead to better sleep and more sleep)
- "U.K. residents were most likely to opt for a soothing drink before bed or to read a book or magazine in print" < sounds like my goal! 

Inspired by this Refinery 29 article. 
International Bedroom Poll

Any tips or good habits you have to share? Please do! 

– Karissa 
@karissa_mariep




DIT&O Yard Sale Round-Up


We had so much fun at our yard sale this weekend! Here's a little round-up of what we had. We can't wait to share our next event with you guys (which was announced on our Instagrams, @karissa_mariep & @city_loveee).

Some of our handmade goods.

John, Karissa's fiance, made us a A board that was very handy!



Karissa's jewelry and succulent arrangement.



Christina's chalkboard paint mugs.


Karissa's hanging succulents. 

Most importantly, thank you to the Raya's who provided a space for us to have this yard sale. Your help this weekend was indispensable!  

Love,

DIT&O

Adventures in kombucha making

I got my first scoby from a friend who took a kombucha making class who in turn taught me the ways of kombucha making. Kombucha is essentially a sweet black tea that is then fermented with a s.c.o.b.y. (Symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast).  It ferments in a dark, warm spot for 1-3 weeks and then it's bottled and flavored. (My favorite part!) All you have to do to flavor is place your fruit (frozen or fresh), herb or vegetable into the bottle before sealing.  My last bottling round I got a little crazy and flavored with Serrano chilies!  Not with too much because I was a little afraid myself.   Kombucha is full of probiotics and tremendously good for your intestines and overall health (plus energizing! caffeine!).


For classes check out Kombucha Kamp.


Kombucha all set to grow and ferment for 2 weeks. 

Instagram image @karissa_mariep.  My serrano flavored batch!