itty bitty fish

With some shiny beads, hemp twine and naturally holed shells onefish and I found at the beach last month, we made necklaces for his preschool classmates:

Onefish also made two very special necklaces [which he beaded all by himself] for his best friends, b-fish and e-fish. He was so good at [and had so much fun with] beading, I think we might have to ask Santa for some more hemp twine and fun beads this year. And, I might have to get a book on tying knots so we can make some seriously cool itty bitty pretties.

About a year [or two] ago, my brother and sis-in-law got me this cute little coffee press. I thought, “oh, how cute” and promptly put it away on a shelf. Well, a year [or two] later, I finally opened my Aeropress and took it on our beach vacation. I could kick myself for not trying it sooner. When used correctly, it makes the best. coffee. ever.

The key is using not-quite-boiling water and stopping the press just above the coffee grounds so that it’s only the air pressure that’s pressing the coffee. And, unless you want espresso, topping the [large] mug off with hot water. This itty bitty [and super portable] press really does brew a mean cuppa joe.