What I Do At Home All Day

January 4, 2012

First off, thank you for all the birthday wishes.  It made my whole day reading through all your comments! These days, my life revolves around playtime, nap time, and our trips to the library for story time.  When Summer is awake, I really try to be completely present for her, but when she’s asleep, I [...]

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Chicken & Cake

January 2, 2012

Today, my best friend treated me to lunch.  Thanks again Carrie! Carrie and I grew up across the street from each other and have been best friends since I was six and she was five.  Don’t know what I’d do without her in my life. We went to Zoe’s Kitchen where I ordered my usual, [...]

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A New Years Breakfast

January 1, 2012

After ten glorious days in Arizona with Chris’s family, we arrived home yesterday in the late afternoon, and by the time we picked up the dogs, unpacked, did laundry, etc., no one felt like doing much grocery shopping.  So, I ran to the store for a few staples, including some cheddar cheese for a party [...]

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A Small Favor To Ask

December 21, 2011

OK, so one more post, and then I’m really taking time off for the Holidays.  If you wouldn’t mind clicking here and “Liking” my No-Bake Granookie recipe on Facebook.  I entered my cookies in the Love Grown Foods Holiday Love Cookie Contest.  The Granookies are the last ones pictured in the photo album.  Just click [...]

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I’m A Bread Eating Nerd

December 21, 2011

This is my go-to lunch as of late… First, let’s talk about the bread.  It’s my mom’s homemade sourdough.  She’s famous for it among friends and family, and I am beyond excited that she got some more starter and is now making it again.  She brings over a fresh loaf every three days, and I [...]

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Guidebook & Planner Giveaway

December 19, 2011

Would you like to win one of Goddess Leonie’s Creating Your Goddess Year Workbook & Planner?  If so, I have one to giveaway. The 2012 Creating your Goddess Year workbook, planner & calendar is an incredibly popular & useful tool to help you plan out & make happen your most incredible year yet. Over the [...]

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To All Fellow Peppermint Mocha Addicts

December 18, 2011

Know why I’m smiling in this photo? Because I did not pay $4+ for a tall Peppermint Mocha! For a less expensive version, request a peppermint mocha Misto, which is coffee + steamed milk instead of espresso + steamed milk.  Just as good if you ask me.  Still cheaper even if you order a grande. [...]

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I Still Eat Breakfast

December 16, 2011

Remember when I used to post nothing but photos of my breakfast?  Well, I still eat it, and today I’m bringing back the breakfast talk… So, let’s talk bagels.  Pictured above is my favorite breakfast as of late. First, I toast a honey wheat bagel.  Then, one half gets Dijon mustard, a sliced tomato, and [...]

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Christmas Traditions

December 14, 2011

The other night, CD and I were discussing our family’s Christmas traditions.  Last Christmas, Summer was only 6 weeks old and slept through most of the festivities.  Now, that’s she’s a little older, I’d really like to make Christmas Eve and Christmas Day really special just like my parents did for me and my brothers. [...]

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No-Bake Granookies

December 12, 2011

I love a good ice-cream sandwich.  I mean who doesn’t love ice-cream sandwiched between two cookies, but more about that in a minute.  First, I must tell you about Granookies.  Gra-what? GRANOOKIE [grah-noo-kee] noun A cookie made with granola. The Granookies turned out great and were really easy to make.  They’re soft but contain a [...]

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