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August 21, 2014
Another week winds down…and it was a little stressful. It just seems like the perfect storm begins every time we start to feel the weight of a little bit of stress. It builds and builds and builds and builds. Holy moly! Let me catch my breath. GEEZ. At these moments, we unknowingly start to hold each other a little tighter, kiss a little longer, laugh a little louder … trying to blur out the bad and focus in on the...
August 20, 2014
So, I had every intention of making this cinnamon dolce syrup from Karen at Kitchen Treaty, but friends, honestly, I don’t know what happened. I suppose it was a happy accident that occurred around 5:50-ish a.m. Instead of the cinnamon in the recipe, I added in a splash {or two} of vanilla extract. And let me tell you, it was amazing! Now, I have no clue what you would even call this now, but for now, let’s just call it...
August 19, 2014
When I was asked how I knew J was the one for me, a million little things came to mind. Sure, he made me laugh, and he treated me with respect. He got along with my family and friends. We shared a lot of common interests {and being a fellow red-head did not hurt!}, but really, there were several other things, the X factors, that sealed the deal. These factors extended beyond the first date and really live at the...
August 14, 2014
I’m a Pinterest lover so naturally, I started thinking {and testing} ways to really make Pinterest a fun and informative social experience. After all, there are so many great boards, pins and ideas waiting to be discovered {including your blog posts}. Check out a quick list that will inspire you to strategize your Pinterest efforts and increase your social reach. 01. REVIEW your last four pins. The last four pins you pinned will be next to your lovely mug when...
August 10, 2014
We take our Sunday mornings slow. The 3E’s put forth the effort to just say “relax,” and sit down on the couch for another rendition of Winnie the Pooh or yesterday’s Pioneer Woman. Between the singing and cooking, Mads plays with her dollhouse as I sip on my bottomless cup of coffee, staring at her little curls and stealing glances from my bubbs. It’s just us. And I couldn’t be happier. When we decide to slowly peel ourselves from the comfort of...