There’s a subtle shift of seasons happening here. One minute I’m obnoxiously cursing the heat and demanding an ice cream cone in hand at-all-times, the next I’m tucking my arms through a lightly knitted cardigan and slowly strutting though the streets sipping on hot tea. Change is in the air. Summer certainly hasn’t packed it’s…
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White Chocolate, Lemon, Ginger Blondies
Hip-hip-hooray, I made blondies today! I also made a list. It’s a blatant attempt to persuade you into baking these white chocolate, lemon, ginger blondies. There are worse things… Ready? Let’s go! Blondies, and 5 reasons you should make them: 1) It’s Monday. Mondays mean things like early mornings, errands, exercise, and email email email….
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It’s been a week of hatefully high temperatures here… This is not good news for a girl who turns into an utter brat when any trace of discomfort gets close to her (my boyfriend is a lucky guy!). I try to not complain… but it’s just so hot! Lemonade is my go-to problem solver for…
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As the last month of my 24th year quickly comes to a close, I’m pleased to feel as equally grown, as I am incomplete. Sure, I’ve certainly slipped more “in character” to who I truly am; I’ve learned to stand up for myself, to use my head over my heart (at least, most of the time), to…
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I’ve always made a concentrated effort to avoid all those famous little cliche expressions. Like “when it rains, it pours”… what?! Ridiculous. Or “it is what it is”. What is what? Alas, it seems these little phrases have slyly maneuvered their way into my daily mantra. Oh life, how you do have a mind of your…
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Happy 2012, my dear friends! It feels so good to be back here… i’ve missed you more than you could even imagine! 2012 was welcomed with sparkles, singing, champagne, and kisses at midnight… it was a good night. It’s going to be a good year… I just know it. But we have to do our…
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