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I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. You wouldn’t know it from this blog necessarily, but I love to cook. So when the United Dairy Industry of Michigan asked me to create a breakfast recipe using dairy, I was all “GAME ON!!” And then on Sunday while I was watching other (mostly childless) [...]
[Continue reading...]In Michigan we endure awful winters. And this one was particularly brutal and never ending. But last week spring arrived. Actually it feels more like we skipped spring and went to summer, but who cares. The point is, the sun is out, it stopped raining and snowing, and I can actually feel my toes again. [...]
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Back during the Oscars Ben Affleck gave a lovely speech praising his wife and acknowledging that they have worked on their marriage. Immediately there was controversy. People were upset claiming that marriage shouldn’t take work or be difficult. And if it is you shouldn’t be married. I don’t know why this surprised me. This is [...]
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A few weeks ago I headed over to the east side of the state for food. It is about the only thing that might get me to the other side of the state (ba dum dum). And it was worth the drive in every single way. Bloggers like to eat. And talk. And take pictures [...]
[Continue reading...]First a video for the mamas:::: Then a post for the teachers::: Dear Teachers Everywhere… And one for the wives::: Ten ways to keep the heat and romance in your marriage – the PG13 version! Finally one for everyone::: Don’t Forget the Big Picture Rounding it out with a video for the New Girl lovers [...]
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This week has kind of gone by in a whirlwind of busy and I have nothing official planned for a Fashion Friday post. So instead I thought I would just show you some things on my spring clothing wish list. How bout that? 1. Printed Tiered Skirt I pretty much live in skirts in the [...]
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not my kid. not that he is above this. just wanted to be clear Becoming a boy mom after being a mom to two girls is an exercise in constantly being surprised. First of all because after years of all things pink and princess, we are all things swords and trucks. And second of all [...]
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While I have made the switch to almost all natural and whole foods in our home, I have been slower to embrace all natural cleaners. I am getting there, but then things happen that make me realize I want to have some tougher cleaners around the house. Mainly Pukefest 2013. It was no irony that [...]
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On Friday I told you how I organized my accessories and how I am learning to not be afraid of bold accessories. Today I thought it might be helpful for you to know where I get my accessories on the cheap. Occasionally I splurge but since I like to follow the trends I tend to [...]
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I used to be completely afraid to accessorize. It completely baffled and scared me. So I just had one necklace and pair of hoops that I wore each and every day. Not that there is anything wrong with that……. Now, although sometimes I probably get it very wrong, I love to use accessories to complete [...]
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