I am always trying new recipes. The problem is that with just Chris and I and half the time, just I, it is hard to cook in appropriate quantities. As a result I end up eating said food for the entire week so hopefully it is a good recipe! This past week have tried a couple of new recipes that I LOVE so I thought I would share. The first is a bit odd---I will admit but we both loved it and it is definitely a keeper. Hang in there with me and give it a chance! Paul Qui's Brussel … [Read more...]
Mar 29, 2012
A Little Escape
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I love it when a plan comes together! I have wanted to redo a little nook in my bathroom for awhile and have been "formulating" ideas for awhile. Along with the formulating included acquisitions. Of course. Always the shopper. I had an idea to turn my little corner of the master bath into my personal beach retreat. I love the beach. I love all things associated with the beach. The sun. The sounds. The birds. The smells . The feel of the sand. My favorite memories are … [Read more...]
Mar 28, 2012
Wordless Wednesday
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My husband found these great shoes from Maskull Lasserre----check out the "footprints" that they leave. Wouldn't that rock someone's world in the city to see those in the snow or on the sidewalk ??? (Pictures taken from LaughingSquid.com and more can be seen at Maskull Lasserre's website here) … [Read more...]
Mar 27, 2012
Teapot Tuesday!!!!!
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I ordered this set a few months back from FAB.com (another one of my addictions) and I love it!! I brought it back to Iowa from Ohio this past weekend and unpacked it for the first time and was so excited because it is so beautiful!!! It comes with 4 cups and little teapot shaped plates----perfect for a couple little chocolates or tea cookies!!! Now I need to have a little tea party and use them!!! … [Read more...]
Mar 26, 2012
Xlerators Make Me Exhilarated!
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I am back with internet accessibility again! YAY! After a week on the road I am glad to be back with wifi! My mom is doing fine (thank you ALL for all of the concern), I managed to load the car up and bring back a ton of stuff from my father in law's house and the bonus was I came back a day early and was able to see my sweet hubby for one night before he flew out this morning. Our Critter Sitter did great giving Buddy his Rutin and today as he lays on my lap his breathing seems to be … [Read more...]
Mar 24, 2012
Kissing Concrete
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I am watching the Carolina / Ohio game on my laptop at Panera since I am traveling and without Internet and I decided that since I had not scheduled a post for Saturday ahead like I did the rest of the week I should takadvantage of my wifi and just do it! So here we go! I spent a few days with my mom and had a great visit with her! I love to spend time with her and it does not happen often enough since I am in Iowa and she is in Ohio. But the visit was not without excitement. I got to … [Read more...]
Mar 23, 2012
TOMS, Smiles and Posies
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Most of you know of my addiction to TOMS shoes......I need a 12 step program, no joke. Someone asked me today how many I had and quite honestly I do not know but I made an educated guess and it was in the double digits. I look at it that that is just that many pairs of shoes that I have donated to a child in need! That is how I am justifying my addiction. Well, now it is going to be even worse because you see....I learned that I can personalize them a little bit and make them even more … [Read more...]
Mar 22, 2012
Second Chance
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One of my very favorite songs is “When It’s All Been Said and Done” as performed by Robin Mark. In fact right now I have a song headache because it keeps going through my mind. Not only is the melody memorable but the words speak volumes. The gist of the song is that there is only one thing that matters in life when the day is done. The line that is repeated is “Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for You?”. It hits me hard every time I hear it or … [Read more...]
