Unbirthday Surprises

Last Thursday I spent the night hoping and praying that hurricane Helene had a white belt in karate. I hoped that life hadn’t dealt her such hard blows that she’d become indignant and unaccommodating. I yearned for her to dissipate and simply…

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How to Eat a Vosges Charcuterie Chocolate Bar

I’m sitting here, 10 feet above sea level, prepping for and wondering what hurricane Helene’s 6 to 8 foot storm surge will look like. Then I think: “oh, Helene is a pretty name, though she sounds dangerous”. Anyone with the…

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Low Carb Peanut Butter Cup Drink Mix

I have a Ring camera, and it’s one of the most convenient tools that I have. One day when I was out running errands, FedEx was in the process of leaving a “sorry we missed you tag” when I popped…

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Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

A couple of weekends ago, I started the weekend off at urgent care. Upon my discharge, I was presented with an antibiotic. I was delighted as I walked out, knowing that what I was dealing with was about to be…

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Fall Decorating & Clichés

I’m the master of utilitarian and multipurpose everything; black looks good with anything, I don’t own a mixing spoon because a spatula does just fine and every pair of shoes I own is either black or white. I’m a no-nonsense Mrs….

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Popcorn & Strange Dilemmas

I don’t know about you, but I kinda, sorta love caramel cheddar popcorn. More specifically, I really like Cretors. Once The reason I only allow myself to have it once a year, is because I don’t just “like” it, I’m…

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Scavenger Hunt for Adults

“I’m in love, I’m in love and I don’t care who knows it!!!” I exclaimed this line from Elf loudly and proudly over the phone, as I walked through the airport, letting my then fiancé know that I loved him…

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Knockoff DIY Bat Wreath

I am slowly (and finally) coming to the realization that I am not really a DIY person. I’m more of your casual DIYer. Projects need to be simple and must have the possibility of easily reaching completion within an hour…

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Petit Fours & I Don’t Like Summer

I’ve never been a fan of summer, despite the fact that school was out for nearly 3 months, I still didn’t like it. It may have something to do with the fact that I grew up in Florida and the relief from…

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How to Fix or Spruce Up Tired Tassels

Since we moved, I haven’t been feeling it. Decorating, sprucing up the house etc. etc. etc. I’ve kept things clean and picked up, but anything extra…ugh! I really hoped that with time, I’d feel differently, but it’s been a while….

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