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Mom to a preschooler with T1D. Paralegal. Swiftie. Xennial. Grizzlies and Tigers. Pilates and Peloton. Books and fanfic. 901 / 305 ← Older posts Newer posts →

Makeup Recs – May 2013 Edition

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About a month ago, I asked some friends for new makeup recommendations. I had been using the same stuff for a long time and wasn’t impressed with it anymore. I also did a little research on beauty blogs. Here are … Continue reading

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Working Woman’s Monkey Bread

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I signed up to bring breakfast for my Sunday School class last weekend. After overthinking my options, I finally decided on classic, fairly easy monkey bread. While I wanted to try this healthier version, I didn’t have time to mix, … Continue reading

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Planting Day 2013

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My vegetable garden is finally in! Last year I planted on April 1, so it’s safe to say that this was my latest planting ever. But thanks to the Endless Winter of 2013, I couldn’t do it any earlier. It … Continue reading

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Three Years

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Today is my third… me-iversary. Three years ago, my ex-husband walked out and my life as an independent woman began. I probably won’t call attention to this date again on this blog, but three strikes me as a complete number. … Continue reading

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Lessons From Roses

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I’m very into my roses at the moment! I have three rose bushes, and the one in the middle is a Don Juan climbing rose that needs reinforcement. I’ve tried several trellises and things, but they’ve all been unstable and … Continue reading

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