The Bedroom Year

I’ve learned to temper my expectations when it comes to timelines for me completing rooms.  The kitchen took several months and I thought it would be weeks (and it’s still not technically *done* done).  And every other room in the house is in various states of un-doneness.  But, the Master Bedroom is the closest to …

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Salmon Cakes with Dill Dip

Salmon is one of my favorite foods.  Generally, I bake it in the oven and eat it with some spinach.  I found this recipe for Salmon Cakes from Vikalinka, which, by the way, looks like an amazing blog with gorgeous pictures and delicious recipes, and decided to give it a go.  I followed the recipe …

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The Secret to a Great Hair Day

I have a true story to share with you.  On Monday, my work sister (I have a work sister and a work brother.  They call me their work mom, but I like to consider myself their work older sister who raised them like Charlie from Party of Five raised his younger siblings…sorry, I digress…) was …

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DIY Exfoliating Soap

There is a dilemma in my house.  I need exfoliation.  I bought one of those exfoliating brushes on the end of a long handle and my husband banned it from the house because every time he looked at it, it reminded him of the old lady in the shower in Caddy Shack.  I also don’t …

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Hearty Bean and Kielbasa Soup

After the insanity of the holidays, I was in the mood for some home made comfort food.  I found a pin for a soup that looked delicious and hearty and healthy(ish) all at the same time.  You can find the original soup that I found here on a blog called My Side of Life. Steamy bowl …

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My Baby Donated Her Hair!

I’m just swelling with pride, honestly.  My sweet little girl made the plunge and donated her hair this week!  I’m just amazed at the courage this little one showed. Since she was a baby, my daughter’s hair has been sort of legendary.  She was born with a ton of it and we just let it …

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What I Made This Week – DIY Ice Cream Cake

Ppphhhwwwwwwwwwww…  That’s me blowing the dust off the keyboard.  I took a nice holiday break and I think I will probably have a quiet week while I continue to bask in the post Christmas calm. Rewind to pre-Christmas, Christmas Eve to be exact, however, and I have an awesome recipe to share!  It’s not even …

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