Monthly Archives: June 2011
Eat the Frog
This week I get to go to a pretty fab workshop that will help me be a better teacher and leader. It’s fun and I get to breakout some interesting summer-business-casual numbers in a room full of mostly strangers. Oh, … Continue reading
Stacked
Don’t you love it when something you’ve been doing for forever becomes a trend? It’s like the times your husband called you a gypsy and the days you’ve asked yourself “Is this weird?” but then said “Who cares– I’m doing … Continue reading
There’s An App For That
Get ready for the world’s easiest, cutest, and fastest appetizer recipe. No mixing or measuring required! tasty olives of your choosing [no pits!] + yummy thinly sliced cured meat of your choosing + delicious cheese of your choosing [here I … Continue reading
Puppy Love
I often have wondered (out loud) if it would even be possible for me to love a child more that I love our dog Riley. Weird, but true. But really, could she be any cuter? Riley is a little stray … Continue reading
Dad
I pretty much have the greatest dad on the planet! He’s so hard working, fun loving, caring, daring, funny, smart, and a little crazy. I can’t count all of our heart-to-hearts nor the newspaper clippings he’s cut out and given … Continue reading
Shallow End of the Coral Reef
I wish I were brave enough to wear bright lipstick without feeling like I’m on my way to the circus or to the Kids Incorporated auditions. I love color, but I cannot bring myself to go here: Oh but I’m … Continue reading
Sweet Escape
I love candy. More than a normal adult should. Usually the local 7-11 is my stop for Laffy Taffy and Haribo gummy bears, but this weekend I had the thrill of going to an old-timey candy shop in downtown McKinney. … Continue reading
Brownie Points
I swear I’m not a stalker. But— I happened to be at my parent’s house and my mom happened to have the May issue of Self magazine which happened to have Gwyneth Paltrow on the cover. There was a nice … Continue reading
Tea Time
I was inspired to create this little cocktail while reading one of my new favorite blogs. Sherry and John served homemade mint lemonade at their wedding saying “fresh mint + lemonade= yum”. I agree. But let me build on to … Continue reading
Anthropologist
I, like every girl, love Anthropologie. If it were possible, my entire wardrobe and home decor would come straight from their store. However on a teacher’s salary, I must avoid that place like the plague. Usually I am very good … Continue reading
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