1. A full tank of gas.2. A cross made out of popscicle sticks, stolen from a nursing home. 3. A laundry basket full of dirty clothes. 4. A 5th Avenue candy bar. When trekking through aforementioned thigh-deep snow in the dark of the night (see #2 & #3), no one can blame you for taking
Paper-Free Gift Wrapping
I was shopping for my friend Kelly’s baby shower gift a few weeks ago and picked out a couple things from her registry. While walking to the gift wrapping aisle I started feeling disgruntled–like I always do–about spending money on something that will soon be thrown away. While frowning at the ridiculous prices charged for
Bite Me
Think you’ve seen the last of my Twilight posts? Ha–guess again!! I interrupt the repeated re-readings of my favorite teenage vampire love saga to share with you this email I received from Jen at a thousand words. Jen, who is an amazingly talented photographer–not to mention an apparent photoshop extraordinaire–recently sent me an email with
Saved By a Saint
Driving home from my friend Dana’s house yesterday, I was reminded of a time I almost died on that very same road. It was about a year and a half ago, and I had gone back to my hometown to visit Dana one hot summer weekend. We’d had a long night of partying like we
3 Things You Need In Winter
1. A full tank of gas.2. A cross made out of popscicle sticks, stolen from a nursing home. 3. A laundry basket full of dirty clothes. It’s your first night home from college on winter break. And after driving your car into a snow bank in the middle of the night (see #2), you realize
In 2009 I Resolve To…
Coming off my high of realizing I was successful in my 2008 Resolution, I decided to go for another challenge this year. I’ve been a casual runner for the past few years, and two years ago I started getting more serious about it. I was training to run my first half marathon in November of
My 2008 New Year’s Resolution
My New Year’s resolutions have historically been to do things I knew I would do anyway–like drive 5 miles over the speed limit, or not eat peas. I like to feel successful in life, so this has served me well. But last year I made a resolution I knew would be a challenge for me
All Things Loved In December
The Vinturi Wine Aerator I received as a gift from my friend Kelly. “The simple act of pouring wine through the aerator increases pressure as you pour, drawing in and mixing just the right amount of air to help wines open up to their full potential.” In addition to making a fun wizzing sound as
Country Breakfast Casserole
I’ve gotten a few emails from readers asking for the Country Breakfast Casserole recipe that I made on Christmas morning, so I thought I’d share it here for you all to enjoy! Things You Need 12 oz Bacon or Sausage 4 c. Hash Browns, Thawed 1 ½ c. Shredded Colby Jack Cheese 3 Beaten Eggs
You Know You’re Overdue for a Workout…
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