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Grilled Teriyaki Steak for Summer
In the summertime, almost nothing can beat a steak on the grill. And I really like to try different marinades but I don’t always like to get them from the store because I read the “nutritional labels”...
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Well rested or utterly heartbroken?
Sleep. Ahhh. Such an amazing, wonderful, comforting, rejuvenating concept. Other than hot showers, amazing food, peeing after having held it much longer than you should have and…a few other...
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FEED THE BEAR!
My dad recently lost 60 lbs by going on, what he terms, “The Starvation Diet.” He basically eats one meal a day of about 600 calories. Another friend of mine has recently lost 45 lbs on the omni...
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It’s A New Day
I recently wrote to you about one of the biggest sacrifices in my life. I wanted to let you know that I’ve started a new routine, prompted by my “friend” Kimberly Snyder and her new book The Beauty...
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Three Men inspired by Apophyllite
This weekend I went to a fundraiser, and three men complemented me on the necklace I was wearing (featured in pic above). Any time one man, let alone three, takes the time to speak out about an...
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Kale Salad!
Okay, I know these two words elicit fear and, perhaps, revulsion from many of you. Nonetheless, I’m here to tell you that true joy really can come from their combination! Here’s a lunch I’ve been...
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There He Goooooes, Mr. Nooooobody! – The Bachelorette Men Show That America...
Welcome to Week 4, and the start of the getaway dates on The Bachelorette. It’s time for Chris Harrison to announce the first getaway. What will it be – Australia, Thailand, Japan, Virgin Islands,...
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Case of the Mondays Playlist – 7.1.13 – Celebrating Pride!
Yesterday, TRitchie and I attended Chicago’s PrideFest Parade and while it was amazing, it was also a reminder that we are definitely in our mid-30s vs our mid-20s. We nearly got crushed and pummeled...
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The Perfect Product for the Perfect Fold
When I worked in retail I discovered the secret to how they always get the shirts on the tables folded so perfectly. It was like I had uncovered the holy grail when I realized I was not...
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Boxed Riesling Dreams and Wilted Rose Wishes! Smells Like Another...
Its episode 5 of America’s Least Favorite Pastime, The Bachelorette, and this week we’re crossing the Atlantic to stick in the faces of Europeans that while they may have culture, we have reality...
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Case of the Mondays Playlist – 8.5.13 – Songs of Summer 2013
I was watching Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live and the question that came up was what was the song of the summer. So I’ve decided to format my own Summer of 2013 Playlist. Some of these may have been...
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Welcome to Juan-uary!
It’s a new year and a new day. Which means it’s time for resolutions which will expire in 30 days or less, putting away holiday decorations, and most importantly lining up your tv schedule with new...
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New Year, New Skin Care
Adopting a skin care regimen has been way too challenging over the years. Partly because I have uber-sensitive skin like Casper the friendly ghost. And partly because I refuse to spend a ton of money...
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Movie Night In – This is 40
Since I’m over the age of 30 and a parent, my weekend nights are typically spent in and we try to do movie night. Especially tonight as I live in the midwest and it’s like negative-@#$@#%^$#%^-cold...
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Courtney Loves Dallas, I Think I Might Love Courtney
As January rolls around, there is always a number of new guilty pleasures in television to add to your routine. For me, these typically come from the Bravo channel (PD2 always says I should buy stock...
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Case of the Mondays Playlist – 1.6.13 – Songs of the Holidays
Since I wasn’t blogging over the holidays I wanted to get a post out there about songs that are my favorite to listen to during November and December. I got the new Kelly Clarkson “Wrapped Up in Red”...
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Top Picks to Warm Up Your Day
Since most of the us are under a blanket of frost, snow and ice this week, we thought we would share products that would help any gal bring a smile to her face. The Miss Molly Legwarmers from Grace...
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Baby It’s Cold Outside…
And no better time to setup the new Instagram account – ha! (Photo credit)Filed under: Family & Home, Me Time Tagged: buried in winter, cabin fever, me time, winter wonderland
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Case of the Mondays Playlist – 2.24.14
It’s just been one of those weeks lately, and nothing brings my spirits up like Pitch Perfect. Seriously, if you don’t like this movie I think you need to get your head examined. I wasn’t sure about it...
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The Time I Cried In The Middle of the Grocery Store, Also Known As Wednesday
The quote “I’ve always depended on the kindness of strangers.”Although the original context of that quote doesn’t relate to my situation, the words never rang more true than this week as I was trying...
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