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Cleveland. Truly. ROCKS.

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So, maybe you’ve heard. I’m moving here.This may be my Exposaroonie entry. Yes, technically not my home YET. In not too long, though it WILL be. So there. OUR NEW HOME!! (Not to keep, just to be in for a year.) Our bedroom? Our office? A real. live. kitchen. WITH A DISHWASHER. Albeit a dishwasherRead the whole post >>

June 12, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Navigating the Murky Waters of Friendship

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Okay, it’s really not all that melodramatic. Yesterday I was lucky enough to see an old friend from college. I hadn’t seen her in FOREVER – she was two years older than me, so the last time we’d really hung out was, oh, three or four years ago. We got to talking, and the subjectRead the whole post >>

June 11, 2008 · Leave a Comment

The Perfect Dinner.

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Locally made whole wheat spaghetti.Locally made spaghetti sauce with celery and chickpeas.Homemade bread turned garlic bread. Homemade lemonade with blueberries. …And, The Simpsons?? Ah, such is life as a married woman. (or at least a woman married to Mike.) ___________________________Side note: Yes, this may be a poor excuse for a post – but guess what?Read the whole post >>

June 10, 2008 · Tagged With: food Leave a Comment

One. Hundred.

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This is the ONE HUNDREDTH POST. You know what that means, right?? You get to read 100 things all about ME! I know, I know – try to contain your excitement. I’m twenty three twenty-five. I greatly enjoy getting older, because it makes me feel like I’ll be more credible. Maybe part of that isRead the whole post >>

June 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Perfect Weekend Companion

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Chick lit is my guilty pleasure. And chick lit meant for young adults? That much guiltier of a pleasure. :) Yes, I admit it, I love The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. LOVE. I’m a Lena. Totally.

June 7, 2008 · Leave a Comment

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Hey, I'm Ashley & this is my blog

web designer · vegetarian · coffee addict · obsessed with goal-setting · imperfect mother · wife to an academic · wannabe minimalist

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Saving Money & Living Frugally

Doing a Buy Nothing Month.

Every so often, my eating junk food gets a little out of control and do a little juice cleanse. To help reset my body’s ideas of … [Read More...]

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Simple Living & Minimalism

Long Distance Moving and Decluttering – A Few Tips.

We're in the midst of a long distance move to Massachusetts this month (in the nomadic portion of our move - we moved out of our … [Read More...]

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Green Living & Sustainability

Choosing between Convenience and Values.

A reader asks: How do you decide when to focus your energy on better choices versus choosing convenience? I think it can be so … [Read More...]

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Motherhood & Parenting

The Story of Eleanor.

(Warning, this post will contain mentions of bodily fluid) How Eleanor Came to Be. I want to write this all down while I still … [Read More...]

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Career & Business

A New Leaf. Little Leaf.

(Yes, I am a dork.) Your website should be like an extra employee. Who works non stop 24/7. I recently overhauled my site … [Read More...]

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Recipes

Recipe: Curried Greens and Chickpeas

Recipe: Vegetarian Ramen.

Recipe: Sweet and Sour Tempeh with Pineapple and Cashews.

Recipe: Tofu Lettuce Wraps.

Recipe: Bistro Broccoli Chowder

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