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Archives for Personal & Life Updates

Slip 'N Slide, Popsicles, and Cousins.

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Ah, summer. The very word fills me with memories of months spent playing outside till my shoulders were tanned and freckled, fingers sticky from popsicles bought from the ice cream truck, and ponytail still wet from running through the sprinkler. As a kid, summer is absolute freedom. Bedtime is later, days seem to stretch onRead the whole post >>

August 4, 2008 · 14 Comments

My Crappy Work Ethic & Camping

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Things are picking up at work, so I’ve has little time to blog and read blogs. :( (Wait, some people do the blogging thing OUTSIDE of work? When!?) I’ve also come to the conclusion that while I rocked at the school thing – standardized tests, exams, papers and all – graduating with a 3.88 GPARead the whole post >>

August 1, 2008 · Tagged With: work Leave a Comment

A Little Sarcasm's Good for the Soul

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When I saw this over at Allie’s, I knew I had to do it. Someecards crack me UP. :) The goal is to pick five cards from someecards.com that describe yourself in “amazingly unflattering ways.” I’m so guilty of this. In general, I avoid most phone calls because I feel pretty awkward unless I knowRead the whole post >>

July 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment

My Boss is a Rock Star

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I’ve been at my job two weeks now. Ten days. My extended family has been planning to go to Cedar Point (America’s Roller Coast, baby!) tomorrow for a few months, but I figured I wouldn’t ask for time off since I’m new at my job. Plus, how lame is it to ask for a dayRead the whole post >>

July 28, 2008 · Tagged With: work 21 Comments

Am I Turning into Clotheshorse?

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After your awesome advice last week, I went out last weekend armed with my rules and ideas ready to spend some money. I have lots of pictures, so have a look at the START of my new wardrobe. I still have to get some more cardigans (I only have TWO, and you guys really talkedRead the whole post >>

July 24, 2008 · Tagged With: clothes Leave a Comment

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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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