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July to-dos...10 days left!
I saw this idea on another blog and thought it might be motivational. July will be my experimental month because it is almost over. I am a perpetual list-maker but admit that I don't always cross things off. Maybe knowing that the list is public will light a fire under my butt!
1. Clean out garage so it can actually be used for cars instead of furniture and lawn bags
2. Read one more book. I completely burned out after reading 3 in 2 weeks! 3. Trim the hedges that have become Edwar…
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Summer employment: better late than never!
Well, after months of thinking "I've got this...", "how could they not hire me?", I finally did get a summer job. And yes, I realize that I have less than a month until I go back to school, but I am being stubborn. I wanted to find a job, and I did! I plan to keep it through the school year, working very part time to earn a little extra cash. What to do with said cash??? Pay off one credit card completely? save for a new fridge? use it as "padding" in th…
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Part 1: My Columbus in pictures...
Having lived in Columbus my entire life, there are certain places I have always liked looking at or places that are meaningful for me. Some go wayyyy back, and some are new faves! To start this little roadtrip, I drove back to my childhood home, got irritated that they painted it (how dare they!?) and drove off. Do you have any experiences in these places?
Any guesses where this is?! It is at the entrance of my old neighborhood at SAWMILL and W.Case! In the middle of one of the bu…
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This is why I love this show...
I think we are all aware of my obsession with So You Think You can Dance . And every season, there is one (at least) dance that really takes your breath away. It was inspired by the choreographer's mother (her struggle with an undisclosed illness) and the male dancer's similar experience with his mother. Here it is... Robert & Allison's contemporary routine
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Mom's Peach Pie
I have 3 recipes of my mom's that I love to make. They are those no-fail, almost-know-by-heart things that I just crave every once in a while. Today it was the Peaches and Cream Pie. I thought the recipe was worth sharing because it is simple and truly amazing HOT and also cold in the fridge the next day. Mom's Peach Pie Combine: 1 egg 3 TB butter 1/2 C milk 3/4 C flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 small box of cook and serve vanilla pudding (instant will NOT work!) Mix for one m…
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To market, to market, to buy a fat pig...
I have been trying to find ways to stay busy during the summer. My ideal "day out" would include: 1. Spending less than $20 2. Being outside 3. Contributing to the community Now, the dog park hits all those (hey, Sebastian "contributes" to the dog park by being the friendliest pooch out there!) but the local Farmers Markets have also caught my attention. Upper Arlington: My friend Shannon and I went to the UA market, in old UA on Wednesday. It runs every Wednesday from…
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Best of both worlds: Local & Online
I now live .2 miles away from a Barnes and Noble and have yet to step inside. Nothing against it, I just don't really have the desire. Yet, I will drive downtown to German Village, endure parallel parking on a cobblestone street and walk to the Book Loft. The difference? Buying local! I like the idea of someone taking their passion and making their dream come true in their own little store rather than a bigbox company moving in to town. But sometimes, it is just plain convenient…
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What is your IKEA name?
This is so silly but made me smile! What are your names? Try it here
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