I love shopping trips to Target, and I’ll be honest I probably visit my local store at least once a week . . . okay more like twice a week. I feel like I always find a “must have” item that needs to be a part of my home. Don’t you feel the same way? …
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MONTH IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER
Read moreI am so happy that September has come to an end. Purely for the fact, it means we have made it through the start of the school year, and the rhythm of the year has been established. It also means that my favorite season, Fall has begun. I was so lucky to live on the…
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FALL PLAYLIST
Read moreIn the words of Oscar Wilde, “all at once Summer collapsed into Fall.” And, today marks the start of my favorite season, Fall! I absolutely love everything to do with this time of the year; pumpkins, crisp days, changing leaves, and most of all Thanksgiving. To go along with all the outings of the…
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ALASKAN BBQ & ROASTED BROCCOLI
Read moreIt has been a few days since our Labor Day festivities, but I still wanted to share the details of our Alaskan inspired BBQ and my contribution to the dinner, my favorite roasted broccoli recipe. On the Sunday before Labor Day my parents invited Jeff and me over for a family BBQ, to celebrate the…
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FRIDAY FAVORITES: IKEA FINDS
Read moreEvery summer I eagerly anticipate the arrival of the newest IKEA catalog. And as per my usual, I read the catalog cover to cover with post-its in hand marking all the items that I like. I usually make a trip, or two, over to IKEA in August so I can see in person all the…
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MONTH IN REVIEW: AUGUST
Read moreAugust has been a whirlwind of a month. I have felt like I have been playing catch-up all month, trying to finish projects, prepare for the new school year, and checking things off my summer bucket list. I went back to school a week and a half ago, and summer is beginning to feel like…
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MONTH IN REVIEW: AUGUST
Read moreAugust has been a whirlwind of a month. I have felt like I have been playing catch-up all month, trying to finish projects, prepare for the new school year, and checking things off my summer bucket list. I went back to school a week and a half ago, and summer is beginning to feel like…
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HONK! IF YOU LIKE PENGUINS
Read moreAs my summer vacation came to an end this past week, I managed to fit in one more summer activity with my Mom. This time to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Situated in the picturesque Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach, the Aquarium of the Pacific features exhibits and seascapes from the Pacific…