Monthly Archives: September 2013

Moving Books

…And by that, I mean the books I read while we were moving. The books themselves did not, by and largely, particularly move me.  I’m just providing a quick synopsis, and, if I felt strongly about a book, my humble … Continue reading

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Everyday Occasions Card Kit

Heavens to Betsy…have you seen the latest card kit from Stampin’ Up!?  Everyday Occasions contains everything you need to make 20 cards (except scissors and adhesive) for only $29.95…and you’ll still have the stamps and ink to use on other … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas {& a Menu}

For comfort food with a little zing, our family loves enchiladas, in pretty much any version.  But you know how I am about pumpkin…incorporating it into just about anything I can!  I combined a favorite chicken enchilada recipe with a … Continue reading

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Halloween Countdown

While this is not a true Throwback Thursday post, it is something we did last year, so I’m counting it. I’m certain I’ve mentioned before that my kids LOVE countdown calendars. Especially the activity ones.  Last year, I downloaded this … Continue reading

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Goat Cheese, Prosciutto, and Fresh Figs

I’m quite certain that few combinations of simple ingredients are as sublime as fresh figs, prosciutto, and goat cheese. I mean, each of those ingredients stands on its own merits, but when you dab a bit of creamy goat cheese … Continue reading

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Peach Pumpkin Butter

Last week, finding myself with more peaches than we could possibly eat (because they’re all ripe at once and only stay that way for like five minutes), I decided to make some peach butter. Then I thought, but how could … Continue reading

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Wahoo…September’s Paper Pumpkin!

I know, I know…I’ve told you before (several times) how much I love Stampin’ Up!’s monthly subscription kits, Paper Pumpkin. But this month is definitely my favorite so far. Probably. These kits are so well-designed that I usually just make … Continue reading

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Better-Than-Takeout Fried Rice {and a Menu}

One recent Saturday, we’d been working in the yard all morning and suddenly found ourselves starving.  I quickly saw the need for me to leave them to the yard cleanup and go forage for lunch (in the kitchen, because I … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday and a Fabulous Fall Party!

As you may or may not know, I’m a contributor over at the blog Live Creatively Inspired. If you’ve not visited, you should!  I’ve found so many great ideas for decorating, ways to simplify my life, and generally fun things … Continue reading

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Paper and Burlap Fall Welcome Frame

Well, that’s a mouthful! But I do love the way this décor for my front door looks…and it was so much fun to make. Stampin’ Up! has some fabulous new Designer Series Paper packs in the new holiday catalog, and … Continue reading

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