tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74202916314748583472024-03-04T21:20:53.185-08:00Blue Skies and Apple PiesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18044150444517143184noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420291631474858347.post-13322716442349210492012-12-13T18:53:00.003-08:002012-12-13T19:00:54.534-08:00Christmas Cookie HeavenI love sweets. I love cookies. I reeeally love Christmas cookies. If you put the word "Christmas" in front of the word "cookie" it's instant magic. Give me an Oreo and call it a Christmas cookie and I'm one happy girl. <br />
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I do love and appreciate a new recipe for Christmas cookies and every year I look for new treats to share with family and friends. I couldn't wait to try out the recipe that Julie from <span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.thisgalcooks.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">This Gal Cooks</span></a> </span>sent me for the Christmas cookie swap!<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><u>White Chocolate Mint Cookies</u></b></span><br />
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1/4 cup of shortening<br />
1/4 cup butter softened<br />
1/4 cup white sugar<br />
1/2 cup packed brown sugar<br />
1/4 tsp baking soda<br />
1 egg, room temp.<br />
1/2 tsp vanilla<br />
1 1/4 cup All purpose flour<br />
1/2 cup white chocolate chips<br />
1/2 cup mint M&M's chopping (use Food processor)<br />
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1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and shortening with mixer on medium high for about 30 seconds.<br />
2. Add white and brown sugar, baking soda, and mix until combined.<br />
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla.<br />
4. Gradually beat in the flour. Mix until well blended.<br />
5. Fold in white chocolate chips and mint M&M's.<br />
6. Drop dough into round tsp size balls onto baking pan lined with parchment paper.<br />
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.<br />
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Did you notice? The recipe includes white chocolate chips <i>and</i> Mint M&M's!</div>
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This recipe was quick, easy, and absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making these again before Christmas and probably in the years to come. It was a perfect blend of white chocolate and mint.</div>
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The only thing I needed for an evening of Christmas cheer were these cookies, a cold glass of milk, and my Christmas tree!</div>
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So here is what you need to do... bake a batch of these cookies, go sit near your Christmas tree, and read <a href="http://www.thisgalcooks.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Julie's blog</span></a>. You'll be glad you did!</div>
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I've been preparing for said magical moments accordingly by putting out every Christmas decoration I own with the addition of a few new little pieces {like the adorable fawn pictured below!}.<br />
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I'm also looking forward to a weekend of Christmas cheer complete with cocoa, gift wrapping, and time with my hubby at home. <br />
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Ahhh... this time is year...<br />
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I can't seem to shake my serious case of bloggers block. I can't think of anything to write and not posting makes me feel guilty. Like I'm not doing something I'm supposed to be doing. You know what I mean? I hate it so I'm giving myself permission to take a break. I'll still be around and I'm still going to post, but I need a break from the pressure of feeling like I have to constantly come up with something worthy and interesting to say. Like I HAVE to have a weekly Pinterest project or I HAVE to participate in link parties. So... I'm not gonna (except the cookie swap cause I'm super pumped for that!)...<br />
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I've been having a lot of fun lately! Decorating, visiting with family, going to street festivals... I love this time is year! I'm going to leave you all with a few of my fave pictures as of recent. See you soon!<br />
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Its starting to look like Christmas in these parts. The last of the Fall decor has made its way back to storage and the rotten pumpkins from the front yard have been thrown in the garbage. The orange and brown and wheat and gourds have been exchanged for red and garland and Christmas lights. </div>
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I love this time of year. If Fall didn't bring cozy feelings then this season will with cool nights and cocoa. Christmas movies and traditions. Last night I found myself sitting with my mug of cocoa staring at the tree.</div>
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I wanted a real tree this year. I decided to go with a miniature version. I love it. It goes perfect with a good book.</div>
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Cinderella is also enjoying the season. We have found that she loves candy canes. I came home from work to find that she had eaten three. The only part left were the wrappers and some broken pieces. If you look closely you can see the crazy glint in her eyes from all the sugar!</div>
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I'm looking forward to old traditions and starting new ones in our first home. What special traditions does your family enjoy this season? I would love to hear about them!</div>
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Excuse me while I go watch the tree lighting from Rockefeller Center on TV. My cocoa is getting cold... </div>
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Okay. I think I'm back in the groove of things. Kinda. :)</div>
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My holiday was pretty amazing and it came at the perfect time. I was definitely in need of a break from work and the real world. My grandfather passed away five days before Thanksgiving. He had been very sick for a really long time and it is good to know that he is no longer suffering.</div>
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I threw myself into planning the perfect menu {Paula Dean helped}.</div>
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Caleb made the turkey. This has become tradition and it is always delicious. Knowing that he is going to make the turkey allows me to put extra effort into the other dishes which I think really makes our meal special. I'm thankful.</div>
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We were lucky to have Caleb's sister and her boyfriend join us for the holiday. You'll notice there aren't any pictures of people... Caleb hates having his picture taken so I didn't do my usual begging for pictures since I know he doesn't like it. I could barely stand it, but I think it was the thoughtful thing to do. :) No promises for Christmas though! </div>
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Its been a little bit since I've sat down and actually written a post. I've been experiencing some major lack of motivation. Last week I was out of town for several days and then I was focused on the holiday and<i> then</i> I was just enjoying spending time with family so much that I didn't feel like taking time away to sit in front of the computer while everyone else was watching Christmas movies and football and visiting and drinking wine. Know what I mean?</div>
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And honestly I'm still feeling pretty lazy. So lazy that I don't even want to upload the pictures off my phone that I took of my holiday (plus Blogger is saying I used up all my free storage space on Picassa? What the....). </div>
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In fact, I've been trying to write this post for the last twenty minutes, but instead find myself looking at Cyber Monday deals (50% off at J. Crew!!!! + Free Shipping) and perusing renttherunway.com to find a dress for the imaginary Christmas party I'm going to. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18044150444517143184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420291631474858347.post-57808479427305273002012-11-24T13:24:00.001-08:002012-11-24T13:25:18.250-08:00Happy Saturday After Thanksgiving!Well Hello! I've been absent for a while, I know. First it was preparing for the holiday, then a trip to Indiana for a funeral, and then Thanksgiving. Now, I'm busy relaxing and recouping with family and focusing on the many things I am thankful for. <br />
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In honor of the upcoming holidays I have yet another post with advice for entertaining. I know that over the next several weeks I will have a ton of guests in and out of my home. Some family. Some friends. Some neighbors from down the street. Regardless, I always take my entertaining duties seriously and today I am going to share with you five tips that I think are crucial for a successful get-together!<br />
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So I'm pretty new at this entertaining thing. I've only been married for about 3 1/2 years which means prior to our blissful nuptials I was in college. Meaning entertaining consisted of setting out a bag of chips and a case of beer. Okay, so maybe I have always had a little bit of the Martha Stewart gene running through my veins, but it has definitely taken some practice and good old trial and error to realize that simplicity if usually better. Its easy to try and do too much and it is just within the past year that I figured out that creating a simple menu with a few special touches makes for a better party.<br />
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When I am having people over I try to do as many things as possible in advance. Obviously this doesn't always work out and sometimes I am scrambling to hide the last of the clutter in the closet, bake a cheesecake, and change out of my work clothes just as guests are starting to walk in the door, but if you combine this step with step #1 I think it is the best way to ensure that you also get to enjoy the party. <br />
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I try to start thinking about the details of a get-together at least a week in advance. At this point I will make out a grocery list, do my shopping, and make sure that I have everything on hand that I need. If possible I will set the table beforehand to ensure that I have plenty of time to prepare food. This is especially helpful since I almost always am running behind to finish the meal.<br />
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Although it is always best to keep things simple, I also like to add special touches. Is it a Christmas get-together? Pick up a pack of holiday napkins. Are you having a rustic Thanksgiving dinner? Drink out of Mason jars. Is it your friend's birthday? Invest in some fun straws to sip your cocktails. I live in the South now, so what better way to greet a Northern visitor than with a glass of ice cold sweet tea when they walk in the door?! Its the little things that really make for a special time.<br />
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There is nothing worse than planning a get-together, investing a ton of time, and then being stuck in the kitchen the whole evening. Truthfully, your guests don't want this either. I have learned that company would rather spend time with their host than have them holed up in the kitchen preparing an elaborate meal. If you are able to stick to the previous four steps this should be a little easier. Also, guests can tell if they have a stressed-out, unprepared host and it probably doesn't make for a relaxing evening for them either! You want the atmosphere to be fun, not frantic. At the end of the day who cares if you burnt the bread and the cheesecake didn't turn out quite right? The most important part is spending time with the people you care about.<br />
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I found the frame at an antique shop for $5.00 and used some picture handing wire and a staple gun to finish it off. I'm not super crazy about the wire so I may eventually switch it out for something else... any suggestions?? Twine maybe? I also didn't have clothes pins so I punched a hole in my pictures and used some jute to attach them to the wire. Not super crazy about that either, but I wanted to use items I already owned. I have since purchased some clothes pins at dollar tree so I can't wait to hang up more pictures using those.</div>
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Oh, and guess what?! My Pinterest project from last week was featured on <span style="color: #e69138;"><a href="http://fortunefavors11.blogspot.com/2012/11/who-is-pinspirational.html"><span style="color: #e69138;">Fortune Favors the Brave</span></a> </span>by Sarah! Stop by and check it out. Stay a while and check out the rest of her blog too. She's a crafty, amazing cook who likes to read. Pretty good combo!</div>
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Often we hear how these days its all about instant gratification. We want things how we want them, when we want them, and generally we want them now. A few months ago I read an amazing book by Gretchen Rubin called <a href="http://happiness-project.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">The Happiness Project</span></a>. In her book she discussed a topic that really resonated with me. The premise is that this moment... this moment right here, right now is important. Is there <i>always</i> a need to put things off? Isn't it important to live in the present? The example the author used was that she had received a beautiful stationary set as a gift from her sister. Years went by and she never used the set of stationary because she was always waiting for the perfect opportunity to use this paper, as she did not want to waste it. But what good was this paper doing being stashed away in a desk drawer for no one to enjoy?</div>
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A couple weekends ago I went to the Coke museum and before leaving every visitor was given a bottle of Coke to take home. I love Coke. LOVE. I brought my bottle of Coke home and put it in the refrigerator thinking I should wait for a special day to enjoy my special Coke. For the next week I would open the refrigerator and longingly look at the bottle. I wanted to drink it, but felt like the day or the moment wasn't good enough. Surely I should wait because the bottle of Coke would be better enjoyed some other time. You would have thought I had an expensive bottle of champagne the way I was coveting that Coke!</div>
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Finally, I came home after work one day and it dawned on me. Why was this moment not the perfect moment to enjoy my prized bottle? Sometimes those <a href="http://www.jodiwhitted.blogspot.com/2012/09/perfect-moments.html" style="color: #b45f06;">perfect moments</a> are right there. Waiting to be made. </div>
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Had I waited I would have missed out on sitting in my quiet, newly decorated living room... sun streaming in the window... alone with my thoughts... ice cold Coke on a crisp and beautiful Fall afternoon. </div>
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Hi! I hope that you had a fabulous weekend and are well rested and relaxed! Caleb and I just returned from an amazing trip aaaaallllll the way up to Michigan with our cousins where we watched a football game!</div>
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More on that later... I wanted to stop in and make sure that you didn't miss my guest post over at <a href="http://www.thechroniclesofchaos.com/2012/11/living-room-redo-on-budget.html"><span style="color: #e69138;">The Chronicles of Chaos</span></a> on Saturday. Mia is amazing so you should stay awhile after you read about the ways I decorated my living room on a budget. Check out some of her posts and be sure to follow her!</div>
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Before I get to my living room reveal, I want to let you all know that I am guest posting over at <a href="http://www.thefrugalfoodiemama.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">The Frugal Foodie Mama</span></a> today as well! Head on over to see how I created some trhifty Thanksgiving centerpieces and check out Carrie's blog while you're there... its awesome! I promise, you'll LOVE it!</div>
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I am also so excited to be sharing another part of our home with you today! Our living room! This is definitely the most used part of our home and where most of our time is spent so it was important to me to make it feel cozy. There are still a few elements that I want to add, but for the most part its complete and ready for your eyes to see!</div>
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This room has definitely come a long way. I'll give you one guess what color the room was when we moved in... YELLOW. Just like all the other rooms in the house before I deyellowfied. I couldn't find a saved before picture, but <a href="http://www.jodiwhitted.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-relaxification-of-my-home.html"><span style="color: #e69138;">here</span></a> is the post that shows the living room before paint.</div>
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I've tried to keep the room fairly simple. I also chose to use colors {navy, gray, white} that are fairly neutral. I can add in different accent colors later when I want a change. Right now I've chosen to use red orange for an accent.</div>
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My favorite part of the room is this striped wall. You can read about how I did it and see my inspiration from Pinterest <a href="http://www.jodiwhitted.blogspot.com/2012/09/oh-how-pinteresting-living-room-sneak.html"><span style="color: #e69138;">here</span></a>. We also recently purchased a new couch and love seat and I am in love with the color. Its called slate.</div>
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This next piece is my favorite! Its a 1930's tobacco basket that I found at the <a href="http://www.jodiwhitted.blogspot.com/2012/10/covered-bridge-and-fried-oreos-and.html"><span style="color: #e69138;">Covered Bridge Festival</span></a> with Ashlee. I had been looking for something big that would take up quite a bit of wall space and I love this! The only problem is that Caleb does not... he said he would live with it though... what a good hubby!</div>
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I was excited to be able to showcase my collection of antique ladies' compacts. I've tried to add little touches of color around the room to tie it all together. I love turquoise Ball jars and the collection of items that I added on the wall near the entry.</div>
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I've been working diligently to finish decorating our living room which is a little impossible because I don't think you truly ever finish decorating something. It always seems to be more of a work in progress. I have found that as soon as I think I'm finished, I have grown tired of the decor I started with. Am I the only one? No? Okay, good... thanks! </div>
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I have been trying to use colors that are more on the neutral side so that I can update the look with accents. I've also been making some of the items that are in our living room. I've had this cute little canvas pinned for several months now and a few weeks ago I finally gathered up the supplies and made my own version.</div>
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I shared this picture with you yesterday when I showed you my newly painted front door. The canvas that looks solid black... yeah, thats my version.</div>
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This project was really simple and perfect for this wall. It was as simple as picking up a few wooden letter at hobby lobby, gluing them to a canvas, and spray painting it. I already had the canvas so the total cost was about $4.00 which means there will be no guilt when I'm sick of it and want something new! :)</div>
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Yesterday I decided that I better get started. I had every intention of knocking out the front door and the sunroom. I decided that those two were the most important on my list.</div>
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I started with the front door because I decided that this would be the quickest and easiest project. I was wrong. It turned out to be a little bit more work than I had planned. I wasn't taking into consideration that I had to wash the door and remove all the hardware. I also didn't realize that the previous owners had put all the hardware on the door while the paint was still wet so it was stuck. I had to pry everything off and it was not easy. </div>
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This is my absolute favorite time of the year. The holidays. Every year, as soon as Halloween is over, I go into super holiday freak mode. I think its important to note that the when I think of the holidays I consider Thanksgiving equally wonderful. <br />
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Anyway... one of my favorite things about the holiday season is entertaining. In honor of the upcoming holidays, and my love for hosting get-togethers, I am going to do a series of posts about holiday entertaining.<br />
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Today I am going to talk about rule numero uno: <b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Always Be Prepared.</span></b> For anything and anyone to stop by. The best way to earn holiday brownie points and the reputation of world's best hostest is to always have the basics on hand.<br />
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You and the hubby are sitting on the couch watching t.v. and you hear a knock on the door. It's your next door neighbor/Great Aunt Susie/Co-worker and they have stopped by to drop off a tin of holiday cookies fresh out of the oven. Wanting to return the holiday cheer in true Martha Stewart fashion you dash to the kitchen and realize that you don't have a thing to offer. No cookies. No coffee. Nada.<br />
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How can you avoid this you ask? Easy! Between now and the holidays pick up a few simple items each time you go to the store. You'll always be prepared for anyone that might stop by or for an impromptu get-together of friends to watch National Lampoon's Christmas vacation!<br />
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Here are a few of the items that I have started stocking in my pantry:<br />
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Yesterday I hosted a small get-together and knew that I wanted to have a Halloween themed food table. There is so much great inspiration out there that I knew that I would have no trouble coming up with something. I did however have one big restriction... I didn't want to spend any extra money making this happen.</center>
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My first step was firing up Pinterest for some great ideas...</center>
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After looking through all these pictures, and visiting the websites, I felt pretty confident that I could come up with something, so I set to work. I was pretty pleased with the end result... especially since I set it up an hour before the party started!</div>
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The first set of pictures are pre-food and the lighting is a little better. The latter pictures are once I put all the food out...</div>
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I've had fabulous weekends the past two weeks! Which consequently has meant that I have been on the go go go and the amount of blog posts that I have been writing has suffered. I do have to say that although I love blogging the amount of fun that I have been having has been a welcome exchange. </div>
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Weekend before last I headed North to Indiana for The Covered Bridge Festival with my friend Ashlee. We ate fried food and shopped for unique treasures. I picked up some great finds that I will be adding to our living room.</div>
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The day started out a little rainy, but the sun peaked through the clouds for a beautiful afternoon.</div>
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This past weekend I had a couple visitors from Indiana! On their way down to Florida my friend Kristy came for a visit with her friend, Michelle. She's my only friend who loves movies more than I do! We went sight seeing in Chattanooga which included Ruby Falls and Point Park.</div>
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The real fun was heading to Atlanta to visit the Georgia Aquarium and the Coke museum. </div>
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The aquarium was fantastic. I saw Beluga whales.</div>
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The coke museum was by far the highlight of my weekend. I love Coke. More than chocolate. Seriously.</div>
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I think I have mentioned {several times} before that I absolutely love getting mail. It's one of those simple things that really makes my day. So when I saw that Mia at <a href="http://www.thechroniclesofchaos.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">The Chronicles of Chaos</span></a> was hosting a Fall Swap I knew that I was definitely in. </div>
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We were to choose our fave thing about Fall and it was a no brainer that my favorite thing is Fall traditions. It turns out that <a href="http://one-crafty-momma.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Victoria</span></a> over at <a href="http://one-crafty-momma.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">One Crafty Momma</span></a> also loves Fall traditions so we were paired up! I am so glad that I was paired with Victoria because I love reading her blog. She is so darn creative!!!</div>
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The highlight of my week was getting a package in the mail from Victoria for the swap. She was so generous and I can't imagine getting a package more fabulous. She sent me a handmade scarf she made herself for crying out loud! AMAZING!</div>
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In my package I found two packages of notecards {a perfect gift for me as I love sending mail as much as I love receiving it}, nail polish, candle melts, a notebook that I intend to use to plan blog posts, an amazing handmade headband, a handmade scarf, and a colorful pair of socks!</div>
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Thank you so much Victoria! I absolutely love everything!!!</div>
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So I went through most of the day today thinking that it was Tuesday. I was very happy, but surprised when I found out that it was really Wednesday. I've been absent this week and I'm not quite sure why, but I have been in a little of a blogging rut.</div>
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But then I came home and found my package for the Fall Swap from Victoria over at <a href="http://one-crafty-momma.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">One Crafty Momma</span></a> and all was well with the world! It was just the pick-me up that I needed. I LOVE getting mail! The only problem is that you are going to have to wait until tomorrow to see what I got ;). The suspense!<br />
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I can't wait to use my Cricut to cut out the word "Welcome" for our front door! Its definitely on my to do list for next week.</div>
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Only three pins today. I'm setting the goal to actually complete/try out all of the pins that I feature on my blog on Wednesdays. Wishful thinking? Maybe, but I'm starting to feel ambitious!</div>
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Be sure to stop by tomorrow to check out all the amazing goodies from <a href="http://one-crafty-momma.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Victoria</span></a>. Oh, and stop by <a href="http://one-crafty-momma.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">her blog</span></a> and say "hello"! She's so creative!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18044150444517143184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420291631474858347.post-62283521427679930272012-10-16T16:00:00.000-07:002012-10-16T16:00:03.835-07:00Me, Myself, and I<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Woohooo! It's time for the Me, Myself, and I linky party! This is seriously my favorite link up. I love to think about and answer these questions... I love going through and reading other blogger's responses because it is <i>so much fun</i>!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We are right, smack dab, in the middle of it! I LOOOOVE Fall! I love the colors, the decorations, and the traditions that some along with the season. I love snuggling up with a warm blanket, lighting a pumpkin scented candle, and drinking a hot mug of cider. Plus the pretty leaves don't hurt. Perfection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I could think of a million answers for this question. There are a million and one different moments that have led me to be who I am today. I think that the most life altering moment in my life thus far was losing a parent. It is something that most people go through at some point, but for me it happened at a young age (23). Its easy to take family {and life in general} for granted, and I think that this really provided me with a reality check and was when I truly became an adult. You have to appreciate each and every moment. I've really learned that life is fragile and much too short not to value the simple things. And you can never say "I love you" too much.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">I wish this were true. Wouldn't it be nice if someone offered you a shopping spree at your three favorite stores?? But I guess this is a little more tricky... only three for the rest of your life? Like you have to get toilet paper and toothpaste at these stores too? Maybe I'm thinking about this too much...</span></span><br />
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Seriously, does anyone else love J. Crew? I love that all the clothes are classy and conservative, yet stylish. I would love to have unlimited money to spend at this store. Swoon. </div>
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You all {or Y'all as they say here in the South!} should link up with Breanna over at <a href="http://mybeautifulcrazylifex33.blogspot.com/search/label/Me%20Myself%20I">My Beautiful Crazy Life</a>. So fun!</div>
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Caleb continuously asks me why I don't write more about my job as a social worker. Mostly its because the world of blogging is my main escape from the stress of my job. I love that I can come here and write about Pinterest and decorations and food without the reality that everyday at 8:00 AM I go to work and try to solve the world's problems. Okay, okay... maybe it isn't that bad, but it is pretty stressful when you have people relying on you to help them get food or their medications or for help keeping their electric on.</div>
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All that being said, my job is part of who I am. Its what stresses me out, how I spend the majority of my waking hours, and most days its my passion. Sooooo I have decided that its time to talk about it.</div>
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Today I am going to start off pretty light. I'm going to introduce you to my cubicle. </div>
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Yes, my cubicle. Notice that most of these pictures have a greenish yellow quality. That would be because there are no windows, and in fact, no natural light where my cubicle is located. I am just the lowly social worker. No office. No window. Just my cubicle to call home.</div>
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I did sass it up with a picture of me and the hubby. Believe me, I have thought many a times about how I could use various Pinterest projects to make this space real cute, but I haven't gotten the nerve. Yet.</div>
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My only other piece of decor is this printout from my boss. I recently had quite the run-in with a buggy situation so she thought this was funny. Funny, but true. Oh so true.</div>
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My day starts and ends in my cubicle. My main source of life-support is coffee. Before becoming a social worker I didn't drink caffeine. That was back when I was young and stupid. Caffeine is my friend, my lifeline, how I survive. Okay... I'm being dramatic again...</div>
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But seriously, I have gotten quite creative at making custom office coffee blends. This one consists of 1/2 packet of Swiss Miss mixed with a full cup of coffee. Should I <a href="http://pinterest.com/jodiann/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Pinterest</span></a> that recipe?</div>
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This next picture I am quite proud of. At this newest social work job I have my own tape dispenser. Pish posh you might be saying. In the land of social work resources are scarce. I feel quite important that I have a tape dispenser AND a stapler {all my own} at this job.</div>
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So there you have it. My cubicle. Exciting right?</div>
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So I've been looking at Pinterest for months in excitement. I came up with a million and one ways that I wanted to decorate the outside of our house for Halloween. I had grand dreams of skeletons, spider webs, pumpkins that looked like they were eating a man's leg... you know.</div>
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So I went outside one Thursday evening with all my supplies and realized that it was harder than I thought. Most of my ideas required a ladder. I don't go on ladders. Ever. I did put out some spider web {which I will probably regret when I have to pull it out of the bushes}, a strand of orange lantern lights, and I planted some mums.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Please ignore the fact that I have a forest of weeds growing between my bushes... oh, and also apparently poison ivy as now I have a rip roaring case all down my legs. Needless to say, I've given up on Halloween perfection and am quite happy with the result even though it isn't Martha Stewart picture perfect.</span></div>
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Yesterday Caleb was out of town. I love spending time with my husband, but I also value the occasional opportunity to spend time alone. I'm sure all you moms out there are vigorously shaking your heads in agreement. Even though we don't yet have any little ones it is easy for me to see the value in having time without interruption to organize my thoughts.</div>
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I love jumping in the car, rolling down the windows, and blasting a good song. Those are some of my most treasured <a href="http://www.jodiwhitted.blogspot.com/2012/09/perfect-moments.html"><span style="color: #e69138;">Perfect moments</span></a>. </div>
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So today I hopped in my car, played some Billy Joel, and drove to a new bakery that I had never visited. I ordered a coffee and a sandwich and chose a window right in the sun. Then I caught up on some letter writing {in case you have forgotten... letter writing involves real paper, a real pen, an envelope, and that medieval think called a stamp :)}.</div>
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I don't think we take enough time out of the week to take care of ourselves. Whether its working full time, worrying about getting blog posts written, being a social worker {like me!}, or finding enough time to devote to our families, I think its important to realize that if we get stressed out everyone can tell. Its like that example they give on the airplane... you have to put on your own oxygen mask first <i>before</i> you help your neighbor. If you pass out then you can't help them. If we aren't recharging our own batteries how will we be there for our client's/families/etc. </div>
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This trip was so relaxing and so <i>productive</i>. It left me feeling recharged and ready to take on the world {well, at least ready to go home and get some housework done}! I have so many friends that are embarrassed to go places on their own. Sitting in a restaurant or a movie theatre by myself is a real treat! It makes me feel like taking care of myself is important. And it is.</div>
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