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living it up at the beach and the pool: a Miss L vacation
Miss L and I abandoned the valley heat last weekend for a coastal “vacation” to Grandma & Grandpa L’s house. And while it was only a brief 36-hour getaway, it was such a pretty weekend that it felt like we…
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of bows and bands…
If you’ve ever shopped for kid’s clothing, you’ll know that those stores make their profits off of their accessory lines. Matching bows and clips and socks and shoes. Wallet burning cuteness that you just can’t seem to pass up. But…
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checking back in from the cable/satellite free world
In April, we abandoned the world of overpriced satellite TV. To say that we’re over the incident would mean that Mr. M would no longer engage DirecTV employees at local Best Buy and Costco stores in a fierce verbal battle…
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mac & cheese in a muffin tin!
I always think of cupcakes as the “super easy” yet impressive dessert to make. Mix up the batter, scoop it into baking cups, bake, decorate and go! But I honestly never think of using my muffin tins for much “outside…
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everyone can kick a soccer ball
I walked back from the mailbox excited last night. In my hands was Mr. M’s latest ESPN Magazine, but instead of the typical male athlete on the cover, it was Danica. A full issue devoted to women’s sports. YES! I…
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