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No, We Haven't Closed On The New House Yet.

Lifestyle

No, We Haven't Closed On The New House Yet.

All right, so Jules is completely exhausted and asked me to give y'all an update on the sitch over here (that means "situation"). Things were just going a little too smoothly, which I think everyone agrees with. We were supposed to close on our house in Utah last Monday - like, almost two weeks ago. The […]
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August 9, 2013

Lifestyle

Selling A Home Without an Agent or Attorney

DIY

Selling A Home Without an Agent or Attorney

Update:  We chose to keep this post up since it was all part of the learning process, but given the outcome (update 1, update 2), if we could do it all over again, we would get an attorney. Get an attorney, people! Or "Saving the Big Buck$!" The plan was always to try to sell […]
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August 7, 2013

Lifestyle

A Moving Party!

Lifestyle

A Moving Party!

Considering a month ago we were completely unaware of Chris's new job and content with staying in our home indefinitely, this fast move to Idaho has not only thrown us for a loop, but also all of our friends and neighbors.  So last weekend, the night after we got home from house hunting, we threw […]
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July 26, 2013

Lifestyle

Under Contract!

Lifestyle

Under Contract!

Today we are headed back home to pack, clean, finish up and share a few projects with you from our current home.  And then say goodbye to it.  That will be hard.  When we first made the decision to move, even if I knew it was the right decision, it was difficult to hold back […]
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July 19, 2013

Lifestyle

The Waiting Game

Lifestyle

The Waiting Game

Oh dear. This is hard. To catch up any of you that didn't follow along on Instagram (@chrislovesjulia), the house hunt on Monday was intense.  I saw everything from a two-story on 6 acres, to a 1960s time capsule in the center of town--twelve houses total.  Every one was so different and out of all […]
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July 18, 2013

Lifestyle

On the Hunt.

Lifestyle

On the Hunt.

Today is Chris's first day at his new job in Idaho and we never expected I'd be here with him.  We thought for sure Greta and I would still be in Utah prepping our house for listing later this month. But with the surprisingly quick sale, we accompanied Chris to search for a new house […]
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July 15, 2013

Lifestyle

Tips For Cleaning Up Your Exterior

Cleaning & Organization

Tips For Cleaning Up Your Exterior

My sweet parents are in town for a few days helping us clean up a few things outside.  They are landscaping gurus and work horses and the amount of yard work we got done yesterday is more than we've done in probably two years.  Our exterior checklist has changed drastically. We went from prepping for […]
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July 9, 2013

Lifestyle

Lobster Rolls - Plus, How to Grill Lobster Tails

Recipes

Lobster Rolls - Plus, How to Grill Lobster Tails

Lobster isn't a common dish in our house. In fact, Jules has had it one time in her entire life - last night, when I made these lobster rolls. She was a little nervous, because she only sometimes tolerates shrimp (which you could use for this dish, instead of lobster). I assured all would be […]
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July 3, 2013

Lifestyle

Moving Up

Lifestyle

Moving Up

I remember playing a board game called Cashflow way back in my early college days with my, then, boyfriend and all of his friends. It is basically an educational game that simulates real life financial strategies and situations, like investing. Monopoly on steroids if you will. So, we were all very, very cool. Anyway, one aspect […]
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July 2, 2013

Lifestyle

Crazy Awesome Grilled Peaches - My Go-To Summer Dessert

Recipes

Crazy Awesome Grilled Peaches - My Go-To Summer Dessert

You wanna know why grilled peaches are so awesome? Because they meet the following criteria: • Friggen Delicious • Friggen Easy Of course, I like to complicate my grilled peaches a little more than I do my grilled corn by soaking them in a cinnamon syrup for at least 30 minutes before grilling. Here's what […]
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July 1, 2013

Lifestyle

The House That Chris Built

Lifestyle

The House That Chris Built

This weekend, we made the 4.5 hour trip north to Idaho to visit our parents--both of our parents now live in the same small town and it is pretty great to see all of them when we make the trip. It was necessary to unwind a little bit before I head off again.  Staying at […]
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June 24, 2013

Lifestyle

Mango Salsa That Isn't Like Eating a Fruit Salad

Chris Cooks

Mango Salsa That Isn't Like Eating a Fruit Salad

The first time you hear a song on the radio, you dig it. You want to hear it again. Every time the song comes on, you shout "I love this song!" and crank up the volume to fill your passenger-less car with sound. But as time passes, you hear the song more and more, which […]
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June 21, 2013

Lifestyle

Flank Steak and Blue Cheese Cauliflower Puree

Recipes

Flank Steak and Blue Cheese Cauliflower Puree

You know what my favorite thing is? When Jules says to me, "I would love to have _____ for dinner this week." That's usually when the cogs in my brain start grinding away, figuring out how to make the best possible version of whatever she asked for. This week, she wanted a cauliflower puree (she's […]
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June 19, 2013

Lifestyle

Kitchen Stuff I Don't Want to Be Without

Chris Cooks

Kitchen Stuff I Don't Want to Be Without

Now before we get into cooking the really impressive stuff, we need to make sure you're properly equipped. I love browsing kitchen stores and looking at all the cool gadgets, but honestly, most of the cool new kitchen things are completely unnecessary. In my opinion, things like burger presses, egg slicers, and pans with nonstick […]
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June 17, 2013

Lifestyle

Chris As A Dad

Lifestyle

Chris As A Dad

A few (several?) of my favorite photos of these two: He is hands on, adventurous, patient, and loving with our girl.  The whole thing melts me.  Happy Father's day to Chris, my father-in-law-- who always makes me feel like the favorite (shhhh),-- to my dad, who handled having a house of girls (and no sons) like […]
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June 15, 2013

Lifestyle

Grilled Romain Topped with Caesar Vinaigrette and Herbed Granola

Recipes

Grilled Romain Topped with Caesar Vinaigrette and Herbed Granola

In Wednesday's post I showed how to grill a hen, and I paired it with this salad. Grilled Caesar Salad isn't new, and it's sort of a trendy dish (perhaps in a bad way?). But there's something about it that I enjoy. A quick char on some of the leaves, mixed with the freshly washed […]
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June 14, 2013

Lifestyle

Life With Charly Lately

Lifestyle

Life With Charly Lately

We have now been dog owners for just over a whopping two weeks and wanted to give you all an update on how life has changed around here. We feel a lot more settled and are completely smitten with sweet Charly. Chris is constantly telling me Charly is the best dog he's ever come in […]
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June 13, 2013

Lifestyle

How to Grill a Hen (Or Chicken or Whatever Kind of Bird)

Chris Cooks

How to Grill a Hen (Or Chicken or Whatever Kind of Bird)

I love cooking poultry on the grill, and my favorite poultry to grill, hands down, is the cornish game hen. You've seen them. Those small birds in their individual packages, frozen rock solid in the meat section of your grocery store. They're small enough to be manageable, large enough to feed 2 people, and take […]
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June 12, 2013

Lifestyle

Grilled Lemon Pepper Salmon (or, Salmon with Lemon and Pepper Sauce)

Recipes

Grilled Lemon Pepper Salmon (or, Salmon with Lemon and Pepper Sauce)

I've somehow morphed my blogging schedule into this weekly theme sorta thing. Not sure how that happened, but we're just running with it. This week - grilling in a less obvious way. Admit it, when you hear someone talk about "grilling," you automatically think about burgers and hot dogs. Maybe ribs and bratwurst. All of […]
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June 10, 2013

Lifestyle

Friggen Easy Summertime Drinks - Piña Colada

Recipes

Friggen Easy Summertime Drinks - Piña Colada

I'm all about saving the best for last. Sometimes that gets me in trouble, like on Thanksgiving when I decide to eat my ham last, but by the time I get to it I'm already bursting so I just force it down my throat because I'm determined to enjoy it, but I just end up […]
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June 7, 2013
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