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Truth Tuesday: A September Love Letter

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Truth Tuesday: A September Love Letter

We recently decided to dedicate some Tuesdays (when I remember) to the idea of exposing our home and of our lives in a truer light.  Chris and I didn't have one of those whirlwind romances that resulted in an engagement 4 months later. We were friends for a long time.  Friends that went on a […]
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September 11, 2012

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Double the Oven, Double the Fun.

Chris Cooks

Double the Oven, Double the Fun.

What's Labor Day weekend without impulse-buying a major appliance?!  Buying an appliance was no where on our list for the past holiday weekend, but while perusing through Home Depot (which is always on our list. Every day, it seems.) we realized every appliance was on sale and we did need/want a new range. We have […]
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September 7, 2012

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Truth Tuesday: Editing Photos, Messy kitchens, and "No one likes a blog with..."

Lifestyle

Truth Tuesday: Editing Photos, Messy kitchens, and "No one likes a blog with..."

My best friend, Meagan, started doing "Truth Tuesdays" awhile ago on her blog and recently, Dana, started doing "Honest Mondays" over on House Tweaking.  Although we always are honest with you here--when our DIYs don't work out, we let you know--I love the idea of exposing our home and a little bit of our lives […]
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August 28, 2012

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Our Wicked Weekend.

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Our Wicked Weekend.

My parents are really good at planning a "retreat" once every quarter.  Us?  Well, our last getaway was a year and a half ago (you can read about it here).  So yesterday, since Chris got tickets for us to see Wicked, we felt like it was the perfect excuse to make a weekend of it...err, […]
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August 25, 2012

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"[Greta], you've totally transitioned"

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"[Greta], you've totally transitioned"

Name that movie!   This weekend, our biggest project didn't involve a single paint brush or power tool. You may remember,  last November, sanity trumped aesthetics and we got a crib tent for Greta-girl. To this day, we stand by that decision.  It saved us all.  And for the past almost year, we have all […]
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August 20, 2012

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A Shrimp Boil Dinner Party (and Recipe!)

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A Shrimp Boil Dinner Party (and Recipe!)

I ended yesterday's new-chandelier post proclaiming, "bring on the well-lit dinner parties!"  and we wasted no time doing that.  Last night, we had a couple good friends over for a shrimp boil--a low-key and out-of-this-world flavorful dinner that requires one pot and zero plates.  Which I la-hove, because since Chris is the chef around here […]
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August 14, 2012

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A House Purge.

Cleaning & Organization

A House Purge.

This week's big project is getting ready for our yard sale on Saturday morning, and we aren't holding back.  Our last (and only other) yard sale was in March of 2011 before we closed on this house.  It was cold, but successful and somehow we still managed to move from a two bedroom apartment and […]
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August 7, 2012

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This Weekend

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This Weekend

We are attending Chris's huge family reunion. Prepping for our yard sale next weekend. Picking up some paint. (I think I have our color narrowed down.) Getting started on new paintings. Watching the Olympics and Prison Break (on Netflix) Making sure Greta gets lots of extra attention so the above doesn't happen again. What are […]
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August 3, 2012

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Rounding up #July

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Rounding up #July

It is the last day of the 3rd busiest month of our lives. July was good to us and for us. At least that is what I am saying so I don't turn into the stress ball I was for the majority of the month.  Being busy is good, right?? That being said, we'd be perfectly […]
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July 31, 2012

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High School Reunion: A Whole Ten Years

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High School Reunion: A Whole Ten Years

  This photo may have been taken back in the day, before I even knew Chris, but he still laughs that hard and it is one of my favorite things about him.  There is a reason for the flashback Friday. After a full week off from work and a nice stay-cation around here, we are […]
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July 6, 2012

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Yankee Doodle

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Yankee Doodle

Since Chris is off work all week, our 4th festivities got a head-start and will most likely last through the weekend.  We partied yesterday with Chris's family--all 36 of them (!), where Greta saw fireworks for the first time last night (I have never seen her that excited. ever) and held onto a flag until […]
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July 4, 2012

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Boos-ing the Block

Chris Cooks

Boos-ing the Block

We have been doing pretty good keeping the kitchen updates to a minimum while we save our pennies for a complete overhaul as soon as we can finalize plans (which is a completely different post).We have spent around $150 (not including a new fridge and dishwasher) to get our previous kitchen:   to where it […]
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June 28, 2012

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Ch-ch-changes with a side of Spaghetti (Squash) and (Turkey) Meatballs

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Ch-ch-changes with a side of Spaghetti (Squash) and (Turkey) Meatballs

It's no secret we are doers 'round here.  Every day, in our list of things that needs to get done, we also have a slightly shorter list of projects that we would like to get done.  Checking these things off has not only fed us with non-stop daily blogging material to feed your DIY eyes, […]
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June 27, 2012

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I'm off!

Lifestyle

I'm off!

This morning I set aside my usual paint brushes and opted for a much smaller one to add a spring touch of pink to my little nails (Essie's Mod Square is too sweet for words).  Let's face it, long nails and an avid DIYer just don't go together--not even for a wedding.  Wedding bound, I […]
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May 17, 2012

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Let's Give 'Em a Hand

Lifestyle

Let's Give 'Em a Hand

When we made the decision to give blog sponsors a shot, we knew the goal would be to connect our readers to fresh and fabulous products.  This month, our sponsors have exceeded our expectations.  Check it: There are a ton of stencil companies floating around out there, but I actually asked Olive of Olive Leaf […]
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May 15, 2012

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FÜD Feud 2012

Chris Cooks

FÜD Feud 2012

Today was the second annual FÜD Feud and Chris's second time participating.  In case you are thinking, "didn't we just do this?"  We did.  Last year's was in September and you can look back on our first experience with the local home-cooks culinary competition (Chris made some mean stuffed cucumbers) here.  I'm not sure why they […]
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May 12, 2012

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Taking Care of Bidness

Lifestyle

Taking Care of Bidness

What a week it's been around here.  We are blown away by our readers and the support and excitement you all exude.  With all that has happened this week, we have a few announcements and business to take care of, which gives me an excuse to make a list.  Here we go! (let's go!): 1.We […]
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April 27, 2012

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We Can Be a Bit (Melo)Dramatic

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We Can Be a Bit (Melo)Dramatic

Remember how we love entering contests--especially when it comes to contests that help us fix up the house?  Well, we're at it again.  It is no secret that we have been struggling with the exterior of our home.  In fact, not a day goes by that I don't wish I would run into the guy […]
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April 24, 2012

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Keyless Isn't Always Cool

Lifestyle

Keyless Isn't Always Cool

Newest item on our wish list: We have locked ourselves out of the house at least 6 times in the past year.  Luckily, Chris has always been able to save the day--but this morning he was at work and I found myself in the car wondering why our keyless car wasn't starting when I pressed […]
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April 17, 2012

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*Screeeech.* Backtrack.

Lifestyle

*Screeeech.* Backtrack.

If there were two words to describe this weekend, they would be "Poor Greta."  She is so, so sick.  Her terrible, barking cough has meant no sleeping for days and today a runny nose was added to the mix.  Chris found this homeopathic cold and cough medicine approved for kids age 2+ (hooray!) and she […]
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April 16, 2012
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