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What I’m Lovin’ Wednesdays: Week 2

By Laura Baareman February 10, 2011What I'm Lovin'2 Comments

When I did my "What I'm Lovin' Wednesday" post last week, I had no idea that the same exact phrase was used all over the blogosphere by 100s of bloggers other than myself! So much for being creative! However, I still love the concept, and won't let my lack…

Habitually Late and Blogging Challenge Day 10: Something You’re Afraid Of

By Laura Baareman February 8, 2011Blogging Challenge1 Comment

If you know me, you know that I am not the most prompt person in the world. I don't really know what's wrong with me, but it really doesn't bother me at all to be late to really anything. I try and try and try and try to be…

Hockey, Friends, and…Deja Vu?

By Laura Baareman February 5, 2011Friends, Fun Times2 Comments

Laura and I recently took the Meirs-Briggs personality test and discovered that we are both extroverts (as if that isn't shocking). This apparently means that we feel energized after hanging out the groups of folks. I guess that's why we enjoy getting together with friends and why our calendar…

The Best Recipe Under the Sun

By Laura Baareman February 3, 2011Food1 Comment

It may not look pretty but this is the BEST dessert I had eaten in quite some time! If you like oreos, you will LOVE this concoction I got from my friend at church (thanks Karen!) It is light, airy, but also chocolaty with a hint of cream cheese! It came…

What I’m Lovin’ Wednesdays

By Laura Baareman February 3, 2011What I'm Lovin'5 Comments

Inspired by my pal Lesley-Anne and her alliteration posts, I'm going to do one called "What I'm Loving Wednesdays". These posts will be kind of a random grouping of things, products, and gadgets that I think are cool.1. Eagan Mirror by Pottery Barn. I love how versatile this mirror…

Avoiding Crape Murder in Your Landscape

By Laura Baareman January 30, 2011House, Projects1 Comment

Well, it's about that time of year again. Time for tree and shrub pruning for the yard and landscape around the house. Well isn't it too early you might say, but really it's not. Spring, believe it or not, is right around the corner and it is good to…

How Bloggers Party Online

By Laura Baareman January 28, 2011Blogging, Linky Parties2 Comments

About a week ago, I discovered how bloggers party online. They have these things called "Linky Parties". On a certain day of the week or month various bloggers let other bloggers attach their post to a long list of related links. For instance, there's a website on my list…

Xtranormal

By Laura Baareman January 23, 2011Funny

So I don't know if y'all have heard about this little website that is becoming all the rage or not. My guess is that you probably have because of the Geico commercials of robots talking about how much money they can save and stuff, and presidents dancing about saving…

Wedding Week Day 4: Wedding Week & Bachelorette Party

By Laura Baareman January 23, 2011About Us, Wedding4 Comments

What to do on a really cold Saturday when you're feeling sick? How about finish the Wedding Week Challenge that I started way back in December?I've already discussed the story of Our Engagement, Our Engagement Party at Williamson Brothers' BBQ, and the trials and tribulations of Wedding Planning.Now we…

And the Stylish Blogger Award goes to…

By Laura Baareman January 19, 2011Blogging, Linky Parties3 Comments

I often see other bloggers doing things like blog challenges, link-ups, and awards - but I have never been invited to do any of the above - until now! My friend Lesley-Anne recently gave me my first blog award, the Stylish Blogger Award. Thanks so much Mrs. Fenton!So here's the…