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A Relaxing Day

Thanks to my husband’s family, we were able to enjoy a morning of massages on my birthday last week at a fairly local resort. If you live anywhere near PA, you should look into Bedford Springs Resort and consider planning a little getaway. The property is magnificent and not a single detail is left undone. […]

High Five for Friday

Happy Friday! It’s been a fun week leading up to the ‘week before Christmas’ and I’m looking forward to the week ahead. I had a fantastic day celebrating my birthday yesterday surrounded by lots of family. My husband took the morning off to be able to celebrate with me and my sister (who took off […]

Wishlist: The Girl’s Guide

It’s officially one week before Christmas, which also makes it my birthday :) I’m off enjoying a relaxing morning with my husband and have a shopping date with my sister later on, so it’s bound to be a great day! Today I’m sharing with you one final gift guide for the girls. This post was […]

Iced Sugar Cookies

When I can find the time, I love to sit and decorate sugar cookies. Time, well, and patience, being the main ingredients. Prepping the dough and baking the cookies is simple enough, but working with icing and it’s varying consistencies and colors can take a bit of time. However, if you do have the time […]

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Red Heels

I’ve been on the hunt for a bright pair of suede pumps for the winter. In my mind I was picturing more of a fuchsia,  but when I found these pumps on clearance for just over $30 at Macy’s I couldn’t pass them up. I suppose red is more seasonally appropriate  for the time being anyway. […]

High Five for Friday

Happy Friday, gang! I was scrolling through my phone and realized that I did a horrendous job documenting my week. Life happens, right? And so do Christmas cards, which I’ll be continuing to address once I wrap up this post. One of these years I’m going to have to cut back on the amount we […]

What Are You Wearing This Season?

We don’t have any formal affairs to attend this season, but that doesn’t mean you don’t! And luckily I enjoy browsing all the bright and shiny cloths and piecing outfits together. From office parties, Christmas get-togethers, gift exchanges and new years shindigs, I’ve put together half a dozen outfits that should give you a little […]

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

I’m a sucker for Mexican food. I’ve previously shared a wonderful Chicken, Black Bean & Quinoa Bake and highly recommend it. This casserole, however is one of the easiest dishes I’ve prepared. It only has four ingredients, so how difficult could it be? Chances are you’ll be baking up a storm in the upcoming weeks, […]

Gift Guide: The Man in Your Life

By now I’m assuming you are all realizing that December is quickly passing us by. It’s already the 9th for goodness sake! Today I am tackling a wishlist for the person I find the most difficult to shop for. My husband (or the special guy in your life). All items have been approved by my man […]

Winter Whites

Alright, technically I’m wearing ecru, not white, but you get the point. Whites or ‘lights’ can be very refreshing during the winter. Sadly, this may be the last time I’ll be squeezing into these pants until post baby, but let it be my reminder for all of you that are not pregnant to feel free, […]

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