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Yearly Archives: 2011

Merry Christmas 2011

As I lay in the guest bed at my parent’s house, the sun is streaming through the window and I can hear my husband out in the living room watching football and chatting with my parents. And I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the big and small things in this life (loved ones, beer cheese and…

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A bittersweet goodbye

Yesterday I wrote a goodbye letter…my first ever, I think, and it was so bittersweet. As I sealed the envelope and dropped it off to be mailed and I reflected back on our 7 year pen-pal-like relationship. It started when he was just 8 and I was 17.  I had finished high school and had…

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011

Ooh this is so much fun to make!  Here are a few fabulous gifts for you to share with your loved ones this holiday season! For her: 1. Mary Kay Color Compact…my favorite-i-cannot-possibly-do-without-it color combo is: Honeyspice, Granite, Espresso (eye colors), with Citrus Bloom cheek color, and Beach Bronze on the lips.  This color combination…

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