November 2011

Perfect Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey and Dumplings

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Happy Tuesday, guys! How was your weekend? I had a nice, long holiday weekend. It was an excellent opportunity to plan for the zombie apocalypse. Yes, I’m talking zombies again today. I promise I won’t talk about them again for a while. I promise. I can’t help it, though. It’s become a tad bit of ...

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Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner: Sparkling Spiced Apple Cider

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the U.S. Thanksgiving….poor holiday. It’s practically looked over nowadays, what with Christmas only a month later. Now, this year, Black Friday (the biggest sale/shopping day if the year here in the states) is even encroaching on the day. Black Friday always falls on the day after Thanksgiving. It’s a day ...

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Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner Recap

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Before I post my last one or two Thanksgiving ideas, I wanted to share a recap of some of the recipes I’m making this year, and some other ideas I’ve used in the past. Obviously, they’re mostly dessert, but there’s some delicious salad, and of course, some incredible dinner rolls. If you’re still trying to ...

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Perfectly Pinterested Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner: Caramel Filled Brownies and Beautiful, Easy Mums

Sunday, November 20, 2011

I’m posting on a Sunday. This is totally weird. It’s like I’m in the Twilight Zone or something, except in color, and with baked goods instead of, like, scary aliens or murderous dollies. Several weeks ago, as I was perusing Pinterest for nothing in particular, I came across this gorgeous photograph of mums laid out ...

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Cheesy Cheese Dog Treat Cookies

Thursday, November 17, 2011

I realize that Thanksgiving is practically tomorrow, and I really should be sharing more yumminess for the occasion, but a bigger occasion is taking place in our family tomorrow. Tomorrow is our four-legged baby’s birthday! Yes, we really do think that Loki’s birthday is a bigger deal than Thanksgiving. Just like my birthday trumps Valentine’s ...

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Elegant Autumn Rice Crispy Treats

Monday, November 14, 2011

I have a new obsession lately. You may have noticed it, as it’s been making itself known on the blog. I am recently obsessed with painting my fingernails wild and whacky colors. Here’s the thing: I hate painting my fingernails. Hate it. I love having my fingernails manicured and looking nice, but I hate painting ...

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Another Harry Potter Day (YAY!): Cockroach Clusters

Friday, November 11, 2011

Before I share a new recipe with you today, I would like to share my gratitude to all of the brave men and women who have served their country. On this day, many of us around the world are remembering, and showing gratitude for, our veterans. I am not only a military wife, I am ...

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Perfect Thanksgiving Breakfast: Easy Maple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Sorry for the lack of posting this week, you guys. I was kinda busy, and I didn’t plan ahead at all and get something crazy good made in advance so that I wouldn’t have to think or work all weekend (cause I’m a professional). I think I may have mentioned that I was going to ...

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Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner: Buttery Soft Dinner Rolls

Friday, November 4, 2011

You guys. I’m going to Chicago this weekend. I think I may have told you about it. Maybe on my facebook? I’m going to meet my blogging friends Jen and John Yates of Cake Wrecks!! *EEEEEEEEEEE!* I’m so excited! I’ve corresponded with both of them several times, but I’m looking forward to attending their Chicago-ish ...

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Happy Birthday to my Dear Friend with Some Sweet Dolly Cookies

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Do you guys remember how I said on Monday that I was into a cuter, gentler Halloween? How I’m not into scary movies and stuff? Then why am I suddenly obsessed with The Walking Dead?! A couple of weeks ago, one of my friends statused on facebook about how she was mad at The Walking ...