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Adventures In Trying
www.adventuresintrying.com
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Follow along as this creature of habit experiments with baking, reading, fashion and a slew of other activities - anything to break free!
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A Spectrum of Color for Easter

Posted in ImagesOkay, so I’ll admit to you all right now: I realize that my “adventures in trying” are turning into my “adventures in trying cupcake recipes”. But my tas...

04 apr 12

Orange Creamsicle Delight

Posted in ImagesI found this recipe via Pinterest (of course!) on one of my favorite blogs, My Baking Addiction. She calls them Chocolate Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting. But we were all c...

01 apr 12

Spiked Cupcakes for St. Patty’s Day

Posted in ImagesIf you’re looking for a crowd pleasing treat for St. Patrick’s Day this weekend, look no further than these adult-friendly Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes. I’ll admit, they ...

15 mar 12

Paintball: Who would’ve thought I’d love this?

Posted in ImagesWell this adventure was definitely a first. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a good shoot ‘em up video game. But I’ve never played laser tag, let alone stepped onto a fie...

25 feb 12

Cookies & Creme Perfection

Posted in ImagesI made these cupcakes for a friend’s dad who LOVES cookies & creme. They were a huge hit! Although semi-homemade, they certainly don’t disappoint. The Oreo on the bott...

23 feb 12

Put a Bird On It

Posted in VideoA couple weeks ago, I stumbled across this video from the series, “Portlandia”. I don’t know if we’re just bored, but my co-workers and I are thoroughly amused ...

17 feb 12

58. Bar Hopping My Way Through Lower Manhattan

In honor of Lower Manhattan making it through Hurricane Irene this weekend, I’m taking you down memory lane for a recap of my first-ever bar hopping tour there just a week ago. A friend who lives in ...

30 aug 11

57. Well Hello A&F Boys. Don’t Mind If I Do…

It’s Tuesday and already time for a much needed laugh. So here’s a funny little “first” for all the ladies to enjoy. During my recent trip to Manhattan, we passed by the Aberc...

09 aug 11

56. Pottery Painting at All Fired Up

Last weekend, I had a double-take of using great coupons. Orlando Aerial Arts was my LivingSocial pick. But for Groupon, I went with a pottery painting credit at All Fired Up in Winter Park. I grew u...

08 aug 11

55. NYC Cupcake Showdown: Magnolia vs. Crumbs

So we all know that I have a minor obsession with cupcakes. I’m always looking for new recipes, or bakeries where I can taste test the concoctions of those much more experienced than I. On a re...

07 aug 11

54. Twirling at Orlando Aerial Arts

Ever been to a Cirque du Soleil show? There’s always that segment where someone is twirling or floating across the stage while entangled in streams of silk. It always looked like fun, so I quic...

06 aug 11

Flashback: DIY Wine Cork Board

For those of you who love wine, you may find yourself wondering what to do with all those leftover corks. Well, here’s a fun DIY project, an idea that I’m sure it nothing new to you. Back...

25 jul 11

53. Conquering Guacamole

Growing up, I used to hate when I’d order a quesadilla or fajitas and there would be that big green slob of nasty guacamole sitting there. I’d gently scoop it off my plate, making sure it didn’t even...

24 jul 11

52. Game Time at Dave & Buster’s

Finally! I’ve been hearing about Dave & Buster’s from my sister-in-law (a Jacksonville native) for years, but I’d never been to one. Well, looks like Orlando finally jumped on t...

17 jul 11

51. A New Cure for Hiccups

Last week was long, so a night out on the town was desperately needed. My friend and I bar-hopped a bit, and en route to our 4th stop I developed an awful case of the hiccups. Her suggested fix? Drin...

14 jul 11

50. Time to try Yoga

Although I’m in love with PiYo classes (an upbeat blend of Pilates and yoga) and I’ve been to two Pilates classes, I’ve never been to a straight up yoga class. Well, consider that i...

09 jul 11

49. Cake Mix, Marshmallows & Rice Krispies = Tasty!

Growing up, I loved Rice Krispies treats. All that marshmallow goodness… yum! We’d even experiment, adding in ingredients like peanut butter (my absolute favorite!). But as I’ve age...

06 jul 11

48. Taking Color Coding to the Max

I’ve noticed many photos on Pinterest recently of people color coding their bookshelves. Some look amazing, with collections spanning one or more walls. I can only dream of having a room filled...

04 jul 11

47. Dry Shampoo: Friend or Foe?

I was lucky enough to inherit my father’s oil-ridden scalp – something I should be thanking him for every day. I mean, who doesn’t love the feeling of greasy hair a mere 24 hours af...

01 jul 11

46. Become a Contributor to a Website

When I started this adventure in February, another website/blog was just getting on its feet as well: OrlandoInformer.com. We both started following each other’s content, and that site has seen...

01 jul 11

45. It’s Sauza-Rita Time!

This weekend, a friend of mine hosted a Sauza-Rita Summer House Party, compliments of HouseParty.com. I’ve never been to a sponsored party before, and was intrigued for sure. HouseParty.com all...

27 jun 11

44. Blue Bird Bake Shop Cupcakes

Mmmm… cupcakes. We all know I have a small obsession with these baked goods. Lately, I’ve taken a break from my own baking adventures, so I was thankful when a friend brought a smorgasbor...

19 jun 11

43. A Look Inside the Hilarity of Tina Fey

If there were such a thing, I’d be a proud member of the National Sarcasm Society. I think that’s why I find Tina Fey so absolutely hilarious. She’s made me laugh since her days on ...

17 jun 11

42. Exploring Lowry Park Zoo

For the first time since childhood, I visited Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa. Granted, its a completely different park than it was in the late 80s – and all the improvements are fantastic! You can tel...

15 jun 11

41a. Embark on a 30 Day Photo Challenge

While surfing on Pinterest this past weekend, I came across a graphic for a 30 Day Photography Challenge – created by Mary Woestehoff of White Peach Photography. It piqued my interest, mostly b...

02 jun 11

40. Feature Photos on Another Blog

This might seem like a strange one, but allowing my photos to be viewed by strangers is an adventure to me. I know I’m not the world’s best photographer. I was fortunate to encounter fant...

31 may 11

Flashback: Whitewater Rafting

Today, we’re flashing back to Honduras in June 2007 (again, I know)… Along the country’s northern coast, you’ll find spectacular adventure and eco-tourism opportunities –...

25 may 11

39. Mint Cookies & Cream Cupcakes

There’s a chocoholic at my office, and she recently had a birthday. As a belated treat, I’m treating her to Mint Cookies & Cream Cupcakes – since I know from her pinning habits ...

23 may 11

New Look. Same Adventures.

Hi everyone! You’re probably wondering if you’re in the right place. No worries, this is still Amanda’s Adventures in Trying – with a fresh new look. I’d love to hear an...

22 may 11

38. Smile! I think…

For those who don’t know this, I work in public relations. In the past, I’ve handled many accounts related to travel – most particularly a Central American country for which I led n...

20 may 11

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