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London: Part 2

This is (technically) part 2 of a (no. TBD) part series about my 2012 trip to London and Paris-- yes, it has taken me 8 months to post about this vacation. If I get a bit exhaustive with the...

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London: Part 1

This is (technically) part 1 of a (no. TBD) part series about my 2012 trip to London and Paris-- yes, it has taken me 8 months to post about this vacation. If I get a bit exhaustive with the...

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Work it

95% of the time if I don't have sme sort of post inspiration I won't write, but I trying to become more consistent in posting after weeks (months?) of slacking. One idea that I've had floating...

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Gift Ideas for Dad

I don't know about the dads in your life, but my own is extremely difficult to shop for. Each year I wrack my brain to come up with something that he'll appreciate and use, but I always seem to...

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Review: Bugsy's Box

I was thrilled when Bugsy's Box approached me about doing a review of their monthly subscription box for dogs. Bugsy's Box is named after the founder's adorable pug, Bugsy (did you see that...

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A Joyful Greeting {aka: shameless self-promotion}

If it seems as if I've fallen off the face of the earth, it's because I have. I've been in a fog for the past two weeks or so, feeling disconnected from everything, I sort of autopilot through my...

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Review and Giveaway: Datevitation

A few months ago I was introduced to the website Datevitation when a few of my favorite bloggers wrote review posts about this website where you can create custom coupon books for your friends and...

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Weekend 5.18.13

This is the last day to enter to win a free PawBox! We had a busy weekend, but a great one because it included driving up to see my sister-in-law receive her PhD. I spent Friday morning with my...

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Pawbox Review & Giveaway

I was given the opportunity to try out PawBox, a subscription box for dogs which includes "four to five luxury product samples from high-end brands every month," as well as product information and...

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Mother's Day

Aside from allergies, the scent of lilacs is one of the most tell-tale signs that Spring has arrived; and a more welcome one, at that. The house where I grew up has a huge lilac tree in our side...

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charitypups.com

A few months ago I came across artist Aaron Kaufman's Instagram account for the first time and it has quickly become one of my favorites to follow. If you appreciate cute dogs (who doesn't?) then...

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Giveaway: Olive & Ivy

Who doesn't like to win some big cash money? I sure do. I recently turned 22 (can I get a holla for feeling super old now? gaaah!) and obviously the best way to celebrate is by throwing up some...

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It's Tuesday

The title of this post comes from the fact that I thought it was Wednesday all morning, I didn't realize it is, in fact, Tuesday until I had been at work for about two hours-- talk about a...

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Bloglovin' Link-up

In order to help bloggers transition away from GFC as the main way to follow blogs, Northern Belle Diaries and Postcards from Rachel have teamed up to host I Love Bloglovin'. Now, let's get this...

May 6, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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A Favorite Quote

There's so much beauty in this world we live in, something I know gets overlooked more than it should, at least in my life. This quote from Anne of Green Gables has always been a favorite of mine,...

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Things That Make Me Uncomfortable

I could easily author an entire blog completely dedicated to the topic of this post, because I spend approximately 80% of my time feeling uncomfortable. I know I say "I'm/this is so...

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Something I Know A Lot About

I've decided to try participating in Jenni's Blog Every Day in May challenge. I've no idea if I'll complete all 31 days, or even a week, but I like the idea of prompted writing. Today's prompt:...

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My Life in (one more than) 250 Words

I've decided to try participating in Jenni's Blog Every Day in May challenge. I've no idea if I'll complete all 31 days, or even a week, but I like the idea of prompted writing. The story of my...

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I have an unfortunate tendency to procrastinate when it comes to posts I've committed to write, even if they were my own idea {e.g., my trip to London}. This is one of those posts. A few months ago...

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Patience

This has been my mantra of the week. I've had a lot weighing on me recently, but nothing I'm ready to share in a public forum. Isn't it bizarre how having a blog creates a space for you to share...

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Southern Hospitality

I have no idea why this post has been sitting in my drafts for so long; I wrote it and then just forgot to hit publish, I suppose. A few weeks ago Matt and I went to the New York Auto Show at the...

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Dogs of the Blogs: Amanda and Zoey from My Show

Dogs of the Blogs is a fun feature where I have the privilege of introducing you to bloggers and their dogs (or cats!). Today's featured blogger and dog are Amanda and Zoey from My Show. Get to...

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Weekend

I've been a bit AWOL lately, if you haven't noticed (if you have, then thank you for noticing). Life has been a bit busy. Nothing out of the ordinary, just general life happenings. It's cold and...

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A Very Random Giveaway

Just a note to anyone who is used to seeing their button on my sidebar, or received a notice from Passionfruit that I deleted your ad: I have decided to take a break from ad swaps for the time...

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BarkBox: March review

I know this is a bit belated, unfortunately that's become the norm around here so please bear with me. On a rainy day in March, Casey and I were excited to find his BarkBox awaiting him on our...

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LGP {April}

Let me just be cliche for a moment and say: I can't believe it's already April! I've been busy with general life stuff, and of course putting my London posts together, but I'm happy to take a break...

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London Calling

I want to begin this series of posts by being completely upfront with you: I will never get over the fact that I wasn't born in Great Britain. That my parents didn't emigrate to the UK, or never...

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A long Easter weekend

We had a perfectly quiet, long Easter weekend. Matt and I both took Thursday off, giving ourselves four days to catch up on some stuff around the apartment, running errands, and most importantly,...

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iPad mini Giveaway from Yellow Bird, Yellow Beard

Happy April Friends! Today I have a very very special treat for you. I {in collaboration with many other lovely ladies} am giving away a 16GB iPad Mini! No joke. No April fools. For real!!...

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London: Part 2

London: Part 1

Work it

Gift Ideas for Dad

Review: Bugsy's Box

A Joyful Greeting {aka: shameless self-promotion}

Review and Giveaway: Datevitation

Weekend 5.18.13

Pawbox Review & Giveaway

Mother's Day

charitypups.com

Giveaway: Olive & Ivy

It's Tuesday

Bloglovin' Link-up

A Favorite Quote

Things That Make Me Uncomfortable

Something I Know A Lot About

My Life in (one more than) 250 Words

Giveaway: Cool Water Gems

Patience

Southern Hospitality

Dogs of the Blogs: Amanda and Zoey from My Show

Weekend

A Very Random Giveaway

BarkBox: March review

LGP {April}

London Calling

A long Easter weekend

iPad mini Giveaway from Yellow Bird, Yellow Beard

Week in Workouts//3.17.13

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