Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Remember how I said that Brad and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day? Well, I made a little exception.  While putting together my LOVE playlist, I was so inspired by all that love that I wanted to record a little something … Continue reading 

Food Valentines

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Brad and I don’t get to celebrate Valentine’s Day. It’s one of those “holidays” that there is no way you’re going to get off in the restaurant industry.  And I could insert the standard “We show each other we love each … Continue reading 

Sick Day: Blueberry Muffins and Squash Soup

Squash Soup with Crispy Prosciutto

Seriously, everyone’s getting it. The flu, that is.  It was only a matter of time before Brad and I caught it, too.  It has been going around our work, taking people out like dominos.  I showed up to host last … Continue reading 

2AM Vampire Dinner: Shrimp & Grits

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Last night, I got out of work early (10:45pm is early) and was determined to make my crazy hard-working husband dinner for when he got home. I texted my mom at a more reasonable hour earlier in the day, asking … Continue reading 

The Saddest Time of the Year

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While Christmas is the “most wonderful time of the year”, maybe the saddest time of the year is in those moments after you’ve taken all of your holiday decorations down. We finally took down our tree yesterday.  I was just … Continue reading 

Another Two Bite The Dust

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Yesterday, Brad and I did something really scary. We paid off the last of Brad’s medical bills and one of my credit cards. Why is this scary?  You say.  This is awesome!  Woohoo to getting out of debt!  Woohoo to … Continue reading 

Home For Christmas

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Brad and I have lived in Santa Monica just about three years. It seems every year is getting a little easier than the last.  We know our way around a little better.  We know a few more people.  We have … Continue reading 

Ruining LAST Christmas

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It’s hard to blog around Christmas time.  Mostly because surprises are really, really hard to keep when you are crafting and gifting and you just want to share pictures of all the fun things you’re making for people. But you … Continue reading