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October 22, 2013
Today’s Thought
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October 21, 2013
Happy Pumpkin Cheesecake Day!
Today in random food holidays, our nation is apparently observing Pumpkin Cheesecake Day. Rather than question it, I’d like to direct your attention to these recipes, and kindly ask that you let me stop by if you have any leftovers: Gingersnap Crust Pumpkin Cheesecake Graham Cracker Crust Pumpkin Cheesecake Not exactly what you’re in the mood for? Try one of […]
The Mysterious Round Object That Appeared in My Yard
Yesterday my youngest son, who is 6, was having a double playdate with two of his dear friends. (A.K.A. practically the best day of life.) I was trying to be a Very Good Mom and was in the backyard with the boys, building a lean-to. Our backyard has this small wooded section that was once, if not an ancient Indian […]
Why You Should Buy Jeans Now
The annual rush for back-to-school clothes has ended, so retailers cut prices on excess inventory, which includes a lot of denim. 
Sweet Bridal Shower Idea from Loverly
[Photo by Chris and Kristen Photography on Inspired By This] Hosting a bridal shower for your favorite bride-to-be? Plan to have some special treats (the more delicious, the better!) for your guests to munch on during gift opening. These sweet treats are easy to make (make sure to have a heart-shaped cookie cutter on hand) and are sure to be a […]
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October 18, 2013
This Baking Trick Will Help You Make Perfect Cookies
When you’re making dozens of tasty treats, it’s tempting to reuse baking sheets while they’re still hot from the oven. Stop right there! Raw dough on a warm pan produces unevenly baked cookies that are thin and overly browned around the edges. 
Best Flared Jeans For Petites
If you’re petite, you’re probably more than familiar with the problem of finding the perfect flared jean; invariably, the inseam is too long, but hemming a flared leg to a petite length usually just turns it into a boot-cut. But there’s good news! MiH Jean‘s “Casablanca” style —while not available in petite sizes per se— does come with a shorter inseam […]
An Easy Way to Open a Clamshell Package
Tearing through the hard plastic packaging that sometimes surrounds a product can be… frustrating, to put it mildly. Fortunately, there’s a surprisingly easy way to cut through the clamshell, no futile scissors required. Flip the package over, with the front facing down. From there, grab a sharp can opener, clamp the rightmost edge of the package, and glide the miracle-worker […]
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