Author: missalaneyus
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Books to Read Right Now
I really thought I’d be spending this quarantine knee deep in new recipes, but instead, I’ve had my nose stuck in a book. It has been a much needed escape. So today, I’m excited to pass all that hard-earned research on to you. Here’s a short list of which books to read right now –…
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5 Vegetable Garden Mistakes To Avoid
I love having a vegetable garden. But over the years, I’ve had a number of missteps. From them, I’ve learned a lot. In this post, you’ll find five vegetable garden mistakes to avoid, as well as details on what I’m planting this year and why. 5 Vegetable Garden Mistakes to Avoid Make sure your garden…
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15 Ideas That Spark Joy
How are you holding up? Here, in our corner of the quarantine, we have a lot to be thankful for – our health, office spaces at home, a big backyard and an endless supply of art materials for Ellie. And yet, this is hard for all of us, because it is big and scary and…
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Elementary Excellence
For years, something has been shifting in middle-class America. Pre-competitive and competitive sports start at age 5. Subtraction happens in kindergarten. Reading chapter books is expected at first grade. Multiplication begins in second. And, these are just the early elementary school years. All of the advancements might sound like a good thing. We’re moving forward,…
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2020 Goals
Happy New Year! How’s your 2020 starting? Mine has been relatively slow, punctuated by visits with friends and family. It’s been wonderful. As is typically the case, my mind has been on my resolutions for the year. Originally, I wanted to take a stab at my 2019 goal – to act with more intention. My plan…
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15 Minute Meals: Mustard & Thyme Pork Chops
At the Odle house, we eat pork chops once a week. I’ve had my tried and true method for over year, but recently switched it up. As soon as Ellie had this new version, she announced she liked these much better. I liked them too, but for different reasons. They taste great, but their true…
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What to Read Right Now: December 2019
Hey, hey. We’re approaching reading season! We just have to make it through December. Then, in January, when we’re stranded in our house, we can settle in with a pile of good books. I’m not sure who will watch our children, but maybe the T.V. will? It’s unclear. Either way, I’ve pulled together the list…
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Sephora Gift Guide: Things You Can Buy Me (or Put on Your Own List)
I did hard things. I went to Sephora (twice) and looked at all of their treasures to put together this gift guide for you. And, also for myself. Who am I kidding? I was in total heaven. If you’re like me, it can be hard to come up with ideas of things you’d like to…
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Beauty Product Review: Herbivore’s Bakuchiol and Sephora’s Vitamin C Serum
While this post is a beauty product review, it is also an endorsement for one of my favorite bloggers – Grace Atwood. Her blog, The Stripe, covers a variety of topics – skincare, travel, books and fashion. After hearing her thoughts on Herbivore’s Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum and the Sephora Vitamin C Serum, I had…
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8 Great Statement Earrings That Will Dress Up Any Outfit
I’ve always loved a statement earring. As a third grader, I spent every dollar I had at Claire’s on everything from bangle bracelets to fish-shaped barrettes. That love for bold jewelry translated to earrings so large my ears hurt at the end of a night out in college. Then, we all made the switch to…