Author: missalaneyus
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Game Changer: Romesco Sauce
Have you ever had romesco sauce? I hadn’t until this week. It’s one of those things I’ve heard about for several years and always meant to make, but never got around to it. I found this great recipe from one of my favorite food blogs, Simply Recipes and had to try it out. The resulting…
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Sweaters: 6 Adorable Ways to Stay Warm
I don’t know what is happening in your town, but it is finally sweater weather here. Below, I’ve rounded up six, adorable ways to stay warm this winter. Links to all the sweaters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Which are your favorites? P.S. Does anyone else have that song by The Neighbourhood permanently on…
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Guilty Pleasure: Taylor Swift
Whenever I see Taylor Swift, I’m struck by how grown-up and poised she seems all of a sudden. I feel like a proud aunt, which sounds a little crazy I know. Her new album, 1989, is filled with smart, fun, catchy pop music. I can’t get enough. Bad Blood, Out of the Woods and Blank…
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Perfect Your Lipstick Wardrobe
If you see me around town this winter, I’ll probably be wearing one of these four lipsticks. With a wine/berry shade, flattering neutral, crisp red and perfectly deep pink, I’ll be ready for anything – and so will you, once you pick these up. Here are the details from left to right, so you can…
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Shortcuts: Slow Cooker Recipes
In the past, I was never much of a slow cooker/crock pot gal. I always found it hard to find time to do much dinner prep before heading to work. Slicing vegetables and browning meat before 7:30 AM is just not in the cards for me, but in the last few years, I found a…
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On My Bookshelf: We Were Liars, Reconstructing Amelia and Landline
I have been holding out on you, and for that, I am deeply sorry. I have read three books in the last few months that I really liked, and I never told you about them. Forgive me. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart: This book stayed with me days after finishing it. The story surrounds…
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High Noon and A New Page
Since having Ellie, Keegan and I have a lot of date nights in. We pick a movie, mix a cocktail and whip up a special appetizer. We both have an interest in old movies, but hadn’t seen many of the “greats,” so over the last few years, we’ve been slowly making our way through the…
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Happy Halloween
Around these parts, we’re wishing you a rootin’ tootin’ Halloween. Hope your day is full of treats and not too spooky.
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Explore: The Elms Hotel & Spa – Excelsior Springs, MO
A few weekends ago, some friends and I took a little trip to Excelsior Springs, Missouri for some serious pampering. We stayed at The Elms Hotel and Spa, which was absolutely lovely. A short drive from Kansas City, the service and atmosphere at The Elms were perfectly restorative, just what the doctor ordered. Or, at…
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Sweet Potato, Chicken, Rice and Black Bean Soup
In my opinion, soup is the perfect meal. Healthy and hearty, it keeps well and makes a great second dinner or lunch later in the week. This particular version is really special. The sweet potato and corn add the right notes of sweet to balance the savory components of brown rice, chicken and black beans.…