Year: 2008

by Allison

fuel economy.

Are all of you feeling the gas crunch like we are? Read this article from Popular Mechanics for some great tips to help you save some {much needed} cash.

by Allison

kangaroom storage giveaway winner.

Congratulations to Andrea who is the winner of the Kangaroom Storage giveaway {Joey & Jane Underbed Zip Bag worth $25}. My child needs this because not only do I like to have things organized…but he is a little organizer too! Andrea, get in touch with me ASAP and let me know your color preference and shipping information. Thank you Kangaroom Storage!

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bio-oil.

Bio-Oil.$11.89{via drugstore.com}. I’ve been interested in trying Bio-Oil for a long time. Any product that even halfway implies it might help with my scars & stretch marks automatically peaks my curiosity. There is no shortage of scarring and stretch marks on my body, from both pregnancy and my ensuing parenting experiences. Let’s just say, I’m not the woman I used to be. Bio-Oil feels like liquid silk on your skin while performing all sorts of medical miracles. It contains Vitamins…
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10 years ago today.

Today Viktor and I celebrate our TEN year anniversary. I’m happy to report that despite unemployment looming on the horizon, we are happier than ever. We’re honestly living our dream: a happy marriage, two kids {one boy, one girl}, amazing friends, and a beautiful house in the suburbs. Not too shabby, if I do say so myself. So, as is only appropriate after 10 years of marriage, the 10 things I love most about Viktor: I’m absolutely, 110% smitten with…
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beautiful pottery from labour & wait.

Blue/Cream Enamel {1/2 liter} Price: £16.50 I love this lidded mug from the British Labour and Wait. Perhaps because it’s a rainy & blustery day here, and I’m dreaming of the perfect hot cup of cocoa. Check out the rest of their lovely shop here.

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my mom’s recipe for easy white bread.

I grew up in a home where all of our bread was made by my mother. In a family of ten it was necessary for her to bake bread every other day. I didn’t fully appreciate this act of service until I was married & wanted to try my hand at bread-making. It has taken me nearly 10 years to perfect my mother’s recipe, and even still, I can’t replicate what she does with bread. Over the years she’s pared…
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dropps.

Dropps. 20 pouches/$6{via Dropps}. These are simply fabulous. Not only are they eco-friendly {292 empty dropps pouches= 1 plastic liquid laundry jug}, they do an amazing job laundering clothing, and they’re so portable. I will happily stow these in my luggage for my next late-night hotel laundering adventure. Available for purchase here.

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what’s in your fridge?

The lovely Black Eiffel had a pretty cool post last week featuring photos of the insides of the fridges of a few popular bloggers. The photos capture the essence of their kitchens in a shot or two, {similar to MTV’s CRIBS} giving you a slice of recognition into the lives of these women. Love the idea. {via Black Eiffel}.