Archive for the “holiday” category

christmas cheer.

by anna on December 29, 2011

If I had to sum up this year’s Christmas in a sentence it would be this: A happy, simple and relaxing time filled with love and food and family. What could be better than that? Christmas Eve we sung our (…)

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new york, new york

by anna on December 28, 2011

Meg and I are heading to New York City today! We have a long list of things to see and do and we’re ready with open arms to experience the sights and sounds of the city. We’re going to meet (…)

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happy christmas, dear friends

by anna on December 23, 2011

Song Lyrics, “May the Light of Love” by David Roth {photo credit} I’m signing off for a bit to celebrate the holidays with my family. I’ll be popping in here and there next week, and am even doing my very (…)

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from us, to you

by anna on December 22, 2011

We had a hoot of a time trying to get a good picture in front of our tree the other night, but we took so many there were actually quite a few to choose from.  My sister might have wanted (…)

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how to stay cozy.

by anna on December 21, 2011

If there’s one thing I hate more than anything it’s being cold. Go figure, I’m originally from this place. Sometimes I dream of living in Southern California, where the temperature is almost always 70 degrees and the sun beats down (…)

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mom’s famous sugar cookies

by anna on December 20, 2011

You didn’t think I’d leave you hanging without this cookie recipe did you? I’d like to think you trust me more than that. We are friends after all. Here you go! Mom’s Sugar Cookies Ingredients: 2.5 cups of sifted flour (…)

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christmas party time

by anna on December 13, 2011

Zan and I threw our very first party on Saturday! We invited his whole family; aunts, uncles, and cousins too. Saturday morning and afternoon were super jam packed as we diligently planned out all the party essentials. Throwing a party (…)

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gift giving guide {5}: things i saw, things i love

by anna on December 9, 2011

So today, I bring you my favorite gift guides from the internets far and wide. Making a gift guide is HARD work. You have to do research, and make the layout look pretty, and insert links upon links upon links. (…)

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gift giving guide {3}

by anna on December 7, 2011

I’m having fun with this, you guys. I’ve been wracking my brains all day and night trying to think of interesting gift ideas and I think today’s might be some of my favorite. Check ‘em: Now, of course your options (…)

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gift giving guide {2}

by anna on December 6, 2011

I’m back with more gift giving ideas! Something for everyone on your list. How do you do your Christmas shopping? Do you shop online? Brace the Black Friday crowds? Look for unique gifts that will charm or just get what (…)

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