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• The PINcentive Blog Hop: Week 16

  

  Guess what? We’re baaaaaaaaaaaaaccck! Did you miss us? We missed you! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Mostly, though, we hope you are ready to get your... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happy Holidays (see You Back Here on 12/30)!

  

  In the meantime... Feel free to catch up on some oldies, but goodies! RECIPESChocolate Cream Cheese CupcakesThe Best Frosted Banana RecipeEasy Peasy Cookie... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The PINcentive Blog Hop: Week 15

  

  Welcome to the fifteenth week of the blog hop! I think a big THANK YOU is in order to everyone that has been linking up. More so for making it EXTREMELY... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Yum in My Tum Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcake Recipe!

  

  Apparently, my website is turning into a regular food blog! What can I say; I’ve been enjoying baking and food photography quite a bit. Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Parenting Like the Parisians - a Contributor Post

  

  I've written about French parents before. So it's not too much of a secret when I tell you that I am a Cuban American parent who j'adores French parenting... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Felt Pinwheel Flower Tutorial (great for the Holidays)!

  

  If you guys remember my free customizable photo gift tags post, I made a promise that a felt pinwheel flower tutorial would follow. These pinwheel flowers not... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The PINcentive Blog Hop: Week 14

  

  Welcome to the fourteenth week of the blog hop! I think a big THANK YOU is in order to everyone that has been linking up. More so for making it EXTREMELY... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Free Customizable Photo Gift Tags for the Holidays!

  

  I’m going to share a little quirk about myself. Now, I’m trusting that after you hear what I’m about to say, you don’t think I should be committed or... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Locate an Email for a Noreply-comment with G+!

  

  Before I go into how to locate an email address for that <[email protected]>, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LEAVING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN ANY COMMENTS YOU... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The PINcentive Blog Hop: Week 13

  

  Welcome to the thirteenth week of the blog hop! I think a big THANK YOU is in order to everyone that has been linking up. More so for making it EXTREMELY... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

  

  All I have to say is “Martha Stewart has nothing on me!” I’ve got the baking bug, if there is such a thing. And not only baking, but crafting as well! Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Co-hosting That Friday Blog Hop and a Sponsor Spotlight!

  

  Nothing like getting right back into the swing of things after an awesome Thanksgiving! My belly might be filled with turkey and I may be fighting the Tryptopha... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Working Long Hours Could Cost You Your Health

  

  First, a little about me… Before Alivia came along, I worked as a Quality Assurance Representative for IBM. It was a challenging position for me since it was ou... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 10 Tips to Grow a Non-Picky Eater

  

  Hello readers of Cropped Stories! I'm Alicia and I blog over at A Sweet Fragrance. My family and I are American-born but live as expats over in SE Asia. Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Best Frosted Banana Bar Recipe

  

  Okay, I know I’m guilty of saying this before, but this recipe is to die for! Not only are these banana bars delicious on their own, but the frosting, which I... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Anatomy of a Great Post Comment (a List of Do & Don’t Tips)

  

  Have you ever considered the content of a comment you leave on a blog post? Even if you’re a veteran in the blog-0-sphere, there’s no harm in mulling over the... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 8 Hidden Blogging Mistakes

  

  If you have been blogging for a while, you are probably aware of the basic rules of the game, like using good images, posting regularly, and promoting content o... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Easy Peasy Cookie Cupcakes!

  

  About 2 months ago, I made a promise to myself I would start cooking more often. Initially, I had intended to make more dinners. I never imagined, in a million... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Keeping Connections Strong When Distance is Far

  

  Hello readers of Cropped Stories! I'm Alicia and I blog over at A Sweet Fragrance. My family and I are American-born but live as expats over in SE Asia. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Peppermint Biscotti with Chocolate Drizzle

  

  Last weekend I picked up a special collector’s edition of Taste of Home magazine in BJ’s and was immediately sold! It didn’t matter if they were offering 20%... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION