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• White Bean Corn Chili

  

  I struggle often on the weekends to eat well-balanced, thoughtful meals.  Monday through Friday I plan my every meal down to my mid-afternoon snack, even cookin... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• 13 Goals for ‘13

  

  I’m not big on making New Year’s Resolutions (you know like go to the gym, lose 10 pounds, all that other nonsense) but I definitely do like to set up goals... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Favorite Things About 2012

  

  Happy New Year! Before I launch into my goals for the brand new year ahead of us, I thought I would take a look back at my favorite moments from 2012. Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Merry Christmas

  

  I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas. I’m still sitting in my parents’ house waiting for this latest snowstorm to subside. Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cranberry Orange Crumble Bars

  

  Greetings from my parents’ house.  Mr. A and I will be here for the next few days celebrating Christmas with my family.  My heart is so full of love and joy... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Cookie Baking Bonanza

  

  Along with visiting new Christmas attractions each year, Mr. A and I have developed another Christmas tradition, baking cookies with my Aunt. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mount Vernon By Candlelight

  

  Since Mr. A and I live in DC, we always have a plethora of activities to pick from during the holidays.  Because we have such a variety, we like to try out a ne... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Glazed Gingerbread Scones

  

  What makes this time of year so special is the traditions that I come to love.  Growing up, every Christmas morning my Mom and Dad would make us an elaborate... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2012 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Struggling With My Complexion

  I try to ensure that this blog is a balance of both the good and the bad because both sides are necessary for a full and complete life.  I’ve surely shared a... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells

  

  I have this bad habit of buying random things at the grocery store and never using them.  I can’t tell you how long we had a box of pasta shells hanging in our... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Losing Our First Bid

  

  Last week I ask for prayers for Mr. A and me as we submitted our very first offer to buy a home.  Remember this pretty picture? Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

  

  I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving with your family and friends.  Ours was fantastic. Even though Thanksgiving is over, I still have a hankering for some... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Giving Thanks

  

  This time of year we all give thanks for all the things that we love and enjoy but I think it’s also important for us to remember to be thankful for our... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup

  

  On days when the world seems to be crumbling apart, there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl full of warm soup.  So it seems only right that the day that... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Signed, Sealed, and Delivered

  

  I was so excited for this week to come. I had planned to spend the entire weekend experimenting on Thanksgiving recipes to share with you guys.  But you know... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Vegan White Chocolate Chip Cookies

  

  When I’m asked to bake something for work or church, I always struggle with what to make.  Should I make a traditional baked good that everyone will eat?  Or... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• What Happens When Wax Meets A Brand New Dress

  

  So this certainly was not a planned post.  You never really intend for a beautiful new dress to meet the horror that is melted wax.  But that is exactly what... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Butternut Squash White Bean Spread

  

  I love spending my days off relaxing in the kitchen, cooking and baking and experimenting.  Some days those experiments turn out better than others…don’t ask... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Faithful Fridays: Christ Lives In Me?

  

  Too often in life, we mindlessly use sacred phrases without contemplating their meanings. Like the Lord’s prayer. You’ve probably recited it a thousand times bu... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Date Night?

  

  I remember so clearly the early days of my relationship with Mr. A. All the time and energy we put into planning the perfect date night—where we would eat,... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION