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• When It Rains…put up an Umbrella.

  

  So there I was, New Year’s Eve, pleasantly pleased with my new goals and starting to accept the sticker price of our wedding knowing that we had just finished... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 2013; The Setup Year

  

  Every year I make two sets of resolutions, those that I want to accomplish for my age (Year 27) and those that I want to accomplish for the year. Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 2012 in Review for Simply Stephanie Blog!

  

  Here’s hoping next year is even bigger and better. We are starting it off big with writing travel reviews for I.SeeKissimmee in February and hosting more... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Three Kind Chocolate Cookie

  

  While visiting family the other weekend, I was lucky enough to try a cookie made by my sister-in-law. It was so amazing, I brought the recipe home with me and... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Big Fat Greek Salad

  

  If you’re wondering if I borrowed this recipe, then you would be correct. Like a good borrower though, I will site my source of… Walmart. No joke. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Is Anyone Still Alive out There?

  

  Tap, tap, is this thing on?It’s been a while, I know. The race to Christmas is on and I’m in the midst of the mad dash to the finish line.The tree is not going... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why I Walk With My Head Down

  When I was younger, my parents often times reminded me to walk with my head held high and gaze straight ahead, as it was indicative of confidence level. To... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Counting Smiles- And Laugh…lines.

  A few weeks ago, I noticed that at my ripe old age of 27, I have been blessed with “laugh lines” around my eyes.At first, I panicked, contemplated getting botox... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Juanita’s Schlop (a.k.a. Italian Sausage Stew)

  

  If there is one thing I enjoy more than my mother-in-law herself, it’s her food. (Laugh there, please).One of my most favorite meals that Juanita makes is... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Oops, I Did It Again…

  

  Last week I created a one-of-a-kind masterpiece as part of my “economical redecorating” initiative with my Pier One Cherry Blossoms recreation. Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2012 CREATIVITY, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Do Thanksgiving & Cinderella Have in Common?

  

  Last year, I said that we would be on a cruise right now, enjoying Thanksgiving together as an anti-social couple. I was also supposed to win the lottery... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Gaylord Palms ICE! Frigid, Frustrating, Family Fun (like the Rest of Christmas)

  

  One of the attractions I have wanted to see since moving to Orlando is Gaylord Palms ICE! celebration. Every year, Gaylord Palms (super fancy awesome hotel in... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Economical Redecorating Tip #1: Be Creative

  

  In my quest for unique pieces to redecorate my home with, I came across a painting at Pier 1 that I fell in love with. It is called Cherry Blossoms. There is... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Stages of Grief; Anger, Anger, Determination (or Something Like That)

  

  I have written several lines now and deleted them all. I’m not exactly sure where to start, but I think the beginning is usually a decent place. Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Friends, Food and the Festival of the Masters

  

  This weekend was the annual Festival of the Masters art fair located at Downtown Disney. Being the Disney/art geek that I am, I headed out to see if the fair ha... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Eating My Way Around the World

  

  Who doesn’t love food and wine? No one. Combine food and wine with Disney and it is arguably close to my idea of heaven. So naturally with Epcot’s Food and... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2012 DIARIES, FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• When Life Hands You Lemons…

  

  You know, I never liked lemonade anyways. I have tried to write a few posts in the past week, but nothing has worked. My trash bin is finally being put to use. Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Fractured My Rib Thanks. How Are You?

  

  There has been so much of late that I have wanted to write and at the same time I have not wanted to write at all. I had recipes planned, weekend adventures... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Halloween In Celebration; Kilwins Ice Cream Shop

  

  Truth be told, Kilwins operates all year-long. During Fall though, you can drop in for ice cream flavors including Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie. Spoiler Alert:... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Halloween in Celebration; The Haunted House

  

  In Celebration, Florida, one of the residents takes Halloween very seriously. So seriously, that he has turned the front of his house into a pirate ship. No... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION