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• Halloween in Celebration; The Pumpkin Patch

  

  One of my most favorite times of year is fall…in Florida. The temperature finally dips into the chilly 70 degree sweater weather, the air conditioning only... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2012 DIARIES, HOME, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Counting Smiles – The 700 Edition

  

  Simply put today, I woke up this morning to 700 subscribers on Simply Stephanie Blog! My smile could not be any wider right now. Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Shrimp Tacos

  

  Like all good recipes, I looked for something that was healthy, easy to make, and didn’t take a lot of time. When stumbled across a Real Simple recipe for Shrim... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 10 Tips to a Better Blog

  

  Over the past year, Simply Stephanie Blog has had its fair share of growing pains. Like anything else, there has been some trial and error to learn what... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Roasted Tomatoes, Shrimp and Feta Spaghetti

  

  If you guessed that this was a Real Simple recipe, you guessed correctly! As always though, I’ve made it even simpler (and better)! For the original recipe,... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Oppan Gangnam Stephanie Style

  

  Several weeks ago I won (yes won) a blog giveaway hosted by Not So Skinny Genes. I said if I won, I would dance in celebration with Minnie, while wearing... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Counting Smiles- The What Next Edition

  

  This was my first week back at work after having a full week off for vaca. It’s hard to think that just one week ago I was cruising with Yennifer (as she was... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Mayan Ruins of Tulum

  

  For our Cozumel stop on our cruise, we opted to see the Mayan Ruins of Tulum. I figured that I would at least see the ruins and cross it off the bucket list... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Day in Grand Cayman (and Pictures)

  

  The morning started with a short storm that cleared up and left us with a beautiful rainbow to see while we tendered to shore. Once we reached land, our day... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Kissed a Dolphin and I Liked It

  

  Actually, I really didn’t. It was pretty salty. Everything tasted like ocean the rest of the day. The kiss on the cheek was a lot better. Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Counting Smiles- The Vacation Summation Edition

  

  We made it safely back to Florida from our cruise today. Vacation was wonderful. Not having to follow a schedule or deal with stress was amazing. Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Counting Smiles- The Paying It Forward Edition

  

  This is it, my final day in the United States before I set sail and officially leave the country for the first time in my life! I am excited and slightly... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Do You Believe in Signs?

  

  I love how the universe never fails to deliver exactly what I need, precisely when I need it. One of my most favorite quotes is from the movie Signs, when Mel... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lessons Learned from Pole Dancing

  

  As part of my ever evolving change challenge and vow to “get uncomfortable” every now and then, I decided to challenge said comfort zone last night and take an... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Counting Smiles – The Littlest Things Edition

  

  It doesn’t always take a cruise to make my week. Sometimes, the littlest things work just as well. I was a lucky girl this week as there were lots of... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Top 10 Lessons Learned from Children

  

  A few weeks ago, Defining Wonderland hosted a blog giveaway in which the entry required leaving a comment regarding something that you have learned from... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fitness and Fun; Orlando Bikes and Blades

  

  With the passing of Labor Day and all of the talk about the end of summer, I was looking for an activity this past weekend to enjoy outside before the cold... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Chicken and Veggie Fajitas

  

  In the past few months, I have experienced a shift in my taste buds and now prefer spicier dishes. In an attempt to satisfy my cravings, I have visited every... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Counting Smiles – The Big Announcement Edition

  

  Sloggers- Congratulations, we made it through the week! I’m not sure about you, but this week was slightly more challenging for me than last. Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• VIB: Very Inspiring Blogger

  

  So someone, somewhere in the blogosphere invented these kind of nerdy “Blog Awards.” They are passed on from blogger to blogger and although do not hold any rea... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION