Quick and Easy Meals for Spring

Since the sun has been shining bright in Chicago, I've been relying on fresh easy, quick meals. It's a true sign that spring weather is approaching when we can go outside and bask in Mother Earth's sun! Of course, that leaves less time to cook but we do have to eat. Our outdoor everyda…

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Style File: Sequins and African Wax Print Skirt

Welcome to the second sequin post in a week! You know how your vision for a look doesn't quite turn out? This is that outfit. It's not so much the sequins and african wax print combo. I just wasn't feeling it for a girl's night out. It felt too prim and proper with the diamonds, bo…

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BabyBjorn's New Bouncer Sneak Peak

A few weeks ago Violet and I attended a blogger sneak peak of the new BabyBjorn Bouncer Balance Soft. While noshing and chatting with fellow bloggers, I learned a little bit about the BabyBjorn bouncer.  The original version first came on the scene in 1961. This version is softer and modern giving b…

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Vintage Sequins and Cowboy Boots...Yes I Did!

I absolutely adore my vintage sequin tops but I never really wear them. This purple one from an estate sale is my favorite. The cowboy boots are new in my closet and I wasn't sure how they would work either. Naturally, I paired them together! Yes. I did that. Since this is a daytime look, I put…

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Thrift Find: Blue Jewel Tone Mini Dress

I had a bit of thrift binge last week and went shopping 2 days last week! One of my finds is this blue jewel tone  wrinkled dress. It definitely caught my eye with it's vibrant hue. Elastic waist and ruffles? Yes and yes.  It's a dropped waist too. I like dropped waists because they actuall…

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A Complete Outfit for $25!

Here I am wearing a complete outfit for $25. I tell you it is good to have friends. A friend visited Ethiopia and brought back this comfy cape for me. So much better than a keychain, right? I swapped Joe's jeans with another friend. I've thrifted several pairs that do not fit me so I gave h…

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Thrift Find: Black and White Pinstriped 80's Dress

I went to my favorite  Ethiopian restaurant  and wore a black and white pinstriped 80's dress I thrifted about a month ago. I don't always dress up when I go. I'm just running low on clothes again. All that's left are the dresses. Laundry is a beast! This is my first time wearing it.…

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Smoky Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

I like brussels sprouts and usually prepare them roasted with a sprinkle of salt. Violet and E are not fans so I thought I'd try a bacon like version to peak their interest. Who doesn't love meat candy? Since I was trying to keep it simple and veggie, I added a sprinkle of liquid smoke and …

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Why I Want to Attend SoFabCon

My favorite network, Social Fabric, is having a conference May 3rd - 5th in Betonville/Rogers, AR for bloggers inside of and outside of the #cbias community -- SoFabCon . They are also giving away 12 full conference scholarships and I'd like to receive one! Here are the Top 10 Reasons Why I Wan…

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