Monthly Archives: December 2011

Cookies for Santa

Posted on December 14, 2011 by julie

It’s Christmas cookie season and I’ve been baking up a storm. I took my usual recipe and doubled it to make over 5 dozen cookies. Then I added some mini Reese’s pieces and chocolate chips for a cookie that really … Continue reading →

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Cheap and Easy Christmas Decor

Posted on December 13, 2011 by julie

I’m resisting the urge to make a dirty joke with the title today but today’s DIY item really is cheap and easy. You’ll need some 12×12 paper, some ribbon, mod podge, a brush, and possibly some Styrofoam cones. I ended … Continue reading →

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A-Wreatha Franklin

Posted on December 12, 2011 by julie

Do you pin? If you’re not sure what that means, I’m talking about Pinterest, the website that is saving hard drives from the gigabites of inspiration photos people once saved. If you do know what Pinterest is or are hoping … Continue reading →

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Gift Ideas: The DIY Diva

Posted on December 9, 2011 by julie

I’ve started moving up from craft projects to DIY projects. My husband is a bit of a This Old House addict so we’re never short on tools in our house. I first started “borrowing” some of his tools but recently … Continue reading →

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House Tour: Living Room

Posted on December 8, 2011 by julie

In 2006 my husband bought a house. It used to be his great-aunt’s house and she built it with her husband in the early 1940s. Her husband died in the late 1960s and she relied on family to help her … Continue reading →

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Gift Ideas: The Tech Nerd

Posted on December 7, 2011 by julie

I’m a bit of a nerd. No apologies, it’s fun being a nerd. There’s a lot of people like me out there who love technology and gadgets and you may have no clue what to get them. There are many … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Bread

Posted on December 6, 2011 by julie

One of my favorite things about this time of year is all the baking. I like to choose a month and make sure I make a treat that involves an in-season fruit for that time. September can be apples, October … Continue reading →

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Gift Ideas: The Entertainer

Posted on December 5, 2011 by julie

Stuck on a Christmas gift idea? All this week I’ll be suggesting some of my top picks for those hard-to-shop-for people. All the choices are my own and no one is sponsoring them. Today’s target: the entertainer. If you’re looking … Continue reading →

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How to Shop at Ikea

Posted on December 1, 2011 by julie

Last week I went to Atlanta for a 4-day trip. Why? Because I’m crazy. That’s really the best explanation. You’ll see why soon. You can read more about the trip over on my travel blog TravelHyper but today I’m going … Continue reading →

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