February 2012
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Common cooking mistakes
Every cook, being human, errs, bungles, botches, and screws up in the kitchen once in a while. Here is a list of common cooking mistakes. And here are a few I’m guilty of: I over-soften butter. I’ll spontaneously decide to whip up a batch of cookies and then, oops, that stick of butter is supposed to be room temperature. Nothing a few seconds in the microwave can’t fix,...
Feb 28th
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Feb 27th
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Feb 27th
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Feb 24th
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Listen up
I have not listened to anything else but Lana Del Rey for over a week now. This album is fantastic!
Feb 23rd
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Feb 16th
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Inspiration in a box →
This is amazing! Receive a box every month, 3 months, or 6 months with inspirational items inside. You get to be inspired by the items and create a craft from them!
Feb 15th
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Feb 14th
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Kawachi Fuji Garden in Japan
Added to my destination hit list. If I were to stroll through this garden my problems would melt away. How can one worry or feel badly surrounded by such beauty?
Feb 14th
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“Don’t look back, you’re not going that way.”
Feb 14th
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Feb 9th
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Feb 8th
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“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”
Feb 7th
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Grapes wrapped in goat cheese
I must try this recipe immediately! Simple to make, yet impressive enough to bring as an appetizer to a party. And anything wrapped in cheese in bound to be amazing, yes?
Feb 7th
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Feb 5th
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Get out there this weekend
Aren’t these neat photographs? You can view more here. But don’t camouflage and sink into your wallpaper and sheets this weekend - get out there! Have fun! Breath fresh air ( I hear it’s good for you) and go for a walk (I also hear this has its benefits). 
Feb 4th
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The Lovely Box →
Every month have a hand-picked selection delivered to your door! You will receive a sampling of four great items like fine chocolate, soothing tea, aromatherapy, and products designed specifically to treat pms or cramping. You can personalize your subscription with optional items as well. The site is in beta right now, but it just sounds too fabulous to pass up!
Feb 4th
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Home sweet home
I really love these two home decor ideas. The top one is framed wallpaper to set the background. Makes it easy to change the feel of the room as often as you like! The bottom one has that cozy rustic feel to it, but to be honest, all I can think is how can you possibly keep that wall clean?!
Feb 3rd