Hit Me Baby One More Time

Brandi* Fun Fact: I’m a keeper. I keep things.  I keep things like ideas. In the past, I organized my ideas in binders, but that got to be a bit of a space suck. Now I digitize my ideas into online folders. Saved in my online folders are party ideas, things that I want to do or cook in (that I don’t share with you all! Sorry lol), wedding ideas for a few people that shall not be named...

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Boxing Day

(source) They always say that imitation is the form of flattery and that cannot be more true when it comes to the new “monthly box” trend. Now that Birchbox has officially taken off, there are a number of copycats offering a variety of products that you can have delivered to your door on a monthly basis. So if beauty isn’t your thing, maybe one of these other monthly subscriptions is! CRAFTS ·       Whimsey...

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Sundays with Sue: Winey Women Club Meeting Recap

Okay, Sue didn't write this post. I (Brandi) did. Last night was the first meeting of the Winey Women Wine Club. Shot of Dad and some men started a bourbon club a few months ago, so the women decided to start drinking wine while the guys met! My cheese spread When you form any club, there are a few guidelines. Here’s what Sue and some women from the group set forward...

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Fashion Friday: LBD

I’m going through a little bit of a black period with my wardrobe this week. Don’t worry – I’m not going all goth on you, but maybe it’s the brisk temps or the cold that I’m working to shake, but for some reason, all I want to wear is black – and that is odd for this typical color-lover. Browsing the internets looking for some fall wedding dresses, I pulled a few black beauties that I love....

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C&C - Crafts and Cooking

Last weekend, I finally had some time for R&R and C&C – crafting and cooking! Here are some of the goodies that I made! First up, from the kitchen, I made this delicious Zucchini Lasagna recipe from Skinny Taste. You replace pasta with Zucchini. I actually didn't buy enough shredded cheese and it was still delicious (and even tasty the next day for lunch)! The...

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5 Shots for Friday

Big weekend folks! Bachelorette festivities for Reader Lauren and WVU plays Texas in Austin! I’m also on a major craft bender right now. Please send me good paper mache vibes. Here’s your Five Shots for Friday “I can’t get enough of those Hot Cheetos & Takis” – my favorite lines. “Snacks on snacks on snacks.” “I go HAM in the grocery store.”  Speaking of things that I can’t...

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Brandi*'s 2012 Halloween Costume Suggestions

It’s October 3rd. That means you have approximately 24 days to find a Halloween costume. I know what you are thinking – this girl can’t add. I can. The countdown is on to October 27th when most people will be hosting Halloween parties since the holiday falls on a Wednesday. I say most people. College kids will likely booooze on the 31st (those were the days). Each year I produce a list of...

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Have Mercy! Full House turns 25!

(source) Lately I’ve been finding a way to incorporate “I’m old” into my daily conversations. Today’s, “I’m old” moment came when I realized that Full House is celebrating its 25th anniversary. What did you say? You want to plan a Full House-themed party and you want my help? You got it dude. (source) ·         Invitations o   Remember...

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