Best of 2013: Movies

Sorry this post is so late! We had some family unexpectedly arrive a couple days ago, so I was busy with them. No complaining, though. When it comes down to it, spending time with my family is the most important thing. Not that I don't love you guys! :) This is the second installment of the Best of 2013 series. And unlike it's predecessor,...

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Best of 2013: Songs

Last year I did a Best of 2012 list that included songs, food, actors/actresses, movies, and books. This year I'll be doing the same thing (minus the actors/actresses). I hope you all enjoy it. :) First up is music. These are in no particular order, they're just my top 10 favorites. It was especially hard to pick favorites this year, because there was so much good music. And I started like a new genre (alternative rock). That...

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100 Year Old Sugar Cookies

This recipe isn't exactly 100 years old. In fact, it's only about three days old. But the one my grandma makes is probably close to 100, and that's what I've based this recipe off of. Ever since I was about five, my grandma, sister, mom, and I would make her "famous" sugar cookies once a year. We would spend basically all morning in...

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Dairy Free Peppermint Ice Cream

I've been wanting to make this recipe for a long time. Peppermint ice cream is one of my favorite ice cream flavors ever. Okay, maybe not my favorite, but definitely in the top five. Plus, it's peppermint season so what better time to make peppermint ice cream? Does anyone else remember the Edy's peppermint ice cream that was super creamy,...

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No-Bake Lemon Coconut Cookies

This weekend I was in the mood for cookies. But, this Christmas season I'm trying to watch how much sugar I eat so I don't gain like 10 pounds this month. Better to limit the carbs now so I can gorge on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. ;) Anyways, back to the cookies. These cookies are the perfect treat for days when you get that...

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Gingerbread Muffin in a Mug

This Christmas season, I'm looking for anything I can make into a gingerbread flavor: muffins, cookies, drinks, etc. I love gingerbread, obviously. Probably because I love the taste of molasses and ginger. Combine the two tastes and you get an amazing Christmas-y taste. Muffin in a mugs are also one of my favorite things. They're quick...

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Fish with Spicy Red Curry Sauce

I've finally gotten to posting this recipe. It's been what- a week and a half?- since I said I would. I apologize. This is actually a very simple, very tasty dinner. The fish was nice and crispy on the inside. The curry sauce added some kick and kept the fish from being boring. It was a nice change from ordinary white fish. It would also...

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My Thanksgiving Table

First of all, I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving and ate until you felt like a balloon. Which is basically what I did. I always hate Thanksgiving afternoon/evening. Fortunately, the weather wasn't so cold that I couldn't take a walk. Although, walks in the Ohio countryside aren't super entertaining, it did help me to feel less...

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