A couple of weeks ago, I started making my own granola. I really feel so silly for never trying that before, but I think I told you that I had found the pretty much perfect granola at our local Co-op. It’s really good, has the perfect mix of sweet and...
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I’m working today and while I am very thankful for my flexible hours (I’m making up some hours that I “borrowed” as vacation time when I took my trip to Germany in March), this week feels extra-long to me and I can’t wait for the weekend to start. * *...
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As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, I was planning another “girls’ day getaway” with my friend Susi, which we’re trying to make an annual thing) and that happened to be last Sunday. We both had been overdue for some uninterrupted girl time. There is something so energizing and...
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This is powerful. If you only click on one of my links today, make it this one: A different kind of love letter. Does your loved one have all this critical information? Grilled balsamic steak with tomatoes and arugula. I made this for dinner the other day and it was...
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This is a regular feature post on my blog. See the archives here. AWKWARD + When a couple goes shopping at Trader Joe’s and both stand there, arms crossed and watch the store employee bag their groceries after ringing everything up. This annoys me especially when there is a long line at...
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You guys, I don’t know for how long I have been talking about my desire to own a KitchenAid mixer. It’s been on my (Christmas) wishlist for at least 2-3 years. We never had counter-space in our old apartment for it and it’s not exactly a cheap purchase, so it’s...
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On our way to and from the Italian Alps, we had two stop-overs in Munich. One, to break up the long drive and two, because it’s always a good idea to stay a night or two in Munich. Obviously. This was another “nostalgic” part of my visit back home, because...
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If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you already know: I signed up for my first half-marathon. Definitely much sooner than I expected. Cue the panic. I mean, I kinda knew in the back of my mind that this was coming, but I somehow anticipated that Susi and I...
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