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Easy French Bread

May 16, 2012 By Leigh Anne Leave a Comment

We are taking a momentary break in the graduation party festivities this week to bring you a yummy recipe.

Who doesn’t love a loaf of fresh baked bread!? Today’s recipe is an easy way to add a fresh baked loaf to your meal anytime you get a craving for it. After you make it those cravings may become more frequent!
Come check out the recipe over at 30 Handmade Days!

Graduation Gift Ideas

May 15, 2012 By Leigh Anne 2 Comments

Having had four high school graduates and two college graduates so far I've given lots of graduation gifts. To my own children and to their friends. Today I am sharing some of my favorites. One of my favorite gifts to give a girl graduate is a personalized piece of jewelry that has a special … [Continue reading...]

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Graduation Gift Idea – A Money Lei

May 14, 2012 By Leigh Anne 6 Comments

Graduation season is here. I've been getting lots of emails lately for ideas on graduation gifts and parties. I've done my share of both. I don't have anyone graduating from anything at my house this year but I thought I'd revisit some of the graduation themed ideas I have shared in the … [Continue reading...]

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13.1

May 13, 2012 By Leigh Anne 16 Comments

I am not much for bumper stickers but this is one bumper sticker I am proud to put on my car! I woke up this morning to this fun sign outside my bedroom door and to the Rocky theme blasting thanks to my thoughtful husband and cheerleader. I am moving a little bit slower today and taking a few … [Continue reading...]

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I Can Do Hard Things

May 12, 2012 By Leigh Anne 11 Comments

This is my motto for today. Today I will finish a half marathon. Something I have never done before. In fact, before this last year I had never run. But you see now I am a runner. There has been a mixture of excitement, anxiety, nervousness etc. this week. I have done the work, I have put … [Continue reading...]

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Top Ten Party Planning Tips

May 11, 2012 By Leigh Anne 7 Comments

Fair Warning - it's all about parties here on the blog for about the next week or so! We are in party mode at our house and I'm loving it. Call me crazy but I love planning a party. Last Tuesday I hosted a How to Plan a Party Party! It was so fun to have a group of you, my blog readers, in … [Continue reading...]

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Grilled Cheese Party!

May 10, 2012 By Leigh Anne 20 Comments

On Tuesday I shared with you a fun Make Your Own Juice Bar party idea. If you haven't checked it out yet please do so and don't forget to enter the $100 Visa Gift card giveaway sponsored by Simply Cranberry that is there too!! Could you use an extra $100??? In that post I promised to share with … [Continue reading...]

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Create Your Own Juice Bar and a $100 Visa Card Giveaway

May 8, 2012 By Leigh Anne 191 Comments

I love to throw a party--a full-out themed birthday party or a simple dinner party. I love the creative process involved, and I love spending time with people I love with good food and drink.At our house good drink is non-alcoholic. At a party I recently hosted our good drink was fruit juice. I love … [Continue reading...]

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How to Cook Chicken

May 7, 2012 By Leigh Anne 14 Comments

Every time I post a recipe that uses precooked, shredded chicken I get a few emails asking me how I cook my chicken. I have a fool proof method. I have shared the method before but it is buried in a recipe post. The trick is so quick and easy that it deserves it's own post. If you want … [Continue reading...]

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Cirque du Soleil & Weekend Recap

May 6, 2012 By Leigh Anne 1 Comment

I spent the week trying to get caught up after being out of town for ten days and enjoying having one of my kiddos back home. I was also glad to see I didn't totally miss my beautiful tulips. They were still going strong in the garden. We also made our first trip of the season to the … [Continue reading...]