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White Chocolate Snickerdoodles

January 17, 2012 By Leigh Anne 8 Comments
White Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodle

Today I am over at 30 Handmade Days with a fun twist on Snickerdoodles!  Come visit.   … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: Cookies, Snickerdoodles, white chocolate, white chocolate snickerdoodles

2011 Book List

January 16, 2012 By Leigh Anne 32 Comments
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Several of you have been asking when I was going to post my list of books read in 2011 - so here it is!! You may also want to check out my book lists from 2010, 2009, 2008. I only read 42 books this year, down from 53 books last year but I think I should get extra credit for reading all of … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: Recommended Reads Tagged With: 2011 Book List, book list, Recommended Reads

Rock the Shot Guest Post

January 14, 2012 By Leigh Anne 3 Comments

I get lots of questions and emails about how I take the photos for my blog.  If you'd like to see how I do it please visit me over at Rock the Shot where I am guest posting. In the post I reveal my out of control collection of serving pieces and cake plates too!! Don't forget to follow along … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: food photography, rock the shot

Salt and Pepper Butterscotch Pine Nut Cookies

January 13, 2012 By Leigh Anne 4 Comments
Salt and Pepper Butterscotch-Pine Nut cookies

So is that about the weirdest combination of ingredients you've ever heard of for a cookie!?? I sure thought so when my mom brought me the recipe. So don't go running scared thinking Leigh Anne has lost it - salt AND pepper in a cookie!?! Well, this particular cookie is an award winning … [Continue reading...]

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Word of the Year Pillow Winner

January 12, 2012 By Leigh Anne 3 Comments
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The winner of the Word of the Year Pillow, handmade by me is: 112  Stephanie says: My word is PURPOSE. Proverbs 19:21-”Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.” I love your word Stephanie!  I just need you to email me what colors you'd … [Continue reading...]

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Goodwill Outlet Adventures

January 11, 2012 By Leigh Anne 15 Comments
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When my friend Marsha asked me what I wanted to do on my birthday  I knew exactly what I wanted to do and I knew she would be up for the adventure! But first I wanted to start my day out with Jim going out to breakfast. I enjoyed this yumminess at a little Scandinavian restaurant, Cafe … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: Family, Portland Tagged With: birthday, Gloria's Secret Cafe, goodwill, Goodwill Outlet, Goodwill Outlet Adventure

Beef Taquitos

January 10, 2012 By Leigh Anne 11 Comments
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I did a lot of cooking over the holidays.  I also ended up with a lot of leftovers.  The day after the kids went back to school I did a refrigerator clean out and inventory. I think we could have fed a small country. There was so much stuff in there Jim and I ate from it the entire week! Jim … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: Beef, Main Dishes, Recipes Tagged With: Beef, beef taquitos, leftovers, Mexican, taquitos

A Birthday Gift for You

January 8, 2012 By Leigh Anne 2 Comments
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I had a wonderful birthday yesterday and I'll share more of it with you this next week. I appreciate so much all your lovely comments and Facebook messages.  The daughter of one of my friends sent me a sweet Facebook birthday message and included a wonderful quote with her message. I … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: Sunday Thoughts Tagged With: downloadable quote, quote

Portland}Tasty n Sons

January 7, 2012 By Leigh Anne 17 Comments
Tasty n Sons

Today's my birthday and I'm off to celebrate just how I like - with lots of good food, my friends and family (only Jim since the kids are at school), and a trip to Goodwill with my friend Marsha to find some treasures!!  I thought I'd share with you one of my favorite Portland restaurants while … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: Portland Tagged With: breakfast restaurants, portland, restaurants, Tasty n Son

My Calendar

January 6, 2012 By Leigh Anne 6 Comments
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About the beginning of December I went out and bought my new 2012 calendar.  I always buy the refrigerator version. I have quite a pile of them now.  A mini-history of our family. I love a new calendar.  I love how clean and fresh it looks, so full of possibility.  I love my little … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: Motherhood Tagged With: Calendar, empty nest, mommy moment, Mommy Moment}My Calendar, Motherhood, My calendar
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