Scary Movies, Downton Abbey, and My Tender Heart
**Spoiler Alert** If you haven’t watched the season finale of Downton Abbey, and you intend to do so, don’t read this until you have. About 7 years ago I stopped watching scary movies. Though I liked...
View ArticleThe Wrong Way to Leverage A Popular Brand
I was posting a new blog article to Facebook for work this morning, when I saw the sponsored advertisement above in my news feed. I fail to see how XFINITY is relevant to Downton Abbey, other than the...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 10)
— 1 — Mark traveled to Georgia for work the early part of this week. We did something super fun while he was away – a video chat while he was on the plane, thousands of feet up in the air! We’ve video...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 11)
— 1 — I haven’t been blogging much the last few months. Sure, I miss it, but a few other areas of my life have gotten SO BUSY. I’ve been having a lot of fun planning my sister’s bridal shower and...
View ArticleHow to Make Dark / Black Icing
This post is going to be short and sweet. (pun intended) Whenever I try to make black or dark colored royal icing for my cookies, I end up using almost an entire container of the Wilton coloring gel to...
View ArticleDon’t judge a movie by its trailer.
I’ve been sick since Wednesday of last week. Running a fever, feeling gross. Went to the doctor on Sunday morning and was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (aka a cold) and I just have to...
View ArticleHow can you become a better version of yourself this week?
I really enjoy books that offer concrete, practical steps you can take to strengthen your faith. One such book I had the pleasure to read recently is Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly. Kelly...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 12)
— 1 — I’ve been living in coldville for the last 7 days, so my first few 7QT’s are going to be tips I picked up in my excessive Googling about coping with a cold and at home cold remedies. (Feeling...
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I can’t get enough of this picture.
First time my littlest baby sis rode her bike without training wheels. I think her face says it all.
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7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 13)
— 1 — My bangs are finally long enough to put up into a pony tail and tuck behind my ears! Any of you ladies that have grown out your bangs before know where I’m coming from here. Reaching this length...
View ArticleWhen is it ok to use a nickname?
I was doing the dishes the other day (a job my husband usually does, bless him) when he pretty loudly said, “Adrienne!” from across the room. His tone was accusatory and I knew the sentiment behind his...
View ArticleIs the way you use your smartphone hurting your ability to remember things?
I’m attached to my iPhone 24/7. Not just for work, though that is huge part of it, but also for all of my personal social networking, professional development, coordinating volunteer work, and even...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 14)
WEDDING Edition!! I’m going to show you some of the fun behind-the-scenes pre-wedding activity from my sister’s wedding last weekend, which was one of the best weddings I’ve ever been to, no joke. (I’m...
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The steak is getting cold.
Last week while I was watching The Bachelorette my husband came into the living room and watched a few minutes of it with me. Maybe it was against his will, but he didn’t put up too much of a fight....
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Is the American Girl doll brand wrong to get rid of Historical Characters? Or...
Many parents are up in arms about the changes happening to the American Girl doll brand, specifically the shift from the focus on their “Historical Characters” to the “My American Girl” dolls that can...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 15)
— 1 — Did I ever mention that I went for it with the bangs? (Thanks for your input, btw!) Here is a pic of my new cut. So far I’m loving the bangs and only slightly missing the 6 inches of length I...
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Your teacher can’t pray with you.
My Mom told me last week the city (I grew up in) was tearing down the water tower just down the street from their house. She posted this picture of the demolition in progress. I felt a pang of...
View ArticleDo you reject the glamours of evil?
Yesterday at Mass there was a baptism for a baby boy of about one month old. He was super cute with big squishy cheeks, and he smiled and cooed when Father anointed him with oil. During the Rite of...
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{Virtual} Coffee Date Vol. 1
Joining Karianna for a {Virtual Coffee Date} If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that I believe in the power of prayer. I saw on the news this morning that it looks like Syria accepted Russia’s...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 16)
— 1 — Ranch lovers rejoice! Inspired by a Pinterest recipe, I tried to make my own ranch dressing. It turned out to be delicious, not to mention a fraction of the calories of the store bought...
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