Author Archives: Carissa

03
Feb, 2013

unexpected freebies

remember that post i wrote about diy larabars with some original recipes for that style of snack bar?  if you actually read through the comments, you might have seen a response from the larabar people themselves, asking if i’d like … Continue reading →

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02
Feb, 2013

let’s start with some organization!

so, as you may remember, i invested in make-up last year.  problem was, our bathroom has no drawers, so i was a bit stumped as to where to store all this make-up.  plus, when i’m not wearing my glasses, digging … Continue reading →

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01
Feb, 2013

cablopomo

i may regret this, but here goes:  i am going to attempt to post something to this blog 28 times in the month of february.  (like that loophole?  how it wasn’t specifically once-a-day just in case i slip up?  yeah, … Continue reading →

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21
Jan, 2013

movie monday: the early literacy edition

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10
Jan, 2013

handmade christmas

this year’s giving list was straight from pinterest.  before they came up with the good idea of “secret boards.”  my apologies to any family members following my pins.  perhaps next year i’ll just send the link out to everyone and … Continue reading →

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07
Jan, 2013

diy “larabars”: mango + raspberry, orange + cinnamon (and other yummy stuff)

happy new year!  as a little gift to you, dear readers, i’ve created two original recipes similar to my beloved larabars.  Here’s a quick tutorial for the “mango melba” flavor pictured above.  The process is basically the same for both … Continue reading →

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02
Jan, 2013

clean, round 3

here we go again.  after the gluttony of the holidays (hello, christmas day cheese-stravaganza with cookie buffet!) my body is begging for a week or two of clean food.  i’m looking forward to trying some new recipes (pulled chicken, quinoa … Continue reading →

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21
Dec, 2012

fashion chronicles: magic pants again

as i’m blogging this, there is a giant blizzard outside.  but i’m finally getting a moment (okay, staying up way past my bedtime) to post these pics of an outfit from last week.  i’m especially fond of this new, orange … Continue reading →

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17
Dec, 2012

movie monday: the happy toddler takes a call

(sorry about that, I think this will work now!)

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13
Dec, 2012

fashion chronicles: skinnies and plaid

found this cozy swing jacket in a wichita thrift store.  actually, i saw it in the store, tried it on, liked it but couldn’t quite justify it for some reason.  then, i couldn’t stop thinking about it, so when we … Continue reading →

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