Author Archives: Carissa

08
Dec, 2013

bonus smoothie recipe #1 — “pumpkin” nog

thanks so much for the enthusiastic response to my last post!  as a token of my gratitude, i’ll share a freebie recipe for everyone.  this morning’s smoothie didn’t make the cut into the book because it’s a bit too decadent … Continue reading →

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06
Dec, 2013

what’s been keeping me busy lately, part 2 (mom & sister sarah might want to skip this post if they want to be surprised for christmas…)

anyone who’s read this blog for awhile or who knows me in real life knows that i have a tendency to get a bit … over-ambitious with certain projects that really should be quite simple.  not all projects get the … Continue reading →

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05
Dec, 2013

what’s been keeping me busy lately, part 1

most of you already know this, but it’s finally time for the official blog announcement (because we’ve finished turning in all of our paperwork!  at least i think we have…) — we’re in the “waiting pool” again! here’s the profile … Continue reading →

Posted in baby stuff | 9 Comments
23
Nov, 2013

fashion chronicles: i can’t believe i almost didn’t buy this dress

the color in this photo is a bit weird and blown-out (and it’s the only half-decent one i got during our rush out the front door that morning), but… the color is actually still fairly accurate on the outfit itself. … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, style | 1 Comment
12
Nov, 2013

a card holder… in a pinch

last christmas, my dad made a lovely wooden card rack for my son to use while playing cards.  the other night, we decided to try a family game of uno for the first time and i tried to find the … Continue reading →

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11
Nov, 2013

movie monday: this is why we are late every morning

Posted in kid stuff, video | 3 Comments
11
Nov, 2013

fashion chronicles: hello fall!

i have a couple of outfits i’ve been meaning to blog, but haven’t gotten around to, so here’s a catch-up post.  outfit #1 utilizes a red corduroy shirt thing that i wasn’t sure would still look good on me, but … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, style | 5 Comments
15
Oct, 2013

movie mondayish: cow chicken, episode 6 (the lost episode)

Posted in fun stuff, kid stuff, video | 3 Comments
13
Oct, 2013

looking for recipe testers…

i’m working on a project and i’m looking for some volunteers to help me test some smoothie recipes.  here’s what i’d be asking you to do: —in the next few weeks, buy some specific ingredients to make a number of … Continue reading →

Posted in yum | 6 Comments
08
Oct, 2013

my own favorite recent kids’ music discoveries (and giveaway winners)

it wouldn’t be fair for me to ask you to share your current favorite family musicians and not tell you my own.  yes, we are enjoying the boynton album, but my heart lies with “kindie” music (see these previous posts … Continue reading →

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