Happy Thanksgiving (and adios, Indiana!)

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of year.  Not only does it kick off the holiday season with a ton of foods that are absolutely terrible for you (but taste oh-so-good!), it's the perfect time to reflect on the things that you are thankful for in your life. And I have to admit that I am truly blessed. I have two wonderful parents who have loved each other and me for the past 27...

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Mini More - Almond Joy Cupcakes

27 years. I've been alive for 27 YEARS - and this Halloween was the first time that I experienced the wonder that is an Almond Joy. Chocolate. Coconut. Almond. Best combination EVER. My baking routine has been thrown for a loop lately - I'm currently homeless.  In preparation for a big move (which I'll post about later), I sold my house and have been camping out at my parents'...

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Sticky Floors

Another lesson in buying your first home: you will never catch everything that is wrong during an inspection. Case in point - my kitchen floor.  As you can see, it's just sheet vinyl. Nothing particularly fancy.  It wasn't horribly ugly, but I wasn't in love with it either. And even though I spent several hours (along with my parents and my inspector) in my house before I bought...

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