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Moving…

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Laura

Decided to try my hand at self-hosting, so my blog has moved to here. The posts that are here will remain for now, but all new material will be on the new site. Enjoy!  

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Some Thoughts on Separation and Divorce…

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Laura

I was recently talking to a friend and colleague who is also going through a separation. She is now living in a basement apartment and said that she is finding it hard to stay motivated to decorate and cook for … Continue reading →

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Ways to Heat the Home: Stealth Mode

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Laura

It’s getting colder. Summer is officially over and it’s time to turn up the heater, break out the Snuggies and settle in for a long winter of freeze-your-tits-off days (that is the official meteorological term) and even colder nights. But there are … Continue reading →

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How to Make a House/Apartment/Condo/Cardboard Box Under the Overpass a Home

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Laura

OK, so you don’t need to handcraft a sampler to make your living space a home. Even if it’s temporary, even if you live alone, even if you only have a bedroom in a boarding house, you deserve to feel … Continue reading →

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It’s been awhile…

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Laura

And there have been a lot of changes in my life. My husband and I have separated, I have purchased and moved into my own condo, and adopted a dog. My relationship issues are part of the reason that I … Continue reading →

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Hey Homies… Cleaning Tips and Tipples!

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Laura

It’s been a long time since I’ve posted here. Haven’t been doing much baking, cooking or homey-fying the house lately. I’ve been mostly working, but have recently been promoted to a new position that doesn’t involve travel. This means regular … Continue reading →

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Long time, no blog…

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Laura

Hi Everyone! So sorry it’s been so long since I’ve posted. I’ve had a pretty busy fall. I won’t bore you with the details, but I’m back! And I’m working on a few things for the holidays. This year, I … Continue reading →

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Frugal Shopping

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Laura

I love grocery shopping. I know, I know, I should probably get a hobby. And I’m not going to pretend that I love grocery shopping on busy Saturdays. Especially when I get stuck behind a gaggle of old ladies who … Continue reading →

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Baking: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Laura

First of all, sorry for the delay in getting this up. Things have been crazy at work as I’ve been trying to get a lot of stuff done before I go on vacation at the end of next week and … Continue reading →

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Retail Therapy

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Laura

Who doesn’t love a little shopping? Well, I don’t really enjoy shopping in a traditional sense. I hate trying on clothes and shoes. I usually go in with a purpose. I go in, get what I want and get out. … Continue reading →

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