Author Archives: carrie

Scrubtralescent!!

Posted on January 5, 2010 by carrie

{like scrumtralescent but all scrubbified} {oh wait… scrumtralescent isn’t a word.} Lately I’ve had dishwashers on the brain. We have ZERO base cabinets but a gaping hole perfectly sized for a dishwasher. And yet, we have no dishwasher. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 11 Days Late

Posted on January 4, 2010 by carrie

While I shared Christmas Cards Draft v.1 {& even last year’s card} in time to be appropriately festive, the actual version wasn’t so lucky. There were grand plans of writing and scheduling the post for Christmas morn. DASHED! Dashed by … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2010 by carrie

The week between Christmas & New Years is always the busiest for us. My poor husband has Christmas, our anniversary, & my birthday within 7 days of each other. Last night was our annual New Years Eve/ birthday party. It … Continue reading →

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Happy 2nd to Us

Posted on December 29, 2009 by carrie

It’s our second anniversary. I’m sitting in bed, not because we’ve been romantic & lazy, but because it’s the only warm spot in the house. Thank you, heated mattress pad; you’re super clutch. Our heat is off again. It’s 55 … Continue reading →

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Creepy Dolls

Posted on December 28, 2009 by carrie

While cleaning out the homes of grandparents and great aunts & uncles, you come across all sorts of stuff. Heirloom quilts, old family photographs, and other little treasures are carefully tucked away, packed in boxes and drawers for safe keeping. … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2009 by carrie

We’re taking today off from blogging to spend the day hanging out & celebrating with family. Of course by posting this, we’re actually blogging. Either way…back to the food! Merry Christmas!

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Best Neighbors Ever

Posted on December 23, 2009 by carrie

This weekend it snowed and we weren’t home. While Brick City didn’t get as much as Eva, we weren’t looking forward to shoveling it when we rolled in at 11pm on Sunday night. As we unloaded the car ~ dreading … Continue reading →

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A Piece of Newark History

Posted on December 22, 2009 by carrie

I’m guest posting over at Glocally Newark. Come check out our latest eBay find!! I’ll give you a hint…

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Christmas Traditions

Posted on December 21, 2009 by carrie

The last week of Dare to DIY. {tear} Monday, Dec. 21: Dare to… have traditions! Everyone has traditions for the Holidays. Tell us all about your favorites or start a new tradition to share. Christmastime brings with it a lot … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Card that Could’ve Been

Posted on December 18, 2009 by carrie

Since our Christmas Cards went out Wednesday, I thought it’d be fun to share what they almost looked like. Early on, we decided to go with a postcard. Last year we did a folded card, this year a postcard, who … Continue reading →

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