Author Archives: prettyplainjanes

bourbon bacon pecan brownies

Savory and sweet, these are by far the manliest brownies I have ever made.  A shot of bourbon, crunchy pecans and yes, bacon.  I had to work up my courage to try them because I know that bacon in sweets … Continue reading

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diy mosquito bite relief

Nothing ruins a good summer time more than being eaten up by pesky mosquitoes.  And if you are anything like me they prefer you to all other guests (I read somewhere that Type O negative blood is their favorite, this … Continue reading

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full term wild (37 weeks)

My apologies for lack of variety in the maternity fashion department.  Here I am again, in another maxi dress.  Wait, is that a belt?  Yep, I went crazy and added one.  Truth is I feel great in a maxi and … Continue reading

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national doughnut day 2014

If there was ever a good excuse to devour a doughnut it would be that it is “National Doughnut Day”.  The first Friday of every June marks this sweet holiday.  Powdered, glazed, topped with sprinkles – these guilty pleasures are … Continue reading

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jettie’s kitty cat birthday luncheon

(Invitation can be found at the PPJ Shop!) Sweet and simple was my mindset going into Jettie’s 3rd birthday celebration this year.  After considering a few concepts the one that kept coming back to me was a kitty cat theme.  … Continue reading

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