Author Archives: prettyplainjanes

dark chocolate cranberry cookies

December 18, 2013

Cookies again?? I know, I know.  Christmas screams cookies, I really can’t help it!!  That, and not sharing this recipe with you guys would be mean- because they are so stinkin’ good. During a late night bake session the other … Continue reading →

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beauty for anti-stress

December 17, 2013

It’s the most wonderful time of year – well, for the most part.  We do our best to enjoy the holidays, make everything just so for our families and cross off that list with thoughtful “make you feel special” gifts.  … Continue reading →

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sparkle for the holidays

December 16, 2013

image by the talented and beautiful Shay Cochrane After 7 years of having our pictures taken for the holidays I cannot believe this is the first I have added sparkle.  There may never be another session without them.  And I’m … Continue reading →

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moscow mule gift kit

December 13, 2013

You know those people who always give such fabulous gifts?  Packaged perfectly and filled with things you didn’t know you wanted yet love.  My mom is that person.  Year after year she manages to put together the most thoughtful gift … Continue reading →

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holiday traditions

December 12, 2013

This Christmas marks the 5th Christmas Josh and I have spent together.  The first, we had not been dating long and he was 600 miles away.  The second, he flew up on Christmas eve after a series of unfortunate events … Continue reading →

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