Author Archives: prettyplainjanes

diy strawberry sugar scrub

I absolutely love strawberries, but dislike pretty much every product I have ever smelled that claims it is “strawberry”. The smell is typically way too sweet and extremely artificial. That would be okay if I wanted to smell like Strawberry … Continue reading

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chilly opening day

We are a baseball family…sort of. Sticky, he will stay up till 2AM to watch the Reds lose in a 16 inning game. Me, I love going to the ballpark. Thankfully our kids seem to have the baseball bug too. … Continue reading

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shaved asparagus salad

This time of year the asparagus is fresh and typically on sale. 2 things that are always good in my book. Like most people, I love roasting or grilling my asparagus but ever since shaved asparagus pizza became a staple … Continue reading

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lime shortbread cookies

Last year when I posted these lemon shortbread cookies I always thought I would be making the lime version sooner than later. Well later came before sooner, unless you call almost a year sooner. Nonetheless lime shortbread cookies are here, … Continue reading

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no sugar, sort of

Seems like it’s been awhile since we’ve talked health, fitness or diet. Things I think about constantly…which don’t we all in some way? —- “Man I really need to workout.” “Boy do I need a detox.” “Good grief nice weather … Continue reading

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