Author Archives: prettyplainjanes

labor day weekend

September 8, 2015

Labor Day weekend…it’s like you get one more chance with summer so you better make it count. We did. And if we could we would do it all over again.. It wasn’t all that long ago I wondered if we … Continue reading →

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fair time

September 4, 2015

Awe….the fair. Where the smell of fried food and animal poop intermingle as if they were meant to be. Where questionable rides thrill children and tweens much braver than I. And where $5 can buy you a turn at a … Continue reading →

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diy spaghetti and meatballs costume

September 3, 2015

Halloween 2011 was the year of “Jettie Spaghetti.” A costume I’m not sure we will ever top…(but of course we will try): The above image randomly shows up on my pinterest feed and various other “viral-esque” type link sites. I … Continue reading →

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donut muffins

September 2, 2015

Need to make new friends? Stand in public places with these muffins. Piss everybody off at the office? Show up with a plate of these and no one will remember why they are mad at you. Need a recipe that … Continue reading →

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five zero zero

September 1, 2015

At the beginning of this year I made a pact with myself to not discount goals and celebrate the little things. Well, the PPJShop has hit 500 and it is time to grab the wine! It’s humbling really. I started … Continue reading →

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