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happy national donut day

It’s National Donut Day! Confession: I am not really a donut fan. I know, I know….that is so not normal. They are too sweet, or cakey, or sticky, or maybe a combination of all of it for me. (If I … Continue reading

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strawberry, avocado & spinach salad with feta and poppy seed dressing

Our home is within a short walking distance to a fine foods store that has been around since forever. Jimmy’s is what we call it (the official name being Collins Fine Food) and he’s got everything we love. Wine. Got … Continue reading

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coffee stout ice cream with chocolate covered pretzels

[Jettie] “We are going to make ice cream for the blog???!!!”  [Me] “Yes, but it has beer in it so only adults will be able to eat it.”  [Jettie] “Oh man! Why do you always make beer ice cream?” [Me] “I think … Continue reading

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man grooming

Even though they may not admit it, men like products made specifically for them as much as us girls do. Okay, maybe not quite as much. (Alright, maybe not at all in most cases.) Needless to say there are some … Continue reading

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stuck

With every trip a person makes to Kelleys Island there is always a slim chance that you may not make if off the island. (Or shall I say leave when you had initially planned.) Secretly we have always hoped for … Continue reading

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