Author Archives: prettyplainjanes

carrot coffee cake

I love cake, especially those that are named carrot.  But it can’t be dry and the carrots absolutely must be the star (yeah, I’m talking to you raisin).   We often see carrot cake in double layer form, but that’s … Continue reading

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road bump

A couple of weeks ago I was walking around as proud as a peacock over my workout routine.  Then just like that the exercise gods were less than impressed by my cockiness and cursed me with a cold.  But not … Continue reading

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what the pants…

For some women that postpartum haze is gone by the time they go in for their follow up obgyn visit.  There are even a few freaks of nature out there who could throw their skinniest of skinny jeans on and happily … Continue reading

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bunny party inspiration

Hip, hop, hooray!  Could there be a sweeter party theme than a bunny rabbit?  I think not.  Last month I listed a brand new bunny invite design in the PPJ Shop and much to my delight it has been a … Continue reading

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make grocery store flowers look good

You’re in the grocery store and that case full of colorful blooms lures you in.  You throw three bunches in your cart without a second thought.  Then you arrive home and realize you have no idea what you are doing. … Continue reading

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