Author Archives: prettyplainjanes

knot and toss half up-do

It goes without saying that we claim more of our hair tutorials than not to be easy, easy, easy.  While we stand by those claims we have to admit that this particular up-do is without a doubt the simplest one … Continue reading

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oversized

“It’s a rather blustery day.”  That was certainly the theme in our neck of the woods.  For an area rather used to wind I was in awe of the way mother nature unleashed herself today.  (No one’s hair stood a … Continue reading

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winter bourbon smash gift kit and jam giveaway! (closed)

Last year we featured a Moscow Mule Gift Kit that we knew would be a hit.  And it was, even more than we anticipated!  This time around not only are we posting another fabulous cocktail kit (with free printables of … Continue reading

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creamy chicken and wild rice soup

Alright, I have a confession to make.  Christmas decorations have left storage and are officially up at the Maxey house, which is usually strictly forbidden until after Thanksgiving.  I’m not sure if it’s the snow, or the temperature, or just … Continue reading

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(edible) hostess gifts

If your job next Thursday is just to “show up” consider yourself lucky, and then consider spoiling the hostess of whatever Thanksgiving dinner you are attending with something sweet.  (After all, it’s the least you can do!)  Here are a … Continue reading

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