Author Archives: Kristen

Ireland Vacation 2003

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Kristen

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today reminds me of the brilliant vacation Jim and I spent touring around Ireland in 2003. We still talk about it as one of our “best vacations ever”. Even the Guinness tastes better in Ireland. Sláinte! It was the … Continue reading →

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My warm-season lawn vs. the HOA

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Kristen

We live in a Traditional Neighborhood Development in the heart of the triangle in Morrisville, NC. Our house was built in 2006 and sodded with cool-season Fescue grass like every yard and green space in the development. That lawn looked unsightly for … Continue reading →

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Violins, Bugs, Tacos, and Dinosaurs

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Kristen

Today was a perfect family day in Raleigh: Bugs, violins, and ballet dancers Tacos and sangria Dinosaurs Around the state capitol On a sunny day in March With Patrick, Mom, and Dad See? Just perfect. One to savor. We started … Continue reading →

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Paleo Breakfast for my Visiting Aunts

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Kristen

My aunts (who happen to be two of my favorite people) were passing through the Raleigh area this morning, and I was thrilled to have them over for breakfast. They both follow the Paleo Diet, so my original idea of … Continue reading →

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Why I’m on Pinterest

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Kristen

I want to share the Pinterest-related tech tip I figured out this weekend, so first let me tell you why I like Pinterest. In case you’re not sold yet. Really? You’re not on Pinterest yet? <wink/> A few friends mentioned … Continue reading →

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Real Food Pledge: Day 7 & 8

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Kristen

(We completed a very successful 10-day Real Food Pledge in October 2011, but I am catching the blog up to date after a LONG vacation.) Days 7 and 8 of the Real Food Pledge fell on the weekend. In some … Continue reading →

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Back to the blog

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Kristen

I’m trying to pick up where I left off with the 10-day Real Food Pledge, but it’s difficult to remember last week… much less October. Good thing I took photos. I feel an obligation to report what we ate and … Continue reading →

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The winner of $5 to Worth It Cafe is…

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Kristen

Thanks to everyone who participated in the $5 gift certificate give-away to Worth It Cafe! I drew a random number (thanks, random.org) to determine the winner. And the winner is… ** LINN ** Linn, I’ll send you an email about … Continue reading →

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Real Food Pledge: Day 6

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Kristen

Friday I got a break from cooking! I didn’t plan to, but it’s good to be flexible. I prefer to plan ahead for this food pledge, but it’s not too hard to be spontaneous and make good choices when necessary. … Continue reading →

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Real Food Pledge: Day 5

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Kristen

Thursday was the first time I went out to eat during the Real Food Pledge, and I accidentally made it more challenging than necessary. I had lunch at the wonderful Worth It Cafe in the shopping center at the corner … Continue reading →

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