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I'm a 20-something woman with an insatiable thirst for adventure. I love red wine, chocolate cake, and comments from my lovely readers

Skinny Curry in a Hurry

Posted on May 3, 2013

I spent all last week craving curry: dreaming about it, lusting for it, and eventually indulging in it- twice!  Does that ever happen to you? If so, tuck this recipe in your back pocket.  It’s quick, it’s healthy, and (not … Continue reading →

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My Happy Places

Posted on May 1, 2013

Sometimes we all need a little mental break.  When you’re entrenched in work, or dealing with grief, getting lost in a website can be a nice escape.  Here are some of my favorite spots around the web: A Nice Little … Continue reading →

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Insta-Life

Posted on April 30, 2013
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Simple Raw Desserts

Posted on April 29, 2013

Many people mistakenly believe that when you adopt a healthy eating lifestyle, you can’t enjoy some of your favorite treats, like ice cream, pudding, and cake. However, this is simply not true. There are many healthy alternatives for these and … Continue reading →

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Cabo San Lucas

Posted on April 25, 2013

I’ve been trying to go to Cabo for over a year now.  J and I tried multiple times last year, but it just never worked out.  I was desperate to go, but starting to give up hope! But then, the … Continue reading →

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Vail

Posted on April 17, 2013

I love California, but if I had to move, Colorado would be my top choice.  I love it there- especially Vail in the winter.  A couple weeks ago I reunited with 75% of my family there for some time on … Continue reading →

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Alexander’s

Posted on March 28, 2013

I have a crush, and it’s on a restaurant. It’s called Alexander’s and it’s a total dream boat. Let me explain: the inside of the restaurant is crisply white, romantically dim, and cheerfully casual.  There are hydrangeas and candle light … Continue reading →

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Rocky Road Cookies

Posted on March 11, 2013

I am going to make my coworkers so fat.  They’ll never know what hit them. I’ve finally found a disposal for all the baked goods I produce.  I first won them over with my cupcakes, but these rocky road cookies … Continue reading →

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10 Minute [Clean Eating] Tacos

Posted on March 2, 2013

It’s not always easy to eat clean on weeknights.  I usually come home from work hungry and just want to order take-out.  But that gets expensive (and big heavy dinners really stick to my thighs) so I try to avoid … Continue reading →

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Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Europe

Posted on February 27, 2013

I hope you enjoy today’s guest post from Kate.  She’s calling it “Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Europe” but to me it’s “Places to Add to my Bucket List”.  Everywhere on his list looks breathtaking! The castle is straight … Continue reading →

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