tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80512906145693058732024-03-13T14:13:07.700-04:00Dutch & MeMy attempts at baking, cooking, & living an enchanting life with my chocolate labrador, Dutch.Sara Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09107002717243546331noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051290614569305873.post-25330395103074900392012-08-22T12:41:00.003-04:002012-08-22T12:41:46.386-04:00Living with Food Allergies<div style="text-align: center;">
Well, folks, that day has come where I <i>finally</i> discovered a food allergy. I know this is weird, but I since last year, I wanted to be Celiac so that I <b>had</b> to go gluten-free instead of having a choice. Now, if you're Celiac, don't tell me I don't want it. I realize that I shouldn't want it. I'm just weird like that. Anyway, this summer I would get <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">red</span> bumps and welts that would itch and my throat would itch like crazy. I don't have anaphylaxis, so my throat never closed up and I just thought it'd go away after a while... <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Newsflash</span></i>: it did not. Fast forward to the beginning of August and I finally decided to go to my allergist and have a scratch test done. Turns out I'm allergic to beef & mushrooms. The first thing I texted my best friends, Emily & Caroline was "<i>How unAmerican am I that I can no longer have hamburgers?!"</i> It was <strike>slightly</strike> traumatizing.</div>
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The next week, I went and saw <a href="http://mom-b.blogspot.com/">mom-b </a>who's son has EE and she knows all about food allergies. She's done the research, so I mooched off of her and found out all sorts of things you can find beef. I won't list them all, but here are a few that I ate during "vegetarian phases" that I had <b>no</b> clue contained beef:</div>
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1. red dye #40 & yellow #5 - I know they aren't good for you anyway (esp. for people with ADHD, like me), but had no idea there was beef in it!</div>
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2. "natural flavors" - now, I try to avoid artificial flavors, but always thought natural flavors were ok. natural flavors are often from an animal source. Typically it is not labeled if it is veggie or animal, much less which animal, so I'm steering clear of it!</div>
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3. Glycerin - Animal fat. it's in all my soaps...maybe that's why I'm getting welts? </div>
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As soon as I found out I was allergic to beef & mushrooms, I whisked off to Maine & Canada. Traveling is <u>especially</u> hard with a beef allergy you aren't used to yet...</div>
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As strenuous as looking at every ingredient is, I know I'll be healthier in the long run.</div>
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And now I don't eat this cute guy:</div>
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<br />Sara Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09107002717243546331noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051290614569305873.post-17763745143948869562012-08-19T15:23:00.001-04:002012-08-19T15:23:34.290-04:00Missing In ActionWhere oh where have I been these past few months?!? I am <i>such</i> an inconsistent blogger...<br />
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One would think that with all this <i>"free time"</i> during summer, I'd be writing up a storm posting lots of pics. However, it seems that my free summer time quickly went way to summer classes, creating a catalog for <a href="http://www.overunderclothing.com/">Over Under Clothing</a>, visiting my brother & sister-in-law in Memphis, visiting one of my high school best friends in Auburn, making quick stops over in Tallahassee, and most recently, going to Maine for a wedding.<br />
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Here's an update on my life if anyone is still out there...<br />
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1. My <strike>failed</strike> gluten-free diet that I swore I would be able to do this summer, still didn't happen.<br />
2. I found out I'm allergic to mushrooms & beef. Let me tell you, beef is in SO many things that you wouldn't think of! I'll leave that for another time, though.<br />
3. I got hired by Over Under. I run their twitter page (check it out here: <a href="https://twitter.com/Over_Under_Co">@over_under_co</a>) and have been doing some fun graphics things with Adobe.<br />
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4. I am changing my major from Early Childhood Education to Graphic Design. Eek! I'm a junior changing my major (<b>what</b> am i doing?!). Although I cannot draw on paper to save my life, I <u>love</u> manipulating images on the computer. I pray that this is the right step for me and that I will ultimately be happy with my decision.<br />
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The wedding in Maine was FABULOUS! Tish, if you're reading this- please adopt me and let me come live in Maine with y'all and get married up there. Boothbay Harbor is such a beautiful place...<br />
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<br />Sara Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09107002717243546331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051290614569305873.post-62532093399494112962012-06-06T10:24:00.001-04:002012-06-06T10:24:00.180-04:00FSULast weekend I went to Tallanasty (Tallahassee) to visit some friends that are there for summer. This is a photo of me & one of my childhood friends at my sister-in-law's favorite bar there- Ken's. I have to say, the Strip is definitely an experience. If you ever find yourself in Tally, you must take one night to explore the wonders of The Strip. <br />
Xo<br />
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1/2 banana, cut into 2-inch chunks<br />
2 spoonfuls yogurt<br />
1 serving of stonyfield's fruit on the bottom blueberry yogurt<br />
1/4-1/3c frozen raspberries<br />
3 handfuls frozen blueberries<br />
1 scoop of Talenti's roman raspberry Sorbetto<br />
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Combine in blender... I just press the smoothie button & presto!<br />
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What a great lunch!<br />
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What are some of y'alls favourite smoothies?? I love to try new ones, please share!<br />
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A couple of posts ago I talked about how my blog would have more of a direct focus (being food). And that would be lovely, except with fosters, charging VBS at my church, an online class, & Over Under - I've got so much going on, that I'm not sure I'll be in the kitchen as much as I'd like... Literally the last thing I baked were those blueberry banana muffins...<br />
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So I'm saying screw focus...this blog is going attention deficit. (my posts can be about whatever is on my mind that day). Yay. <br />
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With that out of the way, let me start by introducing new foster Mae! <br />
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She & Dutch are such dorks together. They both "have" to go potty in bushes or shrubs (they seek them out even if it's highly inconvenient). I put food in Dutch's bowl & food in Mae's and they will only eat out of the other's bowl (not their own). Mae & Dutch are not thunderstorms biggest fans (thanks, rain, for coming tonight). They are funny. Dutch is so easy going, he gets along with all the dogs so I never worry about him. <br />
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I gave each dog a Best Bully Sticks stick this afternoon (outside, those stink!) & Dutch chewed through his like a champ & then he proceeded to take Mae's stick that she was still working on...proof: boys are jerks (sorry for a bit on venting there). <br />
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We had these awful looking black bananas {which are <i>perfect</i> for baking}<br />
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I whipped up some <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2010/06/whole-wheat-blueberry-banana-bread-muffins/">Whole Wheat Blueberry Banana Bread Muffins</a>. Mmmm.<br />
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I used to <b>hate</b> bananas. Actually, I'm still really picky about them. I don't like eating bananas from the peel, they have to be sliced with a sharp knife - I swear they don't taste good any other way.<br />
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The only other way I'll eat bananas is if they're in baked goods! Banana chocolate chip cookies, banana bread, blueberry banana muffins... yum!<br />
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· 1/2 teaspoon salt</div>
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· 4 ripe bananas, mashed</div>
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· 1/2 cup blueberries</div>
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Preheat over to 350° F. Grease muffin tin.</div>
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Mix sugar, applesauce, & egg until creamy & light yellow. Add bananas & vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, & salt. Stir until completely smooth. Fold in blueberries. Spoon the batter into muffin tins. Top with coarse sugar.</div>
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Well folks, in case you aren't aware <i>{attention Brother!}</i> Mother's Day is THIS Sunday. I've collected a handful of gift ideas for the hospitable, southern mom.</div>
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4. <a href="http://jennifercarrolldesigns.com/item_38/Pink-Green-Blooms.htm">Jennifer Carroll Designs Pink + Green Blooms Card Set</a></div>
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7.<a href="http://www.papercottage.net/chinoiserie-navy-folded-notes-by-boatman-geller.html"> Chinoiserie Navy folded notes by Boatman Geller</a></div>
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Can't wait to celebrate Mother's Day with my mum and Dutch! :) Thanks, <a href="http://olivegreendog.com/">Olive</a>, for these awesome reasons why Dutch is better than a real child... for now!</div>Sara Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09107002717243546331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051290614569305873.post-57704928328918380902012-04-30T14:20:00.001-04:002012-04-30T14:22:35.976-04:00NEWSFLASH - I Survived Finals!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I know I've been MIA lately... I wish I had a better excuse than school... We all know I'd much rather write, shop, eat, bake, pretty much do anything other than study, but I had to bunker down and study for exams last week.</div>
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Since then, I have been soaking in some much needed relaxation. I've been enjoying my sweet time sleeping, online shopping, and spending time with Dutch and our temporary foster dog, Jake. What a sweetheart. He came from Nassau county, I believe as a stray. Jake just wants to be petted and loved on. He is SUCH a cutie.</div>
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My plan for the blog this summer is to be less random and have a more direct focus - FOOD. While I love to bake and cook, this school year I haven't been able to do as much as I would like. I'm hoping that this summer I can take over the kitchen like I used to do in high school and just bake all the time. So while I hope to post more recipes and such, I will also post random shopping things (and dog posts, too) and probably random life events as I have been doing.</div>
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Now, this certainly isn't much of a blog post, I just wanted to make sure that the World Wide Web knew I was still alive & haven't forgotten my blog {yet}.</div>Sara Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09107002717243546331noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051290614569305873.post-74521714662437286852012-04-30T14:19:00.001-04:002012-04-30T14:21:52.095-04:00OOLW (outfit of last week)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My intention was to post this last week during finals because I <i>really</i> liked my outfit, but clearly time got away from me & I didn't post. Well friends, you can love last week's outfit just as much <b>this</b> week.</div>
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Colorblocking is the not-so-new trend whose train I just boarded. This top is my first colorblocking piece. I went to lunch wearing this outfit and the cashier at <a href="http://www.panerabread.com/" target="_blank">Panera</a> said, "<i>I love your top...Nice colorblocking.</i>" Needless to say I felt very on-trend. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{blouse: <a href="http://www.bloomdowntown.com/collections/tops/products/color-block-top" target="_blank">karlie</a>, jeans: <a href="http://www.zappos.com/true-religion-halle-mid-rise-super-skinny-in-lonestar-lonestar" target="_blank">true religion</a>, bag: <a href="http://www.dsw.com/handbag/urban+expressions+sadie+cross+body+bag?prodId=249376&cm_mmc=affil-_-Polyvore-_-main-_-main&om_affil=Polyvore" target="_blank">similar</a>, shoes: <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23969561" target="_blank">similar</a>, watch: <a href="http://www.swellcaroline.com/jewelry/siliconewatches/jellywatchlillywhite.html" target="_blank">swell caroline</a>, snail bangle: <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/jewelry/bracelets/PRDOVR~75387/99102671851/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~snail/75387.jsp?srcCode=AFFI00001&siteId=hamTM7uqIRM-bMcPS5su8gY%2ALN%2FzsQBAjg">j.crew</a>, pearl bracelet: from childhood}</span></div>
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I just ordered both these tops from Topshop for summer! I can't wait to have fun making more outfits with them!</div>
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Statement necklaces are great! They've come and gone through the years, but now they're back and better than ever {at least in my opinion}. I love the selections below and am coveting them! I just ordered some cheap-o "J.Crew" necklace off of ebay...not sure how it's going to look, but it is the new<a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/jewelry/necklaces/PRDOVR~92687/92687.jsp" target="_blank"> J.Crew bubble necklace</a> that's all over <i>Instagram</i>. Well, supposedly that's what it is... it's coming from China, so we shall see... Anyway, I think statement necklaces are great! My mum has always been a chunky necklace person - she pulls it off well. What are your favorite necklaces this season??<br />
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<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/statement_necklaces/set?.embedder=3609554&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=47509150">Statement Necklaces</a> by <a href="http://sglewis.polyvore.com/?.embedder=3609554&amp;.svc=blogger">sglewis</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/jcrew_necklaces/shop?brand=J.Crew&amp;category_id=62">J.Crew necklaces</a></small><br />
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My new blog friend, <a href="http://www.accordingtoshe.com/" target="_blank">Lauren</a>, has passed on the Liebster Blog Award to me. Thanks, Lauren! "Liebster" means darling or beloved. It also means we've got a "new fancy word to throw around!" (That's what <a href="http://ashleykay89.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ashley</a> said just a few days ago).</div>
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The Liebster Award is for up-and-coming bloggers (200 followers or less) that you think deserve recognition for their fabulous blogging abilities.</div>
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● Choose blogs to give the Liebster Award to.<br />● Show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them.<br />● Post the award on your blog.<br />● List the bloggers you gave the award to with links to their sites.<br />● Leave a comment on their blogs to let them know they's received the award.<br />● Share five random facts about yourself.</div>
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Who I am passing the Liebster Award on to...</div>
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Liz at <a href="http://accordingtol1128.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">According to L</a></div>
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Ashlie at <a href="http://goldenandlovely.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Golden & Lovely</a></div>
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Jess at <a href="http://www.livingonsweettea.com/" target="_blank">Livin' on Sweet Tea</a></div>
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Ashley at <a href="http://livinglifewithloveandlilly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Loving Life and Lilly</a></div>
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FIVE RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME:</div>
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1. I'm left handed. Rumor has it we have a shorter life expectancy than right-handed folks.</div>
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2. I love dogs. Surprising, no? ;)</div>
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3. I have <a href="http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/knee-pain/tc/patellar-tracking-disorder-topic-overview" target="_blank">Patellar Tracking Disorder</a>. </div>
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4. Today is my birthday...I was born on Good Friday, nbd.</div>
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Afternoon, y'all! Just for fun, and in an effort to make more blog friends, I'm participating in:</div>
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I <b>blew dry my hair</b> all on my own. This is a big deal, people. My hair is long & thick & takes forever to dry.</div>
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I know I'm late boarding the <b>Alexa Chung</b> train, but I just realized how much I <i>love</i> her style.</div>
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<b>Life. Family. Dutch. Health.</b></div>
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Interning at <a href="http://www.overunderclothing.com/" target="_blank">Over Under Clothing</a> this summer! So.Pumped.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/48184" target="_blank">Tory Burch leopard flats</a></td></tr>
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Woohoo! My <a href="http://prettysmitten.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pretty Smitten</a> iPhone case came today! How beautiful is it?? Elizabeth is so stinkin' creative...</div>
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I know I <i>just </i>posted about <a href="http://www.overunderclothing.com/" target="_blank">Over Under</a>, but I thought I would add my favorite items!</div>
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My friend, Bryan, launched <a href="http://www.overunderclothing.com/" target="_blank">Over Under Clothing</a> in December 2011. We're working very hard to get the word out and tell everybody about <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OverUnderClothing" target="_blank">Over Under</a>! What makes Over Under different from other "preppy" brands is the fact that every item is made in the USA. The cotton for t-shirts, for example, comes from Georgia and Mississippi. The leather comes from Ohio. It is very important to Bryan to support the American economy - especially in the tough times that we {as a country} are facing. What's even more special about Over Under is that 5% of each purchase goes to benefit Lab Rescue shelters and <a href="http://www.ducks.org/conservation/public-policy/nawca" target="_blank">Ducks Unlimited North America</a>. Every Jacksonville purchase goes to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LRROFJAX" target="_blank">LRROF - District 4</a> {Northeast Florida}. And, if you've been following me from the beginning, you know <a href="http://www.lrrof.org/" target="_blank">LRROF</a> is very important to me. As the company grows, Bryan wants to be able to give to Lab Rescues in the area where the purchaser lives. </div>
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This month's photo contest is called, <i>"<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.205794199535260.45741.105043906276957&type=1" target="_blank">Water Dog Photo Contest</a>."</i> Want a chance to win free Made in USA apparel and accessories? Send a photo of your 'water dog' to info@overunderclothing.com Contest ends April 29th. Check out the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.205794199535260.45741.105043906276957&type=1" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page to see other entries!</div>
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I was reading <a href="http://www.livingonsweettea.com/" target="_blank">Livin' On Sweet Tea</a> today and discovered a brilliant thing called 'fill in the blank friday'.</div>
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I <i>love</i> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367279/" target="_blank">Arrested Development</a>, so when I saw <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004715/" target="_blank">Will Arnett</a> was doing a show with <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0748973/" target="_blank">Maya Rudolph</a> created by <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0584427/" target="_blank">Lorne Michaels</a>, I <i>knew</i> it would be fabulous. It's apparently just like real life {according to my parents}, haha! It's <b>hysterical</b>...so I'm re-watching some episodes today.</div>
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Since I'm sick and just sitting on my tush watching old <a href="http://www.nbc.com/up-all-night/" target="_blank">Up All Night</a> episodes, let's give this a whirl!</div>
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1. <b>Today is a good day because </b>I got my pillow in the mail {see previous <a href="http://adventuresofdutchandme.blogspot.com/2012/04/friday-thirteenth.html" target="_blank">post</a>} & since I'm sick, I can eat ice cream & it doesn't count...<i>right?</i></div>
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2. <b>The best thing I did all week was</b> see my sweet friend, C, get married {does Saturday count as this week?} If not, the best thing would be GEMS. On Wednesday nights at <a href="http://rccjax.com/" target="_blank">RCC</a>, my friend, Audra, & I lead a group of girls {K-2nd grade}. They are crazy - and sometimes you need a glass of wine after being in charge of some <u>sassy</u> gals, BUT I <i>so</i> enjoy hanging out with them & watching them learn & grow. They're funny & they just love us... <i>What? I like attention, ok?</i></div>
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3. <b>The current weather is</b> partly sunny <b>& it makes me feel</b> annoyed. I'm sitting in the sun porch so that I can get some sunlight, but it's cloudy & therefore annoying.</div>
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4. <b>The best thing about spring is</b> my birthday in T-4 days. Does that make me narcissistic?</div>
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5. <b>A fashion trend that I'm dying to try out for spring</b> is bold prints.</div>
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6. <b>A person who made me smile this week was</b> AK, a 1st grader in my GEMS group. She said, "Woah. You're not married yet?!" Ha! At the ripe age of 20, I'm not too worried yet, AK! ;)</div>
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7. <b>The most delicious thing I ate all week was</b> a <a href="http://snapwidget.com/view/?id=167368403769295311_10524799" target="_blank">Chocolate Duet cookie</a> from <a href="http://www.panerabread.com/" target="_blank">Panera</a>. </div>
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I'm linking up over at <a href="http://thelittlethingswedo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">the little things we do</a>.</div>Sara Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09107002717243546331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051290614569305873.post-84406606020760608592012-04-13T13:53:00.000-04:002012-04-13T13:53:00.656-04:00Friday The Thirteenth<div style="text-align: center;">
Do you believe in superstitions? I used to <a href="http://www.google.com/#hl=en&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=superstitions&oq=supersti&aq=0&aqi=g10&aql=1&gs_l=hp.3.0.0l10.789l3169l1l4289l8l8l0l0l0l0l128l643l7j1l8l0.cpsugrst.1.&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=f85e188e4be29462&biw=1238&bih=780" target="_blank">Google</a> "superstitions" to find out all the things I was supposed to believe... and stood by those beliefs for a full 60 seconds before I <b>completely</b> forgot about them. Turns out, ADHD isn't such a bad thing after all ;)</div>
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This Friday the 13th, I find myself sick {congestion, cough, scratchy throat - <i>fun</i> stuff} & cozy on the couch with my blanket &, of course, Dutch. Due to swollen glands and one persistent cough/sore throat, the only food I seem to be consuming is <a href="http://www.haagendazs.com/" target="_blank">Häagen-Dazs®</a> ice cream, preferably chocolate.</div>
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I got some great mail today! Today, my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90923810/decorative-dress-shaped-pillow" target="_blank">Decorative Dress-shaped Pillow</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/wamozart12?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">wamozart12</a> that I won on <a href="http://preppysoutherner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Miss Southern Prep</a>'s giveaway arrived! Check it out:</div>
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Catherine's shop is so lovely and I cannot wait to put this pillow in my room at the beach house!</div>
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Want a chance to win something from Miss Southern Prep? She's got a great <a href="http://preppysoutherner.blogspot.com/2012/04/giveaway-my-pink-and-green-garden.html#comment-form" target="_blank">giveaway</a> going on now from an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/?ref=si_home" target="_blank">Etsy</a> shop that I love:<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jlmyakima?page=1#" target="_blank"> My Pink and Green Garden</a>. I'm entering and so should you! :) </div>
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These are a few of my favourite things from My Pink and Green Garden's shop:</div>
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K & C got hitched in this beautiful, intimate chapel. It was the sweetest wedding I have been to - the couple really wanted it to be like a worship service & it certainly was. During the service, there was a time where the wedding party laid hands on the couple & prayed for them as they enter into their new life together.<br />
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Dutch got to come to Palmetto Bluff, too. He had so much fun! The Inn at Palmetto Bluff is very pet friendly. The dogs are allowed everywhere except the pool area & inside the restaurants. Haley & Bryan of <a href="http://www.overunderclothing.com/" target="_blank">Over Under Clothing</a> brought their chocolate lab, Lottie Grace. Lottie & Dutch are great friends. Palmetto Bluff's access is limited & where the cottages are {where we stayed} there are no cars allowed - you get everywhere by bike or golf cart. It is really neat. Dutch was off-leash a good portion of our time there & I was not worried about him. He & Lottie Grace would run while Haley & I rode our bikes. The entire staff was very friendly & easy going, especially when it came to the dogs. They provide orthopedic beds for the dogs & even have a menu you can order off of it you want.<br />
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Haley & I are both blondes & our dogs are both chocolate labs. When Haley checked into the Inn, the staff said, "Didn't we already check you in?" Haley laughed & told them that it must have been me they checked in earlier. She & Bryan recently watched <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTU2He2BIc0&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PLB51857154AA05DFE" target="_blank">Tea Partay</a>. I had completely forgotten about it. They kept 'rapping' {if you will} "We might be vanilla, but our labs are chocolate." It's so great. Since the line pretty much sums up our lives, we've been obnoxiously repeating this all weekend.Sara Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09107002717243546331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051290614569305873.post-4229591353722103472012-04-04T16:18:00.001-04:002012-04-04T16:25:23.944-04:00Weary Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Wednesdays are my craziest days of the week, by far! I feel like a <i>real</i> adult... a real "working person." My Wednesdays begin (& end) early with a walk with Dutch. Shortly followed by being on-time (at 9:45) to babysit at church while the moms get together and get a break from their youngsters. </div>
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I definitely enjoy Wednesday mornings - they kids are 2-4 years old {I <i>don't</i> do diapers} and they are full of spunk. There's one boy, B, who used to think I was <b>soo</b> mean because I put him in time-out when he bit another boy... The other girl I babysit with is the good cop. That makes me the bad cop. Anyway, B is not been a fan of his mum leaving him- much less leaving him with such a mean person ;) Last week B and I bonded just being goofy and <b>sharing</b>. You can really see our sinful nature in children... <i>especially</i> with sharing. Today B was still upset by his mum leaving him, but guess what? Everything worked out just fine... he just never wants to believe me when I tell him that. Silly boy. My whole point of this rant is to say - I got my first <i>voluntary</i> hug from B today - it.was.awesome.</div>
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As I sit here in Panera, I'm trying to think of lots more to write... if you can't tell I am procrastinating...<i>again</i>. I'm slightly annoyed at my professor - whom I emailed this weekend - who announced yesterday that our exam is tomorrow. I guess I'm annoyed because she cancelled class last week and I emailed her asking her if the exam would be this week so I could study, ya know - get ahead for my week, and I received no response. Blerg. </div>
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Well folks, though it has been lovely ranting, I guess the only way I'll do well on my exam tomorrow is if I actually study... How unfortunate is it that osmosis via book through pillow to head while sleep doesn't work? Incredibly. </div>
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<i>"Play in the sand; splash in the water; get dirty; get wet. The beach is the only place my mom doesn't get mad at me about doing that stuff. Of course I love the beach!" - Dixie Dykens, age 5 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(source: <a href="http://www.beach-therapy.com/beach-quotes.html" target="_blank">Beach Quotes</a>)</span></i></div>
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Mr. Dutch thinks so, too. However, he is saddened that he cannot go out to play until 5 pm. Take a look at Dutch-dog - he just wants to go swim and play with his buddies! Unfortunately for us, there aren't any "Dog Beaches" in the area. The majority have the before 9 am and after 5 pm rule - which is fine, as it is usually pretty hot during the day anyway.<br />
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One of Dutch's beach buddies is a golden retriever/labrador mix. His name is Jedi and his last name is Knight. <i>Jedi Knight!</i> So funny/clever! Jedi's mom & I love when we're on the beach together - Dutch and Jedi have very comical play moves. Dutch likes to do <i>circle upon circle upon circle</i>- I don't know how my crazy dog doesn't get dizzy! I've seen other dogs do Jedi's move, but Jedi was the first one I saw to just lay down like a lion going to pounce on his prey. Jedi lays down and just waits for Dutch to get nearer to him and then he runs to Dutch and they run off like maniacs. </div>
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The Dutchster loves to swim, too. He is after all a labrador retriever. But some of the dogs we get in <a href="http://www.lrrof.org/" target="_blank">LRROF</a> aren't big swimmers. It's interesting to see the different personalities and individual quirks of the dogs that come through <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Labrador-Retriever-Rescue-of-Florida-District-4-Jacksonville/259129817467165" target="_blank">Lab Rescue</a>. </div>
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Head over to <a href="http://bowllicking.com/" target="_blank">BowlLicking</a> and check out Nicole's <a href="http://bowllicking.com/2012/03/20/paw-print-dog-biscuits/" target="_blank">Paw Print Dog Biscuits</a>. I have been eager to make them! Hopefully I'll get to make these this week during non-dog-beach-hours! These biscuits are "Pepper Approved"! Check out Nicole's <i>adorable</i> photo:</div>
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