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December 14, 2016 by Jessica

Cookie Mix in A Mason Jar DIY

I’ll be honest with y’all- pre-made mixes make life so much easier. I’m not ashamed to admit that I buy the Ghiradelli brownie mix in bulk at Costco to keep on hand for emergency brownie making sessions. You add three ingredients- how easy is that? P.S. if you’ve never tried these brownies, they taste like a million bucks.

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December 9, 2016 by Jessica

To The Girl Who Doesn’t Stop

I was driving to my dog’s obedience training last week when I stopped at a light and wondered why I felt so worn out. I thought about my day. I’d woken up at 5 a.m. to work out, drove to work and worked just about non-stop until 5 pm. I’d driven home and worked on the blog a bit, and got dinner started. I ate while I checked on a few more things for the blog. Then I’d rushed out the door after noticing the huge hole in Sadie’s bed that I made a mental note to sew up when I got home.

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December 7, 2016 by Jessica

Christmas Cards for Newlyweds

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I have been so excited about our Christmas cards for months because I knew I was going to use one of our wedding photos! It was tough to not use a picture with our dog, Sadie, but I knew this was the only year we would use a wedding photo. I’ll be honest, I ordered our cards in November because when I found this design (and a killer coupon code), I knew this was exactly what I wanted. I rounded up the cutest Christmas cards for newlyweds along with discount codes to help you snag a gorgeous card on a budget! [Read more…]

December 6, 2016 by Jessica

Gift Guide for the Active Woman

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  1. nike 1/4 zip jacket | 2. fleece headband (great stocking stuffer, too!) | 3. garmin forerunner 230 | 4. dry fit cap | 5. s’well water bottle (available in so many colors!) | 6. athleta headband | 7. duffel bag | 8. athleta capris | 9. running socks | 10. nike joggers | 11. sweaty gym clothes bag

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December 2, 2016 by Jessica

Friday Faves 12.2

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Hello, December! It’s hard to believe that it’s already here. Between Christmas decorating, Christmas shopping, and planning out the end of the year, things have been an absolute whirlwind in our household.

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November 30, 2016 by Jessica

Gift Guide for the Cook/Baker

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Hi y’all! I’m Jess and welcome to ASL! On this blog I share my love of simple recipes, home decor, travel, and living a healthy lifestyle in a busy world. Grab a cup of coffee and stay a while! read more

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