Pad Thai Party

I hosted a party in my kitchen tonight. It was a total rager, and everyone was invited. There was no cake, unfortunately. I have been put on a mandatory diet and exercise regimen following a gluttony-fueled week-long birthday celebration that culminated in a very sad incident with a bridesmaid dress. Long story short, a dress that fit four...

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Family Ties

Family is awesome, don't you think? Well, sometimes. After typing that phrase I was reminded of sharing a room with my older sister, being called "Buttsey" by my older brother, and years of sitting in the back middle car seat on long family road trips. But let's just say that this past weekend family more than made up for all those horrendous...

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The Rise of Margarita Night

I was reminded, as Matt and I perused the streets of downtown Springfield this past Friday evening during the Taste of Downtown event, how much I love margaritas. Like anyone ever really needs a reminder. Taste of Downtown is an annual event where Springfield celebrates the best eats in downtown, and believe me, we sampled them all. And...

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15 Tips for Exploring a New City

Well, I have been neglectful, haven't I? Sorry about the delay in posting; I have been absolutely obsessed with the TV series Mad Men, a show that I hadn't even considered watching until about a week and a half ago. I feel like being a Mad Men junkie is sort of a requirement when you come from an advertising program. I didn't really have...

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What Are Your Weird Food Quirks?

Happy Fourth of July, everyone! I hope that you're all with family at the lake or pool, hot dog and sparkler in hand. Matt and I might venture to the pool later, but I think for now it's a walk with the dogs before the firecrackers start cracking and perhaps a run to the mall to hit some sales (that one might be a solo effort). We'll be...

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