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Signs of Valentine’s

February 13, 2009 by Elaine

I started making these cookies several years ago when I found the original recipe in a February issue of Martha’s main mag, Living. I made them every year and then I had kids. Now it’s sporadic. But this year I was in the mood and I’ve since found a sugar cookie recipe that is SO…

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Filed Under: Holidays, Photostory Friday, recipe

What DO I Do All Day?

February 5, 2009 by Elaine

Sometimes at night I will stop a while and take stock of what I do all day. Yes, there is some time spent on the computer. Obviously. But I do a lot of other things too. Here are just a few examples of things that might currently fit under my “job description.” Miniature Railroad Builder/Engineer…

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Filed Under: Elaine, Little G, Misc., my day, recipe, The B Man, Tim

Ode To “Puppy Chow”

December 23, 2008 by Elaine

Oh Puppy Chow, Oh Puppy Chow How I do love thee so… Please help me to stop eating you So my hips don’t grow I cannot have you in the house without wanting to eat you up It doesn’t matter, morning, lunch or even late night, after sup It’s okay soon you’ll be eatin’ by…

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Filed Under: chocolate, Christmas, fun stuff, recipe

Ok People, If I Am Gonna Do This, I Need Your Encouragement

October 7, 2008 by Elaine

I am trying to decide something. The decision isn’t that hard to make. I want to do it. What’s hard is the commitment. What’s REALLY hard is following through. So, the week before last I started thinking about running. I’ve been back to working out regularly for a few months now and it feels great…

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Filed Under: chocolate, health, Misc., recipe, running

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Miss Elaine-ous Me

Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 15 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five kids: together, ages 19, 16, 16, 14 and 14 and crazy but lovely dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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