Homemade Peach Ice Cream

Ice cream? Yes, please. My go-to flavors are chocolate chip cookie dough or mint chocolate chip, but I figured those would be a challenge for my first time attempting homemade ice cream. I was super excited when Julie from Fox KRBK asked if I would learn to make ice cream with her! Homemade ice cream seems like a nice thing that grandmothers make for their grandchildren in the summer. I have no...

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Head Scarf Style

My favorite weather is upon us! I know, I know. I'm crazy. Maybe it's because I was born in July, but I have always loved the summer heat. My recent trip to India was great for giving a dose of the heatwave I was craving, and bonus: It reminded me of how much I love summer head scarves! India has the most beautiful textiles I've ever seen. Their silk scarves are unreal, really. My lovely BFF and...

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She Links Things {1}

Here's something new I'm starting: She Links Things. It is, as you might have guessed, a link pack! There are so many interesting things to learn on the web, and I often receive links from my friends (thanks, guys!) for new stuff to check out. So, here's what I've linked this week. 1. My favorite pin right now. 2. Sweet Springfield was somehow ranked as the #1 most dangerous city in America. 3....

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How to Take a Compliment

Can't you take a joke? Yes. Absolutely. Can't you take a compliment? Now that's a different story. Recently, someone complimented my hair. It doesn't seem too blog-worthy, really, but I definitely learned from it. She said something kind and sincere like, "I love your hair! Have you gotten it done recently?" and my gut reaction was "ew, no." Here's the problem: "Ew, no" was what I said...

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Write On.

If you know me very well, or if you've stalked my Twitter bio, you'll know that ink on paper is my idea of the perfect romance. Why, though? Plain and simple, writing is good for you. Don't believe me? Keep reading. I have talked about writing for others in the past, but this post is more about writing for yourself. Writing makes people feel better. Right??! There is loads of research...

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