For special birthday dinners, we most often like to celebrate at home.
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Planning a party at home is worth every single minute of effort and expense you put into it.
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Even though it can often take days of prep, cooking good food at home helps to keep the family close.
Continue readingL.L. Bean Boat Tote
The L.L Bean Boat Tote is a long-time classic, as are Deviled Eggs.
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Breakfast in bed for Elizabeth.
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Grilled flank steak and seasonal vegetables were the stars of a recent dinner outdoors.
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I cut back three pots of basil to make a double batch of pesto for the freezer.
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taking some time to read for pleasure
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white denim, suede boots, striped tee and a great crewneck keep things easy
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I’ve been having anxious thoughts about this coming Sunday, and how to rightly celebrate. For years I’ve been planning one meal or another to mark the day, and these past few weeks have made me feel a little like opting out. That’s a sad thought, so I took myself for a long long walk outdoors […]
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