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A “Cher Bebe” Kinda Party

November 8, 2012 by Elaine

As we walked through the front door the smell from the huge pot of gumbo immediately accosted me.  In a good way.  Kids were already playing and running in and out from the back door to the living room.  I walked out myself, only after getting many hugs from good friends and my glass of wine was…

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Filed Under: Birthdays, celebrations, Friends, louisiana

So… Our Best Friends Now Own A Cupcake Shop!

November 2, 2012 by Elaine

Those look super yummy, yes?  I know.  They were my demise while in Texas a couple of weeks ago.  Our really good friends now own The Cupcake Cottage in Fort Worth, Texas.  They bought the business from another couple who apparently had their fill of frosting.  (does that really happen? I don’t think so…) they…

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Filed Under: Friends, Misc., Texas

Beyond Bologna Wrap Up! – 18 Awesome Lunch Ideas

September 18, 2012 by Elaine

When myself and four other amazing blogging mamas got together to challenge ourselves to be better preparers of school lunches for our children, we had no idea how hard it would actually be to accomplish.  We didn’t quite realize how much better our children’s lunches actually needed to be. And, we had no idea that…

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Filed Under: Beyond Bologna, Friends, fun stuff, Kids, School

If I Could Turn Back Time…

August 16, 2012 by Elaine

Several months ago I shared a letter to myself at Jamie’s blog, Chosen Chaos.Except it wasn’t just ANY letter.It was a letter to my much younger, 18 year-old self.If you read it there, THANKS!If not, here is your second chance as well as a wonderful opportunity to read all the letters that have been feautured…

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Filed Under: Friends, guest post, the past, writing

No More Summer For You!

August 10, 2012 by Elaine

The little kids are here at the dining table playing play-doh (I know, I’m a saint) while I’m contemplating going to the gym.  I haven’t felt quite right since I got back from BlogHer.  I felt pretty good on Wednesday but I think that was because I actually exercised. This morning I got up earlier…

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Filed Under: Friends, moving, School, The B Man

BlogHer ’12, The Love Post

August 6, 2012 by Elaine

I have some really amazing friends. They are amazing because they share their lives with me and their hearts with me and their souls with me. They are amazing how they put their whole selves out there and they put their stories out there. To help others.  To feel better.  To help others feel better….

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Filed Under: blogging, blogher, Friends

Brownies in Uganda

August 3, 2012 by Elaine

I’ve been keeping up with my next guest blogger for a while!  I think she and I would be good friends in real life because she likes to cook and bake and I think she writes like she talks, even though I’ve never met her. In other words, I believe she is a truly genuine…

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Filed Under: blogging, Friends, guest post

Another Baby?

August 2, 2012 by Elaine

Today’s guest post is from my friend Meagan.  I’m not sure how I originally found her blog  but I am guessing it was through a photo link-up because she takes amazing photos of her adorable children.  She also does cute crafts and has recently fallen in love with her new stand mixer and made her first homemade…

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Filed Under: babies, Friends, guest post, Parenting

The Thing About Exercise That No One Talks About…

August 1, 2012 by Elaine

While I’m off, taking on NYC at the BlogHer conference, a few friends have agreed to guest post here for me.  I have such awesome friends! First up is someone I blame for blogging.  Oh wait, did I say blame?  Okay, I meant attribute my awesome love for other bloggers to… She was the first…

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Filed Under: blogging, exercising, Friends, guest post

If you ask me, 40 is the new 25. But no one asked me so…

July 18, 2012 by Elaine

We have a really good friend named Chandler.  You know, like from the show Friends.Funny thing…  He’s THAT good of a friend of ours.  And he is just as easy to pick on. 😉Happy 40th (again) Chandler, we love ya!  And I won’t call you an old man because well, 40 is just around the corner…

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Filed Under: Birthdays, Friends, fun stuff, Wordfull Wednesday

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute 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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