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Category: The Good Life (page 9)

I Heart BlogHer

Posted on: August 8, 2011 Last updated on: September 23, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
How do you spell gahhjdfig :drool: :thud:? I seriously cannot remember the last time I felt so worn out. Emotionally, physically… My feet want to report me for domestic abuse. But at the same time I’m exhilarated, inspired, feeling like…
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Off to BlogHer

Posted on: August 4, 2011 Last updated on: February 27, 2026 Written by: Reese Dixon
I got my backpack packed, I got my pretty clothes picked out, I’ve got all my gadgets fully charged, and I’m ready to party. I don’t think I really understand what I’m going to be walking into, but my goal…
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Bloggy Introspection

Posted on: August 3, 2011 Last updated on: September 23, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
In this self-reflective phase I’ve been going through, I’ve been thinking a ton about my blogging niche – my “brand” – and paying attention to some of the advice floating out there. So much of the blogging and social media…
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2011 Year of Pleasures #31

Posted on: August 2, 2011 Last updated on: September 23, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
The thing I miss the very most about my San Diego house is my lemon tree and herb garden. I keep wanting to believe that we won’t be renting long enough to put plants in, but I also don’t want…
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2011 Year of Pleasures #30

Posted on: July 26, 2011 Last updated on: September 24, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
Pete Holmes would not trust me, because I have the biggest sweet tooth ever. I went to the dollar store and they had all kinds of interesting things to try. I love these lemonhead candies, they’re like really great sour…
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Adults eating candy

Posted on: July 25, 2011 Last updated on: September 23, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
Jokes.com   Pete Holmes – Adults Eating Candy comedians.comedycentral.com Jokes Joke of the Day Funny Jokes This made me laugh so hard I almost spit out my starburst.
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I’m going to BlogHer!

Posted on: July 22, 2011 Last updated on: September 23, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
My plans for the day got blown to smithereens in the best possible way. My entry for the Knorr chicken stock challenge was selected as a finalist and now I get a trip to BlogHer! So instead of all the…
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Weekend in San Diego

Posted on: July 21, 2011 Last updated on: September 24, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
We raced down to San Diego for another work trip for Bear and I got to tag along. He’s part of a training program that takes him all over the place, and he always ends up with a free hotel…
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2011 Year of Pleasures #29

Posted on: July 19, 2011 Last updated on: September 24, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
I think ceiling fans are so ugly, but right now I am obscenely grateful for them. It is hot.
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2011 Year of Pleasures #28

Posted on: July 12, 2011 Last updated on: September 24, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
This is such an easy one, but the love I have for my Netflix Instant Streaming is deep and abiding. It has been my companion in my moping, my refuge from the heat, my haven from endless Sesame Street reruns.…
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