Cute knitted gifts!

This holiday, I decided to go the traditional route with some handmade gifts for my friends. I saw this photo on Pinterest of a cute cabled mug cozy.  I can't remember how many times I've reached in to grab a cup of hot water from the microwave only to quickly withdraw my hand when I accidentally touch the super hot mug.  So this idea...

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Goodbye 2011

Wow!  What a year!  After all the stress and juggling of multiple tasks, looking back this year seems like a recordbreaker in accomplishments, as far as expanding my world view, having new and unique experiences, introducing new and expanding existing knowledge, and pursuing interests more actively.  All of this in addition to selling...

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Old Town Alexandria, Virginia - A Historic Treasure

Over the past two months, I've participated in several opportunities to learn more about the history of my new home - Old Town Alexandria, Virginia!  I've learned so much that I'm finding it a challenge to organize my thoughts and write it all down. First, I can't recommend Footsteps to the Past enough as a way to gather a general overview...

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Lincoln's Cottage - A Washington D.C. Hidden Treasure

I officially declare Washington D.C.'s new secret to be Lincoln's Cottage!  When I bought a Groupon awhile ago to tour the Lincoln Cottage, I had no idea what to expect.  All I thought was that this would be something different to do when my parents were in town.  I was also concerned because there had been some comments on TripAdvisor...

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House Accessorizing

OK, still anxiously awaiting my new house!  To occupy myself, I've been wandering home shops and browsing the internet in my free time to get cute decor ideas.  Of course, I've mentioned it before and will mention it again, Pinterest.com has truly been a fabulous resource.  So great that I'm convinced it is one of the major contributors...

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Cooking with a Casserole Dish

When I signed up for a Le Creuset class at Sur la Table, I imagined the recipes we would be preparing would be limited to lasagnas, gratins,  and that "everything but the kitchen sink" leftovers combined with rice and creamy canned soup casserole no one likes.  I came to this conclusion because this particular class came with a free Le Creuset...

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Cute Holiday Decor, Yummy Treats, and Hostess Gifts

With less than two weeks until Christmas, to help you cope with your calendar of multiple holiday parties and casual visits with friends, I've compiled some of my favorite holiday ideas found on Pinterest - 5 each for Decor, Treats, and Hostess Gifts - to help you survive and surprise your friends with your amazing talents and thoughtfulness! Decor...

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Army-Navy Game, A Decade of Dominance for Navy

Midshipmen and Black Nights saluting the flag during the Star Spangled Banner For the 112th time in U.S. college football history, the Westpoint Black Knights and the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen met on the football field for the annual Army-Navy game tradition today, December 10th, 2011.  Not only is this an annual tradition for the two...

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Explore D.C.: Extra! Extra! Check out the Newseum!

Now that I've lived in Washington DC for 10 years, when my parents visit, I am forced to become more creative to find new and interesting things for them to do or see.  I lucked out this round because Groupon came out with a discount admission to the Newseum - a museum in DC dedicated to chronicling: the role of journalism in history;...

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