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The Most Embarassing Post Ever

October 27, 2010 by Arena Blake 9 Comments

Someday, I may come to regret this post. But I feel the need to get this out in the open. And if I can’t confess my deepest, darkest flaws on the Internet, what can I do? So today, I am clearing the air. I’m letting you know that things are not always happy and free…

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Filed Under: Living Tagged With: Cleaning, Housework, Thoughts

Clouds in the Sky…

October 26, 2010 by Arena Blake 1 Comment

I just wanted to share this beautiful evening sky with you. I haven’t seen a sunset like that in a long time. Sometimes, it’s hard to appreciate the beauty of nature when you live in the middle of a city. Especially a huge city like Dallas. But every now and again, the world takes my…

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: Nature, Sunset

Easy Vanilla Cupcakes

October 26, 2010 by Arena Blake 3 Comments

Last weekend, I needed a simple, tasty cupcake recipe to serve at my sister-in-law’s baby shower. These definitely fit the bill. They were packed full of taste and each bite made you want to grab a glass of milk. Now that’s my kind of cupcake. Easy Vanilla Cupcakes Adapted From: Nigella Lawson Ingredients: 1 stick…

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Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes Tagged With: Cupcakes, Dessert, recipes, Vanilla

Dead Lady Fingers

October 25, 2010 by Arena Blake 23 Comments

Last week, I posted the first in a series of recipes from young adult book authors. Today I’ve got another for you, just in time for Halloween this weekend! These Dead Lady Fingers are, literally, to DIE for! They are super-creepy and are the perfect spooky treat for Halloween! Dead Lady Fingers Source: Judith Graves,…

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Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes Tagged With: Cookies, Featured, Halloween, recipes

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

October 25, 2010 by Arena Blake 4 Comments

I have read and loved the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare and I was so excited for the release of Clockwork Angel, the first book in her new Infernal Devises series. I am a huge fan of the Steampunk genre. I really enjoy when stories meld the elements of the Victorian era and rustic…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Cassandra Clare, Five Stars, Steampunk

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Arena is the wife of a Nerd and mom of a toddler who loves his Star Wars blankie a little too much. She shares parenting adventures, yummy recipes, and great photography on this Dallas mom blog. thenerdswife@gmail.com

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