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A Nightshade Mystery…

September 29, 2010 by Arena Blake 3 Comments

Earlier this week, I received an unmarked package in the mail. It didn’t have a company name above the return address, which I thought was really weird. When I opened it, I found an old, tattered book. The Admirable Crichton by J.M. Barrie But then it got even weirder. There were these really weird drawings…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Andrea Cremer, Featured, Nightshade

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies

September 28, 2010 by Arena Blake 17 Comments

It’s fall in Texas! Woohoo! And by fall, I mean that it’s below 90 degrees and the leaves *haven’t* started changing color. But it’s cooler outside and that makes me want to cook fall-ish things. These oatmeal cookies definitely fit the bill! Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies Source: Kingcade Kitchen Ingredients: 2 sticks butter, softened 1 c brown sugar…

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Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes Tagged With: Autumn, Cookies, recipes

Mojo Beef Kabobs

September 27, 2010 by Arena Blake 1 Comment

Last week, I posted about my experience cooking with other DFW bloggers at the Appetite for Inspiration event, hosted by the Texas Beef Council. I plan on featuring some of the delicious recipes we made during the event. Today’s recipe is *really* yummy. The beef is *so* peppery and juicy in this marinade. This would…

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Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes Tagged With: beef, dinner, Main Dishes, recipes, Texas Beef Council

The Florida Sky

September 27, 2010 by Arena Blake 1 Comment

Saturday morning, I awoke in Jacksonville, Florida. I was there teaching a yearbook workshop, and it was a great experience. There are times when I think that I have a really difficult job. There are times when I think it isn’t worth it. And then, I fly across the country to work with other yearbook…

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Filed Under: Living Tagged With: Thoughts, Toddler Travel

In My Mailbox

September 26, 2010 by Arena Blake 11 Comments

In My Mailbox is a weekly feature hosted by The Story Siren. It’s a chance for book bloggers to display the books they purchased or received for review each week. Here’s what I got in mine: Featured Books: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare Release Date: Aug. 31, 2010 **ARC courtesy of author Michelle Hodkin** The…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Cassandra Clare, In My Mailbox

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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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