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Review: The Replacement

August 31, 2010 by Arena Blake 9 Comments

The first time I saw the cover of The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff, I was intrigued.I mean, it is creepy, creepy, creepy. Now, I am *not* much of a horror person.In fact, I *hate* scary movies. So, I was a little afraid to pick up this book. But I am *really* glad I did. “Mackie…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Brenna Yovanoff, Five Stars

Skydiving With the Golden Knights

August 31, 2010 by Arena Blake 1 Comment

Last week, my dad had the chance to go skydiving with the U.S. Army Golden Knights, but the weather didn’t cooperate. So, they rescheduled the jump for two days later. And this time, it was on like Donkey Kong. After hanging around and watching some other folks jump, it was time to get suited up….

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Filed Under: Living Tagged With: Family, Featured, Golden Knights, Photos

Review: Chalice

August 30, 2010 by Arena Blake 3 Comments

One of the first Sci Fi/Fantasy books I read (and loved!) was The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley.I was immediately swept away into the story and couldn’t get enough. That was 10 years ago. I’ve devoured her books since then.Chalice is one of the best I’ve yet read. “As the newly appointed Chalice, Mirasol is…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Five Stars, Robin McKinley

Peanut Butter Cookies

August 27, 2010 by Arena Blake 9 Comments

I have a love/hate relationship with Peanut Butter Cookies. I’m not the biggest fan of peanut butter, so I don’t particularly care for the flavor. I’ll eat them, I just don’t *love* them. But, I do like the chewy texture of peanut butter cookies. It reminds me of the impossible chewy texture of Sugar Babies…

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

Fragment Friday: Infinite Days

August 27, 2010 by Arena Blake 19 Comments

Happy Friday everyone! That means it’s time for Fragment Friday, a weekly event hosted by Book Chic Club where we read passages from books that we’re currently reading or that we love! Check out my pick: Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel ***** It’s time for the Book Blogger Hop from Crazy for Books! Today’s question:Do…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book Blogger Hop, Follow Friday, Fragment Friday, Rebecca Maizel

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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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