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Star-Spangled Sugar Cookies

July 2, 2010 by Arena Blake 27 Comments

For days, I’ve been thinking, and thinking, and thinking (kind of like Pooh Bear) about what kind of fun Fourth of July dessert I could make for this weekend. I’ve scoured the Internet…searching blogs and racking my brain for ideas. But nothing really struck me. Until last night.

Filed Under: Cooking, Fourth of July, Recipes Tagged With: Cookies, Dessert, Featured, Fourth of July, Patriotic, recipes

Tutorial: Bridal Shower Invitations

July 2, 2010 by Arena Blake 5 Comments

A few weeks ago, I showed you some party favors I picked up for a bridal shower I’m hosting. It’s a luau theme, so I wanted to send out some fun, bright invitations. I think they turned out super-cute, so I thought I’d share a tutorial on how to create them. Here’s what you’ll need:…

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: Bridal Shower, Crafts, Tutorial

Friday Finds (3)

July 2, 2010 by Arena Blake 16 Comments

Ok, folks, this week I’ve been kind of lax on the blogging.Life has been pretty hectic and I haven’t stalked the blogosphere as much as usual. BUT – I *do* want to tell you about an awesome contest I am hosting here at The Nerd’s Wife! July Book Extravaganza Because I love July, I’m giving…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book Blogger Hop, Follow Friday, Friday Finds

July Book Extravaganza!

July 1, 2010 by Arena Blake 18 Comments

I have lots of things to celebrate this month: It’s summer. I surpassed 100 followers! Linger is released later this month! My birthday! I’m turning 25! That’s a quarter of a century, people!What better way to celebrate than to give away a few books? Here’s what’s up for grabs: Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins The…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Giveaway

Review: Incarceron

June 30, 2010 by Arena Blake 4 Comments

The first time I saw Incarceron by Catherine Fisher at the bookstore, I immediately picked it up. The cover looked so intriguing, and the title? What does that even mean? So when I saw that Blog with Bite had chosen it as their YA review for June, I knew it was time to pick up…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Blog With Bite, Catherine Fisher, Featured, Five Stars, Steampunk, Young Adult

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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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