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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

A New ‘Do

June 30, 2010 by Arena Blake 3 Comments

Last week, the pups escaped from the back yard. When we finally found them, it seemed George had gone for a romp in a sticker burr bush. He was covered in the things. If you remember, George looked like this: Can you imagine dozens of sicker burrs stuck in that fur? I witnessed it. It…

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: Photos, Puppies

Waiting on Wednesday: Clockwork Angel

June 30, 2010 by Arena Blake 1 Comment

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week, I’m waiting on Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. I absolutely loved the Mortal Instruments series, and am so looking forward to this new glimpse into the Shadow Hunter world. From Amazon: “Magic is…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Cassandra Clare, Waiting on Wednesday, Young Adult

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

June 29, 2010 by Arena Blake 12 Comments

I have a cookie addiction. I love making cookies. I love eating cookies. Cookies are my vice. So when I stumbled upon this recipe from Annie’s Eats, and she pronounced these cookies as the best chocolate chip cookies of all time, I had to try them. They definitely are worthy of that praise. They are…

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

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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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