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Flower Power

June 18, 2010 by Arena Blake 2 Comments

I have a confession to make: I am not trendy or cool. You will never see me sporting skinny jeans (my hips just can’t handle that!). In fact, the only jewelry I wore for the longest time was my Aggie Ring. Next month, I’m hosting a bridal shower for my cousin, Courtney. In the next…

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: Bridal Shower, Jewelry, Photos

Book Blogger Hop

June 18, 2010 by Arena Blake 6 Comments

Happy Friday, y’all! I thought it would be a good idea to compile a list of contests and giveaways from around the blogosphere each week. And what better day to do it than Friday? So, welcome to Friday Finds from The Nerd’s Wife. These are just a few giveaways I’ve found in my reading. If…

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

Chicken Quesadillas with Mango Salsa

June 17, 2010 by Arena Blake 2 Comments

This home-made quesadillas are super-easy to make and oh-so-yummy. The Nerd definitely approved this addition to our weeknight menu! Add in some fresh mango salsa, and you’ve got a winning dish! Chicken Quesadillas with Mango Salsa Ingredients: (Makes four quesadillas) 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and diced) 1 small red onion, sliced 1 green…

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Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, Mexican, recipes

Review: Beautiful Creatures

June 17, 2010 by Arena Blake 1 Comment

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl is a Southern Gothic tale of love. It’s the story of Ethan and Lena, two teenagers pulled together by a love that neither understands. Ethan has been plagued for months by vivid dreams where he loses the girl he loves… a girl he’s never seen until she…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Five Stars, Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl, Young Adult

Before and After: Food Photography

June 17, 2010 by Arena Blake 8 Comments

Lately, I’ve received several compliments on my food photography. Those are the most validating compliments for me, because I’ve made a conscious effort to get better. The day my first submission to Food Gawker was accepted was a happy day! I had reached blog nirvana. Seriously, folks. I’ve read lots of posts on food photography….

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Filed Under: Living Tagged With: Before and After, Cookies, Photos

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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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