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Team Edward!

July 3, 2010 by Arena Blake 2 Comments

Last week, the girls in my family got all dolled up and went to the movies. The Twilight Trilogy was playing at our local theater, and we were so excited (at least I was!) to see the first two movies, along with the midnight premiere of Eclipse. Let me just say, we were not disappointed!…

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Filed Under: Living Tagged With: Eclipse, Movies, Twilight, Vampires

Star-Spangled Sugar Cookies

July 2, 2010 by Arena Blake 28 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 6 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

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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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