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Weekend Trip: South Eden Plantation

July 9, 2018

My husband and I love to take weekend trips, but we always love It when we can find a place that has a lot of history. Last weekend we visited South Eden Plantation. It’s a historic plantation located between Tallahassee, FL and Thomasville, GA. If you need a place to retreat from the every day…

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College Prep Series: A Guide for College Students

July 2, 2018

Although summer officially started only a few weeks ago, It wont be long before the back-to-school commercials and ads start reappearing. This got me thinking about how I can make the most of my blog, my experience, and education to offer advice to those just entering college or those still navigating the waters of college….

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Star Spangled Berry Cake

June 22, 2018

4th of July will be here soon, and many of us love to host parties and get-togethers to celebrate. These parties always include beer, festive cocktails, BBQ, yard games, desserts (my favorite), and, of course, our family and friends. Summer brings high temperatures (especially in the South!), so eating a heavy or rich dessert can…

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Summer Work Wear

June 18, 2018

In academia, summer means little or no office hours, and if you’re lucky, no teaching. I am teaching an online class this summer, so I haven’t had to dress up as much as I normally would (which is why my “work wear” posts have been minimal!). Summer also means sun dresses, shorts, and tank tops….

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Happy 2nd Wedding Anniversary!

June 11, 2018

It’s hard to believe that two years ago my best friend and I said our “I do’s”. For those who don’t know, as soon as we got married we started living apart in the fall. Mike had just started law school, and I was beginning my PhD program. Has It been super hard? Absolutely. Would…

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Visiting Magnolia Market

June 7, 2018

The weekend that we arrived in Dallas, It just so happened that Mike’s parents were also visiting family in Texas. Halfway between where his family lives and Dallas is Waco, the home of Magnolia Market. For those who don’t know what the Magnolia Market is, perhaps you’re more familiar with the show Fixer Upper on…

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