Good Things Vox 2008-12-12T00:30:09Z blairburnett http://blairburnett.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full tag:vox.com,2006:6p00e398ce8cfd0001/ Beauty, Style and other good things Cultures Frozen Yogurt tag:vox.com,2008-12-12:asset-6a00e398ce8cfd00010109d07340bf000e 2008-12-12T00:25:32Z 2008-12-12T00:30:09Z blairburnett http://blairburnett.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

New Place on California Ave. in Palo Alto I stopped by today

Delicious!
Strawberries
Strawberries

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]]> Psychadelic Baby Clothes tag:vox.com,2008-12-11:asset-6a00e398ce8cfd0001010980bfd30a000b 2008-12-11T03:58:53Z 2008-12-11T09:49:56Z blairburnett http://blairburnett.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

I caught this picture of my daughter Caroline this weekend. It's too cute not to share! Her hair is getting redder.

my hippie baby
my hippie baby

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]]> Uh-Oh tag:vox.com,2008-12-11:asset-6a00e398ce8cfd0001010980bfd124000b 2008-12-11T03:33:52Z 2008-12-11T03:33:52Z blairburnett http://blairburnett.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

I realize I haven't written in....too long to count. I'm going to start again. It will be my new years resolution. A post coming tomorrow! I think I'll write about my kids...I haven't mentioned them much.

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]]> I Finally Found It! tag:vox.com,2008-06-01:asset-6a00e398ce8cfd000100fa967ac90e0003 2008-06-01T02:43:42Z 2008-06-01T02:43:42Z blairburnett http://blairburnett.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

The recipe our mothers used to make...made some today. All I can say is YUM

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375° F.

2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. 

3. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. 

Not too complicated. Right?

 

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]]> Folger Shakespeare Library Edition of Romeo and Juliet tag:vox.com,2008-03-19:asset-6a00e398ce8cfd000100e398e751a80005 2008-03-19T03:02:20Z 2008-03-19T03:02:20Z blairburnett http://blairburnett.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

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]]> Organic Girl Salad tag:vox.com,2008-03-19:asset-6a00e398ce8cfd000100f48ce5a8b70002 2008-03-19T02:10:23Z 2008-03-19T02:10:23Z blairburnett http://blairburnett.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

quick, easy and delicious 

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]]> Orbee-Tuff Strawberry Chew Toy tag:vox.com,2008-03-18:asset-6a00e398ce8cfd000100f48ce57c080003 2008-03-17T23:47:07Z 2008-03-18T07:47:26Z blairburnett http://blairburnett.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full
There's Vitamin B12 in every chomp
There's Vitamin B12 in every chomp

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]]> The List tag:vox.com,2008-03-16:asset-6a00e398ce8cfd000100f48d0365ff0001 2008-03-16T00:11:34Z 2008-12-11T02:48:51Z blairburnett http://blairburnett.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

I am definitely an optimist. That is, for the most part, a good thing. But what accompanies sunny optimism all too often is the surprising disappointment that comes when something--or someone--fails you. You think to yourself, Well, I should have seen that one coming. But you never learn, and then it happens again. The upside is that you start to develop "The List". That is, the list of people and things that don't ever disappoint. There is something comforting about the old-faithfuls on The List; they bring their own kind of order to a messy world. Here, in no particular order, is a partial sampling of my list. 

  • Orbit Chewing Gum. (Mostly clean mint, but wintermint will do in a pinch.)
  • Chrisian Louboutin Black Satin Pumps. (They go with everything and make even jeans look put together)
  • Dial Antibacterial Deodorant Bar Soap. (In Spring Water scent...gotta smell fresh)
  • The Dyson vacuum. (The purple one. I have no idea what model it that is. I wish it had a retractable cord, but you can't have everything you want.)
  • Black Dior Diorshow Waterproof Mascara. (This is the only makeup I wear everyday other than the next item. Wash my face, swish on some lip gloss, and put on my Diorshow Mascara)
  • LipFusion Color Shine. (It makes it look like my lips are naturally full)
  • Anna Corinna Bag. (A leather bag so smart, it makes all others seem obsolete. I've always got alot to carry so I pack it all in here. Diapers, novels, cell phone, hairbrushes...you name it, it's in here)
  • Peet's coffee. (Sometimes I plan my whole morning around this)
  • Spri Xercise Ball. (Sometimes I can't make it to the gym or don't have time to run...this saves me)
  • My dog Iggy (Man's best friend? More like woman's best friend)
  • Scunci No-Slip Grip Hairbands (I may start out with my hair down most days but end up in a ponytail almost everyday and these never fall out, they also make the only bands that are in my hair color.)
  • Nexxus Therappe Shampoo (I have to shower everyday, and this keeps my hair from drying out. Plus it has a DELICIOUS scent) 
  • Volvo SUV (It's navy blue and I use it to go everywhere...I've had it for three years now, and no problems. It also makes me feel safe knowing that there are more than 12 air bags protecting my kids and I)
These are only a few of the many things that I need to get through everyday life...try some out. Trust me, they'll help you, they sure help me.

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]]> QotD: Take a Leap tag:vox.com,2008-03-02:asset-6a00e398ce8cfd000100e398e21cde0005 2008-03-02T20:26:17Z 2008-03-02T20:26:17Z blairburnett http://blairburnett.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

What's the biggest leap of faith you've ever had to take?


Getting married. It's putting your faith entirely in another person, combining your own beings into one.

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]]> One word. tag:vox.com,2008-02-15:asset-6a00e398ce8cfd000100e398dcbe650004 2008-02-15T03:54:04Z 2008-02-15T03:54:04Z blairburnett http://blairburnett.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

One word for Google's 2008 Valentine's Day Doodle.....

Google Doodle
Google Doodle
AWWWWWWWWWWW

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