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Host a Movie-Themed Halloween Party

Host a Movie-Themed Halloween Party

Oct 27 2016 by leese
  Are you hosting a halloween party and are at a loss for ideas? Why not throw a halloween movie-themed...

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Posted in Crafting, DIY, Entertaining
A Simple Party for Toddlers: Favorite Things

A Simple Party for Toddlers: Favorite Things

Oct 06 2016Oct 07 2016 by leese
Scrolling through photos of our first child's birthdays I saw themes for every party, games, party favors, lots of food, lots of...

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Posted in Crafting, DIY, Entertaining, Sweet Treats
Easy Photo Crafts with HP Social Media Snapshots

Easy Photo Crafts with HP Social Media Snapshots

Nov 15 2015Nov 15 2015 by leese
It's been a while since I've hosted a craft party. In the past, I've hosted parties where my friends would bring...

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Posted in Crafting, DIY, EntertainingTagged HP, photo block, photo candleholder, photo coaster, photo craft, photo paper, photos, printable, Staples, StickaPic
The Buzz About Grocery Outlet and a Giveaway!

The Buzz About Grocery Outlet and a Giveaway!

May 12 2014May 19 2014 by leese
A few weeks ago I attended the grand opening of Grocery Outlet Bargain Market's new location in El Cajon, CA....

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Posted in Entertaining, Lifestyle
Individual Tiramisu

Individual Tiramisu

Feb 12 2014 by leese
I apologize for the lack of food/craft posts. I've been refocusing my priorities as well as refocusing and reorganizing this...

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Posted in Entertaining, Sweet TreatsTagged individual, mini desserts, tiramisu
Christmas Floral Arrangements with The Bouqs Co.

Christmas Floral Arrangements with The Bouqs Co.

Dec 12 2013Dec 12 2013 by leese
I used to work at my mom's flower shop many, many years ago. I learned a lot about flowers, the...

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Posted in Entertaining, LifestyleTagged Christmas, floral arrangement, online floral ordering, sponsored, the bouqs
Race to the finish! A running mom-to-be’s baby shower

Race to the finish! A running mom-to-be’s baby shower

Jan 30 2013Jun 16 2013 by leese
I've been following the blog, "Chick Named Chuck" for about a year now. I don't quite remember how I found it—Perhaps...

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Posted in EntertainingTagged baby shower, chick named chuck, meg lurie, pregnant, running
Pie Crusts – Save those scraps!

Pie Crusts – Save those scraps!

Nov 26 2012Nov 26 2012 by leese
If you've ever made your own pie crust, you sometimes end up with a scraps after trimming. I'm a pretty...

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Posted in Entertaining, Sweet Treats
A “Fresh and Easy” Thanksgiving

A “Fresh and Easy” Thanksgiving

Nov 14 2012Nov 16 2012 by leese
Thanksgiving is fast-approaching! I don't have any plans, which is very rare for me. Luckily, I have a Fresh &...

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Posted in Entertaining, Lifestyle, Savory EatsTagged blogger, cooking, feholidays, fresh and easy, holidays, meal

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Latergram from this past weekend. It's been a whil Latergram from this past weekend. It's been a while since I've had to bring out my music equipment. Look at all those cobwebs!

Not gonna lie, I did throw out my back hauling this. 

#music #pianist #vocalist #musicministry  #momblogger #filipinoblogger #sandiegoblogger #lifestyleblogger
Uh, that's a lot of new growth all of a sudden! I' Uh, that's a lot of new growth all of a sudden! I'm gonna have to give this one a trim before it's out of control (and I can't pull weeds behind it). If it weren't for those darn glochids, I might have let it ride.

#opuntia #pricklypear #succulents #garden #momblogger #filipinoblogger #sandiegoblogger #lifestyleblogger
1st attempt at ube flan cupcakes! I need new cupca 1st attempt at ube flan cupcakes! I need new cupcake pans. The ones I have served me well over the years now they're pretty much done.

#ube #flan #lecheflan #cupcakes #filipinofood #filipinoblogger #filipinofoodblogger #dessert #filipinofoodmovement #momblogger #foodblogger #lifestyleblogger
New on the blog: @shinee comeback cake! My attemp New on the blog: @shinee comeback cake!

My attempt at a double-sided cake inspired by k-pop legends, SHINee’s latest comeback.

Link in the bio.

#shinee #shineesback2021 #kpop #dessert #baking #cakedecorating #foodblogger #momblogger #lifestyleblogger #filipinoblogger
Succulent garden refresh! This was a post that sat Succulent garden refresh! This was a post that sat in the vault for a while as I updated my site. 

Link is in the bio.

#succulents #homegarden #diy #gardening #momblogger #lifestyleblogger #sandiegoblogger #filipinoblogger #sdfbn
A little teaser of what I've been working on... P A little teaser of what I've been working on...

Post coming soon!

#shineesback #dontcallme #comeback #shinee #kpop #cake #homebaker #momblogger #foodblogger #filipinoblogger #sandiegoblogger #lifestyleblogger
It's bananas.... B-A-N-A-N-A-S! Banana nut muffin It's bananas.... B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Banana nut muffins for breakfast! The kid wanted banana bread but I told her it would take too long. So muffins it is!

#bananamuffins #bananas #muffin #homecooking #foodblogger #momblogger #filipinoblogger #sandiegoblogger #lifestyleblogger
I've got pandemic hair. My last haircut was Valent I've got pandemic hair. My last haircut was Valentine's day 2020! Today's our 17th anniversary  so I decided to put on a little makeup and take down my hair. It's was also our first time eating at a sit-down place as a family (outdoor, of course) since March of last year.

It's a beautiful day in San Diego! Go out and enjoy it!

#longhair #ineedahaircut #momblogger #pandemic #lifestyleblogger
#filipinoblogger #sandiegoblogger
It's the first time that I've painted my nails in It's the first time that I've painted my nails in at least 7 years. I don't get them professionally done because I use my hands so much that a manicure would get ruined. Between housework, fixing stuff, gardening, and playing instruments (mainly the guitar) we'll see how long this lasts.
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