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- Inkleaf Card Wallet Giveaway Winner + A Special Offer!
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- Coral Nails.
- Summer Style: Jungle Safari.
- Inkleaf Leather Card Wallet Giveaway. UPDATE: Giveaway Now Closed.
- 3 Kitchen Ideas using Empty Talenti Containers.
- Cauliflower Steak Diane.
- Cool Finds: Leather Jackets on Sale.
- Americana Style.
- Grilled Lemon & Garlic Chicken with Greek Salad.
- Before & After Incredible Curls.
- ► June
- Why did the tomato blush...
- If you've purchased my recipe eBook...
- What Kind of Old Person Will You Be?
- Gluten-Free Chicken Salad Sandwich.
- Gotta joke for ya...
- Hollywood Costumes & More!
- New Find: Silk Shorts.
- South Side Stories + City, Suburb or Country?
- 4 Easy Summer Desserts.
- Hurry, 50% off Sale at Muubaa! UPDATED.
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- Do you say "pop" or "soda"?
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- Classic BLT.
- Crate Coffee.
- Did You Know that...
- Review: SheaMoisture Hair Color System + Results.
- ► May
- 7 New Recipes...
- What's your mental age?
- Fried Apple Pies.
- 5 Looks, 1 Leather Jacket.
- New Hair Color?
- AZ Restaurant Recommendations.
- Cool Website Find!
- Spicy Honey Chicken & Kale Green Salad with Lime Vinaigrette.
- Desert Botanical Garden.
- The Recipe E-book Giveaway Winner + Blog Break.
- But what about middle or only children?
- ► April
- Restaurant Recommendation: Egg Headz Cafe.
- Thrift Find: Take it or leave it?
- Spinach Gyros Wrap.
- Recipe E-book Cover Preview + Giveaway. UPDATE: Giveaway closed.
- Workout Gear + My First Gym Experience.
- Target Temptations.
- Mandarin Orange & Spinach Salad.
- Clear Eyebrow Gel: Before & After.
- If you're married, do you only watch certain TV shows with your spouse?
- Cuban Black Bean Salad.
- The Ruby Woo Lipstick Giveaway Winner is...
- New Find: Muubaa Leather Jacket.
- Citrus Spice Chicken.
- Birth Order & Personality? Currently Reading: The Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler.
- The Revlon Brow Fantasy Giveaway Winner is...
- Aveda Brilliant Damage Control and Anti-Humectant Pomade Results.
- Lime Chicken Tacos. Take Two.
- Thrift & Mall Finds: Purses, Perfume and Sunglasses.
- It's Burger Night...
- Revlon Brow Fantasy Review + Giveaway. UPDATE: Giveaway now closed.
- ► March
- ► January
- Blog Sabbatical.
- Still use this?
- Fresh 'Tater Skins!
- Makeup Collection, Everyday Face Products + Mixed Feelings about Makeup.
- Restaurant Recommendation: Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria.
- Art & Appetite.
- Lemon Sugar Cookies.
- Giveaway Winners!
- Currently Hooked On...
- 9 Soup, Chowder & Chili Ideas.
- Hey MM Readers!
- Left Brain, Right Brain?
- Apricot Balsamic Glazed Chicken.
- Currently Reading: World War Z.
- Ecclesiastes 2:24.
- ▼ July
- ► 2013
- ► December
- Pink Socks.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Take Two.
- The Master.
- Liebster.
- 2 Neutral Nail Colors.
- A Good Decaf Coffee Brand.
- Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin French Toast.
- New Site!
- A Wicked Date Night + Outfit.
- White Sweater, Jeggings & Boots.
- Chai Tea Concentrate.
- New Finds: Skinny Pants.
- Most watched on Youtube?
- Book Review: Gone Girl. SPOILER ALERT!
- ► November
- Skinny Bottoms, Sweater & Scarf.
- TV: What shows are you watching? + "50 Shades" movie chit-chat.
- Got 'em!
- Hair Update.
- Blueberry Mini Pies.
- Are You Collecting Stamps?
- Thrift Finds: Flannels & Sweaters.
- Hey-Now, Hey-Now...
- A Good Gluten-Free Bread Brand.
- Old eggs?
- Blog Design: Asambeni! Travel.
- Cheddar Broccoli Soup.
- ► October
- ► September
- Life: Feeling Lost.
- Life Path Number Careers?
- Thrift Store Handbag Finds.
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies.
- What's Your Life Path Number?
- Target Clearance Foodie Haul.
- Taco Seasoning Spice Mix.
- Tied Shirt & Broom Skirt.
- Name that TV Show! UPDATE...
- The Jungle Book.
- Design Transformations.
- Blueberry Blueberry Pancakes.
- ► August
- ► July
- Name That Food!
- Do you think your dreams have meaning?
- Greek Salad.
- Summer Nails.
- Black, black, black.
- Stovetop Carne Asada.
- 3 Fashion Exhibits at the Art Institute of Chicago.
- "Impressionism, Fashion & Modernity" Style.
- Do animals have souls?
- 2013 Readership Survey Giveaway Winner!
- Sweater & Jean Shorts.
- 11 Fresh Salad Ideas.
- Do you watch the News?
- Tape those Webcam Hackers!
- Food Allergy Update.
- Jumbleberry Crumble with Shortbread Topping.
- Do You Play Board Games?
- BANANA!
- Black Top, Olive Bottoms.
- Skinny Jeans & Pumps.
- Kale & Mango Salad.
- Book Review: The Boys of My Youth.
- Food Ideas After Wisdom Tooth Extraction.
- How Do You Find New Music?
- ► June
- ► May
- Cold-Blooded Pumps.
- Goals, Struggles and Achievements.
- Starbucks Tribute.
- What's Your Style "Uniform"?
- 4 Great "Indoor BBQ" Ideas. Let It Rain!
- Life: Spring 2013.
- Confidence and Being.
- Braid Out "Frohawk" Photo Tutorial.
- Tote, Compass & Pumps.
- Room 090.
- Tzatziki Sauce.
- Ground Turkey Gyros.
- Life Path.
- Nail Polish & Lipstick Giveaway Winners!
- Coming Up: Ground Turkey Gyro Recipe.
- Currently Reading...The Boys of My Youth.
- The Lunch Line.
- Fresh Lemon Meringue Pie.
- Hair Talk.
- LOL Much?
- ► April
- Random Ramblings.
- Candela Diana Oxford.
- Coffee Color?
- Big Blueberry Banana Muffins.
- Bye-Bye Twitter & Facebook.
- Coffee Coated Nails + The Orly Experience.
- The Great Sweet Potato Stalk.
- Nail Polish & Lipstick Giveaway! Now Closed.
- Work.
- Book Review: Fifty Shades of Grey.
- Easy as Cherry Pie!
- Are You Overwhelmed?
- Neon Polo Shirt, Jeans & Strapped Sandals.
- Two Cool Coffee Finds!
- Social Media and The Idea of Being Omni-Present.
- Turkey Bacon?
- Oven Ribs with BBQ Sauce.
- Exercising + Free Tickets to The Tiny Gun Show!
- T-Shirt, Cords & Pumps.
- Hey Email Subscribers!
- Gluten-Free Options.
- ► March
- Outside My Living Room Window.
- Why People Procrastinate + A Prescription for Procrastinators, from The Feeling Good Handbook.
- What do you call these? UPDATE: I call them...
- Chopped Salad.
- Candy Yum-Yum & The Makeup Noob.
- 6 Wheat-Free Foods, Lactose-Free Cheese + My First Week Food Allergy Free Update.
- Merely Ducky Duck!
- How to Break Out of a Bad Mood. Cognitive Therapy Methods from The Feeling Good Handbook.
- Mint Sweater + Green Plaid Skirt. Dosey-Do Anyone?
- Hey Google Readers!
- Day 3: Wheat-Free...I'm Dying. Allergy Update, Food Sacrifices + Do You Cook "Special Orders" at home?
- Elementary School Nostalgia.
- Simple Taco Salad + Tips to Take It Over the Top.
- BGLH Feature.
- Shirt, Cardigan, Blazer & Jeans.
- Orange Tangerine Chocolate Muffins.
- Pitbulls, WorkOuts, and Food Allergies.
- Fufu & Oreos.
- ► February
- Perfume, Lipstick & Chocolate...Oh My!
- Outstanding Cream of Mushroom Soup.
- Creep or Cute? Peeping Squirrel: The Saga Continues!
- 19-Hour Straight Hair: Products + Process.
- Currently Reading: The Feeling Good Handbook + Thoughts on The Great Gatsby.
- It Takes Different Strokes to Move The World.
- Snow White Nails.
- Cast Iron Skillet Sweet Cornbread.
- Kitchen Stink Begone!
- What's Your Favorite Social Media?
- Eating Healthier When You Don't Want to Eat Healthier + Two Simple Snack Ideas!
- 5 Days Later...
- Plum Turtleneck Dress & Duck Boots.
- Skin Talk: Update & Regimen + CeraVe Cleanser, Lotions, and Cream Review.
- Meet Mr. Migsley.
- The "Feel Good" Giveaway Winner + We're Talking about our Moods, Procrastinating & Fear-Fighting!
- Fufu & Oreos Comes to Chicago + Meet The Adman!
- 3 Easy Super Bowl Bite Recipes.
- ► January
- Print Mixing & Path Following.
- Moods + A "Feel Good" Giveaway! ~Giveaway Closed~
- Real Books V.S. Readers, Book Rooms & Dating Yourself + A Library Haul.
- Ground Turkey Chili.
- The "Take Down": A Bantu Knot Out Photo Tutorial.
- It's Official!
- Making the Knot: A Bantu Knot Out Photo Tutorial.
- Brown Bag Lunch Has New life!
- What's Going on with Your Hair?
- Thank You for Your Graphic & Blog Design Inquiries, and for Your Patience.
- The Papers.
- Fluffy "No-Meat" Omelet.
- Now through January 15th.
- Broom, Tartan & Pencil Skirts.
- Blogging is like Vomiting.
- Homemade Italian Salad Dressing.
- What's Your Favorite Phone Game?
- Hey Everybody!
- ► December
- ► 2012
- ► December
- Until January.
- 12 Photos that didn't make the blog, in 2012.
- What to bake on Christmas Morning?
- Refresh & Keep Going!
- 4 Great Oatmeal Cookie & Bar Recipes.
- Web Banner Designs.
- Restaurant Recommendation: Primehouse.
- One Thing I've Learned about Marriage.
- Nutella Hot Chocolate.
- Fire Engine Red Nails.
- Fried Sweet Potato Fries.
- Little Black Dress Nail Lacquer Giveaway Winners.
- ► November
- Giveaway: Little Black Dress Nail Lacquer. Giveaway Now Closed.
- Buy Now & Save.
- Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies.
- Right Now Resolutions.
- Turkey Meatloaf.
- Micky London Cord Jacket.
- Kitchen Tip: Cleaning Leftover Containers.
- Gift Your Blog This Holiday Season.
- The Card Wallet Giveaway Winner + A Special Inkleaf Promo for MM Readers!
- Astro Nails.
- Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato.
- Rust & Stripes.
- It's snack time!
- 7 Random Facts about Me.
- Sweet Sweet Potato Recipes.
- Inkleaf Leather Co. + Card Wallet Giveaway! Giveaway Now Closed.
- Gray & Olive.
- Strawberry Shortcake with Gluten-Free Shortcakes.
- Simple Autumn Decor, Year-Round.
- Currently Reading: The Great Gatsby.
- 3 Drugstore Skincare Brands.
- Blasted Rapid-Roast Whole Chicken with Roasted Vegetables.
- Restaurant Recommendation: IL Ritrovo.
- Felinity.
- Navy Nails.
- Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich.
- The Chicago Marathon.
- ► October
- Golden Granola Goodness.
- Random Ramblings: Sports, Spilled Fruit, Bob Ross, New Blog Schedule + Updates.
- Red & Navy Classic.
- Fresh Fruit Parfait.
- Hair: 4 Simple Looks with Shaved Sides.
- My Worst Nightmare.
- Blazer & Oxfords.
- French Fries. Batter Up!
- Sheboygan Wisconsin: The Art Museum.
- Sheboygan Wisconsin: The State Park Stop.
- Road Tripping: Random Ramblings.
- Sweet Potato Fries with Spicy Chipotle Mayo.
- Posh Plum Nails.
- The Great Apple Recipe Roundup.
- Navy Casual.
- ThirtyOne.
- The American Club Carriage House + Kohler Waters Spa.
- Nail Polish Top Coats: Seche Vite V.S. Out The Door.
- ► September
- What's your temperament?
- Blog Design: Meet Sly Speaks!
- Chicken Tortilla Soup.
- One Chambray Shirt, Three Easy Looks!
- Hydrating Foods.
- Hair: 3 Tips for better Transitioning Braid Outs.
- Parmesan Sage Pork Chops & Rome Beauty.
- Green Tea, Silk & Honey.
- Raspberry Cookie Bars.
- The 'Hawk.
- Shrimp & Spinach Cream Pasta.
- Marie's Classic Look Ideas: The Airport.
- ► August
- Starbucks Versus Gevalia: Home Taste Test.
- Cool Finds at Water Tower Place.
- Fluffled.
- Chef John's Chicken Cacciatore.
- Pattern Play.
- Vanilla Bean Candle Haul.
- 1-2-3 Zumba!
- Sticky Buns.
- Breakfast Scramble.
- Blog Design: Meet Happy Black Woman!
- Hot Buttered Biscuits!
- Easy Chambray.
- Georgia: Goodwill Finds.
- Georgia Restaurant Recommendation: Nuevo Laredo Cantina.
- Georgia: Air, Land, & Water.
- Rambling Randoms.
- Fresh Blueberry Syrup.
- ► July
- Restaurant Recommendation: The Cheesecake Factory.
- Blue Bootcuts.
- Fluffy Pancakes.
- Denim Flutter.
- Restaurant Recommendation: Smoque.
- What's been on your plate this summer?
- Lines.
- Caprese.
- Hair: Tips for Transitioners.
- The Swatch Rundown: A powerful punch collection.
- How we say things: Apologies.
- Cucumber Tomato Salad.
- LLS Fundraising Campaign. We'd Love Your Support!
- Sonia Kashuk, Khaki Shorts.
- Time for another tough decision...
- Gingham Cutoff.
- So...what are you doing with your hair this summer?
- A path untaken.
- It is not a game.
- Goals: Blog Monetization.
- Broccoli Salad.
- Tutti Frutti.
- ► June
- Readership Survey Giveaway Winner!
- Marie's Classic Look Ideas: Errand Runs.
- Eyes Open & Close.
- Skin Regimen Update.
- Hair: Twist out Top!
- Papaya.
- Chicken Salad with Red Grapes.
- How to get the "Good Stuff", at Thrift Stores.
- Thrift Store Finds: Shorts & Shirts.
- Triple Chocolate Mini-Bundt Cakes.
- Hair: Two Year Anniversary!
- Hair: Post Cut Regimen.
- Soft Pretzels.
- Sonia Kashuk, Ooh La La.
- Miss Jessie's Super Slip Sudsy Shampoo Review.
- Marie's Classic Look Ideas: The Office.
- Spinach Mushroom Melt.
- Learning to ride a bike as an adult: Marie's Tips.
- ► May
- Hair Cut: Straight & Boingy.
- Jonagold & Granny Smith Dutch Apple Pie.
- Being who you are, but what if you're an "over-thinker"?
- ...for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.
- Ahhhh...I'm SO Emotional!!!
- Marie's Classic Look Ideas: Date Night.
- 5 Tips for Grocery Shopping.
- Easy Corn on the Cob.
- Sonia Kashuk Nail Colour, Making Waves.
- 4 Great Weekend-Ings!
- Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan & Balsamic Vinaigrette.
- The Blog Card.
- Knitted Hats.
- Sonia Kashuk: A Powerful Punch Nail Colour Set.
- Banana Bread.
- Hair: Flat-Ironed + Frederic Fekkai Glossing Cream Review + Short Hair Blogs.
- Would you put your blog on your resume?...Blog under your real name? + Life Changes.*
- The Thrifted Blazer.
- Chicago Natural Hair Expo: My first natural hair event experience.
- Top 5 Cooking Ingredient Brands.
- 5 Fantastic Weekend-ings!
- Custom blog designs at MerelyBlogDesign!
- Crispy Chicken Tenders + Fresh Honey Mustard Sauce + A Shrimp Experiment.
- 7 Tips to make your home manicures last longer.
- Review: Garnier Skin Renew Clinical Dark Spot Corrector, Before & After.
- Book Review: The Sense of An Ending.
- ► April
- Blog Design: Meet Penelope Toop Darling!
- Gray Dress, Black Oxfords.
- Blueberry Buttermilk Waffles.
- Lingerie Blogs.
- Hair: Jane Carter Condition & Sculpt Results.
- Dealings with Iron Deficiencies.*
- Dining Tip: Warm plates & Chilled Bowls.
- Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies.
- Giveaway Winner!
- Some time in winter...wishing for Spring.
- Good "Box" Brownies + Putting Down the Coffee cup for Afternoon Tea.
- Rambling Randoms.
- 4 Great Weekend-Ings!
- Tripod Play. + Ruby Woo Lipstick Giveaway Winner! + WAaah!...Blog Break?
- Book Review: Your Best Life Now.
- ► March
- BBQ Pulled Chicken Breast Sandwiches.
- Part Wash & Go, Part Twist Out.
- Dark Wash Jeans: How to keep them looking like new.
- Hair: Twist Out.
- Spicy Parmesan Kale Chips.
- John 1:16
- Black & Brown.
- Downtown.
- 4 Great Weekend-ings!
- Smells like Spring Spirit!
- Peach Blueberry Pocket Pies.
- iPhone 4S: Initial Thoughts.
- Magenta & Mint.
- 4 Great Weekend-ings!
- Preach Youtubers!
- Chef John's Pastrami Chicken Wings.
- Present Fascinations: Scented Candles.
- Hair Wash Day: Part 3
- Neon Nails: Pink Voltage.
- Developing a Skin Regimen: Update
- Crooked Crochet Shrug Vest Thingy.
- Oven Garlic Parmesan Potatoes.
- Ruby Woo Lipstick Giveaway! ~CLOSED~
- Ruby Woo & the Lipstick Virgin.
- Home Project: Staining Wood Desks.
- Blackened Chicken Breast & Mango Salsa.
- 5 Factors that make for Comfortable, Long-lasting Shoes.
- ► February
- Book Review: The Hunger Games.
- Home Project Results: Parson-Inspired Desks.
- Chewy & Moist Brownies.
- Welcome!
- Nutella & Strawberry Preserve Sandwich.
- Hair Wash Day Regimen: Part 2.
- Thinking Out Loud: 2-24-12
- Black Nappa Leather & Gold Chains.
- 5 Strand Sweet Bread.
- Hair Wash Day Regimen: Part 1.
- News on MerelyBlogDesign.
- Love Seat Makeover + New Desks!
- Japanese Koi.
- Developing a Skin Regimen: New products.
- Spicy Andouille Sausage & Chicken Jambalaya.
- First Wordpress Words!
- Updates!!!
- Official Announcement! Google Friend Connect & Bloglovin' Followers Affected :(
- Naked Ankles.
- Q&A Tag + 11 Random Things.
- Nutella.
- ► January
- Hair: After the Cut, Days 2 & 3.
- Broccoli Capellini Pasta.
- Getting Dressed.
- Suit Separation.
- Dear Followers & Readers of MM!
- Fresh Peach Cobbler.
- Street Style Feature!
- Hair: Chop. Chop. Chop!
- Twist-Stache.
- Gray & Cognac Quack.
- D-I-Y Nail Care: Rid Dry Winter Cuticles.
- Ratatouille Andouille.
- Cool Beans!
- Pencil Prowess.
- Hair: Dry cut & out of the rut!
- What's in the Works!
- GA Goodwill Finds: Tops!
- Poor Bready Ends.
- Chicken Lazone with Roasted Purple Green Beans.
- Just Do It.
- Vog Effect.
- Favorite Drugstore Hair 2-in-1.
- Hair: Update Jan2012.
- Potato & Sweet Corn Chowder.
- Fluevogs.
- Cajun Chicken Pasta in Cream Sauce.
- 2012JAN: Reflection & Growth.
- 2011 Top Six.
- ► December
- ► 2011
- ► December
- Holiday. . .On my Mind.
- Tag!
- Red.
- 40 by 40.
- Crack that Cinnamon!
- The New York Times online: Street Style Feature!
- Major Mac.
- Being Who You Are: But, What if you're a Perfectionist?
- Honey Bunches of Yum!
- Review: Warby Parker.
- Would you Please Pass the Preserves?! + Nutella?
- The Card.
- Leopard.
- Whole Wheat Sandwich bread French Toast.
- Favorite Drugstore Lip Balm.
- Next Level for MM: Self Hosting!
- Cuff, Cinch & Collars Up.
- Breakfast for Dinner.
- & the Dearest Blog Award goes to...
- Thoughts on Defensiveness from Glamazini.
- Welcome New Readers!
- MerelyMarie Shop: Shoes!
- ► November
- Blog Design: Meet CameraChy.
- Black Nails, once more with Feeling.
- 8 Letters.
- Love plays!
- Java, Joy & Coffee Cake.
- Thrift Store Find: The Wool Pencil Skirt.
- The SoundTrack to Marie's Life: Part 3
- Thanksgiving Dinner will be. . .
- Don't allow Pride to Block your Blessings.
- BerryMint.
- What to Make with Leftover Chicken?
- Being Best-Friendless-Forever?
- Having Gifts.
- Thanks for all the lovely compliments!
- Clearing the Clutter In Real Life: Yes, I Graduated from Kindergarten!
- Thrift Store Find: The Jacket.
- Afternoon Pick-Me-Up: What's in my mug?
- Present Fascination: Painted Black Nails.
- Tiny Cabbages.
- ► October
- Sacrifice & Improve, or Indulge & Live?
- Foliage picking.
- Fresh Pita Bread.
- More Navy.
- Greek Rice with Sauteed Spinach + Pita Bread Preview.
- The SoundTrack to Marie's Life: Part 2
- Happy 1st Blogday MerelyMarie!
- Hair: Ultimate Goals.
- Gray, Olive, and a Short Shoe Story.
- Skin: Facing Facts.
- The SoundTrack to Marie's Life: Part 1
- Hair: A Rabbit Tail with a Hump in the Front + Straightened Length.
- & Now . . . A very Important Question of Preference.
- Small Square Scarf.
- Style.
- Fishing!
- Heavenly Sweet Potato.
- Best of Blogs 2011 Photobook feature.
- October Second. . .
- Simplifying my Life Online.
- 4 Simple Tips to Simplify Your Time Online.
- Mmmh. . .Mercers!
- Cafe Breve Cappuccino.
- Do-It-Yourself Fresh Microwave Popcorn.
- Guarded: When being safe keeps good people outside.
- ► September
- Three Zero.
- Hair: Side Bun Style Attempt.
- Learning to ride a bike as an adult: The End!
- Learning to ride a bike as an adult: Pedaling means Riding.
- Learning to ride a bike as an adult: Testing Blueberry.
- Learning to ride a bike as an adult: The bike.
- Re-Rew-Rewi-Rewind!
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Pancake Syrup.
- Return of the Coils.
- Learning to ride a bike as an adult: The Bike Shop.
- Learning to ride a bike as an adult: Preface.
- Brownies.
- Navy & Tanned Leather.
- Mushroom, Spinach & Feta Cheese Lasagna.
- What do you want to experience in life?
- He told me I was awesome. . .THE BEST, he said!
- Magenta Crayola Nails.
- What's been on my 2011 summer plate?
- Libra.
- Home for a Cottontail.
- Post blow dry & flat iron: Day 2, 3, & 4 Hair.
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie.
- ► August
- Blow Dry & Flat Iron.
- Being Who You Are: But, What if you're Dry?
- It's Pointless:
- Top 3 Food-Peeves!
- Keeping Catalogs.
- Bantu Knot Out. Take Two.
- Resting IS "doing something", right?!
- Apple Pecan Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette.
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
- Cement, Stone & Cognac.
- Banana Foster with Candied Pecans.
- Share it, Do it; because. . .
- Finding that Something, that You Love to Do.
- The RabbitTail.
- Don't lose your Donkey!
- Stuck in your past?
- Fresh Pasta Salad.
- Back!
- ► July
- August Preview.
- Mind Chatter: Open the Vents, it's Honest in Here. Errors, Blog Growth & Blog Comments.
- The Essie Lilacism Giveaway Winner is. . .
- Blueberry Streusel Bars with Lemon-Cream Filling.
- Marie's Tips: Prevent freezer burned ice cream.
- Oh, goodie!
- Albacore Sandwich.
- 9 to 5 Escapism.
- The humor that is YT comments.
- Black, Off-White & Cognac Rust.
- Essie Lilacism Giveaway! ~CLOSED~
- Parmesan Shrimp Salad.
- Purple Pastel Nails.
- Outside my Kitchen Window: A Peeping Squirrel.
- Trip 2: Salvation Army Haul.
- Marie's Tips: Thrift store shopping 101.
- Efficiency is part Action & part Planner.
- ► June
- Black, Olive & Gold.
- 6 Ingredient Yummy Baked Beans.
- Therapy is in the Air.
- Trip 1: Salvation Army haul.
- Starting to look alike?
- Independence Day, or any day, Potato Salad.
- Jerk.
- Bantu Knot Out.
- Marie's Tips: Dresses & skirts.
- Sauteed Kale Greens.
- Just because. . .
- Off me meds: Getting back on track.
- Marie's Tips: Hey Mrs. Shorty Pants!
- Easy Southern Banana Pudding.
- Worthiness.
- Khaki & Spearmint.
- Ask Marie?
- Hair: One Year Anniversary.
- Sausage, Spinach & Fennel Pizza.
- Shouldn't you get paid, to do what you love?
- Packaged salad greens: Quadruple Wash?
- 7 Things About Marie: Stylish Blogger Award.
- Blueberry & Banana Pancakes.
- Three Down: Off Me Meds Update.
- ► May
- Marie Tweets.
- Getting your bangs to hang in the land of Shrinkage.
- Parmesan Shrimp.
- Your Gift & Calling: Finding Them.
- Lime Chicken Tacos.
- What Is Your Calling?
- Ever Elote?
- Gray, Black & Metal.
- Restaurant Quality Tomato Salsa...the Secret!
- Tangle Teezer. Take Two.
- Chicken, Corn & Black Bean Enchiladas Recipe.
- Chicken, Corn & Black Bean Enchiladas.
- Fresh Tomato Salsa for Two.
- Blog Changes.
- Saving Tarnished Costume Jewelry.
- Tacos, Carne Asada. The Marinade.
- Orange is the Worst Kool-Aid Flavor, Ever.*
- The Button Box.
- In Marie's Daydream Today...
- Blogger Technical Difficulties.
- Lemon Fizz.
- Being Who You Are: But, What if you're Quiet?
- Egg Foo Young.
- The Braid Out: A Photo Tutorial.
- Simple Beef & Broccoli.
- 2 New Additions to My Kitchen.
- Two Down: Off Me Meds Update.
- American. Chinese. Italian. Mexican!
- Mexican Rice.
- ► April
- Opening Up Shop! Take Two.
- Two Randoms on my Mind.
- Blog Design: Meet Sāntomian.
- Braid Outs Down the Board!
- Banana Cake.
- The Deets.
- Preparation.
- Mayo. Hold it!
- Crisp Baked Potato Skins.
- Getting the Body Rolling.
- Engrossing & Enchanting.
- Ecdysis.
- Soft & Chewy, Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookies.
- My Top 3 Hair Combs.
- Night Owl hoots the Early Bird.
- You can STILL Accomplish Your Goals!
- Tomato, Spinach, Tortellini Soup.
- What's In that Bag? Answer.
- Developments for Blog Design Service.
- Decaf & Soy.
- One Down: Off Me Meds Update.
- ► March
- The Blog Break: Updates!
- 7 Lovely Blogger Names Go into a Hat...
- Taking a Break...Be Back Soon!
- What's In that Bag?
- Eat or Send it Back?
- Flapcakes & Panjacks.
- More Cheese-less Romance.
- 5 Days & No "Juice": A Mini "Off Me Meds" Update.
- Oven Roasted Broccoli.
- Cutting Off my Relaxed Hair: A walk down Memory Mane.
- Closing Shop!
- You can Choose to Be...
- Beverages: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Easy Homemade Pizza: Preparing.
- Easy Homemade Pizza: The Sauce.
- Give it away, give it away, Give it Away Now!...Giveaway Now Closed.
- Preparing For the Major Cut: A walk down Memory Mane.
- Leisurely Baby Steps.
- Easy Homemade Pizza: The Dough.
- 5 Nifty Pizza Tools & Things.
- The Tangle Teezer on: Dry Hair. Moisturized Hair...& Wet Hair too.
- Water for Welch's. Will it work?
- Hair: Products & Regimen ~ UPDATED.
- Light Lunch.
- Getting off me Meds.
- Own Your Gift!
- ► February
- Robins Egg or Tiffany colored Nails.
- Blog Design Services! Coming Soon.
- Gray & Chocolate.
- Bananas & Blueberries...in a Muffin!
- Evvv-A!
- It's a Beautiful Day!
- Just...
- The Thinker Driver.
- Riding Along in my Automobile!!!
- Buttery Shrimp & Pasta in Cream Sauce.
- Message Over Music?
- And...I Forgot to Show the Dress!
- The Braid Out: A Mini Photoshoot.
- Sounds like Music, annnd...I'm Dancing. + Posting Schedule!
- Olive Oil & Garlic Chicken Tenders.
- Candy Coated Red Nails.
- In Marie's Daydream Today...
- Weekend Bliss & Chocolate Banana Muffins, with Raspberries.
- It's All about Us.
- Relaxed Hair Regimen: A walk down Memory Mane.
- Made from his Rib.
- Oven Smoked Pulled Pork BBQ.
- The Snow Boots.
- Just who Created the Internet?!
- Greetings & Growth.
- Red Velvet for my Valentines.
- Grays.
- Growing Out my Relaxer: A walk down Memory Mane.
- Outside the Kitchen Window.
- The Journey is the Destination.
- Spilling the Beans: Coffee is Romance.
- Virgin Beginnings & the Relaxed Ending: A walk down Memory Mane.
- ► January
- Don't Down Play Who You Are!
- Grown Woman Sexy. Sometimes.
- Real Deal Cinnamon Rolls.
- The Blue Sphere.
- A New Look...Somewhat.
- D-I-Y Nail Care: 4 Tools to Prep for a Mani.
- Egg-less, Anchovy-less Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons.
- 4 Films/Video that Scared me Sleepless.
- Just as You are. Right Now. This Very Moment.
- Pop! Bubble Gum Nails.
- Ribeye Steak Diane.
- ...Won't you please "Like"?
- Funny. Sad. True.
- Tap. Clop. Click.
- Cheddar and Monterey Jack Stove Top Macaroni & Cheese.
- Chewing Gum Like it's Candy.
- Accents.
- From Princess to Empress...
- Meal from the Oats.
- Though I've Never Met The Joneses, I am Quite Familiar With Them.
- Don't Dawdle. Do!
- Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Candied Crumb Pecans.
- D-I-Y Brow Care: 4 Tools to Shape.
- Us All.
- The Retiring Perfectionist Journey: Lesson 4.
- Slow Cooked Boneless Beef Ribs.
- Beret, Bangs, and Feather Earrings.
- The Retiring Perfectionist Journey: Lesson 3.
- Lacy Oatmeal Cookies.
- Ugh. Technical Problems.
- Inhale! 3 Smells I find Irresistible.
- On the way to Kohler.
- The Retiring Perfectionist Journey: Lesson 2.
- Shimmer, Glitter, Shine Nails.
- The Day before 1.1.11...
- The Retiring Perfectionist Journey: Lesson 1.
- ► December
- ► 2010
- ► December
- Checkers & Patrick.
- Creamy Hot Cocoa.
- Perfect Love.
- The Getaway.
- Happy Holidays!
- The Introvert.
- 'Tis Time I Showed You The Door, Mr. Green-Eye.
- Hot Caramel Apple Cider & Spice.
- No Goods, Dream Killers, & Not of the Same Feathers.
- I Threw on a Beanie & Went.
- Non "Real World" Thinking.
- Inspiration for the SelfLess: Don't Be Afraid to Say "No" & Sometimes it's Okay to be Selfish.
- The Wife.
- All the time, Everywhere...I Am the exact same.
- Wait, I've been here before. Wait, this happened before. Wait, I saw this before.
- Candied Pecan, Cranberry & Apple Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette.
- Outside The Kitchen Window.
- Free Sky Shows, just look up.
- The Hair.
- Wow, Will!
- Dim. Shine. Crawl. Fly.
- The Retiring Perfectionist.
- Financial Non-Fiction.
- Hot Chocolate Nails.
- Great Odin's Raven...Eos!
- Perfect Imperfections...TAG!
- ► November
- Lest you forget...
- Present Fascination: Legwear.
- Royal Empire Apple Fritters.
- Being who you are, while becoming the person you want to be.
- Love Her Look.
- Don't Explain Yourself!
- The late 20-Something longing for 30.
- Present Fascination: "Nude" Nails.
- What up with that?!
- Chic. Timeless. Insanely Expensive.
- Crispy Sweet Potato Fries & the Turkey Burger.
- If you're stuck, Move!
- Shopping Habits.
- Fantastic Fiction.
- The Thesaurus-Lover.
- "Facing" my fears. Literally.
- Girly Things I love.
- Microwave Popcorn on the Cobb.
- Show Me Love, Bloglovin!
- ► October
- ► December
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I am currently reading #GirlBoss by Sophia Amorous and Your a Badass by Jen Sincero. Summer reading is challenging for me, I rather be outdoors.
I’m currently reading “The Lowland” by Jhumpa Lahiri.