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Firmoo Giveaway: New Summer Specs

Firmoo Giveaway: New Summer Specs

Hey all! It’s been a while since I’ve done a giveaway and the time has come to give another lucky reader a pair of prescription glasses from one of my favorite websites, Firmoo.com! I’ve had my Firmoo frames for nearly a year now and I’ve 

My 5 Sunny Summer Essentials

My 5 Sunny Summer Essentials

Summer is in full swing and in Morgantown that means it’s hot a humid a lot of the time! I’ve been taking advantage of our apartment’s pool, my little deck, and the West Virginia recreation as much as possible. With only a few months left 

Cooking 101: How to Make a Roux

Cooking 101: How to Make a Roux

A roux is pronounced “roo” and you use it as a base for lots of different types of sauces and gravy. It’s always equal parts fat and flour and then you add a liquid to make the sauce. I use a roux the most to 

August Favorites: Firmoo and bkr

August Favorites: Firmoo and bkr

Holy cow! It is the end of August, can you believe it?! I’m a little sad that summer is coming to an end, but I have to say that Summer 2014 has been a great one! I had a whole bunch of obsessions this month, 

Molly Monday: Go Lions!

Molly Monday: Go Lions!

Monday Night Football is finally here! Both Molly and I pulled our Lions gear out of storage and we are ready to cheer tonight. Go Lions!

Mac and Cheese Review: Goldfish Butter Parmesan

Mac and Cheese Review: Goldfish Butter Parmesan

I know I already reviewed Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Mac and Cheese, but I saw this Butter Parmesan flavor and had to try it. Sadly, I wasn’t that impressed. Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Butter Parmesan Mac and Cheese Review: Sauce: This sauce was a creamy consistency, but 

New Year, New You with Firmoo! #giveaway

New Year, New You with Firmoo! #giveaway

Can you believe we are closing in on 2015? You guys, it’s already mid-December. It’s my birthday month so I’ve been treating myself lately just because I feel like it: I’m about to turn 29 so I’ve decided to start a battle strategy for my 

Favorite Recipes of 2014

Favorite Recipes of 2014

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are ready to ring in the new year! Here are my favorite recipes from the past year and here’s to even more deliciousness in the year to come. 1. Red Sangria 2. Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots 3.