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What Happened in Vegas

Travel

Ok, I’m recovered. I think.  I’m almost caught up on sleep and I’m able to look at a drink without being repulsed.  They say that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But I’m a blogger so I’m naturally an over-sharer, so I think I’ll give you guys a glimpse. We stayed at one of the nicest (in my opinion)…
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Rehab Thursday: Accessorizing a Kitchen

Home

Ok, I’m cheating.  Rehab Wednesday is Rehab Thursday this week.  But cut me a break, I’m still recovering from Vegas.  I’m still building up the energy to write my Vegas post, so stay tuned.  In the meantime, let’s get back to some J’ai La Vie home reno projects! Last week, I gave you a peek at Kiley’s kitchen makeover.  You…
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Spinach and Goat Cheese Quiches

Recipes

As promised, I’m sharing what I made with leftovers from my Spinach and Strawerry Salad.  I love to use up ingredients from a recipe, and this one wasn’t too challenging because I had two ingredients that I could eat every day if I had to – spinach and goat cheese. Also, a reminder – my oven was broken.  So this…
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Spinach and Strawberry Salad

Recipes

While I recover and travel home from Vegas, I couldn’t leave you hanging.  So, I have a quick recipe for you.  While on a not-so-strict salad diet before my trip,  wanted to get a little summery with a Spinach and Strawberry Salad.  I’m obsessed with Panera’s Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad, and I’ve tried some similar recipes from my favorite bloggers….
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Jai Vivas La Vie in Las Vegas

Travel

That’s probably a combination of three different languages, but the gist is …. I’m goin’ to VEGAS!  If you are reading this, I am probably on a flight to Sin City. The girls and I are trying to revive celebrating our youth on the sun-drenched strip of Las “meadows”. We’re staying in the hotel that lives by the right kind of wrong…
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