Monthly Archives: August 2011

WIAW: Making A Plan

Posted on 08/31/2011 by Alexa

When it comes to making lists, I’m the queen. I absolutely love checking things off, adding things to my list that I already did (tell me I’m not the only one?!) and scribbling anything and everything on Post Its… Seriously, … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Travel List

Posted on 08/30/2011 by Alexa

Say that one five times fast! I’ve been lucky enough to have parents who love travelling and decided to tote me around as a wee little one on all of their European excursions. I seriously consider myself blessed to have that opportunity! … Continue reading →

Posted in travel, Uncategorized | 28 Comments

Gettin’ Those Fats

Posted on 08/29/2011 by Alexa

I hope you all recovered from the crazy weather this weekend! Saturday totally deterred me from going to St. Anthony’s Feast…I was bummed. The weather didn’t help it though, and I’m pretty sure the event was almost empty. The East … Continue reading →

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Last Summery Meal

Posted on 08/27/2011 by Alexa

Happy Weekend! I hope you all are safe and sound from the death trap Irene has on the east coast! We’re probably going to be experiencing some heavy rain and winds here in Boston, but hopefully nothing too bad. We … Continue reading →

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Friday Favorites

Posted on 08/26/2011 by Alexa

So…it’s been way too long since I did one of these. Not cool. I mean, I know you all were absolutely dying when I didn’t have them for the past few weeks. It’s OK, you can stop crying. FF is … Continue reading →

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Chris’ Corner Numero Dos

Posted on 08/25/2011 by Alexa

Hi There Simple Eats readers! It’s me again! Alexa had a long day today and got home later than she would have liked, so I offered to write a quick post for her instead of studying a little immunology (no … Continue reading →

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Lettuce-less Salad

Posted on 08/25/2011 by Alexa

What is it with lettuce? I will never understand the appeal of something that tastes like grass. That was a little harsh. Raw spinach tastes like grass. Cooked spinach is an entirely different story. When I want a salad, I … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back WIAW

Posted on 08/24/2011 by Alexa

I haven’t done a real WIAW in awhile. I mean, let’s be honest. Last week didn’t really count. You need to see what Jenn and all the other cool kids are eating. Do it. GO. So here I am! Back at … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Block

Posted on 08/24/2011 by Alexa

I don’t know how some of you do it. You pump out blog posts like it’s your job. (And it is, for some of you lucky ducks!) Some days, I literally look like this: I sit here like a bump … Continue reading →

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Blissful Blogger

Posted on 08/23/2011 by Alexa

I love awards. I never got any sports awards growing up, (does a 1st place ribbon during a potato sack race on field day count?) I didn’t get near being valedictorian in my college class, (does seeing how many Natty … Continue reading →

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