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Archive for February, 2010

I Spy…a Cake Topper!

I Spy…a Cake Topper!

[ 18 ] Feb 28, 2010

A little over 4 months to go until D-day (or what Nate and his friends are referring to as “the beginning of the end”), and we’re starting to get into the minutia of it all. My fingers are pretty much raw from cutting and folding invites, placecards, etc. We’re trying to include personal details in [...]

To Grandmother’s House We Go

To Grandmother’s House We Go

[ 6 ] Feb 24, 2010

A few months ago I boldly phoned my future grandmother-in-law and asked what may be the biggest favor I’ll ever ask anyone: Will you help me make my wedding dress? Of course, she responded with nothing but eager enthusiasm and willingness, even when I sheepishly admitted that by “help me” I really meant “do it [...]

Trout and About

Trout and About

[ 6 ] Feb 22, 2010

I opened my refrigerator yesterday and came face to disgustingly-gross face with THIS: It would appear that someone in my household expected me to make this whole trout into an edible meal. Um, good luck with that. Fortunately, my future mother-in-law was here to show me the ropes. First, we had to address to issue of [...]

Croce’s Restaurant

Croce’s Restaurant

[ 5 ] Feb 22, 2010

A little while ago I was out with a San Diego blogging group arranged by @sdbargainmama and @iizliz when I had the opportunity to meet Ingrid Croce at Croce’s Restaurant in the Gaslamp District. I’d heard great things about the restaurant – which stands as a tribute to legendary singer Jim Croce – but hearing [...]

The Postmom

The Postmom

[ 2 ] Feb 17, 2010

Remember my rant the other day about how Valentine’s day is a bunch of corporate nonsense? Well, this is an edit to that. An addendum of sorts. There IS actually one thing about Valentine’s day that I very much look forward to: a care package from my mom. I should preface this by saying that my mom and I [...]