Posted by Whitney K. Pipkin on June 30, 2014 · 1 Comment
One time, we thought it would be a great idea to throw my sister a bridal shower and me a baby shower — in the same weekend. And then we did it. This past weekend. It was perhaps not the greatest idea ever, we decided on late night #2 when we were breaking down one … Continue reading →
Filed under Food, Pregnancy, Summer Recipes, Uncategorized · Tagged with baby showers, bridal showers, cake pops, DC, friends and family, lemon cake pops, lemon tarts, party food, skewers, summer showers, wichita
It’s been a busy summer, y’all. For kids, in Virginia at least, it has only just begun. But, as I look out my window and watch the fireflies light up my yard at dusk — and think of how stinkin’ hot it was today — I’m reminded it’s in full swing. So, I guess you could … Continue reading →
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The J-pillow. The four extra pillows on my King-sized hotel room bed Tuesday night in Staunton (“Welcome, you’ve been chosen as our guest of the day. Here’s a Vitamin Water and keys to your upgraded King suite.”) Coffee. These little joys of the past week have gotten me through — but just barely. I’m tired. Again. Third … Continue reading →