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Claire’s 16, We’re 26 & I Still Can’t Parallel Park
After a few brutally cold weeks, Dallas is finally getting some spring-like temps, and I, for one, am ready. Although right now, I’m fully embracing my Princess Diana era—which is just a fancy way of saying I’ve been living in sweatshirts and shorts like she so famously did in the ‘80s. It’s a strong look.…
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Titanic & Tulips: A Very On-Brand Week
Apparently, Todd and I are in our cruise era. Last week, we attended the opening of Titanic: The Exhibition, where we got to experience the grandeur of the ill-fated ocean liner. And in much happier cruise news, we also booked a German Christmas Markets riverboat trip for December. One of these involves sipping mulled wine…
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When Christmas Decorations Become a Lifestyle Choice
Well, look at us—Cooped Up is officially a newsletter! If you’re new here, welcome. If you’ve been around since the live broadcast days, thanks for sticking with me through every phase of my personality. Speaking of phases, we finally—finally—took down the giant 20-foot reindeer in our front yard. Yes, you read that right. Twenty. Feet.…
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Vaccine Hunting: My New Hobby
I’ve been called a Vaccine Pimp, Vaccine Hunter, Vaccine Angel, Vaccine Pusher and even Vaccine Harriet Tubman (by a Black friend). Whatever folks call me, one of my unexpected new-found hobbies has been finding and spreading the word about vaccine availability. To date, I’ve had over 200 friends and family…and their friends and family…tell me…
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Frozen, Texas-Style: The Snow Never Bothered Us Anyway
We don’t get snow often in Texas, and certainly not enough to shut down Dallas for over a week! The kids were out of school for SEVEN days…and we made the most of it.
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About Face! My Favorite Skincare Products
I take caring for my face very seriously. At the same time, I really don’t want it to be a massive chore, time suck or budget buster. Here’s a rundown of my process and the products I use.