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Falloween fun
This is the limbo week pre-Halloween, but not officially Halloweek (the week leading up to Halloween.) Last year we celebrated with...
Elle Sten
Oct 20, 20212 min read
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Attempting a Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake
I saw this last year shared by my favorite cookie artist. I had planned to try it, but I was newly pregnant and NOT feeling it. This...
Elle Sten
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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2nd Pregnancy Announcement
I dreamed this up prior to getting pregnant with my second, and many internet and Pinterest searches yielded nothing. I tried to find a...
Elle Sten
Feb 20, 20211 min read
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Hello, November
I saw Mind'y's outfit on Instagram a while back and have been OBSESSED. I love black with taupe, so I found my most similar pieces. I was...
Elle Sten
Nov 5, 20203 min read
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Halloween Projects and Fall Vibes
I finally got a photoboard! Hopefully have upcoming photoshoots and a need for one. In the meantime, an inter-changable decoration. Royal...
Elle Sten
Oct 27, 20201 min read
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Fall Snack Staples
Easy to whip up and put together fall treats for when we have guests drop by, things to have on hand this time of year. Jack-O-Lantern...
Elle Sten
Oct 6, 20202 min read
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Fall Night
Fall night became a yearly tradition when we were first married, and it stuck. Though I prefer summer, and always hold out decorating and...
Elle Sten
Sep 28, 20203 min read
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Cutting my own Curtain Bangs!
Postpartum hair regrowth is a strange phenomenon. Random pieces, all different lengths, the majority of which is coming in at the top and...
Elle Sten
Sep 26, 20202 min read
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Fall Favorites from Trader Joe's
Fall is here, hear the yell. I hold off on fall as long as I possibly can, but once Trader Joe's declares autumn, it's hard to resist....
Elle Sten
Sep 20, 20202 min read
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Rainbow Ramen
This is a variation on my Tonkatsu Ramen, with a few modifications and additions for some bright-colorful ramen! Recipe: Tonkatsu Broth...
Elle Sten
Sep 19, 20201 min read
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Costco Pork Belly Strips for Ramen
Crispy on the outside, so juicy and flavorful in between. The strips of pork belly are a much more manageable way to make pork for ramen....
Elle Sten
Sep 18, 20201 min read
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Quick and Easy Instant Pot Buffalo ChickenSandwiches
This has found it's way into my rotation for two reasons: It's simple to make,(no fuss, no-thaw), but most importantly it's a great way...
Elle Sten
Sep 16, 20201 min read
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Galaxy Elote Cups
A crime against food? Maybe. But I grew up dipping blue french fries in purple ketchup so... I can't help wanting to jazz up my elote...
Elle Sten
Sep 16, 20201 min read
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Quick and Easy Dulce De Leche
1 14-oz can, a mason jar, and some boiled water is all you need for this! I was searching for a BPA-free alternative to boiling in the...
Elle Sten
Sep 15, 20201 min read
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Asian Grocery Store Guide
My haul of pantry essentials from the local Asian market. These items I have a hard time finding anywhere else, even stores with...
Elle Sten
Sep 13, 20201 min read
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