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  • Old-Fashioned Chicken and Noodles | via MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com
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    Old-Fashioned Chicken and Noodles

    October 13, 2019 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Hello on this Sunday evening, friends. The weather in Minnesota the past few days has been less than stellar. I’m talking rain, sleet, wind, and yes, even snow. It forced us to reach for the winter coats earlier than we wanted to, that’s for sure. If there is an upside…

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  • Europe Trip, Part 3: Ireland
    Family - My Boy Joe - Travel

    Europe Trip, Part 3: Ireland

    October 10, 2019 - By ldurben@charter.net

    You know it’s a fantastic trip when your mom texts you while you’re in Ireland and asks “Are you coming home?” The answer is, of course, yes … at least this time. Truth be told, Teacher Man and I have this crazy secret dream of living in a cottage somewhere…

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  • Recipes - Turkey Tuesday

    Quick Turkey Bolognese

    October 1, 2019 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Who’s ready for a Quick Turkey Bolognese? Yep, me too! First … can we talk? I turned 51 last Tuesday and I finally got around to getting my colonoscopy screening today. (Don’t worry – this post won’t turn into TMI, I promise!) I didn’t mean to put it off that…

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  • Europe Trip 2019, part 2: Normandy
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    Europe Trip 2019, Part 2: Normandy

    September 8, 2019 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Oh my, where to start with the second leg of our Europe trip? Normandy – and especially the picturesque town of Bayeux – captured my heart. At every turn, I saw a beautiful photo enfold in my mind and I had to stop and take it. And then the people!…

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  • Europe Trip 2019 - Part 1: Paris
    Family - My Boy Joe - Travel

    Europe Trip 2019, Part 1: Paris

    September 2, 2019 - By ldurben@charter.net

    I keep promising myself I’m going to write about our trip to France and Ireland but then I get completely overwhelmed thinking abut it. Because: I’m not a travel writer. I have abut 2,687 trip photos (roughly) so how would I even pick a few to post? What would be…

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  • Family - My Boy Joe - My Work Life

    State Fair 2019

    September 2, 2019 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Happy Labor Day, friends! I hope you’ve had a great holiday weekend so far. Mine kicked off a little early on Thursday for my annual trek to the Minnesota State Fair with Joe and my sister and her daughter. It was pretty fun. 😉 I give a special shout-out to…

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  • Italian Grinder Sandwiches | MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com
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    Turkey Tuesday: Italian Grinders

    August 27, 2019 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Let’s just get this out there right off the bat: I have been absolutely horrific at blogging this summer entire year. It’s true. I know it. You know it. We all know it. Yet … it couldn’t be helped. And also … it will probably get worse before it gets…

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    Inspect My Gardens

    July 18, 2019 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Amazing what can happen when you leave for four days and you come back to inspect your gardens Different flowers are blooming and plants are finally growing! The veggies are coming along with some ready for harvest. Get those praise hands up! My poor gardens, though, will probably have to…

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Hello, I’m Lara! I’m a wife, mom (empty nester, almost!), a business owner, and an avid baker, gardener, and traveler. Thanks for being here!

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