Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces

1. This past weekend the boy and I went to see a show called TITtalks. It was in the format of TED Talks, except all of the 'experts' were improv comedians and they had no idea before stepping on stage what topic & visual aids they would be assigned and have to do a...

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5 Things Friday

5 Things Friday

1. We're hosting a brunch this weekend and doing a breakfast taco bar. Somehow, we've never made breakfast tacos at home, despite being fans of the dish. So the logistics are a bit fuzzy on how to get everything cooked/keep everything warm at the same time, but we'll...

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Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces

1. My shop has been accepted into Etsy's TAG Treasury Team... and it is intense, you guys. They have, like, rules and schedules for treasury-making and cross-promotion. But they are also a genuinely friendly and welcoming bunch. And I've seen views and favorites in my...

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Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces

1. I'm guest posting over at Lena's place today with simple ways to put good karma out there. Check it out. 2. I've thought of about a million other things to use yesterday's dip recipe with. Carrots. Crackers. Pretzels. On toast. On bagels. On French toast. With...

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Right Now

Right Now

Right now, I am... still sick, but not as bad. I can breathe through my nose at the moment, which is a big improvement. And Mucinex is making everything floaty. listening to the rain. It's a soothing sound. annoyed that this sickness has delayed work on a new shop...

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Spooky Reads

Spooky Reads

If you've been around this blog awhile, you'll probably have realized that I don't really do the horror genre when picking books or movies. Just not my jam. But, I do read a lot of paranormal and fantasy, and those can be downright spooky in their own way. So today...

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Right Now

Right Now

Right now, I am... procrastinating on finishing my laundry, and still trying to figure out what to pack for NY. trying to determine what ink color I should print with on this one shirt. still somewhat sleepy, even though it's noon and I've had caffeine. really hoping...

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Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces

This month, I am (sporadically) participating in Blogtember with Jenni. The prompt for today was a "life lately" post. 1. This weekend was a good weekend. Friday was just hanging out with the boy. Saturday we had people over for brunch in the morning (recipe coming...

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Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces

1. Life has been pretty hectic the last couple of weeks, what with vacation and the conference and our anniversary and the craft show. But now all of that is past, and I feel like I have some breathing room. It'll be nice to have time for reading and blogging and just...

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Bookish Confessions

Bookish Confessions

I am linking up with April for the Book Blogger Challenge. Day 1 was 15 book-related confessions, and I'm a few days late, but here are my confessions: I think, if I made a pie chart of all the times I've cried in my life, the slice for those incidents caused by books...

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Hi, I’m Amanda!

I’m a self-employed graphic designer by day, and a crafty hungry bookworm by night. Dragonflight Dreams is where I write about books, recipes, internet goodies, life things, crafty projects, Austin happenings, and more.

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Currently Reading

The Surviving Sky
Be: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself
Cloud Cuckoo Land
Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places
Chillpreneur: The New Rules for Creating Success, Freedom, and Abundance on Your Terms
Thinking, Fast and Slow


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2023 Reading Challenge

2023 Reading Challenge

2023 Reading Challenge
Amanda has completed her goal of reading 75 books in 2023!
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