Kid at Heart

Proof that I am really just a 5 year old masquerading as an adult: Fruit snacks are an acceptable breakfast food. I still mix up chocolate milk with Hershey's syrup on a regular basis. My syrup-to-milk ratio is a thing of beauty. Hint: it's heavy on the chocolate. I...

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Sponsor the Dream in May

Sponsor the Dream in May

Interested in sponsoring me in May? And why wouldn't you be with a overblown post title like above? (no, I am not going to start referring to my blog as The Dream) Haha. But seriously, if you're interested, you are both smart and awesome. ๐Ÿ˜€ Hop on over to the...

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What I Wore: Floral Denim

What I Wore: Floral Denim

  I know. I didn't think I'd ever be typing the words in that title, either. In my defense, the floral denim in question is more unobtrusive and less eye-sore-y than some out there (in my opinion). In fact, I quite like it. I stumbled upon them online whilst...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Am I A Hypocrite For Professing Radical Self Love While Wearing 5 Inch Heels? The Intersection Between Fashion, Personal Expression & Loving Who You Are - a thoughtful post & good read from Gala about everything in the title. Lovely Letters: A Pen Pal Project. I love...

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Recipe: Smoked Sausage Rotini

Recipe: Smoked Sausage Rotini

This is a simple, tasty recipe the boy & I have been enjoying lately. I found it in one of my cooking magazines (yes, I get those - two, in fact) and decided to try it out. It doesn't take long, and it's yummy even when re-heated as leftovers - two of my criteria...

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Cute Video, & a Winner

A video so full of cuteness I couldn't help sharing. I dare you not to tear up, or at least go "awwww!" Also, the winner of the Simply Lovely Things giveaway is Meg from henning love. Congrats, Meg!

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Ambushed

If by chance I have any male readers, they should probably stop here. And those squeamish of TMI posts. I need to blow steam about something, and if I can't do that in my own online space, where can I? Ladies. Periods suck. We all know this. The cramps and the (duh)...

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Send Something Good: The Essentials

Send Something Good: The Essentials

As part of the Send Something Good gift swap, today all participants are linking up with posts to let their secret swap partners know a little more about them and the kinds of things they like. So, here are the essentials about me: I am not religious, vegetarian,...

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Right Now

Right now, I am... in PJ's after my daytime outfit got soaked during puppy bath time a bit ago. bummed for Ian because he has to go in to work an hour earlier tomorrow, which means an hour earlier bedtime for him tonight. sketching out the next screen design for shop...

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About

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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