Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

I am still super super excited about this: Les Misérables - Extended First Look and Official Trailer. I quite literally can't watch that second one without tearing up. That song! I'm going to be a mess in the movie theater. Young Adult Gets Old: Bridging the genre gap...

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Meet Kayleigh!

Meet Kayleigh!

Today I'd like to introduce Kayleigh from The Way I Wanderlust, one of my lovely sponsors this month. She's a world traveller extraordinaire, currently living the beach life in Australia (I know, I'm jealous, too). 🙂 Get to know her below and then go say hi!  ...

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Sunday Social

Sunday Social

Linking up with Neely for Sunday Social. What is your favorite Holiday season tradition? Gift giving! I love picking out gifts for other people. And also holiday baking with my mom (though this year I'll be doing it on my own). Do you have a certain Holiday movie you...

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5 Things Friday

5 Things Friday

1. I am still trying to catch up on everything I missed over T-day break. I've managed to get the email and work stuff under control, but I'm still going through blog posts in my reader and such. It is one of my missions over the weekend! 2. I've got a very rough...

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What I Wore: Black Stripes & Mustard Tights

What I Wore: Black Stripes & Mustard Tights

  This week's outfit was partially inspired by Ma Nouvelle Mode's Copy Cat Closet challenge, which for this week was colored tights. I've dipped my toe into wearing colored tights before and have several pairs, but I hadn't had a chance to wear these mustard ones...

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Tuesday 10: Holiday Movies

Tuesday 10: Holiday Movies

Linking up with Lena for this week's Tuesday 10 theme: holiday movies. I'm taking a page from her book and listing not only movies with actual holiday themes, but also movies that I like to watch this time of year OR movies that come out this holiday season that I...

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Sunday Confessions

  1. I will probably not ever go to another high school reunion. My 10-year was this year (last night, in fact). It was the first one we've had, since we skipped the 5-year. And it was just weird. I feel so far beyond the person I was in high school. And yeah,...

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Meet Amber!

Meet Amber!

Today I'm featuring Amber, one of my awesome sponsors this month. She's a mom of three, military wife, kitchen dabbler and Pinspiration Project host (trying out Pinterest-inspired projects). Come get to know her!   Amber McCain Go say hi: Blog | Shop | Facebook |...

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What I Wore: Phoenix & Dots

What I Wore: Phoenix & Dots

  Also known as the outfit post where I don't look at the camera once. I swear, I'm not trying to be pretentious. I took a bunch of pics with me looking at the camera, I just didn't like how they turned out. Or at least not as much as these ones. But anyway......

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

This week's round-up of readworthy things is all about Turkey Day. Some of my favorite T-day recipes, in case you're still looking for inspiration: Southern Sweet Potato Casserole - from the family of yours truly. Rosemary Roasted Turkey - kitchen tested, Amanda...

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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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The Surviving Sky
Be: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself
Cloud Cuckoo Land
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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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