Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Feel-good video of the week: this will make your day. Funny video of the week: Siri vs. Google Voice Experiment: What Happens When Siri And Google Voice Talk To Each Other? Cool photo series of the week: Woman Photoshops Herself and Her Cell Phone Camera into...

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Weekend Recap

Weekend Recap

This past weekend was a good weekend. ๐Ÿ™‚ I got to meet these lovely ladies at the Austin bloggers meetup on Saturday: Sarah, Beth, Jamie, Jenn, me, Shelley and Lani - and I promise we're not all evil, despite the glowing eyes. ๐Ÿ™‚ I also went to see this movie with the...

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Book Review: Legend

Book Review: Legend

Legend (Legend #1) by Marie Lu This was the April pick for the Blogger Book Club. It takes place far enough in the future that the United States of America has become nothing more than a legend, and the western part of this continent is under the very strict...

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Friday Favorites: Songs

I've recently stumbled into Grooveshark, and thought today I'd share some of my favorite songs. This will probably be an ever-changing and constantly updated list. But right now it has some long-time favorites, and some current obsessions. I actually get to see one of...

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Recipe: Chicken Sausage with Harvest Rice

Recipe: Chicken Sausage with Harvest Rice

Today I have an easy and tasty recipe for you. It's only got 5 ingredients, but packs a pretty tasty punch. And it might get you addicted to Craisins if, like me, you munch on some out of the bag while making dinner. Seriously, I'd never had them before, and now I...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Interesting TEDTalks-style video of the week: This Is What Happens When Kids Grow Up On Unlimited Access To Pornography. Build a Business, Not Just a Client List. Don't Multitask: Your Brain Will Thank You. Chronic multitasking could be making you less productive....

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April Pretties

April Pretties

Monthly-themed jewelry round-up time! This month I've got two for you. The first is the usual month-themed collection, with April's birthstone (diamond), flower (sweet pea), and zodiacs (Aries and Taurus). The second, appropriately, is an earthy collection in honor of...

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Right Now

Right now, I am... finishing up the last coat of wood stain on a cool project. drinking cream soda. feeling productive as I've cleaned the 1st floor of the house and gotten groceries for crepe brunch tomorrow. thankful that Ian took Sienna to her vet appointment so...

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What I Wore: Grey Stripes & Mint

What I Wore: Grey Stripes & Mint

I'm a bit behind this week, but I managed to snap these today before a storm rolled in. That's right, it's real-time personal style reporting, folks! Haha. But yeah, wearing this right now. Super comfy, as I like all my outfits to be. If there ever comes a day where I...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Serious/good video of the week: Real Beauty Sketches. You are more beautiful than you think. Funny/cute video of the week: a penguin being tickled. Also, I want to see this: Elysium. How not to say the wrong thing in a crisis. Really, really good advice. A Warning to...

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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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