Hello, and welcome! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. As usual, ours was filled with friends, family, fun, and food. There’s loads online to be enthralled by with Halloween, Stranger Things (!!!), the approaching holidays, and more! Here’s what’s been peeking our interest these last few days: 1 – Unless you live in a…
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“Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun.” – Randy Pausch The state fair makes the list of things we need to do come every Autumn. It wasn’t always this way though, at least not for Evan. The fair had always given Evan the creeps, but I grew up loving it. The games, the rides,…
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As the weather has been on a slow but sure decline, we’ve been enjoying the outdoors more and more. It’s funny how most of the country is getting ready for the long, cold winter, but here in Phoenix, we’re all experiencing the relief that comes with the cooler temperatures and the knowledge that we have…
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This past weekend, we decided to “go find Fall” in Flagstaff. We were craving cooler temperatures, even though it gets nice and cool in Phoenix in the evenings now. We’re lucky to have Evan’s brother, Aaron, up North to be able to impose on and crash when we want a free place to stay. It’s…
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Happy almost Tuesday!! We’re uploading this week’s Monday Clicks with only a few hours of the day left, but it still counts! Our week has started off super busy, but we’re okay with that. The weekend will be here before we know it, and we have some fun plans in the works. There’s a lot…
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In preparation for our rather mild Arizona winter, we’ve been on the hunt for “cold weather” staples to add to our wardrobes. A while back, Evan found a denim jacket that was perfect on all fronts – the wash, the distressing, the fit. It’s a perfect third layer that helps to elevate the look of…
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Autumnal flavors and colors of the season are popping up in markets and groceries everywhere. Coffees and desserts with maple, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice abound (not to mention the ever-popular pumpkin!). As far as Fall colors, wardrobes, decor, and flowers all begin to showcase deep wines and burgundy reds, spicy cinnamon and turmeric shades, and…
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After this weekend’s attacks in Las Vegas, Canada, and France (as well as everything else going on in our world today), to say it is a sobering Monday is an understatement. Lots of people are starting off their weeks in ways they hadn’t ever hoped they would, and lots of others are no longer here…
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The Lumpkins 