Cooking class last night at Williams Sonoma with Donna was great! The new Ina cookbook is KILLER. So beautiful and doable. If you are interested in the menu or whatnot, check out my iphone pics on instagram. My username is beckynovacek. I have to admit, that I’m sharing more of my personal life on IG...

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Even though I know most folks feel like summer is here already, at our house it doesn’t feel official yet, because we don’t have the pool open. We are switching from chemical to salt water treatment this summer and we’re waiting for the equipment and waiting for our pool guy to have a free day....

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This morning I was determined to start my day out right, devotions, coffee, a run, a shower and a healthy breakfast before 10. Surprisingly, I pulled it off! I get sidetracked so easily, with returning emails, phone calls, tidying up the house…and before I know it, it’s noon and I haven’t gotten a run or...

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This morning I’m reflecting on Easter. Our church service yesterday was one of the most meaningful and touching services I’ve experienced in years. I wonder if it has more to do with me? or with God? In any case, everything seemed to come together and align perfectly. I know that sometimes I fail to go...

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According to my original blog archives, I’ve been blogging since February 2006. That seems crazy to me…over 6 years of blogging. Life has remained the same in some ways, but in many ways it’s changed so much. Blogging has been so personal to me, definitely not just  a business tool, although it’s been that too....

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