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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

january : currently.

Jancurrently

planning for our backyard veggie garden.

going all out this year with big planter boxes.

becoming addicted to second-hand shopping.

watching old episodes of Parks & Rec.

reading Her Fearful Symmetry.

celebrating that Ellerie is seven months old already.

loving our Ergo carrier for easy transport.

eating a ton of crockpot meals from this cookbook.

enjoying our insanely nice weather.

wearing baseball caps and maxi skirts all day everyday.

collecting rugs for The Great Bedroom Floor Cover-up.

working on a website update.

walking much more often than running.

trying to figure out how we're going to watch the Olympics this year.

feeling moderately on top of my to-do list.

wishing my sister-in-law, Kristen, a happy birthday today!

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36 responses to “january : currently.”

  1. Mandy Avatar
    Mandy

    I loved Her Fearful Symmetry!

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  2. kate Avatar
    kate

    I thought I heard that NBC will be streaming all Olympic events with the exception of the Opening Ceremonies. 😀 I love the Olympics! Do you have feelings on winter v. summer?

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  3. shay Avatar
    shay

    Not sure if you have a TV or gave that up, but we don’t have cable, just an HD antenna, which picks up the basic channels. Good luck!

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  4. Shayne Avatar
    Shayne

    Her Fearful Symmetry is awesome. Could not put it down x

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  5. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Our HD antenna picks up all the local channels too

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  6. Janell (Nell's Vintage House) Avatar
    Janell (Nell’s Vintage House)

    2nd hand shopping can be addictive! We’ve furnished most our house this way, and couldn’t be happier.
    We’re here in San Diego and this link is super helpful for choosing when to plant based on what climate/region of San Diego of you live. Hope it helps 🙂
    http://www.mastergardenerssandiego.org/Vegetable%20Planting%20Guide1.pdf

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  7. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    Will be interested in your take on Her Fearful Symmetry.

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  8. Brandie Avatar
    Brandie

    We are in La Mesa and our Mohu Leaf antennae (from Amazon) picks up NBC perfectly. (Plus Fox, KUSI, PBS and some other random stations).

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  9. Marina D-K Avatar
    Marina D-K

    That cookbook looks cool will have to add to my wish list! Yes insanely nice weather but I’m ready for this dryness to be gone, let’s wish for a little winter rain storm 🙂 have a great week!

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  10. kelly Avatar
    kelly

    Hi Elise,
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE shopping second hand.
    I am lucky enough to have relocated from boring Connecticut to now live in Boston where the national HQ of Goodwill is. “my” store has one of the highest volumes of sales so they constantly get tractor trailers full of clothes. SERIOUSLY!
    It’s amazing…and great therapy. I grab a tea and browse for hours, especially on Saturdays when all the new racks are unloaded. I always find something great…often with tags still on. I just buy what I love and pack away for the next season. My favorite finds this past week were a cashmere long cardigan wrap for $4.99 and a new j. crew silk blouse. Again, $4.99. I’m kind of addicted!! And, it’s a huge part of my identity now. My friends are always shocked at what I find.
    And, I love that the clothes are “off season” meaning I can find sundresses in January, sweaters in July.
    I have lots of good “hunting” tips. Want me to share??

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  11. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    OMG, Her Fearful Symmetry is seriously messed up. Couldn’t put it down, but will never read it again, LOL!

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  12. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    I think you’ll love the Greene’s planters! Our have faded to gray over the past year but other than that have held up well. Good luck with the garden!

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  13. elise blaha cripe Avatar
    elise blaha cripe

    that would be AMAZING! but I wonder if you have to have cable/tv to get it? we watch everything online (on our tv screen) without a tv connection.

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  14. elise blaha cripe Avatar
    elise blaha cripe

    oh yes! I love summer more, but it’s all good.

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  15. elise blaha cripe Avatar
    elise blaha cripe

    Great idea. we do have TV… it’s just acts as internet. I’ll look into an HD antenna!

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  16. elise blaha cripe Avatar
    elise blaha cripe

    thanks for sharing that! 🙂

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  17. elise blaha cripe Avatar
    elise blaha cripe

    fun! My addiction for now is pretty homewares focused (it helps that I can just look at a tiny portion of a store – so overwhelming!) but that is awesome. 🙂

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  18. Brianna Avatar
    Brianna

    You need a log-in from your cable provider to use ABC/NBC/CBS streaming. Ditto ABC family. I think some stuff will be available, but mostly you need a log-in. It’s really annoying.

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  19. Brittany Avatar
    Brittany

    I’m also addicted to second-hand shopping. As frustrating as it is to not find anything on some trips, it does help me chill out for a little bit.

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  20. Jessi Avatar
    Jessi

    We use an antenna and get all the basics except for NBC. Trying to figure out what we’ll do too! I know in Vegas no one gets NBC with an antenna but in Texas we did. No idea how it is in SD. Good luck!

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  21. Bridget Avatar
    Bridget

    Her Fearful Symmetry is so good. I’ve read the book about two years ago now, and still think about it at least once a month. How are you liking it?

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  22. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    Oh I hope you will share your garden plans with us! I need some inspiration

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  23. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Would love to hear your favorites from the slow cooker book. I checked it out of the library but don’t know where to start 🙂

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  24. Meghan Avatar
    Meghan

    This is the first year in almost a decade that I will have a tv AND reception so I can watch the Olympics. I can’t wait!!

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  25. Welcome Home Taylor Avatar
    Welcome Home Taylor

    For some reason I’ve been on a Parks & Rec kick this month too, despite the fact that I’ve already seen them all. haha. I just can’t get enough of Amy Poehler.
    xoxo
    Taylor
    http://www.welcomehometaylor.com

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  26. Corey Avatar
    Corey

    her fearful symmetry is one of my absolute favorites!

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  27. Brooke Avatar
    Brooke

    Yes, would love to hear what you think of Her Fearful Symmetry. Creep creep creepy. But oh so good.

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  28. Coty and Mariah@quirksandtwists Avatar
    Coty and Mariah@quirksandtwists

    While typing this, I’m currently watching old episodes of Parks and Rec. Cannot get enough!

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  29. michelle t Avatar
    michelle t

    I love my slowcooker. I recently had success making homemade applesauce. Thanks for the recommendation for the cookbook. Looks like a great book. Michelle t

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  30. gem Avatar
    gem

    Her fearful Symmetry is brilliant! We love charity shopping and car boot wombles have a look at our blog! x

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  31. kate Avatar
    kate

    all 15 sports! (there are only 15?) all medal events. live.
    http://stream.nbcolympics.com/live-extra/
    live might be an issue, but there’s a video section too?

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  32. Cynthia H Avatar
    Cynthia H

    Thanks for the slowcooker cookbook recommendation! Could you tell us which recipes have been your favorite?

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  33. Chrisy@GoodNorthCoastLife Avatar
    Chrisy@GoodNorthCoastLife

    Ahhh…l can feel a second hand shopping trip coming on with my daughter. We’re after some crockery for her cubby house, and who knows…maybe something for Mumma?
    Always love the glimpse into your life 🙂

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  34. Wendy Avatar
    Wendy

    Love all that you are doing and as a mommy of an amazing 20 year old daughter and just as amazing 10 year old son, the best times have been when I slowed down. So I’m glad you’re planning some slow time. The best conversations have been had with the back of my head in the car. They tell me everything in the car. It’s funny because I’ve always told them I do have eyes there too, but they sit in the back seat and spill their guts. Love our car talks.
    I did want to check on my final stamp shop order 😦 I sent it right in under the wire but wanted to confirm.
    Can’t wait to see what’s next.

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  35. J3SS1C4 Avatar
    J3SS1C4

    I can’t wait to see your new website update! I love that you are slowing down, and can’t wait to see some of your second hand purchases! Shopping at goodwill shops is always fun!

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  36. christina Avatar
    christina

    my husband and I have been cooking from that slowcooker cookbook for about 2 1/2 years now. The recipes are awesome! Although some are a little complicated, overall everything we have had has been amazing!

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