I apologize for the brief hiatus from posting, but I promise you, my news today was worth the wait! In fact, I can barely contain my excitement: the full DreamChamps site is officially live! Is there a better way to celebrate a site launch than with a peppermint mocha in a red Starbucks cup? I’m […]
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Where Do Book Ideas Come From?
It’s no secret that I am a fan of Water for Elephants. Sara Gruen’s novel about a Depression-era circus, which you should definitely read if you haven’t already, captivated me long before Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon were ever involved in a movie deal. I think a lot of my love for the book stems […]
Vegan Apple Bottom Muffins
There were no boots with the fur, but those wouldn’t have paired quite as well with these… Earlier this week, I finally made use of the apples from our orchard adventure. There were a number of baked possibilities to choose from – pie, crisp, donuts and tarts come to mind first – but after perusing […]
In The Circle, On The Square
Thank you all for the anniversary wishes! Reading them made the day even more special. 🙂 During our drive to the Grand Canyon, we made a pit stop in Flagstaff for lunch. Neither of us had ever been to the city, but having heard good things (it’s one of the most walkable cities, for starters) […]
October 16, 2011: A “Grand” First Year
One year ago today… …was the best day of my life. 🙂 It’s hard to believe that today is our first anniversary. In many ways, October 16, 2010 feels like ages ago, but I can also remember every detail like it was yesterday. Bobby and I celebrated our anniversary weekend in “grand” Arizona style. We […]
Adventures In Evanston
Thank you all for the kind words about the SHAPE Magazine nomination. If you’re a new visitor to my blog, welcome! I would love to hear from you, so don’t hesitate to say hi! One thing I’ve noticed since graduating two years ago is how much more I appreciate my trips up to Evanston. Recently, […]
Pizza You Can SHAPE Magazine
While catching up on Twitter this morning, I stumbled across some rather exciting news. And by rather exciting, I mean I danced around my living room. I am both honored and thrilled to share that I’ve been nominated for SHAPE Magazine’s Best Healthy Eating Blogger Awards! When I sent Bobby the link to my feature, […]
What If I Told You…?
Great news! In two weeks, I have written an additional 15,000 words. Source What if I told you that not a single one of those words is for my previous novel? Would you call me a quitter? A crazy person? A rebound writer, jumping from one idea to the next? Maybe. I know I’ve certainly […]
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My name is Jenn. My nickname is Bender. I'm a 20-something entrepreneur and writer in Phoenix striving to manage a hectic schedule while maintaining my health, happiness and, most importantly, my sanity! Read more here.
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