“Do you know that this nail polish smells like apples? *sniff* Oh, no – it smells like nail polish.” - Kirsten *“Lindsey joined a sports team so she could have a big locker.” – Megan “Frasier has … Continue reading
Pie is the New Cupcake
I have loved cupcakes since my tiny toddler hands smashed my very first cupcake into my mouth, creating a trail of crumbs and a fantastic frosting mustache. I loved them in elementary school when my … Continue reading
Maple the Body Builder
As we welcome 2011, Maple's World has been revamped, along with the whole site. Please enjoy Maple's adventures as a regular feature on the blog. Maple is a five year old Shiba Inu/Eskimo Husky … Continue reading
A Very McCurdy Christmas
A very McCurdy Christmas is one that involves lots of food, sweets, fun presents, lots of laughs and some class decorating. Here are two of my favorite pieces from my mother's holiday decorating … Continue reading
North Dakota Food “Traditions”
I have been a North Dakota resident for all 30 years of my life and I like to think I know the state fairly well. But during a holiday dinner that brought together 12 newly acquainted people from … Continue reading
North Dakota Design Star
In my mind, I am the star of my own reality show. The focus and subject changes often but in the last few weeks I have been on a very long and drawn out episode of “Design Star,” a reality competition … Continue reading
Holiday Centerpiece
My husband and I were married in September of this year, and as we were decorating for the wedding one of the bridesmaids unpacked a silver "H" for the cake topper. Since my last name in McCurdy she … Continue reading
Taco Soup (The Recipe) and Scottie Dogs (The Story)
The Taco Soup Recipe from Karissa Brusseau The Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef ¼ C. chopped onion 1 16 oz. can tomatoes with liquid 1 16 oz. can kidney beans with liquid 1 17 oz. can corn … Continue reading
Domestic Diva in Training
My college professor and mentor, Merrie Sue, told me that my desire to sew is a part of “nesting.” The fact that I want to plant a garden, make my own food and sew are all a natural part of growing … Continue reading
Tortilla Cheese Soup
As North Dakota’s winter settles in for the season with its whipping wind and snowflakes, I find myself reaching for recipes of comfort food. I love soup, especially in the winter and I wanted to … Continue reading
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