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All I Want for Christmas…

December 20, 2017 // No Comments
There are so many gifts I enjoy year-round, like my children and my health, but come Christmas there is something that needs to be put in wrapping paper. It shows my boys that everyone receives gifts, not just them, and... Continue reading →
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This Expat American’s Food Wish List

July 11, 2017 // 6 Comments
A little break from the usual crafty, homemade goodness posts for something focused on my summer in the States and all the food I seek out when I am here. If you want to see all the places we visit... Continue reading →
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What Will Be Under My Tree This Year

November 10, 2015 // No Comments
My Dad has been asking what we want for Christmas this year and I keep telling him we just want the usual comforts of the holiday, like bagels, cream cheese, and bacon. But since children like to open presents, we... Continue reading →
Mini Cupcake

All I Want for Christmas (and my Birthday)

December 13, 2014 // 4 Comments
In spite of my recent Brilliant Things post, I wanted to write a more personal post about what I really want for my birthday (today) and for Christmas. Not because I expect anyone to buy me these things, but because... Continue reading →
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Brilliant Things – December 2013 Wish List for Christmas & My Birthday

December 16, 2013 // 1 Comment
I mostly am wishing that my Kickstarter project is successful. But here are a few other items I wouldn’t mind finding under the tree. Since my birthday was last week and Christmas is next week, these items are all things... Continue reading →
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My Birthday Wishes

December 13, 2013 // No Comments
Today is my birthday. I have many wishes. Safety and encouragement for those without a loving family. Warmth and nourishment for those without a home. Joy and light for those in a dark place. Compassion and empathy for those with... Continue reading →

My Zulily Wishlist at the Moment

October 16, 2012 // No Comments
Disclosure: In accordance with the FTC guidelines for bloggers, I disclose that I received £50 store credit from Zulily.co.uk to spend on whatever I wanted but that was in no way payment or compensation for this blog post (just a great way... Continue reading →

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A photo of Evin O'Keeffe I love knitting, sewing, baking, upcycling, travel, and making things with my sons. Originally from the Washington DC area, I moved to Cork, Ireland in 2008.

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