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Maple Bacon Trifle #whatsyourtopping

By JenniferJayne On May 24, 2013 · 2208Add Commenthttp%3A%2F%2Fbusybeingjennifer.com%2F2013%2F05%2Fmaple-bacon-trifle-whatsyourtopping%2FMaple+Bacon+Trifle+%23whatsyourtopping2013-05-24+12%3A10%3A07JenniferJaynehttp%3A%2F%2Fbusybeingjennifer.com%2F%3Fp%3D2208
    So I’ve had an idea for a delicious recipe in my heard for a while. There is something so homey to me about the idea of combining maple and bacon. Probably because I’m from the north. This combination of flavors with just a hint of smokiness from the bacon almost tastes like spring time “back home”! Of course any new recipe requires a shopping trip, so I headed out to my local Walmart to get a few basics, including some Tyson bacon pieces and then I got to work This trifle will serve 4 to 6 and  is composed of layers of maple pudding, maple-bacon whipped cream and vanilla cake. I wanted to keep things somewhat simple, so instead of baking the cake part of this trifle from scratch, I went with a store-bought loaf cake. I also purchased [...]
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TXWB Photo-A-Day

By JenniferJayne On May 23, 2013 · 22051 Commenthttp%3A%2F%2Fbusybeingjennifer.com%2F2013%2F05%2Ftxwb-photo-a-day%2FTXWB+Photo-A-Day2013-05-23+12%3A20%3A58JenniferJaynehttp%3A%2F%2Fbusybeingjennifer.com%2F%3Fp%3D2205
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Because I’m crazy I attempted to do THREE photo-a-day challenges in May…. Yeah that didn’t work out so well for me. I bailed on all three after day 8. Opps! June is rapidly approaching… so I am going to try again! Taylor from Pink Heels, Pink Truck and I put out heads together and created a slightly Texas themed version! You can play along no matter where you live!     This is a great way to connect with new people, make new friends and discover new things about your state! Hope you’ll join in all the fun… and this time I WILL make it through the entire month! I hope.  
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Work In Progress

By JenniferJayne On May 22, 2013 · 21846 Commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fbusybeingjennifer.com%2F2013%2F05%2Fwork-in-progress-3%2FWork+In+Progress2013-05-22+12%3A35%3A02JenniferJaynehttp%3A%2F%2Fbusybeingjennifer.com%2F%3Fp%3D2184
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I’ve been a busy little shop owner lately! You won’t be seeing any of these goodies listed for a few weeks though! They’re for the market that I’ll be doing June 8th and 9th here in town! And I am super excited! If the weather is close to what it was for the market weekend in May, there will be THOUSANDS of people! So I’ve got to get my hiney in gear and start pumping out the hand-made goodies! Here are a few of the latest things I’ve been working on     Obviously I’ve been busy stitching away… there are some benefits to hubby being mostly on the road, I’ve had a lot more time for projects and creating Can’t wait to show you some more of the things I’ve been making. PS. Stitching while riding in a car [...]
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32 Peanut Butter and Chocolate Recipes!

By JenniferJayne On May 21, 2013 · 217813 Commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fbusybeingjennifer.com%2F2013%2F05%2F32-peanut-butter-and-chocolate-recipes%2F+32+Peanut+Butter+and+Chocolate+Recipes%212013-05-21+12%3A40%3A25JenniferJaynehttp%3A%2F%2Fbusybeingjennifer.com%2F%3Fp%3D2178
32 Peanut Butter and Chocolate Recipes ~ Busy Being Jennifer .com
In my foodie world, there are few things that are more comforting and familiar than the delicious combo of peanut butter and chocolate. Since I’ve re-kick-started my diet, I’m trying hard not to give into cravings. And as I write this there is a great, big, scary storm outside with the potential for a great, big, scary tornado. So instead of binge eating my fear away… I’m drooling over these delicious looking recipes!   1. Peanut Butter and Chocolate Dessert from Chef This Up 2. Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispies from A Clove of Garlic 3. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookie Bars  from Averie Cooks 4. Peanut Butter Chocolare Bark from Syrup and Biscuits 5. Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Bread from My Recipe Magic 6. Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Pie from Frugal Foodie Mama 7. Peanut Butter Banana Cream Bites from Key Ingredient 8. [...]
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Learning, Learning and more Learning #TBWC13

On May 20, 2013 By JenniferJayne
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This weekend was an intense one folks! In fact it might take me until Wednesday to truly recover! Why you ask? Well let me tell you! I got to participate in the Blog Workshop’s first online conference and it was Ah-Mazing! It was Learning, learning and more learning all weekend long AND from the comfort of home! If you follow my on twitter you may have seen the #TBWC13 hashtag used a lot! Here are some highlights of what I learned… “Be busy AWAY from your blog to direct people TO your blog. Engaging elsewhere makes people go digging!” ~ Laura Summers from Naked Blogging  “SEO is leverage! It’s the ability to create traffic with out CREATING the traffic.” Dan R. Morris from Letters from Dan “A brand is not just what your blog looks like, but it’s also what you stand for.” Lindsay Lee from Blog Trends [...]
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Weigh In… Sunday?

On May 19, 2013 By JenniferJayne
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This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation blogger program. I have received free products, online support and incentives for participating in the Shaklee Corporation blogger program. My opinions are my own. I am also a Shaklee Independent Distributor. I’ve been putting off this post. I should have written it yesterday… possibly even last week. If you’ve been following for a while then you might have noticed a lack of “Weigh In Saturday” posts. Why you ask? Well because I wasn’t weighing in… I was afraid too! And for good cause. I’ve gained some weight back. I can’t even tell you how sad, frustrated and embarrassed that statement makes me. Honestly, I felt like giving up on the Shaklee program*. Not because it wasn’t working, but because I was failing at doing the things I was/am supposed to. It all started with the tooth ache. Now, please believe [...]
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10 Fabulous Vintage Shops on Instagram

On May 17, 2013 By JenniferJayne
Vintage Shops on Instagram!
My Nana used to tell me I had an old soul. For as long as I can remember I’ve love vintage! Vintage movies, vintage clothes, vintage books, vintage music, Vintage everything! Now as an adult and with a little bit of “me money” in the budget I get to indulge in all my vintagy fantasies! But what is even better is that my love of instagram and my love of vintage has meshed together! I’ve found 10 fabulous vintage shops on instagram and I want to share them with you! Just promise me that after you check out and follow these shops that you won’t buy all of the awesome stuff before I do #1. Allsion Kapner Originals #2. Hack n Tweet #3. Mama Marchand Vintage #4. Sparrow Mercantile #5. Harlow Von Vintage #6. Rusty Cottage [...]
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Dear Younger Me…

On May 16, 2013 By JenniferJayne
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Hello Younger Me! Guess what? Your life has taken some pretty drastic turns lately, but its going to level out and get easier. One of the best decisions you’re ever going to make in your life, is the one you just made! You decided to start a blog… you needed a place to connect with friends and family back home and also to share the things you’re doing! But little do you know that you’ve stumbled upon an amazing community of people that will encourage, support and surprise you!   …. Wanna read the rest? Pop over to Texas Women Bloggers  and read the rest of my Dear Me letter
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iPad Giveaway!!!

On May 15, 2013 By JenniferJayne
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I’ve joined forces with a number of other bloggers to bring you a fabulous iPad/Surface giveaway!!!!!!We teamed up  to bring you this awesome giveaway for an iPad (RV: $499) or a Microsoft Surface Tablet (RV: $499)! Winner’s choice! Who wants one? I do of course, but sometimes its more fun to give something away than keep it for yourself Enter below using the rafflecopter form.     Hosted by Bay Area Mommy, The WiC Project, Life’s Cheap Thrills, Simply Stacie, Spaceships and Laser Beams, Capri’s Coupons, and 3 Boys and a Dog. This giveaway starts on May 15, 2013 at 12:01am EST and ends on June 16, 2013 at 11:59pm EST. Open worldwide. Must be 18 years or older. Winner may opt for the cash equivalent if not in the US or Canada. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form [...]
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Not An Average Weekend Part 2.

On May 14, 2013 By JenniferJayne
Hubby Time ~ Busy Being Jennifer
I had an extra long weekend with my hubby I mentioned on Saturday that Hubs was switching jobs, which was in and of itself super exciting. The fact that we got 4.5 straight days together was even better, especially since I had to leave him 200+ miles away at the end of it. Not thrilled with the idea of him being gone so much… but sometimes a little sacrifice has big pay off… and this is one of those times! Anyways… we had a fabulous weekend together We … - went to the local 2nd Monday Market. - shopped for things he’d need for the new job. - had starbucks. Ok… I had starbucks. - did some thrifting and I scored some gooseberry pyrex! Thanks to me MIL - Went out for a drive and then ice cream. - Made a yummy dinner together. - Drove to Oklahoma… he [...]
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