Our Contributions to New Year Resolutions

It feels like just yesterday I asked the Village Shoes girls to write down their resolutions for 2012 so I can post a blog about 'em. I'd like to announce that I did a HORRIBLE job keeping my resolutions last year of eating healthier and saving money to travel. Like, it didn't happen. At all. In fact, I think my diet has worsened. I'm pretty sure I mostly ate pizza this year, but whatever. It tastes good. So, this year I think I'm going to set...

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Somebody Make Me: Broccoli Gouda Soup

Brrrrrr! On a chilly day like today, I'm pretty sure all anybody wants is to sit somewhere cozy and enjoy a delicious bowl of soup. I stumbled upon this recipe on TasteSpotting.com and thought I'd do everyone a solid and share! BROCCOLI GOUDA SOUP! Use a fairly young gouda, aged no more than a year, to keep the soup from becoming grainy. Ingredients: for the soup 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 1 stalk...

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Unique Holiday Cookie Recipes

Plan on baking treats to gift to friends and family this month? It might be time to set aside your famous chocolate chip cookie recipe and give one of these unusual recipes a go... Black Pepper and Balsamic Cookies "Eat them with fresh strawberries for a perfect blend of flavors."  Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies "It's the addition of ground chile that lends it its name -- and moves it into the adult cookie jar."  Italian Polenta...

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Me...I Mean...Her

Not quite sure what to get your girlfriend, wife, sister, or mother this holiday season besides a gift certificate from Village Shoes? I found some goodies for you that will appeal to most women and won't break the bank. These made to order Barkboard Chalkboards would be a unique & lovely addition to any home. $68 This Lilac Rouge lip and cheek stain by Isa's Restoratives is handcrafted in Brooklyn, NY using herbs that are prepared in...

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Him

The holidays are quickly approaching and since last year I was a total doll and hooked you up with fantastic and affordable gift ideas for a special man in your life, I decided to do that again this year. Send your man to his own little Valhalla with a Das Horn! I seriously can't think of a better way to consume mead during...life. $25 This is a BLT (by John Fluevog) that every man should order. $259 Bacon shaving cream. 'Nuff said. $15 Just...

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Goodness, Gracious, Great Balls of Gratefulness

The Village Shoes gals would love to share what we are grateful for this year... Jen: Music Friends Humor...laughter Halle: Teachers- anyone dedicated to educating others. The amazing and inspiring people in my daily life. The constant opportunities to learn new things. Amanda: Vodka tonics Homeland The truly wonderful friends and family in my life. Too much love to handle sometimes. Stacey: My successful business and great employees. Family My...

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Beautiful Centerpieces for Your Thanksgiving Table

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I couldn't be more excited. Thanksgiving is, by far, my favorite holiday. Growing up, it was the one time of year that I was able to see a lot of my favorite family members, so it doubled as a sort of a family reunion. Oh, and the food! The food! My family can seriously cook, so Thanksgiving was the day I seriously gorged myself. I mean, I'd eat as much as I possibly could, and then sometime later that...

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Somebody Make Me: Tomato Basil Soup with GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS

It's cold. I'm wearing a sweater and a jacket right now...indoors. I feel like I should be at home, sitting on my couch wrapped up in a warm blanket with a fire going, watching a horrible chick flick while sipping hot chocolate...or maybe a spiked hot chocolate. (It's my fantasy, and I'll day drink if I want to!) Instead, I'm working and as many of you know by now, if the Village Shoes girls are working, they're eating, and if we're not eating, we're...

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Halloween Parade In Ashland

It might have been raining in Ashland but that didn't stop people from coming out and enjoying the Halloween parade. The kids were adorable as always and it's so much fun to see how creative people are. Click here to see more photos on our facebook  page. Have a safe and happy holiday everyone! post and photos by Stac...

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