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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