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It’s Getting Hot Out Here…

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

If your trying to beat the heat then, FEAR NOT… Safeway Starbucks has a little something to chill you out! Frappuccino Happy Hour starts on Friday May 3rd between 3pm-5pm; ANY SIZE frappuccino is half price with your Safeway club … Continue reading →

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Del Valle

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

This was a nice little hike! There is a small fee when you come into the park mainly for parking. If you are camping or boating it is a bigger fee. Del Valle has a wonderful campground area if you … Continue reading →

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Yogurt Land

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

No, it’s not a fake place! It is real and they sell the best frozen yogurt! I got a small bowl of strawberry frozen yogurt. It tasted super fresh and creamy. I was pleasantly surprised that it was only 25 … Continue reading →

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WARNING: This hike is not for newbies!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

As you all know, Mr. Awesome Boyfriend and I love to go on hiking adventures! This hike we found in a book called Tri-Valley Trails Hiking Adventures in the greater Livermore, Amador, and San Ramon Valleys by Nancy Rodrigue and … Continue reading →

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Rodney Strong!

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

This is a great Cabernet Sauvignon! It is from the Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards in Alexander Valley (Sonoma County) 2010. This Cab starts the experience with a beautiful deep violet color. The smell is intoxicating with a sweet oaky sense. … Continue reading →

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My Next Adventure!

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

I am now going to start improving my reading speed and comprehension! A lot of people are slow readers and spend a lot of time using old reading skills they acquired during grade school. Most people have bad reading habits … Continue reading →

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Bat Sh#@ Crazy!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

This is pretty exciting news! I found this on I Fucking Love Science Facebook page. There is a black and white striped bat that has been discovered in South Sudan. This bat is so unique that researchers need a new … Continue reading →

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Krav Maga Anyone?

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

It is the start of week 5, on the new exercise life style (not program), and I am totally in love with 24 Hour Fitness! I have already lost 3 pounds and gained some serious muscle. I am excited to see what … Continue reading →

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My 100 Post!

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Wow, this is amazing! I can’t believe that I have been blogging for a year and a half; and now I have made it to 100 posts. For this blog, I wanted to go back to the inspiration for this … Continue reading →

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Molting Birdy!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Once a year, canary birds molt which basically means they shed some of their feathers. It is kind of like when a dog or cat sheds their coat; for summer or winter. Since, we have a red factor canary, her … Continue reading →

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