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4 days ago
3 min

Christmas Cookie Mayhem

Baking Christmas cookies is a household tradition. Nowadays, our crazy cookie adventures barely resemble ones in our early years.

Dec 21, 2020
3 min

Christmas Ornament Stories

The best Christmas ornaments tell stories.

Dec 8, 2020
4 min

Release the Christmas Kraken

Is it just me or does it feel like everyone’s going Christmas crazy this year?

Dec 1, 2020
3 min

Snacking Meatballs (or Best Idea Ever)

They’re not exactly the sexiest food, but the humble meatball deserves some attention.

Dec 1, 2020
5 min

Thanksgiving Leftovers

So, after a long winter’s nap, it’s time to reflect on what worked with all my Thanksgiving & Houseguest plans & what didn't.

Nov 30, 2020
4 min

Something's Not Quite Right Here: Character Development

Old dogs, McDonald's Breakfast Burritos, & nonsensical contradictions make for more intriguing characters in stories & IRL. Writing prompts.

Nov 20, 2020
3 min

If it Bleeds (Then, I will read it): Audiobook Review

Audiobook Review: If It Bleeds by (the master) Stephen King Cue Wayne & Garth: I’m not worthy. I’m not worthy.

Nov 20, 2020
4 min

Junk Drawers & 8 Other Ways to Ruin a Sunday

My mission is to stop turning Sunday into a junk drawer of tasks. And just be. Preferably at the beach.

Nov 18, 2020
4 min

It's a Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood?

The neighborhood is a great source of info and inspiration for writers and otherwise. That’s the gist of this blog. But...

Nov 12, 2020
4 min

Rock the Stock: How to make Chicken Stock

There are many good, valid, non-snarky reasons to make your own chicken stock.

Nov 12, 2020
4 min

How to Spatchcock (the hell out of) a Chicken

After getting over my first-time jitters, I’ve found spatchcocking to be a great way to cook a whole chicken with benefits.

Nov 8, 2020
4 min

THE Plan for Hosting Thanksgiving

For a wicked awesome Thanksgiving at your house, here’s what I do to make hosting houseguests and cooking as stress-free as possible.

Nov 8, 2020
9 min

THE Houseguest Checklist

With Thanksgiving approaching at ludicrous speed, it’s time to plan, not only for the scrumptious dinner, but GUESTS *cue stabbing music...

Nov 1, 2020
4 min

Epic Weekend Breakfast: Pumpkin Pancakes with Eggs

Anyway, pumpkin pancakes… We had leftover pumpkin puree in the fridge so we Frankensteined pancakes and eggs for an epic weekend breakfast.

Nov 1, 2020
3 min

How to Make Homemade BBQ Sauce Like a Boss

When we play around in the kitchen & discover that something’s easier to make than we thought, we try it, like making our own BBQ sauce.

Oct 30, 2020
3 min

Composting the Mosting... or IDK. It's About Compost

The fam set up a composting bin in the backyard. We’re doing this. Now, we’re those people. We’re composters. Yikes.

Oct 22, 2020
4 min

Enter Scene Playground

Sometimes I cheat on my WIP (work in progress) by having a little side-action fun in my scene playground.

Oct 22, 2020
4 min

Rolling with my Gnomies

Ah, what wonderful laundry gnomes, you’ll think as you sip your coffee and imagine what other things you’ll now be able to get done.

Oct 13, 2020
1 min

Quick Writing Prompt: Walk & Talk

Overhearing snips of people's conversations, like this one, can generate many story ideas. Writing prompts.

Sep 28, 2020
2 min

Quick Writing Prompt: Learn a Book

A person's library reveals a lot about them and what they're interested in, so what's your character reading? Try these quick questions

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CoffeeBrained

For Writers & Other Homebodies

My caffeine-fueled log of story ideas (a.k.a. the imaginary world in my head)

& what's going on in my house (a.k.a. the real world... I think. But who really knows for sure?).

Expect snark, 80s & 90s references, badass moments, corny jokes, & good intentions.