When in Carmel, Indiana, eat at The Local

(Okay, technically Westfield, Indiana. Whatever.) The Local Eatery and Pub is a casual restaurant just north of Indianapolis that focuses on sourcing local ingredients. We stopped by as we were passing through the area to visit family, and WOW. I am glad we did. Their focus on local, sustainable, organic ingredients appeals to my worldview and environmental [...]

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Obama: Debt Ceiling Deal Required Tough Concessions By Both Democrats And Democrats Alike

WASHINGTON—A day after signing legislation that raised the government debt ceiling and authorized steep budget cuts, President Obama thanked Democrats as well as Democrats for their willingness to make tough, but necessary, concessions during negoti...

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'Babe' the alligator loses teeth during transport

Alligator handler Ken Henderson has his animals back, but the biggest one, Babe, lost six teeth as Columbia/Boone County Animal Control personnel packed her up for transport on Monday. The six surviving alligators — one died while in custody when it was attacked by Babe at D-D Farm Animal Sanctuary and Rescue — were taken Monday from Columbia to the Jackson County Animal Hospital East in Grain Valley.

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Chris’s Father

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it's my party! {giveaway #5}

We've reached the last giveaway of the day... but that doesn't mean we have to stop partying! ;)

 

Oh, wait a second... That's me! Most of you know my story, but I'll share a little bit anyway.

 {washi tape journal}

I'm a 25 year old {woah, weird!} blogger / crafter / designer living smack-dab in the middle of the Midwest. I've been crafting and giving handmade gifts my whole life and finally decided to open up an online shop in November last year! I love to create custom items for people. I'm inspired by the recipient as I work on their journal, hair pin, or note card. :)

 {custom bunting greeting card}

I have a wonderful boyfriend, Steven, and two adorable kitties - Elliott {pictured with me} and Toby. I'm a full-time graphic designer, part-time freelance graphic designer, part-time blogger, part-time crafter. That is to say... there is not enough time in the day!

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I'm giving away a $20 credit to my shop! To enter, leave a comment and tell me which of my items you would get with your credit!

For up to 4 additional entrys:
1 entry: Follow c. jane create on Google Friend Connect.
1 entry: Like c. jane create on Facebook.
1 entry: Tweet about the giveaway using both @christa_jane.
1 entry: Blog about the giveaway and leave a link in the comments.

All giveaways will close on Wednesday, 8/10. Winners will be announced shortly after.
Comments will be moderated. Please play nice!

xoxo, christa

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Fly Hunter

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Area Dog’s Rock Bottom Same As His Peak

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CoMo Family : Delta Dental Health Theater

Last week I packed my girls up and headed to St. Louis for a preview show at the newly refurbished Delta Dental Theater. When I posted on Facebook that I was there, the memories of visiting as a kid poured in. Rest assured that the giant teeth are still there. And the show still had a focus on healthy [...]

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In Case of Fire

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CoMusic: A Much Too Early Fall Concert Preview

Autumn in Columbia brings football, students, and a whole host of concerts to local venues. Luckily, after a slow, cicada-infested, hot summer, things will begin to pick up and there will be a reason to go out and hear music again. Below is a much too early fall concert preview of a few select shows. [...]

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American Voices: Apple Has More Cash Than U.S. Treasury

According to the most recent available financial statements, Apple Inc. has more cash on hand—over $76 billion—than the U.S.

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Drug investigation leads to arrest

An investigation into an alleged drug-dealing operation resulted in a search Tuesday in which deputies found a small amount of cocaine and other related evidence.

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Headed to BlogHer With Missouri Wines

Tomorrow I head to BlogHer. Whoa! It seems like I have been preparing for weeks and all of the sudden it is here. This will be my second year at BlogHer. And wow have things changed. Last year I went knowing no one, barely blogging, and with no plan. This year I am headed there [...]

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Too Hot to Handle

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Annoying Facebook Girl: Through the Years

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Council extends taxi stand program

The Columbia City Council on Monday night unanimously approved a motion to extend the city's downtown taxi stand program through the end of the year.

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Facebook REALLY Doesn’t Want You to Leave

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Democrats, Republicans Celebrate Pitiful Excuse For Common Ground

WASHINGTON—Following Sunday’s pathetic excuse for an agreement on raising the government’s borrowing limit, Democrats and Republicans took time to celebrate the meager, ineffective deal, calling it “a testament to the not-so-great ...

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Police investigate armed robbery at Check 'n Go

Columbia police are investigating a robbery at Check 'n Go on Nifong Boulevard.

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