Author Archives: marijean

About marijean

I'm a public relations professional, social media consultant and work-at-home-mom living and working in Charlottesville, Va. I'm Marijean Jaggers and this is my blog.

Helping You Fake it for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 3, 2010 by marijean

I’m just trying to do my part, here. I would hate for any of my Charlottesville community members to have to eat store-bought or refrigerated, pre-made pie crust (gasp!) for Thanksgiving. I think I have it in me to make … Continue reading →

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Disappointment Has a Tender, Flaky Crust

Posted on November 1, 2010 by marijean

I cooked and baked all weekend. I was anticipating a couple of guests Sunday night and went into domestic overdrive in preparation. In the early afternoon I discovered they weren’t coming after all and spent the rest of the day … Continue reading →

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5 Lessons Learned in my First Pie Crust Workshop

Posted on October 30, 2010 by marijean

I convinced a few unsuspecting victims to allow me to teach them how to make a perfect pie crust. In my first-ever pie crust workshop, I promised that each participant would return home with a completed pie and two batches … Continue reading →

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Sumo

Posted on October 28, 2010 by marijean

In the earliest days, I thought my career as a Sumo wrestler was secure.

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A Working Mom’s Manifesto

Posted on October 25, 2010 by marijean

I broke a promise to myself last week. When I made the commitment to give myself the gift of a year, I said that I would take really good care of myself every day. I made a choice to work … Continue reading →

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