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Christa Banister
Dallas, TX via St. Paul, MN
Highly caffeinated novelist + film critic who watches bad movies so you don't have to. Loves Will (!!!), Scrabble, travel, Italian food and Packer touchdowns.
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Book Giveaway: Tiffany Romigh's Fantastic New YA Title, Deferred
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Since the weather has been downright frightful pretty much everywhere these days (well, unless you call sunny Los Angeles or Miami home, mind you), there's probably no better escape from the chill than cozying up with a good book. Well,... Continue reading
Posted Jan 28, 2014 at *hey there, it's christa*
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Oh the Joys of Organizing (No Sarcasm, I Promise)
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When I went to grab a box of tissues from the hall closet (yep, it's been sniffles and coughs all week here), I was pretty smitten by the sight of everything all neat and tidy and in its place. If... Continue reading
Posted Jan 25, 2014 at *hey there, it's christa*
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38: The Year of Living Purposefully
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Ever since I turned 30, I've been dreading the birthday I just celebrated two days ago. It's not the "big" one that'll happen in (gasp!) two more years, but in my mind, my 38th birthday was always the scarier milestone.... Continue reading
Posted Jan 4, 2014 at *hey there, it's christa*
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December in Photos, Take Four
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The day after Casey went back to Wisconsin, I made my way to Colorado for a few days for an early Christmas. And if you can't tell from the picture, Adelyn was pretty thrilled. There's no greater joy than how... Continue reading
Posted Dec 31, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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December in Photos, Take Three
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I LOVE decorating for Christmas, so as you can probably guess, I was thrilled to pieces when this little guy made its way to our living room. I've always had a soft spot for real Christmas trees with a chubby... Continue reading
Posted Dec 31, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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December in Photos, Take Two
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My brother Casey's goofy expression is way cuter than mine, but I still love this picture. Yes, this is the day when our beloved Packers came back from a 23-point deficit to hand the Cowboys a big ol' loss in... Continue reading
Posted Dec 31, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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December in Photos
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Like most people, I'm feeling mighty reflective on this last day of 2013. I don't know about you, but I'm still in denial about December actually being over. It whooshed by faster than I could keep up most days. But... Continue reading
Posted Dec 31, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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A Tale of Two Soups
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Disclaimer: I just noticed that my blog has gone a little foodie crazy lately, so here's hoping that's okay with everyone reading. :) Don't worry, I promise I'll still keep talking about movies and makeup and everything else, but when... Continue reading
Posted Nov 26, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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Cranberry Sauce Without the Telltale Can Marks
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Until a couple of years ago, I didn't know just how easy it is to make homemade cranberry sauce. In the past, Crate & Barrel used to sell an incredible cranberry conserve the Barefoot Contessa whipped up, so that was... Continue reading
Posted Nov 19, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like...Thanksgiving!
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I'm not quite sure how it happened so fast, but we're now only nine days (!!!) from chowing down on turkey celebrating Thanksgiving. Considering how all the stores transitioned to all things Christmas weeks ago (yes, I actually heard "Silver... Continue reading
Posted Nov 19, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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11.11.83
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Thirty years ago, I was given one of the best gifts a girl could ever ask for—a baby sister. Although I couldn't spell her name correctly at the time (I thought Lynnsey was the proper configuration of letters, but hey,... Continue reading
Posted Nov 11, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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I đź’š Classic Cinema
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Movie critic confession: Until last night, I'd never seen All About Eve. I'd always heard good things about it, though, so it was perennially on my to-watch list. Turns out, back in 1951, it was awarded the Academy Award for... Continue reading
Posted Oct 25, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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Pumpkin-y Goodness in Your Homemade Granola...
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There's nothing better than when two of your favorite foods come together and make something even tastier. Case in point: this homemade pumpkin granola. In what won't be a surprise to anyone who knows me well, I'm a pretty ardent... Continue reading
Posted Oct 19, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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Rainy Days and Mondays? Sign Me Up...
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Today I woke up to the most glorious of sights—delightfully overcast, rainy goodness in DFW. And on a holiday Monday, no less... Lest you think I'm being sarcastic about rainy days and Mondays not getting me down, let me assure... Continue reading
Posted Oct 14, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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Is This What Oprah Meant By a "Vision Board?"
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After a very long, very stubborn holdout, I've finally done it. I've joined Pinterest. By the way, I'm blaming all things pumpkin for hopping on the bandwagon. When I was in Colorado visiting my family, my sister was looking up... Continue reading
Posted Oct 10, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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A Season of Celebration
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In what's been a pretty welcome development for someone who stares at a computer screen as much as I do, I've been practically M.I.A. from blogging, Twitter, Facebook and the like lately. Sure, I've still been writing, but it's also... Continue reading
Posted Oct 8, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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One of the Funniest Books I've Read in Forever...The Tao of Martha by Jen Lancaster
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Ever feel like a bit of an underachiever? Well, trust me, practically nothing can make you feel less productive than a quick glance at Martha Stewart's monthly calendar. Yes, even with all her legal troubles, 72-year-old Martha still has time... Continue reading
Posted Sep 8, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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Hey Summer, It Was Nice Knowin' Ya...Part Three
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In what's, perhaps, the most glaring reminder that time is passing much, much too quickly...my adorable niece Adelyn is (gasp!) starting kindergarten tomorrow. Yes, one of the highlights of my summer was being in Colorado for all the birthday fun.... Continue reading
Posted Aug 21, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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Hey Summer, It Was Nice Knowin' Ya...Part 2 (At the Movies)
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Considering that I'm a movie critic by trade, it's probably not surprising that I planted my backside in plenty of those plushy cinema chairs this summer. What was a bit of a shocker, however, is how many films I actually... Continue reading
Posted Aug 14, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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Hey Summer, It Was Nice Knowin' Ya...Part One
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Since flip-flops are officially on clearance, NFL training camps are in full swing (hurrah!) and No. 2 pencils, five-subject notebooks and the like are flooding the retail aisles, it's probably safe to say that summer is officially winding down. Although,... Continue reading
Posted Aug 7, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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My Favorite Summer Read (So Far)...Finding Colin Firth by Mia March
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Since it's only July 10, I know it's probably a little early to crown a "favorite summer read," but so far, that coveted title goes to Mia March's new novel, Finding Colin Firth. Ever read a book where there's such... Continue reading
Posted Jul 10, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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Ok, Now I Get the Cronut Craze
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For the past few weeks, people have been tweeting like crazy about something called a cronut, and I honestly thought it was a new iPhone ap. Or maybe a new exercise craze like Zumba. So today for my continuing cultural... Continue reading
Posted Jun 29, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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Homemade Fling Tea: A Sip of Nashville in Texas
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It's been (gasp!) seven years since I left Nashville, and there's still so much about my time there that's stuck with me, namely great friends (you know who you are) and fling tea. Yes, before I moved to Music City... Continue reading
Posted Jun 29, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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Coffee + Christa: A Book Signing Next Saturday, June 22nd
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If you're in the DFW area, or you know, just feel like making a very long commute to say hello, I'm doing a book reading/signing/discussion at my local Starbucks next Saturday morning, June 22nd, at 11:00 a.m. In addition to... Continue reading
Posted Jun 15, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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Five Questions With Lee Wilson, Author of "The Last Hybrid: Bloodline of Angels"
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It's always fun whenever a friend has a novel out, and this is Lee Wilson's first, The Last Hybrid: Bloodline of Angels. Described as a "paranormal romance," he says it'll help feel the void that Twilight has left behind. Now... Continue reading
Posted Jun 10, 2013 at *hey there, it's christa*
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