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Moms & Back Pain

Moms & Back Pain

As a Mom, I feel like I’m constantly doing things to beat up my back. I carry heavy baskets of laundry, gallons of water, bend over doing gardening and other household work. I also sit a lot — either at the computer or while driving.…

Why Support a CSA?

Why Support a CSA?

We signed up for a local organic farm CSA several months ago and hands down, it’s the best decision we have ever made. Not only do we get fresh organic fruits and vegetables do our door, but we also get a bouquet of flowers. Although…

How To Have An Endless Summer Sand Collection

How To Have An Endless Summer Sand Collection

When I go to a beach while on vacation, I bring home some sand. Yep, annoying piles of sand in my suitcase, clothing, and shoes. However, I actually started collecting sand from vacations about fifteen years ago and now I have a pretty cool collection. It’s free and is a great way to remember all of the places I have been to over the years. I’ve had friends bring me sand over the years, and as thoughtful as that is, I only collect sand that I have actually stepped on! I’m a sand purist!

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Bright Star’s Bamboo Cutting Board Review

Bright Star’s Bamboo Cutting Board Review

This is a high quality bamboo cutting board! I received this board in exchange for an honest review. The bamboo cutting board has a groove channel on one side which is great for cutting juicy vegetables & fruits, as the juices will flow off to…

Book Review: No Grits, No Glory by Elaine Calloway

Book Review: No Grits, No Glory by Elaine Calloway

It’s almost Halloween! Ready for some ghostly fun? Elaine Calloway’s No Grits, No Glory is the perfect mix of haunted mystery and romance! The main character Brianna is a strong, independent gal who was looking for peace, yet found ghosts and ultimately found love! Not only…

Vintage Folding Sports Glass Binoculars

Vintage Folding Sports Glass Binoculars

These awesome and very retro ‘sports glass’ binoculars are perfect for scoping birds or cute surfers out at the beach. Popular in the 60’s, these ‘sports glasses’ have a 2.5X magnification and fold up to fit nicely in a purse. Great for Palm Springs, Vintage parties, or just looking cool.

You can get these bad boys just in time for Summer Scoping on Etsy

https://www.etsy.com/listing/229226355/vintage-folding-sports-glass-binoculars

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Vintage Walco Beaded Easter Ornaments

Vintage Walco Beaded Easter Ornaments

Beautiful vintage beaded Easter ornaments! These ornaments were most likely created from ‘beaded kits’ from Walco (LeeWards and Sulyn were the other major bead kit companies of the era). During the Depression, beads were inexpensive and bead crafting became a popular pasttime. This was due…

Taco Trio Frenzy

Taco Trio Frenzy

Tonight’s taco frenzy was executed all at once because of ‘mise en place’. Mise en place (French pronunciation: ​[mi zɑ̃ ˈplas]) is a French phrase which means”putting in place”, as in set up.  (French pronunciation: ​[mi zɑ̃ ˈplas]) is a French phrase which means”putting in…

Eat Your Colorful Carrots!

Eat Your Colorful Carrots!

Making Eggs Look Fancy

Making Eggs Look Fancy

knew my daughter needed a solid breakfast today, as she has sports after school and I wanted her to start the day off right. It’s 5 am, so I look in the fridge to see what the game plan will be. Eggs, broccoli (lots! about…

Mermaid Tails Fun For Every Age

Mermaid Tails Fun For Every Age

As we were going to Florida for the holidays, it was a perfect time to take advantage of the unseasonably hot weather and get the Ocea Creations Mermaid Tail for my daughter. She has wanted one for several years now, so she was so excited…

Granstrom Evergreens Christmas Wreaths

Granstrom Evergreens Christmas Wreaths


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