Green Thumb: Spring Bloomers

May 23, 2016 Leave a Comment

We didn’t move into our house until last July so that meant I missed all of our spring bloomers last year. It has been amazing to watch things come to life this spring. Above are some of the things that have bloomed so far. I think it is helpful to take note of when things bloom… read more

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Great Business: Saltwater Brewery

May 21, 2016 Leave a Comment

  Over at our house we have big hearts for the creatures of the sea. I was blown away by this idea of edible packaging materials for six packs of beer. As far as I am concerned SaltWater Brewery has my business. Can you imagine how great it would be if big business beer companies got on… read more

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May: Links I Love

May 19, 2016 Leave a Comment

It’s been a while since I have posted a line up of links I love. Here is what I have been loving from around the web these days… This video is hysterical. If you are a parent of a young child you will relate. Trust me. I’ve listened to one of these TED Talks so far…. read more

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Great Event: The Greenwich International Film Festival

May 17, 2016 Leave a Comment

I recently listened to a fascinating podcast about the importance of creativity, and how it is an integral trait that brings joy and fulfillment to our lives when we use it. Many dismiss this idea with an off-handed, “But I’m just not a creative person.” When we dismiss the idea of being creative, we neglect to… read more

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Great Business: Mike’s Organic Delivery

May 15, 2016 Leave a Comment

One of the first local businesses I featured on the blog here was Mike’s Organic Delivery. It remains one of my favorite here in our area. As a mother of three, I love anyone who is trying to make my food-buying life easier, and my children’s food more healthy. Mike has recently added a whole… read more

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Opinion: Where I Am Right Now

May 10, 2016 5 Comments

It’s been a while since I’ve gotten sentimental over here on the blog. There has been plenty ruminating around inside my head but I was having a tough time putting words to screen. Since John’s dad passed away this winter I have been feeling an underlying sadness. Frankly I never thought I would be so… read more

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Spring Inspiration

May 5, 2016 Leave a Comment

With nothing but rain and gray skies in our neck of the woods these days, I have been craving some spring inspiration. Here you have it! The looks, flowers, food, and drinks that make me feel spring ready. Enjoy!        

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Building a Terrarium

May 2, 2016 Leave a Comment

Recently I’ve been gardening a ton outside – when it isn’t raining that is. This weekend saw more gray skies and rain. While stuck inside I was craving a “green” moment so I got inspired to create a terrarium. I have a friend who is in a Garden Club and a few years back she… read more

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DIY: Pom Pom Bag

April 28, 2016 2 Comments

It had been a while since I was crafty over here on the blog so I decided to transform an old basket bag that my family carted back from Mexico some time in the 90s by adding some colorful pom poms. To those, who like me have a hankering for hording – I am proud to… read more

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Great Business: Seedsheets

April 26, 2016 1 Comment

Guess what time of year it is????? It’s veggie garden time of year. Since the blog began, I have been writing about herbs, veggies, fruits and planting. It has become a real passion of mine in recent years. In fact in the last 3 years there have been two summers where our family barely had… read more

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