Divine Spa Day

Kirk and our friend Dani conspired to get me out of the house this morning for a girl’s day out. I had no idea what he was up to but figured he was hatching something And it was truly appreciated, fabulous would be a better description! I came out so relaxed I don’t [...]

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Necco Wafers Going Natural

I was very happy when I read the news this morning about Necco Wafers having changed over to natural dyes and flavorings! Necco Wafers are one of those weird candies you either love or hate. I love them. I haven’t had one in well over 3 years. If I want to torture myself I go [...]

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Herb Site To Check Out

I have read The Herb Companion magazine over the years but never had checked out their website until recently.

If you grow herbs in your yard/garden like I do, you will enjoy the resources they have. Lots of hints and things to do with your herbs!
I needed something to entertain me on a cold rainy day….and [...]

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New Marketplace To Use?

I came across 1000 Markets a couple weeks ago. They use Amazon Payments – think of it as a version of Etsy, but no need to use Paypal for payment. It has no upfront fees, only charging if you sell (done the same way Amazon runs their used sales of books, CD’s, etc). Overall from [...]

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Local Dining: Tutta Bella

Ford and I were running errands this morning and decided to grab a small bite for lunch. I had noticed that the new branch of Tutta Bella had opened in Issaquah, Wa so we walked over.
Tutta Bella is a local set of Neapolitan pizzeria restaurants in the Seattle area. The one in Issaquah was a [...]

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Neat Blog To Check Out

One of the ladies I talk to via the hiking forums sent me a link to Family Style Food. Nice blog, gorgeous food shots and tasty looking recipes.
~Sarah

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How Is The Economy Affecting Your Shopping Choices?

The recession is affecting shopping choices in more ways than most might notice. The obvious is that watching the grocery bill has become very important – for so many people. As we buy less food the other part happens – our choices get smaller and our choices in companies gets smaller.
For years I have tried [...]

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First Harvest Of our Garden

The weather today was what I think everyone needed here – sunny and warming up after so many cold nasty  months.
I had put in a small garden but could never get the excitement to finish it. Kind of hard when it is raining non stop to weed. So I happened to be mowing a soaking [...]

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