When it comes to cooking – well, honestly, I don’t. If it’s not in a box or a package that’s ready to microwave, I’m not going to make it. So I was relieved that the sponsored food post I was recently offered was for Minute® Ready to Serve Rice. Although my rice experiences have … [Read more...] about my (yes, my!) homemade rice pudding
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i want every bracelet from kate&karen unique beaded jewelry!
I discovered kate&karen unique beaded jewelry through one of my Facebook friends, and quickly befriended Kate Willinger Manfredi who creates the stunning pieces with her sister, Karen Willinger Leigh. What I love about their jewelry is that these pieces work as well with … [Read more...] about i want every bracelet from kate&karen unique beaded jewelry!
chicken soup for the flu!
Because I’m so dedicated to only touting products I’ve actually tried and liked, I spent four days in bed with the flu recently just so I could test out Spoonful of Comfort. Ha! Those sick days were, for sure, not by choice, and they were definitely not the same as spending … [Read more...] about chicken soup for the flu!
lori portka on spreading happiness through art
My friend, Julie Lemerond, introduced me to the work of artist Lori Portka and I felt a connection to it immediately. She is all about gratitude, and that feeling is obvious in every painting of hers. It’s probably the emotion you will feel, too, after getting to know more about … [Read more...] about lori portka on spreading happiness through art
Congratulations, President Obama!
Congratulations, Mr. President, on another four years! This post originally appeared on my former blog, StyleSubstanceSoul.com. … [Read more...] about Congratulations, President Obama!
Paper Passion Perfume: Book in a Bottle, Bottle in a Book!
As you know, I love to read. Duh. I also love scents. As I admitted in 25 Random Things About Me, “Smell good, and I’ll follow you anywhere.” My own signature scent is Pure Grace by Philosophy, but, really, there’s nothing I like better than the smell of a new book. In fact, it’s … [Read more...] about Paper Passion Perfume: Book in a Bottle, Bottle in a Book!
Talking About Disaster Preparedness with Steve and Aaron, Part 2: What You Need to Have on Hand, plus a 10% Discount
Yesterday, Steve Miller and Aaron Garner of Afterac shared their experiences of living through the 7.1 San Francisco earthquake in 1989, and made it pretty clear why every one of us needs to have a disaster preparedness plan. They're back today, telling us exactly how to make … [Read more...] about Talking About Disaster Preparedness with Steve and Aaron, Part 2: What You Need to Have on Hand, plus a 10% Discount
Talking About Disaster Preparedness with Steve and Aaron of Afterac, Part 1: Why We Need to Be Prepared for the Worst
While I don't believe that the world will end in 2012, I do recognize the value of being prepared for the worst. After all, I was a Girl Scout leader. More importantly, since moving to California more than a decade ago, I have experienced firsthand the kind of disasters that can … [Read more...] about Talking About Disaster Preparedness with Steve and Aaron of Afterac, Part 1: Why We Need to Be Prepared for the Worst