Congratulations, President Obama!
Congratulations, Mr. President, on another four years! This post originally appeared on my former blog, StyleSubstanceSoul.com.
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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 one…
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 that plan. Not only are they giving us a…
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 wreak havoc on everyday…
sweet nanaimo bars and bittersweet memories by liz hughes of virtually homemade
The Nanaimo Bar is a wonderfully unique and sumptuous dessert that originates on Vancouver Island, which happens to be where most of my husband’s family lives. Nanaimo Bars are rarely seen in the US. The Bar’s cult following and ubiquitous presence in Canada has yet to entice America’s palate. Somehow I feel responsible to share…