County Fair

Summer is almost over for us here, but it wouldn’t be a summer without a visit to the County Fair. In better economic times, the fair was a lot fancier than it is now, but my precious Grandsons had a great morning with us just the same. We headed to the fairgrounds early before it […] Read more…

Green Tip Tuesday – End Junk Mail

Junk Mail!! AARRRGGHHH!! Everyday my mailbox seems to have some in it even though I do what I can to make it stop. I think all it takes is a little diligence – and I possibly need to add some more. If you Google search “end junk mail” you can read all the statistics about […] Read more…

Pink Dandy Chatter Sunday Blog Hop

This blog hop will be up for one week! Pink Dandy Chatter started it and I’m so excited to join them and Michelle from This Crazy Life. Joining in on a blog hop is a great way to find new blogs that you love and supporting each other with sweet comments. Make sure you hop […] Read more…

Meatless Monday – Mac & Cheese

Recently I was asked about a vegan cheese option that is “good” – meaning it melted, baked, and basically acted and tasted like cheese. I’m happy to say I found one called Daiya. I actually first experienced this “cheese” option at Amici’s on their vegan soy pizza (thank you, thank you Amici’s for being a […] Read more…

Bloggy Boot Camp San Francisco

I’m so very excited to be going to Bloggy Boot Camp in San Francisco this Saturday!! It’s my first ever blogging convention – yahoo!!! It’s going to be at the Westin St. Francis which is such a beautiful hotel. Here’s a little pic of the dining room: I lived in SF a long time ago […] Read more…

Green Tip Tuesday – Mosquito Control

My friend Nia is currently in Bali and being eaten alive by mosquitoes. So, I thought it appropriate to look up eco-friendly ideas on repelling these nasty vampire bugs. Here’s the first recipe I found on Care2.com: Mosquito Repellent Oil 10 drops essential oil (use oils such as basil, eucalyptus, cloves, geranium, peppermint, rosemary, lemon […] Read more…

Meatless Monday Recipe – Chocolate Chip Scones

I try to mix it up with the recipes I post – not always a main dish, side dish, or dessert, etc. I do this because I know there are ton of wonderful food and recipe blogs out there to follow. At this time, I’m not so much a recipe creator as a recipe follower. […] Read more…

For the Love of Music

I love music! Many days I sing in my car at the top of my lungs the whole drive in to work. I don’t really have a genre that I like more than others. I’ll honestly listen to everything from classical to country to bluegrass to pop depending on my mood. I thought I’d make […] Read more…

Bella Petite – Sincerely, Nia

This week my good friend, Nia Peeples (who decided to take a much needed vacation) asked me and a few other “inner circle” friends to write guest articles for her  Bella Petite column Sincerely, Nia while she’s away. Needless to say, I was excited and honored that she asked me. Nia and I tend to […] Read more…

Green Tip Tuesday – Computer Shutdown

Here’s my “Green” tip today. I found this one at The Daily Green (to read more tips from them, see link below). Save energy and wear and tear on your hardware by shutting down your computer at night. You’ll save an average of $90 of electricity a year. I always try to turn all my […] Read more…

Meatless Monday – Drop Biscuits

Oh how I love biscuits! Even simply “rustic” drop type biscuits. These are super quick and easy to make and just add some “fun” to any meal. I’m finding that most of the recipes I make can vary each time I make them. Last week’s Vegan Zucchini Bread has been remade to include walnuts in […] Read more…

Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL)

Summertime Fun! Recently, I wrote a post about how baseball is my favorite sport to watch on television and in person. This post explains why the topic even entered my silly little brain. This summer, during my trip back to Massachusetts (for my cousin Kim’s wedding) my mom, nephew Ty and myself went out to […] Read more…

Favorite Sport?

I think most of my posts are kinda “girlie”, but this one should appeal to a broader audience. What’s my favorite sport to watch? It was just a random thought that popped into my head – prompted by my recent trip to New England (as you will see in a future post). It’s a different […] Read more…

Green Tip Tuesday – Household Cleaner

I love Borax. Even though it says on the box “laundry booster”, I use it for much more cleaning than just in my laundry. Here’s a quick little tip to create a general household cleaner. Mix 1 teaspoon of borax with 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, squeeze in one lemon and add 1 quart of […] Read more…

Meatless Monday – Zucchini Bread

How’s your summer garden going? If you’re like me and so many of my friends – and especially my daughter Libby, you have a TON of zucchini. I absolutely love zucchini and add it to just about everything right now – breakfast paninis, stir-fries, kabobs on the grill – they’ve all been delicious. Today, however, […] Read more…

The Philosophy of Bubba – People Please!

Sometimes I struggle with how crazy, hectic and difficult life can be. Admittedly, I create all these issues and the stress and anxiety that come along with them. Honestly, my life is good. Better than good actually, it’s great. Though some days I lose sight of the simple philosophies I want to live by. As […] Read more…

Green Tip Tuesday – Clothes Cleaning

Here’s a little something to try this week and see if it works for you. If it does, maybe you can continue it throughout the year…. Switch to cold water washing. You can save 80 percent on energy used for laundry and save an estimated $60 a year. If you already wash in cold water, […] Read more…

Early Prep for a Meatless Monday

This recipe is amazing!!! It’s from my friend Wendy who’s son turned vegan when he was 15. Because she was such a dedicated (and amazing) mom, she really worked on putting meals on the table every night that her whole family would enjoy. She’s been sharing them with me and, honestly, they ARE amazing. I […] Read more…

My Nephew Ty

There are about a bazillion (yes, that’s a word as far as I’m concerned) reasons why I love, love, love my nephew Ty. If you could hear his sweet little voice, it would melt your heart, and you would absolutely love him too. On my trip to New England (which I still have tons to […] Read more…

ProBlogger Challenge Day 2 – 10 Easy Green Tips

Recycle – simply take the time to do it especially if the bins are provided for you. Meatless Mondays – go meatless one day a week – a reason to try a new tasty recipe. Re-usable Bags – carry your own re-usable grocery bags. Keep them in your car so you always have them with […] Read more…

ProBlogger Challenge – Day 1

Phew! Ok, I’m ready to get going on this ProBlogger challenge of “31 Days to Build a Better Blog”. I’m a couple days behind as I was out of town (actually across the country), but I’m ready to catch up! Day #1: Write an Elevator Pitch for Your Blog Short version: My Journey Through life, […] Read more…

Kim & CJ’s Wedding

The past few days have been crazy, hectic, tiring and WONDERFUL! I headed back to New England for my cousin Kimmy’s wedding. I have lots to share from this trip. For now, you get a few teaser photos of Kim & CJ’s beautiful day. Congratulations Kim & CJ, I hope you have a lifetime of […] Read more…

Heading to Southbridge

This week, actually tomorrow, I’m flying from SFO to Boston to head back to the town I lived in from ages 1 to 13. Southbridge, Massachusetts It’s the town where both my parents, their parents and most of my first cousins were born – and raised for that matter. I’m heading back for the wedding […] Read more…

Giveaway Winners

YAHOO!! Thank you so much to everyone who entered! This was so much fun and I can’t wait to do the next one! Hope Egg The winner of the “Hope” egg is: Lola Malone – Congratulations, I’ll email you for your shipping address. Carrier Pigeon The winner of the Carrier Pigeon is: Michelle Underwood – […] Read more…