From the monthly archives:

May 2008

Ben & Jerry's Cinnamon Buns Ice Cream

May 28, 2008

This is the time of the year when I love eating ice cream the most.  I know this is not something I found online but it must be mentioned.  Yesterday I found that Ben & Jerry’s has a Cinnamon Buns flavored ice cream.  I was extremely curious so I bought some to try.  Oh my!  [...]

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20 Of My Favorite Suppliers For Candle and Soap Making

May 27, 2008

I have mentioned before that I also have a side business of making my own soy blend scented candles and tart melts.  I have spent the last 4 years trying different supplier’s wax, wicks and oils.  If anyone reading this is like me, it can be frustrating finding the best, most reliable supply companies online.  [...]

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In The Social Media Mixx

May 21, 2008

Social media seems to be all the buzz lately.  There are so many conversations surrounding the benefits of using social media as a method of marketing for your blog or business.  Whether or not it has a positive impact on your site is a hot topic of internet discussion.  Both sides of the ongoing debate where discussed in [...]

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Easy Italian Cream Cake Recipe

May 19, 2008

I love to bake whenever I have free time.  My husband only likes chocolate baked goods so I don’t often make anything without chocolate.  If I did, I’d have to eat it all myself!  I enjoy looking for other cake recipes so I can save them to make for other family holiday dinners or picnics.
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Recycled Folded Paper Jewelry

May 19, 2008

Using recycled paper to make wearable art is a fantastic idea.  Frucci Design makes these great pieces by folding recycled paper and using them to make beautiful earrings, pendants, necklaces and bracelets.  Each piece of jewlery is unique and very colorful.  If you’re looking for a nice gift idea these would be a great choice.

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Help Save Our Planet One Plastic Bag At A Time

May 15, 2008

It’s really amazing how much waste we produce in one year.  In the U.S. alone, over 100 billion plastic bags are sent to the landfills every year.  It can take up to 1000 years for a single bag to decompose.  Now, can you imagine how much waste we could eliminate if we would all use [...]

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Spring Has Arrived!

May 13, 2008

It’s looking like spring has finally arrived for good.  The flowers are blooming and the birds are chirping.  I found these really adorable birdhouses that would make such a statement in your garden.  I love being outdoors in the beautiful weather surrounded by nature.  It makes everything feel so alive.  If your looking for a [...]

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Why Do Cats Love to Sleep On Our Desks?

May 9, 2008

Working from home is a huge convenience, that is unless you have cats.  I wonder what their fascination is about climbing all over my desk while I’m working.  I think it’s because they don’t want me to get any work done at all.  I bet they are thinking, “Look at me, aren’t I adorable?”  Which [...]

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Going Green

May 8, 2008

These days all you ever seem to hear and see is how we can make our lives more “green”.  This is a growing trend and something we do need to take seriously.  I am always amazed but how much people purchase on a weekly, even daily basis.  We spend so much money needlessly, yes my [...]

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