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Hot Tunes for Cooking Italian
We like eating Italian food, especially in the chilly and precipitous months of winter. When cooking, it’s almost equally essential to have the right cooking soundtrack playing. Have you heard Zaccheri Gray’s self-titled album release? OK, maybe you’ve heard the tune “Straight Up” made famous by Paula Abdul, but have you heard an acoustic guitar [...]
Educational Gifts for Kids: Books and Music from Putumayo Kids {Giveaway}
*This giveaway is now closed* Congratulations to Angela Ainsworth, Kim Lo, and Jill L! We’ve been listening to Putumayo’s Celtic Christmas since the end of October. Accordion, strings, and gorgeous vocals weave together a beautiful album to cheer you through the chill of winter and anticipate the Christmas season. My favorite track is Lasairfhíona Ní [...]
Back to School
The distinct scent of a freshly-opened box of crayons sends me hurdling down memory lane to my early childhood years. I love this time of year–when most school supplies are dirt cheap, and we can stock up on arts and craft goods for the year. An additional bonus is that August 5th – 7th marks [...]
Dr. Scholl’s Support for Sore Feet
An avid supporter of good (flexible) orthotics for feet, I’ve had the privilege of trying a number of brands since I first enrolled in chiropractic college. The higher end brands that patients can only receive by getting their feet cast by a doctor are made with high quality materials, and they use a “wet sand,” [...]
Give Mom Flowers for Mother’s Day {prAna Giveaway}
What mom doesn’t want an updated wardrobe for spring? The beautiful retro-floral fuschia and purple orchid print on the recycled spun polyester Amaya dress by prAna is perfect for spring and summer. I first mentioned it on Looks for Spring, but I wanted to show you how fun and fresh this summer dress appears on a [...]
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