Tomorrow morning I'm leaving on a road trip with some very old friends.  Very old...as in length of time I've known them. Well, he's kind of old, but she's just a young women, like myself :)   Anyway... they're driving half way across the country to visit relatives.  Knowing our son lives in London,  they kindly asked if either my husband and/or I would like to join them? They would drop us off in London and then pick us up on the return … [Read more...]

I'm taking a short break (aka "procrastinating")  from my frantic cooking and cleaning!! House is pretty well set to go, just a couple more little things to do.Wine is chilling...the most important task of the day.  I still have to get the hors d'oeuvre tray together, I've decided to do an antipasto platter with some cheeses, meats, roasted garlic, vegetables and a nice loaf of olive bread and a crusty baguette. For dessert, (in our group we just do appetizer and dessert), a … [Read more...]

×1Win a trio of stunning 5x7 prints, courtesy of Oak Lawn Images.PICK THE WINNERSANNOUNCED! (UNDO)68 Nicole Mezquita Follow @oaklawnlady on TwitterXResults powered by Random.orgCongratulations to Nicole and thank-you to everyone who took the time to enter!Monica … [Read more...]

Three prize packs, each one consisting of two x 12oz bags of Reunion Island, Rainforest Alliance Certified, Costa Rica coffee and one Stainless Steel Travel mug.AND THE WINNERS ARE...Entry #731955nurseEntry #79nicolthepickleEntry #18Denise Glazierresults powered by Random.orgCongratulations to the lucky winners and thank-you to everyone who took the time to enter!Monica … [Read more...]

Tip # 26Buy Local.......it's that wonderful time of the year when all the markets and roadside stands are bursting with fresh produce! Support your community growers by creating a Saturday morning family adventure by visiting your local markets, farm stands and u-picks.In fact, in about 10 minutes,  my sister and I are heading off to a local farmers market and then on to a market called "Harvesting the Arts".  Should be a fun day!!Do you like to shop at local … [Read more...]

I don't know what's wrong with me this week, I'm feeling all "dazed and confused".   I have to apologize,  I completely missed my weekly Wednesday post, and in it's place, put my Saturday post???? What's with that??    Wednesday should have been part two of "Anatomy of the Brain"...(just when my brain appears to be completely absent...that's quite ironic isn't it!!)   I've rescheduled Saturday's post to it's correct day and hopefully, if my brain … [Read more...]

Be sure to follow our hosts Makobi Scribe  and Simply Stacie   Win a trio of stunning 5x7 prints, courtesy of Oak Lawn  Images   Kathy, and her husband Bob, operate a home based business called Oak Lawn Images.  They sell individually crafted greeting cards and prints.  The stunning works of art in her portfolio are all images, taken by Kathy, of the scenic New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island areas. Oak Lawn Images has very generously donated this trio of 5x7 photographs. … [Read more...]

Small Actions = Big ChangesHelp support a healthier planet.  During Rainforest Alliance Week  and beyond take even one small step toward sustainability.  Choose coffee, tea, chocolate, fruit, paper and furniture that features the green frog seal.  Be sure to tell friends, family and everyone you know to follow the frog!!The Rainforest Alliance uses the power of markets to stop the major drivers of deforestation and environmental destruction: timber extraction, … [Read more...]

Anyone who knows me can attest to my great love for coffee. We always grind our own beans and make a 14 cup pot to start our day. Yes, you read that correctly, 14 cups!!  However, I don't drink it all, my husband works from home and I share it with him! Reunion Island Coffee  is celebrating Rainforest Alliance Week,  September 19-23, 2011. To help promote awareness and to share in the festivities I recently tested their Rainforest Alliance Certified, Costa Rica, La Hilda Estate, whole bean … [Read more...]

I'm watching E.T. on Bravo, this is undoubtedly one of my favourite movies of all time.   Wow, I just checked to see when it was released and I can hardly believe it's almost 30 years old! In case you're from another planet and have never seen this amazing movie, here are the details.   It is a 1982 film co-produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, written by Melissa Mathison and starring Henry Thomas (as Elliott), Dee Wallace, Robert MacNaughton, Drew Barrymore (as an adorable … [Read more...]