That’s right – how to get those sandy feet clean, FAST! We keep a bottle of cornstarch in our car for cleaning of those sandy, wet feet when we leave the beach. TIP – I usually throw a towel down on the ground – and start sprinkling corn starch all over the lower legs and […]
Personal Lifesaver Story – a TRUE FRIEND Rescue!
Bonnie Rocks – and this is WHY! I want to express a very big THANK YOU and extend a GINORMOUS HUG to my co-author of this blog, BONNIE! Bonnie and I have had one hell of a year so far – and it’s just mid-June, Yikes!….so many things have happened that it’s almost having us scratching our heads questioning […]
Summer Survival – Ground Cover!
Picnics, beach trips, parades, camping, outings – this ground cover is a must have at a great price! These are available at your local FiveBelow – I have one in each car and one in our camper – for under $5 these are a steal. What makes these coverings so great is that they are […]
Ice Cream – Down River
Local Treat – Down River Ice Cream… and a trail.Rowley, Massachusetts Looking for a new ice cream place to sample? Why not head to Down River Ice Cream located on Rt1 South in Rowley, MA. Our family – dog included – enjoyed a wonderful scoop there this week and were very happy with the experience. […]
Gadgets We Love – Sandwich Sealer!
The Sandwich SealerMake crust-less, sealed sandwiches – the kids love these! TIP – These make great ‘pocket’ sandwiches for the beach & picnics! OK – I actually like the crust and hope that one day my kids will too but for now this little gadget makes a great filled sandwich – and don’t tell them […]
Beeswax Sculpting
Salamander Sculpture Using Knetbienenwachs Beeswax So cool it could only come from bees! Bees are all the buzz and beeswax is no exception.You’ve played with dough, clay, colored baking clay, etc – wait till you try this! TIP – A little goes a LONG way – there are no extra flake off pieces like with […]
Blossoms In Bottles
Look at what my sister gave me – some blossoms in a bottle! (Doesn’t the chipped paint on my house shingles make it look even more vintage? Haha) It is a simple ‘up-cycled’ jelly jar with some wire wrapped around the mouth, there is a ‘loop’ made of wire to hang it on the back […]
Let’s Eat! Salad Dressing
DiBurro’s Famous Italian Salad Dressing The other night I had the luxury of attending a banquet with my daughter at the DiBurro’s Function Hall – it was an incredible night. I thought it was funny that behind the bar they were selling bottles of salad dressing – it just seemed out of place. When I […]
Hot Buns! Hair Solutions
This mom loved the look and it was easy! Our daughter LOVES her long locks but getting them out of her face and up can sometimes be a challenge. I picked these up at the local chain drug store for $9.99. The box included 2 pieces, a larger and smaller and easy to follow instructions. (We […]
Fun Food Spot for Kids – Top Dog Restaurant
Top Dog Restaurant – Awesome Dog, Yo! Rockport, Massachusetts We love this painting of TOP DOG by artist, Lauri Kaihlanen Gallery. Don’t forget to visit his awesome gallery across the street. Visit him on Facebook! Today we had the most delicious lunch with the kids! Top Dog Restaurant located in beautiful Rockport, Massachusetts is truly one of […]
