This week, my family and I visited a very cool art installation in Hainespoint, NJ, called “Rusty,” which was built by artist Thomas Dambo. It’s a sculpture made of trash that towers at least two stories high. The Danish recycling artist who built it creates large-scale artworks around the world to call attention to how our world is drowning in trash while our natural resources are diminishing. Aptly, a sign in front of Rusty reads, "Don't feed big Rusty!" The sculpture was fun to look at from various angles and to take selfies with! Behind it is an abandoned Continue reading...
Great Gifts on Sale for Cyber Monday
All this weekend, through Monday, there are some FANTASTIC sales on Amazon for CyberMonday if you want to get an early start gift-shopping for the holidays or just want something for yourself! As it turns out, some of my fave products that I use in my own home are on sale right now, so I thought I'd share in case you'd like to purchase any of these as well! Vegamour Hair Thickener Over the past few months, I have been using Vegamour's GRO Revitalizing Shampoo, conditioner, conditioning hair mask, and serum to help improve the appearance of my naturally fine hair. I have used it Continue reading...
Decorated Christmas Mantel with Lighted Garland
Thanks to Seasonal LLC for sponsoring this post. I am not usually one to start decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving, but I got a beautiful faux pine lighted garland this year, so it was so easy! I got my Dandan Pine 9-foot garland from Seasonal LLC, which offers a beautiful collection of artificial Christmas decor, including artificial trees, smart holiday lights, and wreaths. My new lighted garland is the perfect length for my fireplace mantel in my home's family room—my lovely new garland is actually the first ever I've had for my fireplace! With its 300 white, Continue reading...
Planting Spring Bulbs in Planters
Happy Sunday! I can't believe that Halloween and the end of October are almost here! This past weekend, I took some time to get some spring bulbs planted. Spring Bulbs in Planters Earlier this month, Longfield Gardens had a sale, so I purchased 100 tulip bulbs, 100 daffodil bulbs and 50 crocus corns in bulk. Yesterday, I decided to start planting them! That day, I nestled about half of the tulip and daffodils and all the crocus corns in 11 planters. Today, I hope to plant the rest in my front yard gardening bed. As you see in the below photo, the tulip and daffodil bulbs came in Continue reading...
Tater Tot Hot Dish with Cheese and Salsa
Welcome to the Taste Creations Blog Hop! Today my friends and I are getting together to share some of our favorite recipes! Today I am sharing a super-easy recipe for a cheesy salsa hot dish, or casserole. This recipe is one you can put together in only about a hour, and it is perfect for get-togethers, whether you're hosting a game night or a going to a pot-luck dinner. Anyone could easily make this dish, and I guarantee that it will be a hit! Be sure to check out my friends' recipes at the bottom of this post, too! Delicious Mexican-Style Casserole If you haven't heard of a hot dish Continue reading...
Beautiful Travel Umi Tea Set
I love tea and recently found the most beautiful tea set! I got my set from UmiTeaSets.com, which offers a wonderful assortment of teas, tea sets, and teapots. My new ceramic tea set, which is in a gorgeous blue-green color, includes a lovely teapot with wood handles, a ceramic tea strainer (for using loose tea) and three mini Japanese-style teacups for sipping and savoring tea with friends or family. My set also comes with a handy leather-looking carrying case. I think my new tea set is perfect! I love that my kiln-glazed tea set comes with its own ceramic tea strainer, which to me, Continue reading...
End of Summer Roundup
Wow - I can't believe that it's September already! This summer flew by, even though my twins had internships and were away from home for most of it. But we were all able to vacation in beautiful Stowe, Vermont, together or a few days, which was amazing! I also had some great gardening wins this summer and got two new small appliances that I love for my kitchen! Read on for my recap for summer 2024! My Twins' Senior Year of College Both of my kids are seniors this year and will be graduating in May! Time flies!! One is at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania—where I went to college—and the Continue reading...
Amzchef Cold Press Juicer Review
Thanks for Amzchef for sponsoring this review. I received a complimentary juicer in exchange for my honest opinion. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I have always LOVED fresh-squeezed orange juice. But it's something I rarely made for myself because of all the work involved with squeezing oranges by hand. But I recently got an Amzchef juicer, and I can now confidently say I will be enjoying fresh juice—of all kinds—more often now! Amzchef Cold Press Juicer I already own an Amzchef espresso machine and love it, so I knew that the Amzchef Cold Press Juicer would also be Continue reading...
Summer Recap
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Both my twins were home together the past two weeks. One just left today, and will be starting up her studies at Smith College soon for her senior year. My other twin goes back next weekend to Bryn Mawr College for their senior year. I will miss them both! Vermont Vacation Earlier this month, my family and I went up to Stowe, Vermont, for a few days. It was our second trip to this beautiful mountain town. We stayed in a lovely pet-friendly Airbnb Stowe townhouse that was just one block from Main Street—every morning we walked up the block Continue reading...
How Learning Apps Can Improve Your Spanish
Growing up, I studied the French language. But I never learned Spanish, and I have always wanted to. Knowing other languages can be helpful when traveling and can help you learn more about the world around you. Learning a new language can be a daunting task, but language learning apps offer a modern solution to mastering Spanish grammar. These apps can help you understand tricky conjugations and grammar rules that might have eluded you in traditional settings. They offer interactive exercises and immediate feedback, making the learning process both effective and engaging. Many apps Continue reading...
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