My husband and I love to shop at local farmers markets. What do I enjoy the most? First, I love meeting the farmers and vendors who show up. I have met some amazing folks and we continue to change our diets to support more locally sourced food and the families that grow it. It reminds me of growing up on a farm…
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A friend of mine shared this story today on Facebook. It explains the #HelloHappiness campaign from Coca-cola. Take a minute to watch the video: “Because happiness is a coca-cola, and a phone call home” http://youtu.be/zlA9tXYxD8g “Because happiness is a coca-cola and a phone call home” – that’s how it ends. How did you feel after watching it? Do you have…
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Since I finished my last blanket a while back, I’ve been trying out new materials to crochet with besides yarn – this week it just so happens that I picked up jute. It’s normally reserved for tying off presents and party invitations but, ever since I crocheted a jute coaster last year for my desk, I thought it would be a great idea to…
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I know it’s only Tuesday Wednesday, but I’ve already had to deal with major disappointments this week. I won’t lie. It sucks. I began to search for quotes that could more eloquently convey my emotions. Well, at least better than the four letter words I had come up with. Even after finding this quote from Thoreau – I still have struggled. Not only…
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If you’ve ever driven deep into Lowcountry – where the spanish moss practically drips off trees and sweet tea on the front porch is a past time, then you’ve probably seen a porch ceiling that was painted blue. Haint Blue. What’s a haint you ask? Well . . . A haint is more widely known in the Lowcountry as a…
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