Reviews

Slow Home Living and the Lesson of Small, Kind Gifts

While working with Experience Farm client and friend, Gloria B. Collins on the design of her website, my husband and I were introduced to her passion for sustainable living through mindful choices . . . Slow Home Living. As Gloria and I got to know each other more, I began to look at my world … Read More about Slow Home Living and the Lesson of Small, Kind Gifts

Recipe : Key Limetini

Many people think of pies when you mention a recipe with Key Lime as the main ingredient. . . well, I’m here to change your thinking! This fun and fresh recipe is perfect for cooling down on hot summer nights and adding a little spunk to your backyard parties! I have to warn you that … Read More about Recipe : Key Limetini

Have a Problem That Has You Stuck? Make time to Daydream!

Anytime I am stuck on a problem, whether personal or professional, I find my solutions in the most unusual ways. You see, I’ve always loved washing dishes by hand. Call me crazy, but I love letting my thoughts wander in the hot soapy water. I can easily find inspiration while taking a break to rake … Read More about Have a Problem That Has You Stuck? Make time to Daydream!

5 Gifts for Your DIYer

I am a DIYer. Always have been and always will be. When it comes to gifts, I’m fairly easy to buy for. I like gifts that help be build, refinish or restore. I can guarantee that these 5 gifts are practical enough to impress with the indulgence that is sure to surprise. That’s why these … Read More about 5 Gifts for Your DIYer

Finding Rocky Mount, NC

I read a fantastic piece by Robert Draper for GQ Magazine on Rocky Mount, North Carolina this morning. I hate that it took me 5 years to finally come across it. Having never lived there myself, I happened across this NC city by chance over a month ago while looking at North Carolina real estate. … Read More about Finding Rocky Mount, NC

Visual Stimulation

I woke this morning with the strong desire to visit the vacation spot I have had my eye on for a few years now. . .Matira Beach, Bora Bora. Could I hop on a plane and pack nothing but flip flops and my bikini? No. Well, not yet anyway. Needing some soothing visual stimulation, and … Read More about Visual Stimulation

One Link Stands

This morning I was grateful to discover a tweet by Ann Tran who shared a post by Liz Strauss, Founder of SOBCon :: I want a relationship not a one-link stand. All of us have had someone reach out to us, that we barely know, wanting us to RT, “Like”, Share and Email our friends … Read More about One Link Stands

25 Years Later, First Registered Domain Name Changes Hands

25 Years Later, First Registered Domain Name Changes Hands Posted using ShareThis

Four Weeks

4 weeks ago today. . . “has it really been that long?” I asked my self as I measured out my coffee beans this morning. . . Yes. Tears welled up in my eyes and I let out a long sigh as the grinder whirred to life. It’s been exactly 4 weeks since I received a … Read More about Four Weeks

Update: Twitter limps back to life after DDoS attack

Update: Twitter limps back to life after DDoS attack Posted using ShareThis

LinkedIn For Business: Top Ten Resources from LinkedIn Learning Center

When it comes to using LinkedIn for Business, most people I speak with are not quite sure how to use it or have already had a bad experience. All too often people join groups and see a barrage of self promotional posts in poorly moderated discussion boards, they get spammy sales pitches from people who … Read More about LinkedIn For Business: Top Ten Resources from LinkedIn Learning Center

Social Shaming, Media Meanness and Down Right Dangerous Diatribes

Early this morning I came across a tweet that shared a timely piece by By Howard Kurtz of CNN : Media meanness: When the nastiness goes too far: About halfway through The New York Times review of TV chef… bit.ly/UM8UgP #cnn — Resa Harrison (@PreciousPixie4U) November 26, 2012 I’ve read Howard’s piece 3 times 4 times … Read More about Social Shaming, Media Meanness and Down Right Dangerous Diatribes

Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls are a tasty addition to any dinner table. I love pulling them apart while they are still warm and dipping them in homemade honey butter or sausage gravy. SO GOOD. I’d also recommend enjoying them with my hearty recipe for Swedish Sailors Stew or a Crispy Onion Wedge Salad With Creamy Roasted Heirloom Tomato Dressing. … Read More about Recipe: Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls

This recipe makes 1 large loaf, 2 small loaves, or 24 muffins preheat your oven to 350 degrees and cook for 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 stick softened unsalted butter 1 TBSP vanilla extract 1/2 cup brown sugar 4 ripe bananas 1 tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 cup walnuts (or pecans) … Read More about Recipe: Banana Walnut Bread

If you are looking for a delicious beanless chili recipe you’ve come to the right place! My husband asked me to make some beanless chili and I could never find a recipe we both could agree on so I decided to make up my own using ingredients we had on hand and was inspired by … Read More about Recipe: Spicy Beanless Chili

Sewing as meditation has been a practice of mine for years and is one of the ways I try to regularly bring mindfulness into my daily life, for instance, I recently finished a set of coasters. Yay me! View this post on Instagram … Read More about Sewing As Meditation

I’ve been working on perfecting my chocolate chip cookies for a few months and finally feel ready to share the recipe. It may have something to do with a sweet text I received today that said – “Without meaning to be effusive, you make the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever eaten.” *sigh* It’s … Read More about RECIPE: Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Y’all know I love trying/creating new recipes. You also may have figured out that I love spicy food (even though it doesn’t like me). When I saw this post by Isabel (@familyfoodie) on Instagram I HAD to try making SPICY deviled eggs. Thankfully my friend Davina (@davinavb) shared a basket full of peppers she grew and … Read More about Recipe: SPICY Deviled Eggs