We're Apple people. Both the fresh, shiny red (and green) ones that keep the doctor away and the Mac computer kind. We have Apple computers and cell phones, but you know what? We don't have an iPad 2. And you know what else? I have iPad 2 envy. Big time. Tell me you're not loving the adorable pink iPad 2, too! I know my husband, NY, would love the black one. We travel a lot and when we do, we ... continue reading...
Saving Box Tops for our Grandchildren’s Schools
One of the easiest ways we can help our grandchildren's schools is by saving "Box Tops for Education". We've found that most products we already buy have the bright pink "Box Tops" on them. We simply snip them off and keep them in a handy drawer in the kitchen. Every year our grandchildren's classrooms collect the Box Tops for Education and usually the class that collects the most wins an ice ... continue reading...
Capturing Couture Camera Strap – Review & Giveaway
Congratulations to our winner #8 Sharon. The first time I put our Nikon camera around my neck I knew we were going to have to get a new camera strap. The strap that came with the camera was okay, however it just wasn't comfortable, especially on my bare neck. Capturing Couture makes camera straps that are both functional and fashionable, but most importantly, comfortable. They make the ultimate ... continue reading...
Aloha Friday – Auto Shopping
Yesterday our Cadillac blew a head gasket. Actually two. Evidently the North Star engine has two head gaskets. The old gal is 9 years old with almost 120,000 miles. The repair bill will be more than she's worth according to the Kelly Blue Book. Even though she's worth more than the repair bill to me, I have to be reasonable. So ... we're in the market for a new car. I'd like to find a 2005 ... continue reading...
Gorilla Playsets Ships Wheel
Children have extraordinary imaginations. Sometimes in this world of electronic games, children might need a little inspiration but still ... they have imaginations that can take them to magical places. Our grandchildren spend hours playing on the Swingset in our backyard. We enjoy watching them swing and climb but most of all we enjoy the adventures they go on. That's why we're happy to ... continue reading...