NanaFlo’s Clam Dip Recipe… for this Grandma

I had a hunkerin’ today for Clam Dip.  It was a lovely summer day, and Clam Dip was what my mother-in-law Flo would have made for me today if I wanted it. I had a bad hunkerin’. Problem is, I’ve never made Clam Dip. Clam Dip was my mother-in-law’s specialty… her recipe… her domain.  There’s [...]

Eversave Providence Giveaway for $70 worth of wine on Wine.com!

In case you haven’t noticed, scoring deals is the new black. If you’re up on saving money, surely you have heard of Eversave, the local daily deal site saving you 50%-90% on fun things to do in and around your city (restaurants, spas, salons, baseball games, activities, and more). I subscribe to Eversave Providence and [...]

Pampers Baby Board: 3-Way Fit, Rosie Pope and Full circle moments

Pampers had their first Baby Board gathering the last 2 days in Cincinnati, OH at their headquarters. I was beyond honored and excited to be asked to be on the Pampers Board because I have been a Pampers user with my boys for the last 7 years… and sadly, I’m almost done with diapers in [...]

2 Weddings from a Grandma’s Perspective

Ten years ago this month, on June 30, 2001, my daughter Audrey married the man of her dreams, Matthew. Ten years ago, Barry and I had 2 grandchildren… 2 beautiful little girl cousins… Taylor and Maddie. For her wedding celebration, Audrey had 2 little dresses designed for Taylor and Maddie… 2 little white and butter-colored [...]

JUNE BUGS: The Oregon Swallowtail Butterfly on Day 166 of 365 Days of Literacy for Kids!

Let’s have a little fun, a little learning and a little YIKES! today with the OREGON SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY: In 1979, the Oregon Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio oregonius) was designated the official Oregon State Insect. That same year, this lovely butterfly was printed on a 13 cent U.S. Postage Stamp… The Oregon Swallowtail Butterfly is a native [...]

AVEDA Summer Solutions GIVEAWAY

Summer is ALMOST officially here. Can you see me doing the happy dance? I cannot wait wait wait for the summer! I pretty much spend my afternoons with the boys at the pool or at the beach, regardless as to where we decide to go, there’s one thing that’s for sure… there will be water [...]

Summer Fashion Alert: Fruit Dress

Every summer I love to find some different and unique items to add into my closet.  This summer it’s all about the FRUIT. Oh, yes… fruit.  (I know, I know… but believe me, it’s ultra cute!) I have a favorite dress right now that I want to share… This adorable dress is at ModCloth – [...]

Twitter Party with Disney Baby on Wednesday Night at 8PM (EST)

Tomorrow night join on in for a FUN Twitter Party with Disney Baby at 8PM (EST)!! Your hosts for the evening are: @GiftGuideGirls @DisneyBaby @AudreyMcClellan @VeraSweeney @ClassyMommy @WhitneyMWS All you have to do is hop on Twitter and follow along with the hashtag #DisneyBaby We have Amazon gift cards and ADORABLE Cuddly Bodysuits to giveaway!! [...]

There’s something about menopause…

I’m not a flamboyant person.  Never have been. But the older I get, the more bold I’m willing to go… both decoratively and (I would discover) in personal style. Take my choice in art as of late (translation: since menopause). I now find the human body more celebratory and, actually, more fun. My husband and [...]

JUNE BUGS: The Nematode on Day 165 of 365 Days of Literacy for Kids!

Let’s have a little fun, a little learning and a little YIKES! today with the NEMATODE: Derived from the Greek word meaning thread, the Nematode is slender, cylindrical, thread-like worm. The Nematode (including roundworms, hookworms and eelworms) is a microscopic, parasitic, invertebrate roundworm that inhabits marine, freshwater and terrestrial environments.  It is considered the most [...]

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