This past Saturday, February 19, we had to put our Seth to rest. As you know, he was diagnosed with…
Jane Couto Govednik
Jane is the mom of a sweet baby boy and three big pups. She and her husband, Brian, like to spend time traveling, boating and pretending they'll move to Florida someday to escape New England winters.
February 20, 2011
52 Weeks of Giving: Weeks 6 & 7
Each week throughout 2011 I will share how I am giving back somehow, whether it’s by offering my resources, my…
February 16, 2011
Evolving in the kitchen with ReadySetEat
I think I can safely say that I am well on my way in my transformation from non-cook to cook.…
February 14, 2011
A lovely Valentine’s Day
Two years ago today I tagged along on my parents’ Valentine’s Day date. I was very newly single and didn’t…
February 11, 2011
Valentine’s Day Every Day
Today, while discussing potential plans for this coming Valentine’s Day, it occurred to Brian and I that we don’t remember…
February 8, 2011
Review: PetSmart’s Valentine’s Day Electrionic Kissing Lips!
Yes, Brian and I are those people – we get our dogs gifts for Christmas, we celebrate their birthdays and…
February 7, 2011
52 Weeks of Giving: Week 5
Each week throughout 2011 I will share how I am giving back somehow, whether it’s by offering my resources, my…
February 7, 2011
The evolution of a building project: Go, Brian!
I’m so proud of Brian. He has been working on this project for a few months now. He planned it…
February 2, 2011
52 Weeks of Giving: Week 4
Each week throughout 2011 I will share how I am giving back somehow, whether it’s by offering my resources, my…
January 31, 2011
Ready, Set, Eat! (I’m learning to cook!)
I don’t think I’ve ever given anyone the impression that I rock in the kitchen. In fact, I’ve even written…
January 25, 2011
My Team 4all submission!
A competitive swimmer until age 16, and a long distance runner in high school, I struggled with maintaining a healthy…
January 21, 2011
52 Weeks of Giving: Week 3
Each week throughout 2011 I will share how I am giving back somehow, whether it’s by offering my resources, my…
January 21, 2011
Puristics is all about pure protection
My blog is usually required reading for Brian (it’s entirely possible that he hears, “Did you read my post yet?”…
January 18, 2011
My anniversary – 4 years of blogging!
Four years ago today, on January 18, 2007, I started blogging. It wasn’t this blog… it was one I started…
January 14, 2011
52 Weeks of Giving: Week 2
Each week throughout 2011 I will share how I am giving back somehow, whether it’s by offering my resources, my…
January 12, 2011
Training in New England over the winter months? Expect snow!
When I called the gym this morning to sign up for tomorrow’s 9:30am Spin class, I knew enough to say,…
January 7, 2011
100 Days To Boston
I was on Facebook today when a certain status update caught my eye: 100 days! I know they are going…
January 7, 2011
52 Weeks of Giving: Week 1
Over the holidays I was thinking about how December is usually the time of year that many people seek out…
January 3, 2011
10 Highlights from ’10
Yes, I know I’m writing this after the New Year has already begun, and on January 2nd at that. I…
December 28, 2010
Let It Snow!
As a kid, I always dreamed of a white Christmas. Living in New England, it wouldn’t seem like a stretch,…

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