Instagram is my latest addiction. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about Instagram is a free photo sharing network that lets me take photos with my iPhone and apply some pretty cool filters to make the photos extra special and then share with other Instagram users or on Facebook and Twitter….
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Surprises this Week and Other Odds and Ends
This week was full of surprises-good surprises. Part of what I truly love about this job is that I rarely have any idea what each day will bring. I can plan and organize as much as I want, but sometimes that inbox has something else in mind for me. And I like it that way….
iPhone 5 Has Less Toxins than Galaxy S III
We have an ongoing debate in our house about which mobile phone is best. One of us is a Samsung believer and the other is an iPhone devotee. To help us find some closure the Ecology Center and ifixit.com teamed up to research toxic chemicals in 36 different cell phones, including the iPhone 5 and…
Why Chia Seeds are All the Rage
Yesterday a bag of very expensive organic chia seeds made its way into my grocery cart. I’m not sure what compelled me to buy them right then and there since I’ve been walking right by them and ignoring them at least twice a week for a long time. I’m not talking about those ch-ch-ch-chia pets,…
5 Extraordinary Uses for Garlic
Garlic is one of my all-time favorite spices. I add it to almost everything from pizza to roasted vegetables and broccoli. Not only does garlic add exceptional flavor to food, it also has several other super powers. Here are a few of the many uses for garlic. Home remedy for acne Garlic is know for its antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal and antioxidant…
Go Green Get Fit Challenge the Final Chapter: Triathlon
Wordless Wednesday is meant to be a simple post which features a photo to convey a message that speaks for itself without using words; well not a lot of words! This past weekend I competed in my 4th triathlon. As I said on my Facebook wall “I didn’t drown and I didn’t come in last”….
{Review and Amazing Giveaway} Blendtec Blender Makes a Perfect Blend
I’m not one to read directions when I get a new kitchen appliance. Just ask my husband. He’ll tell you that I dive right in to try to figure it out and if it’s not intuitive I generally give up. Take for example my fancy schmancy food processor and blender, both of which have been…
