» Monthly Archives: January 2010

A Valentine's Day Contest

By: on 01/31/2010
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Q:  What’s missing from this picture? A: Your Comments!   You have from now until Sunday February 7th to comment on any of our 2010 blog posts.  For each comment you leave, your name will be entered into a drawing.  If your name is drawn, you will receive something red and frilly from Yours Truly just in time ...

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Valentine's Day Thoughts and Recollections

By: on 01/28/2010
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It is almost the big Heart Day and I have a few things to say about it and am hoping you do too.  I know a lot of us are disgruntled with consumerism run amuk and that Valentine’s Day is now seen by many as just another ploy from the greeting card/floral industries to guilt us ...

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Haiti Needs Soap

By: on 01/21/2010
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Our friend Alane of Blissful Botanica just brought to my attention this blog: http://www.greatcakessoapworks.com/handmade-soap-blog/index.php/soap-needed-in-haiti/ Don’t have any soap/shampoo to spare?  The crafting community is also stepping up and showing their support.  Find out how by going to my friend Rachel’s blog: www.lostintheattic.typepad.com/ And if you are needing or wanting anything from Mary Janes Farm, please consider ...

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Caretaker Profile: Kevin and Alicia Shea

By: on 01/19/2010
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Since Paul and I began caretaking last year, we have had several requests to house and pet sit across the states.  Because our current sit is long term (one to two years) we are currently off the market.  For this reason, I have been putting together a list of people we know and trust who caretake so that when Paul and I are asked for a ...

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More NY Favorites

By: on 01/15/2010
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I know nothing about New York real estate.  That being said, this mansion is for sale on the Upper West Side and I am tempted to call the realtor and ask if the doors and windows are extra. Just curious, is all.  If it weren’t a waste of people’s time, I would love to see ...

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