There is a fruit tree that makes yellow fruit each year that divides our property to the neighbors. I always thought it was their tree so I have not picked any fruit off of it. I did rescue a Mama bird and her eggs from it last June but thought the fruit was the neighbors. Turns out its our tree. This year I will try some of it. I have been wanting to buy some more fruit trees too.
We had a banana tree and an avocado tree that I accidentally destroyed with too much care. I know better now and was just at Home Depot (LOVE that store!) and saw some great fruit trees and vines. The two I want the most is a grape vine and a blackberry bush. In our first home my husband and I ate grapes right from the vine on hot summer days with the neighbors and loved them. As a kid when we lived in WA we would pick them from the bushes at my brother's school and eat them. So good to eat fruit that fresh. I am hoping to get some more plants for Mother's Day and plan to get some fruit bearing ones. Cant wait! Over the weekend I planted Sugar Baby Watermelon vines and Bell Peppers. My garden is growing and I love it.
What have you planted so far this year?
Not ripe yet but soon they will be bright yellow. Not even sure what they are lol
I have made several attempts to complete my bachelors degree but each time somehow someway life happens. Or I tell myself that is what happened. But this Summer I am going back to college. Only one class for now but its a slow start back into the mode of college. I really do love to go. The people, the learning and the positive attitudes are wonderful.
I have taken many, oh so many classes and changed my major 3 or 4 times because I never felt it was what was right for me. Now through being a mom and blogging I have found out more about myself than I ever thought I would. Plus turning 30 last summer made me really think about what to do with myself.
My brother in law went back to college and he works full time. So heck I think I can do it too! Its not just for me to get a great job but to also show my son that Mommy has a degree too. Hopefully I can bring my spell check with me lol I am a terrible speller. I loved college back when I was younger and now as a Mom I think I can take in more and be much better at the art of multitasking.
Wish me luck as I take on Summer School and the path back down the road to a degree!
Here in Seattle we have cooler weather even in the Spring and Summer. I always want to stay fashionable on days where boots and jeans are perfect. Lamo Footwear makes boots using the wool from Australian Merino sheep making them high quality and so soft. I recently had the opportunity to review the 9" Flat Sole Classic Lamo Sheepskin Boots and absolutely love them. The outer of the boot is made of leather and the lining on the inside is Sheepskin. The sheepskin is the softest material I have ever felt! It's literally like walking on a cloud. If i didn't think my feet would make the inside smell I wouldn't even wear socks!
The color of leather is a medium brown and they look nice with any pair of pants. I wear mine with slimmer jeans on the bottom (either boot-cut or skinny) because a flare would be hard to tuck in. Although you could wear flared jeans and pull the jeans over the top of the boot. Although the weather is getting warmer I have seen others wearing boots similar to mine with skirts or dresses too. I would highly recommend these boots because they offer great support for your feet and you could walk in them for hours on end. Comfiest boots I have found in a very long time.
Lamo Footwear makes Sandals, Clogs, Booties, Slippers and has new shoes for Spring/Summer 2012. You can learn more about Lamo Sheepskin Footwear on their facebook and twitter pages.
*I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others.
Before my son was born I took a lot of pictures. My dog, my garden, nature and the river. But oh my after my son was born I take tons of pictures. I have hard drives full of pictures and videos of him. When we go to get some printed I needed a smaller drive to take with me. I did not want to take the big one full of original pictures in case it was dropped or lost. The perfect solution is the Picture Keeper.
This is a great way to create a back up for your pictures. I know for me thinking about traveling this summer and wondering how I will make sure I dont lose pictures that I need to clear off my camera memory to take more. The Picture Keeper would be great for that. Its simple to use just plug into your computer, open the program to load your pictures on it then unplug and store. Easy peasy! Plus I am thinking one of these for projects like crafts, DIY or my blog would be perfect to keep it all on one drive.
*ESTIMATE - based on an average size of 1 MB per picture
Picture Keeper Special Offer
Purchase a Picture Keeper at participating Walgreens stores (list of those stores can be found here: Where to Buy), and receive a coupon for 50 FREE Prints at a Walgreens Photo Center. Just save your receipt, and email a copy to sales@picturekeeper.com and we will send out a $5.00 Walgreens gift card!
GIVEAWAY
Win a Picture Keeper 4
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What is your favorite subject to take photos of? (Mine is my son and nature)
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*Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts May 7, 2012 and ends on May 18, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.
A Soda Steam machine is something I have wanted to try since my sister Sam got one. As kids our Dad had a soda machine that we would get to mix our own soda and drink. It was so cool back then but messy. Now with Soda Stream its super simple to save money and have home made soda.
The Soda Stream Starter Pack is a great item to have. We reviewed the Genesis and love it. You add tap water to the reusable eco friendly bottles, put it the machine to carbonate the water then add the flavorings (we made a few mixed flavors for fun). Plus no empties to store and have to lug to the recycling.
We were also sent Soda Stream My Water Flavor Essence. I love to drink plain water but thought it would be nice for the warm days here in Cali. I liked the Lemon Lime one the most. I added it to the sparkling water and took it out back to do some gardening. Its refreshing when out in the heat.
The Orange and Rootbeer were the two I liked best from the original Soda Stream flavors. My son really liked the Orange one and he loved to help me push the carbonate button.
My favorites are the Sparkling Natural Soda Stream Products. The products are made with Pure Cane Sugar. I have been purchasing Hansen's Natural sodas that are made with Pure Cane Sugar. Now I can save money and bottles buy using the Soda Stream. The Black Currant and Pear was delicious. This is the first time I have tried this flavor combo and wow its great. Next I want to try the Rootbeer and Green Tea Sparkling Naturals.
You can buy at a Soda Stream at Target, Best Buy, Macy's, Kohl's and more.
We are hosting a giveaway of a Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-Up Kit for Mother's Day.
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*Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts May 7, 2012 and ends on May 18, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.
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