It seems like things start to move so fast in the spring and before you know it, another week has gone by. And I was doing pretty well for April too. Oh well. It’s been a good busy though – with a softball or lacrosse game every day. A few more lovely things are in bloom, including my dad’s citrus trees which he babied through the winter. Put it all together, and it’s shaping up to be a lovely spring!
Hope you’re all doing well! Have a great week!
Best,
Stephanie
Spring is finally making it’s way slowly into the northeast US. And while it’s still too early to plant anything, (it’s still in the 50’s), it’s not too early for a visit to the local nursery.
Pretty, right? And how about these beauties?
We ended up taking home a few lovelies. These pretty white hydrangeas.
And some citrus trees. One orange, and one key lime. I’ve wanted some for this room for years and finally found some that were a good size for us. They’re still kind of skinny, but the lime is already blooming. It smells so good in here. (Please don’t mind the naked floors. The rugs are out for cleaning.)
That’s what’s blooming here. Have a great week!
Best,
Stephanie
Well, as I said in my last post, nothing too exciting going on here. But the usual afternoon runaround with sports was changed up a bit yesterday. We had an unusual game delay. You see, these (and I am not exaggerating here) huge beasties took up residence on our field. With 25 or so of their closest friends.
Seriously, they were much bigger than a small child. It took about 10 minutes for them to mosey on out, and even then, they wouldn’t leave the area. Though their presence right on the line did discourage the opposing team from hanging around.
Later that night, we came home, and after a brief consult with an expert (my dad) about where to trim a rather large hedge, found this hiding away in a bush.
Okay, so I may have run off screaming in the opposite direction. Clearly, I did not take that photo. I set the camera settings and made my husband come and get it. This is nearly two feet high! That’s a whole lotta wasps my friends.
I’m hoping this weekend is bug and beastie free. Have a great weekend, friends!
Best,
Stephanie
Well, I’ve been trying to keep up my end and blog. It’s been busy, but the thing is, there hasn’t been anything too blog-worthy. I’ve even been leaving Lola home on a regular basis. But I do have a few phone photos to share – just a peek into what’s been up around here lately.
I’m not sure why, but I kind of feel compelled to take a photo of a bridge whenever I go over one. Pretty much every time.
My little one got a haircut last week, and since she had a party to go to that night, they played with her hair a bit.
My husband and I got out to an old pub we used to go to when we were dating. We had a drink and some appetizers, and a great night with some old memories.
My morning view of my desk at home. Bet you can see why I love when I get to work from home.
The iconic Silvercup sign, spotted on our way home from Manhattan. 
The view from the deck on Sunday. I love blue sunny skies.
Catching the puppy stealing a little nap in the shade.
We took our first ride to the beach this year and while it was way too chilly for the beach, it was just right for gyro and Greek salad.
Like I said, nothing too exciting, but all good stuff. How was your weekend?
Best,
Stephanie
“If the people let government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry-a-state as are the souls of those who live under tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson
Yes, Thomas Jefferson. And yet, here we are, more than 200 years later, and the government is deciding what foods we eat and medicines we take. I hate to get all political on you, but they aren’t doing a good job of it either. We expect the government to ban the things that are bad for us, but they don’t. We are arguably the most advanced society in the world, and we are heavier and sicker than we’ve ever been before.
And a lot of the issue is the food we eat. I’m not someone who is going to say to you – never have junk food again. But what worries me is that the stuff our kids are eating is not the same stuff we ate, even though it is the same brand/item. They uses chemical fillers because they cost less and last longer. Also, we did not grow up on meat that was kept in stalls packed tight and fed modified foods and antibiotics.
On top of all that, we are eating stuff that has been banned all around the world – except here, where we let big business dictate our diets. This article really makes you think. If you don’t want to read the whole thing, scroll down to the ingredient comparisons. And have you noticed that the beef and chicken we buy that doesn’t have hormones and antibiotics will last longer in your fridge and tastes better?
What can we do about it? Whether or not you want to get involved to the point of writing your congressman or –woman is up to you. But do be aware of what you’re buying. Try to not buy processed foods. Buy organic when you can. Wash the heck out of your fruits and veggies. Refuse to buy genetically modified foods, (because I won’t let my kids be guinea pigs for big business). Support your local farms and farmers.
Remember – healthy doesn’t have to cost too much more. And it’s going to cost you less than going to the doctor in the long run.
Best,
Stephanie
Hey, there! Hope you all had a great weekend. I had a good one with my family, and for the next three days the weather is supposed to be in the 70’s! It was in the forties and low fifties for the longest time. So even though it’s going right back down in time for the weekend, I’m grateful for this little taste of spring.
Have a wonderful week!
Best,
Stephanie
Where I live, it’s pretty much impossible to find a vintage blue Ball jar, unless of course you don’t mind spending fifty dollars or more on it. So I was very happy to see that they had put out a limited edition Heritage Collection. No, it isn’t the same blue, but it’s close enough and pretty enough to make me happy.
You can find them at your local hardware store, or Amazon, or other places where they sell canning supplies.
Mine are all ready for a spring table, lined up down the row, and filled with flowers.
I haven’t been able to find the larger size, so if anyone knows where I can get them, please let me know.
Thanks, and have a great weekend!
Best,
Stephanie
