Well I am a Mom and a person who likes to have things to do...by "things" I mean anything other than housework!
Here is a list of free or almost free things that you and your kids or grand kids can do this snowy winter in Maine, or in any snowy state!
Many are not new ideas at all! Just reminders!
Call your talented friends! Ask them to teach you their craft whether it is knitting, baking, making jewelry or sewing!
If you have 'em, cross country ski in a park, golf course or cemetary
(or in your neighborhood if it's safe to!)
Let your kids give you a manicure or makover!
Have a game or a movie night (or simply give the kids the remote!)
and don't forget the popcorn!
Speaking of games, look through the ones you have!
I bet you will find a few that you forgot about!
(I plan on playing Careers and Clue this week!)
Invite your friends over and have a re-gifting yankee swap!
Seriously, we all got at least one gift that we just cannot use or already have. Am I right? Ya know, If you got a sweater that is the wrong size and you have no idea where to return it or your child has braces and got candy and gum that they can't eat! This is the perfect way to trade it in! Great way to have free fun and recycle!
Or
Host a yankee swap where everyone must bring something that they made! Who knows, a kids painting could wind up being the most sought after gift and how proud would they be???
Bake cookies!
Go to the library and take out that book you have been meaning to read
for a dogs age or re-red a favorite from your youth!
I can't take credit for this but either my friend George or Elaine came up with this fun idea that we vow to finally do in "09!"
Host an Iron Chef sort of party! Pick a food item like tomato, squash, apples, potato...anything, really and have each family make something out of that food! Everyone gets one vote of what dish they think is the best or you have a panel of judges! Prizes can be as simple as homemade ribbons that the kids can make (a great activity for them at the party!)
I have a neat fun way, that I learned from my Mom, of making ribbons if anyone wants to learn!
Cut out photo's and sayings from magazines and put them in a folder!
Your kids will enjoy seeing what they liked in "09 years from now!
Have a snowball fight.
Write a letter to someone you miss.
Look through those recipe books for some new recipe's to make.
Make a time capsule.
Go to your local community center to walk safely inside or for a minimal fee swim or relax in the Jacuzzi!
Host an old fashioned pot roast or a bean suppah and assign each family to bring something specific so all the bases are covered! (app's, entree, sides, bread & butter, comdiments, dessert etc...)That way it isn't a big expense for anyone!
Look through craft books and make something!
Use that pasta, bread or ice cream maker that has never been taken out of the box!
Write a story with illustrations.
Go through those old photo's! Put them in an album or make magnets or coasters out of your favorites!
Paint (even if the kid's are young finger painting is a blast!)
Make home made soup and share it with a neighbor!
Put some music on and dance!
Go to an open houses! It's free and you get see some suprising and wonderful uses of different spaces, paint in colors you love but might not have ever thought to use and often a great new awareness and love of the home you already live in!
Go ice skating or sledding.
Make painted pasta necklaces and wear them!
Bring those old unused clothes and toys that are piling up to Goodwill or Salvation Army. (finally!)
Make Cd's of your favorite songs to give as gifts throughout the year!
Have your kids show you those things you don't know but wish you did on the computer! You will learn something new AND your kids will be thrilled to have taught you something! (Like Facebook for instance, I have a facebook page but I don't understand how to use it! Nope...I just don't get it!)
Make a snowman or woman.
Pick up an old or forgotten hobby whether it is playing an instrument, calligraphy or knitting!
Gather together all of your favorite recipes, make copies of them, and create your own recipe book to give as gifts! Use a photo or have your kids draw a picture for the cover!
Visit local Art galleries! They are often free or inexpensive!
You never know what inspiration you might find and artists welcome the company!
Do a puzzle! Put in a place that anyone passing by won't be able to resist tyring to place a piece or two!
Have an ice cream sundae buffet! Toppings and ice cream are really inexpensive and swhat fun you will have! (and yes you can eat ice cream in the winter!)
Use your phones and cameras and take a walk after it has snowed, or even while it is snowing, and take pictures! The trees are breath-taking covered in the glistening new fallen snow! Print out the favorites and make cards out them by simply adhearing one with a glue stick to a folded over piece of card stock! (who knows, you might unleash a budding future artist or photographer!)
And for those chores that you just have to do, make them into a fun contest!
See if you can empty the dishwasher in 5 minutes.
See who can fold their pile of laundry first, or who can pick up their room the quickest! The prize can be as simple as a cup of hot chocolate!
Lastly, as my mother might say, be sure to feed the birds and squirrels your stale bread, nuts or over ripe fruit! They surely appreciate every scrap they get this time of year!
If you have any ideas of things that your family likes to do, or if you should happen to do something from this list and enjoy it by all means tell us about it! Just hit "comments" below!
If you go through my old blogs I surely have other ideas, too!
Like this blog or past ones??? Forward it to your friends and family!
For anyone in need of a great Valentine's gift, Birthday present or a treat for yourself all of my jennifersmells product's are 20% now through February 25th!
If you live in the greater Portland area we will deliver your products to you and save you the shipping! e-mail or call me to place an order! jen@jennifersmells.com or 879-1369!Happy Valentine's Day! and Happy School Vacation one and all!
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
A Great Gift Idea To Give or Receive!
If you are anything like me I am always scrambling just before a Birthday party or other special occasion to get the gift wrapped, or more commonly, "bagged"! And I seldom have thought ahead to get a card! I love giving cards! I think a card can mean more than the gift itself so the fact that I often don't think to buy one aggravates me!
I can't tell you how many times I have watched as the guest of honor opens their cards and laughs out loud in delight or cries and hugs the thoughtful card giver as they pass the greeting around for all to see! There I sit waiting, embarrassed and annoyed with myself, in anticipation to announce, when they are handed my gift, that
the cardless present is from me and that I "forgot" the card at home!
Anyone with me on this?
So many times I have hung my head low when I see someone that I sincerely MEANT to send a card to when they suffered the loss of someone near and dear to them, or had a special happening in their lives that seemingly went unnoticed by me!
Well, my Mom saved the day and gave me this Hallmark software kit for my Birthday and I love it! I love it so much that I just have to tell you about it! I know that we are all trying to be careful about spending our money on useful things and I think this Hallmark program is a great gift to receive or a fantastic gift to give! (No I don't work for Hallmark!)
I have used this countless number of times! Even my daughter makes her own cards for her friends and teachers! It is super easy to use! It provides hundreds of cards for every occasion! I can change the dialog in any of the cards, add a joke, and a persons name or nick name to personalize it and then print it out! And best of all I can let those who are celebrating, mourning, recuperating, those I want to thank, that I miss, that I love, or are thinking about know that I care about them!
Is there any gift better than that???
Here is a link to it!
http://www.hallmarksoftware.com/products/Card_Studio_2009/main.aspx
You can still find the 2008 edition, which is the one I have for about $20
(The site may try to sell you their paper but any regular computer paper, or card stock, will do!)
Oh, and Thanks Mom! Great gift! Yikes...I hope I remembered to send you a Thank you card!!!
Tip: a nice addition to this Hallmark software would be some colorful envelopes and some stamps!
Do you like this gift idea or do you have a neat gift idea to share?
click on "Comments" just below and tell me your thoughts!
Also, a reminder about Ladies Night!
Treat yourself to a night of pampering and do a little shopping, too! Join me at Jonathans Salon and Spa on Fore Street in Portland this Thursday night, Dec. 4th from 4-9 for Ladies Night! $25 will get you your choice of 4 services at the salon, wine, cheese, door prizes and discounts on nearly everything! I will be there selling my jennifersmells products! Call 871-8942 for more info. And to make a reservation! Space is limited!
Hope to see you there! Jen!
I can't tell you how many times I have watched as the guest of honor opens their cards and laughs out loud in delight or cries and hugs the thoughtful card giver as they pass the greeting around for all to see! There I sit waiting, embarrassed and annoyed with myself, in anticipation to announce, when they are handed my gift, that
the cardless present is from me and that I "forgot" the card at home!
Anyone with me on this?
So many times I have hung my head low when I see someone that I sincerely MEANT to send a card to when they suffered the loss of someone near and dear to them, or had a special happening in their lives that seemingly went unnoticed by me!
Well, my Mom saved the day and gave me this Hallmark software kit for my Birthday and I love it! I love it so much that I just have to tell you about it! I know that we are all trying to be careful about spending our money on useful things and I think this Hallmark program is a great gift to receive or a fantastic gift to give! (No I don't work for Hallmark!)
I have used this countless number of times! Even my daughter makes her own cards for her friends and teachers! It is super easy to use! It provides hundreds of cards for every occasion! I can change the dialog in any of the cards, add a joke, and a persons name or nick name to personalize it and then print it out! And best of all I can let those who are celebrating, mourning, recuperating, those I want to thank, that I miss, that I love, or are thinking about know that I care about them!
Is there any gift better than that???
Here is a link to it!
http://www.hallmarksoftware.com/products/Card_Studio_2009/main.aspx
You can still find the 2008 edition, which is the one I have for about $20
(The site may try to sell you their paper but any regular computer paper, or card stock, will do!)
Oh, and Thanks Mom! Great gift! Yikes...I hope I remembered to send you a Thank you card!!!
Tip: a nice addition to this Hallmark software would be some colorful envelopes and some stamps!
Do you like this gift idea or do you have a neat gift idea to share?
click on "Comments" just below and tell me your thoughts!
Also, a reminder about Ladies Night!
Treat yourself to a night of pampering and do a little shopping, too! Join me at Jonathans Salon and Spa on Fore Street in Portland this Thursday night, Dec. 4th from 4-9 for Ladies Night! $25 will get you your choice of 4 services at the salon, wine, cheese, door prizes and discounts on nearly everything! I will be there selling my jennifersmells products! Call 871-8942 for more info. And to make a reservation! Space is limited!
Hope to see you there! Jen!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Turn Your Trash into Cash!
You know those receipts that we get from the grocery store that end up in our cars, or crumpled up in our pockets, purse or trash???
I just have to tell you about an easy, productive use for them!
My friend and neighbor, Elaine Picinni, is active in many community organizations but one that she feels very passionate about is Project FEED.
Her wonderful husband, Pat O'Halleran, passed away last March after a battle with Cancer. During the last year of his life Pat became the 'Super Shopper' for Project FEED, a food pantry serving the Portland area. Pat hunted for bargains, coupons and rebates but his major accomplishment was starting a SHAW'S Rewards program turning receipts into cash for the pantry. This continues as his legacy to his friends, family and to Project FEED.
SHAW'S Supermarket will give $1 for every $100 worth of groceries bought (with some exclusion)to the project!
This used to require collection receipt bur it has just recently changed!
In order to participate, here's what you do:
Go online to www.shaws.com/neighborhoodrewards and link your Shaws card to Project FEED by putting in FEED's identification number. That number is 49001018456.
(If you don't have a Shaw's Rewards card, you can get one at the Service Desk at your favorite Shaw's. However, you still must do the online registration in order to participate.)
You can link up to 4 organizations to your card if you want.
You must re-register annually. I have no idea how or if Shaw's will remind you to re-register.
If you have family or friends with no computer access of their own, you can register their cards to be linked with FEED. You just need the Rewards Card number.
Project FEED will receive quarterly checks from Shaw's for 1% of the total of your qualifying purchases made on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays (tobacco, lottery tix, stamps, alcohol, etc. don't qualify).
What is Project Feed? Project FEED (Food Emergency Exchange Depot) is an emergency food depot located in the basement of Woodfords Congregational Church. It was founded in 1975 by a group of clergy and lay-people concerned with the growing number of Portland residents who were without a reliable source of food and items in emergencies. Project FEED is unique because they not only provide food, parishable AND non-perishable, they also provide personal health, hygeine and other non-food items for 1-7 days per person in the household to take home for individuals and families in crisis. Usually this is the bridge people need to their next source of income. Project FEED is supported by many churches and synagogues in the Greater Portland area and is staffed completely by volunteers!
You can help to fight hunger in our community one receipt at a time!
Thanks for your willingness to jump through a few hoops to support Project FEED! Register your card today!!
Do you have a comment or know of other simple things that we can do to help a local organization? Click on "comments" just below and tell us about it!
Ya know what? I just decided something! I will donate $1 to Project FEED from the purchase of any of my seasonal Gingerbread products! In other words, purchase a Gingerbread Scrub, Cologne or Powder Room Courtesy Spray and I will donate $1 from each product sold to Project FEED! Where can you smell or see my products, you ask? Visit Hair Artistry Salon and Day Spa in Falmouth right next door to Dunkin' Donuts in the West Falmouth Crossing Shopping Center, or go to jennifersmells.com!
Questions? e-mail me @ jen@jennifersmells.com!
I just have to tell you about an easy, productive use for them!
My friend and neighbor, Elaine Picinni, is active in many community organizations but one that she feels very passionate about is Project FEED.
Her wonderful husband, Pat O'Halleran, passed away last March after a battle with Cancer. During the last year of his life Pat became the 'Super Shopper' for Project FEED, a food pantry serving the Portland area. Pat hunted for bargains, coupons and rebates but his major accomplishment was starting a SHAW'S Rewards program turning receipts into cash for the pantry. This continues as his legacy to his friends, family and to Project FEED.
SHAW'S Supermarket will give $1 for every $100 worth of groceries bought (with some exclusion)to the project!
This used to require collection receipt bur it has just recently changed!
In order to participate, here's what you do:
Go online to www.shaws.com/neighborhoodrewards and link your Shaws card to Project FEED by putting in FEED's identification number. That number is 49001018456.
(If you don't have a Shaw's Rewards card, you can get one at the Service Desk at your favorite Shaw's. However, you still must do the online registration in order to participate.)
You can link up to 4 organizations to your card if you want.
You must re-register annually. I have no idea how or if Shaw's will remind you to re-register.
If you have family or friends with no computer access of their own, you can register their cards to be linked with FEED. You just need the Rewards Card number.
Project FEED will receive quarterly checks from Shaw's for 1% of the total of your qualifying purchases made on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays (tobacco, lottery tix, stamps, alcohol, etc. don't qualify).
What is Project Feed? Project FEED (Food Emergency Exchange Depot) is an emergency food depot located in the basement of Woodfords Congregational Church. It was founded in 1975 by a group of clergy and lay-people concerned with the growing number of Portland residents who were without a reliable source of food and items in emergencies. Project FEED is unique because they not only provide food, parishable AND non-perishable, they also provide personal health, hygeine and other non-food items for 1-7 days per person in the household to take home for individuals and families in crisis. Usually this is the bridge people need to their next source of income. Project FEED is supported by many churches and synagogues in the Greater Portland area and is staffed completely by volunteers!
You can help to fight hunger in our community one receipt at a time!
Thanks for your willingness to jump through a few hoops to support Project FEED! Register your card today!!
Do you have a comment or know of other simple things that we can do to help a local organization? Click on "comments" just below and tell us about it!
Ya know what? I just decided something! I will donate $1 to Project FEED from the purchase of any of my seasonal Gingerbread products! In other words, purchase a Gingerbread Scrub, Cologne or Powder Room Courtesy Spray and I will donate $1 from each product sold to Project FEED! Where can you smell or see my products, you ask? Visit Hair Artistry Salon and Day Spa in Falmouth right next door to Dunkin' Donuts in the West Falmouth Crossing Shopping Center, or go to jennifersmells.com!
Questions? e-mail me @ jen@jennifersmells.com!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Good Friends & Elizabeth Gilbert
Our book club, like many others, just read Eat, Pray, Love.
How lucky for us that the author, Elizabeth Gilbert, was at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland recently! I was thrilled when I found out that she was coming before I started reading the book and a little bit disenchanted about spending $30 for a ticket midway through the book. I found, at times, it to be somewhat wordy, redundant, and personally, somewhat difficult to relate to.
I finished the book at 3:26 the afternoon of the lecture. In the end I did grow to understand and appreciate Elizabeth. I was emotional several times during her journey and was rather pleased with the book afterall. Although, much to my dismay, I didn't LOVE it. I really wanted to LOVE it! I will have to settle for I liked it. What I did love, though, was Elizabeth herself! She was funny, quirky and inspiring!
Six of my girlfriends and I carpooled downtown to see her. We all enjoyed hearing her speak whether we loved the book, liked the book or didn't even finish the book! She was captivating, humorous and enjoyable. We left the Merrill Auditorium and gathered at a local restaurant and conversed about both the book and the lecture. We had a great, fun evening out, which none of us get much of a chance to do; sharing conversation, our thoughts, laughter and our points of view as we ate interesting food and drank a tasty beverage or two.
I am happy that I finally read Eat, Pray, Love. Happy that I got the chance to hear and see Elizabeth Gilbert in person. And so happy to have such fantastic, enjoyable friends to share it with!
I look forward to the prospect of other authors coming to Portland to share their stories in person with us as well!
Oh, an added bonus was that the proceeds from the event will go directly to support the work of The Telling Room,
How lucky for us that the author, Elizabeth Gilbert, was at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland recently! I was thrilled when I found out that she was coming before I started reading the book and a little bit disenchanted about spending $30 for a ticket midway through the book. I found, at times, it to be somewhat wordy, redundant, and personally, somewhat difficult to relate to.
I finished the book at 3:26 the afternoon of the lecture. In the end I did grow to understand and appreciate Elizabeth. I was emotional several times during her journey and was rather pleased with the book afterall. Although, much to my dismay, I didn't LOVE it. I really wanted to LOVE it! I will have to settle for I liked it. What I did love, though, was Elizabeth herself! She was funny, quirky and inspiring!
Six of my girlfriends and I carpooled downtown to see her. We all enjoyed hearing her speak whether we loved the book, liked the book or didn't even finish the book! She was captivating, humorous and enjoyable. We left the Merrill Auditorium and gathered at a local restaurant and conversed about both the book and the lecture. We had a great, fun evening out, which none of us get much of a chance to do; sharing conversation, our thoughts, laughter and our points of view as we ate interesting food and drank a tasty beverage or two.
I am happy that I finally read Eat, Pray, Love. Happy that I got the chance to hear and see Elizabeth Gilbert in person. And so happy to have such fantastic, enjoyable friends to share it with!
I look forward to the prospect of other authors coming to Portland to share their stories in person with us as well!
Oh, an added bonus was that the proceeds from the event will go directly to support the work of The Telling Room,
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Picnic like no other!
Well, I must tell you all about this event that I was part of this past weekend.
It was...in three words...fan tas tic! It was called Picnic Music & Art's Festival. Lincoln Park on Congress Street in downtown Portland was full of activity and excitement, the likes of which, I have never seen before!
Canopies were pitched and all sorts of interesting people set up shop!
You could find prints, artwork, incredible bags, jewelry, bird houses, antiques, clothing, pottery, baby bibs, bath and body products, fun plush stuffed animals, and even tarot card readings! What a talented, eclectic group!
It was well planned out and well organized. Their attention to detail was obvious!The posters were whimsical, fun and eye catching (and everywhere!) They even had the Picnic logo on their table umbrellas! The music was great and entertaining! They left large grassy spaces for people to lay a blanket and have a picnic! How neat is that?
Whether you were selling your goods or services, shopping, were in a band or listening to the music it was a great time to be had by all!
I would find it hard to believe that if you live in the greater Portland area that you didn't see a poster on a telephone pole, in an area shop, restaurant, business, or see an ad in the newspaper for this well publicized event!
If you, somehow, didn't know about it, or if you just couldn't make it, don't fret! Simply Go to www.picnicportland.wordpress.com and click on vendors. The list is there of all who participated and with one click you can be at many of these crafters web sites! Be sure to shop with these hard working, talented, local folks! You are likely to get fantastic, personal, customer service and a great deal of gratitude!
I use this word often but it fits so I will use it again, BRAVO to all of you who spent your valuable time to present Portland with such an exciting, cultural venue!
My vote is to have the Picnic Music & Art's Festival once a month from June-Sept.! Is that asking too much???
Oh, I must give a big THANKS & shout out to Mother Nature for providing us with a foggy at times, yet relatively warm, sunny and, most importantly, rain-free day!
The sales person in me must tell you that if you were at Picnic and didn't purchase something from me but wish you had you can reach me at www.jennifersmells.com! If you live nearby I would be happy to meet you with your order and save you the delivery cost! I also sell my products At Hair Artistry Salon and Day Spa in the Hannaford Plaza at 65 Gray Road in Falmouth!
Have a super day!
Jen!
It was...in three words...fan tas tic! It was called Picnic Music & Art's Festival. Lincoln Park on Congress Street in downtown Portland was full of activity and excitement, the likes of which, I have never seen before!
Canopies were pitched and all sorts of interesting people set up shop!
You could find prints, artwork, incredible bags, jewelry, bird houses, antiques, clothing, pottery, baby bibs, bath and body products, fun plush stuffed animals, and even tarot card readings! What a talented, eclectic group!
It was well planned out and well organized. Their attention to detail was obvious!The posters were whimsical, fun and eye catching (and everywhere!) They even had the Picnic logo on their table umbrellas! The music was great and entertaining! They left large grassy spaces for people to lay a blanket and have a picnic! How neat is that?
Whether you were selling your goods or services, shopping, were in a band or listening to the music it was a great time to be had by all!
I would find it hard to believe that if you live in the greater Portland area that you didn't see a poster on a telephone pole, in an area shop, restaurant, business, or see an ad in the newspaper for this well publicized event!
If you, somehow, didn't know about it, or if you just couldn't make it, don't fret! Simply Go to www.picnicportland.wordpress.com and click on vendors. The list is there of all who participated and with one click you can be at many of these crafters web sites! Be sure to shop with these hard working, talented, local folks! You are likely to get fantastic, personal, customer service and a great deal of gratitude!
I use this word often but it fits so I will use it again, BRAVO to all of you who spent your valuable time to present Portland with such an exciting, cultural venue!
My vote is to have the Picnic Music & Art's Festival once a month from June-Sept.! Is that asking too much???
Oh, I must give a big THANKS & shout out to Mother Nature for providing us with a foggy at times, yet relatively warm, sunny and, most importantly, rain-free day!
The sales person in me must tell you that if you were at Picnic and didn't purchase something from me but wish you had you can reach me at www.jennifersmells.com! If you live nearby I would be happy to meet you with your order and save you the delivery cost! I also sell my products At Hair Artistry Salon and Day Spa in the Hannaford Plaza at 65 Gray Road in Falmouth!
Have a super day!
Jen!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Three Cheers!
My family and I just had an amazing, inexpensive evening out!
We packed up our cooler with tasty treats, some crudités, fried chicken, potato salad, and soft drinks. We gathered our binoculars, sweatshirts, books, playing cards and lawn chairs. We knew our wait would be lengthy so we were prepared!
If you live here in Maine you are likely to know where we were heading! Surely you have heard about the FREE concerts that L.L. Bean in Freeport provides for us in the summer months! The place fills up quickly with lawn chairs and blankets. Folks that live nearby stake out their space early in the day, or even the night before, to ensure that they will have a prime location for these events! (Note to self... must find a friend that lives in Freeport by next summer!) We got there nearly 3 hours before the concert was to begin and were hard pressed to find a spot but we did and we had a great view!
We went to see an amazing blues performer named Keb Mo. I was not familiar with him but my husband and daughter were. He was terrific! His band was fabulous! Certainly worth the wait!
After listening to several songs I noticed a person in the far corner of the stage signing for the hearing impaired. My heart sank, at first, to think of the people that could not hear the sounds of this soulful music but, on second thought, I was glad and so grateful that through this person signing for them they could actually feel and hear the music! Wow! Talk about a gift and a talent! I got out my binoculars to get a closer look at this intriguing person giving the hearing impaired something that we often take for granted to find that she was our friend and neighbor Meryl Troop! I knew that she signed but had never seen her in action! She was amazing! I actually couldn't decide who to watch! Keb Mo or Meryl! She was such a delight! Keb Mo even thanked her personally and told her that she was beautiful! I am sure that he was also thoroughly impressed, as were we, by how well she knew his music!
Three cheers and a great big THANK YOU to L.L. Bean for providing these free, clean, fun family events, to the band for their incredible music and to Meryl Troop for her fantastic voice and ability to "sing" with the likes of Keb Mo. Bravo!
To Post a comment click on comment just below! Have a super day!
We packed up our cooler with tasty treats, some crudités, fried chicken, potato salad, and soft drinks. We gathered our binoculars, sweatshirts, books, playing cards and lawn chairs. We knew our wait would be lengthy so we were prepared!
If you live here in Maine you are likely to know where we were heading! Surely you have heard about the FREE concerts that L.L. Bean in Freeport provides for us in the summer months! The place fills up quickly with lawn chairs and blankets. Folks that live nearby stake out their space early in the day, or even the night before, to ensure that they will have a prime location for these events! (Note to self... must find a friend that lives in Freeport by next summer!) We got there nearly 3 hours before the concert was to begin and were hard pressed to find a spot but we did and we had a great view!
We went to see an amazing blues performer named Keb Mo. I was not familiar with him but my husband and daughter were. He was terrific! His band was fabulous! Certainly worth the wait!
After listening to several songs I noticed a person in the far corner of the stage signing for the hearing impaired. My heart sank, at first, to think of the people that could not hear the sounds of this soulful music but, on second thought, I was glad and so grateful that through this person signing for them they could actually feel and hear the music! Wow! Talk about a gift and a talent! I got out my binoculars to get a closer look at this intriguing person giving the hearing impaired something that we often take for granted to find that she was our friend and neighbor Meryl Troop! I knew that she signed but had never seen her in action! She was amazing! I actually couldn't decide who to watch! Keb Mo or Meryl! She was such a delight! Keb Mo even thanked her personally and told her that she was beautiful! I am sure that he was also thoroughly impressed, as were we, by how well she knew his music!
Three cheers and a great big THANK YOU to L.L. Bean for providing these free, clean, fun family events, to the band for their incredible music and to Meryl Troop for her fantastic voice and ability to "sing" with the likes of Keb Mo. Bravo!
To Post a comment click on comment just below! Have a super day!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Aromatherapy!!!
If buying a new outfit for a trip, back to school, graduation, a wedding,
or any special occasion, treat yourself to a new fragrance!
Just like you are bound to remember that outfit you wore, the music
the band played, the food that you ate, the atmosphere, the weather, or who you were with you will also remember that new scent, likely, every time you smell it for the rest of your life! Wow!!!
You can get a whiff of a certain scent and instantly remember the times when you smelled it before, or who was wearing it, even if it was many moons ago, am I right???
It is amazing how strong the sense of smell is!!!
I'm not saying you HAVE to splurge on a new bottle every time an event comes along. (Although I am cologne...a memory collector myself and must have the bottle!)
A less expensive option is to find a scent you love and get an item in the line like a shower gel, soap, a body spray or a lotion! If cologne, or body product's aren't your thing buy a new candle or a new shampoo in an aroma you love!
The outfit you bought may tear or fray, get too tight or soon be out of style but a fragrance...now that you can wear as often you like! But don't get into the rut of wearing the same fragrance all the time, everyday, for years! (Too predictable!!!)
It is great to have your favorite, or your "signiature scent", but altenate that with other fragrances you love, too! Go crazy! Where a different scent now and then!
Remember...too much of a good thing is too much of a good thing!!! Wear your fragrance lavishly but lightly! You don't want your fragrance to walk into the room before you do!!!
Here are some of my fragrance memories. What are yours???
Loves Baby Soft, Tatiana, Foxfire Cologne's and Gee Your Hair Smell's Terrific, Body on Tap & Lemon Up shampoo's=Jr.High & High school, Laura Ashley#1 bought on my Senior class trip to England, Lauren for my Prom and graduation, My music teacher's Cinnabar, My mothers Hawaiian White Ginger and a huge bottle of Oscar De Laurente, My grandmothers White Shoulders and Halston, my Dad wearing Polo, Robert and Metropolis, Giorgio at the Mall, Dianne+Alyssa Ashley musk and walking to Zayers,Louise and LuLu, Fred Hayman's 273 at Filene's in Boston, Jon and Drakkar Deodorant only, Kim and Bill Blass, Sheila and I and Chanel, Beautiful on my wedding day, Kathleen wearing Aromatic's Elixir, Jill loving Lagerfeld,Scott and Obsession, Beth and Romance,Hanae Mori and Sally, Verbena on Newberry Street, Eternity while in Florida, Eternity and Kimberly, Dan wearing Eternity, Britt and Nicole, Happy the whole summer of 2002, Mariss,Boston & Polo Blue, Angel & Colleen wearing wings, Pajama party+Samsara with Jon and Sara! (Just to name a few...!!!)
My most recent fixation is a fragrance of my own called Angel Food Cake!
Go to www.jennifersmells.com, or locally to Hair Artistry in Falmouth, to try it for yourself and to see my entire collection of yummy scents and body and home products!
TO POST YOUR fragrance memories, or comments SIMPLY CLICK ON "COMMENTS" JUST BELOW! HAVE SUPER DAY! Jen!
or any special occasion, treat yourself to a new fragrance!
Just like you are bound to remember that outfit you wore, the music
the band played, the food that you ate, the atmosphere, the weather, or who you were with you will also remember that new scent, likely, every time you smell it for the rest of your life! Wow!!!
You can get a whiff of a certain scent and instantly remember the times when you smelled it before, or who was wearing it, even if it was many moons ago, am I right???
It is amazing how strong the sense of smell is!!!
I'm not saying you HAVE to splurge on a new bottle every time an event comes along. (Although I am cologne...a memory collector myself and must have the bottle!)
A less expensive option is to find a scent you love and get an item in the line like a shower gel, soap, a body spray or a lotion! If cologne, or body product's aren't your thing buy a new candle or a new shampoo in an aroma you love!
The outfit you bought may tear or fray, get too tight or soon be out of style but a fragrance...now that you can wear as often you like! But don't get into the rut of wearing the same fragrance all the time, everyday, for years! (Too predictable!!!)
It is great to have your favorite, or your "signiature scent", but altenate that with other fragrances you love, too! Go crazy! Where a different scent now and then!
Remember...too much of a good thing is too much of a good thing!!! Wear your fragrance lavishly but lightly! You don't want your fragrance to walk into the room before you do!!!
Here are some of my fragrance memories. What are yours???
Loves Baby Soft, Tatiana, Foxfire Cologne's and Gee Your Hair Smell's Terrific, Body on Tap & Lemon Up shampoo's=Jr.High & High school, Laura Ashley#1 bought on my Senior class trip to England, Lauren for my Prom and graduation, My music teacher's Cinnabar, My mothers Hawaiian White Ginger and a huge bottle of Oscar De Laurente, My grandmothers White Shoulders and Halston, my Dad wearing Polo, Robert and Metropolis, Giorgio at the Mall, Dianne+Alyssa Ashley musk and walking to Zayers,Louise and LuLu, Fred Hayman's 273 at Filene's in Boston, Jon and Drakkar Deodorant only, Kim and Bill Blass, Sheila and I and Chanel, Beautiful on my wedding day, Kathleen wearing Aromatic's Elixir, Jill loving Lagerfeld,Scott and Obsession, Beth and Romance,Hanae Mori and Sally, Verbena on Newberry Street, Eternity while in Florida, Eternity and Kimberly, Dan wearing Eternity, Britt and Nicole, Happy the whole summer of 2002, Mariss,Boston & Polo Blue, Angel & Colleen wearing wings, Pajama party+Samsara with Jon and Sara! (Just to name a few...!!!)
My most recent fixation is a fragrance of my own called Angel Food Cake!
Go to www.jennifersmells.com, or locally to Hair Artistry in Falmouth, to try it for yourself and to see my entire collection of yummy scents and body and home products!
TO POST YOUR fragrance memories, or comments SIMPLY CLICK ON "COMMENTS" JUST BELOW! HAVE SUPER DAY! Jen!
Monday, August 4, 2008
The Amazing Blue Sky
I just have to spread the word about this fantastic restaurant called Blue Sky in the recently renovated, historic Atlantic House Hotel in the blast from the past area of York Harbor, Maine. My husband and I happened upon it recently. Well, we didn't go there by accident, we went there because my husbands good friend, and former owner of a Portland eatery, bartends there. Bartends sound like an extreme understatement! He is like a drink magician! Add to that the stylish, cozy but sleek, elegant and expansive layout of the space and WOW, we were amazed! The place just went on and on! It has a brick oven area where you can watch a team of chefs firing up lots of tasty treats! If sitting at the bar you can listen to a jazzy vocalist singing her heart out on a porch overlooking the coastal strip.
To eat dinner there it could get a bit pricey but for a few delicious, filling appetizers and impressive cocktails at the bar we went away spending an oh-so-worth-it $60!
I, myself, plan on splurging and going there for dinner! After all, as the saying goes, you only live once and I want to live there!!!
Go to www.jennifersmells.com to see my Essence of Maine Collection of fresh, invigorating Bath, Body and Home products!
To eat dinner there it could get a bit pricey but for a few delicious, filling appetizers and impressive cocktails at the bar we went away spending an oh-so-worth-it $60!
I, myself, plan on splurging and going there for dinner! After all, as the saying goes, you only live once and I want to live there!!!
Go to www.jennifersmells.com to see my Essence of Maine Collection of fresh, invigorating Bath, Body and Home products!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Easy crowd pleasing breakfast!
Well, here we are in the midst of summer! Whether you have family and friends visiting or your kids are having a sleepover this is sure to please them all!
Instead of piling the breakfast options on the counter or shouting out the choices to your guests, pull out a few platters, pedestal cake plates, baskets---whatever looks good together and make your own little "Continental Breakfast!"
This will actually make your morning less hectic and you, my friend, will look like a super hero! (cape optional)
Put donuts or bagels, muffins or English muffins on a nice pedestal cake plate...if it has a glass cover even better! Put some fresh fruit in a basket or on a platter. Pick up some of those cute little boxes of cereal or pop tarts and put them in a basket. If serving yogurt fill a bowl with ice and put individual yogurts and even little bottled waters in it! If you can, bring a toaster, if necessary, to where you are setting up.
If you have pitchers or carafes, dust them off! Now is the time to use them!(Much fancier than plain old milk or juice cartons, am I right?)
Put out some real or disposable bowls and plates and put the utensils in a coffee cup.
You get the picture! Whatever you serve, even if it is just one thing, make it a look nice!
You can set the table or counter top up the night before so you don't have anything to do but assemble the food in the morning! Put the coffee on and you are done!
If you happen to get the newspaper take the sections apart and lay it out nicely so everyone can easily grab the section that they would like to read!
Put some upbeat classical music on for a nice relaxing jazz breakfast!
This doesn't have to cost an arm and leg! You can go to any Nissen or Friehofer discount bakery for super cheap pasteries, crumb cakes and donuts! Or Pick up what is on sale, or even a day old, at your local grocery store!!! You can easily microwave any baked goods for 30 or so seconds to make them soft again!
The minimal clean up will be well worth it when you see how delighted and special your guests of all ages will feel by your effort and presentation!
What a way to start the day! Happy and well fed!
Speaking of sweet treats...go to www.jennifersmells.com and check out my dessert collection! I have bath and body products in several mouth watering aromas!!!
Instead of piling the breakfast options on the counter or shouting out the choices to your guests, pull out a few platters, pedestal cake plates, baskets---whatever looks good together and make your own little "Continental Breakfast!"
This will actually make your morning less hectic and you, my friend, will look like a super hero! (cape optional)
Put donuts or bagels, muffins or English muffins on a nice pedestal cake plate...if it has a glass cover even better! Put some fresh fruit in a basket or on a platter. Pick up some of those cute little boxes of cereal or pop tarts and put them in a basket. If serving yogurt fill a bowl with ice and put individual yogurts and even little bottled waters in it! If you can, bring a toaster, if necessary, to where you are setting up.
If you have pitchers or carafes, dust them off! Now is the time to use them!(Much fancier than plain old milk or juice cartons, am I right?)
Put out some real or disposable bowls and plates and put the utensils in a coffee cup.
You get the picture! Whatever you serve, even if it is just one thing, make it a look nice!
You can set the table or counter top up the night before so you don't have anything to do but assemble the food in the morning! Put the coffee on and you are done!
If you happen to get the newspaper take the sections apart and lay it out nicely so everyone can easily grab the section that they would like to read!
Put some upbeat classical music on for a nice relaxing jazz breakfast!
This doesn't have to cost an arm and leg! You can go to any Nissen or Friehofer discount bakery for super cheap pasteries, crumb cakes and donuts! Or Pick up what is on sale, or even a day old, at your local grocery store!!! You can easily microwave any baked goods for 30 or so seconds to make them soft again!
The minimal clean up will be well worth it when you see how delighted and special your guests of all ages will feel by your effort and presentation!
What a way to start the day! Happy and well fed!
Speaking of sweet treats...go to www.jennifersmells.com and check out my dessert collection! I have bath and body products in several mouth watering aromas!!!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
A great gift and a great cause!
My husband bought me the neatest thing!
You know those reusable bags that all the groceries stores sell these days???
Well at Whole Foods they have this fabulous 100% organic cotton bag with great pockets that zippers itself into a little burlap pouch! It's great to use as your grocery bag, (obviously!), but I also use it to bring our towels and suits to the boat, to cart stuff to the gym...it's a great tote for anything!
PLUS, the fantastic bonus is that by buying this one neat bag, that you will love to carry, for $30...drum roll please...it will provide 100...yes, I said 100...nutritious meals to hungry children through the UN World Food Program!!! Wow, right???
Don't know what to get someone for a Birthday or graduation gift???
Here is the answer! Everyone can use a new bag with benefits!!!
You know those reusable bags that all the groceries stores sell these days???
Well at Whole Foods they have this fabulous 100% organic cotton bag with great pockets that zippers itself into a little burlap pouch! It's great to use as your grocery bag, (obviously!), but I also use it to bring our towels and suits to the boat, to cart stuff to the gym...it's a great tote for anything!
PLUS, the fantastic bonus is that by buying this one neat bag, that you will love to carry, for $30...drum roll please...it will provide 100...yes, I said 100...nutritious meals to hungry children through the UN World Food Program!!! Wow, right???
Don't know what to get someone for a Birthday or graduation gift???
Here is the answer! Everyone can use a new bag with benefits!!!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Bruschetta!
If you are anything like me you looove pizza!I am always trying to cut calories and fat so I don't eat pizza often but I crave it!I found a great solution, though...Bruschetta! Great for a summer barbecue, an appetizer at a party, a lovely lunch or snack!
Pre heat oven to broil, low.
In a small bowl put about 1/4 of a cup of olive oil and add 3-4 cloves of finely chopped garlic. Set it aside. Then finely chop up the following and put in a bowl or canning jar~
(make it ahead and store in fridge for up to a week!)
4 or 5 ripe plum or vine ripened tomatoes (locally grown preferred!) disregard as many seeds as possible
1/4 of a (Spanish) white onion
1/4 of a red pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
fresh bunch of basil leaves, chopped, plus a dozen or so whole leaves.
juice from 1/2 a lime
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
(Add more or less or delete any of the ingredients to your liking!!!)
then you will need:1 baguette French bread or similar Italian bread.
Slice up the bread in thin slices. Place them on a cookie sheet and drizzle the garlic/olive oil mixture over them.
Put them in the oven with the rack about 6 inches from the top. Cook for about 4-6 min. or until lightly toasted. When ready to serve put a generous spoonful of the bruschetta on each piece of bread and whole basil leaf and enjoy! Very easy, very fresh and Oh so tasty!
Pre heat oven to broil, low.
In a small bowl put about 1/4 of a cup of olive oil and add 3-4 cloves of finely chopped garlic. Set it aside. Then finely chop up the following and put in a bowl or canning jar~
(make it ahead and store in fridge for up to a week!)
4 or 5 ripe plum or vine ripened tomatoes (locally grown preferred!) disregard as many seeds as possible
1/4 of a (Spanish) white onion
1/4 of a red pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
fresh bunch of basil leaves, chopped, plus a dozen or so whole leaves.
juice from 1/2 a lime
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
(Add more or less or delete any of the ingredients to your liking!!!)
then you will need:1 baguette French bread or similar Italian bread.
Slice up the bread in thin slices. Place them on a cookie sheet and drizzle the garlic/olive oil mixture over them.
Put them in the oven with the rack about 6 inches from the top. Cook for about 4-6 min. or until lightly toasted. When ready to serve put a generous spoonful of the bruschetta on each piece of bread and whole basil leaf and enjoy! Very easy, very fresh and Oh so tasty!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Share Those Lilacs!!!
It's that time of year when lilacs are in full bloom! They come and go far too quickly, don't they???
Do you ever see a lilac tree with only a few measly blossoms on it???
Do you know why that happens??? It is often because no one cuts them!
The more lilacs you cut the better your tree will blossom next year! Neat huh???
So...prune that bush! Cut those lilacs!!! Put them in every room in your house!
They are only in bloom for a few weeks so enjoy them while you can!!!
Share them with teachers, friends, relitive's and neighbors!
It will surely put a smile on their faces and will likely make your lilac trees more bountiful next year!
It's a win~win situation!!!
Ahhh...I looove the smell of spring!!!
Do you??? Go to www.jennifersmells.com where you will find a variety of Maine scents, or create a scent of your own!
Do you ever see a lilac tree with only a few measly blossoms on it???
Do you know why that happens??? It is often because no one cuts them!
The more lilacs you cut the better your tree will blossom next year! Neat huh???
So...prune that bush! Cut those lilacs!!! Put them in every room in your house!
They are only in bloom for a few weeks so enjoy them while you can!!!
Share them with teachers, friends, relitive's and neighbors!
It will surely put a smile on their faces and will likely make your lilac trees more bountiful next year!
It's a win~win situation!!!
Ahhh...I looove the smell of spring!!!
Do you??? Go to www.jennifersmells.com where you will find a variety of Maine scents, or create a scent of your own!
Friday, April 18, 2008
A valuable lesson to learn at an early age!
Ya know how our portions in the U.S. are out of controll, right???
If you have a young child in your life this is the best time to tech them portion control!
Buy their favorite cracker's...Gold Fish, Cheeze-it's...what ever they love!
Then show them how to read the label and count out the # of crackers for one serving!
What fun they will have! Not only will they enjoy doing this it will likely improve their counting skills as well!!!
You can even show them how to measure a serving of cereal or pasta!
If kids start to do this at an early age it won't feel like such an inconvenient chore as an adult!
They will learn a very valuable lesson that will possibly last a life time!
If you have a young child in your life this is the best time to tech them portion control!
Buy their favorite cracker's...Gold Fish, Cheeze-it's...what ever they love!
Then show them how to read the label and count out the # of crackers for one serving!
What fun they will have! Not only will they enjoy doing this it will likely improve their counting skills as well!!!
You can even show them how to measure a serving of cereal or pasta!
If kids start to do this at an early age it won't feel like such an inconvenient chore as an adult!
They will learn a very valuable lesson that will possibly last a life time!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!!
Do something fun today wether your are Irish or not!
Here are some simple idea's that will be sure to put a smile on your face!
Eat green jello. Make green eggs and ham. Buy a little shamrock plant. Eat mint or pistachio ice cream.
Drink green tea. Add some fresh mint to your water. Wear green clothing. Eat green m&m's.
Say "top of the mornin' to ya?" (notice it ends with a ?) make shepards pie for dinner.
Add a little green food coloring to your milk. Eat Lucky Charms (they're magically delicious!).
Wear a charm bracelet. Chew Double Mint gum. Wear green eye shadow.Wear green socks.
Humm "I'm looking over a four leaf clover." Go green and walk or ride your bike.
Eat a green lollopop! (added bonus...it will make your tongue green, too!)
Drink your coffee from a green mug. Put a green ribbon in your hair. Eat Oreo's with the green cream center.
Write with a green maker or pen. Get together with your friends!
Say Happy Saint Patrick's Day to everyone you meet!
And lastly, add a little Irish jig to your step when ever you get the chance!!!!
Oh...Happy Saint Patrick's Day! ~Enjoy!
Irish Blessing
May you always have...
Walls for the winds
A roof for the rain
Tea beside the fire
Laughter to cheer you
Those you love near you
And all your heart might desire.
Here are some simple idea's that will be sure to put a smile on your face!
Eat green jello. Make green eggs and ham. Buy a little shamrock plant. Eat mint or pistachio ice cream.
Drink green tea. Add some fresh mint to your water. Wear green clothing. Eat green m&m's.
Say "top of the mornin' to ya?" (notice it ends with a ?) make shepards pie for dinner.
Add a little green food coloring to your milk. Eat Lucky Charms (they're magically delicious!).
Wear a charm bracelet. Chew Double Mint gum. Wear green eye shadow.Wear green socks.
Humm "I'm looking over a four leaf clover." Go green and walk or ride your bike.
Eat a green lollopop! (added bonus...it will make your tongue green, too!)
Drink your coffee from a green mug. Put a green ribbon in your hair. Eat Oreo's with the green cream center.
Write with a green maker or pen. Get together with your friends!
Say Happy Saint Patrick's Day to everyone you meet!
And lastly, add a little Irish jig to your step when ever you get the chance!!!!
Oh...Happy Saint Patrick's Day! ~Enjoy!
Irish Blessing
May you always have...
Walls for the winds
A roof for the rain
Tea beside the fire
Laughter to cheer you
Those you love near you
And all your heart might desire.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Make someone's day!
Drop a coin or two in a parking lot or on a sidewalk once in a while!
The person who finds it will feel like it is their lucky day!
Think about it! You could make someone happy for a mere penny, dime or quarter!
People are always looking for a "sign" or special thing to happen to help them make a decision when they are on the fence about something, am I right? Finding a simple coin could possibly change someone's life!
Has finding a "lucky penny" or change ever helped you make a decision or made your day???
The person who finds it will feel like it is their lucky day!
Think about it! You could make someone happy for a mere penny, dime or quarter!
People are always looking for a "sign" or special thing to happen to help them make a decision when they are on the fence about something, am I right? Finding a simple coin could possibly change someone's life!
Has finding a "lucky penny" or change ever helped you make a decision or made your day???
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Simple spa treat for yourself or gift for another!
This couldn't be any easier!
Kids can even make this for gifts!
In a small bowl mix together some dried lavender
and course salt or sea salt!
Put it in a small decorative or canning jar!
Make a label on the computer, or write one that says:
Lavender Bath Salts made especially for____( name)____.
Pour into warm water for a relaxing, soothing bath!
Use a whole puncher to punch a hole in the label
and tie it on to the jar with a piece of ribbon!
A great simple homemade gift for someone special or treat for yourself !
Check out my web site http://www.jennifersmells.com/ to make everyday smell just a little sweeter!
Kids can even make this for gifts!
In a small bowl mix together some dried lavender
and course salt or sea salt!
Put it in a small decorative or canning jar!
Make a label on the computer, or write one that says:
Lavender Bath Salts made especially for____( name)____.
Pour into warm water for a relaxing, soothing bath!
Use a whole puncher to punch a hole in the label
and tie it on to the jar with a piece of ribbon!
A great simple homemade gift for someone special or treat for yourself !
Check out my web site http://www.jennifersmells.com/ to make everyday smell just a little sweeter!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Teach your child to prepare an entire meal!
Not just part of a meal, a whole meal! A salad with a store bought or home made dressing, an easy soup or appetizer, warmed up rolls from a local bakery, and an entree! A roast, spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna...let them choose their favotite and show them how to make it!
Of course you can't forget the dessert! It can be as easy as a bowl of ice cream with some hot fudge or something a little more complicated like cheesecake!
Look on-line or sit down together and look through some recipe books! Cooking is fun and easy if someone takes the time to show you how to do it! Wouldn't you agree?
Your child will gain the confidance to cook, they will have an entire meal that they can make for a life time and fond memories of making a meal with you! Who knows...it may just be something you end up doing together on a regular basis!
Do you have any family favorite recipe's that your kids enjoy making???
...a sure fire way to always be on the "guest list" is to be a good cook!
Of course you can't forget the dessert! It can be as easy as a bowl of ice cream with some hot fudge or something a little more complicated like cheesecake!
Look on-line or sit down together and look through some recipe books! Cooking is fun and easy if someone takes the time to show you how to do it! Wouldn't you agree?
Your child will gain the confidance to cook, they will have an entire meal that they can make for a life time and fond memories of making a meal with you! Who knows...it may just be something you end up doing together on a regular basis!
Do you have any family favorite recipe's that your kids enjoy making???
...a sure fire way to always be on the "guest list" is to be a good cook!
Monday, March 3, 2008
Do you do this? If you do break the habit today!
If you are going to ask someone "How are you doing?"
Then you have to wait to hear the answer!
Otherwise just say "Hello!"
I knew a person that did this all the time! It drove me nuts!
I witnessed this happen to a woman the other day! The poor person who was asked "How are you doing?" was in mid sentence of her reply when the person who asked the question was halfway out the door! Really if you don't have the time to chat or you really just don't care then don't bother to ask! "Hello" is simple and polite! Asking someone how they are doing and not waiting for the answer is not!
Has this ever happened to you???
Then you have to wait to hear the answer!
Otherwise just say "Hello!"
I knew a person that did this all the time! It drove me nuts!
I witnessed this happen to a woman the other day! The poor person who was asked "How are you doing?" was in mid sentence of her reply when the person who asked the question was halfway out the door! Really if you don't have the time to chat or you really just don't care then don't bother to ask! "Hello" is simple and polite! Asking someone how they are doing and not waiting for the answer is not!
Has this ever happened to you???
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Don't let all of this snow get you down!
Bundle up and build that snowman you keep meaning to make! Kids or no kids!
Make a snow angel! Have a snowball fight! Go for a walk and take pictures of something beautiful that is covered in snow! If you have it, Enjoy it!
Tell me something fun you have done recently in the snow!
Is your skin ruff and dry this winter??? Go to www.jennifersmells.com
Try the Lemon Pound Cake Sea Salt Scrub and scrub away all that dry, scratchy skin!
You'll be amazed by how silky and soft your skin can actually feel!! Go ahead! Try it! I double dog dare ya!
Prefer a moisturizer??? Try our Whoopie Pie Moisturizing Gel! Smells delightful and oh so soothing!
Make a snow angel! Have a snowball fight! Go for a walk and take pictures of something beautiful that is covered in snow! If you have it, Enjoy it!
Tell me something fun you have done recently in the snow!
Is your skin ruff and dry this winter??? Go to www.jennifersmells.com
Try the Lemon Pound Cake Sea Salt Scrub and scrub away all that dry, scratchy skin!
You'll be amazed by how silky and soft your skin can actually feel!! Go ahead! Try it! I double dog dare ya!
Prefer a moisturizer??? Try our Whoopie Pie Moisturizing Gel! Smells delightful and oh so soothing!
Friday, February 29, 2008
A simple idea when visiting a nursing home!
When visiting someone in a nursing home or rehab center bring them a box of donuts, a dozen cupcakes, a fruit or cheese tray or even a game! (Connect Four is simple and fun! Goodwill is a great place to find slightly used games!) Your friend or relative will enjoy having something to share and will likely make some new friends, too!
Do you visit someone in a nursing home ??? Do you bring them anything special or fun???
Do you visit someone in a nursing home ??? Do you bring them anything special or fun???
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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