Be well,
M
Friday, September 18, 2015
annie, part deux
I have been so busy, I haven't had much time to cook lately! So, for your viewing pleasure, here some various examples of what Annie does all day...
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
platinum rule.
I want to share a story that isn't about cooking or family, but it begins in a grocery store, so it's related. :)
Last evening, I had just a random assortment of errands to run, so I began at Aldi. If you don't shop there, you should really check it out. Not everything is stellar, but there are some pretty great deals and often things you can't find anywhere else. We buy K-cups there (believe me, I know all the reasons not to use K-cups, but they're so dad-gum convenient...and we all have faults) because they are super affordable and often organic/fair trade. Score one for Aldi! Also, that place allows me to practice so many small acts of kindness. Most of the time, if I get a cart, I leave the quarter in it for the next guy. It only costs me a quarter and maybe I can make someone's day! Score two for Aldi!
Sidebar: if you don't know what I'm talking about with the cart deal, check this: https://www.aldi.us/en/customer-service/faqs/about-aldi/
Yesterday, I was behind a woman who was 79 cents short and I happen to have an abundance of change all the time (thanks to my husband's "Stuff from Dru's pockets" jar on the dryer), so I just handed the clerk 79 cents. The mother with her young son was so appreciative that I couldn't help but smile as I checked out, made my way to the car, and even into the parking lot of the big-box-store-which-shall-remain-nameless.
At my next stop, I was tasked with finding an inexpensive printer which would simply print for us. As I'm perusing the el chipo models, a very kind man stopped me to say "If I do one nice thing today, I'm telling you not to buy that printer." He proceeded to share the story of what brought him to Wal...I mean this store...simply trying to return a broken printer to no avail.
The point is, no matter how long it takes, I do believe that doing good will give good in your life. This example was just too karma not to share. I don't mean to dote on my own experiences or soapbox up to make a point. It just gives me joy to know the simple pleasure of sharing and kindness.
Let me know what cool stuff you've shared with others!
Be well,
M
Last evening, I had just a random assortment of errands to run, so I began at Aldi. If you don't shop there, you should really check it out. Not everything is stellar, but there are some pretty great deals and often things you can't find anywhere else. We buy K-cups there (believe me, I know all the reasons not to use K-cups, but they're so dad-gum convenient...and we all have faults) because they are super affordable and often organic/fair trade. Score one for Aldi! Also, that place allows me to practice so many small acts of kindness. Most of the time, if I get a cart, I leave the quarter in it for the next guy. It only costs me a quarter and maybe I can make someone's day! Score two for Aldi!
Sidebar: if you don't know what I'm talking about with the cart deal, check this: https://www.aldi.us/en/customer-service/faqs/about-aldi/
Yesterday, I was behind a woman who was 79 cents short and I happen to have an abundance of change all the time (thanks to my husband's "Stuff from Dru's pockets" jar on the dryer), so I just handed the clerk 79 cents. The mother with her young son was so appreciative that I couldn't help but smile as I checked out, made my way to the car, and even into the parking lot of the big-box-store-which-shall-remain-nameless.
At my next stop, I was tasked with finding an inexpensive printer which would simply print for us. As I'm perusing the el chipo models, a very kind man stopped me to say "If I do one nice thing today, I'm telling you not to buy that printer." He proceeded to share the story of what brought him to Wal...I mean this store...simply trying to return a broken printer to no avail.
The point is, no matter how long it takes, I do believe that doing good will give good in your life. This example was just too karma not to share. I don't mean to dote on my own experiences or soapbox up to make a point. It just gives me joy to know the simple pleasure of sharing and kindness.
Let me know what cool stuff you've shared with others!
Be well,
M
Friday, September 4, 2015
i'm not sick.
I'm really not sick. But we'll get into that. First, let's talk about the fact that it IS September, which means it is socially acceptable to pumpkin-spice everything! I did purchase my first perfect farmers market pumpkin last month, but now, I can bring all the decor upstairs and go crazy! Fall is the best.
So, I'm in this musical and everyone in the cast is getting sick. I'm still in the clear, but what I can be doing to continue to protect myself?
Step 1: Call husband - evidence below
Seriously, though, I always think food first. And tea. I believe that putting good into your body all the time will help stave off illness and make your immune system stronger. Sometimes, however, there are special combinations or even medications/supplements that can help.
What do you do keep the germs at bay? Please share!
Be well,
M
So, I'm in this musical and everyone in the cast is getting sick. I'm still in the clear, but what I can be doing to continue to protect myself?
Step 1: Call husband - evidence below
Seriously, though, I always think food first. And tea. I believe that putting good into your body all the time will help stave off illness and make your immune system stronger. Sometimes, however, there are special combinations or even medications/supplements that can help.
What do you do keep the germs at bay? Please share!
Be well,
M
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