30 November 2010
By Amber
In Vacation
I don’t know about the rest of you Midwestern type people but its getting cold and snowy up here. I found myself looking through out honeymoon pics last night dreaming of warmer days. So I thought I would share on of the most memorable days from the trip (OK who am I kidding they were all memorable.)
On Grand Cayman island we got to swim with sting rays. They were on a sand bar and pretty docile since people were there almost everyday, but it was still a little unnerving.
See how great this picture is? That is because its not with a disposable water proof camera its with an Olympus Stylus 1050 SW it is waterproof, freezproof and dropproof up to 5 feet. They don’t make this exact model anymore but they do have 3 new ones to pick from. So are they really waterproof? Take a look for yourself:
Just for fun, here I am kissing a stingray.
29 November 2010
By Amber
In Hints
Wwell if you haven’t figured it out by now I live “up north” in Minnesota. The weather for tonight/tomorrow isn’t supposed to be great and that got me thinking about winter driving.
First of all prep your car:
- Jumper cables
- Cat litter or sand
- Shovel
- Ice scraper
- Warm clothes gloves, a hat, sturdy boots, warm jacket
- Blankets
- Flashlights and extra batteries
- First aid kit also pack necessary medications in case you are stuck on the road
- Food pack items containing protein such as nuts and energy bars, also canned fruit and a portable can opener are good additions, don’t forget baby food and pet food
- Water
- Fully charge your cell phone.
Driving hints:
- Clean off your headlights
- Allow more time (listen to the weather the night before and wake up early.)
- Keep your gas tank full.
- Drive for conditions – slower speeds, slower acceleration, slower steering, and slower braking in winter conditions.
- Use your headlights.
- Don’t use cruise control.
- Slow down when approaching intersections, off-ramps,
bridges, or shady spots.
- Be careful and payattention to other drivers.
24 November 2010
By Amber
In Christmas, Food, Green
Here are a few hints on how to make your holiday dinner a little greener.
- Buy local, try to find a local farm to buy your turkey and vegetables from. This reduces transport and packaging.
- Back as much from scratch as possible. This is not only cheaper but tastes better and means a large factory doesn’t have to make it.
- Use real plates and silverware, and then wash them in your energy efficient dishwasher. Check out this article at Treehugger.com for more information.
- Use cloth napkins. They are prettier and softer than paper, plus your just plain not wasting paper.
- Remember to buy organic when it counts, food with thin skin that you eat. Check out the dirty dozen for more info.
What ideas do you have?
Amber
24 November 2010
By Amber
In Winner
We have a winner!
Terry!
For the rest of you don’t forget that the shop is offering free shipping until 12/21. Here is the badge I would get if I had won (but since I can’t its kinda a mute point but I’m going to share anyway.) The Jiujiu Magnetic Posie Badge.
22 November 2010
By Amber
In Giveaways
Terry over at My Journey with Candida had a great idea, get a few blogs together have them each offer something and give all 25 prizes to one winner!
I am offering any 1 8×10 or 2 5×7 from my Shoe Shop.
Click Here to see what else is being offered
Now for the GIVEAWAY!!!
MANDATORY Follow Every Blog participating in the Super Holiday Bloganza by Google Friend Connect. If you do not do this. Your entry and all other entries you make will be eliminated.
1. After you have followed each blog. Come back and Let us know in a comment that you have followed every blog ( Do this in one comment)
2. For extra entries, you can follow on Twitter, Networked Blogs, Etsy and Facebook. (each blog should have this posted in their giveaway page to make it easier) When you post a comment for extra entries, be sure to state which blog you are commenting on. For instance: Following My Journey With Candida On Twitter
3. Make a separate comment for every extra entry you do. Do not say, I followed My Journey With Candida on twitter, facebook and networked blogs. Make it 3 separate entries.
.Place all comments in the linky, where it says Click Here To Enter.
.Place your comment where it says Contest Entry.
.You can enter your link if you have one and want to enter it.
. YOU MUST ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS (I have no other way to contact you if you win) Your email is NOT published.
