A Pearl of Wisdom {by Kirsten}

August 14, 2009

I love the concept of Kirstens Karma Project blog. Here is the pearl she shared: Dear 24 year old Kirsten, Your life is going to turn out great. Seriously. Do what you love. Worry less. Volunteer more. Cook more often. Laugh. Everything eventually falls into the right place – even when you think that it […]

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Around the Web {Listmania}

August 14, 2009

Some of my favorites this week: * Corporette gives a fantastic tip on how to avoid wardrobe malfunctions. * Yogademia has a wonderful how-to manual to say no to attention splatter and over-multi-tasking. * Stephanie Quilao {who is an incomparable blogger and social media resource} wrote on 10 habits of a savvy Twitterer. * Ellecubed […]

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Some Great Green Finds from All You Magazine

August 13, 2009

I love paper products, so I love back-to-school time. In fact, ever since I can remember, I loved the wondrous supplies of paper products that arrived in August. Of course, now they seem to show up in July, but that’s fine by me! All You magazine had some great back-to-school idea in its latest issue, […]

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A Pearl of Wisdom {by Revisionista}

August 13, 2009

Revisionista writes the Revising Life, another great source of wisdom on writing and life. I am so glad she sent in a pearl. Here it is: Dear Revisionista, aged 23 and totally obsessed with Ben Affleck, Oh wee Revisionista, who doesn’t even really know what revision is yet, and who has no idea of all […]

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Minty Quinoa Salad

August 13, 2009

Welcome to What’s Cooking Wednesday, hosted by Tales from the Fairy Blogmother. Be sure to check out the other recipes submitted for WCW. When I first saw this recipe over at Karina’s Kitchen, I knew I had to try a variation of it. I love tabouleh, but it had never occurred to me to try […]

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A Pearl of Wisdom {by Heather}

August 12, 2009

A pearl from Heather: Dear Heather at 22 – Please remember to take a little time for yourself in life and feel good about it; doing so is not selfish. It is important to not work yourself ragged at a job that you know is not for you. You are missing out on life happening […]

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{Listmania} Wednesday Happiness

August 12, 2009

* Receiving a whole other strand of pearls from several of you these last couple of days- I love love love reading them * Breakfast of delicious blueberry oatmeal bars that I made last night {tapioca flour is a great substitute for cornstarch by the way} * Love this post by Naturally Nina on taming […]

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A Pearl of Wisdom {by Sarah}

August 12, 2009

A pearl from Sarah: Dear Sarah at 22, That guy is a loser who doesn’t deserve you. Everything is going to work out so much better than you could possibly imagine. Love, Sarah at 32 Please keep the pearls coming – it is starting to look like one long beautiful necklace. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia […]

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{Listmania} Tuesday Gratitude

August 12, 2009

* My college roommate reminding me I had a 5 year plan at age 19 {when unbeknownst to her I was wondering whether my tendency to plan was an acquired trait or more inherent} * Mad Men Season 3 starting on Sunday (check out this post by Ciao Chessa for eye candy} * My new […]

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A Pearl of Wisdom {by Christine}

August 10, 2009

I am so honored that Christine, aka the Blisschick, submitted a pearl, especially since her blog was one of the inspirations for this pearls project. In addition to writing a wonderful blog, Christine is co-teaching a creativity workshop in September. Here is Christine’s pearl: Dear Christine at the age of 8, Yep, you are totally […]

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Loose Powder {Beauty Monday}

August 10, 2009

It was a complete scorcher today. Hot, humid, upper 90s temperatures. I couldn’t even hide in my office all day because of a midday commitment. I debated going the dewy route {tinted moisturizer, cream blush, only a tiny bit of powder in the t-zone}, but I find that dewy makeup only really works for under […]

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A Pearl of Wisdom {by Christina}

August 10, 2009

Another great pearl: Dear Christina at age 18, If you think he’s cheating, does it really matter whether he is or not? You no longer trust either him or yourself. Whichever it winds up being, since there are no rings, mortgages, or children, now is not the time to be in a relationship. Take some […]

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Another Pearls Update

August 9, 2009

I am loving reading and posting all your pearls of wisdom. Please keep sending me more pearls and I will post them here. Also feel free to send pictures with your pearls {whether your own or pictures you like that can be reproduced under Creative Commons licensing}.Photo by amboo who? (via Creative Commons)

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{How This Blog Became Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Mostly Vegan} Week 5 or That Sinking Forever Feeling

August 9, 2009

 Update June 2010 on How This Blog Became Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Mostly Vegan – I had originally named this series the Detox Diet Diaries, but my experience with these changes in my diet, while incredibly positive, has made me decide I really do not like the concept of  a detox diet.   It is ironic in […]

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Carrot Ginger Dressing

August 8, 2009
Carrot Ginger Dressing

  Update June 2010 on How This Blog Became Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Mostly Vegan – I had originally named this series the Detox Diet Diaries, but my experience with these changes in my diet, while incredibly positive, has made me decide I really do not like the concept of  a detox diet.   It is ironic […]

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