Monthly Archives: May 2011
Beet Greens Fruit & Nut Salad
| May 31, 2011 | Posted by under Food Recipes |
My awesome Airbnb guests made a lovely salad with local veggies this week which they shared with me. Ohhhh so good! This is so simple and so tasty and very pretty looking. The weather here is finally getting better and warmer so I am really in the mood for salads right now. The measurements are…
Top 10 Fiverr.com gigs for the week
| May 30, 2011 | Posted by under Frugal Entertainment, Shopping, Top 10 Fiverr.com Gigs |
Many of you know that I’ve been using Fiverr.com to get some graphics done. Fiverr offers ALL kinds of gigs, perhaps even one of yours! I have been browsing through the website looking for interesting, fun and some useful gigs. I won’t be doing this weekly but every now and again I’ll provide a Top…
Are you paying for expert opinions?
| May 29, 2011 | Posted by under Health & Beauty, Home Maintenance |
When you think about it, we put a lot of trust in experts such as doctors, dentists, hair stylists, plumbers, IT professionals… Even something such as a massage. In one place you might pay $100/hr for one and $50/hr at another place. Is the massage therapist more qualified in the location you’ve paid $100?…
Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins
| May 28, 2011 | Posted by under Food Recipes |
Again, this is my own recipe. Another product of me cleaning out my pantry! I have Airbnb guests are here this weekend and luckily these turned out great. :) CRANBERRY OATMEAL MUFFINS 1 1/2 cup flour 1 cup oats (whole, rolled) 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup sugar…
Kitchen Sink Chili Recipe
| May 27, 2011 | Posted by under Food Recipes |
Well, I am finally starting to make headway in terms of cleaning out my pantry! I was struggling last night trying to decide what I could make with the little I had on hand. I do love a challenge! Since the weather here is still rather cool and damp, I decided to make some…
Create your own luck & live the way you want!
| May 26, 2011 | Posted by under General Content & Rants |
Friends and my partner joke that everything always falls in my lap. People say I am a lucky person and that things always work out for me. Although that is not entirely true, I will admit that I’ve had an amazing life so far but I did have a good start in life with…
Review: Improved High Sierra Shower Head
| May 25, 2011 | Posted by under Green Living |
I own two High Sierra Shower Heads and love them (see my review from last year here). Not only do these shower heads save me tons of water (only 1.5 gallons per minute!) but the pressure is amazing. Trust me, ALL that conditioner comes out of your hair with this shower head! Last year, I…
Another Fiverr.com Gig
| May 24, 2011 | Posted by under Frugal Entertainment, Gifts, Shopping |
I just got back form my trip. I spent very little time on the internet as I was rather busy. This is the reason for not being able to post more often. It was nice to take a break away from computer time! I am preparing more posts right now but in the meantime I…
Reporting from Montreal
| May 21, 2011 | Posted by under Travel |
Sorry for not being able to post. I’ve been really busy and not on my computer for more than a few minutes at a time I am currently home in Montreal for a visit and after seeing rain, clouds and cool weather for a month in a row where I now live, it is…
3rd Logo from Fiverr.com
| May 19, 2011 | Posted by under Computers & Techie Gadgets |
As some of you know, I have decided to get someone on Fiverr.com to design a logo for me. The first one was terrible. Second one was actually nice but simple. Here is the third and best delivery of logos. Please help me choose!! Unfortunately I am having a rough time deciding. I do like…
