Monthly Archives: November 2008

While there is no way I would ever shop in Black Friday I thought that perhaps the crowds at Starbucks would have thinned out enough by 9 that I could have a quiet cup of coffee.

I was not disappointed.

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There is nothing nicer than a chilly day; snow softly falling, fire crackling, and the cat purring in your quilt covered lap as you sip a cup of coffee or tea, nibble on a scone and take in the quiet of a dusky winter’s afternoon. (more…)

How cool is this?  How would you like to win it?  Read on to find out how!

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Remember the Terra Nova coffee I got a month or so back?  Well I had an interview with John Brewer, the founder of the company.  It was fascinating!  If you get a chance you can read it at the LoveToKnow site.  I published it today.

And on that subject…check back because I have a pretty interesting interview and giveaway coming up the week after Thanksgiving!

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O.k..so this isn’t coffee.  Or tea.  Or even hot chocolate or Italian soda…But I will tell you what it is…

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Adagio Tea has come out with this  Tea Chest just in time for Thanksgiving.  If you are invited to celebrate with someone this is going to make you one very, very welcome guest! (more…)

When you think of the National register of Historic places you think of Independence Hall, Plimouth Plantation, The cabin where Abraham Lincoln was born….or at least I do.  Places that are historically significant in some way should be on there!

Right?

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Everyone that knows me knows that I am big on DIY projects.  Gayla even said that I was a cross between McGyver and Martha Stewart…She knows me so well…

But this is the coolest DIY project I have seen in a long time!

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Hawaii has voted to ban the growth of  genetically modified coffee on the Island.  Anyone caught violating the ban faces up to a $1,000.00 fine.

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Still looking for THE coffee to put on the Thanksgiving table.  I loved the Ugly Mug coffees that I got several months ago.  They were roast to perfection with great aroma, flavor and who can resist the names and packaging? Besides, they sent me a way cool mug.

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