Theme Week: The best things in Melbourne are…free!

Actually, it is the best things in life that are free! A cliché but oh, so true. In a quest to live more simply and to try and instill this truth in my children, I have been trying to entertain them these term holidays with ‘nature inspired’ activities and simple pleasures. Homemade picnics in the garden, collecting pebbles and leaves to paint, walking rather than driving, and so forth. Now in doing so I am learning 3 things – one, my children know a lot more about recycling than I do, even my

Labor Day Revisited

Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer. It is a day off from work to enjoy the last days of summer with family and friends. But like most holidays, many people are unaware of the origins of Labor Day. Before we enjoy that day of from work and those barbecues, I ask your indulgence for a moment. As described by Wikipedia: The first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City. In the aftermath of the deaths of a number of workers at the han

Strange Holiday Ad Events of August

Weird and Bizarre August Holiday and Events Well the ‘dog days of summer” are found in the month of August and so are some very weird observances and quasi-holidays. Have you ever wondered what to celebrate in the month of August? Sure the last week is full of getting kids ready to go back to the school grind, but what else do you do in August? Here is a list of some of the weird and bizarre celebrations and observances that people participate in during the hot, usually dry and sometimes bor

inspiring interviews: solanah of vixen vintage

I’m sure many of you already know Solanah from her fantastic blog and enticing Etsy shop Vixen Vintage ! She has a real flair for style, and her outfits are a constant source of eye candy and inspiration. Solanah is also single-handedly bringing back the concept of wearing fetching vintage hats to us of a younger generation (when the only hats we may have worn were for holidays to to protect us from the elements!), and blogs about the subject at The Bird Hat . I am so delighted to be able

Fighting Food Temptations

When you are following a diet plan and you are tempted to eat something off your plan do you simply succumb to the temptation without giving it hardly any thought? With summer picnics, vacations and holidays you might want to take your decisions a little more seriously if you want to attain your weight loss goals. This involves sincere decision making on your part. Make your decisions deliberate rather then becoming a victim to circumstance. Here are some things to consider when you know you ar

Vegetarian Entertaining With Friends 150 Recipes and Menus for Brunches Buffets Picnics and Holidays

Vegetarian Entertaining With Friends 150 Recipes and Menus for Brunches Buffets Picnics and Holidays

Ideal for entertaining at home or in the backyard, at informal buffets, kids’ parties, or fancy dinners, Vegetarian Entertaining with Friends offers mouth-watering appetizers, tantalizing main dishes, and delectable desserts. Included are wine and drink selections as well as gluten-free and/or dairy-free dishes. 8 pages of color photos.

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