Marshmallow Fluff - A Lunchbox Icon - Turns 100

Vintage Marshmallow Fluff Ad

Marshmallow Fluff plus Peanut Butter creates a sandwich that was a must have for many lunchboxes back in the 50s and 60s mine included. Of course that would be the "Fluffernutter", gooey sticky and oh so sweet - I remember mine being made on Wonder Bread, something my husband and I now laughingly refer to as "Gumball Bread" - fluff was also great plopped into a cup of hot chocolate.

James C. Christensen - American Fantasy Artist

Guardian in the Woods - James C. Christensen

Poking around Pinterest awhile back I came across a painting that I fell in love with. The title was "College of Magical Knowledge, in fact I liked it so much I added it to the sidebar of this blog. What drew me to it was the look of fantasy which I love in any form whether it be in movies, books, collectables or art.

The Greatest Show On Earth Has Ended It's Run

Have you ever noticed how you tend to take a step back and say "Wow" when you hear that something that has been around for what seems like forever - long enough that it's not even something you think about - is no longer there. Well it's time for one of those moments because on the 21st of May after delighting adults and children for 146 years Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus put on it's final performance.

How A Dog Bone Container Caused A Reorganization Of The Kitchen

I consider myself a pretty organized person, although I'm sure if asked, family members would say it's more like being a bit obsessed with it. That maybe true I don't know all I do know is clutter - in any form - drives me crazy and when I need something I want to be able to just find it. I normally don't buy something if I don't have a specific place or use for the item, so I had no clue what was coming with the purchase of the container I'm going to tell you about.

Macy's Parade & Thanksgiving - Go Together Like Turkey & Stuffing

As always time has just flown by and the holiday season is once more upon us. It's almost time once again for Turkey Day just one week from today for any of you not keeping track. This means getting together with friends and family for the day and devouring food until you feel like your going to burst.

Freshen Up Your Home's Curb Appeal To Welcome Spring

Curb Appeal - Better Homes & Gardens

Having been shut up for months with winter weather the arrival of Spring makes everyone want to open windows to let the fresh air in and freshen up the house. Before you begin changing window treatments or fluffing up throw pillows take a minute to step outside and look at the exterior of your home. This is the first impression guests - and yourself - have of your home and maybe a little sprucing up is in order.