A Stop at the Deli This Morning

I made a stop at the deli this morning on the way to the office.  Devon & Blakely is a small deli just across the street from the Foggy Bottom Metro stop.  www.DEVONandBLAKELY.com.  Since we are closing the office early today to give everyone a jump start on the long, holiday weekend, I thought I would start things out right for me and my friend Yvonne.

I love these eco-friendly paper bags.

They had these really cute little aluminum bottles of Coke.  I couldn't resist.

Today I decided to get us Rice Krispy Treats.  Or as the label says, "Rice "Chrispy" treats.

So it was Rice Krispy Treats and Coke for a mid-morning snack.  As far as I'm concerned, Labor Day 2014 is starting off just perfectly.  Have a great and safe weekend!!!

A Stop at the Deli This Morning

I made a stop at the deli this morning on the way to the office.  Devon & Blakely is a small deli just across the street from the Foggy Bottom Metro stop.  www.DEVONandBLAKELY.com.  Since we are closing the office early today to give everyone a jump start on the long, holiday weekend, I thought I would start things out right for me and my friend Yvonne.

I love these eco-friendly paper bags.

They had these really cute little aluminum bottles of Coke.  I couldn't resist.

Today I decided to get us Rice Krispy Treats.  Or as the label says, "Rice "Chrispy" treats.

So it was Rice Krispy Treats and Coke for a mid-morning snack.  As far as I'm concerned, Labor Day 2014 is starting off just perfectly.  Have a great and safe weekend!!!

15 Great Cruelty-Free Companies | Cruelty-Free Beauty & Cosmetics | Living | PETA

Over the past year, I have become more and more aware of the atrocities perpetrated against defenseless animals by humans.  Much of what I have seen and read has been shocking beyond belief.  I simply had no idea that such cruelty existed in this world.

These revelations have caused me to take pause and to begin to make changes in my life that I hope will help to end some of this suffering in the animal kingdom.  A good place to begin is to choose to do business with companies who share my compassion for all animals.  And so, that is what I intend to do.

You don’t have to search too hard to find them!  Below is a list of some of those companies

Alba Botanica

Aveda

The Body Shop

Earth Friendly Products

e.l.f.

LUSH

Method

NYX Cosmetics

Paul Mitchell Systems

Physicians Formula

Smashbox

Tom’s of Maine

Urban Decay

wet n wild

Yes to Carrots

For companies that don’t test on animals, see PETA’s PDF list and our searchable online database of cruelty-free companies. You can also order you own free copy of PETA’s global Cruelty-Free Shopping Guide.

Urge the U.S. to ban tests on animals for cosmetics. Take action today!

Read more: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty/15-great-cruelty-free-companies/#ixzz3Bns1IXjM

15 Great Cruelty-Free Companies | Cruelty-Free Beauty & Cosmetics | Living | PETA

15 Great Cruelty-Free Companies | Cruelty-Free Beauty & Cosmetics | Living | PETA

Over the past year, I have become more and more aware of the atrocities perpetrated against defenseless animals by humans.  Much of what I have seen and read has been shocking beyond belief.  I simply had no idea that such cruelty existed in this world.

These revelations have caused me to take pause and to begin to make changes in my life that I hope will help to end some of this suffering in the animal kingdom.  A good place to begin is to choose to do business with companies who share my compassion for all animals.  And so, that is what I intend to do.

You don’t have to search too hard to find them!  Below is a list of some of those companies

Alba Botanica

Aveda

The Body Shop

Earth Friendly Products

e.l.f.

LUSH

Method

NYX Cosmetics

Paul Mitchell Systems

Physicians Formula

Smashbox

Tom’s of Maine

Urban Decay

wet n wild

Yes to Carrots

For companies that don’t test on animals, see PETA’s PDF list and our searchable online database of cruelty-free companies. You can also order you own free copy of PETA’s global Cruelty-Free Shopping Guide.

Urge the U.S. to ban tests on animals for cosmetics. Take action today!

Read more: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty/15-great-cruelty-free-companies/#ixzz3Bns1IXjM

15 Great Cruelty-Free Companies | Cruelty-Free Beauty & Cosmetics | Living | PETA

Moo Thru

I had a follow-up visit with my dentist on Tuesday of this week.  I recently had some trouble, which I will not go into here, and the end result was having tooth number thirty extracted.  For most of us, myself included, tooth number thirty means nothing.  I can tell you, now, that it is the second tooth from the back on the bottom right side.  That is your dental lesson for the day.  My dentist is in Charlottesville, VA, which is a 3 hour drive through mostly rural Virginia countryside.  It is a beautiful drive, so I really do not mind when it is time to visit the dentist.  The drive is wonderful and relaxing.  I grew up not far from Charlottesville in one of the many small towns which make up the patchwork of Virginia.  So it is nice to visit.  Plus my dentist is wonderful and my BFF Karen is the Office Manager for his office.  Karen and I have known each other for well over 30 years now.  I adore her.

As I was driving on Tuesday, about halfway to Charlottesville, I noticed this little place along Route 29 just before Culpeper that was all about ice cream.  Freshly made ice cream.  I couldn't make out the name, but I made a mental note where it was along my route and decided I would stop on the way back to investigate further.  My thought was that it was a shop where one could buy freshly made ice cream.  Well, I was sort of right and sort of wrong.

The name of the place was/is Moo Thru.  Isn't that wonderful.  Moo Thru.

They do indeed have "real ice cream from real dairy farmers."  However, you get it on the go, hence, Moo Thru.  You have two choices.  You either park and buy your cup or cone at the window and take it with you, or your drive through and place your order and pick it up at the window.  I was in the market to bring home a few pints or even a half gallon, but that was not to be.  There was no way I could keep a cup of ice cream from melting on an hour and a half drive home.  So the next time I am out that way I will stop in for a treat.  I'm looking forward to my next dental appointment.

Moo Thru

I had a follow-up visit with my dentist on Tuesday of this week.  I recently had some trouble, which I will not go into here, and the end result was having tooth number thirty extracted.  For most of us, myself included, tooth number thirty means nothing.  I can tell you, now, that it is the second tooth from the back on the bottom right side.  That is your dental lesson for the day.  My dentist is in Charlottesville, VA, which is a 3 hour drive through mostly rural Virginia countryside.  It is a beautiful drive, so I really do not mind when it is time to visit the dentist.  The drive is wonderful and relaxing.  I grew up not far from Charlottesville in one of the many small towns which make up the patchwork of Virginia.  So it is nice to visit.  Plus my dentist is wonderful and my BFF Karen is the Office Manager for his office.  Karen and I have known each other for well over 30 years now.  I adore her.

As I was driving on Tuesday, about halfway to Charlottesville, I noticed this little place along Route 29 just before Culpeper that was all about ice cream.  Freshly made ice cream.  I couldn't make out the name, but I made a mental note where it was along my route and decided I would stop on the way back to investigate further.  My thought was that it was a shop where one could buy freshly made ice cream.  Well, I was sort of right and sort of wrong.

The name of the place was/is Moo Thru.  Isn't that wonderful.  Moo Thru.

They do indeed have "real ice cream from real dairy farmers."  However, you get it on the go, hence, Moo Thru.  You have two choices.  You either park and buy your cup or cone at the window and take it with you, or your drive through and place your order and pick it up at the window.  I was in the market to bring home a few pints or even a half gallon, but that was not to be.  There was no way I could keep a cup of ice cream from melting on an hour and a half drive home.  So the next time I am out that way I will stop in for a treat.  I'm looking forward to my next dental appointment.

Bijan, The Fragrance

A quick, end-of-day post.  If you are looking for a new fragrance, one that is not like all the others, I suggest you try Bijan.

I have long been a fan of the aromatics of this brand of cologne.  I will only tell you that it is unlike any fragrance you have ever known.  It comes for both men and women.

I selected this smallish, travel-size bottle to take with me to the wedding this past weekend.  I think it is nice to keep this size bottle among your travel bags.

This is the standard sized bottle for men which is nice to keep in your dressing closet or on your tray atop the dresser or chest of drawers in your private quarters.

I have not tried the Bijan Black, but I am sure it is equally as appealing.  For more information you can visit www.bijan.com.  

Making a Greeting Card Envelope

When I bought the wedding card for my friend Bob and Bette who were married last weekend, it came with a pink envelope.  I liked this at first, but when I placed the card in its pink envelope on the blue Tiffany box which contained their wedding gift, I was less than happy with how it looked.

This just did not work for me.  Not a good combination.  I could have picked up a new, white envelope.  But anybody could do that.  So I decided I would make my own envelope using vellum.

So, I got out the envelope/box maker and got to work.  This is the handiest thing to have around for a project like this.  The instructions tell you what size paper to begin with and then where to score to make an envelope for the size of the card.

I ended up making the new envelope a little larger than the original envelope.  But it really didn't matter.  I rather liked the look of it a little over-sized.  This card was a nice, heavy card stock.  I loved the sparkle on the tie and the bouquet on the front with a simple "Mr. & Mrs."  Actually, I could have made this card.  Next time, I think I will.

Once we made the necessary folds, we slipped the card inside the envelope with the front facing the finished side of the envelope.  Notice we used a vine print vellum for this project.  Very pretty.

I was very pleased with how this looked tucked under the ribbon on the box with the message on the front of the card showing through the new envelope.

Inside, a simple and heartfelt sentiment to the bride and groom from all of us, including Baxter.  It was a beautiful day and we all had so much fun.  Congratulations again to Bob and Bette.