Tag: summer fun on a budget
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The Party’s Over (But What a Party)
I was out past my bedtime last night and seem to be paying for it with a crazy headache today. But it was worth it: I saw Chris Stapleton with friends at a nearby outdoor venue. He was amazing! I’d go see him again. Love his voice. It felt like the perfect finale to what…
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Midyear Assessment
Jumping off the daily treadmill for a minute to think about how I’m meeting my goals (or not). Here are the goals I put in my New Year’s post: I’ve had a change of heart regarding groceries. I’m not doing Costco anymore or worrying about food prices too much. I just don’t have time to…
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Vacation Notes
Please excuse my detailed description of our vacation. It was one I’d like to remember. I had been a little down on the idea of a family vacation, but this one proved me wrong. Everyone got along, I slept well, and everyone did a decent job of cleaning up after themselves. I think it helped…
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Chlorine Dreams
My only focus this week was making it to 5 pm Friday, when my vacation officially began. I didn’t do much during the week besides work, do some cleaning in the wake of Aspen the foster puppy, and run some errands. And work in the garden. More beans, peppers and onions this week. Friday night…
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Not All Athletes Wear Shoes
This sentiment was on someone’s shirt at Saturday’s swim meet. Yes, here’s to water sports! Here’s to any sport where you can have a five-minute open swim for spectators in the middle of the match! I didn’t know this was a thing, and was disappointed I didn’t have my bathing suit on. I would have…
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Admire My Beans
Many thanks to the Collingswood Civic Collective for sponsoring the House and Garden Tour yesterday! My friend K and I visited all six gardens and one house. It was so inspiring to see the amazing spaces people have created — some large, some small. My personal favorite was probably Dan’s (of Front Yard Food NJ).…
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I Am a Flash from the Sun
I’m riding high on the excitement of summer and a three-day weekend: got my first sunburn, saw lightning bugs, had my first dip in the pool, and celebrated the solstice, a little early. It was a rough week at work and my day off on Friday could not come fast enough. Thursday night was busy:…
Garden State of Mind 