October 2011
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Sunday Splurge
I know it’s a day late, but better late than never! This splurge I encourage you all to purchase your groceries at your local co-op. What I like to do is buy everything I can from the co-op and what I can’t find from another local grocery store. Fortunately I can find pretty much everything at my co-op, but I know that can get pricy for many of you. So this month I encourage you to...
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Jewelry- Making
Hello everyone! So, now that I’m home from the Navajo Nation after another enlightening experience, I thought I’d share some pictures of a renowned Navajo silversmith making a design (a unicorn) out of recycled metal! Vernon Haskie is one of the most well-known and talented silversmiths in the nation. His forte is in a different area of jewelry design known as inlay.[[MORE]]
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Sunday Splurge
In light of being on the Navajo Nation this week’s sunday splurge is to buy yourself a piece of jewelry. The amazing detail, beautiful stones, and stories behind all of the pieces out on the Nation are inspiring and make every purchase worth while. It is one of my favorite ways to bring back some of my many memories of this culture back with me. So today, I encourage you all to splurge on a...
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The Navajo Nation
Last night, a group of Navajo students, a Navajo elder, a Diné College professor and one of the nation’s most talented silversmith’s joined Winona State Students in presenting collaborative documentaries they created to share the stories and wisdoms of Navajo elders, and preserve their culture permanently.
This past summer, I was lucky enough to travel to the beautiful land in Tsaile,...
September 2011
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Boats and Bluegrass
One of the most amazing bluegrass festivals in Minnesota happened this past weekend. It was filled with delicious food, wonderful people and music you can’t help but groove to! Here are some of my favorite musician and festival photos…
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Sunday Splurge
Hey guys! Sorry this post is a little late- but this splurge I encourage you all to seek out some local artists in your town, believe my they’re there, and support them by buying a piece of their artwork. This weekend I went to a local festival in my town and bought an amazing painting from a local artist that uses recycled doors and windows and paints with recycled latex paint some of the...
Fall Fashion Begins!
I am a huge fan this fall of the wide-legged pants and oversized shirts and sweaters. The kimono-style sweaters, fringed sweaters, and printed and patterned sweaters are very popular in this year’s fall trends. I especially love the baggy blouses underneath a long, patterned sweater- lots and lots of layering. I just love snuggling up in the grass and having a picnic with a cozy sweater to...
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Freedom, Creativity & Inspiration
Recently, I have been diving into the fashion world of the 70s to get some inspiration and creative outfit ideas. I’ve been in a very oldies mood with my music selections consisting of an immense amount of Janis Joplin, Steely Dan, Grateful Dead, etc. So this got me thinking. An icon of the 70s and a one-of-a-kind powerhouse woman that revolutionized the perception of women in the rock world...
TUESDAY TUNE
This tune lifted my spirits after an...
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Sunday Splurge
This week is the week to indulge in supplies for a hobby. For me, my hobbies are writing music, making jewelry, hula hooping and taking photos. Recently, my boyfriend bought a new flash for his camera and has been taking pictures nonstop since. Hobbies are such a great way for us to express ourselves, free our minds of our daily chores and do one thing for ourselves. So I encourage you readers to...
Veggie Sticks!
These kabobs are delicious and SUPER easy to make! I had so much fun deciding what to put on them. Meals like these are so enjoyable because they leave so much room for creativity and experimentation!
For my kabobs I used: Green peppers, mushrooms, onion (grilled onions are just SO yummy!), shrimp marinated in a garlic and lemon sauce, cherry tomatoes (fresh from my garden), and sweet...
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Sunday Splurge
As Fall semester starts for most of you, here’s a lovely tunic from Free People that can last you all the way through spring! Its definitely a fall-colored sweater, with a comfy, relaxed feel. It has a loose fit and looks perfect with a pair of skinny jeans or leggings! What a great back to school splurge!
August 2011
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Garden veggie meals!
My basil and eggplant have finally come! So, in light of that, what a better way to celebrate than to make eggplant parmesan! My boyfriend’s dad gave me the family recipe and my boyfriend was able to add a few items to spice it up- needless to say, it was amazing! We added red peppers and topped a few servings with some giardiniera as well!\
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TUESDAY TUNE
I went to a concert on Saturday to...
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Sunday Splurge
I’m going to a wedding in 2 weeks and recently discovered I didn’t really have anything to wear to it. So this week’s Sunday Splurge is that little black dress that can be worn at any occasion! I spent some time searching for the perfect one, one that’s unique and will stand out against the millions of other little black dresses and I came across this….[[MORE]]
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Green tip for the month...
Try being vegetarian or, for you brave souls, vegan for one month! If you REALLY give it a shot and work to have good nutrition you’ll notice a huge difference in your energy, your attitude, your health, and even help the environment. Eating less meat is one of the greatest ways to go green! Even if you decide to go back to eating meat, you’ll maybe eat it less (and hopefully choose...
nabedell asked: I came across your post today because I've been having an itch to travel again myself. I got to spend 4 months in Rome and they were 4 of the best months of my life. In reading your post I couldn't help but reach out because, like your grandmother, my grandfather was born in Viareggio. It's a beautiful town if you haven't been before. Right on the beach and just a wonderful...
Freedom, Creativity & Inspiration
My boyfriend stumbled upon this and told me I needed to check it out… let’s just say this will be my weekend project! Hope this brings all of you some inspiration for some fun renovation! There is nothing better than a new decoration for your space : ) [[MORE]]
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Tuscon Kale Wraps
I made this recipe (with a few tweaks here and there) that I got off a blog called Rebecca’s Remedy (http://rebeccasremedy.wordpress.com/2010/06/06/collard-green-wrap-ups/)
They are super delicious and EASY to make for all you fellow vegheads and vegans that are used to complicated, long, hard-to-make recipes.[[MORE]]
The recipe calls for:
1 bundle of kale
1 Tomato
1-2 Avodcados
Olive...
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Sunday Splurge
Tickets to a festival! With all this Outside Lands fever those of you craving the music scene should splurge on an upcoming festival. There will be lots of local fests this Labor Day, such as Phish at Redrocks! Take a road trip, camp out and enjoy the blissful, free nature of a music festival. No commitments, no thinking, just pure enjoyment.
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