Strange how nerve-wracking a first post can be–I feel like I need to have some grandiose introduction or a profound thought to share. Unfortunately, I have neither of those for you today, but I...
Strange how nerve-wracking a first post can be–I feel like I need to have some grandiose introduction or a profound thought to share. Unfortunately, I have neither of those for you today, but I...
So I got rid of my car! I know you’re probably thinking that I’m crazy right now, but I swear, carless living has been one of the best things I’ve done for myself in a long time...
I am enamored with my latest eco find. This trendy little bag rolls up into a compact unit that can be stored in your purse or car. What blows my mind is that it’s waterproof, fashion-forward...
Nick and I decided to take a spontaneous trip to see Mount Rushmore, so I’ll be taking a blogging break for a few days. We also managed to land a cabin in Custer State Park, which is supposed...
So, I came across this crazy contraption called the Pedal Pub and decided I must share it with you. This wild ride can be rented for $120-$140 an hour, depending on the time length you want to take...
25. Pit Toilets: By the 2000 Census, the number of Americans who lacked indoor plumbing was down to 0.6%. Even though that’s still an awful lot of Americans using an outhouse or pit toilet...
If you’ve lived in Minnesota for long, you’ve probably heard of Andrew Zimmern. He’s most commonly known for the food column he writes for Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine. Or perhaps...
Well, the U of M has done it again. If you thought the Honeycrisp was good, wait until you try Zestar! First, a little background on the U of M’s Fruit Breeding program: It dates back as far as...
1. Kick the Bottled Water Habit. Every year, 1.5 mil barrels of oil go to making plastic water bottles used in the United States, and less than a quarter of those bottles are recycled, so choose a...
I’ll keep it short and sweet today. I’m getting sick of evite. I know it works, but that’s all anyone uses. If you feel like spicing up your party life, check out these online...
The following is a public service announcement brought to you by Sarah Miller: Are you sick and tired of receiving heaps of junk mail? I know I am, but I had no idea how to make it stop. Well...
You will be amused by this, I promise. It takes me back to my early Mario days (Note: We were never allowed to own a Nintendo, so I had to beg my friends and neighbors to let me play- I...
Click here to listen to the audio on MPR and read the article: hour_car_solar Well, it’s not very big, but it’s there… not that I’m complaining! It sure was fun…...
Ha! It seems quite fitting to post the Engagement Photos after the wedding photos, given the strange order that things are playing out in. We shot at the W Hotel – Foshay Tower in...
Well, I recently came across this fantastic site called fontifier and couldn’t resist sharing it! The basic premise is that for $9 this company will turn your handwriting into a font that you...
Remember awhile back when I begged someone to join the St. Paul Curling Club so that I could come observe? Well, my sister answered the plea! Let me tell you, it was no easy task. Rumor has it...
This year, I noticed that when our phone books arrived in the lobby of my condo, they sat there for weeks without the pile going down. That caused me to think – who really uses the phone book...
What a night. WHOA. I don’t think you could pay me enough to get on a bucking animal. I had the opportunity to attend the rodeo on Saturday night with EN. We had a blast cheering on our...
Lately I’ve been booking a lot of flights out East to visit Nick. Most times it’s been easy as pie using the online booking system. But then I ran into a glitch and needed to talk to...
Ladies- I think most of us can recall a time in our lives when we were invited to attend an in-home party. It may have been tupperware, baskets, candles or stamps; the options are endless. ...
Nick and I have been in an experience-based gift giving phase due to the lack of physical goods we can take with us to Manila. I started poking around on the internet and came across this fabulous...
On Sunday I was the recipient of my very first shower, hosted by my family and co-workers from LADC. My wonderful mother Janet dreamed up a tacky-tourist theme for the day – complete with...
That is the questions I’ve heard a lot recently from the 25+ crowd. There seems to be a cool societal evolution happening right now which is making it acceptable for “older”...
I couldn’t resist sharing this – it was just too darn cute! From bottom to top: Janet, Jenna, Emily, Beth, Sarah
I fell in love with these photos recently and just HAD to post them. They are part of an ad campaign for Hickey Freeman. The cool twist is that the model, Reed, went to my high school. I am...
Greetings blog readers- I’m sad to tell you that I won’t be around for the next 7 days, as it is imperitive that I participate in my last family vacation for quite some time. We are off...
Greetings all – sorry for the delayed absence! I am back to blogging! In my defense, I have been quite busy though! After a delightful week in Mexico with the fam, I spent the last few...
Well, here’s your chance. Introducing KIVA, the world’s first person-to-person micro-lending site. I came across this in a magazine and just HAD to pass it along. For as little as...
As you know, I’ve been spending quite a bit of time on airplanes recently. In the April version of the Delta Skymag, they had a hilarious section about new slang words that have been created...
Today we’re going to learn some fun facts about the Philippines, so that you can be as knowledgeable as I am about this great country! Here we go: The Philippines is an archipelago of more...
I’ve been reminiscing about my childhood recently and was thinking about the TV shows that I couldn’t live without. Full House and The Price is Right were definitely favorites, but the...
Have you noticed that business cards don’t seem to fit very well in this new technological age? Granted, they’re obviously a valuable tool, there’s just no forward button that you...
My, how quickly the days are passing! I think that’s a good sign, right?? Pretty normal week here but it seems worthy of a posting. The Helper- We finished our first week and are gelling...
I’m enjoying doing a random update every so often, as I have a few fun pieces of “news-worthy” stuff that don’t merit an entire post (unlike corn dogs!!). As long as...
This is a bit of a deviation from my normal posts, but it seemed too good not to pass along, so here goes! Just learned about this site called The Grocery Game. Teri, the woman that began the...
Dear Minnesota Friends, Please stop complaining about the snow on Facebook. I do not feel sorry for you. Yes, I know it’s cold and the hairs in your nose are freezing and that you’re...
Ah, what a strange time it’s been lately. Holiday events wrapped up around the 15th because 50-60% of the expat population was going home. I was doing really well up until the activity...
Every year JWT Advertising, the largest advertising agency in the US, publishes a list of trends that will define the year. Their intent is to identify larger social patterns that are emerging and...
My thoughts this week have been filled with curiosity around what 2010 will hold for both myself and the planet. Times are a changing. Just listening to stories about what expat life was like 5...
I am simply addicted to this song at the moment. Produced by the Philippines Department of Tourism, it features 21 top Filipino artists. It’s magical! Take 5 minutes and enjoy the...
Awww. What can I say? I’m a sucker for weddings. Especially for my own. As you know, my big day was a 20 year event in the making. I can remember back to 7th or 8th grade when I...
Okay, so I’m sorry to feature an out-dated chart, but it was the best one I could find. I was truly inspired when I learned that over 7,100 US communities have implemented Pay-As-You-Throw...
OMG, this is a great way to start your Monday!  Check out this remarkable video shot from a streetcar traveling down Market Street in San Francisco in 1905.  This was just one year before the...
Seriously, you know how much I love finding up and coming musical talent. This video was spreading like viral wildfire yesterday and after watching it ohhh, maybe 10 times, I decided it was...
OMG, I nearly peed my pants when I learned that my favorite up-and-comer of the moment Sam Tsui is auditioning for GLEE’s open casting calls (that happens to be my favorite SHOW of the moment)...
Hey, remember that great video by the band OK Go where they’re dancing on the treadmills? Click HERE if you haven’t seen it yet, it’s a must! Well, they’re at it again...