Weekend Fairs

Maybe it's because Eli & I always sing "Wonderwheel," maybe it's because fairs represented such magical times of my youth where I was given a glimpse of freedom to do something daring, if only for a moment, maybe it's the glimmer of the crowds of the city that I grew up in...but if I hear "fair," I WANT to go!

Salt River Fields Balloon Festival

• kids area
• skydiving
• arts & crafts
• balloon rides
• EastonAshe performs

Friday April 8th 4 to 11pm

Saturday April 9th 1 to 11pm

http://www.srfballoonfestivals.com/SRFBalloonFestivals/Event_Information.html

Raising Responsible Citizens Starts In School?!`

We can only hope it would and could here in the public school system! Just as I feel we should adopt more of the Canadians healthcare policy, maybe we should look to this school for some MAJOR inspiration as well!

http://greenopolis.com/goblog/joe-laur/school-recycling

Follow That Blog...it leads to creativity & inspiration...

What an amazing inspiration Dana LaRue and her site is! Now, more than ever, is the time to start following; Dana, in a purely raw and humble way, has fully disclosed her medical situation of the severe difficulties that are faced by herself, family, and business when coping with her autoimmune disease and is now announcing a fundraiser.

Dishing for Dana will donate a portion to the American Autoimmune Related Disease Association http://aarda.org/ and, in return, release links to some great collections of recipes, which I know my foodie friends will LOVE!

Please check out the story here, for her story is close to my heart:

http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2011/04/dishing-for-dana-a-broke-ass-bride-fundraiser/

It is a:

These Deals Are Making Me Dizzy...But What a Doozy!

I don't usually share deals unless they are SUPER-DUPER deals and/or great sites; this site is a local site AND gives back to the organization of YOUR choice (school or charity) with every purchase. If the org. isn't listed, just suggest it to them! 

Follow this link:

http://tinyurl.com/25g9gxn

Can't wait to take advantage of this!

http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

FREE ENTRANCE TO MANY NATIONAL PARKS!

All throughout the year!

Heir to my treasures

So one of the women at my favorite places to go treasure hunting is now quite familiar with me and took a liking to my son. Now that we are having such an early heatwave she offered him a gift; he got to choose a little toy fan. He choose the one that needs batteries and has a water dispenser. When he asked if I had batteries in my purse (yes, I have been know to even carry back-up batteries in my magical carpet bag), I said I am not sure what type it needs. Before he handed the "toy" to me for me to look at, he responded "it takes L - I - T - E type batteries. Do you have those?" When I looked down at the fan to figure out what he was talking about, because even though he is only 3, he is really smart and is learning about AA v. AAA, he was already being branded by liquor companies!

seasons change, so does the wardrobe!

I sold the most marvelous disco dress and said goodbye to some cool book and furniture finds...So now that the weather is finally stabilizing it's time to post some great new things! I'm on a roll; clearing out the inventory and ready to go treasure hunting!