★~ Odds and Ends Winner: Congratulations, Joanne, you won last weeks Odds and End give-away! We will ship out your Nancy Boy products on Monday! See below for this weeks Odds and Ends Give-A-Way. ★~ Another Point of View: The Chicago Tribune insists you sign up to read most of their articles on the internet and … Continue reading Odds and Ends: Fun Links
March
National Doctors Day, Take a Walk In the Park Day, Pencil Day, Turkey Neck Soup Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 30, 2013 ★~ "To do good work, one must eat well, be well housed, have one's fling from time to time, smoke one's pipe, and drink one's coffee in peace": Vincent van Gogh, ★~ National Doctors Day: The first Doctors’ Day observance was March 30, 1933, in Winder, Ga. The … Continue reading National Doctors Day, Take a Walk In the Park Day, Pencil Day, Turkey Neck Soup Day
Mom and Pop Business Owner Day, March Borrowing Days, Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 29, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: The worst blast comes on the Borrowing Days. ~ March Lore ★~ March: Borrowing Days: The Borrowing Days (or Borrowed Days) are the last three days of March (and sometimes the first three of April, making in all six days). Traditionally, these days are cold and … Continue reading Mom and Pop Business Owner Day, March Borrowing Days, Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
Eggsibit Day, Something on a Stick Day, National Black Forest Cake Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 28, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: ★~Eggsibit Day: The history of decorating eggs goes back to pre-recorded time. Most cultures have, at one time or another, had a tradition of decorating and giving eggs as gifts. Many artists love the challenge of decorating eggs due to their unique shape … Continue reading Eggsibit Day, Something on a Stick Day, National Black Forest Cake Day
Quirky Country Western Song Day, Holi, Joe Day, Spanish Paella Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 27, 2013 ★~ Full Moon: Today's Libra Moon is the first full Moon of the astrological year, which begins with Aries. It is a special Moon for many religions, especially Judaism and Christianity, because it marks both Passover and Easter. . Like the season of Spring, the Sun in … Continue reading Quirky Country Western Song Day, Holi, Joe Day, Spanish Paella Day
Peeps Pie and Peeps Topiary
On Tuesday I made a Peeps pie and a Peeps topiary. Early in the day I spray-painted the stick that I would use for my Peeps topiary green. I bought this amazing green paint with lots of glitter in it (I was deprived of glitter as a child and find it hard to walk … Continue reading Peeps Pie and Peeps Topiary
Make Up Your Own Holiday,National Nougat Day, Spinach Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 26, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence. ~ Robert Frost ★~ Make Up Your Own Holiday: If you could “call a holiday,” what would it celebrate? Brussels sprouts? Cable television? YOU? How about a “Bring it … Continue reading Make Up Your Own Holiday,National Nougat Day, Spinach Day
Tolkien Reading Day, Pecan Day, International Waffle Day, Lobster Newburg Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 25, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “The world is my lobster.” - Henry J. Tillman ★~ Tolkien Reading Day: A day dedicated to reading the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, including The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Celebrated on the fictional anniversary of the downfall of Sauron, the … Continue reading Tolkien Reading Day, Pecan Day, International Waffle Day, Lobster Newburg Day
Fun Fact Sunday, Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 24, 2013 Shahara Bridge - This bridge was build to fight turkish invaders. The legend says that the local people can remove the bridge in a few minutes in case of danger. The local residents still cross it as a part of their daily routine. ★~ Today’s Quote:“This wasn't … Continue reading Fun Fact Sunday, Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
Odds and Ends: Fun Links
I love Nancy Boy, products! The products are developed and tested by the owners (hence the “tested on boyfriends, not on animals” slogan). Products are simply packaged, high quality with the emphasis on great ingredients rather than fancy containers or design. Nancy Boy products are only advertised by word-of-mouth, and by people who love their … Continue reading Odds and Ends: Fun Links