DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

   This comes from www.notjustpaperandglue.com .   Cute, unique and very easy to make, instead of the regualr plasitc bottles that it usually comes in.  Also it wouldn't need to be refilled very often.  Enjoy! Mason Jar Soap Dispenser Pinterest is one of my favorite places to browse for inspiration. One of the most fascinating things I have found are soap dispensers made from old mason jars. I have plenty of mason jars so this would be a great addition to our master bathroom. Source: theblissfullycontentlife.blogspot.com via Not Just Paper and Glue on Pinterest I wanted to add some decoration to the soap dispensers but I knew I could not put anything on the outside that could not be washed down. The perfect solution would be to put the decoration on the inside. I found some clear pump bottles that fit perfectly inside of my pint jars. I had my husband drill a hole into each of the jar lids and then I attached the bottles to the lids. I spr...

   This comes from www.bonappetit.com . They are always on the cusp of all things past, present and future that has to do with food (sounds like the ghost of Christmas past, present and future)!  Good luck in the coming New Year and enjoy yourself too! 1. Seafood CSAs     It started with kale and kohlrabi, then expanded to eggs and meat. Now the noble CSA model is supporting seafood programs like Siren SeaSA, Cape Ann Fresh Catch, and Port Clyde Fresh Catch, which bring sparkling-fresh fish to your kitchen. Crate to Plate, based in Midcoast Maine, lets subscribers lease lobster traps (you can pick and track yours online) and guarantees delivery of at least 40 lively critters during peak season. Sign up now; traps go fast. cratetoplate.com 2. Asian-Inspired Subs    With all due respect to the BLT, the best sandwiches these days are the ones piled with pickled vegetables, cilantro, cucumbers, and spicy mayo. First it was th...

   Today begins a new year – two thousand and nine. To celebrate the new year, I have put together a list of significant events that have happened in man’s history on this day. It was not until the 16th century that the majority of countries in the West began to use January 1st as the first day of the year – prior to that many nations used the Feast of the Assumption (March 25). This list includes only events that happened on January 1st. The list is in chronological order. Happy New Year! Significant Events 1 – 5 1) 404 AD – The last known gladiatorial competition in Rome takes place (gladiators pictured above) 2) 630 – Muhammad sets out toward Mecca with the army that captures it bloodlessly. 3) 1515 – King Francis I of France (France’s first Renaissance monarch) succeeds to the French throne. 4) 1772 – The first traveler’s cheques, which can be used in 90 European cities, go on sale in London. 5) 1788 – First edition of The Times of London, previous...