Well, I continue to explore new and crazy things. I worry that I’m going to develop a complex and you’ll all think I’m crazy. But I swear, this is one of the coolest things...
Well, I continue to explore new and crazy things. I worry that I’m going to develop a complex and you’ll all think I’m crazy. But I swear, this is one of the coolest things...
Hi all- After 10 hours of driving home yesterday I must comment on the fact that my body does not handle road trips like it used to. Who’d have thought that my body’s adaptability would...
Okay all, I hope this isn’t too morbid to talk about, but today’s topic is related to funerals. I came across this amazing website called My Wonderful Life, which essentially lets you...
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Farmer’s Market, but have you REALLY taken the time to check it out? Nick and I have made a tradition of heading down to Lowertown in St. Paul a few...
Well, Nick is always coming up with new and exciting things for us to try. Triking is the latest. Nick went out tonight with an instructor and really enjoyed it and is now encouraging me to give it a...
Oh my gosh. This site was made for me- I can’t believe I didn’t know about it until now! Let me introduce- SMARTY PIG.COM. This FREE site encourages saving for specific goals IN ADVANCE...
Hello all. I’m afraid I’m getting desperate. I’ve had a dream for the last year that I could be a curler by association and belong to the St. Paul Curling Club. I’m totally...
I had heard about the site Bag Borrow or Steal, but had never taken the time to check it out. Ladies, this is the frugal fashionista’s paradise! You can “borrow” jewelry, purses and...
So lately I’ve been wandering around town quite a bit (on foot, as you all know). Since there aren’t many chain stores within walking distance, mostly I end up in little boutiques. And...
I would be lying if I said that I wasn’t thoroughly enamoured with photo shoots. Flashback to my Senior photos- 6 outfits, 5 hours, 4 hairstyles, 1 friend assisting me with outfit changes and...
Holy crap. The things you do for love… So, last night I had the priveledge of going up in the Trike with Don (see previous post on Triking for info about the sport). As you saw in the blog...
I know you all thought I was a wee bit crazy when I started doing the network spinal analysis stuff and I hate to say it, but I told you it would work. I don’t really understand it either...
I profess to be a non-TV girl, but I must confess that my secret addiction is Grey’s Anatomy.  I fully blame Dana for getting me hooked on Grey’s. I had made it through two entire...
The first time I really started to think seriously about getting my own Virtual Assistant was after reading Timothy Ferris’ book, The 4-Hour Workweek. Suggestion: If you haven’t read...
A new trend has been making its way to Mpls/St. Paul – upscale specialty drink bars. We saw the onslaught of wine bars a few years back, but this takes it to a whole new level. Take Barrio...
Peter Mayer’s folk music, that is. I was first introduced to him in College when he’d come do coffeehouse performances at St. Ben’s. There’s something entrancing about the...
Hi All! Remember when I told you about my background in Deli while working in SuperTarget? Well, one of the odd carry-overs has been an obsession with grocery stores. Being on the East Coast is...
Even though I’m not a frequent TV watcher, when I miss an episode I’ll often jump online and watch it after-the-fact. So obviously this is a wonderful thing for current shows on the...
You know me, I’m always on the hunt for a good deal. One deal that I’ve been using for a VERY long time is Student Rush. Alas, it does not work for me any longer, but it can work for...
You know me, I’m pretty much the Queen of Free. This FREE thing I came across, pretty much takes the cake though. It’s called the Twin Cities Experimental College. Basically...
If you’ve never been to the Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis, then it’s time to go. No more excuses- it’s hands-down one of the most enjoyable nights you will have for the entire...
Most of you know that I am a part-time Life Coach, but what you may not know is that I’m also the Marketing Director for a fabulous St Paul Preschool in the Northeast Metro. Please allow me a...
Last night I threw my first 10+ person party in DC. It was an informal gathering- BYOB, appetizers to share, and BUNCO in the community room at our residence. Let me tell you though, I got SOOO...
Okay folks. It’s time to go out on the town for one of the best deals of the year! Restaurant week is an annual event where local restaurateurs showcase their finest offerings at remarkably...
Very exciting news! Jodi Picoult, one of my very favorite authors, is coming to town. She’s written some of these titles that you may recognize: My Sister’s Keeper, The Pact, Plain...
It’s no secret that finances are tough stuff for the majority of people right now. While I will agree that negative returns are no fun, the joy of financial management is in the day-to-day...
Well, I’m back after a week of adventures in DC. Nick and I had one of the most “normal” weeks together that we’ve had in a long time. We managed to have a few date nights...
with Penzey’s Spices! A couple years back I took a cooking class at the Kitchen Window and they went on and on about how the only place that you should ever buy spices is from Penzey’s...
Many of you know this, but for the past 6 years I’ve had the honor of being Estelle’s “Big Sister” in the Big Brother, Big Sister program. We have grown incredibly close...
I know some of you never thought you’d see the day when I would be an early adapter for technological goods. Heck, I didn’t even own a cell phone until I was 21. WHOA. I’ve...
Being that I have event planning in my blood, it’s hard to wrap up an event without sharing some of the magnificent resources that I came across during the planning. I’m all about...
Today’s wedding vendor feature is the harpist that we had play during the cocktail hour. Her name is Laurie Leigh and I found her at a bridal fair. What I loved right from the start about...
Perhaps the hands-down coolest thing we did at our wedding was hire a wedding painter. Yes, that’s right! A real, live wedding painter who created a complete picture during the course of...
The choice of venue for the reception was perhaps the easiest decision I made. We were set on St. Paul for the location, so I set up tours for 317 on Rice Park, The James J. Hill Library, The MN...
From the very beginning Nick and I were set on not having a DJ. Originally, we thought a concert would be neat, but I couldn’t get the artist to agree to do it (he doesn’t do weddings)...
Never been much of a cake girl, so the thought of spending loads of money on something I don’t enjoy pretty much seemed pointless. Now ice cream, that’s a different story! ...
Perhaps you didn’t know this, but I am an ICE CREAM JUNKIE. I love it, love it, love it. In fact, in 2007 I committed to eating ice cream a minimum of once a day from Memorial Day to Labor...
Nick and I had been debating the merits of taking a video camera with us to Manila. Initially, we were looking at full-size HD cameras, but then we stumbled upon the pocket camcorder. We ended up...
Oh my gosh. This is really happening. We are exactly one month out from leaving! That is insane. For those of you wondering about the Wheels Up reference above, it references the wheels going...
We’re all about new experiences lately and this definitely fit the bill. My in-laws live on beautiful Chesapeake Bay and they invited us over for a crab-eating shindig before we left the...
Hi all- These are another great find from my conference on Friday and they are just too COOL to keep to myself. I only found it because someone handed me their business card and I stopped dead in...
Sorry folks! All this packing has been getting in the way of my blogging. I’m going to attempt 2 posts today to make up for it! This tardy post is a follow-up from last weekend’s...
Hello all, please indulge me for a moment and allow me to gush about my most recent pleasure, The Spa. I know that I’ve written about this before, but I haven’t really given you a run...
not to write about massages anymore! But then the internet went down yesterday….and I just felt like The Spa was calling to me….”Come visit Sarah, we miss you”….and I...
Since I haven’t written about ice cream in quite some time, I thought I’d use a post to share my latest indulgence with you. Doesn’t it look good!? And let me tell you...
On Saturday the unimaginable happened. I FOUND CORN DOGS! And not just any corn dogs, I found MY BRAND of corn dogs. How is that possible??? I do not know. I am still trying to wrap my mind...
Ahh, some days my new life amuses me. Like today, when I was invited to “High Tea” at the Peninsula Hotel. Can’t say I’ve ever been to “Tea” before, let along...
Oh my goodness, Oh my goodness, Oh my goodness!! I FINALLY got the one thing that I’ve been pining my whole life for (besides a husband and a blow-out wedding). I wanted what every little...
All I can say is WOW. I am still reeling 5 days after seeing Michael Jackson’s This Is It. I can’t seem to get it out of my head… I struggle to even write a review of it, as the...
Yes, it is true. We are still sick. New symptoms seem to be showing up each day. I haven’t kicked my cough yet despite all the various remedies I’ve tried. And then Nick woke up...