tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863603137151487802012-01-20T16:39:49.454-07:00A Back to Basics Blog with Simple Tips Aimed at Enhancing Life.Caroline Gilbraithhttps://profiles.google.com/115519823357392819884noreply@blogger.comBlogger231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286360313715148780.post-57184466765629495092011-12-21T07:51:00.000-07:002011-12-21T07:53:25.700-07:00

Every year I make this decadent fudge, which tastes like I spent hours in the kitchen whipping up. It is the best gift to bring to a gathering and you can literally throw it together in less than 15 minutes. 1 package of Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Line a small shallow baking pan (8 x 8 x 2) with wax paper.  Stir

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Good Morning everyone! I just saw a status from Canyon Ranch on Facebook that said "How will you nurture yourself today?" Love that this simple reminder is phrased as a question which tends to get ones mind thinking ...... "I DO deserve to nurture myself" and the creativity of just thinking "how will I do that?" is just a delicious way to start the day. At my stillness meditation group yesterday

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I was one of the lucky ones to set up a free lifetime storefront on supadupa. carolines.mysupadupa.com/ So easy to set up, great templates and am looking forward to putting some more work into it! Looks like it would be a worthwhile thing to check out, even though the freebie has ended -- who knows, maybe they will offer it again!

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Vintage for the Holidays – 20% off: "Take 20% off entire order before shipping"

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As a cancer survivor, I often find myself interpreting and internalizing things in a much more connected way than I had before my diagnosis.  I've always been very spiritual and have known in my heart that things happen for a reason.  I believe that it's our job as humans to discover the connections that are set out for us and to realize that there really are no coincidences.  This belief

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I just have to share this fabulous barkcloth shirt that I have on auction right now.  This Kay O'Kauai Hawaii shirt has such a quality feel to it, and its bright, vibrant colors are truly masculine.   The best feature of this shirt are the goldtone Tiki buttons!  What a one of a kind find!  http://tinyurl.com/yls66du

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Check out this great Eco-Friendly Blog from Sweet Greens. She is also the professional Blogger for Cascadian Farms. Do your part in trying to reduce our Ecological Footprint and forward this blog to your friends!

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For anyone who is confused with the Etsy GM feed process, check out this Blog by fellow Etsian 'GoTo'. Easy to understand directions and tricks to help wade through the learning curve. Thanks again GoTo! Go To Great Panes » FAQs about the new Etsy GM feed

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I love stories about strong women who have defied the odds and made their mark on the world. I think this comes in part from the fact that I come from a line of strong women with varied levels of remarkable accomplishments. For example, my maternal Grandmother earned her Masters Degree in Physiology and her sister piloted her own plane around the country. All of this took place in the early

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It's been another wonderful holiday season, full of celebrations, wonderful food and family. I feel so blessed to be able to be here and be able to take part in another season. New Year's Eve really holds a special place in my heart ~ almost akin to birthdays now. I find myself reflecting on the past year and not taking it for granted that I was able to participate. When you or a loved one is

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Here I am fooling around for two days trying only to create a clickable Etsy store link in my outgoing emails. I knew that I could just put my store address into the signature page, but I also wanted to be able to customize my font, color, etc and not just have a standard blah, blue, boring link.I followed all of the directions that I could Google and finally realized today that I was making it

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Last November, I helped coordinate and serve a Pre Thanksgiving meal at my sons' school. While the other volunteer's all sported gorgeous vintage aprons, I was immediately green with envy. I was almost taken aback that I, the self proclaimed vintage diva, didn't even "think" about looking for and showing off a fabulous vintage find.Almost immediately, my quest for a vintage apron began. I was

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I'm just having too much fun with my blog! My husband's translation would be *obsessed*. Due to my past experience as an educator, I feel like I am almost mandated to share my learning curve with you!Just go to TheCutestBlogOnTheBlock and they will walk you through the process of creating your own custom signature.I used Photoshop. For those who do not have Photoshop, try MyLiveSignature. If

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  I just bought this beautiful bib from The Purple Cow on Etsy! What I love the most about this adorable bib is that it is lined in soft chenille, which appeals to my vintage roots.....and the baby is super cute too!

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I don't know about you, but I can honestly say that I am addicted to collecting! Let's see if you can relate to my personal top 10!10. You have stacks or bags of newly acquired "stuff" squirreled all around your house and you can't remember what is in those bags or stacks.9. You have created a "work shop" for your stuff.8. The back of your car is full of garage sale or thrift store finds

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HAPPY ETSY DAY! ♥*¨)¸.•´¸.•*´¨) ¸.•*´¨)(¸.•´ (¸*´¨(♥ FREE US SHIPPING ALL DAY!(¸.•´ (¸.•´♥This great offer is almost over, so hurry and take advantage of it!

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Aren't these earrings fun? I just had to share this find from Daisytoad.Etsy.com Talk about going out on the town in style! One of a kind accessory to give you that extra bit of luck, you will be the talk of the casino! Great find Daisytoad!

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On Sunday, I participated in my third Komen 5K walk as a survivor! If you have ever attended a Komen race, you know how awesome and overwhelming this event is. As a survivor, I can tell you that I am awestruck each year when I see the vast amount of people who, in one way or another, are touched by breast cancer and drawn to participate in this larger than life event. 14,000 people attended

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I just had to make this cake, in spring colors for Easter! When I was a girl, my mother would make checkerboard cakes for us. She also made money cakes. She wrapped quarters, dimes and nickles with aluminum foil and baked them in a cake! My mom is a hoot. There's always some fun memory of something! Like the time that she hid peanuts all over the backyard for my brothers birthday party and

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Anyone who spends enough time on the internet knows how frustrating it can be to find a safe reliable online marketplace. Then, I stumbled into Etsy. I have to admit, that I am a past eBay seller, who wanted to find a new place to peddle my wares. My main focus was support, a positive climate and something different. I can't even remember how I stumbled upon Etsy, but it has been a great

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Most people who know me, know that I have a 9 year old deaf son named John. John and I usually communicate fairly well. I am finally taking a formalized ASL class at the community college and am amazed that after almost 10 years of signing, how much I am learning in regards to ASL grammar! I'm actually learning more about English grammar as well....that's another story...This morning, John and

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I decided to redirect my walk this morning to the Richard & Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Plaza at the edge of Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona. Something was telling me to go there, as I'd never physically gone there before. I've driven by more times than I can remember and glanced over at the plaza and the gorgeous statues always feeling a sense of calm.This morning, I took the time to read the

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