How to Polish a Crown is certainly a topic everyone can use, especially since we’re headed into the holidays—bringing out the good silver, and shining the jewels…and of course, Our Crowns! Almost everyone has something that can benefit from a good polishing. I never liked the smell of silver polish, and the old traditional way […]
Banana Water Oatmeal
Bananas! I never really liked them. When I was a child, I had a terrible time learning to swallow a capsule. To avoid this drama, my parents would break my medicine capsule open, and fold the contents into a banana. I loved the banana, until I hit the pocket with the bitter medicine in it. […]
Vitamix Summer Corn & Squash Soup
Mac and I are starting to get back to very simple meals. A daily pot of beans in the slow cooker, salad—kale or romaine, and a Vitamix soup. It’s simplistic, nourishing, and a process that makes it easy to eat at home. That said, I will begin posting more Vitamix (or Other Brand Blender or […]
Chocolate Fix Cured by a Blender
That’s right, with only four ingredients you can get your Chocolate Fix from a Blender—or in my case, a Vitamix. It’s delicious, easy and usable in assorted ways. Serve warm as a dipping sauce with fruit or ice cream. You can also grab a mixing bowl, pour in the chocolate and stir-in anything you like in […]
Happy Holidays and My New Year
Dear Readers, Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I have a few things to look forward to as we embrace a new year. My new PhebePhillips(dot)com site will be coming soon. It’s quite comprehensive and has proven to be a bigger beast than I can manage alone. Beyond the […]
Elderberry Syrup Recipe and a Few Other Cold and Flu Fighting Tips
So, it’s after Thanksgiving and into the holidays. Uncle Alfred and Aunt Gracie showed up sick for their holiday visit, didn’t they? Today you went over to your brother’s house, and he, his wife and three kids had drippy noses. They did, didn’t they? They told you it was allergies, didn’t they? And you, well, […]
Vitamix Reconditioned Units the Best Value, Best Gift
The Vitamix Certified Reconditioned 5300 model is on sale with free shipping now till December 31st, 2017 for $259.95 (Originally $360.00) It comes with a 5 year, free, Standard Warranty. Extend an additional 3 years for $75.00 within the first 30 days of purchase. Vitamix Reconditioned Units are by far one of the best values, […]
Poodle Henry Franklin Hargrove
Poodle Henry Franklin Hargrove April 22, 2004 – July 24, 2017 We are heartbroken to say goodbye to Poodle Henry. Words cannot describe the joy he brought to our lives. It was an honor to live with such a grand being. He left this life adorned in flowers from the Indian Temple at Kalachandji’s […]
My Official Book Blurb for my book, Why Me?
Above is the cover of my book and printed below is My Official Book Blurb introducing you to, Why Me? Positive Verse for Loss and Sadness. It’s been a big week here at my desk. Many of you don’t know that I am working to write and illustrate my past characters into storybooks. However, I […]
HURRAW! They’re here!
HOORAY for HURRAW! Lip Balm, and friendship gifts, and opportunities to give gifts! HURRAW! Brand began as an obsession to create THE perfect balm, and they did. The exclamation mark (!) is part of their branding. Organic, vegan, raw ingredients ensure integrity of the product. Daily, several tubes live in my tote, my makeup drawer, […]
Spicy Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Now that Fall decorations are coming to a close, you can toss those pumpkins, but save the seeds…or buy a bag of raw seeds from the grocery store! I’m fascinated with seasonal benefits of food, and how Fall gourds are nutritionally packed to ward off colds and seasonal illness. Pumpkin seeds are said to be […]