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I'm getting close to having enough pull-tabs to make my first pull-tab chair. I can't wait! Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. Life gets in the way. More to come soon. Read Full Story

I couldn't resist sharing the following picture. I would give credit where credit is due, but it came to me in the form of an email that must have been forwarded a thousand times, with no credits. No, this is NOT what I look like on the back on Randy's bike! :) Read Full Story

It's here! Buckler's Craft Fair at the Lakeland Center. Saturday and Sunday, October 2nd and 3rd from 10 a.m. to 5 on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 on Sunday. I try to go every time they're in town. The handmade crafts are gorgeous and the home decor is always beautiful. There are unique gift ideas and new products to check out. It's inside so it's air-conditioned. Being at the Lakeland Center Read Full Story

I've been away from my blog for a while, but I'm back. 2010 so far has been very busy but great. I've been to Sea World, Busch Gardens, Indian Rocks Beach, Knoxville NSRA car show, Leesburg Bikefest, Daytona Bike Week, Bradenton drag races, and I have so much more planned! If you love steel roller coasters, you must check out Sea World's Manta. You ride facing DOWN. It's a great ride! Busch Read Full Story

The recycleitpolkcounty website has some good information on WHY we should recycle and it's in a very simple, easy to read chart. Please take a moment to read this and think twice before you throw anything into your trash can! How Long Will Our Trash Be Around? Cigarette Butts 1-5 years Wool sock 1-5 years Orange and banana peels up to 2 years Plastic coated paper 5 years Plastic bags 10-20 years Plastic film containers 20-30 years Nylon fabric 30-40 years Leather up... Read Full Story

Name: TeenyGender: FemaleAge: 5 monthsSpecies: CatBreed: Domestic ShorthairOrphaned Since: 11/14/2009  Teeny may be tiny but her heart is huge.  She is very energetic and friendly with anyone who will love her.  She has been here for 2 months just waiting for someone to take her home. Stop by and meet her today.   Name: LukeGender: MaleAge: 2 yrs 8 mthsSpecies: CatBreed: Turkish VanOrphaned Read Full Story

A local green business expo is being held at the Lakeland Center on February 27th, 2010. With free parking and free admission, there is really no excuse for not going to check it out. Exhibitors will feature an array of green services and products, along with sustainability presentations all day long. Check out the details at the GreenHome Wamalama site now! Read Full Story

Yesterday I went mattress shopping. It's a difficult decision; choosing a mattress. You have to lay on it and decide in 20 seconds or so if this is going to be comfortable for you eight hours at a time, every single night. That's a big decision to make in 20 seconds. They should let you spend the night in the store to be sure it's the one you want. (just kidding). Then there's the price! I hadn't Read Full Story

Lakeland, Florida has two "pool halls". Sure, there are many more businesses who have a pool table or two, but if you are looking for a place where you can almost be guaranteed a table, you have two to choose from. Which one is better? As a Lakelander for over 20 years now, and a patron of both, I thought my insight and experiences might be helpful for anyone trying to decide which one to go to. Read Full Story

Check out this bird house I made using an old bird-house shaped napkin holder and an expired license plate. I found the napkin holder on Freecycle, and the SPCA gave me their old vehicle license plates to use in a craft project, since they know of my thrifty-crafty style. I put the two together, added some popsicle sticks to fill in the side openings and voila!...A beautiful bird house the SPCA will hang on their property so they can shelter birds! Read Full Story