Category Archives: Product Raves

Not on the packing list

Posted on April 10, 2013 by wonkydonkey

We recently restarted our subscription to Full Circle, and our weekly box of organic produce was waiting for me when I got up this morning. I was just putting the last of it into the fridge and turned around to … Continue reading →

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Social art

Posted on January 18, 2013 by wonkydonkey

A couple of months ago, a friend of mine started something. I’m not sure if she understood exactly what she was doing, or maybe she did. She is also a crafty person, and she thought that I (and a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Raves, Soap & Other Crafts | 2 Comments

Apple of my eye

Posted on September 25, 2012 by wonkydonkey

Ordinary on the outside. Extraordinary on the inside! Anyone know what kind of apple this is? It’s very tasty; was in a box of mixed apples & pears we received today from one of our consultants.

Posted in Gardening, Health & Wellness, Product Raves | 1 Comment

Bye-bye baggies

Posted on June 8, 2012 by wonkydonkey

If you know me, you know that I have a “thing” against disposable items. We (as a society) throw out so much stuff, and it drives me batty. Recycling, yes, that’s an option – but the item still has to … Continue reading →

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Droppin’ it to Dropbox

Posted on May 24, 2012 by wonkydonkey

I’m sure many of you already know about this, but I ran across this really cool program a few weeks ago and just have to tell you about it because I am loving it. Here’s the thing: I’m a knitter. … Continue reading →

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Multicolored

Posted on May 23, 2012 by wonkydonkey

I cast on a pair of socks for June (I’m doing a pair a month this year, and am a little ahead) – this pair is a frankensock kind of thing; I’m using scraps in several colors. The yarns so … Continue reading →

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A.W.O.L.

Posted on April 14, 2012 by wonkydonkey

What happened to Australian Toaster Biscuits??  I loved those things, and they disappeared from the grocery stores several years ago. I keep searching, hoping someone will have them but no, just regular English Muffins… There is a crumpet shop near my office, … Continue reading →

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Pay it off quicker

Posted on February 20, 2012 by wonkydonkey

With my mortgage refinance in the works, I figured today would be a good day to share a simple tool for calculating how you can, by paying just a little extra on your monthly mortgage bill, pay it off sooner … Continue reading →

Posted in House stuff, Money, Product Raves, Product Reviews | 2 Comments

Free lunch

Posted on October 6, 2011 by wonkydonkey

I love that saying, that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. I think it all depends on your perspective and what you are willing to do / put up with. There are quite a few companies, mostly restaurants, … Continue reading →

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Cupcakes

Posted on July 12, 2011 by wonkydonkey

A plug for a friend of mine, who makes the most scrumptious cupcakes ever – and they are non-dairy (if that matters). This is her picture, which I stole because it’s so beautiful: And her site: Crazy Cake Recipes Try … Continue reading →

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