My short hike through one of my favorite places, Pulaski Park, in the northwest corner of RI, taught me how to get savvy with selfies (still working on that, lol!) and found interesting wildlife and habitats along the way and ended with a fantastic meal of roasted squash over pasta with my very simple veggie … Continue reading Mid-Summer Hike and Foodie Delights
Category: seasonal
What Do You Know About Your Favorite Sunscreen?
An excerpt from Dr. Axe website shows that all sunscreens are not created equally. In fact, a 2017 report from Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that nearly 75 percent of sunscreens didn’t work. This is EWG’s 11th Annual Guide to Sunscreens report, and the results show that while there have been major improvements over the last decade, the vast majority … Continue reading What Do You Know About Your Favorite Sunscreen?
Mostly Raw Summer Rolls
Ingredients 2 vegan whole wheat, spinach, carrot or spring roll wraps 1/2 cup diced red peppers 1/2 cup diced yellow pepper 1/2 cup diced red cabbage 2 large carrots, peeled 2 tbsp Your favorite hummus 2 tbsp raw, unsalted sunflower seeds or use any raw seeds of your choice Instructions Heat wraps … Continue reading Mostly Raw Summer Rolls
Lightning Bugs or Fireflies?
Fireflies or Lightning Bugs? Did you live in an area that had fireflies? What did you call them when you were growing up? Whatever you grew up calling them, it's reminiscent of summertime! Many backyards are already aglow with magical fireflies – or lightning bugs, as many people call them. On warm evenings, there’s nothing … Continue reading Lightning Bugs or Fireflies?
Daylight Saving Time…Dread It Or Love It?
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting our clocks ahead one hour in the spring and back again in the fall from standard time. This practice is devised to take advantage of more natural light during the summertime and reduce the amount of energy needed for artificial lighting in the evenings. "Spring forward, … Continue reading Daylight Saving Time…Dread It Or Love It?
Old Time Burrillville Family Fun Fair
The 24th Annual Old Time Burrillville Family Fun Fair Stillwater Mill Center, Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, RI June 20th (rain date June 27th) 10a - 2p The Old Time Family Fun Fair will feature traditional fair activities and games with an old fashioned twist! There will be a Blood Drive by the RI Blood Center and … Continue reading Old Time Burrillville Family Fun Fair
