Category Archives: Raving and Other Nonsense

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Melanie's Menagerie
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Beware the Ides of March

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Melanie's Menagerie

On this day in history, 44 B.C: On his way to the Theatre of Pompey, where he would be assassinated, Caesar passed the seer and joked, “The ides of March have come,” meaning to say that the prophecy that he … Continue reading →

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Just watched The Goldbergs…

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Melanie's Menagerie
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Emerald – Pantone Color of the Year 2013!

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Melanie's Menagerie

  I am always happy to hear what color Pantone has chosen for “Color of the Year!” I’m a big fan of green, so Emerald is a wonderful choice! For those of you that missed the past couple of years, … Continue reading →

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Keep The Bells in Bell Town!

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Melanie's Menagerie

I’m a big supporter of purchasing products Made in the USA whenever possible. So when I heard about this bell manufacturer (Bevin Bell) that was the victim of a devastating fire that burned everything to the ground. This factory was … Continue reading →

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No Sprinkles?!

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Melanie's Menagerie

On my bike ride, I often take a trail that brings me by a campground. At this campground there is a general store and I sometimes buy an extra Gatorade there. Anyway, they also serve ice cream, and I noticed … Continue reading →

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When buying floral arrangements, get the most for your money! BUY LOCAL!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Melanie's Menagerie

Just placed an order for a Get Well arrangement for my husband’s mother…and I thought I would pass along a helpful hint I learned a couple of years ago. Now, it may be obvious to people, but it was news … Continue reading →

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Letterpress at home!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Melanie's Menagerie

Okay, get ready….this is big news for anyone on the east coast that’s been lusting for the in-home QuicKutz Letterpress Machine that came out in 2010.  It’s on clearance at A.C. Moore craft stores! Furthermore, it’s now 40% off the … Continue reading →

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My Descent into Chicago

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Melanie's Menagerie

I was on a plane last Thursday, flying to Chicago, and obviously bored. What follows are the  photos I took at different points in the trip. At times the clouds looked like solid landscapes, at other times the sky looked … Continue reading →

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Conversation Hearts….THEY TASTE BETTER

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Melanie's Menagerie

Like many people for many years I have purchase a bag of conversation hearts around this  time of year…to decorate, to have looking cute in a bowl. It just wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without them! I’ve even stayed up on … Continue reading →

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