Happy St. Patricks Day!!

I'm not Irish and never thought to find out what St. Patrick's Day was about. To my surprise, according to History.com it was a religious event.  I guess the part that says "Saint" should have clued me in. 
These days everyone around the globe celebrate St. Patrick's Day regardless of their culture in some kind of way.  I love finding out the origin of different beliefs and celebrations.  Even though the U.S. is a melting pot it's important to preserve rich cultures and traditions we can all benefit from. 
Also, like most holidays or celebatory days we equate things that have very little to do with the day..i.e margaritas for Cinco de Mayo, bunnies for easter  etc.
So I will continue the tradition with a collection of Funky Green Things:

'Funky Green things' by nikkicandles

All this green makes me want to say "top of the morning to you"! Enjoy

Teardrop Vibrant Peridot Stu... agustinajewelr... $48.00	Taxidermy Unicorn No 3 hitree $80.00	Plastiche Brooch UNUNODESIGN $15.00	8x10 owls more colors availa... zeppiprints $17.00
St. Patricks Day -100 Origam... Deliverance05 $12.00	Pool Table Messenger Bag - P... luxfordst $79.00	Green Sleeves 2 long dress (... idea2lifestyle $59.00	Little Man Button Hat in Gre... OopsIKnitItAga... $18.00
Springtime LostArtsStudio $30.00	Dipping dish - leaves in cha... hopejohnson $24.00	Saint Patrick's Day Bow ... ToScarboroughF... $15.00	Tiny theaircastle $20.00
Light Green LEGO brick ring ... ChocolateMintC... $4.50	Green Tea, Tassimo Recycled ... MoLStationery $3.95	Margarita Fudge. No Butter, ... PernillasSS $9.50	Luck of the Irish. The Chart... jrpummel $195.00

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National Pecan Day

I'm not into nuts (except for my nutty life).  I heard pecans are good in antioxidants to assist reducing the threats of cancer. I wonder if I smother them in chocolate I can get the same benefits.  

If your in Texas you may know that the pecan tree is the official tree for Texas.  My good friend who now lives in South Carolina says there is a pecan festival  that happens annually.  Alabama has made the pecan the official state nut!  The south loves their pecans!



Wherever your from or how ever your like your pecans (roasted pecans, pralines, pecan pie, butter pecan) Enjoy...and go nuts!!

Banana Cream Pie Day

Today is Banana Cream Pie Day! I kid you not. I didn’t find any interesting facts as to why this dessert has it’s own day and who dubbed this National Banana Cream Pie day. Maybe banana farmers or bakers of award winning Banana cream pies wanted recognition. Can this be sanctioned by someone other than the president?  Okay, I’m thinking to deeply about this.  The only tidbits I found out was that Banana Cream Pie was the favorite dessert in the U.S Armed Forces in 1951 (I guess devil dogs weren’t invented yet).

Nonetheless, I never tried this creamy delight before.  I don’t think I will start now since as I age I’m getting more and more lactose intolerant. I’m not really into fruit pies anyway except if I make a homemade apple pie. Yet fruit pies always looks and smell so delicious.

I do however love the scent of bananas and therefore will discount this scent for today only.

20% off any product with the scent Banana Cream Pie on my website. 

We also have a listing currently on sale at Etsy.

Check out this recipe link for Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes that I found on Delish.com that sound yummy if you want to make one.


Otherwise, buy one at the bakery. I asked my local bakery if he was aware of this holiday and he gave me a blank stare. I just happen to be the godmother of the owners’ his firstborn and he still wasn’t taking any percent off a cream pie I was bringing in for my staff . (I thought I would try.)

If your on a diet get the scent in a candle, air freshener or bath + body product… its the next best thing!

PS: Just so you can plan your meals accordingly March is National Nutrition Month but this Thursday (3/4) is National PoundCake Day and Friday (3/5) is National Cheese Doodle Day.
Go figure.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Most of the year I'm a cynic but nothing has me looking forward to being with family and believing we will have an awesome time together than Thanksgiving.  My family is extremely small and any family gathering we can have I enjoy it.

• I am thankful for my family and that they are healthy.
• I am thankful that I still have a job and a business despite the economy.

• I am thankful for living in a free country despite its flaws.  
• I'm thankful for my friends.  
• I am thankful for indoor plumbing and air freshener.  
• I am thankful for the feast we will have today.
  
• I am thankful for the internet.  
• I am thankful for the ability to do what I love!

What are you thankful for?