Meme Express - Dirty Laundry

Do you like doing laundry?
Most of the time.

What tips for laundry can you offer?
Always wash cold. Use a drying rack whenever possible. In temperate weather, let your clothes dry outside in the breeze. Once it is washed and dry, fold it and put it away asap before the sock-eating monsters come.
What is your favorite detergent?
Trader Joe's Liquid Laundry Detergent (pH balanced, no harsh or petro chemicals, non polluting, all temperature, with lavender essential oils)
Do you always do laundry on a certain day of the week?
No, It is just the two of us so we do laundry once the laundry bag is full.
What is in the bottom of your laundry basket right now?
I did laundry yesterday, so just whatever Mr. B&B wore yesterday (I am still in my pajamas).
What does the expression "laundering money" really mean?
Well, I check all pockets before putting anything in the washer, so no money laundering here... What does "laundering money" mean? Acquiring cash by illegal means and putting it through a process to make it look like you obtained it legally. Illegal to legal = dirty to clean.

What other meanings might the phrase "dirty laundry" evoke?
When I was little I was chatty, super chatty, and every time my mom dropped me off somewhere she would say "don't go airing the dirty laundry..." Basically, don't tell the family secrets. She must be horrified by the fact that I now have a blog...

Tip of the Day

Go for a walk outside in your slippers.

Fresh Stars

Over the weekend, Mr. B&B and I went out with our friends Brian and Melissa. We met them at Big Fresh for fantastically filling food and drink. All Organic. Most Vegan.

Melissa's Peanut Satay


My Big Fresh Special (tofu, peanut sauce, brown rice, mixed vegis, collard greens)


The Guys both had Falafel Wraps


Then we went to The Prettiest Starbucks Ever.

I checked, but the mirrors weren't for sale.

Talked and talked and talked. Sipped and sipped and sipped. Good Bye! Good Bye! Good Bye! Farewell!

The End.

Lonely Day 'til Melissa Came My Way

Today was a lonely day. My husband went back to work after nearly two weeks of vacation. I did dishes, folded laundry, and did some ironing. I wandered around my blog world, cut things I love out of a stack of magazines I am trying to get rid of, and mapped out some ideas for craft projects I'd like to tackle. I tried to make the bed three times, but the kitty would not budge from her nest.



Keeping busy kept away the lonelies until around 4:30. So, I decided to mosey out to my front porch and see what my mailbox held. Turns out it held exactly what I needed right at that very moment...

Beauty and Sweet words from my beloved postcard buddy, Melissa.

The birds are actually a sheet of stickers and they made it all the way across the country in pristine condition! What a brilliant idea, Melissa!

Check out the star fruit and guava fruit stamps. They make me smile :-)


Thanks for making my day, M!