CHOCOLATE ART FOR HIM THIS VALENTINE’S DAY:
Announcements / February 9, 2023

How Geometry and Chocolate Became a Great Couple Archimedes Chocolates is an artistic endeavor involving as much organic dark chocolate as it does geometry. In need of a healthy distraction following a major life event, the founder’s appreciation for the beauty and wisdom of nature led him to study the mathematical principles that serve as the basis of all physical forms in nature. “Pi and square roots. The golden ratio. Irrational numbers and repeating fractals. These all formed the basis of my chocolate brand,” said Jeff Beaudoin, owner of Archimedes Chocolates. “Here at Archimedes Chocolates, we’re literally blending organic dark chocolate with art and science.” The Geometry Behind the Chocolate Beaudoin began by learning how to work with a compass. “Basic stuff: circles and squares and triangles and polygons. Then the flower of life and Metatron’s cube,” Beaudoin said. “Eventually, I graduated to drawing three-dimensional Archimedean solids like octahedrons and dodecahedrons. Soon I was able to recreate any polyhedron from memory on a computer. Regular and isogonal, noble and uniform, dual and stellated. I then invented a mathematical method of making three-dimensional surface patterns.”  Highest Quality Ingredients  Made from organic, fair trade, lead-free dark chocolate imported from the northern lakes region of Italy, Archimedes Chocolates are known for…

Mental Health Expert Shares Steps Toward Finding Inner Peace
Announcements , Lynette Eddy / January 27, 2023

After her husband died by suicide in 2010, Lynette Eddy fought through her agonizing grief with one goal: to reclaim her personal strength and joy. This healing journey taught her that, while her husband’s ego voice drove him to despair and self-destruction, there is another voice within every person, crying to be heard: the spirit voice. By tuning into this positive, life-affirming voice — and by minimizing her negative, destructive ego voice — Eddy improved her relationship with herself and released what was causing her suffering and holding her back. By overcoming her own personal struggles and through her experiences as a social worker, Eddy created the Open-Heart Mindfulness approach, which aims to help people discover the sense of freedom and inner peace that comes from silencing fear-based voices and instead listening to the voices of their true selves. “In addition to personal transformation, listening to ego or spirit results in consequences at a collective level,” Eddy said. “With so much going on in the world today, it’s more important than ever to tune into our spirit so we can connect with ourselves both individually and at the community level.” Drawing from her experiences as a social worker, volunteer, and…

Mental Health Expert Shares Steps Toward Finding Inner Peace
Announcements / January 25, 2023

After her husband died by suicide in 2010, Lynette Eddy fought through her agonizing grief with one goal: to reclaim her personal strength and joy. This healing journey taught her that, while her husband’s ego voice drove him to despair and self-destruction, there is another voice within every person, crying to be heard: the spirit voice. By tuning into this positive, life-affirming voice — and by minimizing her negative, destructive ego voice — Eddy improved her relationship with herself and released what was causing her suffering and holding her back. By overcoming her own personal struggles and through her experiences as a social worker, Eddy created the Open-Heart Mindfulness approach, which aims to help people discover the sense of freedom and inner peace that comes from silencing fear-based voices and instead listening to the voices of their true selves. “In addition to personal transformation, listening to ego or spirit results in consequences at a collective level,” Eddy said. “With so much going on in the world today, it’s more important than ever to tune into our spirit so we can connect with ourselves both individually and at the community level.” Drawing from her experiences as a social worker, volunteer, and…

Holiday Pet Dangers
Announcements , Holiday Pet Dangers / November 23, 2022

By Dr. Doug Mader The holidays are such a wonderful time of year – but we don’t want to ruin it by having a preventable pet tragedy.  I’d like to share some common sense warnings that may prevent a holiday disaster. It would be wise to take a few minutes to assess these hidden dangers before getting all get caught up in the seasonal festivities. The first obvious danger to our pets is the Christmas tree. Aside from the inherent fire risk with real trees, there is also the possibility of pets injuring themselves on the needles and ornaments. Eyes can be accidentally poked or scratched. Delicate ornaments can be broken, resulting in sharp pieces of glass or plastic that can cause cuts or potentially be eaten. Some people hang candy or popcorn on their trees. These confections can be eaten by pets, and the plastic wrappers and strings can be swallowed and cause intestinal damage.  Cats like to play with shiny objects, and tinsel is notoriously dangerous. If swallowed in large quantities it can cause a blockage. Extension cords are always a hazard. Pets can be accidentally tangled up in the wires, thus potentially pulling over the tree, or…

Mean Streets: Urban Traffic Fatalities Now Exceed Those on Rural Roads
AAA , Announcements / September 8, 2022

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety research shows alarming trend More people are now killed on the nation’s city streets than on rural roads and speeding is one of the most critical factors. Between 2010 and 2019, fatalities in urban areas surged 34% while those in rural areas fell 10%. Urban fatalities first surpassed those in rural areas in 2016, and 19,595 people were killed in urban locations compared to 16,340 in the countryside in 2019. “Urban streets in metropolitan areas can be more dangerous because there are higher numbers of motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists traveling those roadways,” said Theresa Podguski, director of legislative affairs, AAA East Central. “Speeding makes those busy streets even more treacherous, so everyone needs to be careful, pay attention to road conditions and follow traffic laws.” According to Federal Highway Administration statistics, more than 70% of the four million miles of public-access roads in the United States are rural. Yet while speeding occurs on all roads, urban roads and streets account for a disproportionate number of speeding-related fatalities. The AAA Foundation study examines characteristics of deaths that happened on urban non-limited access roadways (not freeways, expressways, or interstates) from 2010 to 2019. Details of the Foundation research…

John Boos & Co Mother’s Day Cherry Cutting Board Giveaway Ends 5/8/22 @DeliciouslySavv @JohnBoosCo
Announcements / April 3, 2022

Welcome to the John Boos & Co. Cherry Cutting Board Giveaway! 1 Winner ~ $150 RV! This giveaway is part of our Mother’s Day Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products. HOST IS: DELICIOUSLY SAVVY My co-hosts for this giveaway are My co-hosts for this giveaway are The Stuff of Success, Gifts for all seasons, Versatileer, Home Jobs by Mom & Golden Goose Giveaways Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide. A Rain of Thought, Deliciously Savvy, Freebies Deals & Steals, Giveaway Gator, Golden Goose Giveaways, Home Jobs by Mom, MarksvilleandMe, My Silly Little Gang, Tales From A Southern Mom, The Stuff of Success, This Frugal Family, Versatileer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This giveaway’s Sponsor is: Sponsored By WEBSITE ~ FACEBOOK ~ TWITTER ~ INSTAGRAM ~ YOU TUBE Available Also On Amazon ~~~ 1 Winner 1 Lucky Winner Will Win A John Boos & Co. Cherry Wood Edge Grain Reversible Cutting Board Valued At $149! Read My Review ~~~~~~ THE GIVEAWAY Entry-Form This giveaway/sweepstakes is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. This Giveaway is valid to continental United States residents…

My Sweet Little Monster Preview
Announcements / March 15, 2022

My Sweet Monster After rebellious Princess Barbara flees the kingdom on the day sheʼs set to marry Bundy, an evil postman, she meets Bogey, an odd, semi-human beast who is king of the wilderness. So when Bundy then plots to rob the forestʼs supply of a magical, life-giving elixir called Spark, itʼs up to Bogey, Barbara, and their bouncy friend Bunny to stop him. But can they defeat Bundyʼs vicious army of giant robotic rats? This enchanting musical adventure is one every family will enjoy! Pauly Shore, Hillary Duff, and Jon Heder star in My Sweet Monster.

Clifford The Big Red Dog was such an adorable Movie
Announcements / February 17, 2022

I really enjoyed watching Clifford.  It was so cute, and worth the watch.  My mom and dad watched, as well, and were pleased with it.  Also, my sister in law watched, and really liked it.  It is worth the watch.  I’ve watched 3 times already.  My 10 year old, son, was intrigued.  He doesn’t remember watching Clifford on tv, when he was young, but I assured him he did. The holidays are about to get a whole lot BIGGER when CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG becomes available to purchase on Digital* December 14, 2021 with exclusive, never-before-seen bonus content from Paramount Home Entertainment.  The film will be unleashed on Blu-ray & DVD February 1, 2022, in time for Valentine’s Day. Called “a movie families need right now” (Matt Cohen, “Entertainment Tonight”), CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG is the perfect movie for the whole family to cozy up at home and watch during the holidays.  Plus, fans can have twice the fun with a two-movie collection featuring PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE and CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG exclusively on Digital together for one pup-tastic price. The Digital* release of CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG features supersized and fun-filled bonus content, including a behind-the-scenes tour with the cast, a closer look at the puppeteers…