I don’t where and how to get them myself… but this Summer I am dang determined to find out.
I’m referring to Blueberries.
Picking blueberries has held fantasy like appeal for me.
Trust me when I tell you that I am a two to three pint eater a day when these scrumptious berries show up for their short stay.
To me sweet blueberries are better than jelly beans — no refined sugar, better than watermelon …another insane fav
of mine…because they’re so portable, and even better than homemade chocolate chip cookies thanks to their
low calorie and fat free make up.
So this summer I am going to do what no woman in the North Shore dares to do…
Load up buckets and buckets and buckets filled with blueberries until my fridge and freezer are packed.
Thanks to Real Simple, there’s a website that will tell you where to do your local picking.
We will of course reveal our insider sources in upcoming newsletters and articles…
For now, just know that despite the crappy weather, the season is fast approaching — as late June and July
are counting days away.
More soon!
Loren

I knew it had to be easily found but I had clue it would be this easy…
For Father’s Day I am making my Dad a collection of CD mixes of songs we used to listen to when my brothers and I were growing up in the 70’s.
Songs we heard my parents grooving to while in the house, in the car and through the years.

So far I have made playlists on ITunes for 3 Different CD’s. And, yes it is a homemade, low budget gift…but still I want it to look really good. Extra special
so my Dad will feel super sentimental and nostalgia. So the packaging really matters.

With that in mind, I’m making my own CD cover. I have always wondered how my friends did this and now I know. Its insanely simple.

Make Your Playlist in iTunes
Go to the File menu drop down and select Print
Select from any of the CD cover templates

If you’re still clueless you can go to the link below
http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-10231041-12.html
and watch the no-brainer demo.

Maybe this Father’s Day gift idea will inspire you to put together a mix for someone near and dear to you. For graduates, over night campers, birthday, bff’s, ahhh….the possibilities. So cool. Apple thinks of everything.

Don’t underestimate the power of giving music. Not only is it creative, it’s personal, memorable and totally appreciated. I go through music like blueberries, and always welcome the opportunity to hear something new and cool. In fact, I always have room in my head and music library for more.
Another bonus, while music changes, it never goes out of style, making it a timeless treasure.

Loren Greiff