by Flora Caputo | Mar 19, 2017 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Popcorn is a must-have in our house. We usually make it in our popper from scratch and try different home made toppings to keep our eating cleaner. But sometimes I buy it pre-popped to cut down on time, and SkinnyPop is one of my go-to brands. Yesterday I was doing...
by Flora Caputo | Feb 19, 2017 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized
This year’s picks validate the quote: “Just because you CAN make something doesn’t mean you should”. I am a BIG thrifter, and you can certainly find some great treasures. But there is also no shortage of crap, the whole reason stuff is given...
by Flora Caputo | Sep 29, 2016 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized, Urban Cottage Chic
We finally did it, we took the plunge and took a step closer to our retirement plan, by buying a fixer-upper lakehouse. The place is a bit of a blank slate, and we are slowly making it our own. But we need to be thrifty, and a lot of what we want to do may have to...
by Flora Caputo | May 5, 2016 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized
This blog just keeps expanding and growing as my experiences and crazy life does. My most recent interest was brought around by my sister, and it’s all about essential oils. At first I was quiet skeptical. She was claiming all of these crazy health benefits and...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 10, 2016 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Some of my followers may know that I am a HUGE thrifter and second hand shopper. I find great pieces to add to my closet as well as unique things for my home and garden. I also love upcycling and being green, and the cycle of donating and thrifting is a great way to...
by Flora Caputo | Feb 15, 2016 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Every year, my Girl Scout coleader and I take a fun winter weekend retreat with other Girl Scout leaders up in Wisconsin. We all stay up at a GS campground and enjoy fellowship, rest, relaxation and idea sharing. It is really a way for many of us to not only...
