I promised you one more berry recipe before the end of Berry Month. This recipe will pair perfectly with the Skewered Shrimp and Blackberries with Sesame Ginger Marinade recipe I posted earlier.
This Watermelon Strawberry Aqua Fresca  recipe is a non alcoholic, and nutritious recipe courtesy of Driscoll’s Berries. It contains two of my favorite summer foods, watermelon and strawberries. Yum!
Both watermelon and strawberries are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins. A one-cup serving of strawberries can provide up to 93% of the suggested daily supply of Vitamin C, is high in fiber, and contains 20% of your recommended daily allowance of …read more

Earlier this week, I wrote about Authors Ridge at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, MA. But if you’re not into literary destinations, you might prefer the nearby Minute Man National Historic Park instead. It’s a great place for anyone to visit and reflect on the beginnings of America.
The park is especially loved by history buffs. In addition, Minute Man is a wonderful place to take children who have studied the Revolutionary War. Plus, if you’re staying in Boston, you can get to the park via a short train ride.

North Bridge, inside the park, is a place where the history books …read more

Here’s a tutorial I found on how to create diagonal rays using patterned paper. I chose StarOfMay’s video tutorial as she explains what to do in a simple way where it is easy to understand and easier to follow!
The end result is so nice! She used various patterned paper, a bit of stamping, embellishing with ribbon. Such a gorgeous card!
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Relive your past trips or plan for the next one with the Pin Your Journeys family of wall maps from Rand McNally. These pinable foamcore maps are professionally finished in an elegant wood frame and are ready to hang anywhere in your home or office. Each map includes a personalizable title bar as well as 50 push pins to help mark destinations, or to attach your trip photos and memorabilia. The Pin Your Journeys Wall Maps are great for scrapbookers and make the perfect “memory map” for your wall!
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After debate as to whether medications like Darvocet and Darvon (which contain propoxyphene) should stay on the market, available to U.S. consumers, the FDA has decided to leave them available by prescription, as before. The only changes to be made are that the manufacturers are to add a boxed warning, which warns users of the potential side effects and complications from using the medications.
Interestingly, countries in the European Union will be banning these medications and they have already been banned in the United Kingdom.
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July 4th is one of my favorite holidays. We’re outside, the weather is great, everyone is having fun…What’s not to like? However, between cookouts, fireworks and egg/spoon races, we don’t always take the time to talk about why we’re celebrating. This year, I thought it would be fun to add a few 4th of July activities that help kids understand why we have Independence Day.

Read a story about a child who was in the Revolutionary War. Although it isn’t strictly historically accurate, Paul Revere’s Ride is a great choice.
Put on a play. The story of Betsy Ross or the tale …read more

When you say the word “cartoon” most people think of the funnies in the paper, but there are different kinds of cartoons – just for fiber artists!
Cartoons are a paper drawing or guideline that weavers and fiber artists use to guide their work.  You can go for a detailed, scale drawing or just a rough sketch.
In this case, I’m using a cartoon to help my decision making about the number of squares in a baby quilt.
I shared a few different fabric picks in my fabric post yesterday and I’ve decided that I’m going to use the cloud print and yellows …read more

About 25% of women with heavy menstruation may have an undiagnosed bleeding disorder, says researchers from Duke University Medical Center.

An international expert consortium recently outlined the signs that may indicate the presence of a bleeding disorder in women:
• Heavy blood loss during menstruation
• Family history of bleeding disorder
• Notable bruising without injury
• Minor wound bleeding that lasts more than five minutes
• Prolonged or excessive bleeding following dental extraction
• Unexpected surgical bleeding
• Hemorrhaging that requires blood transfusion
• Postpartum hemorrhaging, especially if occurs more than 24 hours after delivery.
(The recommendations are published online and will appear in the July issue of the …read more

Recently I asked you to name your favorite type of cereal. The entries were as diverse as the people that read this blog! They ranged from the super healthy to the downright sugary. Many of you said that you like having cereal for any meal, not just breakfast. I’m definitely with you there! I often have a bowl of cereal for lunch, and often keep several different boxes of my favorite brands so that I’m not stuck with just one.

Here are the top ten favorite cereals, as voted by Blisstree readers. Are …read more

The golden rule in choosing a doggie-related gift for Dad is to make sure the gift is for Dad, not the dog. I hope you enjoy checking out the 10 interesting options below!
1. Dog Lover Bottle Cap Magnets

2. Modern Dog Clocks
3. “Bad Dog” Tumblers
4. Personalized Dog Lover Art Plaque
5. Doggie Leather Key Chains made by Japanese Artisans

6. Magnetic Dog Chalkboard
7. Personalized Cuff Links with His Dog Photos
8. MONOPOLY: The Dog Artlist Collection
9. Meow Woof Cufflinks
10. Dog Dad Organic Cotton Tee
Would your Dad love any of these gifts?
(Images via Sundog Co. and Etsy/licgifts)