Throw Me a Throw!
- By: Nicole Christensen
- On: 01/22/2012 08:06:43
- In: Suburban Sentiments
- Comments: 17
Here in New England, we’ve been pretty lucky so far with winter this year. Aside from the freak storm in October, the weather’s been relatively mild, and we’re below the normal level for snow. (Last year at this time, we had almost 39 inches of snow)! We’re already dreaming of spring, (got my seed catalogs handy), but it seems so far away. We’re always running, but when it’s time to take a breather, nothing‘s better than to snuggle with a pretty throw or blanket. Grab a cup of tea and come take a pause with me!
Look at Me! I'm Chemical Free!
- By: Nicole Christensen
- On: 01/07/2012 12:47:25
- In: Suburban Sentiments
- Comments: 24
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Blended Holidays
- By: Nicole Christensen
- On: 12/12/2011 13:05:45
- In: Suburban Sentiments
- Comments: 8
At my house, holidays are a time for us to be home together, have fun, eat great food, and remember times gone by. Being a native-born Texan, married to a Dane, living in New England, our holidays are like a quilt of different cultures! Come do a bit of celebratin’ at the Christensen household!
Got your holiday best on?
Farmgirl Roadtrip - Get Your Spirit With a Visit to The Gingerbread Village!
- By: Nicole Christensen
- On: 12/08/2011 09:50:41
- In: Suburban Sentiments
- Comments: 7
This past week, my family and I visited one of our favorite places to go during the holidays. St. Georges Episcopal Church in Middlebury, Connecticut hosted its Annual Gingerbread Village. Want to feel like a little kid again? Come with me and marvel at these amazing works of food art!
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The Suburban Farmgirl and A Suburban Farmer
- By: Nicole Christensen
- On: 11/25/2011 14:26:47
- In: Suburban Sentiments
- Comments: 18
Close to New York City, our suburban town is sandwiched between two other big cities, yet also surrounded by very rural areas. Driving on our highways, you might not think “farms”, nor on our Main Street with the bustle of traffic. Yet, nestled on a little back road IS a farm, with some of the friendliest and most interesting livestock imaginable. Come visit with me, the “Suburban Farmgirl” and meet my friend, A.J., a “Suburban Farmer”.
Cold Foe and Warm Friends
- By: Nicole Christensen
- On: 11/11/2011 09:45:41
- In: Suburban Sentiments
- Comments: 7
Winter Storm Alfred reared its ugly head on October 29th, hitting Connecticut with one of the earliest snow storms anyone‘s ever seen. Nobody believed the forecast, and were we sorry! No one was prepared for what happened next. Have you ever been caught off guard by extreme weather?
Winter Storm Alfred dropped a blanket of snow within minutes of starting...
Paper Books - A Thing of the Past?
- By: Nicole Christensen
- On: 10/27/2011 19:57:16
- In: Suburban Sentiments
- Comments: 30
I’m off to our library today. My daughter’s key chain collection was featured in the glass showcases for October. Our library’s a treasured place, and for a small town, it’s a great meeting place full of books, activities, and museum-worthy treasures in cases illustrating the town's history. Our townspeople are very proud of it. Stepping inside, I’m reminded of how reading has shaped who I am and where I’ve been.
Little Fish, Big Impact
- By: Nicole Christensen
- On: 10/15/2011 06:14:03
- In: Suburban Sentiments
- Comments: 7
We lost a member of the household today – the pet fish. Dealing with the loss of a pet is a rite of passage for a parent, unfortunately. It’s when your heart tugs at you, but you realize, “Yikes! I’m the adult here… I have to keep it together.” What do you do when your child’s heart is breaking?
Time for Pie!
- By: Nicole Christensen
- On: 10/03/2011 15:15:43
- In: Suburban Sentiments
- Comments: 16
Have you ever entered a baking contest? I hadn't, until recently. Grab some coffee (and maybe a slice of pie…you’ll crave it soon, for sure), and I’ll tell you about my recent pie-baking adventure.
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Goodbye, Summer...Hello Fall, Entertaining Fry So Small
- By: Nicole Christensen
- On: 09/17/2011 12:47:02
- In: Suburban Sentiments
- Comments: 9
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