A Few of My Favorite Things

Throughout the day I'm constantly composing blog entries - most of which never make it to my computer - and I always think about some of the things I use a lot or really like and wanted to start blogging about them. I love to hear about the latest gadgets or websites or cleaning supply or book or whatever that my friends are in to so I thought I would pass along some stuff that I really like right now.

• My CSA - Avalon Acres - www.avalonacres.com

This is my first year with a community supported agriculture program. I was a little nervous. I wondered what type of veggies I would get and if I could even identify all of them. Sure enough I'm only about a month into it and I've had a few unidentifiable veggies. I started to get frustrated then realized that Avalon Acres has a blog site that describes the weekly shares in detail including pictures, recipes and even "how tos" for cooking, baking, steaming etc. That has helped me immensely. We had a delicious slaw made with bok choy, apples and radishes with our dinner last night. Sounds funny but tasted great and James even ate some! The $30 a week I spend on meat (for 2 meals), a dozen eggs and a box of assorted fruit and veggies has been well spent and it's a great way to force my family to eat more vegetables as I begin to plan my meals around what's in my box. They deliver all over the greater Nashville area and it's not too late for the locals to join!

• Amazon Wish Lists - www.amazon.com

Jim has been putting books on his wish list for awhile now and it occurred to me that I could start my own wish list. I did this mainly because ever since I've had children my memory has never been the same. I'll think of something I want and forget it that quickly. Plus this automatically answers the question of "what do you want for (insert holiday/birthday/special day here)?" I think that all my friends should create a wish list and then we'll always know what to get each other for birthdays and such.

• My Friend Jessica's Simplicity Projects - www.ontheothersideofinfertility.blogspot.com

Jessica started doing these posts at the beginning of the year. She's chronicling her quest to get organized and simplify. Her projects have been very inspiring to me. I've been cleaning out things here and there as I could and this Saturday we're finally ready for a yard sale! Hooray for getting rid of stuff (and hopefully making a little extra $$)!

• My Favorite Mommy-Blog - www.doesmommylikeit.com

This blog reviews all kinds of kid (and mommy) related products. They are tested and reviewed by moms and their kids and they tell you the real story on whether or not they are worth your time and money. This has been so helpful!

• My Bose Speakers for my iPod

Bose Speakers

My in laws got this for me for a Christmas/You just had a baby gift and we use it all the time. I love being able to listen to music while I'm cleaning!

So got any cool things you want to share with me?