what I am loving NOW!!!

nomnom...this local gelato is divine..perfect for spring!

My new seeds...I think I have a new obsession, collecting seeds...lettuce, pumpkin, rainbow chard and basil

fresh picked flowers

cookbooks from the library

Trader Joe's Crimsom Blossom green tea

our rain boots and all this rain...perfect for my seedlings

Happy Tuesday

xoxo,

Ronita

What we are...

...doing. Learning to ice skate. Boy what a thigh workout.

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...reading. Black history books for children.

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...burning. Fragrant, Capri Blue African Jasmine candle from Anthro. Reminds me of spring!

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...eating. Trader Joe's dark chocolate hearts and French onion soup.

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...smiling about. Trader Joe's daffodils!!!

HAPPY Friday!

I hope you all had a great week and are excited about your weekend.

I know I am.

xoxo,

Ronita

Simply Stated: Holiday Gift Guide- For Your Foodie Friend/Family

In the days to come I will be bringing you some budget friendly ideas for gift giving this year! Stay Tuned!

Up First!!!

I took a little field trip (not that I wouldn't normally be here) to Trader Joe's to scope out some fab and budget friendly gift ideas for the foodie friends/family in your life.

Here are some of my top picks all under $15

They have a wide selection of festive cookies and candies.

They are great just by themselves or a couple different picks in a basket!

My favorite is the dark chocolate sea salt caramels!

You could make a gift basket with three or four different butters all just $2.29 each.

Add some preserves and a box or two of crackers! Viola 

Their mini Christmas trees with silver glitter are so cute. Perfect for someone who lives in a small place or to help liven up someone's office space (think work Secret Santa)!!!

The gift that keeps on giving: For the true foodie: a rosemary tree! Fragrant and festive!! Something they can use after the holidays are long gone.

Wow!! How fun, a special edition four pack of specialty sea salts.

Chili Garlic and Smoked Sea Salt, Edible Flowers Sea Salt, Tropical Pepper Sea Salt and Thyme Lemon and Bay Sea Salt! All for just $7.99!

And of course any holiday wouldn't be complete without a little bubbly!

I have never tried sparkling red wine. I picked up a bottle and look forward to cracking it open.

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How cute are these packages wrapped in Trader Joe's holiday brown bags?

Simple and festive!

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

xoxo,

Ronita

Trader Joes Holiday Yumminess... i lOVE cARAMEL!!!

I absolutely love when Trader Joe's begins to put out their holiday yummies!! Here are two of my by far favorite. I suggest if you have a TJs near you, pick these up on your next trip...add a bottle of wine and a warm bath and that's my weekend!!!


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xoxo,

Ronita