A couple posts ago, I was telling you about some of the great, personalized gifts you can find from Posy Lane.

Problem is, I didn’t show them to you and how cute they are.

I’m leaving little bread crumbs of hints for the things I’d love for a present…hee hee…

Isn’t their bath wrap adorable?

There’s nothing like having all those pretty spa-like accessories that make you feel so comfortable and fresh, right ladies?

Okay, maybe you’re like me and you’re more fond of a terry towel wrap. I find they’re much more absorbent and comfy. Equally as beautiful and yup, you guessed it, they’re also personalizable:

They’re available in 6 different colors.

Okay, I didn’t mention these before, but I’m really loving them. I love to cook and these would be fablous, especially for the Holidays when I give baked goods for presents!

Check out their personalizable ink stamps:

How fabulous would this one be on gift tags or labels?

They also have embossers, and you’re able to get monograms, return address stamps and the like.

There are many fonts to choose from and so many designs that it might be difficult to choose between the fabulous ideas. I think I might get one for each of my daughters.

I am an avid reader too, so I might get one that says “From the Library of” and my name. Other themes are “from the garden of” and “from the desk of”.

With these ink stamps and embossers from PSA, you can keep the stamp even if you change your address because they have a “peel & stick” quality where you can simply peel off the old one and replace it with a new one from PSA. Cool right?

Have fun with all the personalizable gifts from Posy Lane.

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This video is so funny!

Find out what happens after a wild and crazy bachelor party the night before the wedding:

How emabarrassing! Could you imagine if that really happened?

I sure hope they actually made it within an acceptable amount of time! LOL…

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…at the inaccessibility of handicapped wheelchairs in stores.

Problems:
1. You have to make your way over to a service desk to obtain a key to use the chair.

2. When you’re done with the chair, you have to return it back to the place where you got it from and walk to key back to the service desk.

3. Most of the wheelchairs are in atrocious condition. The leather seats are cracked. The armrests catch your clothing. They’re very dirty. Many of them make as much noise as a lawnmower.

4. The aisles in the stores are so tight that, in many cases, you can’t get through. Also, the cashiers are so close together it’s difficult to get through, especially in grocery stores.

5. Half of the chairs aren’t charged and you get stuck in the middle of the store with a conked out machine.

6. The instructions are often not clear on how to make the chair work. They all start differently and it’s difficult to figure out. Some of them have long, retractable cords that won’t retract and you have to figure out how to wind it around something – the seat or handlebars…

7. There are times when I come into the store and there are no more handicapped carts available for me to use. Outside in the parking lot, there are a tremendous number of handicapped parking spaces, but only 2 chairs in a store to accomodate these people. Does this make sense? Also, there are times where there are people driving these carts in the store who are visibly not actually handicapped and don’t really need this service, while I’m trying to maneuver my way around the store in pain – or I simply leave the store and go somewhere else.

8. Some stores have a simple wheelchair without a basket that is manual. How in the world could I shop with this? Not only is it difficult to manually push myself around, but I can’t actually shop! I suppose the idea is to have someone else pushing you around. What good is that, though, if you can’t also push a cart at the same time. It’s useless…

9. When you’re ready to cash out, you actually have to get out of the chair and manually load your groceries out of your cart onto the conveyor belt. Couldn’t there be someone there to assist you? I’m not just here for a fun day out. They’re necessities you need and all the while, we’re in pain. All of us don’t always have friends or family available when we’re ready or in need of going shopping.

10. When you finally do get through the aisles and get your stuff paid for, you are not allowed to take the chairs outside to your car to load your bags. You are expected to take your bags and put them in a regular cart. Then, get that wheelchair back to where they belong, then return the key to the service desk, and if you’re alone, hope your groceries you already paid for and have in a cart left by itself are still there. Then, you have to walk that cart outside, usually by yourself, and load those groceries and return that cart to a recepticle.

11. Restrooms in stores do have a handicapped stall, but have you ever tried opening the door to get into the restroom in the first place. It must weigh 50 lbs…Now try maneuvering through it with your chair…come on – put one of those automatic buttons to assist us…

Solutions:
1. At the very least, the chairs should be clean and in perfect repair and charged.

2. The chairs should be where the keys for the machines are instead of a service desk that you have to search for and is further away. In our Niagara Falls, Ontario Wal-Mart, the chairs used to be located at the very back of the store in the layaway section…The service desk is up front…What’s going on here? I have 2 canes I walk with…Try organizing all of that – your purse, canes, wheelchair, keys, and your in pain trying to walk around to collect all of these items to get a chair for yourself.

3. It would be an appreciated courtesy if there was someone at the service desk who would at least ask you if you needed any help getting the wheelchair machine, assisting you with groceries because many of us cannot reach items above chest level seated in this chair, and if we need help transferring groceries into the new cart, loading your vehicle and returning the chair and the keys. “Are you in need of assistance today?” Simple!

4. People who are handicapped, and not just lazy, would have a handicapped sign for their vehicle, at least in Ontario…Bring that in to get y0ur wheelchair and prove that your are, in fact, handicapped. I am tired of having no machine to use and seeing people around the store who do not seem to be handicapped in the least bit using them while I’m hobbling around in pain.

5. Put one of those automatic buttons on the outside of the restroom door that will automatically open up the heavy door for us.

I represent a tremendous percentage of purhasing power among the mobility challenged people in this world. Please, give us some simple and equal consideration and some assistance if you want us to frequent your establishment.

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My daughter, Lisa, and I went to take our dogs to the dog groomer the other day and we had 5 dogs in the car (between my dogs and Kim’s).

We dropped them off and were on our way to do a little bit of shopping and run some errands. We got 5 minutes down the street and my car broke down…it said – Shut Engine Off Immediately!

Apparently, I have a problem with an oil pressure valve or something like that.

Thank goodness it didn’t happen before we dropped the dogs off at the groomer.

We had enough time to get towed to automotive shop I like to get my car fixed at and picked up my daughter’s car to pick our babies back up!

A very eventful day, but we’re all alright! LOL…

That’s just how life goes – you just have to learn to roll with the punches!

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…but also, I get tired of the same ones sometimes.

Some of my glasses are heavier than the other glasses frames, or they’re larger or whatever.

That’s why places like GlassesShop.com and other online retailers are great because you get really trendy and fashionable glasses at discount prices – if I had to go to my optometrist every time I wanted new glasses, I would be paying at least $300 per pair – usually $400!

For different activities, like reading, crocheting or working online, I like different pairs.

Ha ha…I guess they’re my “specialty” glasses!

For instance, when I crochet, I’m looking down a lot, so I like the lighter weight ones that are a little bit more snug on my head. Plus, they’re pretty! They look almost like these:

For the internet, I prefer a larger lense, so I can see better.

When I’m cooking, I like the larger frames, so I can see more when I’m going back from recipes to the stove, etc.

Do you change your glasses out?

If you’re nervous to buy online because you can’t actually “try them on”, then no worries there either…

If you go to GlassesShop.com, they have a “Virtual Try On” where you can choose a photo of a model, or upload a photo from your webcam or computer and actually try the glasses on YOU!

Check me out in their “Juliana” glasses – they’re all have names!

I’ve never had the nerve to get bright colored frames – maybe now that I can “try them on”, I will! What do you think? Do you like them on me?

That’s the coolest thing I’ve seen in quite some time for buying glasses online. As you all know, I like to buy them online…

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As my arm has been hurting for these last few weeks, I suppose it’s been apparent that I haven’t been outside to harvest much of my beautiful vegetable garden.

In turn, each of my closest neighbors has been coming over to the fence when they see me to give me oodles of their veggie garden goodies.

My newest neighbors brought me a whole slew of fresh cucumbers, as they have much too many to eat themselves. They are so crisp, refreshing and wonderful – especially just with a little salt and pepper on them, or with a little splash of balsamic vinegar!

Steve and his family, behind me, has loaded me up with fresh Swiss chard. Apparently, his kids turned out not to like it and he’s the only one that does. So, he shared with me and it is absolutely fantastic.

My youngest daughter planted some last year and it grew wonderfully. Not sure why we didn’t think of it this year.

He also brought me a bunch of tiny beets – so delicious – and all of their beet leaves, because he knows I enjoy to stuff them or to eat them like spinach!  Oh yes, and some tomatoes too!

Wow – I am so blessed to have some really great neighbors and to live in a place where we share – in a place where we can grow such beautiful produce as well – fresh and organic!

Have a great day!

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What a beautiful day in Niagara!

It’s 27 degrees C in my back yard.

The doggies are loving it too…Running around, chasing each other and smelling the air!

I made some homemade lemonade this morning and I’m enjoying it on the patio.

As for gardening, I’m going to pick up a few branches and pretend I’m working…lol

This is close to my favorite time of year – not too hot, not too cold, bright and sunshiny…

Life is good! Praise the Lord!!!

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Take Some Time Out to Taste the Lemonade,

Ingrid

P.S. These containers are really handy for when you want to make a large quantity of iced tea or lemonade. I can even fit it in my refrigerator – Perfect:

Global Amici 9.5 x 9.5 x 18-in Lemonade Jar with Spigot, Recycled Green Fill this quaint, old fashioned lemonade jar with sweetened iced tea or a sprightly lemonade or limeade and you’ll have a refreshing beverage for your summertime backyard parties. The lemonade jar features recycled green glass, is hexagonal in shape and comes with a black plastic spigot for dispensing your drink. A matching lid is also included. Looks great perched on your checkered tablecloth, and holds a little over three gallons so there’s plenty for thirsty guests, parched from the summer sun! Black stand sold separately.

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What a gorgeous day today!

It’s time to start a little gardening…

…Preparing the soil and organizing in my head what I want to plant where.

I’ve already got some tomatoes, peppers and herbs started indoors that I enjoyed over winter.

It’s time for my oleanders to go back outside, as well as my lemon-lime tree. They’ll be happy for direct sunlight!

I bring them in every winter, so they won’t die in our harsh, Canadian winter.

I’m making some homemade chicken soup today, and that’s just what the doc ordered with fresh baked bread.

I love to bake my own bread…Not only does it taste better, it smells heavenly, it’s a bit of good old fashioned exercise while kneading it, and you can control what your putting into it.

There’s no telling what they put in that store bought stuff!

Lunch anyone?

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Ingrid

P.S. You don’t have a garden? No problem! Enjoy tomatoes you grow in your own home without soil:

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I’m just enjoying this beautiful morning…

…Having tea & my own homemade, Mennonite buns for my breakfast. They’re so delicious – my Mother’s recipe.

Just sunning on my patio with the dogs,who are running around, chasing & hiding on each other.

Photo above: My Precious Princess and Kappy peaking in the photo.

It’s so nice to see spring has finally sprung.

Kurious, one of my daughter’s miniature schnauzers, is in heat, so I have to watch her around Kaptain, her male mini schnauzer…

…Both of them have panties on, just for protection.

Photo above: Kaptain in his sleeper outfit.

The only down side of today – laundry day &  it’s gotta be done!!!

I really hope you are all enjoying the outdoors today for at least a little while.

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