Lasagna Gardening?

So I was reading About.com and I found this very cool idea called lasagna gardening. I am trying to take better care of our yard, and I have been looking for ideas on how to make it nice and healthy and reduce the amount of work I have to do. I’ll admit it- I am lazy when it comes to yard work. I planted a garden this year, and it was nice, however I hate the weeding and the other stuff that comes with working in the yard outside, like the bees and wasps that literally can kill me. So, when I ran across this idea, it sounds amazing!!!

This is a display by the Master Gardeners from the Nashville Lawn and Garden show on Lasagna Gardening.

You start with newspaper, and then layer on your composting materials and keep going until it’s about two feet deep. It shrinks drastically in just a couple of weeks. Not only does it help to fertilize your garden, it helps prevent weeds come spring! I think my garden next year might be the best yet!

Check it out here!

http://organicgardening.about.com/od/startinganorganicgarden/a/lasagnagarden.htm

Coupon Flash Giveaway

I am feeling generous today so I am going to give one lucky winner the chance to win an envelope STUFFED with coupons!

All you have to do is fill out the rafflecopter form! GOOD LUCK!


a Rafflecopter giveaway US ONLY PLEASE

eShakti Giveaway!

I was provided a beautiful dress from eShakti for this giveaway! The Floral Applique Sweater Dress! I love eShakti because the clothes are very cute and comfortable, and the best part is we can all live our fantasy of having a custom tailored wardrobe without spending an arm and a leg! For a mere $7 more on any item you can send in your measurements and they will make the dress to your specifications.

I had mine made with 3/4 length sleeves to cover my upper arms and so I will feel comfortable wearing this wool blend dress all winter long. I was a little worried it would be itchy being wool but it is not. The dress is nice and snuggly warm, in a beautiful purple that will look stunning all the way into winter. I can't wait to wear it with black heels or my charcoal grey boots paired with a great bracelet and some hematite earrings this dress is great.

 

 

 

 One Winner Takes home Dresses for a YEAR!–a $430 Grand Prize!

Our giveaway today, sponsored by eShakti is especially amazing. 7 winners with the Grand Prize winner taking home a dress for each season for the next year (a $430 value).  Crazy Right?  So what are you waiting for?  Check out eShakti and enter today.  Once you are done entering keep hopping to the other blogs so you can see the eShakti looks that each of the other bloggers have put together!

 THE GIVEAWAY:

The Giveaway Runs from September 6-October 5, 2012.  US AND CANADA!

THE PRIZE: Giveaway includes: ($930 total prize package) with 7 Winners

• i. 1st place prize: one winner will receive a dress each season for the year-4 dresses total. (estimated $430 value)
• ii. 2nd place prize: 3 winners will pick the dress of their choice (est. $300 value)
• iii. 3rd place prize: 3 winners will pick the skirt or top of their choice. (est. $200 value)

Fall Fashionista is Coming!

 

Fashionista Events 118+ Giveaways EACH prize package over $125!

Do you want to be part of the biggest fashion event in Blogdom this fall? Fashionista Events is a HUGE happening hosted by Still Blonde after all these YEARS and Modly Chic, co-hosted by K-Squared Glamour.   This  event should have  $20,000+ in prizes, with 118+ participating blogs and more that 1/2 Million entries .  Each blog will have a minimum of $125 prize BUT for our last event  in the spring many blogs had prizes exceeding $350! If you are a blogger, Sign-up and let them know I sent you!

Fashionista Events Grand Prize from Bella Bag!

Our Grand Prize is from Bella Bag, a astoundingly gorgeous Louis Vuitton epi speedy 25 with an MSRP of $1200 (Bella Bag Price, $795)!  You can win this bag during the Fashionista Event, Oct. 11-17, MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!!

Fashionista Events Lookbook Giveaway sponsored by Mountain Khakis

Our Fall Fashionista Event Lookbook Giveaway will be out Oct. 1, 2012,  coupled with an amazing giveaway from Mountain Khakis.  2 winners will take home a total of $500 in Gift Certificates from this high quality clothing company Moutain Khakis–Built for Mountain Life.   You can browse through the Lookbook and find all the great giveaways that you want to enter once that big event begins Oct. 11, 2012.

Pinterest Boards to Feature Mimi Boutique and Fashionista Events Bloggers

Make sure to check out our Pinterest Board too when it’s opens on Oct. 15.  Our Pinterest Board will feature Mimi Boutique.

Clutches available at Mimi Boutique

We’ll See you at the Fall Fashionista Event, starting with our Lookbook Giveaway on Oct. 1!

What Fashionista Events prize do you want to WIN?

Blog Note:  Bloggers paid a fee to participate in event.  For some elements,  review samples and promotional consideration were provided.  

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Right to Know

The California Right to Know bill is something that I have been watching and believe is very important. However in the US Monsanto is spending millions of dollars to fight this. However in the UK the very same company supports GMO labeling? Why the double standard? Read more here:

http://www.carighttoknow.org/monsanto_ads?utm_campaign=monsanto_ads&recruiter_id=37429&utm_medium=email&utm_source=labelgmos