Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • And for $895.00 We Will Fix It

    And for $895.00 We Will Fix It

    Okay. So you know the expenses of owning your own home. Or if you don’t or you rent, here’s something to learn. We have an underground sprinkler system, the first one we’ve ever encountered in all the homes we’ve lived in. And I must say, it’s the biggest money-sucker going! The system wouldn’t turn on…

  • How Do YOU Clean Your House?

    How Do YOU Clean Your House?

    Okay, so let me see if I can get this right. Since my husband and I were married in 1972, we’ve lived in: Staten Island, NY Elizabeth, NJ Lakewood, NJ Manchester, NJ Jaffrey, NH Shohola, PA Cranford, NJ Shohola, PA Manchester, NJ There’s a story behind each one of these homes, and one of these…

  • Just For a Day, Do Nothing!

    Just For a Day, Do Nothing!

    Have you ever been to Exit 0? I have. You know, one of those exits that lets you know you’re at the end of the road. Not virtually or figuratively, but REALLY. No more road. That’s it. You’re done. A few month ago, we took a trip to the Cape May Zoo in New Jersey.…

  • Introducing Essential Oils

    Introducing Essential Oils

    The power of essential oils! How many products over the years I’ve tried! How about you? Sugar-free, gluten-free, low calorie, no calorie, free, GMO, organic, non-processed, natural, simple, you name it, it’s been in my house. I’ve used all of them, some just to try on a trial basis, and some I’ve stuck with over…

  • Most Luscious Cupcake Icing

    Most Luscious Cupcake Icing

    How many products over the years I’ve tried! How about you? Sugar-free, gluten-free, low calorie, no calorie, free, GMO, organic, non-processed, natural, simple, you name it, it’s been in my house. I’ve used all of them, some just to try on a trial basis, and some I’ve stuck with over the years. I still have…

  • Yarn 101 – What YOU Need to Know

    Have you ever been in a yarn shop? No, I’m not talking about a big box store OR a craft store where you find an aisle or two of yarn and knitting supplies. NO, not them. Although I’m partial to A.C. Moore, I must say! A real live yarn shop. Have you been? Put one…

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