The beauty of being a blogger is that I have a platform to share whatever noteworthy topic that pops into my head. Sometimes, the crazy stories I come across on the inter-web or the random thoughts that pop into my mind aren’t really noteworthy at all {on their own}. They usually make me pause, laugh, or just plain roll my eyes and I go on about my day.
So, without further ado, here’s this weeks edition of Random Goodness from Around the Web
Dolly Parton is many things to many people. A singer, an actress, an icon, a staple in American culture. But these days many would call her a true American hero! Why? Well because she has donated 100 million books to children. 100 million. Wowza! Through her non-profit Imagination Library, which sends one book each month to registered child under the age of 5, she is spreading the joy of reading throughout the country and has been for 20 years. Her distinctive looks or voice might be what comes to mind when you think of her, but if you do a little research you’ll probably be surprised to learn how philanthropic she actually is! Go, Dolly, go!
The Story of a Dog and His Alligator
Once there was this little 12-yr-old dog who had become obsessed with a green stuffed alligator shortly after his adoption. It was his security blanket, he played with no other toys, and so his owners willingly bought 2 of the exact same toy per year to keep their little fur baby happy. But panic ensued when PetSmart, the only store that carried said alligator, discontinued it. And that is how this beautiful little story begins…
Ode to Chick-fil-A
A big thanks to reader Tiffany for sending in this hilarious little song! Enjoy all you nugget land waffle fry lovers!
A Side of Bubbles for Dessert?
Remember when bubbles were just blown and chased and popped? Move over childhood memories because there’s a new bubble in town. And it’s a tasty one. Lick-a-Bubble is the latest in cool things kids have now days that we never did. They can now make their favorite flavor or bubble, blow and eat them. Weird? Cool? Delicious? Whataya think?
And that concludes this installment of Random Goodness from Around the Web. Please make sure to leave your random responses in the comment section.
~Mavis
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Quote of the Day “Happiness is a warm puppy.” ~ Charles M. Schulz
Attention Fred Meyer and Kroger Shoppers
Home Depot or Lowes: Your big box plant retailers are the first place I’d recommend checking when trying to score some free containers. They go through mass quantities of plants and have to put those containers somewhere. Ask someone working in the outdoor nursery if they have any containers to spare. I’ve often had them tell me to come back on a certain day and then I’ll return to a free container jackpot!
Craigslist: Always a great place to find all sorts of different containers that you could use for your garden. Just look in the “free” category when searching and you’ll be shocked what you find. Of course, be careful you don’t meet in some dark alley to do an exchange and never go by yourself. And that’s my safety tip of the day.
Recycling Centers: Next time you take your recycling to the center, be sure to pop your head into the place where plastics are dumped. Or if you want some more durable containers to use, you could also check out the tin cans. Sometimes there are larger tin cans that can make great garden containers, too. Always ask permission first, but since you are still recycling the container, just in a different way, I’ve never had them tell me no!
Dumpsters: Put on your ickiest clothes and get ready to do some dumpster diving! Seriously though, I’d only check the ones that are next to large retailers or plant nurseries. Otherwise you’ll be looking for a needle in a haystack!
Food Services: Restaurants are bound to have containers they trash daily. And they’re more than happy to send their containers off to a good home. Plus, don’t forget all those take out containers. Simply poke a couple of holes in to the bottom of the container, fill with soil and plant. Use the top of the container to catch any excess water.
Freecycle: This is another great place to score some free containers in your area, although it’s pretty hit and miss depending on when you search. Stuff goes lightening fast on that site!
Bakeries: Imaging all the frosting that the bakers go through. Then imagine how many containers that frosting or the ingredients for that frosting came in. Next time you stop into your local bakery, ask if they have any used containers in the back they’re willing to part with. More often than not they will be happy to have you take them.
Quote of the Day “The thing about exploring is that you have to know whether the thing you’ve found is worth finding. Some things are just sitting there, minding their own business, waiting to be discovered.” ~ John Boyne
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