Youbidlocal

I'm reading Jai Pausch's new book 'Dream New Dreams' and the first few pages where she describes meeting Randy Pausch (The Last Lecture) are nothing short of magical. She will talk about her 2 years of caregiving and life after loss, her husband died of pancreatic cancer 4 years ago and I had read his inspiring book then. It's interesting that she has since re-married and I have to read her story of survival.

I recently read about Youbidlocal in the newspaper.  Apparently you can save money by bidding on items at these local auction houses.  I've never bid at an auction real or virtual, have you?

Here is more on that interesting article on saving money.

Ebates

L made these lovely cupcakes the other night, don't they look scrumptious?

I recently read about Ebates online cashback shopping in the newspaper. It seems to make sense if you do a lot of online shopping (which I don't really). Still, it's nice to know what's out there these days. It's free to join up. You get cash back whenever you purchase an item online from them. There seems to be a wide range of products to choose from.

Fire at the convenience store

There was a fire at our local convenience store a few weekends ago.  K happened to be driving by in a friend's car that night and was able to photograph it.  I have since learned that it was fortunate someone was working inside at the time and was able to call emergency otherwise the entire building/plaza would've been destroyed.  The store is being repaired and I hope it will be as good as new soon!  Apparently it started at the back of the store where the refrigerators were, a compressor blew.

Spring Flowers

We saw the new musical 'Bring It On' yesterday afternoon.  It plays in Toronto until June 3 before they move to Broadway in New York immediately after. It is well-written, with wonderful singing, energetic dancing and stunts. They received a standing ovation from the audience. It was an inspiring, 'feel good' production. My daughter L and I loved it. Son K and husband M thought it was 'ok'. (I guess it's not action/adventure!)

Sharing the beauty of all the spring flowers around here at this time of year:

Sunday Sketches - Sunrise

For Sunday Sketches this week, I was inspired by one of Jim Steele's photographs as pictured below. I just noticed that Jim has a website. My painting is acrylic on acrylic paper (5.6" x 4.5").

Please visit the other talented participants in this fun art co-op hosted by Alexandra.

Little Birthday Cakes

I found this recipe for cute Little Birthday Cakes from Pinterest.

I have some photos of the local pond for you today.

Paint Party Friday - Nail Art

For Paint Party Friday, I was inspired by a Kate Spade runway photo I saw in a fashion flyer. It featured polka dot nail art as demonstrated in this video.
My painting is acrylic on acrylic paper (3" x 4.5").

Please visit the other talented participants in this ever growing art co-op!