the magic of rainbows

Physics teaches that rainbows are created when the sunlight reflects off of raindrops, breaking up the light into different wavelengths of color. This atmospheric phenomenon is most likely to occur immediately after a rain shower, when the sun is shining again, but condensation still lingers in the air.

 

The rare and lovely appearance of rainbows makes them incredibly magical for children and adults alike. Perhaps this magic first inspired the notion of a pot of at the end of the rainbow.

 

Dating back to old Europe, the legend of the pot of gold is claimed enthusiastically . They'll tell you that fairies put the gold there and then the leprechauns guard it.

 

Well, even if you aren't lucky enough to spot a rainbow this spring, you can still take a tour of some fantastic photos of these magical color beams at Rainbow Sitings.com.

 

Or if you prefer to create your own luck, check out what what our snazzy solar powered Rainbow Maker can create in your home…ld

Either way, we wish  you a wonderful rainbow connection this St. Patty's Day. Take it Kermit…

matt pratt photography

 

If you live in Michigan, have a wedding to plan and would like the photos of your big day to be like no others, I'd highly recommend you check out Matt Pratt Photography. 

 

I've known Matt for over 10 years and he's always worked for big corporations. I love that he's slowly taking the leap of faith to go big with his photography business.  I know from experience there's nothing more gratifying than having a job that you're passionate about.

 

 

And you can just tell from these few photos that he's found his sweet spot.

 

One of my favorite options he offers is candid reception photos.  This is where he sets up a plain backdrop and any of your guests can come do fun, silly or serious poses. (I'd have to guess these ladies know how to have a good time)

I wish I could look at all our happy wedding guests again (just for the fashions alone:).  The day goes by so fast, these photos are sure to be treasured keepsakes and are also fun to send with your wedding thank you cards.

Congratulations Matt on pursuing what you love in life!

fall in love with landon pigg

     

The pretty cascading guitar sounds of Mr. Pigg caught Steve's ear and I must say I wouldn't be opposed to Steve singing these sweet lyrics to me.

A review reads, "Landon Pigg may look remarkably like pretty boy Ashton Kutcher, but his sound leans more toward the flowy, groovy melodies of Brandi Carlile and Rufus Wainwright. His voice is sweet, clear, and honest. Much like the work of Carlile and Wainwright, Pigg's songs all start small and swell from there until they've just about swallowed you whole." – Kim Ruehl

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5 solutions for sinus pressure

 

The season of green is just around the corner, which for many, means stuffy sinus headaches.  If you're victim to these, we invite you to try out some of our swell solutions like…  

clarity eucalyptus/peppermint shower steamer $3.75 These transform your ordinary shower into an aromatherapy experience better than the spa

soft mint bubbling bath salts $14.95 And did you know that epsom salts…

• Ease stress, improve sleep and concentration
• Raise energy levels
• Improve oxygen use and absorption of nutrients
• Improve muscle and nerve function
• Help prevent or ease migraine headaches

sinus soothing eye pillow $11.95  The decongestant properties of peppermint, spearmint and eucalyptus get to work while the face-contouring grains cover the sinus passages and fall gently into the hollows of the eyes.

head tingler $7.50 This alien-looking head massager delivers instant tingles to your entire body. You won't believe the results when you first use this sleek little tool. It instantly relaxes, relieves tension & stimulates sensitive nerves in your scalp.

clarity eucalyptus/peppermint bath tea $3.50 These refreshing tea bags are made for your bath.  Fill the tub and let the bag steep for a few minutes while you prepare for a refreshing and aromatic experience.  (great to slip in a card and send off to a friend or family member)

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chicken croissant turnovers

These tasty turnovers look fancy but are a cinch to make and easy to prep ahead of time for a shower or get-together.

 

great giveaway goodies for the lucky winner!

 

For this month's St. Patty's Day themed package… we've got a pretty purse note holder, a martini chill pill, a funny frog tape dispenser, the oh-so-handy chop2pot cutting board, some grow-your-own good luck clover, a million dollar bill and a pocket pewter lucky clover. ($59.55 value)

So how can you be the lucky one who gets these green goodies?

There are 3 ways to enter – you can do 1,2 or all 3 to better your chances.

1. Comment at the bottom of this post and tell us: Why are you lucky? (no registration or sign-up required)

2. Spread the word about our giveaway on your Facebook page by clicking the Share on Facebook link below then send us a message via Facebook saying that you did. *

3. Post our green giveaway on your blog (Feel free to copy our photo & info) Then leave a comment on this blog post so we know that you did. *

* just let your friends & followers know if they happen to win, you get some of the goodies too :-)

We'll draw the lucky firefly fan's name on Wednesday, March 11.

Have fun, good luck and thanks for playing!

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got something profound to say?

 

Have Einstein write it out for you!

Thanks Lynn for sharing this enlightening site with us!

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peace love & planet

 

Meet Gina Adams-Levy of Northville, Michigan.  She makes fanciful flower stakes and magical mushrooms from used plastic flower pots, containers and lids destined for the trash. 

These unique perennials require no sun or water and each set of 'petals' is cut and painted by hand.  The flowers have a protective finishing coat but will suffer from harsh conditions and should be firmly secured & handled with care.

   

These perky posies are just a small part of Gina's grand recycling plan.  Her non-profit company,  Peace, Love & Planet is a grassroots organization created to promote environmental education throughout metro Detroit.  The first objective of Peace, Love & Planet is to help children understand the importance of environmental conservation and recycling.  The second goal is to prevent hundreds of thousands of pounds of plastic from entering our Michigan landfills.  Gina believes by redirecting and recycling plastic a little bit at a time we can make a positive impact on our planet.

 

Currently Gina is gearing up for the upcoming planting season and there are lots of ways you can help support this cause like purchasing her fun flowers at our Berkley location or donating COLORED plastic anything, ie, kids shampoo bottle, play-dough lids/containers, plastic Easter eggs, pails, detergent lids, milk jug lids, old marker lids, anything of color, especially pinks, purples, greens, yellows.  You can drop off your donations at either catching fireflies locations. 

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pee-pee teepee on brothers & sisters

 

So I’m watching the big 2 hour Brothers & Sisters event Sunday night and low and behold, Kitty (Calista Flockhart) pulls out a pee-pee teepee for Evan’s very first diaper change!

 

I guess I shouldn’t be surprised since it’s one of catching fireflies most popular baby gifts for little boys.  Those Walkers – always prepared for anything… though it doesn’t look too good for Tommy next week:)

giant easter eggs & painted posies

 

Yeah… it's March 1st!  And we can't wait for posies to start peeking up through the ground so we painted our own garden – complete with cute clouds and a paper lantern sun.

 

And we had so much fun with our giant hearts for Valentine's Day, we replaced them with enormous painted eggs - ready for Easter… although, these would be tough to hide.