Putnam's Family Dollar Store is looking good! And I know why!!!!

Do you have a Dollar Store near you??

I do!
I stopped in the other night for a hummingbird feeder (now is the time to get them up) and was impressed how clean, neat and organized this little store is.

Of course, it should be no surprise to me, since my friend, Cyndy, was recently named store manager.

Although this might not be technically considered a "local business", in my book it is, since it employs local people, and gives them the chance to shine and show what they can do.

I am a Putnamaniac that loves my local Family Dollar Store, and the new manager!

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Nice crack ~ Filled up with a cute little pansy!

Nature will grow where it wants, and the desire to live is certainly so strong it is amazing if you think about it and don't take it for granted.

I passed this little pansy coming up out of this crack in the sidewalk/building downtown the other day. It amazes me!

Keep your eyes open for these little wonders of nature.

I am a Putnamaniac that loves how nature revives itself, even in the smallest of cracks!

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50 lbs in less than 4 months ~ YES ~ it can be done with determination!

I am not doing an ad for Dr. Oz.

I am letting you know that hard work, diet & exercise changes, and pure determination & dedication really do work.

Wondering how I know this???

I have a friend who fits the description, and she is so inspirational! She keeps every promise she makes, and this time she made one to herself.

Starting in early January for a local "Biggest Loser" competition, she turned the dial on her decision for a healthier lifestyle to overdrive.

She began exercising, very religiously. She is now happily addicted.

She followed the weight watcher food program, eating healthy foods and appropriate portions.

It is now mid-April. She has lost 50 lbs+ .

WAIT - DID YOU SEE THAT??? IN LESS THAN FOUR MONTHS SHE HAS LOST MORE THAN 50 LBS. 

This was all done in a healthy fashion, and with a goal for a lifestyle of this behavior.

Her legs are a lot shorter than my longer ones,  and while we are out on a walk/talk, I now have to move it to keep up with her!

I am a Putnamaniac that is so glad my friend has this determination for a healthy lifestyle, since I want her around for a long time ~ so we can continue to do fun & active stuff!

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Rebudgeting time and money for stuff I like - flowers and mulch!

Do you rebudget not only your money, but your time?

There is only so much of each to go around, so sometimes you have to do this rebudgeting.

Today I used money and time that probably should have used to buy new clothes or get a haircut, but what fun is that. I don't like to use time or money to do either.

Sooo......

Yup, the little faithful focus trunk was loaded up with mulch and a few colorful annuals to get things brightened up in the Renegade Garden.

Money and time well spent, at least for me!

I am a Putnamaniac that loves to rebudget for stuff I like!

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2nd Annual Harmonies and Hops ~ Celebrate the harmonies of spring in Danielson, CT!

Danielson will be rocking on Saturday, May 4th, 2013.

The 2nd annual Harmonies and Hops will take place.

Head out to Main & Furnace Streets to catch all the fun!

Here is a list from the Harmonies and Hops Facebook page: 

 10AM - Weekend Warrior Relay Race ( KPRD @ Camp Q )
- - - - - Touch-A-Truck
- - - - - Kids Activities
10:30AM - Amazing Animalz - Animal show
11AM - Up Top - Tie Dye Shirt Making
12:30PM - Amazing Animalz - Animal Show
1PM - Riley's Sandwich Shoppe - Make-A-Cupcake
1:30PM - Pizza Pizzazz - Pizza Eating Contest
2PM - 6PM : Beer & Wine Tasting
3PM - DAS - Homebrew Competition

I am a Putnamaniac that will be celebrating the harmonies (and hops) of spring at Harmonies and Hops!

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Pomfret Townwide Tag Sale set for Saturday, May 4th, 2013

Saturday, May 4th, 2013 is going to be one busy day in Northeast CT.  (See Jog with Judy blog from a couple of days ago, and look for more blogs with events for this day coming soon).

You will need to plan your time accordingly to fit in all the fun, but you can do it!

If you love yard sales, tag sales, garage sales... you will need to hit Pomfret's 7th annual town wide tag sale. 

Click here for tag sale details.

Get out and take advantage of this great day of bargains and fun!

Be sure to stop at The Vanilla Bean Cafe for breakfast or lunch to repower yourself.

I am a Putnamaniac that was glad to spot the Pomfret town wide tag sale signs on the drive home tonight!

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Jog with Judy ~ and view beautiful Woodstock while you are at it!

Jog with Judy is a great community event coming up, and tons of folks will be running, jogging, walking for this great cause.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 4, 2013 ~ 10 am. That is the date for this year's Jog with Judy Event . This is the 8th straight year for this event in honor of Judy.

Jog with Judy is held in gorgeous Woodstock, CT ~ and it is gorgeous in all seasons, particularly in early May. Meet at Roseland Park Road.

Although it was a tragic event and took Judy from the earthly world, it is wonderful that she is honored in this annual event. Get your walking or jogging shoes on, and meet me there.

I am a Putnamaniac that will Jog with Judy, albeit slowly as usual, on May 4th!

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