The Bayberry Candle Tradition
Need a little luck and prosperity in your life, rumor has it that burning a bayberry candle on Christmas Eve will bring you just that and...
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Caroline Ranoia
- Apr 27
- 2 min
The little house that could, (and did)
It has been said that good things take time. Spring's arrival takes time. Maybe more than any other season, the shift into spring reminds...
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Caroline Ranoia
- May 4, 2022
- 2 min
Clean Eating
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that around 48 million people every year get sick from eating contaminated food....
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Caroline Ranoia
- Apr 20, 2022
- 2 min
In a mood? Which Essential Oil will work best for you (and your mood)
Did you know that our moods can be affected by simply smelling an essential oil? Scnts send a message to the brain, triggering a specific...
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Caroline Ranoia
- Apr 16, 2022
- 3 min
The Sunny Sunflower
Ahh the sunflower, known for its happiness, loyalty, adoration, peace, honesty and longevity it has the power to make people happy. For...
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Caroline Ranoia
- Apr 8, 2022
- 1 min
The Lure of Capri, right in your kitchen
What is it about little sun drenched villages that seem to make life so irresistible? Capri, Italy should be on your bucket list of to...
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Caroline Ranoia
- Apr 4, 2022
- 2 min
The Spring Spruce
Allergies are not my friend. I’ve suffered and endured since I was a child. One of my biggest nemesis is the dust mite. Yes, this ugly...
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Caroline Ranoia
- Mar 30, 2022
- 2 min
It's in the bag
The New Jersey bag ban is almost here. Get prepared. In just a few weeks, New Jersey will ban single-use plastic bags in most instances,...
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Caroline Ranoia
- Mar 27, 2022
- 2 min
The Art of Missing
Walking Oliver tonight there was a scent in the air, the scent of spring, even maybe a hint of summer. The ocean, the bay, water, sand,...
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Caroline Ranoia
- Mar 27, 2022
- 3 min
Personal Plots
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade....
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Caroline Ranoia
- Mar 27, 2022
- 4 min
The What Ifs vs. The Why Nots
My coffee mug is filled with the best Jamaican coffee in the universe. My hands are cupped around the warm mug offering comfort on this...
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Caroline Ranoia
- Mar 25, 2022
- 2 min
Ditch the store bought dryer sheets and make your own
The scent spilling out of the vent that was connected to my former neighbors dryer would make my stomach turn - literally. Every Sunday...
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Caroline Ranoia
- Mar 17, 2022
- 2 min
The word chores...
As a kid my chores were everything from ironing to cleaning base boards. We were given chores like cleaning our rooms, dusting, cleaning...
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Caroline Ranoia
- Feb 15, 2022
- 2 min
The risk of an entrepreneur. Love, passion, patience and trust.
It's so hard to imagine that this little shop has been going strong since 1997. This year marks the 25th anniversary. Should I be getting...
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Caroline Ranoia
- Oct 20, 2021
- 2 min
Creating a community
There are many reasons for nurturing a community. Back in the day, when my life was the usual 9 to “whenever I was done,” it seemed like...
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Caroline Ranoia
- May 17, 2021
- 3 min
Small steps in creating a more sustainable lifestyle
We use more plastic in our homes than we likely realize: almost every bath and body product comes in disposable plastic bottles and jars...
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Caroline Ranoia
- Apr 8, 2020
- 4 min
The Qurantine Love Project
Maybe you're feeling a little overwhelmed by the daily onslaught of news regarding the pandemic. Maybe you’ve stopped listening or...
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Caroline Ranoia
- Mar 24, 2020
- 2 min
6 Tips for a Calming Quarantine
When life feels overwhelming, don't let your personal space overwhelm you either.
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Caroline Ranoia
- Mar 20, 2020
- 1 min
Corona-virus preventative measures
Be kind, stay safe and if you need anything we will ship it out immediately.
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Caroline Ranoia
- Feb 22, 2020
- 1 min
Soap bars on the rise
Often in the summer I hear customers wanting body wash instead of a bar of soap but did you know that soap bars being purchased are on...
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