tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37497581696156477822023-11-16T07:19:48.945-05:00Ladybug Luggage Gourmet Cookies & CakesThe alchemy of fresh ingredients that combine to produce a memorable experience.LadybugLuggagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432879857990200378noreply@blogger.comBlogger264125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749758169615647782.post-11129609731553875892011-06-20T21:03:00.000-04:002011-06-20T21:03:06.832-04:00Black Suit for Fashion Week, Father's Day,etc....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZOMq5YCZS8-zZjrpIld_sNlts62g4bujTFV3VPlhBlyPeO3HXtVFSePWiJm-1vTpezUBHuyG9bKX81znICgeH4L8eAfw4o-sKbx2GMCAqlus9R2sD-vIVlaoSeR3VbXNVcf9aTl9U0Lu/s1600/Black+Suit+Cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZOMq5YCZS8-zZjrpIld_sNlts62g4bujTFV3VPlhBlyPeO3HXtVFSePWiJm-1vTpezUBHuyG9bKX81znICgeH4L8eAfw4o-sKbx2GMCAqlus9R2sD-vIVlaoSeR3VbXNVcf9aTl9U0Lu/s320/Black+Suit+Cake.jpg" width="221" /></a></div>How do you make Dad or that significant other feel special, dress up his favorite dessert. Chocolate cake is covered in fondant, to look like his favorite white shirt, red tie and pocket handkerchief.<br />
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Can you see a thank you for the Father of the Bride, Grooms men, that special Father figure, a fashion designer, Fashion Week, or other special occasion.LadybugLuggagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432879857990200378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749758169615647782.post-73755858399372380692011-04-05T12:48:00.000-04:002011-04-05T12:48:03.678-04:00One Day Without ShoesToday my courage was tested with one simple act, shoes. First the weather, yes it is finally warming up however April showers are definitely making their presence known today. First steps out of bed have me asking myself should I wear warm cozy slippers? <br />
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NO today is <a href="http://www.onedaywithoutshoes.com/">One Day Without Shoes</a>, how are the children managing today. Simple get out of bed, start the morning with no complaining! The family looks at me, "wierd Mom", (I get that familar look ;). One trek outside it's cold and I want to get my shoes, no, I remind myself - the kids ;) so off on the journey down the driveway. I get a double glance from the bus driver that talks to me every morning but not today.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Husband is off to work, needs help getting items to the car, looks at my feet, and gives me that look ;). I smile, think about the kids and go back inside. Then next on my list, drop one off at school, he doesn't stop at the front entrance. I ask "You don't want them to see me without shoes?" I get the look (again ;) and informed, "Mom that will not work for me at school, they won't allow it"</div><br />
I start to ponder that, why????????????????????????????????<br />
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Why am I doing this? Yes I want to raise awareness for the children, it's reason enough to get the odd look, but the best part are the brave few that will ask why and know (starting with my family). Maybe next year there will be more local events that will support this cause, if not I am prepared to do it again. The rain outside is a reminder it starts with one small drop, the ripples of which can fill the ocean and maintain humanity! <br />
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<a href="http://www.onedaywithoutshoes.com/">One Day Without Shoes</a>, an enlightend view about how something as simple as shoes can be taken for granted. I started my day, up early and my reminder of a <a href="http://www.onedaywithoutshoes.com/">One Day Without Shoes</a>. I look outside the weather is warm but it is raining, I am reminded that everything starts with one small act of awareness and the courage to act on it.<br />
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Thank you TOM Shoes, for sharing <br />
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"YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!"<br />
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All it takes is the courage to stand up, because that is the drop of water that will start the ripples ........ that will make a change.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">May there always be work for your hands to do;</div><div style="text-align: center;">May your purse always hold a coin or two;</div><div style="text-align: center;">May the sun always shine on your windowpane;</div><div style="text-align: center;">May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;</div><div style="text-align: center;">May the hand of a friend always be near you; </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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A sour cream chocolate chip vanilla cupcake with embossed and pearlized fondant.LadybugLuggagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432879857990200378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749758169615647782.post-5111167134352929792011-02-03T11:27:00.000-05:002011-02-03T11:27:37.092-05:00QT Pi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaF5ICz2_vtLObnsm9zuEUVZE5VkVzwn1KUYWjK2z1AwWrHSpU2KrEfI_vwhRFgFcGnDxCvALt92AsxqoHoU7QlHkhx7RvZJn8nH4dyy-z3lAqqPwOGye8s5Yi-QmkPe2E5kIO85uN-rmt/s1600/QT+Pi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaF5ICz2_vtLObnsm9zuEUVZE5VkVzwn1KUYWjK2z1AwWrHSpU2KrEfI_vwhRFgFcGnDxCvALt92AsxqoHoU7QlHkhx7RvZJn8nH4dyy-z3lAqqPwOGye8s5Yi-QmkPe2E5kIO85uN-rmt/s320/QT+Pi.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Playing around with some designs for an up coming event QT Pi Brownie Pop. Tell me what you think about it?LadybugLuggagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432879857990200378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749758169615647782.post-72832945438692128082011-01-07T21:59:00.000-05:002011-01-07T21:59:52.933-05:00The Adventures of John & Kate Food Cyclists April 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2NwkZQJuhljKuEpWuxv5nEVGSYFZZ52AIe9KkzihckMGG3Tqc54MJ3Ssx2sz2JSOuRL6S4XO5VNgvrOiAnnoSVqBUQsQE6ZUORKtQAhEBXkRr6qMTWrS0m9no4lkSUU2aTJRLVUApYLeo/s1600/Bike+Cupcakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2NwkZQJuhljKuEpWuxv5nEVGSYFZZ52AIe9KkzihckMGG3Tqc54MJ3Ssx2sz2JSOuRL6S4XO5VNgvrOiAnnoSVqBUQsQE6ZUORKtQAhEBXkRr6qMTWrS0m9no4lkSUU2aTJRLVUApYLeo/s320/Bike+Cupcakes.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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A special treat for John & Kate and the beginning of a wonderful bicycling adventure with stops in New Jersey. Dark velvet cupcakes made with stout from a micro brewery.<br />
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<div></div></div>LadybugLuggagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432879857990200378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749758169615647782.post-78596524126016449892010-10-24T10:24:00.001-04:002010-10-24T10:27:41.899-04:00Halloween Count DownWhat special treats will you have for Halloween?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-3F8YIcp8wW5x-uRUTpQ10bJDTtHSKatLTL62486tpFlWgFa7c6JnFUFNCgXKJz8wkJwaStPawsavY38rD5BNTzQT_ekT4fgzti6hyKL45UAvrCcztTHlj-m3tQ8NbPisW6uHk34FsiV/s1600/Mrs+Hedge+Hog%27s+Halloween.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531618745057266946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-3F8YIcp8wW5x-uRUTpQ10bJDTtHSKatLTL62486tpFlWgFa7c6JnFUFNCgXKJz8wkJwaStPawsavY38rD5BNTzQT_ekT4fgzti6hyKL45UAvrCcztTHlj-m3tQ8NbPisW6uHk34FsiV/s320/Mrs+Hedge+Hog%27s+Halloween.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>LadybugLuggagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432879857990200378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749758169615647782.post-36009141698618519482010-10-08T09:40:00.003-04:002010-10-24T10:24:10.790-04:00The Fabulous 2'sA birthday cake for a very special boy celebrating his second birthday, the cake flavors are vanilla and apple with hints of cinnamon, fresh apple enrobed in vanilla cinnamon buttercream. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-OguvmwslUO5PUzSFDD6jNz_WQopeCgRo-DYclW2QYJEFGJj_KANMeH_x9vaKbR2Ueug-CZIIKt5PWdA6vOvaBY-heCBDar74kp3vShydtjcA_o-cqslSGs3-5DCX7TGcMz1p1ezJ3IF/s1600/Cake+-+2nd+Birthday+Aadi.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525669772129518530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-OguvmwslUO5PUzSFDD6jNz_WQopeCgRo-DYclW2QYJEFGJj_KANMeH_x9vaKbR2Ueug-CZIIKt5PWdA6vOvaBY-heCBDar74kp3vShydtjcA_o-cqslSGs3-5DCX7TGcMz1p1ezJ3IF/s320/Cake+-+2nd+Birthday+Aadi.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div>LadybugLuggagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432879857990200378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749758169615647782.post-78261112177196926672010-09-07T19:11:00.002-04:002010-09-07T19:16:47.378-04:00Are you ready for some sweets?School is about to start but my mind is already wandering to fall crisp nights. The amazing colors of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">the</span> fall leaves. Enjoy the hot days of summer, until then are you ready for some sweets? I am. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbPEVkS7PLdoAoWFinEaCgdzcTxHxG1K1DuSkQA8tDiLaAhyphenhyphen6eInIV8CndNL3kFlIHf_ACwtccUy_VWS12PD1_wc67v7Dwv3jWhfpMTzKP-zWkiQer3SRmBEB1JwsCFPDC7WvnJC29Plaz/s1600/Holloween++Painted+Cupcakes.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514313469698015778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbPEVkS7PLdoAoWFinEaCgdzcTxHxG1K1DuSkQA8tDiLaAhyphenhyphen6eInIV8CndNL3kFlIHf_ACwtccUy_VWS12PD1_wc67v7Dwv3jWhfpMTzKP-zWkiQer3SRmBEB1JwsCFPDC7WvnJC29Plaz/s320/Holloween++Painted+Cupcakes.jpg" /></a> Chocolate cupcakes with ganache and chocolate fondant and the magical colors of fall.<br /><div></div>LadybugLuggagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432879857990200378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749758169615647782.post-91744518502009031872010-08-24T20:33:00.002-04:002010-08-24T20:38:41.998-04:00Gift of Thanks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqz_cPpASwh3AdAPHje2FBYOmiilYLusxX_pHNPztOas5ehtd34bUtDwa72sQ-memR1UeP4xxLEl_UaVzQ-aJcB6xzLDSHU5LVKG7AP3kOvox2u-Gnb878mf8pwWEb_xoGgPppRaezIeD7/s1600/Red+flower+cake.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509139999906025346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqz_cPpASwh3AdAPHje2FBYOmiilYLusxX_pHNPztOas5ehtd34bUtDwa72sQ-memR1UeP4xxLEl_UaVzQ-aJcB6xzLDSHU5LVKG7AP3kOvox2u-Gnb878mf8pwWEb_xoGgPppRaezIeD7/s320/Red+flower+cake.jpg" /></a><br /><div>A family gathers to celebrate a milestone, a sweet gift of thanks is shared by all. </div>LadybugLuggagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432879857990200378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749758169615647782.post-33247973772054702042010-08-10T19:52:00.004-04:002010-08-10T19:57:55.493-04:00Summer Colors InspirationThe pink inspiration from a summer sunset, the blue of a beautiful clear sky and the feel of hot sand on the soles of my feet. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_jCQg4LtR-PxIoYuPeeuTGUbmlwbwGW0bi-uXKU9cG5xCAbrwt5mbUa2BnMRjqqhlVv5FV25RPPpXHi4huTCRpz9GVDZgx4rjFQ2X5xZJM2SfVY3oR1vIKkXEEGaskuTYyEgNab1DcT-/s1600/Tropical+Sample+-+flower+%26+flip+flops.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503933916877728738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_jCQg4LtR-PxIoYuPeeuTGUbmlwbwGW0bi-uXKU9cG5xCAbrwt5mbUa2BnMRjqqhlVv5FV25RPPpXHi4huTCRpz9GVDZgx4rjFQ2X5xZJM2SfVY3oR1vIKkXEEGaskuTYyEgNab1DcT-/s320/Tropical+Sample+-+flower+%26+flip+flops.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_mKfd1zjHn4TNt_A3e3kId8SYMtp-PS7F9BaOo9jhIv6WNc19ZnS61XodBROaCjinN3NPQIV9g9V6tl79mXXnNgT2Dxcrx4jPaoNtmJmbmzrYdeqf5dAQhBEaa5peogxs5MGgoPv4Otu/s1600/Tropical+Sample+-+flower+%26+birds.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503933753697361922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_mKfd1zjHn4TNt_A3e3kId8SYMtp-PS7F9BaOo9jhIv6WNc19ZnS61XodBROaCjinN3NPQIV9g9V6tl79mXXnNgT2Dxcrx4jPaoNtmJmbmzrYdeqf5dAQhBEaa5peogxs5MGgoPv4Otu/s320/Tropical+Sample+-+flower+%26+birds.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Summer days, I look forward to spending as much time outside as possible. Enjoying the humming birds, flowers and the ability to wear flip flops.</div><br /><br /><div></div></div>LadybugLuggagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432879857990200378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749758169615647782.post-91145914050738212732010-08-07T22:02:00.005-04:002010-08-08T00:07:43.882-04:00The Baby Books AdventureA beautiful couple comes in for a cake tasting, they are interested in a cake for a baby shower. After a few questions and some inspirational photos the cake process begins. Step one is a rough sketch with the preliminary idea for baby book cake.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 227px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502870613770432658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9TqZJiZT8twu7MOQMoC3lYcPnQBWh4N2HdnMo7DZQAUvYMZTP24s6teQ8wZhFTDTTlmjbRGJ-vMeKcuiELFEArb-ez1RqwAGIGxdOgrHsfz5sANcPZyo1XBkf_b2tvU7tIc_EZaoSOUdt/s320/Baby+Book+rough+sketch.jpg" /><br /><div>Emails are exchanged to finalize the details and the final product is presented to the wonderful parents to be. The best part of the process is when the client's reaction is "it is exactly what I wanted!" <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXN-CSSBmeB8UnyJXo6Ue6qDYhljAKI6Lyr642NkpQgw41nFt0xX4vsxCDKoEhMJ3KZgTSwLsLOu8ywiUTT-6BcOnxFqh8HTNDR8Xu9gwsusqHAEtKm9zXvdfqutboXK3lBNhuO6nDqZD/s1600/Baby+Books+front+view.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502859511817374962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXN-CSSBmeB8UnyJXo6Ue6qDYhljAKI6Lyr642NkpQgw41nFt0xX4vsxCDKoEhMJ3KZgTSwLsLOu8ywiUTT-6BcOnxFqh8HTNDR8Xu9gwsusqHAEtKm9zXvdfqutboXK3lBNhuO6nDqZD/s320/Baby+Books+front+view.jpg" /></a> Awaiting the next adventure.<br /><br /><div></div></div>LadybugLuggagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432879857990200378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749758169615647782.post-20002626712735130532010-08-02T17:47:00.009-04:002010-08-02T18:36:00.885-04:00Martha Stewarts "Cutest Cupcake" Contest 2009!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZIdEYZxvBtb-qHO2qRpEmLUNiPnbw_5sOU3tk0dVuWBXApD73y28sQAMIqSk79_U87Yj-o-twOxHRRs3a4rJmth0uuiIkpYeg9hXLaIyyCLCQH9iJ4QmeBmPQtSmIfL8WSmxBsReENgPf/s1600/Hedge+Hog+Pair.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500943947928895170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZIdEYZxvBtb-qHO2qRpEmLUNiPnbw_5sOU3tk0dVuWBXApD73y28sQAMIqSk79_U87Yj-o-twOxHRRs3a4rJmth0uuiIkpYeg9hXLaIyyCLCQH9iJ4QmeBmPQtSmIfL8WSmxBsReENgPf/s320/Hedge+Hog+Pair.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I entered the contest in 2009 and I stumbled upon the page on Martha's website today to see the page on her site click on link : <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/cutest-cupcakes-2009-contest-winners#slide_10">Mr & Mrs Hedge Hog</a></div>LadybugLuggagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432879857990200378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749758169615647782.post-11853424886890177592010-07-16T00:25:00.004-04:002010-07-16T00:35:13.194-04:00Sweet McGrawA last minute call, "honey I have Tim <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">McGraw</span> tickets, do you want to go?", no not really. But a change of heart and some last minute baking. I enjoyed the sweetest day ever! Cookies for Timmy (wish Faith and the girls were there, would have loved to meet them also). <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdCL6zCf-VCiMWefH2OtrHahakUi93R8lM7K-asiVildksXdtTz3GovR4GLDU_GdMuU-WCNxLd5tuHtplP-AlXXg5-VObDxqV9Vd5BBKxwik7scJh1uE3Co2Igi-Ke0Txti9GlQBjw6ed5/s1600/DSCN5264.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494356357094052882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdCL6zCf-VCiMWefH2OtrHahakUi93R8lM7K-asiVildksXdtTz3GovR4GLDU_GdMuU-WCNxLd5tuHtplP-AlXXg5-VObDxqV9Vd5BBKxwik7scJh1uE3Co2Igi-Ke0Txti9GlQBjw6ed5/s320/DSCN5264.JPG" /></a><br /><div>The concert was amazing! Timmy we hope you enjoyed the cookie, thanks for you support!<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494355896722742738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwvnlQeYdzxIwtDE3_emHhk2i-CfzlW5GIP1ntEZFObaTOqgTUj9Qv1kvyGZkGt4kZ8JdADpD42Z3ygE131sNIJwbhOUXJlDZy0qqjZsf_XQXs3eyASzKaYxWj1pK8aBNZqrK8xEYgyWVi/s320/DSCN5241.JPG" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLz-58NjY2DuJbwXUxm5QaqnlkIzCehvqhD59xB4jlrUOXXXg5VJht7gg5dNjYGlzLNYbvLsqB-Vs6CAvb4aJHZvSQWW56Dxd_7avdxP-lefSrH7v5tCN9XaEsYvUXFgDWY_1G8uHNzXz9/s1600/DSCN5237.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494355697687765490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLz-58NjY2DuJbwXUxm5QaqnlkIzCehvqhD59xB4jlrUOXXXg5VJht7gg5dNjYGlzLNYbvLsqB-Vs6CAvb4aJHZvSQWW56Dxd_7avdxP-lefSrH7v5tCN9XaEsYvUXFgDWY_1G8uHNzXz9/s320/DSCN5237.JPG" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pre</span> concert show up close to Mr Wonderful, life is sweet ;)<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>LadybugLuggagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432879857990200378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749758169615647782.post-18554607760123411252010-07-06T19:37:00.000-04:002010-07-06T21:38:37.775-04:00The Jersey GirlMelissa visited the Rutgers Farmers Market and discovered a few hidden treasures, read the full article at the link below<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://thejerseygirl.wordpress.com/2010/07/06/rutgers-farm-market-something-for-every-taste/">http://thejerseygirl.wordpress.com/2010/07/06/rutgers-farm-market-something-for-every-taste/</a>LadybugLuggagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432879857990200378noreply@blogger.com0