Posts Tagged as ‘Boise’

January 22, 2009

Truth about Bats

Here’s an experience I’ll never forget from our years living in the deep south…  We had just gotten a new kitten and she slept in a little bed next to ours.  One night I woke up b/c she was just going NUTS!  I looked over the edge of the bed and saw a dark creature [...]

December 24, 2008

Christams Eve Services – 2008

Merry Christmas!!!
Are your kids a little too hyped up on Santa?  Need something to bring them back down to earth and remind them of the reason for the season?  Maybe you just need something to help YOU quiet your mind from the holiday insanities…  Whatever the reason, if you’re looking for a Christmas Eve service [...]

December 16, 2008

Boise Christmas Light Displays – 2008

Alright!  Get the horses ready Matilda, we’re goin’ a light gazin’!
I scarcely could believe my eyes when I found this online, and you won’t want to miss it. (Shh…don’t tell Clark Griswald…he’s likely to go nuts over this one…)   Here’s the display from 2007:

The “artist” does not have a video up [...]

December 12, 2008

Christmas Eve Services – YOUR HELP REQUESTED!

Photo courtesy of www.freefoto.com
Hello, All!  I’m getting ready to post a list of Christmas Eve services.  If you’d like yours included send me a direct message at:  goodlifegal (at) live.com  Be sure to include the following:

Time(s)
Church Address
Contact phone at the church
A one-sentence BRIEF description of the service (i.e. Candle light service, Children’s service, concert, special [...]

December 12, 2008

Save the Date – to heck with Outlook

Christmas gift idea #3.  Okay, here’s another for family and friends who LOVE Boise, but maybe don’t want to be committed to a large poster on their wall – or get tired of the same scene easily.
David Day, one of my favorite Boise/Idaho photographers just released his 2009 calendar.  I think I’m going to have [...]

December 10, 2008

Gifts Off The Wall

Do you have an art-lover in your family?  What about someone who moved away from Idaho who might appreciate an artful memory? 
Ward Hooper is one of the valley’s premier graphic designer/artist/illustrators, well-known for his poster style art that reflects the golden age.  I ran into Ward’s wife recently who told me he’s opening up a [...]

December 9, 2008

Hats off to this Christmas Gift idea…

I’ve always had a penchant for hats.  I often wish more ladies had the guts to wear great hats…and gloves (and honestly, we’d probably all be a lot healthier if we wore gloves more often b/c we wouldn’t pick up as many germs!!!).  Anyway, I have the great fortune of having a dear friend who [...]

November 24, 2008

Need Knows No Season / Feed Your Compassion!

With the daily bad news of the economy it’s easy to tightenul your wallet and feel sorry for yourself.  But the truth of the matter is that even with job losses and tough times, we’re more wealthy and more fortunate than so many.  You don’t even have to look very far to see it in your [...]

November 20, 2008

Weekenders….SIX things to do this weekend!

OKAY!  Trying to jump back into the saddle again, so here are a few ideas for the weekend!
More ideas you want to share?  Leave them in the comments space.
1. Go see “The Forgotten Carols” at the Morrison Center http://mc.boisestate.edu/
2.  Yes, I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but if you just can’t wait for the [...]

November 20, 2008

Trashy Treasure “Pop” Art

Hey discovered a cool “new to me” GREEN artist in Boise.  Check out: http://misscourageous.blogspot.com/
She recycles record vinyl, bottle caps, game pieces and more to make some really cool stuff.  Check it out!  I may need to find her next time I’m at the market!
I especially love these recycled record vinyl drink charms: