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It smells exactly like a fresh-picked bunch of real lilacs, and that just always, totally smells like spring to me. The three Mrs. Meyer's limited-edition spring scents (Lilac, Peony, and Mint) aregood, and make washing dishes or wiping down countertops way less grueling. It smells exactly like a fresh-picked bunch of real lilacs, and that just always,smells like spring to me. items for FREE in your choice of scent The products are worth over $30, so it's a great way to check out some really nice home products that you otherwise never have tried.

(My daughter had been many times before and loved skiing, but this was going to be my son's second time. So with my kids and husband in three hour lessons (! ), I headed to the Stratton Village Day Spa for a deep tissue massage. Here's a little more Stratton, Vermont info if you're interested: Where it is: Stratton is a four-hour drive from New York City; just under three from Boston. Where to stay: There are tons of condos on Stratton mountain, and that definitely makes it convenient, but I wouldn't say it's a must to stay there.

Yesterday was my birthday! (Yep, my birthday is on Valentine's Day. I have a lifetime of mixed feelings about that fact, and you can read more about them here

Last year, I had a relatively modest goal of reading 24 books over the course of the year. (There were also at least three books that I started this year and got pretty far into before giving them up, so I actually "read" more pages in a way.) A lot of people thought this was one of the best books of the year, and it didn't rise to that level for me personally, but I did really enjoy it. A lot of people thought this was one of the best books of the year, and it didn't rise to that level for me personally, but I did really enjoy it.