The Nut Blog

The Universe Smells Like Burnt Almonds

You never know what strange things you will find on a waltz around the Internet. Today, in search of a blog post idea I thought that today’s topic was starting out to be quite the mystery. So I typed “mystery” and “almonds” into Google to see what would come up. Boy, was that a ride! […]

Posted on May 14th, 2020

How Eating Nuts Can Help You Lose Weight

Nuts have a lot of fat so how could they help you lose weight? The key is in how packed with nutrition they are. When it comes to picking a food for a between meal snack, don’t reach for empty calories! Choose a nutrient dense food and substitute that for an equally calorie laden choice […]

Posted on May 12th, 2020

Almond Blondies (Recipe)

Blondies were a childhood favorite of mine. I was one of those weird kids who preferred them to brownies! And I especially loved it when I got to help make them and added whatever fun ingredients we had in the house. These days I prefer healthier additions than I would have chosen back then—there are […]

Posted on May 7th, 2020

Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

Mom's Munchies Gift Basket

It’s not too late! If your mom lives on the West Coast you might still be able to get a Maisie Jane’s gift delivered in time for her special day. We can’t promise what the postal services will be able to do but if you order now—before midnight on Wednesday, May 6th—there’s still a good […]

Posted on May 4th, 2020

More Gift Baskets for Mom!

Need some more ideas to make your mom smile on Mother’s Day? Well, nothing can take the place of seeing or talking with you! But we also have new gift baskets at Maisie Jane’s that are specially designed to make her day! And you won’t have to worry her by going shopping in public either. […]

Posted on April 30th, 2020

New Gift Baskets for Mother’s Day

Hooray! We have new gift baskets for Mother’s Day! And they’re so sweet and adorable, it’s going to be easy to find something to make Mom smile. And all you have to do is shop at Maisie Jane’s online store. We’ll wrap it with a beautiful bow and deliver it directly to her door. The […]

Posted on April 27th, 2020

Mama Needs Some Wine!

It’s been a stressful time figuring out how to keep the kids busy while working at home or figuring out what to do next. And now Mother’s Day is coming! You can’t shop in person as easily as you once did so what are you going to do? Shop online at Maisie Jane’s and have […]

Posted on April 23rd, 2020

Thai Quinoa Bowl

Okay, we’ve all been binging on carbs and Tiger King for awhile now. I don’t know about you but for me, it’s a beautiful day and it’s time to get off the couch! I need a little fresh air and sunshine—at a safe social distance—and something healthier to eat! And whenever I think of “healthier […]

Posted on April 21st, 2020

Mother’s Day is Coming!

Cat to be Kitten Me Gift Basket

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th which means you have plenty of time to pick out the perfect gift from Maisie Jane’s for mom and have it delivered to her home! And, even better, you can shop easily online from the safety of your home and still find something she is certain to love! In […]

Posted on April 16th, 2020

Symbolic Wisdom from the Walnut Tree

Today I came across a couple of interesting articles about the symbolism of walnuts and walnut trees. I have an ongoing fascination with what various plants have symbolized to human beings since ancient times. We’re a strange species, seeing meaning in all sorts of things. Sometimes, the symbolism is hard to figure out. You’d need […]

Posted on April 14th, 2020