Category Archives: Florida Living!

I love Florida!

Sep 10

Welcome Fall!

Fall is Here!

Fall Season is Finally Here!

I am SO ready for fall! I love summer with it’s beach vibe and warmth, the summer holidays and the balmy rains. But autumn time is my favourite season for so many reasons, too numerous to list. The temps are slowly falling and finally the fall growing season begins. How I miss my garden! I am ready to get my hands into the dirt and grow things! YaY!

As many of you know, the economy has been in decline making it very hard for folks to have extra money to spend on little pleasures. This last year has been the slowest and leanest ever for small businesses the world over. We understand that spare money is so very precious and hard to come by. That is why I want to take this opportunity to say *THANK YOU* to all of our loyal customers who have braved the hot weather to come by and say Hello! and maybe splurge on a little something that gives them and their families a little bit of happiness and peace. That is why I am so proud to say that in the face of it all, we here at Sleeping Gypsy have not raised our prices in the 10+ years and do not plan to do so in any foreseeable future. We have the best deals and the widest selection of incense to be found anywhere in this area of the state of Florida – maybe in the whole state! Our wonderful customers are what make our little store a success and for that John and I will be forever grateful.

Early on in the beginning of the summer, we decided to close on Fridays, as the market has been very slow on these days and the weather so oppressively hot. Also, John has started a new job that requires a vehicle on that day for work, so we both decided, with all things considered, that at least for summer, we would be operating on a two day weekend until now. That being said,  Starting the first weekend of October, we will be back on Fridays, making for a full three day weekend once again. If ever you are wondering where we are, just give a call or drop a text. We can answer all of your questions with ease.

Hoping that everyone has had a beautiful summer and are looking forward to a marvelous fall season! Thank you again and see you soon!

Aug 7

Yes, it is true! I love Florida! Yes, it is as hot as walking on the Sun in the summertime, but that is why God invented air conditioning because he loves us and wants us to be happy!

I was born and raised in Michigan where the summers are mild and the winters are downright brutal. When I moved out to California back in the mid 1990’s, I was amazed at how warm it was there. I remember i moved out there in the late fall. I landed at LAX in long pants and sleeves and was just so hot! Then, many years later, dear hubby and I moved to Michigan for a spell to take care of some family business on my end. We stayed there for almost 5 years, but it was just so darned cold we just could not stand it any longer, so we set our sights on Florida! The best move we have ever made. True, it took a few years to get adjusted to the temperatures, especially in the summer months, but it didn’t take long. true, there are things that I miss about both states, but I did try to “go back” and it seems that nothing is ever the same. You just cannot go back. That being said, we have thought about moving again. Tennessee or South Carolina or even North Carolina or Georgia. But if I cannot live by the sea, then it just isn’t for me.

Living about 2 miles from the Atlantic ocean is about as good as life can get. Going to the beach is my church! Between the beautiful trees, the variety of birds and the proximity to the ocean, Florida is a paradise I won’t soon leave. I urge anyone who wonders about this place to come on down and check it out! You will be so glad that you did!