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Back in February 2008, when I was changing the sheets on my bed and in the middle of doing laundry, I was thinking about something my sister told me as I ironed my pillow cases. She was working in the bridal registry department of a major department store, and they'd had a presentation with a leading towel manufacturer who told them never to use fabric softener or dryer sheets on towels. Turns out, the silicone in the fabric softener coats the individual terry fibers, ultimately making the towels less absorbent. I had no idea! And I was thinking of all my friends who also probably didn't know. So I emailed them all, and suddenly a weekly email newsletter was born.

A reader contest later, we had a name: VestaVamps. A website soon followed. VestaVamps is now an online community, all with reader-generated content. So let us know what you have to say, whether it's sharing a new favorite recipe, cleaning tip, or pics from a recent party!
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Favorite Pages
  1. Bean Salad
    Labels:bean salad, beans, vegetarian, celery, carrots, roasted red peppers, easy to make, salad
    Bean salad, easy recipe for bean salad Read More >
  2. Book Club
    Labels:Book club, social, read, neighborhood, potluck
    Book Club Read More >
  3. Brisket
    Labels:brisket, Passover, dinner, main dishes, recipe, Kosher
    Aunt Pauline's family's brisket recipe, especially for Passover. Read More >
  4. Spinach and Mushroom Frittata
    Labels:spinach and mushroom frittata, frittata, spinach, mushroom, recipe, breakfast
    Spinach and mushroom frittata recipe. Easy recipe for breakfast, brunch, or really any time of day! Read More >
  5. White Vinegar, I love thee
    Labels:White vinegar, Vinegar, cleaning tips, weed killer, natural cleaners
    White Vinegar, I love thee. Lots of great uses for white vinegar around the house. Read More >
Favorite Blog Posts
  1. Easter in Connecticut
    Labels:Easter in Connecticut, Easter, dinner, appetizer, napkin folding, Baby E, Connecticut, holiday, Two Little Red Hens
    Easter in Connecticut, recounting our Easter dinner, from napkin folding to appetizers to the meal. Read More >
  2. Easter in London
    Labels:Easter in London, Easter, Babes with Babies London, guest blogger, chocolate, London, recipe
    Easter in London, a special guest blog entry from Sophie, founder of Babes with Babies London. Read More >
  3. Frittata, Strata, Brunch!
    Labels:frittata, strata, brunch, sweet, savory, entertaining, Baby E, J, recipe ideas, prosciutto, green salad, banana bread
    Frittata, strata, brunch! This weekend's brunch was delicious and simple to prepare. Read More >
  4. Going Away Party
    Labels:Going Away Party, going away, entertaining, Martha Stewart, postcards, yearbook, Entertaining Tips, J
    Going away party, ideas for what to do as activities during a going away party. Read More >
  5. Irish Breads Update 1
    Labels:Irish breads, Irish Soda Bread, Guinness bread, St. Patrick's Day, St. Patty's Day Recipes, bread
    Irish Breads . . . update 1. Report back on my first attempt at Irish Soda Bread, and the more successful Guinness Bread with Molasses. Read More >
  6. Mom Jeans
    Labels:Mom Jeans, new moms, jeans, clothes, shopping, cheerleader
    Mom jeans, or how my shopping has changed since becoming a mother. Read More >
  7. Passover
    Labels:Passover, guest bloggers, traditions, holidays
    One reader's description of how she and her family celebrate Passover. Read More >
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  1. Name this pie! (0)
    Created by:Vesta on November 21, 2011, 2:52 PM
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  3. St. Patty's Day Recipes (4)
    Created by:Vesta on March 11, 2010, 9:52 PM
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  4. Perfect Day for Baking (9)
    Created by:Vesta on February 16, 2010, 3:06 PM
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  5. luggage, packing, shoes (3)
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  6. Brita Water Filter Help (2)
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  7. Healthy snacks (4)
    Created by:Vesta on April 6, 2010, 4:59 PM
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  8. Storing brown sugar (2)
    Created by:Vesta on April 7, 2010, 8:46 AM
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  9. Shell Projects (0)
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  10. Baby shower ideas! (7)
    Created by:VampElle on March 8, 2010, 3:39 PM
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  11. Chicken salad (3)
    Created by:Vesta on March 2, 2010, 12:30 PM
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  12. savory for a potluck (2)
    Created by:HarlowGirl on March 4, 2010, 7:37 PM
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  13. Balsamic Chicken (2)
    Created by:VampKSL on February 25, 2010, 11:19 AM
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  14. Favorite snow food (13)
    Created by:Vesta on February 9, 2010, 10:13 AM
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  15. Pantry staples (2)
    Created by:ellie on February 22, 2010, 10:04 PM
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  16. Hostess gift suggestions (3)
    Created by:Vesta on February 9, 2010, 10:26 AM
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  17. Bathroom Mold (1)
    Created by:VampKSL on February 22, 2010, 4:56 PM
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  18. Easy lunch meals (5)
    Created by:VampKSL on February 22, 2010, 4:58 PM
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  19. Boot Cut to Skinny? (1)
    Created by:VampJina on February 9, 2010, 9:04 PM
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  20. Winter cocktail (0)
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