Around here, Sunday newspapers get delivered on Saturday. The idea being that people want a head start at reading the sale flyers for stores so that they can use the entire day on Sunday to shop. A few years ago, we stopped getting the Sunday paper because we found that we rarely ever read it. It was a waste of money, and our time and energy just having to wrap it up for recycling. Once in a while I pick one up in the grocery store on a Sunday. Primarily for the coupon … [Read more...]
Celebrities and plastic surgery: Is it cheating?
August 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
There’s a lot of debate going around over steroid use in Major League Baseball and other professional sports. Not so much a scandal when it comes to football, but I won’t go there at this time. I agree that it’s cheating to use performance enhancing drugs. Weren’t these boys taught to play fair in elementary school? Well, apparently with fame and fortune, integrity goes by the wayside and greed takes its place. The plastic surgery epidemic is another thing that … [Read more...]
BlogHer New York, as a newbie.
August 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
After purchasing my ticket six months ago, I waited patiently for August to come. All of this time leading up to BlogHer, I daydreamed about what it would be like to meet and mingle with other bloggers, share past experiences and learn from one another. In blog land this conference is a big deal, and when it practically came to my front door, I just had to get a piece of it. My expectations were set a bit too high, and I think that’s where I went wrong. I naively thought … [Read more...]
[Guest Post] Summer Survival Guide: Keeping Kids Busy On A Budget
July 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I look forward to spending the summer months with my children because during that time we get to enjoy activities that we neglect during the school year. I won't pretend to have you think that my children are always on their best behavior. Nor will I lead you to believe that things don't get chaotic around here. My children run up and down the hallway screaming and stomping several times a day. And since the start of the summer they've already broken a vase that I've had for close to ten years. … [Read more...]
Am I a bad mother for feeding this to my child?
June 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
According to Jaimie Oliver, this type of food is killing the children of America. There are so many products on store shelves that contain Trans Fats, in cookies and chips, oh my. Normally, I read the ingredient label thoroughly, but I’m human. Sometimes I miss it. This junky oil is cheaper than butter, which is why it’s so appealing for food manufacturers. It’s all about the bottom line. Well, if we’re not around to buy it, how can that be good for … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Weed Killer
June 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This spring and summer I had two rivals. Pollen and weeds. Thankfully, it seems as though the pollen count is going down, but there is no stopping the darn weeds. They’re popping up everywhere, including my veggie garden, plant beds and in the crevices of my patio. I weed every day. If only my plants were this hardy.Have you seen the price of the bottled weed killer sold in hardware stores? I own this hardcover book that I love called Homemade: How-to Make … [Read more...]
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