Project 366 February 6 By the Light of the Moon OOOOoooooo how I wish for a “good” camera to get the actual colors of the moon, but alas my point and shoot will have to suffice. The sky was so clear and the moon nice and bright tonight. You’d never know a small winter storm is headed our way! … [Read more...]
Life Decisions | Long Term Care
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As many of you know, my Dad has been ill the past week or so. It’s actually been going on much longer than this. He has a shunt in his brain that drains excess fluid to his stomach. It’s been acting up for probably six months or longer but it peaked this past weekend and I insisted he visit the ER. It was Monday morning and he couldn’t remember anything after Friday afternoon at work. After a transfer, a night and day of waiting and a revision … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Link Up | List Your Giveaways!
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Welcome to Monday Morning Link Up! This is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways and find a few to enter as well! The rules are simple: 1) Giveaways must be family friendly 2) Check out a few giveaways for yourself! (there is no obligation to enter any) Here are my giveaways ending in the next seven days… McKenna : American Girl Doll (rafflecopter) ends 2/6 Pampered Chef Microwave Chip Maker (rafflecopter) ends 2/6 … [Read more...]
The 2nd Annual Kenmore Bloggers Summit 2012 | Innovations #KBS2012
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2nd Annual Kenmore Bloggers Summit 2012 Friday January 20, 2012… Kenmore welcomed 40+ bloggers to Kenmore Live Studios in downtown Chicago for some first hand experience with some of it’s newest innovations. They had a full day of demonstrations, product information and group challenges planned for us (see me? I’m in the front row!). Our first session was with Suzy Singh from Master Chef. She was incredibly personable, knowledgeable, … [Read more...]
Phantom of the Opera Masquerade Themed Screening Party| Girls Night!
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I’m having a Phantom of the Opera masquerade themed screening party! The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall is coming to Blu-ray and DVD February 7th for its 25th Anniversary. To celebrate this release I am having a small group of girls over for a screening party! My daughter is a huge fan of the arts and when I told her we were offered a Phantom of the Opera screening didn’t hesitate with a YES! We are eager to screen this … [Read more...]
Project 366 | Day 32 | Time to Heal
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Project 366 Day 32 Time to Heal Pretty crazy has small the incision is. He got his bandages off today and was allowed to shower. … [Read more...]
Project 366 | Day 31 | Papa is Silly
Project 366 Day 31 Papa is Silly My Dad is staying with us for observation after his surgery and his spunk is returning. Here is Ethan’s reaction to one of Papa’s silly comments. … [Read more...]
Need Superbowl Dip Ideas? Avacado & White Bean Dip Recipe
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Are you ready for the Super Bowl? Do you have all your dip recipes in place? If not, we have a yummy option that includes avocados that are oh so good for you! Print 5.0 from 7 reviews Avocado and White Bean Dip Ingredients 1 ripe avocado 1 can of white (cannellini) beans, rinsed and drained 2 cloves of garlic juice of one lime or 2 TBS lime juice for a jar salt to taste Instructions Mix together in a food … [Read more...]
Dressing to My Socks
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Years ago I signed up for The Fly Lady… a cleaning program that helps a disorganized flighty girl like me cut the clutter and chaos in my life. One of the first steps in the program was to shine your sink (yes, it really DOES make a difference) and one of the first things that she asks that you do in the morning is shower, get dressed and put your shoes on. Showering first thing in the morning requires me to get up before the kids do. … [Read more...]
Project 366 | Day 31 | Hanging Glass
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Project 366 Day 31 Hanging Glass I noticed while walking into the hospital a large piece of glass artwork hanging from the ceiling. The photo is poor as it was from my phone, but still pretty. … [Read more...]
