Balancing the checkbook is never fun. But its pure torture after vacation. I’m one of those freakish people who has to balance to the penny with my bank statement. And with online banking, its a semi-daily routine for me. Yet, though I balance, I’m not always happy with that ending number. But today is the [...]
I didn’t realize how badly I needed a vacation. We just returned from 10 days of doing nothing but relaxing, sleeping in, and being pampered by my dad and step-mom. We reconnected as a family, did every imaginable boy-related outdoor activity, went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, visited family and I even got a pedicure (the benefit [...]
As promised, we’re wrapping up the organization series with a giveaway! DYMO has graciously offered the Personal LabelMaker for today’s giveaway. One lucky winner will receive the LabelMaker and several different tapes for all sorts of applications… magnetic, iron-on, plastic (four different colors), clear, metallic and paper. I know! Isn’t that cool? Remember the days [...]
I think there’s something wrong with me. See, I would much rather organize my pantry than take something out of it to cook dinner with. I just don’t like to cook that much. But give me a junk drawer to whip in shape and I’ll squeal with delight…as my hungry family watches with sad little puppy eyes. Ok, its not thaaaat [...]
Its the truth. Whatever you spend your time and energy and focus on will turn out well. I was reminded of this when my 5th grader had his first science project this last year. We were He was given three months to prepare, organize, research and build his project. Can I just tell you that [...]
Lands End is looking for input from us moms about back-to-school shopping for the upcoming school year. They are giving away a $100 gift card to five lucky moms who complete their short online survey. It consists of 18 multiple-choice questions and will only take a few minutes of your time. Entries must be completed [...]
Let me start off by saying: 1. I love movies. 2. I hate scary movies, but I really wanted to see this one. 3. I don’t think I’ve ever gone to opening night of a movie before. But my sugar-daddy big brother was in town and it was his treat. 4. I have no problem [...]
One of my favorite new scrapbooking toys is my Cricut from ProvoCraft. If you don’t know about the Cricut, in short, it is the die cut machine to end all die cutting systems. Its not only a scrapbookers dream come true, but it is so handy for creating bulletin boards, vinyl wall art/lettering, card making, [...]
Hmmm. This is a first…I’m blogging in the garage. Sweety is working in the garage and suggested that I bring my computer out and join him. He set up a chair with the fan right on me since the garage door is open and its about a billion degrees outside even though its 8:00 p.m. while I’m typing this. He’s so sweet and his [...]
