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Bah Humbug!

I’m trying to get into that good old Christmas spirit, coming off the tails of turkey day, but it’s been hard. I love Thanksgiving.  In fact, I think it’s probably my favorite holiday.  It’s not generally loaded with commercialism and is hardcore all about spending the day enjoying with...

Gem of the Day: I’d like mouse…

I was chatting with my kidders about what we might have for Thanksgiving dinner.  I had teased.  Hmm. Maybe we should mix it up a bit and have liver and brussel sprouts….EWWWWWW! of course, was the response from my darlings. We continued to chat about the required items, with...

Glop…

Even though I love to cook, can generally pull off some pretty tasty food and generally don’t mind making a meal, I am in a total rut.  I guess it’s because we are approaching the change of seasons and I’m tired of slinging the same old stuff.  Nothing I...

Being at the right place at the right time….

Isn’t cool when you are at the right place at the right time?  It probably happens more times than you think about…pulling up to the grocery store and the parking spot right in front opens up, leaving to attend an outdoor event with angry skies only for the heavens...

Pet Peeve of the Day: School Supply Lists

As we approach the awesomeness of tax free shopping this weekend, I am reminded of how much I am irked by the school supply lists.  Although this year’s list seems a bit more streamlined than last, I am still put off knowing that my school has pooled supplies and...