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  • And my 6 year old says . . .

    My daughter who is six went shopping with me tonight. While in the restroom she asks me, "Mom, what does T-A-M-P-O-N spell?" I tell her. She says, "What are those?" I tell her something she will use when she gets older. Then she asks, "Mom, what does N-A-P-K-I-N spell?" I [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 11:34pm EST

  • Country Music = Bumper Stickers = Country Music

    Back in college I briefly dated a die hard country music fan. The fact that I had no interest what-so-ever in that style of music back then should have been my first warning that he was not the one for me!

    After a night out at some cheesy [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 9:43pm EST

  • Racing time

    I feel like I am always racing the clock. Go here. Go there. Do this. Do that. And it just seems to get worse as the days pass. I am holding on to hope that one day I will just slow down.

    I envy my older neighbors with [...]
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    Posted: October 26, 2009, 9:49pm EDT

  • Start of fall

    Son rides instead of strolls.
    Gift of a halloween owl & cookies from neighbor.
    Parents arriving in 2 days for visit.
    Started new job.
    Lots of rain.
    Wet yard.
    Long grass.
    Miss my best friend.
    Love my family.
    Daughter is getting so tall.
    Damn foot injury is preventing good exercise.
    [...]
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    Posted: October 11, 2009, 9:55pm EDT

  • My Girls

    If you read this blog you know I have a set of friends I go out with on a regular basis. And you have probably read about them in the past.

    Tonight I met with them again. We did our monthly dinner out. Except it has been many months [...]
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    Posted: September 16, 2009, 10:09pm EDT

  • An elementary celebrity

    Today I visited my daughter during lunch. She is in 1st Grade at a public school.

    Halfway through the the lunch I noticed a small group of kids suddenly stand up and start waving frantically and shouting something. I looked in the direction they were waving but couldn't' [...]
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    Posted: September 11, 2009, 11:20pm EDT

  • Janis Joplin and Rum

    Today I was listening to a Janis Joplin song. And with many songs/artists, the music reminds you of a particular moment in your life.

    One time when I was home for the summer from college, my parents took me to a state park in Ohio. It was a [...]
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    Posted: September 07, 2009, 9:10pm EDT

  • Typical New Orleans

    So I am reading the magazine Real Simple and there is an article "How to save money on everyday essentials." Readers submitted little blurbs about what they do to save money or cut costs.

    One reader said they buy in bulk at a warehouse club and split everything [...]
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    Posted: August 23, 2009, 11:45pm EDT

  • What the hell have I been doing all summer?

    Well, my freelance business has picked up and withe kids home all summer it has been a challenge! Not much time to blog anymore. (Well, that and my new infatuation with Facebook)

    Here are a few of my most current finished projects. Many more in the hopper!

    [...]
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    Posted: August 17, 2009, 1:29am EDT

  • Boy Presidents and Hillarys

    Tonight we were reading a kids book about Dolly Madison. In the book it showed her picture among several presidents. My 6 year old asked who all the men were. I said they were all former presidents. And then the conversation went like this:

    "There were a lot of" [...]
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    Posted: August 16, 2009, 9:00pm EDT

  • Ohio University Pride

    I have always been proud of my roots with my alma mater Ohio University. I am not talking about Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. I am talking about Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Two different colleges. Ohio State has about 70,000+ students. Ohio University has 18,000+ students.

    [...]
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    Posted: June 28, 2009, 10:32am EDT

  • A day in the life post

    Nothing specific to write about so going to talk about yesterday in general.

    It was hot. But not the kind of hot we had earlier in the week. I actually wore jean crop pants and didn't feel like I was suffocating.

    I had to drive across Lake Pontchartrain' [...]
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    Posted: June 28, 2009, 11:31pm EDT

  • Frugal = Fix it yourself & Get it for free

    My hubby is not what you would call a "handyman" or well, he wasn't. Until Lately. He didn't grow up with a dad like I had. In fact, my parents bought him his first set of screwdrivers for Christmas the first year we were dating per my request as he [...]
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    Posted: June 12, 2009, 12:15am EDT

  • Goodbye to hugging?

    I just watched a report on some morning news show that some schools across our country are banning hugging between students as well as students and teachers.

    As the mother of a hugger I have to disagree with this. My daughter's teacher always mentions how much my daughter hugs' [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2009, 8:39am EDT

  • Vote for my blog!


    My blog was nominated by Parent's Connect as one of the best local blogs.
    So help me win! Vote for me!
    Click on the logo to vote! Thanks!

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    Posted: May 25, 2009, 10:52pm EDT

  • Inspired by Miley Cyrus of all people

    Anyone who knows me personally knows that the last 3 years of my life have been a stuggle for different reasons. It is something that I cope with daily and try to push my way through. In my mind that is the only way to get through it.

    Yesterday [...]
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    Posted: May 24, 2009, 11:11am EDT

  • Life

    Got my hair chopped - $14.50 at Cuts Plus (what a bargain for how cute and sassy it is. Hubby loves seeing my neck! I went very short!)

    Had a job interview - still thinking about the offer and what my counter will be.

    Still working - freelance [...]
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    Posted: May 20, 2009, 12:49am EDT

  • Oh My Shit!

    So My Boy and I were sharing a little walk today and something happened. I don't even recall what exactly. Maybe he tripped a little or dropped one of the rocks he was carrying. Who knows. Irrelevant.

    What I am writing about was what he said. . . He' [...]
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    Posted: May 15, 2009, 11:32pm EDT

  • Hurricane Katrina - Our Story - Part 5

    Read these first:
    Intro
    Part 1
    Part 2
    Part 3
    Part 4

    Sept 2005
    Days went on. Stress continued. We handled all the things you need to do. Apply for food stamps through the Red Cross. Apply with Fema for the $2000 evacuation money. [...]
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    Posted: May 11, 2009, 12:09am EDT

  • It's been my day all week!

    Mother's Day to me is just another day - I admit it.

    But it has actually been my day all week. I took My Girl to all the Michael's free Mother's Day crafts and sat and watched while she created gifts for me. I would linger by the door' [...]
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    Posted: May 11, 2009, 11:08pm EDT

  • Found these good deals at Kohl's!



    AB Studio Striped Ruffle Blouse
    Regularly $42
    NOW! $8.40




    Simply Vera Vera Wang Pleated Raglan Tee
    Regularly $42
    NOW! $8.40



    daisy fuentes® Pintuck Top
    Regularly $36
    [...]
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    Posted: May 07, 2009, 9:40am EDT

  • And my 2 year old says . . .

    Setup 1: My Boy and I are having PBJs together at the kitchen island. He decides to get chatty and deep.

    My Boy: "I like Daddy."
    Me: "Oh Yeah. Why?"
    My Boy: "He is nice. And he is shiny."

    Setup 2: My Boy likes to help clean. He [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2009, 11:57pm EDT

  • Lots of freebies, free samples and special offers!

    Here is an example of my latest email out to those on my Freebies/Deals mailing list. If you would like to join my list email me!

    5 coupon offers for Revlon, Almay, and Coppertone products:
    Save $1 any Coppertone product
    Save $1 any Almay Pure Blends
    Save     [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2009, 11:56pm EDT

  • A few links to share

    The Real Story Behind 'The Soloist'.
    NPR Fresh Air interview with the Journalist from the move 'The Soloist'. Quite Interesting.

    The Alzheimer's Project
    HBO will air a 4-part series on Alzheimer's Disease. Wish I had HBO to watch it. Very prominent disease in my family.

    [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2009, 12:09am EDT

  • One worth logging . . .

    I sent an email today to My Girl's teacher about whether they were going to have show-n-tell this friday and if I should send something. I had to post her response because it made me laugh out loud!

    "Yes we will do show and tell Friday. Last week was'" [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2009, 8:27pm EDT

  • When my life was very different for 16 months

    Lately I have been thinking about a short period in my life when I was a true stay at home mom and housewife. It was for a very short 16 months. April 2004-August 29th, 2005. I think many of my readers will recognize the significance of that last date.

    [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2009, 8:34pm EDT

  • just can't write

    No words. Sorry. [...]
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    Posted: April 07, 2009, 11:36pm EDT

  • A different stimulus package

    This was an article from the St. Petersburg Times Newspaper. My uncle emailed it to me.The Business Section asked readers for ideas on "HowWould You Fix the Economy?" Here is what one reader responded with.

    Dear Mr. President,

    Patriotic retirement: There's about 40 million people over 50' [...]
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    Posted: March 29, 2009, 1:15pm EDT

  • Being Two.

    My two year old is amusing us daily! He says things that make my hubby and I just share "The look" and laugh.

    The last two days he has been telling us over and over that "I no like hot water. I like warm water. Hot water is for" [...]
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    Posted: March 26, 2009, 10:27pm EDT

  • Vera Bradley Deals!

    I got an email recently from Vera Bradley and saw that my favorite fabric pattern is still on clearance! I just wish I could order it! Instead, I will share it with you and maybe someone else can take advantage of the great deal on it! And of course, while [...]
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    Posted: March 26, 2009, 9:44pm EDT

  • Great Coffee Offer!

    We have all heard of Gevalia and their coffee offers. Well, I saw this one and tested it out myself. You get 3 half pound coffee samples. You get to choose flavors, ground/bean, etc. FOR $3 ONLY! That includes shipping! And you get a free stainless travel mug. You can’t [...]
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    Posted: March 23, 2009, 9:31pm EDT

  • Another mom weighs in on saving a few bucks!

    My friend, B, sent me this after reading my post on grocery secrets. It was too good not to post here and share!
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    I’m big on freezing food, too. We bought a freezer a long time ago and it is always packed, except during hurricane season. That way, you [...]
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    Posted: March 20, 2009, 10:16pm EDT

  • My Grocery Shopping Secrets!

    Okay. My friend Leslie who subscribes to my Freebie/Deal Distribution list asked about my use of coupons and scoring deals. Unfortunately, in our area we don’t have a grocery (that I know of at least) that accepts double or triple coupons. But, here are my secrets to shopping locally. Now, [...]
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    Posted: March 20, 2009, 11:35pm EDT

  • And my 6 year old says . . .

    Last night My Girl asked about our old dog Dakota. She was just shy of 3 when Dakota died. She often asks about her. Well, last night hubby explained she died shortly after Katrina hit. My Girl started to cry hard. She said she really missed her. She asked a [...]
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    Posted: March 13, 2009, 11:19am EDT

  • Funny girls

    Tuesday was another night out with the girls. We meet up monthly. I have written about them before. I laughed my ass off. It is so nice to go out with friends once a month and just relieve the stress.

    Being a Tuesday night, none of us really wanted [...]
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    Posted: March 13, 2009, 10:19am EDT

  • Tips for you all on taking advantage of freebies.

    I've been posting a lot of freebies lately and started a Freebie Distribution list (if you want to be on it just send me your email address.). Mamma Loves suggested I post my tips that I recently included in one of my mass emails with two new freebies' [...]
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    Posted: March 11, 2009, 9:23pm EDT

  • Don't fight the curl.


    Everyone is into super straight hair these days. I have officially decided to wait out the trend and am convinced curly will be back someday soon - hopefully.

    Above you see three pictures of me. On the left is when my hair gets done [...]
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    Posted: March 09, 2009, 1:38am EDT

  • Free Food!

    Get two free food items by requesting the coupon!

    Betty Crocker Warm Delights

    Kashi Frozen Entree


    Since I am always sharing this kind of stuff, I am planning to make a distribution list about Freebies or Extreme Deals I find that I think [...]
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    Posted: March 04, 2009, 8:07pm EST

  • More Freebies

    Bally's Total Fitness Free Trial - Fill out short form and choose your location for a free 7-day trial membership. I don't think we have Bally's in our area. At least not that I know of. But this one is for my non-local readers!

    Touch of Gray' [...]
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    Posted: March 02, 2009, 6:11pm EST

  • Free Photo Book and Shampoo Sample

    Shutterfly - Get a free 8x8 20 page photo book from Shutterfly. *Offer ends March 10, 2009. Promo code: PHOTOBOOKS.
    CLICK HERE! [...]
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    Posted: February 19, 2009, 4:31pm EST

  • Look, mommy, my poop!

    The boy is potty training and wearing his big boy undies. I took him to Wal-Mart yesterday. Upon arrival I took him to the potty. I wasn’t there but 30 minutes. In the checkout I smell something. I feel his butt and realize he pooped his pants. I pay and [...]
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    Posted: February 19, 2009, 11:06am EST

  • Red Hot Tea Recipe

    A friend made this tea as gifts for all her coworkers. I got to taste it once and it is amazingly VERY GOOD! I was skeptical but loved it! She simply mixed all the ingredients and put into a cute tin for gift giving. I loved it so much I [...]
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    Posted: February 17, 2009, 9:54am EST

  • My Valentine's Day gift to my readers - Freebies!

    8 Free Kindle Downloads

    Free AquaFresh Extreme Clean Sample (go to specials and offers)

    Free Jim Brickman CD Sampler

    Free Online Personal Trainer/Workout and another! [...]
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    Posted: February 14, 2009, 12:03pm EST

  • Doodle 4 Google

    This is such a great opportunity for kids who are artistic!

    Doodle 4 Google

    Read about the competition going on now and be sure to watch the video on the right from last year's competition!
    ___________ [...]
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    Posted: February 05, 2009, 2:17pm EST

  • And my five year old says . . .

    At dinner my 5 year old (six next month!) asks how a telephone works. I passed that one to daddy for an explanation. He gives here a very detailed and scientific explanation. She laps it up!

    He ends by saying, "So when Nana calls, her voice travels in" [...]
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    Posted: January 27, 2009, 11:41pm EST

  • Hurricane Katrina - Our Story - Part 4

    Read these first:
    Intro
    Part 1
    Part 2
    Part 3

    PART 4
    The first thing I did when in Dallas was visit the Hibernia Bank. That was our bank which was based out of New Orleans. Luckily there was one in McKinney where my in-laws [...]
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    Posted: January 20, 2009, 12:05am EST

  • What am I doing during the inauguration?

    The same damn thing I have done during every other one . . . working. I don't think I have ever in my life watched one. Have you? ' [...]
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    Posted: January 19, 2009, 10:17pm EST

  • What's in your favorites? Part 5

    Every now and then I like to share what I have saved in my browser favorites. So here are links I would like to share this time!

    Freebies 4 Mom - I forget how I found this site but have since subscribed and find her posts to [...]
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    Posted: January 19, 2009, 11:34pm EST

  • Stranger makes my day

    I was standing in line for the salad bar at the church dinner tonight and the woman in front of me turned around looked at me for a split second and her eyes lit up and she said, "Well, hello!" Thinking I must have met her before or something I [...]
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    Posted: January 14, 2009, 9:34pm EST

  • If These Walls Could Talk

    This post is written as if my house were talking and selling itself to a potential buyer.It is part of a Monday Mission.

    Welcome to our home. The current family has been here almost 5 years and has really fixed me up with the biggest change being to my [...]
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    Posted: January 13, 2009, 11:30pm EST
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