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Thank Goodness for Quick Wash & Timed Dry

December 1, 2011 · Homemaking · 2 comments

Living The Jetsons Life With Whirlpool Duet Sophistishe mommy blog

My time spent as a Whirlpool Mom has seemed to have flown by. Doing laundry in our household has become effortless with the newfangled (as Greg calls it) Whirlpool Duet pair – especially since I have a hubby who does the laundry ;-). Greg has been in charge of laundry for about 5 years now since he was tired of me accidentally shrinking his t-shirts and purposely leaving piles of laundry unfolded. I just hate folding laundry and putting it away. It makes me feel trapped. I shut down and walk away. I tend to do that with quite a ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

1 Dec

Aquaovo Thermo-O Showcase at She {hearts} It

November 28, 2011 · The Kitchen · 5 comments

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I just got a new glass Therm-O. I love it and thought I’d share. This is also a poor excuse for a post. I’ve been busy in my own little world, so I have to make it look like I still care about this space. I have what feels like tons to get caught up on and I’m not beating myself up for it this time around. I will probably go hard while traveling this week. Anywho, I’m giving away a $25 gift certificate to ShoptobeGreen.com on She {hearts} It. Check it out! P.S. Hope your Thanksgiving festivities were lovely!

28 Nov

Dominick’s iPhone App {$50 Dominick’s/Safeway Giveaway}

November 28, 2011 · Chicagoland · 3 comments

Lots of grocery stores are getting smart, developing apps to better their customers’ shopping experience. Dominick’s is among many to launch a an app for iPhone! With the free app, customers can build customizable shopping lists, view weekly local ads, load savings on the go with just for U coupons and deals. Have you tried the Dominick’s app? What are your thoughts? Dominick’s is offering the first 100,000 people to download the Dominick’s app a free Ragu pasta sauce (valid through 12/15/11)! And I’m offering a $50 Dominick’s gift card to one lucky reader. Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below! ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

28 Nov

Thanksgiving Fixin’s Under $40

November 23, 2011 · The Kitchen · leave a comment

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Shopping for Thanksgiving is fairly simple in our household. I only cook enough for Greg, Jayden, and I and I pack it up and freeze to have after we return from visiting family for a few days. We usually have most of the ingredients already since I cook from scratch. No need for stuffing mixes, canned goods (just pumpkin since I couldn’t find whole pumpkin), etc. So shopping for Thanksgiving is simple. This year, I made Turkey (which practically melted off the bone), yams, smothered cabbage, chicken pot pie (in place of dressing), and pumpkin cheesecake. I’ll make the potato ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

23 Nov

Creating Thanksgiving Memories

November 15, 2011 · Life & Quirks · 4 comments

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Thanksgiving is… next. week. Where has the time gone? This week, I shopped for Thanksgiving dinner without even giving the actual date much thought. Usually, I cook our meal and freeze it before visiting family for the holiday. I enjoy cooking up a meal and it’s always great to have backup because leftover plates don’t last very long. We like to eat until we can’t eat no more. No limits. No remorse. This year, we plan on spending the earlier part of Thanksgiving Day at my mother’s house where a few family members will stop by. Then, we will spend ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

15 Nov

Tutorial: Glamorous Grave Nails

November 10, 2011 · Beauty · 6 comments

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For Halloween, I wanted to create a grungy look to match my Sorceress costume. I got to playing in my nail polish and the photo above is what I ended up with. I loved the result, so I thought I’d share how I did it! You need one bottle of silver, black, and silver crackle polish. First, paint your nails silver. Use as many coats as it takes to get full coverage. Two did it for me. Once the silver dries, paint about 1/3 of your nails black. It doesn’t have to be neat. This is a grunge look. It ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

10 Nov

This is the way I shop for coats.

November 8, 2011 · Fashion · 14 comments

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When shopping for a coat, many factors are taken into consideration. When looking for a coat, what matters most to me is that first and foremost, it’s warm. I choose a coat based on thickness, insulation, and length. I am passed the age where I feel the need to look cute, leaving my behind exposed to the wind. Shivering does not = cute. So a coat has to cover my bum. I don’t wear hats and scarves all of the time, so I always look for a coat with a nice hood. Living in the Snowbelt/Windy City, you need a ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

8 Nov

Modern Mexico Tea Showcase at She {hearts} It

November 7, 2011 · Fashion · 4 comments

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Today, I’m showcasing Tea on She {hearts} It. Just thought I’d let you guys know… that… and I don’t want my toes in my last post to be the very first thing you see when visiting my blog, lol. They’re all like HELLO, how you dewin’?!

7 Nov

Nails to the Yeah!: Zoya Charla & Wet N Wild Party of Five Glitters

November 7, 2011 · Beauty · 6 comments

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Zoya Charla (aff) & Wet N Wild Party of Five Glitters Some of my toes are doing a weird lean. I had to bend down, put one foot in, place one hand next to my foot, and take the photo with the other hand – and shake it all about. You do the hokey pokey and… yea, lol. Sorry this edition of Nails to the Yeah! is late, I promise to do better! Special thanks to Stacie and The Accessory Lady for participating in the last NTTY linkup! Show me your nails!

7 Nov