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Handwriting Meme

November 5, 2011 · Defining Me · 4 comments

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I’m missing the good ol’ days when blogging was about having fun and not all about crafting the perfect post. Or editorial calendars. So I’m doing a spur of the moment handwriting meme, lifted from Jenn. I’m also embarrassing myself by showing my terrible handwriting. If you’ve ever received a typed personal letter from me, this is why… Name/Name of website. Left or right-handed? Favorite letters to write? Least favorite letters to write? Write this: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Write these in all capitals: CRAB, HUMOR, KALEIDOSCOPE, PAJAMAS, GAZILLION. Write your favorite lyrics to a ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

5 Nov

Want the inside scoop on Walmart’s 2011 Black Friday ad?

November 2, 2011 · Life & Quirks · 2 comments

Just yesterday, we put a few things on Layaway at our local Walmart. We did, however, avoid items that may potentially go on sale on Black Friday. To stay in the loop, I’ve subscribed us to Walmart’s mailing list. Walmart will actually be releasing their 2011 Black Friday ad a little early this year to everyone who subscribes! Sign up at walmart.com/email by Nov 7 or “Like” Walmart on Facebook at facebook.com/Walmart and you will be among the first to preview their Black Friday ad! Edited to add: Walmart’s 2011 Black Friday Ad is here! Click the image above to be taken directly to ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

2 Nov

His Gratitude

November 1, 2011 · Life & Quirks · 11 comments

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As we pack Halloween away, and transition to Thanksgiving and Christmas, it’s time to welcome a season of giving and gratitude. We have so much in our home that we are packing up to give away to people who need those things more than we do. And we plan on purchasing items to donate locally. Although Jayden isn’t aware of how good he actually has it, were are trying to gradually introduce him to helping others. Last year, when we donated to Toys for Tots, he didn’t quite get that but this year, he will be able to understand a ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

1 Nov

Steppin’ Out: Mommy Sorceress and Spidey Tot

October 31, 2011 · Life & Quirks · 14 comments

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Today, I’m linking up with Steppin Out. Happy Halloween! On Mommy Sorceress Dress – Kmart Necklace – Nancy Burke Earrings – Forever 21 Headband – Bargain Headbands Knee Highs – Forever 21 Boots – Volatile, gifted by Grandmother-in-law On Spidey Spider-Man Costume – Target Shoes – Crazy 8 Treat bag – Courtesy of Pottery Barn Kids You can’t really see my nails, but they are really cool! How-to coming soon on this week’s Nails to the Yeah!

31 Oct

Dirty pillows? There’s an app for that!

October 31, 2011 · Homemaking · leave a comment

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So I thought I’d play around with the My Cycles app on our Whirlpool Duet washer. Up until now, we haven’t really needed to do so. We had some pillows that were in need of a deep cleaning. I couldn’t dare put clean pillow cases on seasoned (nicely put) pillows, so it was time for them to head to the Duet for some pampering. I created a cycle called “Dirty Pillows” now renamed “White Pillows” which combines both the Bulky and Whitest Whites cycles. I poured some bleach in the bleach compartment, started my custom cycle, and waited for our ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

31 Oct

Small Style: Every Boy Wants To Be A Superhero

October 26, 2011 · Parenting · 6 comments

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So Greg and I picked out Halloween costumes for Jayden in September; a Chicago Bears football costume, and a pirate costume. Since I’m usually in charge of his costumes, I let Greg take over. He ordered the Chicago Bears costume from an online retailer that shall remain nameless. Days and days would go by with no shipping notification or worse… that the costume was out of stock. It took him logging in and checking his order to find that the costume was out of stock. So. I go over to another online retailer that shall remain nameless and order the ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

26 Oct

Gluten-free Vanilla Nutmeg Cupcakes for Halloween and Fall

October 26, 2011 · The Kitchen · 2 comments

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A closeup of my creative confections. Earlier this month, Wilton sent me a big ol’ box of goodies to create some treats for Halloween and Fall. I received supplies to make cookies and cupcakes and well, the cookies were a #fail and I tried twice! Ah the joys of baking gluten-free. The cookies themselves were some of the chewiest and yummiest cookies EVAR, but I couldn’t get them to hold their shapes. These are supposed to be pumpkins, candy corn, Frankenstein heads, and cats. Yea. Recipe for these coming soon. Tired of fighting with the cookies, I decided to bake ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

26 Oct

Walmart Christmas Price Match Guarantee (Nov 1st – Dec 25th)

October 26, 2011 · Life & Quirks · leave a comment

In addition to Christmas Layaway, Walmart will be offering Christmas Price Match Guarantee starting Novemeber 1st – December 25th. This offering will give me the peace of mind knowing that if I purchase gifts at Walmart whether outright or through Layaway, I can still get my items for the lowest price possible, as long as I have the competitor’s original ad and original Walmart receipt. Walmart will then issue the difference in the form of a gift card. And that works for me! How It Works All branded, general merchandise including toys, home goods, electronics, hardware, etc. are eligible for ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

26 Oct

Nails to the Yeah!: A Mani Pedi Meme

October 21, 2011 · Beauty · 3 comments

As a mother (aka busy woman on-the-go), I know how hard it is sometimes to stay on top of a beauty routine. I mean I don’t sweat the small stuff. My hair is pretty low maintenance and I’m pretty lax when it comes to re-twisting. I’ll often go every other wash without doing so. But I’ve been trying to make an extra effort to try something new whether it’s a new headband, headwrap, or hat. Whenever I leave the house, I try to put a little foundation on, just to appear as if I care, because I do. And I ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

21 Oct