Shoe Dazzle – it certainly has the potential to dazzle. From one self-proclaimed shoe fanatic to another this could be big trouble! Sweet temptation thy name is Shoes. More than just some boring old wine of the month subscription, Shoe Read More …
Year: 2011
It’s NaNoWriMo Time
It’s Nanowrimo time again! November is National Novel Writing Month and once again I’m going to attempt to write 50,000 words in 30 days. I won my first year and failed the next two years of Nano. This year I Read More …
Trash Bag Costume
I am at it again. I’ve sketched out a design for a costume made out of trash bags. This one won’t be a cute little dress. I can’t wait to get started. If you were me, and you were going Read More …
Walmart’s Facebook App – Quick Meals
Have you seen this? If you haven’t then you should. I saw an advertisement for WalMart’s Facebook app on my own profile and had to click on it. It is actually a very handy app to have. Busy moms and Read More …
Empty Nest – The Kids Are Moving Out
What? I’m sorry, you wanna back that up a bit? What. Did. You. Just. Say? The kids are leaving? Holy cow! The kids have a been a heavily examined topic of conversation in my house as of late. My husband Read More …
Paint Splatter Duct Tape Hairbow
A friend of mine brought me a roll of really cool paint splatter pattern duct tape. She wanted me to make her a hairbow out of it since she liked my tie-dye pattern duct tape hairbow. What do you think Read More …
Decoupage Craft Pumpkins – Craft Chic
Working at Michael’s Arts & Crafts gives me the inside scoop on lots of new and interesting craft techniques and the products that go into them. One of those products is the carvable craft pumpkins. In a punkin shell they are Read More …
My Daughter’s Boyfriend
Oh my! It has finally happened. My daughter has a boyfriend. Not just someone she blushes about but a serious-we-are-dating kind of boyfriend. I’m at a loss for words when it comes to articulating what goes on in my head Read More …
Today’s Tip – Keep Your Cell Phone Dry in the Theme Park
A day at the theme park can turn from fantastic to sucky in a matter of minutes if someone in your group has their cell phone ruined while riding a water ride. A lot of people don’t even think Read More …
Apple Salsa Recipe
Recipe: Apple Salsa Summary: A light summer salsa made with fresh and healthy ingredients Ingredients 6 Fuji Apples peeled and finely diced 1 cup finely diced green apples 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup finely diced green Read More …
Y is for Yoga I Can’t Attend
Yoga is free at the new hospital in town on Monday and Thursday nights. I don’t get to go to Yoga anymore. I have to work those nights. I never went to yoga for the psychobabble mumbo jumbo – no Read More …
X is for Xanthum Gum
Xanthum Gum is a binding agent. In gluten-full food there isn’t much need for xanthum gum because the gluten acts as the binding agent. Xanthum gum is made from corn so people with corn allergies and gluten sensitivities have a Read More …
W stands for What do you want?
What do you want? What do I want? What we all want is pretty much the same I think and I don’t think we all want love or to be loved. No, I think we all want to be remembered. Read More …
V is for Vampirism…Bet You Didn’t Know That!
I’m an advocate of the Real Vampire Community. I have been for years. Some might call this my dirty little secret but it’s not, I just chose not to mix interests is all. I’ve spent a long time educating Read More …
U is For Underwear is Fun to Wear When You Wear Underoos!
Underwear is fun to wear when you wear Underoos! I remember the tune to that song like it was permanently etched into my subconscious. I also remember liking the batman Underoos better than the stupid ol’ Wonder Woman Underoos. I Read More …
T is for Torani Sugar Free Irish Cream Syrup
Today’s T post is quick and dirty…T is for Torani sugar Free Irish Cream Syrup. Put it over ice cream, dump it in your coffee or add it to sponge cake. It’s delicious and it’s sugar free. Here’s some nutritional Read More …
S is for Steamer Trunk Restoration
I promised I would post some pics of my new restoration project. I found an old streamtrunk that we think might be from the late 1700’s to the 1880’s. The outside is covered in pressed tin sheets and some Read More …