Scrapple for Rat Day?
What the Hell is scrapple? When young, I remember being warned that I’d be fed scrapple if my behavior didn’t improve. My behavior must have improved or more likely my mother didn’t want to punish herself. In honor of Ratification Day, January 14th – Yes, it’s the 17th – I’m behind again. Look, I had [...]
What is a Douche Bag?
We were all in the car the other evening. Kevin was driving. I was in the passenger seat, and all 3 kids were in the back. Out of the blue Eddie, the 12-year-old asked, “What is a douche bag?” The girls began to snicker. Kevin’s jaw dropped with a silent giggle almost driving off the [...]
Yerba Mate “Drink of the Gods”
I began drinking Yerba Mate years ago. Kevin was in Argentina on business once, and came home with a gourd and bombilla (a filter like straw). Hmmm, interesting gift. Actually it tuned out to be a great gift. Although, I have never used the gourd in fear of lead poisoning, I have tried what they [...]
Epiphany – January 6th – King Cake
Yes, I’m already behind and it’s only January 10th. Playing catch-up as usual. Last Thursday was Epiphany, also known as Three Kings’ Day, Twelfth Night, Twelfth Day, and/or Feast of Epiphany. Growing up Catholic it meant that the Three Wise Men (Three Kings) arrived at the manager with three gifts for baby Jesus. Epiphany also [...]
Post Holiday Sales make for HUGE Savings
Being able to provide memories and traditions for children doesn’t have to be costly. After each holiday I always make a point to pop into a few retail stores to see what can be grabbed for pennies. Just yesterday was errand/shopping day and I did just that at Meijer. I found a table runner that [...]
Donate your old cell phones
Yes, I’m still cleaning out. Can you believe we have 6 unused cell phones in our home. So wasteful and embarrassing. As I look at the photo above, I see my first Treo. I went thru a few Treos before I procured my current iPhone4. I loved my Treo, but to be completely honest it [...]
Out with the OLD. No new wanted.
This is my family’s OLD on it’s way to the Goodwill Store. The sad thing is that I completely forgot that we had this stuff. Kevin built Rebecca a beautiful window seat with storage underneath a few years ago. I’ve since been using the inside of the seat for storage. Rebecca wanted our crap out, [...]
Does One Ever Get Ahead?
I am a piler. Everything is on the dining room table along with my laptop. One of my many New Years’ resolutions is to get more organized. It’s already the 2nd and I’m failing miserably. I wake up every morning with great plans and then I spend the day putting out fires. Today was very [...]
Lucky Beans make for a Lucky Year
Happy New Year! 2011, ready or not here I come. Last night was a wonderful evening with friends and family … and Four Loko (thx Ken), fireworks, and a wheelbarrow of resolutions. Today was filled with lucky foods and ice skating. For lunch we went south for Hoppin’ John and for dinner we went with [...]
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