Time to myself is a rare commodity. I am night-owl, it guarantees me time. This wins over sleep. I also take advantage of my commute time and use it in my favor. My morning commute is a bit crazy; I get the kids packed in the car, drive to one destination for the first drop-off,…
Month: February 2010
Cupcakes Jump the Shark
We had a progressive dinner on the block this weekend. In Winter we rarely see the neighbors, unless maybe we drive past them in the alley, so it was really fun to spend the evening with everyone. We all met up at one house for appetizers. Tons of great food, chicken satay with peanut sauce…
Marketing WIN, Parenting FAIL
9 year-old: I hate people that kill pigs! Mom: Um, those people are farmers. 9 year-old: Oh. Dad: Yea, that is how we get our pork and other meat. I mean where do you think we get beef for cheeseburgers? 9 year-old: Cows. 3 year-old: No! Cheeseburgers come from McDonald’s!
o brother
o brother This was taken a year ago. Fun to look back at old pictures. The little one still wears and fits in those clothes. He wore that hat last night as a matter of fact. Kid needs to grow!
In Defense of My Food Budget
Reading In Defense of Food gave me a new perspective on the food portion of my budget. Well it gave me a new perspective on a lot of things, the politics behind the food we eat, the real cost of cheap food, eating healthy. In general I battle with the grocery portion of our budget…
Tools For Success
As I have mentioned, getting fit this year is one of my top goals. A few finds that have been my key tools for success are Jennie-O extra lean turkey and sandwich thins. They are both tasty, filling. and low in calories. The sandwich thins are great for breakfast as toast or to complete an…
Beautiful Sunny Day at the Beach
Had it not been for below freezing temps I could have stayed all day. Just had to settle for a 2-hour walk. On the plus side, frozen sand is a lot easier to walk thru and it does not get in your shoes. I love the beach whatever the weather.
Check it Out – Olympic Style
Wonder what it is like to be at the Olympics, check out this inside view from Google Maps. Check out this brief history of women in the Olympics. Don’t want to miss your favorite event, check out the full Olympic schedule and get results. Unfamiliar with the athletes this year, check out the Team USA…
Olympic Fever
The 2010 Winter Olympic Games kick-off tonight with the opening ceremony. This year’s big Olympic story though isn’t so much the athletes, but the snow. The lack of snow I should say. They are having to use machines to turn water into snow and are even trucking some snow into the area. These efforts go…
50 Ways to Leave Your Gloominess
Some days all you have the energy for is putting your headphones on, cranking the music, drowning out the world and hoping for the best. Other days you have the energy to overcome the negativity. For those days, here are 50 ways you can create a better day.