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Over the Phone Quotes

Today’s installation of the Quote of the Day is sponsored by my sister.  While on the phone with her this morning she provided two excellent quotes for us to enjoy.  I classify these as, Sentences You Never Thought You’d Say…Until you had Kids. Mid-conversation she yells, Don’t put that on your head!  You need to… Read More Over the Phone Quotes

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Homegrown

This post is for my sweet niece, Yo Gabba Gabba!  She and her Mama planted a garden and Gabba Gabba was kind enough to give me some of their produce.  She gifted me with the first ripe tomato and one zucchini.  She asked that I take pictures of what we did with our gifts. First… Read More Homegrown

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Trifle

For the 4th of July I made a fantastic trifle to take to our block party. My picture isn’t that great, but I think you get the idea of just how divine the cake really is.  I have to say that it was probably the most complicated cake I have ever made in my life,… Read More Trifle

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LACMA

This weekend we spent an afternoon at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.  The kids joined their NexGen program, which is a free membership for kids 17 and younger.  The best part is that each child can bring in one adult for free.  The best part for the girls was getting to play inside… Read More LACMA

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Cartoon Time – Answers

It’s cartoon quiz time.  Ready, let’s roll. 1.  What are the names of the two groups of robots in Transformers? The Autobots and The Decepticons 2.  Who is the evil sorcerer in The Smurf’s? Gargamel 3.  He-Man is the alter ego of who? Prince Adam 4.  He-Man’s twin sister’s name is? She-Ra 5.  Name this… Read More Cartoon Time – Answers

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Cartoon Time

Quiz time once again.  I know you want to play along! For this quiz we will have two winners!  Our first place winner will receive a Bob the Builder 3-DVD lunch box set.  Second prize will receive Bob the Builder, Built for Fun DVD with a bonus toy truck!  Contest ends on Tuesday, June 30,… Read More Cartoon Time

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Oh Dyson

I have wanted a new vacuum for some time.  Each time I go to the store I start to drool over the dyson vacuum.  Not only does it look cool, it is apparently the best.  But, it is a bit pricey for our cleaning budget.  Here is my/your chance to win one!  Angela, from Seven… Read More Oh Dyson

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Spa Etiquette

Today I was able to get a massage at a local day spa.  It was wonderful.  It was so nice to be pampered a little bit.  The masseuse spoke in such a calm quiet voice that at times I had a hard time hearing what she said.  As always the massage was over all to… Read More Spa Etiquette

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Lush?

Last week when I went to pick up BigZabba from school I was enjoying a cold beverage.  I was standing outside the school waiting for her to come out.  After a few minutes I noticed I was getting more glances than normal.  I don’t really know that many parents at the school, so I started… Read More Lush?