Travel Tuesday: How I Became the Falafel Queen
5 years ago
2.07.2012
2.05.2012
Love my Z
So, my living situation isn't ideal as of now. It's hard! Here are so funny and cute pictures of my boy and his companions as of late!
He's also romped around with his two new pals Amos and Lexie who belong to my sweet friends Ali and MJ! (stole the picture from your FB, friend!)
I promised Zane a "brodder" or "seester" as soon as possible...stayed tuned for updates.
The dog whisper snuggles!
We call this one the exorcism of Zane. She is SO funny the way she talks to him.
I promised Zane a "brodder" or "seester" as soon as possible...stayed tuned for updates.
Showering Sarah
We celebrated the soon-to-be arrival of baby Sally with a Baby Shower in Memphis a few weeks ago. I hosted along with her local friend, Adrienne. She made the food, I did the decor. This was a little difficult having never seen her house, having to do table measurements, set up, etc. over the phone but it worked! We went for vintage theme using her favorites: burlap, light pink, hot pink, white lace and soft turquoise. I got an idea for rag ribbon off of Pinterest and this is how I made mine.
cut your strips
figure out your pattern
I spaced it on my burlap cord so I could see how much I needed.
The Girls!
Hosts
Baby Sally is due any time in the next two weeks! Right now her nursery is being featured as one of the finalists on Project Nursery. If you go vote, she'll win! So, check her out--please!
Here's the link: http://projectnursery.com/projects/aqua-pink-and-green-whimsical-nursery/
Here's the link: http://projectnursery.com/projects/aqua-pink-and-green-whimsical-nursery/
2.03.2012
Coffee Thoughts!
As you scurry about this Saturday morning take a minute to think about each of these quotes. Powerful thoughts in less than 10 words. I'm off to an early breakfast/brunch with some girlfriends!
Friday Fill in the Blanks
I am linking up with Lauren at The Little Things We Do for "Fill in the Blank Friday". (copied from Sarah)
1. If money wasn't an issue, the first thing I'd cross of my life list is to travel the world and volunteer as a teacher/baby snuggler in an orphanage.
2. Vinegar on rice is something I like that other people think is weird.
3. If my life were a movie right now, the title would be Hmmm... Eat, Pray, Love!
4. Three things I am looking forward to this month are meeting my Goddaughter-to-be, Sally, moving into my new house and hopefully lots of snow days!!
5. My favorite song to sing in the shower is I don't sing in the shower, honest...I just think.
6. If I found out that the production of Oh, there are so many things, Veggie Sticks, Cadbury Eggs, my Estee' Lauder lip liner #9, was ending this month, I'd go out and buy as much as I could tomorrow.
7. One thing I'll never grow tired of is hugs from school kids...feels great!
1.30.2012
Reflections
This past weekend a friend of mine celebrated his 38th birthday! His wife, who is one amazing person, invited us to a fabulous dinner downtown, then drinks, then off to karaoke! It was a fun, chatty group of 11 and we mingled at New Years and caught up at the party. At one point, my girlfriend hugged her mother in law and called her mom. She said "thanks Mom" for making C's birthday so special. There were table decorations, each balloon had a generous gift card hanging from the string, they paid for dinner, bought drinks and birthday sweets. It was an all around awesome birthday. I really enjoyed the dynamics of their family. It reminded me of mine. When she got back down to my side of the table I told her I was jealous of her relationship with her mother in law. She quickly apologized, (of course not necessary). I meant I was jealous in an "I will have that the next time around way."
And this is where I lecture you that your childhood is VITALLY important. I NEVER, I can say never because it's true. In all my dating years/marriage to my ex his mother, who is local, NEVER took me to lunch, dinner or came to a birthday or special event. Nothing. Zip. Zero. In fact, if I was dying she might send her prayers but that's about it. They lived in their own little fantasy world and were not active in my ex husbands life either. Oddly enough, my ex doesn't talk to his only sibling either. That's why he is the way he is! He doesn't know any better because the cycle has been passed down....and keeps circling around. So, of course I compensated for this in my marriage and made big deals about birthdays, Christmas, Easter baskets and it was never appreciated because he didn't care, he was conditioned to not care about anything. Makes me so sad to think about.
So, if you have a fabulous mother in law who does stuff for you and includes you--be thankful. If she knows your style, sends you cards, thinks about you when she sees something at the store--be thankful. If she raised her children to be great adults and you married one--be thankful. If his family accepted you with open arms, treats you as one of their own, loves you dearly and makes a choice to be actively involved in your day to day life--be thankful.
And this is where I lecture you that your childhood is VITALLY important. I NEVER, I can say never because it's true. In all my dating years/marriage to my ex his mother, who is local, NEVER took me to lunch, dinner or came to a birthday or special event. Nothing. Zip. Zero. In fact, if I was dying she might send her prayers but that's about it. They lived in their own little fantasy world and were not active in my ex husbands life either. Oddly enough, my ex doesn't talk to his only sibling either. That's why he is the way he is! He doesn't know any better because the cycle has been passed down....and keeps circling around. So, of course I compensated for this in my marriage and made big deals about birthdays, Christmas, Easter baskets and it was never appreciated because he didn't care, he was conditioned to not care about anything. Makes me so sad to think about.
So, if you have a fabulous mother in law who does stuff for you and includes you--be thankful. If she knows your style, sends you cards, thinks about you when she sees something at the store--be thankful. If she raised her children to be great adults and you married one--be thankful. If his family accepted you with open arms, treats you as one of their own, loves you dearly and makes a choice to be actively involved in your day to day life--be thankful.
1.29.2012
Kitchen project
Did a little kitchen shopping this weekend and bought all my appliances...and a few extra items!
My best advice to those who want to shop:
* always read Consumer Report for the year and buy models that made it into the top 3. This is guarantee that you will be happier with your product.
* Shop around for said model so you get the best price.
* More $$ doesn't mean a better product!
* Never get the cheapest or most expensive model...middle of the road will suit most everyone's needs.
* Pay cash, ask if it's their best offer, buy what you need, not what you get talked into.
I only like side by side fridges. I can not stand french doors with a bottom freezer. That's just me. So, I got what I wanted. Everything I purchased is top 3 Consumer Reports for a well-built product with the least amount of maintenance, failure, problems, etc.
This Kenmore super sonic dish washer has a top spinner/washer, bottom spinner/washer and now a middle section spinner/washer. It's a newer concept, so my dishes should be super clean!
I also bought a matching above the range microwave. (might as well make it all match)
My laundry room was going to be lonely so I'm going to sell the washer and dryer that is currently in the home on Craigslist and purchased 2 front loading Kenmore LG series washer and dryer.
Because I've done my research (and my Dad too) I waited until this weekend to purchase so I could get a bundle package. It's crazy what I walked away with and the savings. Six appliances, paid for in cash, all connections/hook ups and delivery. I'd say it was a success! I also picked out my floors but that is a post for later!
My best advice to those who want to shop:
* always read Consumer Report for the year and buy models that made it into the top 3. This is guarantee that you will be happier with your product.
* Shop around for said model so you get the best price.
* More $$ doesn't mean a better product!
* Never get the cheapest or most expensive model...middle of the road will suit most everyone's needs.
* Pay cash, ask if it's their best offer, buy what you need, not what you get talked into.
I only like side by side fridges. I can not stand french doors with a bottom freezer. That's just me. So, I got what I wanted. Everything I purchased is top 3 Consumer Reports for a well-built product with the least amount of maintenance, failure, problems, etc.
I also bought a matching above the range microwave. (might as well make it all match)
My laundry room was going to be lonely so I'm going to sell the washer and dryer that is currently in the home on Craigslist and purchased 2 front loading Kenmore LG series washer and dryer.
Because I've done my research (and my Dad too) I waited until this weekend to purchase so I could get a bundle package. It's crazy what I walked away with and the savings. Six appliances, paid for in cash, all connections/hook ups and delivery. I'd say it was a success! I also picked out my floors but that is a post for later!
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