tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29334255819713986642011-11-27T16:13:52.197-08:00Mi Vida Loca: My Crazy LifeDanaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.comBlogger761100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-61653566256294021992008-10-30T10:47:00.000-07:002008-10-30T10:49:08.605-07:00

Some friends.... Current mood: blessed It's crazy how you can know a person, be friends with a person for sooooo many years, almost half of your life in fact, be in their wedding and have them in yours, then lose touch for a few years here and there, only

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I literally "stole" this recipe from my neighbor, Mel a month or so ago when she was organizing her recipes!!! I have been dying to try it so yesterday, I finally got around to making it (with a few minor changes)! And it was YUMMY! The best part, it's only 2 points for ONE CUP of soup! And left overs can be frozen to zap in the microwave for a quick lunch or dinner later on! Woohoo!What You

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Okay ya'll, tryin' to get "back in the saddle"! =) Here's what's cookin' in my kitchen this week!Monday - Taco SoupTuesday - Steaks, salad, and baked potatoWednesday - SpaghettiThursday - Girls Night In! Drinks and Spooky Snacks will be served at my Cookie Lee Jewelry Party!Friday - Halloween - I am makin' chili!For more Meal Plan Monday ideas, click here

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This year I am doing something different for Halloween...I have decided to MAKE my own costume!!! =) A) because the costume I wanted was only available online, and I couldn't bring myself to spent $50+s&h on something that I hadn't tried on, and B) because I couldn't see SPENDING $50+s&h on something that I will more than likely only wear ONE TIME! In the not so recent past, $50 was nothing, a

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I haven't participated in a loooooooong time on Thursday Thirteen, but this week I am going to post Thirteen things that I am thankful for AND Thirteen not-quite-New Years-Resolutions!!! =)1. I am thankful to be blessed with such an amazing and beautiful little baby girl! She is my world.2. I am thankful for the family that I have. Madison. My Dad. My mom. My brother and Steph. They are

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Thanks to the suggestion of my friend Melanie I decided to try out our kitchen sink in place of Madison's infant tub, since she is so reluctant to use the bathtub. And lo-and-behold, it worked!!! Yay Maddie!!!!!

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Maddie is 9 months and 10 days old today, and yes, we are STILL giving her baths in the newborn/infant tub that goes in our kitchen sink!!! About 2 months ago, we bought a large inflatable "rubber duckie" tub that fits inside the shower tub (it even quacks when you press its beak!) and tried to give Maddie a bath in it, she FREAKED out!!!!! Literally! She wants NOTHING to do with it!!! We've

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Okay, so I have been "blond" all summer...and have been toying with the idea of going back to dark here really soon...yet I keep getting compliments on my highlights, so I don't know. I love my hair dark and it is soooo much healthier...right now it just feels dry and damaged from the highlighting. Here's some pics, tell me what YOU think! =)

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Who is first under "K" in your contacts in your cell phone?my cousin KellieWhat are your plans for tomorrow?hanging out at home, running some errands, then going out for dinner and drinks with my Jennie!Do you own a digital camera?sure doDo you have your baby picture in your room?there is one in my family roomWhere were you at 10pm last Friday night?home in bed, I think! I know, I am

Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-62338434827161164602008-10-17T22:28:00.001-07:002008-10-17T22:57:35.312-07:00

Madison, 9 months "Helping Momma at work" Madison 8 months playing with her new toy!Madison 7 months "First trip to the salon!"Madison 7 months "Red Robin"Doyle and I at Jessica's "Dirty 30"Hello everyone!Wow, I can't believe that it's been SEVEN MONTHS since my last post!!!! Yikes!!! I have no excuses, other than claiming to be a busy work-at-home mommy! =)Things are going fabulous here!!

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So I am borrowing Mel's Super Savings Saturday a few days early because my "super savings" was too good to NOT share!!! I went to Target today for printer ink (on the business), invitations for my soon-to-be-sister-in-law's Bridal Shower, and a hoodie (so sue me, I'm STILL not yet back into my pre-preggo clothes and I am seriously SICK to death of wearing the same 3-4 hoodies over and over and

Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-13885719529501567042008-02-15T09:29:00.001-08:002008-02-15T09:32:39.094-08:00

Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-3631337615893791902008-02-05T08:16:00.000-08:002008-02-05T08:22:38.295-08:00

Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-3419515613464190572008-02-05T08:05:00.001-08:002008-02-05T08:15:43.256-08:00

Hi everyone!!! As you will see here in a moment, this is another long past due post!! I apologize for that, however and still adjusting to working from home and being a new mommy!!On January 10, 2008 at 3:16PM we welcomed Madison Reese into this world! Maddie was born via emergency C-section and weighed 7.0lbs and was 19 3/4" long. She is BEAUTIFUL!I went into labor early Thursday morning (Jan 10

Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-81558792450251053152007-12-27T23:58:00.000-08:002007-12-27T21:55:36.810-08:00

Wow how time flies! Has it REALLY been a MONTH since I've been on here?? Sheesh! Sorry, ya'll...but well, you know how life goes. Baby on the way (due in 16 days!), setting up a home office to work from home, Thanksgiving, 29th-birthday, Christmas parties and Christmas itself to plan for...wow, this past month has gone by in a BLINK!For the most part, since Thanksgiving, we have had something

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I've been TAGGED by Mel! Okay, so it's been awhile since I've been on, so I'm a bit tardy in reposting!Here be the rules:1. Link to your tagger and post these rules on your blog.2. Share 5 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.3. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as their links to their blogs.4. Let them know they’ve been tagged by leaving a

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Here's what we're having this week!Sunday: Turkey (we didn't get leftovers from Thanksgiving so we cooked our own turkey Sunday JUST FOR THE LEFTOVERS!!)Monday: LasagnaTuesday: Leftover LasagnaWednesday: Cubed Steak and Parmesan noodlesThursday: TacosFriday: Out - we're goin' out to get our Christmas tree and will probably grab something on the way!Need more meal planning ideas or want to see

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We didn't make it out to the grocery store this past weekend, so we'll be using stuff that we have on stock. And I FINALLY remembered to keep the ground beef out of the freezer to defrost it! I KNOW that's what the microwave is for, but I'm picky and it never tastes the same to me when it's defrosted in the microwave!This week's meal plan looks like this!Monday - Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf --

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Last week I mentioned that my Tackle It Tuesday project was going to be converting my guest bedroom into a home office for when I start working from home in about 5 weeks until after Madison is born. So things went WAY better than planned and now the office is just about complete!!Here's some pics on the progress! My new desk!!

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10 Real Random Facts About You1. I have 5 cats and 2 dogs and have a problem saying NO to more animals, although I KNOW my boyfriend would kill me were I actually to bring another home!2. I have never wanted kids. Ever. I am having one in 2 months! =) And I can't WAIT!!!!!3. I've been married twice. And divorced twice. The second time was NOT

Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-69892300662598437052007-11-05T10:09:00.000-08:002007-11-12T19:35:42.897-08:00

Here's what we're having this week!Monday - Papa Murphy's Pizza (late night, going to get Maddie's dresser so we need to eat quick!)Tuesday - Ranch and Herb baked chicken, red potatos, and saladWednesday - Layered Meatball BakeThursday - Easy Stovetop Stuffing and Chicken CasseroleFriday - Chicken Salad SandwichesSaturday - Bacon Cheeseburger MeatloafSunday - Spaghetti and Meatballs at D's mom's

Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-55181008770005179072007-11-01T09:52:00.000-07:002007-11-01T21:15:36.612-07:00

For this weeks edition of Thursday Thirteen, I am going to shamelessly plug my own home-based side business while sharing with you THIRTEEN 2007 HOLIDAY PROMOTIONS/GIFTS FROM THE BODY SHOP!And if you have someone to buy for on your gift list, you can order through my website directly and it will ship straight to you (or the person you purchase the gift for!), so this works for those of you even

Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-11177310656049636312007-11-01T09:08:00.000-07:002007-11-01T09:34:12.965-07:00

Last night I tried a new recipe! It was unplanned but both D and I had been craving them---and I'd never had them or tried to make them before but they've always sounded good! So between Trick or Treators, I made them and didn't get to eat 'til I actually turned the porch light off THREE HOURS LATER!! Guess that's what happens when you live in a neighborhood!So here's my recipe! Hope those of

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This is my first Tackle It Tuesday...and my first project will be transforming the spare room/guest room/"office" to a home office. In less than two months now, I'll be working from home---full time---until after the baby is born and at least a few months old. So I'm fortunate that I work for my dad, as an office administrator, and have for almost 10 years. And while I won't get the

Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-87649490820867290512007-10-29T19:46:00.000-07:002007-10-29T19:56:23.577-07:00

Thanks Mel!If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be and why?I wouldn't change anything~I was fortunate enough to have an amazing childhood, I was very blessed and my parents are absolutely the best ever!Do you think that the world will be a better or a worse place 100 years from now?Definitely worse! At the beginning of

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So in light of the burning wildfires in California, my local radio station 100.7 The Wolf was taking a poll for callers to call in saying what they would grab if they had only 15 minutes to evacuate their home; family members and pets excluded, and only what you can carry.Well, being as I have 5 cats and 2 dogs, I think it would take up the whole fifteen minutes to round 'em up and load 'em up

Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-42604984296787713792007-10-22T19:23:00.000-07:002007-11-12T19:36:03.271-08:00

Here's what's cooking in my kitchen this week!Monday: Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts, Parmesan noodles, and string green beansTuesday: Hamburger Stuffed Pita RollsWednesday: Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf (*new recipe from my Aunt Candy!!*)Thursday: Biscuits and Gravy with cornFriday: PizzaSaturday: Out to eatSunday: Pot Roast with carrots and potatoesBe sure to go visit the other Menu Planners

Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-24033246953222166012007-10-21T19:22:00.000-07:002007-11-12T19:32:59.957-08:00

My aunt was over visiting from Spokane this weekend for my baby shower and brought along a few tasty recipes with her that she left behind for me to try!! This one caught my eye and I decided to share it with you all!Bacon Cheeseburger MeatloafWhat you need:1lb ground beef10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled8oz grated cheddar cheese2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup

Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-27072763720038963172007-10-17T21:14:00.000-07:002007-10-24T09:15:45.338-07:00

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Well as I mentioned in my last post about joining a group of other "thrifty mama's" in search of savings called Coupon Mama's, I've made little progress so far in actually saving. BUT...I also haven't been grocery shopping yet this week. I DID hit Safeway today in a SUPER SHORT spree with my mom to pick up some dinner for us and the guys. While there, I decided to grab some Rockstars and

Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-55070461458753111792007-10-05T13:46:00.000-07:002007-10-05T14:28:11.709-07:00

I am currently at the end of my 2nd trimester of my very first pregnancy. 13.5 weeks to "go"! =) We've got the baby's room done, the house in order, and two baby showers scheduled. We both work full time outside of the home, and then some IN/AROUND the home in the evenings and on weekends. We lead very busy lives. Who doesn't, right?! LOLSo some things I've been thinking of lately to

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Wow, it's been a while since I've checked in! Such is the life of a full-time-working-first-time-mommy-to be, I guess! So perhaps I need to get used to that?! Anyways, so we'll ease back into this with a Menu Plan for the week!!Monday - Chicken Alfredo Fettuccini (with garlic bread and salad, of course!)Tuesday - Pork chops, red potatos, and green bean casseroleWednesday - Biscuits and sausage

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Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-75512854489644857382007-09-04T09:56:00.000-07:002007-09-04T10:15:36.342-07:00

So we had the most AMAZING weekend EVER!!! We took Friday off, for our ultra sound appointment--along with our mother's--at arrived at the Enumclaw Hospital bright and early at 8:30; no coffee for me, but a very uncomfortable over-full bladder (had to drink 28oz water 1-1/2 hour before, and no potty after 7:30! EEK!)...we found out the much anticipated news...that we're having a little girl!!!

Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-27524317143280641742007-08-23T13:44:00.000-07:002007-08-23T13:54:57.239-07:00

So I am just a week shy of being 5 months pregnant. I am halfway through my pregnancy! We've been making some improvements/rearrangements around the house and here's what we'd LIKE to accomplish BEFORE the baby is born!1. Pergo house (except bedrooms)2. Re-carpet baby's room3. Baby showers (obviously!)4. Re-paint nursery5. Decorate nursery6. Furnish nursery (see a pattern here?!)7. Move

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Monday - Biscuits and gravy with cornTuesday - Cubed steak and parmesan noodlesWednesday - BBQ Beef sandwichesThursday - Hamburger Gravy over mashed potatosFriday - PizzaSaturday - TBDSunday - Pot Roast

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last friend you:1. Saw: Amber2. Talked to on the phone: misty4. Got a text from: Brooke5. IMed you: shelbyToday:1. Wearing: white gauchos and a green and white striped tee2. Better than yesterday: yep, I feel better!3. What were you doing two hours ago: thinking about grabbing lunchTomorrow:1. Is: wednesday2. Got any plans: work3. Dislikes about tomorrow: it's not Saturday!Currently:1. Missing

Danaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984351890238391147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933425581971398664.post-85047167855244802472007-07-24T11:09:00.000-07:002007-07-24T11:22:45.124-07:00

I do believe that I've officially "worn out" the McDonald's Breakfast Burrito!! That, or the baby just doesn't like 'em anymore!! I stopped off on my way in to work yesterday and grabbed one, along with some mild sauce, and shortly after eating it, felt sick!! All day long! Ugh. So needless to say, I think I am done with those for a while! (Woohoo to saving 16g fat!). =)On another note,

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Here's what we're having this week!Monday - Spaghetti and meatballs with salad and garlic breadTuesday - Steak fajitasWednesday - Chicken (haven't decided if I am frying it yet or baking it!)Thursday - Cube Steak and parmesan noodlesFriday - PizzaSaturday - (not sure)Sunday - (not sure)I'll be sure to update Saturday and Sunday's menu's!! We're usually on the run a lot so it's just as easy to

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Thanks, Mel! RULES Post the rules first. If you are tagged you have to tell your faithful blogging public 8 random facts about yourself in a post on your blog. It can be habits, an idea, facts or just um… stuff. At the end of your post, choose eight other bloggers you’d like to know something about and tag them. Leave a comment telling them you’ve tagged them and that they will need to read your

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Happy Friday, ya'll!! Hopefully if you're reading this from somewhere BESIDES the Great Northwest, you've got sunshine!! It is POURING here and has been for days. Ugh. Where did our summer go?!! Today's Crazy Craving: Donuts. Either a Krispy Kreme or a chocolate sprinkle donut. So what's wrong with that? I am not a big fan of donuts at all. In fact, usually can't stand 'em!! So weird!So

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This weeks Thursday Thirteen is Thirteen Foods that "my baby" is craving! =)1. Slurpee's - yup, that's right, tons of 7-11 runs for me for a good ol fashioned Cherry Slurpee!2. Mashed potatos3. Breakfast Burritos from McDonalds (the South Beach Diet ones just aren't cutting it for "baby")4. Water with Lemon (coffee has actually sounded quite disgusting, as has pop!)5. Ice cream6. Cocoa

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Do you have Justin Timberlake on your ipod?noWhere were you July 4th, 2007?at my house, doing a BBQ with my familyDo you like Oatmeal?yesWhat was the last movie you watched, and who did you watch it with?we watched part of Mr. Deeds on TV last night before we went to bedWho was the first person you wanted to be like?oh gosh, I don't remember!!What are the

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Okay, so I'm trying a new feature here called Meal Plan Monday, thanks to my friend Mel.It's nice having a man around the house again to cook for who APPRECIATES being cooked for and likes what you make! And being pregnant now, it's nice to try to eat healthier and establish a routine for when the baby is born and as she/he grows. I love to cook, however have sadly neglected that particular "

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In honor of Thursday Thirteen, this week I will be posting my THIRTEEN FAVORITE BODY SHOP PRODUCTS! And speaking of, our July special is Buy One Get One Half OFF on all Bath & Body and Wellbeing, including our new Whip, Milk, and Puree body lotions! So skip on over and check it out!!1. Super Volume Mascara - Black2. Coconut Body Butter3. Honey Shampoo & Conditioner4. Bronzing Brilliance

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1. Ever kissed a blonde haired, blue eyed person?yep, was married to one2. Can you see a phone right now?4 actually3. What are you listening to?94.1 KMPS on the radio4. Where is it coming from?radio5. Last thing you ate?breakfast6. What was the last thing you saw on TV?sports that Doyle was watching last night before bed...7. Who was the last person other than

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Hey Everyone! How was your weekend??! Mine was...productive! And certainly not relaxing! In fact, I was glad to come back to work to "rest"! =) Today is supposed to be 85 degrees and near 100 by Wednesday!! =) Now that's summer! But certainly not by Washington standards!! I'm not complaining, I'll take it! Heh heh, so says she who has central air conditioning in her house, at work,

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Thirteen Places I've Visited -- in no particular order.1. San Diego, CA2. Vale, Oregon3. Las Vegas, NV4. Reno, NV5. Jackson Hole, WY6. Kalispell, MT7. Seaside, OR8. Susanville, CA9. Yellowstone National Park, WY10. Boise, ID11. Spokane, WA12. Rapid City, SD13. Mt. Rushmore, SDFor more Thursday Thirteen Posts, visit Thursday Thirteen

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Summer is officially here!! And what a beautiful day we ended up with yesterday to welcome my favorite season to the Great Northwest!! I don't know about you, but when the weather is hot and it's sunny out, the last thing I want to do when I get home from work and being cooped up in my office all day is prepare a hot, complicated meal. No way!! I want something quick, nourishing, and

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Thirteen Leg Humping Pics... =) It's kinda my thing!Thursday Thirteen

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A couple of months ago, I made a list of goals that I wanted to accomplish to focus on ME. Well, with the news of the baby, a new relationship, work, and just life in general, I've found myself slipping on some of these. I would like to take this time now to post them as a reminder! That's all!! Feel free to share some of your goals, no matter how big or small, and tell me how you're doing on

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Okay, so growing up I'm sure you all had a favorite recipe or dish that your mom, grandma, great aunt, or great grandmother used to make, right?! For me, it was my grandma. She made the absolute BEST homemade applesauce. I haven't had any as good since. I think her secret was a TON of sugar! LOL Which would explain my obsession!! =) Well, grandma has long since given up in the kitchen.

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Okay, so my pregnancy cravings (combined with quitting smoking, I'm sure) have definitely kicked in and been working overtime...yesterday all I could think about was eating Chocolate Covered Cherries. So I went in search of a recipe to make some from home! Here ya go!Chocolate Covered Cherries Submitted by: Meredith

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Monday night we made the infamous Wal*Mart trip to our new local Super Wal*Mart. Yippee...now rather than cruising aisles for an hour stocking up on household necessities and "must haves" and weeding out the "want to haves", you can spend TWO HOURS doing the same thing, now that the grocery department is open. Oh joy. LOL No, but really. The bargains are great, as always with Wal*Mart. They carry

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So I'm "borrowing" or "recycling" rather, this post from my Blog over at MySpace because I thought it was worth sharing! And since originally posting this, I'm glad to say that I've FOUND someone who meets every item on The List. Wow. Too good to be true?! Well, I certainly hope not, because I'm having his baby!! Now, I think I'm the lucky one! Dating and The List

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Okay, so have any of you tried the new Venus Breeze Razor by Gillette? It's the one they've been advertising on TV all day long, you know, with the "built in shaving gel bars." So I was shopping at the local Super Walm*Mart last night and found myself down the shaving cream/razor aisle staring right at the new Venus Breeze...it was $8.97 for the razor, two refill blades, and a case holder

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Wow, well it's been a few weeks since I've posted anything...but I have good reason for being absent, I swear! As many of you know, I found out on May 4th that I am expecting! Yeah, as in having a baby!! Wow, huh?! I think by now most of you, as well as myself, have overcome THAT unexpected shock! Especially considering how I'd never really planned on having kids. Anyways, back to the

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Have to share this AMAZING recipe that I got from my friend Misty. She's made it several times and I've been lucky enough to be invited to dinner two to three of those times! I finally pestered her enough to give up the recipe---so you're in luck because I'm sharing it!! I plan on making it sometime this weekend! =) Yum! Enjoy and if you try it, do let me know what you think!Chicken Bistro

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Okay, snagged this from Ames . Go check out her list of 13 Singers She'd Like To Shag! LMAO! So MY Thirteen for this Thursday are 13 Goals that I would like to work on, to focus on ME and improving myself and my life! 1) Family - especially spending more time with brother & future sis-in-law and my 88 year old grandma) 2) Friends - new and old, I would like to make new friends and also

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10 Things - 10 RANDOM facts/habits about me...1~ I would "get ready" even to just go out and mow the lawn (assuming that I knew how to mow the lawn, of course!)...then come back in and get ready all over again! LOL 2~ I am afraid that I will never find "the right guy"... 3~ I am seriously OCD about washing my hands---I do it ALL the time! 4~ I have developed an oral fixation again with smoking-

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Okay, so it's been FOREVER (aka. last July, basically, after kicking the ex out) since I've cooked anything close to resembling a decent meal---bar Easy Mac at 3AM as a hangover-preventative or the occasional pot of coffee if I can't make it to the nearest Starbuck's. So when I stumbled across this recipe quite accidentially this weekend, I decided that I might have to try it! Sounds good.

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Welcome to my new home in Blog-land! I'm rather new to this, so please bear with me as I ramble and babble, type and tweak until I get the hang of this! I decided to start this blog with the help of a good friend, who also happens to be a Blog Whore--with the purpose of having a place to write thoughts and ideas and just to post random stuff...much like conversations that you might expect to

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