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I'm living my dream life, spending my days with my three sweet kids on the rocky coast of Maine...


boy2001 is a loveable 2nd grade LEGO brick master. An average week includes a round of golf, some time at the track with a smidgeon of Nintendo DS time.

boy 2001


girl2004 is a Care Bears enthusiast when she's not twirling to imaginary ballet, she's gleefully giggling to pink princess daydreams or requesting baking sessions.


girl2006 is an Elmo and Little People Fanatic, she insists on wearing tights and dresses everyday, as well as reading our 'I Love You' books everyday. She shares my love for Little House on the Prairie.


My personal goals are to go back to school for my Masters, possibly in Library Studies or Biblical Languages.


Smokey is our playful pup, half chihuahua, half rat terrier he's a handsome dog, although very good with the children Smokey does have his issues!


Chexter is our roborovski hamster, over a year old he's recently started to nip a little!


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Women’s Health: Less Invasive Gynecology

November 6, 2008

Mom Central is getting the word out about a great website that will undoubtedly help many women.  Before committing to a major gynecological surgery, be sure to check out any and all less invasive alternatives.

As technological advances make less invasive procedures more popular, more and more doctors are getting familiar with the techniques and intricacies.  GREAT health news for the average woman!  The more doctors familiar and practicing less invasive techniques, the better the chance that you or someone you love can reap the benefit.

From the AAGL website:

As a diagnostic tool, gynecologic endoscopy – the use of a miniaturized telescopic device to see inside the abdomen and female organs — is unparalleled in its ability to permit the physician visual examination of internal organs and early detection of gynecologic disorders.

This information is brought to you in the hopes that you will make an informed decision regarding your health care.  Less invasive procedures reduce the risk of infection, minimize scarring and blood loss as well as decreased post-operative pain which contribute to a faster recovery.

Log onto www.aagl.org to find an endoscopic surgeon in your area.

Move in a Minute

Madagascar Happy MealHave you ever thought what you could do in a minute? McDonald’s is asking you that question starting this Friday, November 7, 2008 through November 19th log onto www.happymeal.com to describe what YOU and your family can do to change something in a minute.

As every mom knows, the new happy meal boxes bring joy and happy-ness to all with smart tidbits and ideas. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is the next movie to lend itself to the happy meal, who can forget the dance and song “move it” from the first movie.

With that in mind, I just asked my family how we could change a life and we came to the consensus was we could laugh, smile and do some jumping jacks. People feel better when the laugh and smile and that might encourage them to make a friend, dance a little or just improve their lives for the moment!  Thanks to the Mom Salon for organizing this campaign.

Little House DVDs make my day!

November 4, 2008

Little House on the Prairie DVD setI am the BIGGEST Little House on the Prairie fan, seriously, it’s ridiculous how much I love the show!  My history with the show:

 

  • Originally watched Little House on WPIX, one episode at a time, Monday thru Friday @ 5 p.m.
  • Watched in two hour chunks on TBS during the late 80′s
  • bought all of the VHS tapes available (about 40 episodes) through TIME circa 1993
  • watched and taught English lessons based on episodes aired on Japan’s education station, NHK
  • Fastforward to the early 2000′s and I rushed out and got each DVD set (seasons 1-6) as it became available. 

Over the last few years I’ve watched an rewatched Little House with my kids, getting more than my money’s worth.  Boy2001 and I would do marathons of the show and girl2006 is now a big fan.  For some reason girl2004 has not warmed up to the show which I do respect. 

Today is one of my happiest days ever, one I’ve been waiting for!  I can have ALL of the episodes in one place, in one collection!  60 dvds in one set for $199 (that’s the only part I’m not crazy about). 

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vote and get it over with

November 3, 2008

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I’m at the end of my rope with this election stuff, I am SO SICK of it!  the pundits are the worst, I can’t stand it anymore aaaaaaaahhh get me to the polls stat!

The nice thing is corporate America (at least some of them) are helping defray some of our snack costs with free treats!

  • Ben and Jerry’s Operation, I Voted! “Democracy has never tasted so sweet” Free Scoops 5-8 p.m.  Check out participating stores on Ben and Jerry’s website.
  • Get your free doughnut @ participating Krispy Kreme’s around the country.  Star shaped doughnut with  sprinkles and an “I Voted” sticker.
  • Get a free Tall Brewed Coffee @ Starbucks for telling them you voted. 
  • but the best part about these free treats is that the election will be *almost* over! hooray.  I’m thinking of taking boy2001 and girl2004 with me but we’ll see.  Boy2001 has been with me every time!

    Do you take your kids to the polls?

     

    Photo Credit: Jay Cox Film