tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67036171269875033272024-02-07T03:59:33.596-06:00Ramblings & Moreham1299http://www.blogger.com/profile/04571203527388227830noreply@blogger.comBlogger496125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703617126987503327.post-87217384057878073042013-04-04T20:16:00.000-05:002013-04-04T20:21:15.998-05:00Review: Posh by Liz<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Despite knowing the importance of skin care, I've never been very good at making sure it gets done. Sure, I take showers, and occasionally use one of those pre-moistened facial cleansing cloths – especially if I'm sweaty. But a multi-step face-washing routine? Nope. I know I need to do better, but actually doing it hasn't ever been a high priority. And then the times I've attempted to start a routine, my skin would not respond very well. I've had new washing regimens cause breakouts. Or rashes. Things that never happened – or at least rarely happened – without washing. So, any new habits I've tried to create haven't lasted very long.<br />
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Somewhat recently, a few of my friends have started selling <a href="http://goo.gl/HqkPL" target="_blank">Posh</a> products. I'll admit to being skeptical. This isn't the only product line to boast of its quality, pampering power, and general awesomeness. Although, when I heard about their Solid Hand Lotion Bar, or <a href="http://www.perfectlyposh.us/content/handle.aspx" target="_blank">Handle</a>, I was definitely intrigued. Still, honestly, not quite enough to shell out the cash for it, though.<br />
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Then my friends started selling, and my friend <a href="http://goo.gl/HqkPL" target="_blank">Liz</a> reached out to bloggers she knew to send samples and write a review. I jumped on that immediately. In all honesty, I was more just wanting to help a friend than anything. (Remember, I'm a skeptic about this type of product!) But, I was excited to finally get to try it out.<br />
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Some key points about Posh Products:<br />
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Liz sent me samples of various products, including the aforementioned <a href="http://www.perfectlyposh.us/content/handle.aspx" target="_blank">Handle</a>. A few of the other samples I received:<br />
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<li>Big Fat Yummy Hand Creme</li>
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I started with the Facial in a Bag. This included Gender Bender, a detoxifying charcoal soap; The Stripper, a detoxifying body mud; The SugarFix, a non-greasy body scrub; and Sister, I'm a Poet, a non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog your pores) body butter. There also was a bonus Make-Out Magic lip scrub, to finish off the facial nicely.</div>
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The first thing to impress me is that all of the products smell fantastic! They're light and pleasant, and just made me smile. When I was done washing my face, I loved how my face smelled. When I woke in the morning, my face still smelled wonderful, and my skin was so very soft. And best of all, no breakouts or rashes! The routine is quick and easy, and I found myself really liking it. I might actually have found a cleansing regimen I can stick with! </div>
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The other products are great, too. I used the Handle on the backs of my daughter's hands, which get painfully dry during the colder months. Her skin is extremely sensitive, so finding stuff that works for her is not always easy. We tried it, and she really, really likes it! And it helped her hands tremendously. I definitely will be purchasing more of this as needed.</div>
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If you're looking to try a new pampering product, I highly recommend Posh! </div>
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<b>To order:</b> Go to <a href="http://goo.gl/HqkPL" target="_blank">Posh by Liz</a> and click the SHOP link toward the top right of the page. </div>
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<b>Special for Readers of Ramblings & More:</b> Make sure to contact Liz (use the CONTACT ME link at the top right of <a href="http://goo.gl/HqkPL" target="_blank">her page</a>) before you place your order and mention this blog post to get a special discount. You also can ask her for samples, if you're like me and prefer to try before you buy. Don't need to try first? Let her know, and she'll give you a free product or free shipping with your order!</div>
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ham1299http://www.blogger.com/profile/04571203527388227830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703617126987503327.post-42433711883501017292013-03-08T21:12:00.005-06:002013-03-08T21:13:37.392-06:00Thoughts on GratitudeWow. It has been a really, really long time since I last wrote a post of substance. I have a huge list of excuses, but I'm guessing no one really wants to hear – er, rather, read – them! One small comment: No one warned me that kids become more time-consuming as they get older! I expected a bit more free time, but that's so not the case! LOL<br />
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As the title of this post suggest, I wanted to talk about gratitude. You see, I recently read a book, <a href="http://proudbooknerd.com/2013/03/06/review-with-giveaway-fear-faith-and-a-fistful-of-chocolates/" target="_blank"><i>Fear, Faith, and a Fistful of Chocolates</i> by Debora M. Coty</a>. (Click on the link to read my review over on <a href="http://proudbooknerd.com/" target="_blank">Proud Book Nerd</a>.) Not surprisingly, it talks a lot about how to handle – well, more overcome than handle – your fears. It deals with many, many different fears many women face: death, losing a loved-one, failure, and many more. There are many strategies for working through such fears. I might implement many of them to my life. I might forget. But, one in particular caught my interest. A gratitude journal. A place where one can regularly focus on the positives in life. Coty specifically the people in life who make small, positive differences. The other driver who let you into the busy traffic lane. The helpful clerk at the store. The barista at Starbucks who shared some friendly chatter with you. The random strangers who kindly paid your bill when taking your children out to eat. Your mail carrier, who always handles your mail and packages with care. Or anyone else who's made a positive impact in your life.<br />
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I'm not sure I could daily do that. Maybe, if I sat down at the end of the day and ran through my day. Maybe not, though. As a stay-at-home mom, I have a somewhat regular (maybe even sometimes dull) routine that doesn't give me a huge variety of people I come across. It's just about the same people I see when I go by my daily life. Still, I know each one has made a difference at some point or another. So, I'm going to attempt to focus on the people. But, when I'm drawing a blank or feeling repetitive, I might just count my blessings. Either way, it's got to help me have more of a positive, grateful attitude.<br />
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I can't promise I'll do this daily. I'd like to, but I've rarely been able to really follow through on such endeavors.<br />
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So, for today, I want to express my gratitude to my parents. They did a small thing for my family that made a big difference. My 5-year-old daughter had her adenoids out a couple of days ago, and today a present arrived in the mail – just for her. A feel-better present. It brightened her day and made her happy, which in turn warmed my heart.<br />
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With any luck I'll be back tomorrow with more. Or at least sometime soon. Whatever the case, thanks for reading.<br />
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I do have a Posh review coming soon, so look for that. <br />
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ham1299http://www.blogger.com/profile/04571203527388227830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703617126987503327.post-22922125155782729962012-12-09T12:35:00.001-06:002012-12-09T12:35:19.876-06:00Sunday Stealing: The 11/11 Questions MemeIt has been a very long time since I've participated in this, but today I felt like doing more on here than occasionally checking in and posting a review or giveaway once in a while. So, here we go!<br />
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<b>What is your favorite possession?</b> Um ... that's a toughy. Probably my computer. Or my iPhone. Or the iPad ... Do I have to pick a favorite?<br />
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<b>Do you like to read? If so, which books do you love best?</b> Um, YES! I own, operate, and write all of <a href="http://proudbooknerd.com/" target="_blank">Proud Book Nerd</a>. As for types of books, it really depends on my mood. So long as it's well-written and interesting, I'm usually happy.<br />
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<b>Do you have any pets?</b> Yes. A beagle, Sawyer. And three cats, Zeus, Huckleberry, and Jasmine.<br />
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<b>What was your favorite food as a child? Is it the same now? </b>Um ... probably macaroni & cheese, but I'm not sure. And, no, it's not the same. Now I love Alaskan King Crab.<br />
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<b>What is your favorite thing about blogging?</b> I know I don't use this blog often, but it's fun. With PBN (linked above), I love the community of fellow book bloggers. And reading and sharing my love of reading with others. Really, it's my involvement and commitments with that blog that makes me so quiet around here.<br />
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<b>If you could live anywhere, where would it be?</b> Near my family, meaning my parents and my sisters. I don't care where, so long as they were nearby – and my family (meaning husband and kids) were still with me.<br />
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What is your favorite number? 3<br />
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<b>Which of these things would you find hardest to give up for a year? Chocolate, reading, coffee or smoking?</b> Reading. No question there. And not just because of PBN. I don't drink coffee. I don't smoke. I do love chocolate, so that would be tough, too. But, not reading would be much, much worse. Heck, maybe giving up chocolate would mean I finally lost some weight! ;-)<br />
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<b>If you could make your life into a movie, what would you name it.. and who would you want to play you?</b> The Boring Movie? I doubt my life is exciting enough to warrant a movie! ;-) So far as actresses, I'm partial to Sandra Bullock or Anne (or is it Ann?) Hathaway.<br />
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<b>If you had £20,000 for a shopping spree, what would you buy?</b> I have no idea how much that would be in American dollars, but hopefully enough to pay off a little debt. Then, something for the kids.<br />
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<b>If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be?</b> I used to always say Amy Grant, but now I'm not so sure. Maybe one of the authors whose books have recently touched my life.<br />
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ham1299http://www.blogger.com/profile/04571203527388227830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703617126987503327.post-53807980979625121242012-11-20T23:22:00.001-06:002012-11-20T23:23:46.379-06:00Review & Giveaway: Simply PotatoesAs we enter the holiday season, some of the most planning and preparation goes into food. What to serve for Thanksgiving dinner. What to serve for Christmas. Even New Year's can have some food-related planning required. And, if you're like me, and not Martha Stewart or Rachael Ray in the kitchen, you feel a bit overwhelmed. Admit it! At least some of you do! ;-)<br />
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Enter <a href="http://www.simplypotatoes.com/" target="_blank">Simply Potatoes</a>. Seriously. I know, I know. I was wary, too. I can't tell you the number of times I've bought prepared potato products only to end up regretting it – or finding it OK, but the kids turning their noses up at it. Well, prepare to be amazed. Simply Potatoes products are GOOD. My husband and I actually have been buying and serving their products for quite some time. Probably a couple of years now. It is the ONLY brand of prepared potato products we buy. No others come close to tasting so good, so authentic, so homemade!<br />
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They offer tons of different potato products, plus macaroni and cheese. Here are a few examples:<br />
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<li>Garlic Mashed Potatoes</li>
<li>Mashed Sweet Potatoes</li>
<li>Red Potato Wedges</li>
<li>Diced Potatoes with Onion</li>
<li>Shredded Hash Browns</li>
<li>Ranch Steamables</li>
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One of our favorites is the Traditional Mashed Potatoes. They taste so good, and don't even need salt. They aren't salty; their flavor's just right and doesn't require any enhancement. Coming from me, that is HUGE – I salt my potatoes to death most of the time! </div>
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Our other favorite is Shredded Hash Browns. We almost always have them in our fridge, ready for whenever the mood strikes. My husband usually fries them and makes a skillet dish with it. We add some things – mushrooms for me; mushrooms and onions for him – and top it with cheese and eggs. YUM! Our oldest likes these meals, too.</div>
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So, looking at the Simply Potatoes Web site, I've recently discovered that they have tons of <a href="http://www.simplypotatoes.com/recipes/index.cfm" target="_blank">recipes</a>. And many of them look good. They have variations for <a href="http://www.simplypotatoes.com/recipecollection/Mashed-Potato-Side-Dish-Recipes.cfm" target="_blank">mashed potatoes</a>, <a href="http://www.simplypotatoes.com/recipes/recipesearch.cfm?mcid=16" target="_blank">desserts</a>, and what they call Simply-fied recipes. There are potato pancakes, sweet potato muffins, and much more. I'm planning to give a few of these a try soon!</div>
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So, if you're stressed out over planning holiday meals – or just need something quick for everyday cooking, grab some Simply Potatoes! They're quick, easy, and very tasty!</div>
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ham1299http://www.blogger.com/profile/04571203527388227830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703617126987503327.post-16574427082595945252012-06-24T14:03:00.000-05:002012-06-24T14:03:02.850-05:00Review: Time to Enjoy AppI was recently contacted to review the new <a href="http://bit.ly/LRtDc0" target="_blank">Time to Enjoy</a> app, free for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad users. In short, it's an app that helps you find things to do wherever you are. I tried it out and gotta say, it is a pretty cool app! It has everything – events, movie showings, etc. Whenever I'm at a loss for things to do with the kiddos, this app comes in handy. Very handy! And you can search ahead, then add things to the calendar on your device! It is so easy to use, I love it!<br />
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<b><a href="http://sundaystealing.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sunday Stealing</span>: The Madness Meme, Part 2</b></a><br />
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<b>Cheers to all of us thieves!</b><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">23. Do you ever walk around the house naked?</span></b> No.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">24. If you were an animal what would you be?</b> Why? A house cat. Lie around all day, play with random small things, bask in sunlight. Sounds nice.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">25. Hair color you like on someone you’re dating?</b> My husband's hair is brown.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">26. If suffering an injury, would you rather be left blind or deaf?</b> I honestly don't know. Probably blind, if I HAD to. I can listen to audiobooks, listen to the TV, listen to music. I don't think I could live without music!<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">27. Do you have any special talents?</b> Don't we all?<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">28. What do you do as soon as you walk in the house?</b> Take off my shoes and hang up my key.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">29. Do you like horror or comedy?</b> Comedy<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">30. Are you missing anyone?</b> Yes.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">31. Where do you want to live when you are old? </b>Don't know. We'll see where I am at that point!<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">32. Who is the person you can count on the most?</b> My husband.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">33. If you could date any celebrity past or present, who would it be?</b> I don't know.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">34. What did you dream last night?</b> I don't remember.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">35. What is your favorite sport to watch?</b> Football<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">36. Are you named after anyone?</b> My middle name was my grandmother's middle name.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">37. What is your favorite alcoholic drink?</b> I stay away from hard alcohol, but occasionally drink a little wine.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">38. Non alcoholic drink?</b> Dr Pepper or chai tea latte<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">39. Have you ever been in love?</b> Still am.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">40. Do you sing in the shower?</b> Sometimes.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">41. Have you ever been arrested?</b> No.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">42. What is your favorite Holiday?</b> Christmas<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">43. Would you ever get plastic surgery?</b> Maybe.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">44. Have you ever caught a fish? </b>Yes.<br />
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<b>Cheers to all of us thieves!</b><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">1. Have you ever licked the back of a CD to try to get it to work?</span></b> Um, no. Does that work?<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">2. What’s the largest age difference between yourself and someone you’ve dated?</b> 3 or 4 years, I think.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">3. Ever been in a car wreck?</b> Yep.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">4. Were you popular in high school?</b> Not really.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">5. Have you ever been on a blind date?</b> No.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">6. Are looks important?</b> Sometimes.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">7. Do you have any friends that you’ve known for 10 years or more?</b> A few.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">8. By what age would you like to be married?</b> I got married when I was 22.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">9. Does the number of people a person’s slept with affect your view of them?</b> I don't generally seek out that info. <br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">10. Have you ever made a mistake?</b> Never. I'm perfect! ;-)<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">11. Are you a good tipper?</b> When I have a good server, I am a generous tipper. When the server doesn't stand out, he/she gets the standard 15%. If I have a shitty server, they get less.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">12. What’s the most you have spent for a haircut?</b> Well, I rarely get a cut without color, so it's been $100+. I don't know what a cut on its own would cost.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">13. Have you ever had a crush on a teacher?</b> Not that I remember.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">14. Have you ever peed in public?</b> Sure. I do it all the time - at the restrooms in a restaurant or at Target or whatever! ;-)<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">15. What song do you want played at your funeral?</b> <i>I'll Meet You There</i> by White Heart or a song by Matthew West that I currently forget the title of.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">16. Would you tell your parents if you were gay?</b> I'm not, so this is a non-issue.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">17. What would your last meal be before getting executed?</b> Alaskan King Crab Legs, fries, biscuits from Red Lobster, shrimp, mac and cheese, and lots and lots of chocolate for dessert.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">18. Beatles or Stones?</b> Neither.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">19. If you had to pick one person on earth to die, who would it be? </b>I'll let God make those kinds of decisions.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">20. Beer, wine or hard liquor?</b> A little bit of wine. (Too much alcohol upsets my stomach.)<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">21. Do you have any phobias?</b> Yes.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">22. What are your plans for the future? </b>Immediate future: get my ankle healed up so I can start running again. I miss it already!<br />
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And...here we go! <br />
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1. Beware of <strong style="color: #674ea7;">pissing me off when I have PMS (I'm just sayin')</strong>.<br />
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2. <strong style="color: #674ea7;">I hate</strong> snow.<br />
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3. And since we <strong style="color: #674ea7;">are here, we might as well make the most of it</strong>.<br />
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4. <strong style="color: #674ea7;">Do you believe in</strong> spirits? <br />
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5. Where <strong style="color: #674ea7;">you go, there you are</strong>.<br />
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6.<strong style="color: #674ea7;"> Soup from Panera</strong> <strong></strong> is one of my favorite meals when it's cold out.<br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong style="color: #674ea7;">reading</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <b>relaxing and running – not at the same time, though –</b> and Sunday, I want to <b style="color: #674ea7;">not freeze my ass off at my daughter's last travel soccer game</b>! </div></div><br />
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We have a 5-year-old beagle named Sawyer. He's generally a very good dog, and your typical chow-hound. He'll eat just about anything. Oddly, though, for the past several months, he'd been ignoring his bowl full of food for an entire day before eating his breakfast. It would get eaten right before it was dinner time. As I mentioned, he's a beagle. Beagles generally are not picky dogs. We're not sure what was up with that, but it seems to have passed now. You see, thanks to BzzAgent, we were able to sample Bil-Jac Dry Dog food. (Well, when I say we, I really mean Sawyer was able to sample it. No humans in this house ate any, at least so far as I am aware!)<br />
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We decided to try the <a href="http://www.bil-jac.com/two-bowl-challenge.php">2-bowl challenge</a>. All you do for that is put a small amount of his regular food in a bowl and a small amount of Bil-Jac in a bowl and let the dog pick.<br />
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Sawyer barely even considered his previous food. He inhaled Bil-Jac, and suddenly was very much looking forward to meals every day. He still looks forward to meals every day now! <br />
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With the exception of his eating habits, I'm not sure I could say he's changed much otherwise. He's in need of knee surgery, and still has regular problems with his bum knee(s). I never expected the food to fix that, of course. I'm sharing that because I think it's entirely possible that the lack of change in his behavior is because of his knees. His coat does appear to be a bit shinier, but that could be simply because I expect that to happen.<br />
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For more information on the Bil-Jac food, check out their Web site: <a href="http://bil-jac.com/">Bil-Jac.com</a>.<br />
For more information on Bil-Jac nutrition, check out <a href="http://www.bil-jac.com/nutrition.php">THIS PAGE</a>.<br />
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My husband and I are both quite impressed with this food. Sawyer hasn't been this enthusiastic about his everyday food since he was a puppy!<br />
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We'd like to continue feeding this to our dog, but I'm not sure if we will. While it's clearly an excellent product, it is expensive. More expensive than the brand we'd previously fed Sawyer. I'm not sure if Bil-Jac fits into our budget. We'll try to make it work, though – I can say that with confidence.<br />
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So, yes, I would highly recommend Bil-Jac dry dog food. (And Sawyer would, too!)<br />
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And...here we go! <br />
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1. It's easy <b style="color: #674ea7;">to see something, but I couldn't tell you what at this point</b>.<br />
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2.<strong> <span style="color: #674ea7;">My daughters are</span></strong> <strong></strong> my darling<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">s</span></b>.<br />
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3. Once upon a time, <b style="color: #674ea7;">well, it sounds like it's gonna be a great show! I'm looking forward to checking it out soon</b>.<br />
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4. <strong style="color: #674ea7;">And they lived happily ever after</strong> ... the end. <br />
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5. What is <strong style="color: #674ea7;">not today's question. Today's question is where</strong>.<br />
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6. <strong style="color: #674ea7;">I sure hope my MIA package from LeapFrog gets here</strong> sooner <b style="color: #674ea7;">rather</b> than later.<br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong style="color: #674ea7;">celebrating my baby girl's 4th birthday with the kiddos and my parents</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong style="color: #674ea7;">the final rec. soccer games for the season and spending time with my parents</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong style="color: #674ea7;">not stress over Natalie's birthday party. It's at Monkey Joe's, so it should be pretty easy to avoid a lot of stress</strong>! </div><br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">1. Do you prefer your ice cream in a bowl or in a cone?</b> Depends. I love waffle cones/bowls. But, don't always want to deal with the drippiness of a cone. Then I go with a bowl.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">2. What three things do you love the smell of?</b> Lilacs, spring/summer rain, my babies when they're clean<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">3. Giftcards or no? (In regards to gift giving...)</b> Yes.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">4. What sports did you play in high school if any and do you still play them?</b> I was on the poms squad my senior year. I know some people don't consider that a sport, but it was an excellent aerobic workout on a regular basis! And, uh, no, I am not still doing anything of the sort. My poms days ended with high school graduation.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">5. Were you in band in high school? What instrument did you play?</b> No, but my freshman year I played violin in the orchestra. Sophomore through senior year I was in choir. I sang first soprano.<br />
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Wanna play along? Go <a href="http://fivecrookedhalos.blogspot.com/2011/10/five-question-friday-101411.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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Motherhood leaves women with all sorts of new worries, jobs, and roles. In addition to caring for your children, taking care of the big things (like feeding, nurturing, etc.), and being their biggest cheerleader, moms also have to worry about the little, day-to-day things. Many of these things are much bigger, because they can help our children develop lifelong habits. Fortunately, other moms have got your back! Mom inventors have created many wonderful things to help moms with all sorts of tasks, problems, etc. that come as part of the job.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiaSD1Y4Wa5RUlTqs8lfJDLoKfI5-3tvuN7c6853DOGh2Y7S5gFVH5k_9a2DUWt728mVw3_iXi5JyQ76n7hy_2hOqHZEK_bhDZcOaBubIr9kBAVfVQA5lRkGawfArv1zE7jwt_EESsB21k/s1600/Twooth+Timer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiaSD1Y4Wa5RUlTqs8lfJDLoKfI5-3tvuN7c6853DOGh2Y7S5gFVH5k_9a2DUWt728mVw3_iXi5JyQ76n7hy_2hOqHZEK_bhDZcOaBubIr9kBAVfVQA5lRkGawfArv1zE7jwt_EESsB21k/s1600/Twooth+Timer.jpg" /></a></div>Today I am thrilled to share the <b style="color: #674ea7;">Twooth Timer</b> with you!<br />
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<i>The what?</i><br />
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The Twooth Timer! In short, it's a 2-minute timer that helps ensure your kids brush their teeth long enough for maximum health! It's cute and fun to use, and can help your children develop a healthy habit that will last a lifetime!<br />
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From the company's <a href="http://twoothtimer.com/">Web site</a>:<br />
<blockquote>Experts recommend brushing your teeth for two minutes. A recent study found young adults spent less than 35 seconds brushing their teeth.<br />
New research is that finding heart disease and strokes, as well as diabetes and respiratory disease, may be linked to gum disease. Consider your mouth as a doorway to your body. Plaque is a colorless film of bacteria that sticks to teeth and if not properly removed, can lead to gum disease. The bacteria associated with gum disease can enter your bloodstream and travel throughout your body. Good oral hygiene is the best prevention.<br />
Healthy habits begin early and our award-winning, mom-invented products are designed to help children achieve good dental health and have fun doing it! Recommended by dentists and dental hygienists for a lifetime of healthy smiles!</blockquote><br />
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<ul><li> Convenient size - 3¼" H x 2¾" W x 2½" D</li>
<li> No batteries needed</li>
<li> Helps reduce dental bills by improving dental hygiene</li>
<li> Works with all types of toothbrushes - manual and electric</li>
<li>Easy to use! Simply turn the top to the 2 and begin brushing. Stop when the bell rings.</li>
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">My Thoughts:</b> I gotta tell ya, I love this little device! I first heard about it in a survey with <a href="http://www.questionmoms.com/users/register?referrer_id=d392eb74ef08536d%20">QuestionMoms</a>, and was thrilled when this was one of the products available as part of the <a href="http://goo.gl/0HjQG">Mompact Blog Hop</a> event! <br />
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My kids have been using this for a few weeks now, and it does its job. My oldest, who is 8, will not brush without it now! She loves it. I don't have to be there – she goes up to brush her teeth, starts the timer on her own, and brushes until it rings! We haven't been to the dentist yet since it arrived, but I look forward to her telling him about it. I think he'll be proud of her!<br />
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Now, did I mention how cute it is? It's bigger than I thought it'd be, but I like it. It stands out on our (regularly cluttered) bathroom counter, which means it doesn't get forgotten. Plus, it's sturdy. I know for a fact, because it's been dropped at least a couple of times ...<br />
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I only have one <span style="font-size: xx-small;">teeny tiny</span> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">complaint</span>, and it really is small. The timer, when it rings, is loud. It sounds like a kitchen timer (which is how I know for sure my daughter's using it, because I can hear it from downstairs), and is probably just as loud as one. Because of that, my younger two (5 and 3 years old) aren't big fans of it. The ringing apparently is a bit loud for their sensitive hearing – or something. BUT, <b style="color: #674ea7;"><i>I</i></b> like it loud because – as I just mentioned – I can hear it ring when I'm downstairs, so I <i style="color: #674ea7;"><b>know</b></i> it's getting used. I suspect that as the other two get older, they will come around and start using it, too.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">The Final Word:</b> Wonderful product that is sure to help your kids develop healthy habits, and hopefully keep those habits for life!<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">More Information:</b> You can find out more about the Twooth Timer and the company at the following links.<br />
<ul><li>Company Site: <a href="http://twoothtimer.com/">TwoothTimer.com</a></li>
<li> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TwoothTimer">http://www.facebook.com/TwoothTimer</a></li>
<li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/TwoothTimer">http://twitter.com/#!/TwoothTimer</a></li>
<li>Linkedin: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinettedejanasz">http://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinettedejanasz</a> </li>
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<b>Cheers to all of us thieves!</b><br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">1) Who is the last person you high-fived?</b> One of my kids. Probably my son, but the girls are into high-fives, too, so I don't know for sure.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">2) If you were drafted into a war, would you survive.</b> It depends on what I had to do. On the front lines? Probably not, but then who knows?<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">3) Do you sleep with the TV on? </b>No.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">4) Have you ever drunk milk straight out of the carton?</b> Ick, no!<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">5) Have you ever won a spelling bee?</b> No. I always wanted to when I was a kid, but my nerves always got the best of me.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">6) Have you ever been stung by a bee?</b> Yes, a few times over the years.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">7) How fast can you type?</b> Fast enough.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">8) Are you afraid of the dark?</b> Not usually.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">9) Eye color:</b> Brown<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">10) Have you ever made out at a drive-in?</b> Yes<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">11) When was the last time you chose a bath over a shower?</b> I can't remember.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">12) Do you knock on wood?</b> Yes<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">13) Do you floss daily?</b> No<br />
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Where's number 14?<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">15) Can you hula hoop?</b> I'm not sure. I was good at it when I was a kid, but that was a long time ago ...<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">16) Are you good at keeping secrets?</b> Depends on the secret.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">17) What do you want for Christmas?</b> An iPad.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">18) Do you know the Muffin Man?</b> I did, once upon a time ...<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">19) Do you talk in your sleep?</b> I sure hope not! That would be mighty embarrassing!<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">20) Who wrote the book of love?</b> God<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">1) Last week women on Facebook started another one of those supposed "raise breast cancer awareness" status chains which end up just confusing men. This one had me saying "I'm 14 weeks and craving Skittles." Instantly people started asking me if I was pregnant. This has angered some people (<a href="http://eggsandsperm.com/2011/09/02/pretending-youre-pregnant-isnt-cute/">including a blogger who posted a rant about it because she says that "pretending you're pregnant isn't cute"</a>). What do you think of status chains like this?</b> They haven't bothered me before, but I refused to post this one. I agree that leading others to believe you're pregnant when you aren't just isn't good. This one, I felt, was wrong. So, I opted out.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLyzoOWigSSaaa7WGuNSber483EgX3Opp_BtMVLD4fruj0YFOd3xO1NGTPmxr0E3seMtPE9-c_b3QO8Tbhs6HGdw0PyoTSW17NUXui0-oQa21kLCC6qWc8Z1UrGJOYq49ubJ2SwGGI0A/s1600/cleaning1.gif" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLyzoOWigSSaaa7WGuNSber483EgX3Opp_BtMVLD4fruj0YFOd3xO1NGTPmxr0E3seMtPE9-c_b3QO8Tbhs6HGdw0PyoTSW17NUXui0-oQa21kLCC6qWc8Z1UrGJOYq49ubJ2SwGGI0A/s320/cleaning1.gif" width="299" /></a><b style="color: #674ea7;">2) Do you think people should be able to buy music and share it with everyone he or she wants or should everyone have to purchase the songs themselves?</b> I think a limited amount of sharing would be OK, but sharing with anyone and everyone who's interested doesn't seem right. Why would anyone buy any music if they could just get it from anyone willing to share? (Napster, anyone?)<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">3) How often do you (or your significant other) vacuum your house?</b> What's a vacuum?<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">4) Monday was National Cheese Pizza Day. What toppings do you like on your pizza?</b> My favorite is taco pizza. When I can't have that, I like pepperoni, black olives, mushrooms, and (sometimes) green olives.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">5) The Thought Catalog has posted a <a href="http://thoughtcatalog.com/2011/great-songs-to-cry-to/">list of great songs to cry to</a>. What is a song that can easily bring you to tears?</b> Nothing comes to mind. I'm not one who cries very easily.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">6) Beanie babies were a big craze in the 1990s. What is a toy that you collect or used to collect?</b> I was in college when Beanie Babies came out, and have TONS of them. I don't really collect toys anymore – unless you count the toys my kids play with.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">8) September is Fall Hat Month. Do you like to wear hats? If so, what type of hats are your favorites?</b> I'm not big on hats. I only wear them when absolutely necessary to keep my ears from freezing off.<br />
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Oh my goodness. Get ready for the cutest aprons ever. <a href="http://thesimplethings.typepad.com/the_simple_things/2011/07/www.flirtyaprons.com" target="_self">Flirty Aprons </a>have the BEST aprons I've seen in a long time. These are not yo mama's aprons. <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thesimplethings.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345157d969e2015390425a95970b-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Queen-front" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345157d969e2015390425a95970b" src="http://thesimplethings.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345157d969e2015390425a95970b-320wi" title="Queen-front" /></a> </div>They have <a href="http://www.flirtyaprons.com/full-aprons-list.html" target="_self">sleek, modern aprons </a>that instantly turn you into a domestic goddess. <br />
I'm not joking...I am not really kitchen friendly. I like to cook, but cooking doesn't really like me. <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thesimplethings.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345157d969e201543415bd94970c-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Zebra-front" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345157d969e201543415bd94970c" src="http://thesimplethings.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345157d969e201543415bd94970c-320wi" title="Zebra-front" /></a> </div>But seriously...how could you not love being in the kitchen in one of these!!! <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thesimplethings.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345157d969e201543415bef2970c-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Sugar_Spice" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345157d969e201543415bef2970c" src="http://thesimplethings.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345157d969e201543415bef2970c-320wi" title="Sugar_Spice" /></a> </div>These aprons are SO well made. Their ties are long enough to go around ALL waist sizes. They are flattering on all shapes. These would be perfect for hostess gifts or for all the women in your life!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thesimplethings.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345157d969e201543415c0e2970c-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Frosted-cupcake-front-with-bow" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345157d969e201543415c0e2970c" src="http://thesimplethings.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345157d969e201543415c0e2970c-320wi" title="Frosted-cupcake-front-with-bow" /></a> </div>I received the<a href="http://www.flirtyaprons.com/full-aprons.html#WO-10011" target="_self"> Frosted Cupcakes </a>apron pictured above. It is to die for cute!!! The moment I put it on, I seriously wanted to bake something. In fact, the girls and I are throwing a cupcake decorating party for their friends in a couple of weeks. Wanna guess what I'm going to be rocking??? And the girls...<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thesimplethings.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345157d969e201543415c2ff970c-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Frosted-Cupcake1" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345157d969e201543415c2ff970c" src="http://thesimplethings.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345157d969e201543415c2ff970c-320wi" title="Frosted-Cupcake1" /></a> </div>Yep...they make <a href="http://www.flirtyaprons.com/kids-list.html" target="_self">matching aprons </a>in little girl's sizes. So cute!!! <br />
And not to leave anyone out, they even make <a href="http://www.flirtyaprons.com/mens-list.html" target="_self">men's aprons</a>...<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thesimplethings.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345157d969e2014e8a35be44970d-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="SM-Turn-Grills-Blk" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345157d969e2014e8a35be44970d" src="http://thesimplethings.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345157d969e2014e8a35be44970d-320wi" title="SM-Turn-Grills-Blk" /></a> </div>This one cracks me up!!! I would love to see Den Farlow rock this! <br />
What I love about <a href="http://thesimplethings.typepad.com/the_simple_things/2011/07/www.flirtyaprons.com" target="_self">Flirty Aprons </a>is they are all about empowering women in the kitchen. The company was started by two couples who were friends and had an idea and the passion to implement it. They truly beleive in their company and the products they sell. You can tell by the quality of their products and the excellent customer service that they give!<br />
Because they believe that each woman should be the goddess of her own kitchen, they are having a contest!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Flirty Aprons is offering readers a 20% discount on their order. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>BB20= 20%</b> off purchase an apron at the discount and enter to win the contest!<a href="http://www.flirtyaprons.com/"> Purchase your apron</a> using the discount code and then post a video on YouTube about Flirty Aprons and show your creative way of destroying an old apron!! How fun is this!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Top<b> 10 most creative readers videos</b> (picked by Flirty Aprons) will receive a <b>full refund of the Flirty Apron purchase price</b>. The<b> #1 most creative</b> will receive a <b>full refund plus a $100 Visa gift card</b>.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">The contest will end on September 10th at midnight Pacific Time, </div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube videos need to have Flirty Aprons in the title and that the contestants can email their video links to <a href="mailto:matt@flirtyaprons.com" title="mailto:matt@flirtyaprons.com">matt@flirtyaprons.com</a> by the deadline.</div><br />
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And...here we go! <br />
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1. The only question is <strong style="color: #674ea7;">why</strong>. <br />
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2. <strong style="color: #674ea7;">I can read a 500+ page book</strong> in one day<b style="color: #674ea7;"> – <i>if</i> it's really good</b>. <br />
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3. Three <b style="color: #674ea7;">of the many</b> things on my desk: <strong style="color: #674ea7;">my mouse, my iPod Touch, and a stack of papers</strong>. <br />
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4. <b style="color: #674ea7;">Taking my son for "pre-op" blood tests</b> is the one thing I HAVE to do today! <br />
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5. I love playing with <strong style="color: #674ea7;">the cats or my computer</strong>. <br />
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6. <strong style="color: #674ea7;">Umm ... I'm not sure what</strong> overwhelms the senses. <br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong style="color: #674ea7;">watching 27 Dresses, which arrives from Netflix today</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <b style="color: #674ea7;">stuff around the house, reading, being Abby-free overnight for her BFF's sleepover</b>, and Sunday, I want to <strong style="color: #674ea7;">read – I have three books to get done by Monday – which is also the last day of summer break</strong>! </div><br />
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And...here we go! <br />
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1. Summer is <strong style="color: #674ea7;">quickly coming to an end, at least for my kids. I have mixed feelings on that. It'll be nice to get back into a consistent routine and have some peace, but I'll miss them. And I'll miss sleeping in</strong>.<br />
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2.<strong style="color: #674ea7;"> The TV channel</strong> <strong></strong> is unchanged <strong style="color: #674ea7;">through most days, as the kids love PBS shows (But, <i>no</i>, the TV isn't on all day.)</strong>.<br />
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3. Aargh! <strong style="color: #674ea7;">I'm actually not all that frustrated at the moment. This is unusual, but I'll take it</strong><strong style="color: #674ea7;"></strong>.<br />
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4. <strong style="color: #674ea7;">I don't do well when I have to wake up early</strong> in the morning. <br />
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5. Seven: <strong style="color: #674ea7;">Umm ... is a movie I've never seen</strong>.<br />
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6. <strong style="color: #674ea7;">Insomnia sucks;</strong> don't you think?<br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong style="color: #674ea7;">finishing my book</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong style="color: #674ea7;">hair appointment and laundry</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong style="color: #674ea7;">get ready for my mom's visit next week (it was postponed)</strong>!<br />
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Thanks to BzzAgent, which gives me the opportunity to try many different products for free (so that I'll tell my friends, readers, family, and others about them), I recently discovered <a href="http://about.me/">about.me</a>. It's kind of a one-stop shop for all of your online things. Actually, I think it's better described as an online business card. (And who knows? Maybe that's what they call themselves, too. I'm not sure.) It's really neat. You can link to your facebook, twitter, blogger, wordpress and other social networks; add other links and pictures. Make it a page completely about you. It's highly customizable, and I envision having a lot of fun as I get more ideas about what to do with it.<br />
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And right now, they're offering 50 free business cards from MOO if you create your page. You do have to pay shipping, but MOO is a great service! (I'm not sure how long that's going to last, so don't wait if you want to take advantage of it!)<br />
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While you're there, look me up: <a href="http://about.me/ham1299">http://about.me/ham1299</a>. If you have a page, let me know. <br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">1) CBS debuted a show titled <a href="http://www.cbs.com/shows/same_name/">"Same Name"</a> over the weekend which has famous people (including David Hasselhoff, Kathy Griffin, and Reggie Bush) switch places with everyday people with the same name. Do you share the same name with some famous person?</b> Not that I know of.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">2) If you do have (or theoretically if you did have) the same name as a celebrity, would you trade places with the celebrity for a while for a television show?</b> Sure. Why not? It might be fun.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">4) What has been your favorite movie so far this year?</b> The final HP, of course!<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">5) If you were a tour guide for your city, what three places would you take visitors to see?</b> I'd take 'em up on the bluffs so they could see the gorgeous view of the river. Then to the John Deere Commons, because you can't come to the Quad-Cities and not go there! Finally, I'd take them to Jim's Rib Haven for the best barbecue EVER!<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">6) How often do you screen your phone calls?</b> Every time the phone rings. (I check caller ID. If I don't recognize the name/number, I don't answer.)<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFT84Ezrnob6959a7fnDdCJY-PiHg5O54RcpVrzx5I1t__dbjxp5cZXy6mYcFgl_QmaRLOehAAgENB34PNJ6-zQSXEeXAGsg_IxWyd6-ZozFuCVXiPKAbAttTMb4Focw8mUsemRnjMB7g/s1600/amywinehouse300.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFT84Ezrnob6959a7fnDdCJY-PiHg5O54RcpVrzx5I1t__dbjxp5cZXy6mYcFgl_QmaRLOehAAgENB34PNJ6-zQSXEeXAGsg_IxWyd6-ZozFuCVXiPKAbAttTMb4Focw8mUsemRnjMB7g/s200/amywinehouse300.jpg" width="150" /></a><b style="color: #674ea7;">7) 27-year-old Amy Winehouse died over the weekend. Were you a fan of hers, or were you like me and barely knew anything about her until after she died?</b> Barely knew anything about her. I knew about her drug use thanks to Leno/Letterman. But that's about it.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">8) Who is another celebrity you feel died too young?</b> Heath Ledger<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">9) If you had the power to decide people's fates, would you consider it a blessing or a curse and why?</b> A curse. That is a HUGE responsibility. I think I'd rather leave that up to God.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">10) Wanting to go to a taxidermist to get your dead dog/cat stuffed -- normal or creepy?</b> Very creepy.<br />
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<b>Cheers to all of us thieves!</b><br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">1. Tell us about something that made you laugh last night.</b> Um ... something on Leno.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">2. What were you doing at 8 PM last night? </b>Um ... changing Natalie's sheets, I think.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago?</b> Playing Bingo Blitz on Facebook. Yes, I know, I'm pathetic. LOL<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">4. What happened to you in 2006? (Feel free to republish an old post from '06.)</b> I suffered from postpartum depression when my son was a few weeks old. <br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">5. What was the last thing you said out loud?</b> I don't remember. Something to Mr. Ham a few minutes ago. Obviously it wasn't important!<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">6. How many beverages did you have today?</b> A couple. I didn't really count. Although, if by "beverages" alcohol is implied, then the number would be a big, fat ZERO.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">7. What color is your hairbrush?</b> Black and silver.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">8. What was the last thing you paid for?</b> Some stuff on Amazon.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">9. Where were you last night?</b> At home.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">10. What color is your front door?</b> On the inside, it's white. On the outside, it's a dark wood stain, but I have no idea what one would call it.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">11. Where do you keep your change?</b> Most of it lives in my wallet.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">12. What’s the weather like today?</b> At the moment, it's pretty calm. <br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">13. What’s the best ice-cream flavor?</b> Better Batter at Maggie Moo's<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">14. What excites you?</b> Music, reading a REALLY good book, my children's accomplishments, God<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">15. Do you want to cut your hair?</b> No. It's short enough as it is.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">16. Are you over the age of 35?</b> Nope.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">17. Do you talk a lot?</b> Sometimes.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">18. Do you watch <i>Franklin and Bash</i>?</b> Haven't heard of it.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">19. Do you know anyone named Steven?</b> Who doesn't?<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">20. Do you make up your own words?</b> Very rarely. I'm into proper grammar, spelling, etc. I don't do non-words! ;-)<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">21. Are you a jealous person?</b> Not nearly as much as I used to be. God has taught me to let go and to trust others.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">22. What does the last text message you received say?</b> It was from my mom saying she's coming to visit in a few days. :-)<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">23. Where’s the next place you’re going to?</b> Bed<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">24. Who’s the rudest person in your life?</b> I am not going to publicly shame anyone, sorry.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">25. Are you crushing on anyone that you shouldn't be?</b> No. I'm married. I only have eyes for Mr. Ham.<br />
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<b>Complete the Sentences: </b><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="color: #674ea7;">Right now I'm feeling...</b>exhausted. I have a migraine trying to settle in, and that always wipes me out.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">When I'm alone I feel...</b>relaxed. It's nice to get some peace and quiet sometimes.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">When I'm surrounded by people I feel...</b>frazzled. I don't do large crowds well.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">One thing I hate is...</b>debt.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">One thing I really like about myself is...</b>being left-handed. <br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">When I'm feeling sad I...</b>sometimes cry, sometimes wallow in it, sometimes find a way to perk up. It all depends on the circumstances.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">When I daydream it's usually about...</b>finally being debt-free.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">I'm afraid of...</b>snakes. We're talking actual phobia here.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">I'm happiest when...</b>I know that I'm loved.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">One thing that really worries me is...</b>making ends meet.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">If I could change one thing about myself it would be...</b>I would be frugal to the point of being stingy. I wouldn't spend money on ANYTHING except absolute needs – unless I could pay cash.</div><br />
<b style="color: #674ea7;">If I could be with anyone right now I would be with...</b>my family.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">The family member I am closest to is...</b>if you mean physically, my son. He's sitting right by me. If you mean relationship closeness, then my husband – of course!<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">If I was really honest with my father I would tell him...</b>I'm thinking biological father right now. And to him I'd say you are NOT my dad, NOT my father. You are the sperm donor. Nothing more.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">One thing I regret about my life is...</b>letting debt get out of control.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">If I only had one more day to live I would...</b>spend it with God and my family.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">If I was really honest with my mother I would tell her...</b>nothing <i>you</i> need to know. ;-)<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">One thing about me that nobody knows is...</b>nothing I'll tell you, because then it'd no longer be something no one knows! After all, there's a reason no one knows! ;-)<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">I hope that someday in the future...</b>we can be debt-free and I can make my husband proud of me.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">When I think about my family I feel...</b>happy.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">Something I'm really embarrassed about is...</b>not something I'll share here.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">One thing about me I never want to change is...</b>my faith in God.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">One thing I feel really proud of is...</b>having finished my bachelor's degree and having my wonderful family.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">Blogsville has helped me to...</b>Blogsville? Is that meaning blogging in general? If so, it actually has helped me find myself in many ways.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">One thing I like about blogsville is...</b>being able to be me, and making lots of new friends.<br />
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<b>Cheers to all of us thieves!</b><br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">1. When showering, do you start the water and then get in, or get in then start the water?</b> Start the water first. I get in when the temperature is perfect.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">2. Have you ever showered with someone of the opposite sex?</b> I am married, so what do you think?<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">3. Were you ever been forced to shower with one of your siblings?</b> Not that I remember.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">4. Have you ever dropped your soap on your foot?</b> You mean while in the shower? Probably.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">5. How old do people say you look?</b> I haven't asked anyone, so I have no idea. I don't think I want to know ...<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">6. How old do you act?</b> My age, most of the time.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">7. What’s the last song you sang?</b> I'm not sure. One of the last songs I listened to in the car. I love to sing while driving. Actually, I love to sing.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">8. Have you recently become a member of anything?</b> Um, no. I don't think so.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">9. What are your plans for next weekend?</b> I believe some family will be out to visit. Regardless, I WILL SEE THE LAST HARRY POTTER!<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">10. Do you kiss with your eyes open or closed?</b> Usually closed.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">11. Whats the sexiest thing about Sarah Palin?</b> Can't say I've ever thought about it – nor do I plan to.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">12. Who’s the sexiest famous woman alive?</b> If you said "most beautiful" I probably could come up with an answer. As I'm not attracted to women, I can't say I find anyone sexy.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">13. Who’s the sexiest famous man alive?</b> Tough choice. Johnny Depp or Matt Damon or someone else (names elude me at the moment)<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">14. Does your family have a crazy uncle?</b> Doesn't every family?<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">15. Have you ever smuggled something into another country?</b> No.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">16. Do you live in a city with a good sports team?</b> Not really. I don't follow the minor league crap we have going on here. I miss Chicago sports ...<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">17. What is the most unusual?</b> "Most unusual"? Most unusual what? "Unusual" is not a noun. <br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">18. How do feel about the Goth people?</b> I don't.<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">19. Can you fix or your significant other your own car?</b> OK, someone ought to take a good look at these questions before posting them. This doesn't make any sense. I think I know what's being asked here, but c'mon!<br />
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<b style="color: #674ea7;">20. Would you want to kill Casey Anthony yourself if you were guaranteed to get away with it?</b> What kind of question is this? I would not kill anyone, regardless of whether or not I'd "get away with it." I answer to a higher judge, and even if no one here on Earth knows what I do, God will. There is no getting away with anything.<br />
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