Sending Maggie Off – Teeth Ready

TweetIt’s my third child leaving the nest and I really should have this down to a science by now.  At the last minute we were frantically making last minute appointments and shopping trips to get Maggie ready to leave for college. One of the things we were rushing to do is to get in a [...]

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First World Problems – It Started With the Oatmeal

TweetToday was like most Wednesdays – wake up, brush my teeth, throw on some sweats, dig under the pile of crap on the table to find grab my keys, drive up to Starbucks for a (it’s fall baby!!) Pumpkin Spice Latte and cup of Oatmeal. Last Week’s SBux Wednesday Haul Today was not like most [...]

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Calling all Brandographers – It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere

TweetY’all may know that I have a little flickr group called Brandographers – it’s been building up steam for a while now and there are some amazing photos in there.  You should take a look.  It’s a compilation of photos of brands, logos, products – anything commercial.  Some old, some new, professionals and amateurs – [...]

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I’m Bearly Making it with My Old Bed – Calling Tempur-Pedic!!

TweetAfter laying on a Tempur-Pedic mattress at Blogher’11, I knew that I had to have one to get my sleep back on track.  You see having teens means late nights up, sleepless nights worrying about them and well having to share your bed with them when there are too many kids in the house. I thought [...]

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Yes, I die a little every time I look at this

Tweet  It started with a frantic call a week ago Friday…Maggie screaming on the phone… I’m trying to calm her down enough to get an understandable word from her… you make out pieces like “accident” “car” and amidst the panicky screams you think it’s the last time you’ll talk to your daughter. It was just [...]

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Jamaican Jerk – Scotchies

Tweet  When in Jamaica we had the opportunity to go to Scotchies restaurant. It was one of the local flavor restaurants we went to and it’s a must visit if you go to the Island We went to the back to see how the meats are cooked. Chicken and pork here – (we also tried [...]

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Remembering 9/11 – Photos

TweetI thought instead of telling you where I was or how I felt – I’d showcase one photographer’s moving reflections. Thank you jasonepowell – click through to his flickr to see all of his the photos amazing… we’ll never forget….  we will overcome. we are Americans…. Tweet

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Last “BRO NIGHT” Courtesy of Blue Bunny Ice Cream *Giveaway*

TweetMaggie is in college now – and I know she’s missing me, but not as much as she misses her friends.  That’s the way it should be right?  RIGHT? :::: sigh ::::: When Blue Bunny contacted me (right before she left) to host an end of summer  party I thought she’d love to invite some [...]

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Guess who loves the vet?

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Cute Candy Cupcakes Found!

TweetSome of these candy topped cupcakes look too good to eat. I’d eat them anyway! Check out their other photos on flickr as well. Puccho (Japanese Candy) Cupcakes By hello naomi Cupcakes look magical – kid’s creations rock! – By Sean and Lauren Mario 1Up Mushrooms By Laughing Squid Hamburgers and Hotdogs – so creative!  By kangotraveler Love these ideas [...]

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