I talk often about my cousin's upcoming wedding. But why wouldn't I? We're all super excited about the big event!!
Now, thanks to her and her groom, I have one more reason to anticipate the evening! They have decided to turn their 'dollar dance' into a donation competition for my breast cancer walk. They're going to have a bit of a dance off in my honor, trying to see which can raise the most money to benefit my participation in the Avon Walk. I am super duper grateful that they are thinking of me!
I've also received my 'walk packet' and all of the info I need to kick off some fundraising. I am going to do my best to get that all together soon and, in good time, will start cooking up some cool ways to earn that money. (Right now I'm thinking poker tourney, bake sale, in addition to begging for the outright donations.)
Things are going to start moving along quickly! I can't wait!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
fAST fOOD fRIDAY
I am posting this really early, but I've made it lots before and it is super easy. Plus I promised the boys we would go for a walk at the mall with their cousin today, so I won't have time to do this later....
The Soundtrack: Lily Allen, It's Not Me, It's You.
listen to The Fear here
The Meal: Linguine with Asparagus
I LOVE asparagus this time of year, this quickie from Rachael Ray is delish!
This should cost less than $10 for 4 people.
listen to The Fear here
The Meal: Linguine with Asparagus
I LOVE asparagus this time of year, this quickie from Rachael Ray is delish!
This should cost less than $10 for 4 people.
what you need:
1 pound linguine
1 onion, cut into wedges
chopped garlic, about 4 cloves
1 bunch asparagus
crushed red pepper to taste
what you do:
cook linguine according to package.
in a large skillet cook onion and garlic in olive oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
add asparagus and 1/4 cup water. cover and cook till crisp, about 4 minutes.
season with red pepper.
toss with linguine.
1 pound linguine
1 onion, cut into wedges
chopped garlic, about 4 cloves
1 bunch asparagus
crushed red pepper to taste
what you do:
cook linguine according to package.
in a large skillet cook onion and garlic in olive oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
add asparagus and 1/4 cup water. cover and cook till crisp, about 4 minutes.
season with red pepper.
toss with linguine.
Enjoy!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Love This...
I love that Kohl's sells $5 books to benefit their charity. Even more, I love that 100% of the profits go to the charity. But the best part is they are good books and you will never be sorry you spent the money on a good cause.
Right now the books are all by one of my faves, Dr. Seuss. Check out the titles here:
Kohl's Cares for Kids
Right now the books are all by one of my faves, Dr. Seuss. Check out the titles here:
Kohl's Cares for Kids
Assembly Line
According to Todd's boss Tina, I proved to be an intelligent wife by allowing my husband to purchase his big ticket item just days before I planned my own shopping spree at Ikea. In a few short hours I managed to spend the rest of his 'bonus' check on (I think) much needed items for around the house. We left the place with an Explorer full of boxes for the kids' rooms and basement, despite Todd trying tirelessly to tell me all of my wants could not possibly fit in it at once.
Todd's biggest problem with Ikea is not the money I spend there, but the work he must put into my purchases. My darling hubby has to spend the time with me at the store, hemming and hawing over what I want to get, how it will look in the space I've determined for it, what color I want it to be, if we need to paint because the color I want does not match the existing color scheme, etc. etc. etc...Then he has to pick up all of the boxes for my chosen items (if you've never been, Ikea is self service. You go to the ground floor warehouse and get your own boxes). Of course he pays, then loads said boxes into car. Drives me home. Unloads boxes. Puts together contents of boxes. (All of this is done with an increasing amount of cussing as we move toward the end of the day.)
Last night he put together 1 of 7 boxes we purchased. Over the course of the week and well into his weekend he will put together the rest. He will swear lots and drink even more. The children and I will stay away from him until he is done. When he finishes, everything will be as beautiful as I imagined, and we'll all be super happy it is over.
You see, Tina was right about me planning wisely. However she failed to see that I took it one step further. Todd's TV won't be delivered for another week. Plenty of time for him to pay full attention to the stuff I want done before then.
Todd's biggest problem with Ikea is not the money I spend there, but the work he must put into my purchases. My darling hubby has to spend the time with me at the store, hemming and hawing over what I want to get, how it will look in the space I've determined for it, what color I want it to be, if we need to paint because the color I want does not match the existing color scheme, etc. etc. etc...Then he has to pick up all of the boxes for my chosen items (if you've never been, Ikea is self service. You go to the ground floor warehouse and get your own boxes). Of course he pays, then loads said boxes into car. Drives me home. Unloads boxes. Puts together contents of boxes. (All of this is done with an increasing amount of cussing as we move toward the end of the day.)
Last night he put together 1 of 7 boxes we purchased. Over the course of the week and well into his weekend he will put together the rest. He will swear lots and drink even more. The children and I will stay away from him until he is done. When he finishes, everything will be as beautiful as I imagined, and we'll all be super happy it is over.
You see, Tina was right about me planning wisely. However she failed to see that I took it one step further. Todd's TV won't be delivered for another week. Plenty of time for him to pay full attention to the stuff I want done before then.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The Ultimate Test
Todd took the day off of work to help me with a few housekeeping things.
First on our list: a trip to Ikea to pick up new dressers for the kids and a new TV stand for the much anticipated overpriced technical abomination we bought on Sunday.
First roadblock: arguing all the way to Ikea about Todd's driving and the all the while at Ikea because we cannot agree on anything.
Second on the list: going to Target to pick up a cheap bookcase to house our (rapidly growing) DVD (soon-to-be-Blue-Ray) and video game collection and see if we can get Lucy's new carseat there rather than ordering it.
Second roadblock: The carseat is expensive (about as much as the warranty on said abomination) and we don't need it right now so Todd does not see the need to purchase. The fact that I did a ton of research to find the perfect one at the best price will barely be acknowledged.
Third on the list: Constructing all purchases.
Third roadblock: This should be obvious, since Todd is thorough but not the best with a hammer and I can create with ease but hate following directions. We will fight lots, until everyone else stays away from us and one of us gives up and admits defeat.
Bottom line...if we make it through today without petitioning for a divorce, we will consider it a success.
First on our list: a trip to Ikea to pick up new dressers for the kids and a new TV stand for the much anticipated overpriced technical abomination we bought on Sunday.
First roadblock: arguing all the way to Ikea about Todd's driving and the all the while at Ikea because we cannot agree on anything.
Second on the list: going to Target to pick up a cheap bookcase to house our (rapidly growing) DVD (soon-to-be-Blue-Ray) and video game collection and see if we can get Lucy's new carseat there rather than ordering it.
Second roadblock: The carseat is expensive (about as much as the warranty on said abomination) and we don't need it right now so Todd does not see the need to purchase. The fact that I did a ton of research to find the perfect one at the best price will barely be acknowledged.
Third on the list: Constructing all purchases.
Third roadblock: This should be obvious, since Todd is thorough but not the best with a hammer and I can create with ease but hate following directions. We will fight lots, until everyone else stays away from us and one of us gives up and admits defeat.
Bottom line...if we make it through today without petitioning for a divorce, we will consider it a success.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Save The Boobies!
Well, I did it.
This morning I committed to walking a marathon over 2 days to support breast cancer research. Over the course of the next few months I will be training hard and working diligently to meet a fundraising goal of $2,000 to support this very worthy cause.
Any and all donations are greatly appreciated, as every dollar is money well spent toward education and research for a cure. Click on the link to the right to view my donations page and learn more about where your money will help.
As always, anyone wanting to join me on this journey is more than welcome. If you are interested I can help you save $30 on your registration fee.
Thank you in advance.
I'll update my progress frequently.
This morning I committed to walking a marathon over 2 days to support breast cancer research. Over the course of the next few months I will be training hard and working diligently to meet a fundraising goal of $2,000 to support this very worthy cause.
Any and all donations are greatly appreciated, as every dollar is money well spent toward education and research for a cure. Click on the link to the right to view my donations page and learn more about where your money will help.
As always, anyone wanting to join me on this journey is more than welcome. If you are interested I can help you save $30 on your registration fee.
Thank you in advance.
I'll update my progress frequently.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Technical Hillbillies
Come and listen to a story 'bout a man named Todd
A Pactiv auditor, got a wife with a killer bod,
Then one day he received an unexpected check,
So he went to phone and said what the heck.
Old insurance money that is. Extra clams, big fat green.
Well the first thing you know ol Todd wants a TV,
Then Ky said "Get a dishwasher for me"
Patti said "Best Buy's gotta friend of mine you need to see"
So they loaded up the kids and went to the city.
Chicago that is. Home of the Cubbies, the windy city.
Well now Best Buy said "Sold out" and sent them off to Sears.
Sears said "Come on in and buy your TV here"
Ky was not happy 'bout spendin' the money,
But Todd walked outta Sears with a ginormous TV.
Plasma that is. 50 inches, Samsung.
Y'all come by and watch it sometime, y'hear?.
A Pactiv auditor, got a wife with a killer bod,
Then one day he received an unexpected check,
So he went to phone and said what the heck.
Old insurance money that is. Extra clams, big fat green.
Well the first thing you know ol Todd wants a TV,
Then Ky said "Get a dishwasher for me"
Patti said "Best Buy's gotta friend of mine you need to see"
So they loaded up the kids and went to the city.
Chicago that is. Home of the Cubbies, the windy city.
Well now Best Buy said "Sold out" and sent them off to Sears.
Sears said "Come on in and buy your TV here"
Ky was not happy 'bout spendin' the money,
But Todd walked outta Sears with a ginormous TV.
Plasma that is. 50 inches, Samsung.
Y'all come by and watch it sometime, y'hear?.
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