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Fighting 40 GiveAway! Perricone Advanced Face Firming Activator

in Lifestyle on 04/09/10

In just over a month I will turn 39. Sigh. Truthfully my age has not been something that concerned me until suddenly, I realized something shocking. Forty is just around the corner! Panic! What will 40 mean? Is it all downhill from here? Is this the best I’m ever going to look? Do I have nothing to look forward to… View Post

The Power of a Child

in Travel on 04/08/10

Beth Davis at Write For Charity contacted me and filled me in on a very interesting project.She is working with fundraisers who are seeking short story, letters and poetry submissions to help raise money for children’s charities.There is still one week left if you would like to participate in this very creative endeavor!The following is my submission for the project.If… View Post

This Weeks Confessions From The Suburbs ~ The Week that Gagged Me

in Uncategorized on 04/07/10

Pulled hair from the drain. Got enough to knit me a sweater for the cat. Yep, I’m going to find a use for the hair that made me throw up in my mouth just a little bit. That’s how I roll. Trying to decide if that is poop or chocolate smeared on my brand new towels? Smell test is the… View Post

Ramblings of a Woman Crazed by Chocolate

in Everyday on 04/05/10

Why can’t I stop at 1 or even 2 Easter Eggs? I limit my kids chocolate intake. How about a little self control. Sigh. Um, of course this does NOT include the time, and by “the time” I mean this afternoon, when I bribed my kids with chocolate. Yep. They pulled weeds, I paid them in Easter Candy. Win Win. … View Post

Epiphanie-Belle. Ginger.Lola. I Love You

in Uncategorized on 04/02/10

I am a lover. I love my girls, I love my Hubby, I love my chocolate. I have a problem with my need for pretty jewellery and shoes , but my newest crush, my newest obsession is my love for this… Epiphanie Bags. Is your heart rate increasing? Do your hands feel a little clammy? It is the beauty, the… View Post

Perfectly Good Reasons To Say No To Diets

in Uncategorized on 03/29/10

When I’m carrying around that extra 5 pounds…err Okay 8 pounds, my boobs look great. I actually have boobs! Why when you drop a couple of pounds are the boobs always the first to go? When I am eating whatever I want I have convinced myself I sleep better. Why? Cause I have had my “tensies”. You know…10ses I don’t… View Post

Revelations From My Vacation

in Everyday, Travel on 03/27/10

*View of Reunion Resort Kissimmee Florida out our window Not to perpetuate the stereotypes, but it’s easy to spot a Canadian in Florida on March Break. We are wearing shorts and smell like a coconut breeze, all shiny with sunscreen. Everyone else, pants, jackets and even tooks! (that’s a hat eh?) It takes a minimum of 4 days before I… View Post

The Tooth Fairy Is Dead!

in Everyday, Family on 03/25/10

What! Oh Honey, no of course the tooth fairy is not dead. Don’t be silly! Why would someone write that? It’s just to grab your attention, they want you to do a better job brushing your teeth. So go. Quick like a bunny. Run along now. Ok. Little ones out of the room, no one reading over your shoulder? Good,… View Post

Theme Park Parenting Fails

in Everyday, Travel on 03/23/10

I’m back! We are tired and happy. Back to the real world of carpool and homework, laundry and “What’s for dinner?” So much to do, so much to tell. Where to start? With my thoughts on some shocking parenting behaviour! I know taking your beloved babes to the Theme Parks of Orlando Florida can prove to be stressful. What with… View Post