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ROAD TRIP!!!

2010-07-02T08:03:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday, my family and I traveled 18 hours to Tarpon Springs, FL to visit my hubby's grandparents. I packed some sandwiches, brownies, chips and drinks, which filled my lil Volvo, and we were off! I thought of bringing a DVD player for my lil cupcake, but with all the hustle and bustle I completely forgot! She was so well behaved, that I am actually considering more road trips in the future. The week has flown by and we will be leaving here shortly, but the time we were able to spend with the family was invaluable! Yesterday, we decided to take our lil cupcake to our old stomping grounds, The World Famous Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. It's a strip of stores, restaurants, and bakeries, and of course fabulous Greek culture.

Located on the Sponge Docks is a great aquarium called the Tarpon Springs Aquarium, where we took cupcake to yesterday. She had such a wonderful time watching the divers feed the sharks and eels, and pet the live stingrays (stingers removed of course), that she actually cried her eyes out to go back inside after we left. Of course, her daddy (baba) took her back for a second time around.

Happy Fathers Day!

2010-06-20T15:22:00.000-07:00

Today we are celebrating my DH's first official fathers day! We started the day by going to church and then we ventured out into the mall to get our lil cupcakes 10 month pictures done! What an adventure that was! Not because the mall was packed, because actually it was quite dead, but because every 2 months since my daughter was born, I take her to get her pics taken. She is honestly a pro, posing and smiling for the camera every time! Well today was quite different! I literally almost had to stand on my head to get even a smirk out of her! I was sweating and feeling quite bad for Tiffany, the girl who was making Abby Cadabby stand on her head! We did get a few good shots, but normally I purchase at least 10 sheets, well today just 6! (I know even that is too many but how could you say no to the any pictures you worked so hard to get??) So now we are lounging around my parents house, where my cupcake went swimming and is now sleeping peacefully! This weeks schedule is pretty hectic, I may even take a sweet little nap to begin preparing for it! Happy Fathers Day to all the great dads out there! Hope it was a good one!

I'M BACK!!

2010-06-18T17:27:00.000-07:00

Hello my readers! Sorry that I have been gone for so long but my life since then has been full of excitement, changes and definitely blessings!! My husband and I were blessed with a beautiful little girl last August and we are now getting ready for her first birthday!

By the way this is the first dress and bow that I made :o)

Where does time go?! Every time I think about it I want to cry! She is honestly my life and I could not remember what it was like before she was here. During my pregnancy I was put on bed rest at 18 weeks, so you could imagine the boredom I felt. Despite this, my pregnancy flew by, praise God! Now if only time could sslllllooowww down and just pause for a moment so that I could breath. :o) Between story time, and my play date schedule ( I literally have on my fridge), I am busy getting ready to launch my new children's clothing line called Coleen's Closet. Once the website is up and running I will notify everyone! A boutique here in town called Just Kidding, bought into my line so now it can be tried on and viewed during their business hours! They are located on 224 in Boardman, Ohio, next to the IHOP restaurant! I'm so excited and I know great things are in store!!!

Handbag Planet

2008-10-13T07:44:00.000-07:00

You have to go over to Handbag Planet and check out their purse giveaway! They have so many cute purses that you have a chance to win! Here is the link!

HANDBAGPLANET

Make your Own Mini Kitchen Guide+ 2 Giveaways!

2008-10-10T05:00:00.000-07:00

So how many of you have been over to the new Blissfully Domestic site? My sister (she's one of their editors so I figured she was bias) :) kept ranting and raving about how awesome it is and how they have articles on everything a woman could possibly be interested in. So I finally went over to check it out. Man! It is awesome! I love to craft and so I spent quite a bit of time in the Creative Bliss column-where amongst lots of cool crafts I found this.

A handy-dandy-make-it-yourself kitchen guide! How many of you run around the kitchen, digging in drawers and cabinets and shelves looking through oodles of cookboooks for that little bit of info you need right now.

Well this idea will fix that problem-quite prettily at that. Monique (one of their contributors) gave this idea to create this really cute kitchen guide. She even gave the links where you can download the layout she used along with several others. Check it out and let me know what you think!

Also check out the current giveaways over at A Tad Bit Prudish. She's giving away TWO awesome magnetic scrapbook tins so be sure to enter! Add yourself to her followers and she'll enter you twice! Also check out the giveaway for her acorn necklaces here!! Today's the last day to enter so hurry over!

Happy Winning!!

Americans Get the FACTS

2008-10-09T13:44:00.000-07:00

Okay, not to offend anyone by this next post but come on Americans, WAKE UP!!!!

This has been weighing heavily on my heart over the past few weeks as I watch the news, debates and stupid, stupid campaign commercials. I cannot wait for those to be over!!! But what really has been bothering me is how easily influenced we as Americans are! Instead of using our own minds and brains to figure out the facts we will listen to the TV anchors and reporters, most of them liberals, with exception to Fox news who in my opinion is the most fair, they actually show BOTH sides. Why can't we just accept facts as facts and lies as lies.

When the campaign began I honestly was going to vote for Mickey Mouse come November 4th. I was actually riding the fence and I am a DEVOUT Republican. I was so tired of what the Republicans and Democrats have been doing in Washington. Honestly, we as Americans do not have a voice anymore. Are we really living in a Representative Democracy of Government? I would say absolutely not!!!! For example, when the issue of the $700 billion dollar bail out came up, why did we not vote on it as Americans! It is our money they are using to bail out Wall Street and yet we have to rely on these corrupt men and women we have elected that are now paid off to vote whatever way is more suitable for these politicians pockets!

Anyways, I turned my vote towards McCain and Palin when I learned that the Republican party did not want McCain to run! If that is the case then my vote was definitely leaning towards McCain. We need someone in the White House who isn't afraid to stand up for US!!! Another thing, all the FACTS, that point Obama to the radicals such as Bill Ayers and Acorn group and Rev. Wright, are just being pushed aside! WHY????? WAKE UP! This is soooo important! They are shaking it off now, but what happens if Obama gets elected and these are the people who he associates himself with? My grandfather has a saying which I understood the more I grew up, "Let me look at your friends and who they are, and I will tell you who you are!" It's soo true. When you surround yourself with radicals and terrorist what are you eventually going to think or do or believe??? Bottom line, I vote mainly on moral issues since our society is so very low on those anyway, 1.) Am I a baby killer? NO! (republican vote) 2.) Do I believe that God created man to be with a woman and not another man or vice versa YES! (republican vote) 3.) If I ever open a business do I want the government to tell me that I HAVE to provide medical coverage for my employees? NO! (that should be my CHOICE, as an American, not forced by the government) (republican vote)

Bottom line, John McCain and Sarah Palin are the right choice for the white house. LOOK AT THE FACTS! We are Americans, lets use all the resources we have to find out the facts to better decide who we are putting in office!

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK CONCERT

2008-10-07T08:19:00.000-07:00

OHHHH MY GOODNESS!!! On Friday night I attended the NKOTB concert! Can I just say I was speechless, not really since I lost my voice that night, but I could not have expected anything better! The concert was the best I have ever been too. Between the old songs they sang that took you back to the past like, My Favorite Girl, Step by Step, The Right Stuff and Cover Girl, they also sang some of their newest hits as well!

My favorite part was when Donnie stood up in front of the Cleveland crowd and was speechless at the amount of people that showed up and how the fans reacted to their "coming out". They were all so thankful to have such dedicated fans! If they were doing a concert in a nearby city I would definietly go again!

Winners of my Giveaway!!!

2008-10-07T08:13:00.000-07:00

Okay we have long awaited the winners of my September giveaway! Here they are!!

Tissue Holders:

ihchicky who said: I just checked out your store. You have a lot of great items. I especially like your coasters and women's shirts. Thanks for the chance

Marfa who said: My favorites are the coasters and the silverware holder....what great ideas and beautiful fabric!

Roll-Up:

::Sylvia:: who said: How cool! I love her products! What a terrific giveaway!

Everyone has 48 hours to get me your home address so I can send your goodies to you!! You can send it to zagorianosg@yahoo.com

September Giveaway!

2008-09-11T17:34:00.000-07:00

SEPTEMBER GIVEAWAY!

The moment that you have been waiting for since August 31st lol....... a giveaway for you!!!!

This next giveaway are products that I had an opportunity to see hold play with and want, want, want!!!!

These items were graciously donated by Ponyup; an Etsy shop that is full of items that you will fall in love with. Some of her items include:

PASSPORT HOLDERS

Get ready to travel in style with this fabulous passport holder. Made from two coordinating reclaimed fabrics. Fits one to two passport, current standard size of 5" by 3.5" The holder fits snugly for added security. Snaps closed. This well-made beauty is sure to be a travel favorite!

RECYCLED JOTTERS

A set of three recycled notepads with a delightful label on the front of each for whatever your note-taking needs are. Each pad has about 20 pages that measure 2.75" by 4".

COASTERS

These coasters are double sided with two cotton fabrics. They measure 4" by 4".This can be gift wrapped at no additional cost. Just ask in the "message to seller" at check out.

SO NOW WHATS IN THE GIVEAWAY YOU ASK? FOUR EXCITING ITEMS!!

(2) TRENDY TISSUE HOLDERS

(1) BUSINESS CARD HOLDER

(1) ECO FRIENDLY FLATWARE ROLLUP SET

**TO ENTER PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT WITH A VALID EMAIL BY MIDNIGHT ON SEPTEMBER 30TH ...THATS IT!!!

IF YOU WANT THESE EXCITING AND TRENDY PRODUCTS PLEASE VISIT PONYUP AND MENTION THIS BLOG! YOU WILL RECEIVE A FREE GIFT IF YOU DO ;o)

And the Winner is........

2008-09-02T08:06:00.001-07:00

The winner of my second August giveaway is mieke who said...
I'd love the Soft and Scrubby Wipes, in the block pattern or cupcake pattern. Thanks to Marfa for sending me this giveaway notice. Thanks, Geri!

You have 48 hours to send me your address at zagorianosg@yahoo.com to claim your prize!

September Good Deed

2008-09-01T12:46:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it's that time again? September is here and so is the good deed that we have all been waiting for! First, I want to thank everyone again for making Abbie's Good Deed, an awesome turnout and experience!! Our first good deed went so well and I am hoping the next 11 will as well!

For our September Good Deed I was thinking and thinking, and searching and searching when I came across another great website and organization!

Since it is September and the season is changing and school is starting, I came across a website called ILoveSchools.com. What better way to start September off by having a good deed focused around school. I think many times we forget how important it is for every classroom to have the necessary supplies and equipment to make learning exciting, fun and also achievable for each student. Being a teacher, I know what it's like to be broke, frustrated and disappointed when all your efforts go into having a child succeed and perform to the best of their abilities when suddenly you realize you don't have colored pencils to do a project that you spent hours planning. Or, walking over to the supply cabinet and the stack of writing paper is completely empty.

I went through my receipts to see what I spent the beginning of last year, and my total was $377.34! That was just the beginning!

So for the month of Sept. I feel that we can come together as a group and donate items needed by teachers, whether in low income areas, or not, to help make their job a little easier. We all know that definitely do not get paid enough, so we can help! I randomly picked two states, New Mexico and Wisconsin, and I also included Ohio and picked 3 classrooms; an elementary classroom, middle and high classrooms that need our help! Below are the teachers and items needed by each class. As I receive the items I will take them off of the list so that we are donating as much as we can to each classroom.

Here are the lucky and BLESSED recipients:
1. Mrs. Mary Kovach
Marion Elementary School
Wish List :

Art Supplies:
tempera paint
scissors
paint brushes in various sizes
rubber cement

Books/Learning Materials:
Variety of books for classroom
library for grade 6

Science Equipment:
balance scale
batteries
microscopes
heating plate
plastic beakers
zip lock bags
Periodic Table

Office Equipment/Supplies:
shelves

Other:
Pens & Pencils
Binders 1 1/2 inch

Office Equipment/Supplies:
Ink Cartridges Epson Stylus C84
Highlighters
Post its
Notebooks wide line

2. Mrs. Sarah Domingus
West Carrollton Middle School
Wish List:
Photography Equipment/Supplies:
Digital Camera

Office Equipment/Supplies:
Sharpie Markers - Fine Tip
25 Composition Books

Computer Equipment/Software:
Document Camera

Books/Learning Materials:
30 copies of So B. It by Sarah Weeks

Office Equipment/Supplies:
20 Rubbermaid baskets -- approximately 9"wx12"lx4"h
highlighters
30 Personal Dry Erase Wipe Boards dry erase markers
pencils

3. Mrs. Patricia Spitz
Taos High School
Wish List:

Office Equipment/Supplies:
20 calculators -- Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS Solar Scientific Calculator

Art Supplies:
20 sets of colored pencils to draw graphs
3 Sets of 12 scissors each - 36 total -- which cut paper. Helps with geometry to show students angle measures, properties of polygons, etc.

Here is Patricia's Story:
Hi! My name is Patricia Spitz. I have been a teacher for the past 14 years, the past 4 with Taos High School. I have been teaching math, mostly Algebra, but this year I taught Geometry. I don't have enough of the tools of the trade to go around. Students in Taos many times are not very well off and can't afford to purchase materials so we supplement a lot during the school year with whatever we can find. We scrounge around and make do. If you can help me with a set of or any number of these calculators, it would be a godsend. Also, many of our activities require students to draw figures or cut paper to demonstrate properties in Geometry. A class set really would help a lot. Thank you ahead of time for considering a donation to my classes. I teach 3 classes of about 28-31 students each and one website class. I also teach one Algebra class. My math classes would share these items, so you would be helping about 100 students at Taos High School.

****All you have to do to commit to participating to this GOOD DEED is post a comment of what you are committing to send. As I get more and more committing people I will eliminate the items that are being donated off the list so we can see just how much we are impacting the lives of these children and teachers! If you need my address to send your items too please email me at zagorianosg@yahoo.com or just post it in your comment!

DEADLINE: ALL items need to be postmarked by September 25th, 2008!!!
GOAL: To eliminate everything off of each list!!!!!!!! HELP SPREAD THE WORD!!!!!!!

The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped
Proverbs 11:25 (MSG) Thank you Charlotte for sharing that scripture!

A Tad Bit Prudish Blissfully Domestic Gift Extravaganza!

2008-08-29T17:38:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to let everyone know about an incredible giveaway going on at my awesome sister Sylvia's blog A Tad Bit Prudish. Sylvia was just given the position of Associate Editor for the Creative Bliss channel over at Blissfully Domestic. On Labor Day BD will be relaunching it's site, so to celebrate Sylvia has some great designers and artists donating items to give away!

The giveaway starts on Monday and will run through all of September! Be sure to go check out the goods and enter! I know I'm going!

ONLY THREE DAYS TO ENTER!!!

2008-08-28T21:39:00.001-07:00

HURRY! TIME IS RUNNING OUT! ENTER MY BLOG GIVEAWAY! IT'S FREE STUFF FOR YOU!!!!!!!

Top Ten Most Fashionable Schools in America

2008-08-28T21:21:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again: time to put away the beach bag and break out the blazers and books. Here is a list of the TOP TEN MOST FASHIONABLE SCHOOLS in America. Thank you so much to sparkleshelf.com for the information listed below:

1. NYU
2. Howard University-Washington D.C.
3. Southern Methodist University
4. University of Pennsylvania
5. Wesleyan University-Connecticut
6. University of Arkansas
7. Purchase University-The State College of NY
8. University of Mississippi
9. Yale University
10. University of California

So if you adventurous child is applying to one of these schools, hold on tight to your checkbooks!

My Hubby's Birthday!

2008-08-28T16:14:00.000-07:00

On August 16th we celebrated my Phil's 29th birthday! I can't believe only one more year until he is 30! We started dating when he was only 18! Time sure flies! Well for his birthday celebration we went to Cedar Point. It's an awesome amusement park right here in Sandusky, Ohio. They have the best roller coasters in the world! (seriously, they do!)

I had a lot of fun on the rides we rode, but we were there for seven hours, spent 200 dollars and rode three rides, ate once, and played in the arcade! The lines were sooooo long! We spent 6 hours in line total and rode each ride an average of 60 seconds! I love, love, love, amusement parks but seriously, they have to do something about those lines!

Second August Giveaway!!

2008-08-25T10:36:00.000-07:00

I know this giveaway is posted a little late, but there were circumstances that arose where I was not able to get to the computer long enough to make a posting!

So here it is!! A Giveaway hosted by:

Make sure to visit her shop at http://www.softandscrubby.etsy.com/

You will have a choice of:

6 Pack Soft and Scrubby Wipes (Use as baby wipes, washcloths, napkins, etc.)

3 Pair Nursing Pads

3 Diaper Inserts

10 Makeup Pads

YOUR CHOICE OF PATTERNS THAT SHE HAS AVALIABLE!!

RULES:

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS BLOG STATING WHAT ITEM YOU WOULD WANT TO WIN! THATS IT!!

**THIS CONTEST RUNS UNTIL MIDNIGHT ON AUGUST 31ST. WINNER WILL BE RANDOMLY DRAWN ON SEPT. 1ST AND POSTED NO LATER THAN SEPT 2ND. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS

TODAY IS THE DAY!

2008-08-25T10:34:00.001-07:00

Sorry I haven't been on my blog too much lately but we had a death in my husband's family and between having to work and being at the family's houses, I have not had any time to blog!!

But anyways, today is the day! Packages for Abbie should be sent out and postmarked today!! I have recieved a few already so lets get them out so they are included when I ship out on Sept. 1st! Thank you again!!!

And the winner of my first blog giveaway is.....

2008-08-17T09:08:00.000-07:00

The winner of my 1st bloggy giveaway is................................................... judybrittle and she said...
They are the best ever because when my grandbabies get hurt it gives me the greatest pleasure to be able to stop their hurt. This would just do the trick either as an ice pack or for a heat pack.

Judy you have 48 hours to email me at zagorianosg@yahoo.com with your address where we could send your boo boo bags!!!

Congratulations!! And as a promised one more giveaway for the month of August!!!

ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT!!

2008-08-11T19:52:00.001-07:00

Only 4 days left to enter my blog giveaway! Spread the word!!!

August Good Deed

2008-08-10T08:29:00.000-07:00

I am proud to say that the packages for Abbie are slowly trickling in. I have received Martha's package and Yvonne's package! Thank you ladies. I will be posting pictures of what we are sending to Abbie once everything comes in. REMEMBER to send out your packages no later than August 25th so they are here on time to get to Abbie! Thank you again to everyone who has committed to this project!

AUGUST Giveaway!

2008-08-01T00:02:00.000-07:00

MY FIRST GIVEAWAY FOR MY SCRIBBLE IT READERS

In celebration of my first giveaway ever I am hosting two giveaways in the month of August! The second giveaway will be August 15th! FIRST, I'm featuring a crafter who goes by the name of MommysLittleHelper. Visit her Etsy shop at www.mommyslittlehelper.etsy.com or to learn more about her, visit her own blog at http://1maddieandmommy.blogspot.com/!!

She has so many awesome items such as:

The Monster Berry Wild Bunch Family; soap for your little ones that make them actually want to wash their hands!
Bath Salts where you choose the color! This mixture of Epsom and Dead Sea Salt is wonderful for the skin and muscles!

SHE EVEN HAS A CLOTHING BOUTIQUE!
Pink Cloud with a Silver Lining! This A-line style dress, falls below the knee (on an average child). This dark silver fabric is a faux Dupioni Silk, which is actually polyester and therefore easier to maintain and completely washable.

AND NOW DRUM ROLL PLEASE...........................................................................................
YOU CAN ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS:

Set of (3) Small BOO BOO Bags!!

Description: The magic lies in the fact that these can be frozen for on hand ice pack, but they can go from freezer to microwave and used as a heat pack for sore muscles! This set of 3 small boo boo bags also have the grosgrain ribbon "handle" for little hands to hold the pack on the injury. These too are stuffed with her signature Lavender scent (in this case, actual dried lavender flowers) and have proved as good as Mommy's Kisses to help calm an injured child. These are also GREAT for nursing mothers (especially *new* nursing mothers)!

***Contest closes midnight on August 15th. Winner will be chosen by random on August 17th. Winner has 2 days to respond or gift is forfeited and another winner will be chosen. Check back to see if you won!

To Enter: Please post a comment on my blog telling me why boo boo bags are the greatest invention ever (please leave a valid email address)! If you cannot leave a comment please email me at zagorianosg@yahoo.com

FANTASTIC FIND FOR AUGUST!

2008-08-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

Changing Mat That's Changing Minds

Rather than argue about the value of a changing table, I'd much rather complain about the crappy changing pad options out there. Most are incredibly flimsy, and require covers that end up in the wash almost as often as I'm changing diapers.The genius Kuster Jellybaby Changing Mat however is made from pvc-free memory foam which wipes cleans (yes wipes!) in a snap. If you're still feeling the need for a cover, the washable cotton liner is actually pretty stylish but I wouldn't bother. The mat is warm to the touch, and it forms to the shape of your baby so it's totally comfy!

Use code cmp10offkuster for 10% off Kuster orders at Barebabies.

Fantastic find courtsey of Kristen over at CoolMomPix

AUGUST Featured Recipe

2008-08-01T00:00:00.001-07:00

What better way to create a long lasting memory with your sister(s), then over a nice cup of tea?! In celebration of Sister's Day August 6th, 2008, the recipe that I will feature for my once a monthers is:

White Chocolate Pecan Scones

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour

1/3 cup sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/3 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup milk

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla
6 ounces white chocolate (good quality, such as Lindt, cut into chunks)
3/4 cup chopped pecans (leave large chunks)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Cut butter into flour mix with a pastry blender or food processor, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

In a small bowl, stir together the mil, egg and vanilla

Add the cream mixture to the flour mixture and knead until combined. Knead in the white chocolate and pecans.

With lightly flouredhands, pat the dough out on a floured work surface to a thickness of 5/8 inch.

Cut into wedges, squares or whatever you like. ( I have a teapot cookie cutter that works really cute)

Bake scones on ungreased baking sheet for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer scones to cooling rack. Serve warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container. Makes 8.

Since this is the recipe of the month, if you make this recipe, please send me a picture of your scones to post on my blog. All pictures due by August 25th.

GOAL! I need 3 more committed people!

2008-07-28T19:28:00.000-07:00

set a goal for our August Good Deed, I am very goal oriented and it makes it a challenge to me and all of you out there! I want 15 committed people to participate in our August Good Deed! I have seven already, that is including myself, thank you all who are committed!! I am trying to get some family members to participate as well but we still have almost the whole month of August to get only 3 more people!! We can do it!!!! If you have a mother, sister, aunt, friend etc. that is participating as well, and they do not have a blog, please post a comment and tell me how many people you have committed!

I NEED YOUR HELP! August Good Deed

2008-07-24T10:20:00.000-07:00

I have decided to start once a monthers; meaning: once a month I will be hosting a giveaway, a great find, a special recipe and most importantly a GOOD DEED!

This was supposed to start for the month of August but since it is July 24th, I figure I can get a head start and post our good deed early!

I came across this organization called Make A Child Smile (MACS) homepage and it truly touched my heart.

Here is some information about the organization:

Founded in May of 1998, by Alexandra Bakker, the Make A Child Smile Organization, also known as MACS, has been a source of support to children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and their families. Emotional support is provided by creating the opportunity for people to visit the MACS website and learn about the children and their illnesses. Each month, new children are featured. A picture and biography describing the child and information about their family is published on the website. Hundreds of 'net surfers, schools, service organizations, girls/boys scouts and church groups use the MACS website as a philanthropic project where they can send cards, letters and small gifts to the featured children and their siblings through postal mail.In December of 2000, MACS was granted tax-exempt status so that it could expand its mission to include fundraising efforts in order to provide financial assistance to qualifying families for help with medical, funeral expenses or other costs associated with the child's illness.

HERE IS YOUR JOB:
If you are a reader of the justalittlescribble blog then I am asking for your help!
I have chosen a little girl by the name of Abbie. Abbie is 16 and resides very close to where I am now living. She was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma (to read more about the disease please click the link).

If your heart is leading you to help Abbie please post a comment that you would like to help.(*very important, if you are unable to post a comment please email me at zagorianosg@yahoo.com). I will send you my address where you can send the following items:

-a homemade card/store bought to make Abbie smile (sign your name and maybe include a picture of yourself if you'd like)

- something small that a 16 year old girl will like (book, makeup, candy etc.)

-(optional) $1.00 bill to be donated to the MACS organization

DEADLINE FOR YOUR ENVELOPE TO BE POSTMARKED IS AUGUST 25TH. I WILL BE SENDING OUT THE PACKAGE TO ABBIE FROM THE JUSTALITTLESCRIBBLE READERS BY SEPTEMBER 1ST.

If we can do a good deed once a month that is a step in a positive direction for us all, just think in a year we would have accomplished 12 good deeds!! Please join me!

Yummy Art Work

2008-07-24T08:30:00.000-07:00

Cake decorating can be way-intimidating (have you ever attempted to wield a piping bag?)—and staring at a blank sheet cake makes my head spin with the possibilities. I love love love this idea from Bakerella—when you are in need of inspiration, take it from your kids. Lay wax paper over your child's drawing and use candy writers as markers to trace their doodles and designs. Place the tray of cake ornaments in the freezer to harden, and voila! Insta-masterpiece. Totally amazing. Totally genius.

Thanks, goodyblog, for the link!
(and p.s...Love the blue sky cake tier. Brilliant touch!)

The Anne Boleyn Knitted Doll

2008-07-24T07:25:00.000-07:00

As I was surfing the net I came upon this extraordinary doll knitted by hand of Anne Boleyn, 2nd wife of King Henry VIII. I have always been interested in her tragic story, especially after reading the story The Other Boleyn Girl and The Boleyn Inheritance by author Phillippa Gregory. I even ran out and bought the movie the day it came out, and not to my surprise I wasn't at all impressed...the book is always better. Well anyways, this doll is so cute, it even does a really cool trick check it out below.................

Since Sylvia's the knitter in the family I would like this doll added to your list! Her head comes off!!! Does this explain the end of the book and/or movie?????

Book Review

2008-07-22T14:21:00.001-07:00

THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY

BY: ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH

The No. 1 Ladies' Dectective Agency written by Alexander Mccall Smith was given 3 stars out of five. The story started out a bit slow for me, I really didn't start enjoying it until about the third chapter. I liked this book because it continued to keep you guessing, almost if you were playing the part of the detective, but I like a bit more romance in a book.

The setting of this story takes place in Africa, which I was very surprised about when I began reading this story. The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith is the first book in a series of mysteries about Mma. Precious Ramotswe. This book describes the opening of the agency by Mma Precious Ramotswe and first of many mysteries she solves. This book also really paints a good picture of what life is like in Africa through Precious' eyes. If you like this book there are more in the series to keep you interested!

I posted this book on paperbackswap.com so if you are interested in reading it sign up and request this book!

Next book on my list........A Bride Most Begrudging By: Deeanne Gist

Fry Pie Recipe

2008-07-21T16:27:00.000-07:00

Fry Pies

Dough:

2 1/4 qt. (9 C.) cake flour

3 C. shortening

1 T. salt

2 T. white sugar

1 pt. cold water

Glaze:

8 lb. powdered sugar

1/2 C. cornstarch

1/3 C. Carnation milk

1 tsp. vanilla

2 1/2 C. hot water

Mix dough ingredients with hands like pie dough. Roll out thin and fill with pie filling. Fry at deep fry temperature until golden brown. We use same kind of shortening to fry them that we use in dough. I usually don't put in quite as much water.

This is enough glaze for 4 batches of fry pies. Mix all together and glaze.

**For a wonderful Amish Apple Fritters recipe click on the link

Amish Country

2008-07-15T19:11:00.001-07:00

My sister and her family came to Ohio to visit over the past week. We did some great things, one of those things was visiting Amish Country in Holmes County Ohio. We had a great time! We had the opportunity to visit an Amish home, their barn, a schoolhouse, and even rode in an Amish buggy! It was really neat! We then went and shopped of course, and ate some yummy food at an Amish restaurant. I really give the Amish a lot of credit, their lifestyle is far greater than mine and I have more (materialistic). The best part of the trip was when we ate homemade "fry pies"!! They were out of this world. I will post the recipe in my next posting! I had an apple filled pie. Here are some pics from our adventure.

My Travel Swap!

2008-07-13T10:45:00.000-07:00

I received my travel swap package last week and I was soooo pleased! It had such wonderful items put together by Michelle! My trip was to Italy my dream vacation!!!!! In my package was a set of handmade cards, a handmade recipe book with real Italian family recipes ( I love this!!), a handmade photo album, an Italian snack called Taralli yum yum, my hubby loved these! and a picture that is called Napoli. Many, many thanks to Michelle!!!! I loved it all!

Italian Love Cake

2008-07-13T09:42:00.000-07:00

Italian Love Cake

Ingredients

1(18 ounce) box cake mix (any flavor, recommend marble)

1 3/4 lbs ricotta cheese

Topping

1 (6 ounce) box instant pudding mix (flavor depending on cake choice)

4 eggs

3/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups milk

12 ounces Cool Whip

Directions

1. Mix cake according to direction

2. Pour into 9X13 inch pan

3. Mix ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar and vanilla.

4. Pour over uncooked cake

5. Bake at 350 about an hour, checking center to determine if done

6. Cool and frost with topping

7. Topping: Mix pudding mix, milk and Cool Whip and spread on cooled cake.

Fourth of July!

2008-07-13T09:06:00.001-07:00

My family's fourth of July was filled with fun, laughter and moments some of us will never forget. The best part of all was that my sister, Sylvia and her family, flew up from Florida to visit us for a week! I was so happy to see her and the kids, but you wait for that time and it seems to fly by before you know it! On the fourth of July we ate some really good food; ribs, chicken, hamburgers, fila (Greek stuffed grape leaves), potatoes and my favorite dessert!! For dessert my cousin Jenny made an Italian Love Cake. It was out of this world!! The recipe will be posted on my next post. It has ricotta in it and ohhh my! You have to try it. Sylvia and I had the same idea about posting it on our blogs so we raced to the cake to see who got it first. Well she actually took the picture first; I couldn't find my camera but.......little does she know I am blogging it before her hahaha. Anyways, this is what we sisters do....Love you Syl!

A SWAP Package for me! YAY!

2008-07-02T15:54:00.001-07:00

I received my swap package from my Favorite Things swap today! Yay! Thank you Jennifer http://allthingsjohnson.blogspot.com/ for such a great package. When I opened the box the items were covered with package peanuts and some of the items were wrapped with brown wrapping paper. Each item had a little tag attached to explain why the items were part of Jennifer's favorite things. Here is the box:

Included in the package was a box of Magic Erasers, A Target gift card, a package of M&Ms Yum!, a homemade Thank You card, and the book Twilight by: Stephenie Meyer! I am so excited to get started reading the book.

STRING BEANS GIVEAWAY!

2008-06-29T09:33:00.000-07:00

Check out Orthodox's Mom blog contest for some string bean items! http://www.orthodoxmom.blogspot.com/

So here are the rules:

1. Re-post the String Beans Inc photo and contest info on your blog!

2. Leave a comment telling Sylvia what you like best about String Beans Inc.

3. Get ready to win!

See how easy?? I'll be giving away one grand prize and 3 runner-up prizes, so there's lots of room to win! Contest will end Fourth of July at midnight! Be sure to check out her Etsy shop!I really like this, this and this. What are your favorites?

Week 2 for my AeroGarden

2008-06-29T08:53:00.000-07:00

These pictures were taken at 2 weeks for my aerogarden. As you can tell the herbs are coming up strong! Yay! I'll keep you updated!

Celebrating my 4th Anniversary

2008-06-26T14:42:00.000-07:00

Last weekend, Phil and I went to Cleveland and spent the weekend enjoying each other. We went on a dinner cruise on a boat called the Nautica Queen for dinner and dancing. We arrived in Cleveland on Saturday afternoon and checked into our hotel called Hyatt Regency Cleveland and the Arcade. It was absolutely beautiful. I love nice hotels! It look like a scene from the Titanic; there was a golden staircase and the suites faced out into the Arcade (not a game room but a two story shopping center). The center of the hotel had golden lampposts, it was gorgeous and the rooms were very clean! I don't know what it is about hotel toiletries but every time I go to a hotel I have to take as many as possible. It's like an obsession. The target this time....the soap in the shower. It had little massage knobs and smelled like lavender citrus. So before I could snatch the one from our shower, Phil used it and the little massage knobs went away! So Phil did something bad...he took two from the hotel maids cart... oops! Anyways so now I have some for myself.

I began getting dressed for our dinner cruise and the weather advisory came on the TV and it was pouring! I was so mad, but after I tried on a little black dress I wore for my sisters engagement party like 6 years ago and it fit well enough to wear all my anger went away and I didn't care if we had to eat in the restaurant down stairs, I was wearing that dress! On the way to the dinner boat our GPS went down because, you guessed it, it was raining! I just prayed God would let us get there on time, and about 10 minutes later we were there. The boat needed updating and we were seated on the bottom level which didn't help me feel less seasick. But once the boat took off our lovely night began. We had a wonderful dinner, great dessert and even had our picture taken by a bunch of camera guys. (It cost us $20.00 to get our pictures but it was worth it!) The DJ played great songs and Phil and I danced to a few of them. We went to the top of the boat and watched the sunset on the water, a couple celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary and we even got to witness a guy propose to his girlfriend. It was a great night.

The next day we went shopping!!! Beachwood mall was our final destination! I bought a great pair of shoes from Bakers, a few makeup products from Sephora (I love this store), and those cool colored bracelets that glitter from Aldo accessories. I am loving life!

BOOK REVIEW

2008-06-15T15:48:00.000-07:00

THE BOLEYN INHERITANCE
BY: PHILIPA GREGORY
The Boleyn Inheritance another really good book. I give it 3 stars (out of five). This story is a bit slower than it's predecessor. Philippa Gregory does another fantastic job portraying Henry and his remaining wives. The story continues from the story of The Other Boleyn Girl allowing you to see the continuation of Henry's vengeful reign.

This story is narrated by three women heavily involved in Henry's final years as king. First, Anne of Cleves who Henry marries by merely looking at a portrait (mail order bride). Anne leaves her tiny country which included her hateful mother, and her abusive brother and arrives at a court where she fears each day she lives with the king that totally and utterly despises her. Next, Katherine Howard, a girl so young and in love and naive that she would do almost anything she is told. The king lays eyes on her for the first time and immediately lusts after her. What awaits for this poor little girl? She should have learned from past experiences, especially from her late cousin, Anne Boleyn. Finally, Jane Rochford, a women who sat and helped seal the fate of her husband and sister-in-law. Gregory carefully constructs Jane's personality to where the readers can see that Jane is filled with malice, jealousy and twisted lust. Jane just wants what she rightfully deserves, that she receives.

Well, another great book to add to the shelves! What's up next.............

Joining Fit 4 Cleveland

2008-06-15T15:32:00.000-07:00

I am trying to lose weight, and I am a very competitive person, so I watched a commercial featuring Lebron James #23 for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he was promoting the 50 million pound challenge. I went on the website and joined the team Fit 4 Cleveland. I wanted to start my own team of members so if you are interested in joining the challenge post a comment here and we'll begin losing weight and getting healthy together!

Recycle!

2008-06-13T20:09:00.000-07:00

Okay, I was wondering what I can do to help my environment, I began googling different recycling and go green ideas and I came across this website which I thought was a great idea! This website is called Crazy Crayons and they ask that you send in your old, broken and unwanted crayons! I wish I knew about this when I was teaching, how many crayons I threw away! They take the crayons and create new ones in funny shapes and colors! If you are interested in this great idea, check out their website: http://www.crazycrayons.com/recycle_program.html

It's a cool program and great for our environment.

My 4 Year Anniversary!

2008-06-12T17:57:00.000-07:00

Yes, today is my 4 year anniversary! God has blessed me with a wonderful husband and a wonderful 4 years married! I have been with my husband for 8 years now and it still feels like yesterday when I first laid eyes on him! I was 15 and I knew that I was in love with him. Well I never published the story of my engagement so here it is:

It was July 4th, 2003. We had a picnic planned with my sisters family at the beach. We were enjoying our day when my husband, back then boyfriend, decides he has to run and go get something from the store. I wasn't too keen on him leaving me there but I figure how long can it take 15, 20 minutes. No, more like 3 hours!!! I was so mad at him! When he came back to the beach I swore I wouldn't talk to him. Later that night we went to my parents house and he offered to take me to this golf resort to go watch the firework display. I agreed, and we headed to the ninth hole of a world renowned golf course, where he worked at the time, and he pulled out a duffel bag and blanket and set it up on a hill in the most perfect spot to see the fireworks. As we were watching the fireworks, he pulled out these sparklers that were at least 3 feet high and encircled the blanket with them. At this point I thought, wow, he is really trying to make up for leaving me all day on the 4th. He lit the sparklers they were so bright and colorful and beautiful all around us! I was so entranced by them I didn't noticed that he was on his knee and holding a box that held the most beautiful ring in the world. He said the most heartfelt words, that now are a blur since the moment was a little too much to comprehend and proposed! Here we are 4 years later still living in the moment (at times).

So anyways, enough rambling for tonight... Goodnight!

Keepin It Real!

2008-06-09T14:45:00.000-07:00

I have been tagged by Sylvia, my favorite and only sister to participate in this meme. The intention of this meme is to see how fellow bloggers, whose lives seem to be perfect, really are in their real life environments. I thought this was really fun, but remember NO PRIMPING THE PHOTOS! This means you cannot tidy up before pics!

1. The Fridge, All I have to say is "Old Mother Hubbard went to the Fridge and it was BARE!" Okay so I have to go shopping.

2. My Closet; Okay, I moved like 4 months ago and had to downsize about twice as small as before but I think I'm doing an okay job.... maybe

3. My Kitchen Sink; I just cleaned it before I received the tag! YaY! The burgers are for dinner.

4. Toilet; What's left to say........

5. My Favorite Shoes; I love these shoes! Comfortable at first but then they need to come off! They even have real fur like substance on them, I always tell people to pet them! Thank you Steve Madden!

6. My Favorite Room; Need I say more, the only place in the house that you can go to get some peace and quiet and privacy! 7. My Favorite Spot in the House; The chaise lounge! Very comfortable and relaxing, right in front of the TV!

8. My Laundry; Yes I have to do it! Now my husband has proof!

9. Next Room that Needs to be CLEANED; This room is being used as my craft room for my swap, my bags and paper clippings, and everything else is right here! Opps...

10. My Dream Vacation; Italy!!! I want to go!!! It seems so romantic and serene. I hope to hit the lottery so I can go, the only problem is I don't play.

TAG YOUR IT:

Kelly

Jennifer

Michelle

String Beans Inc.

2008-06-05T19:59:00.001-07:00

I found the coolest new jewlery, taken to a totally different level then what I had seen in the past. This company, String Beans Inc. is using beans and beads to create awesome looking jewelry! Check out some of these pics:

Here is the myspace address, her etsy page isn't working it seems, but as soon as its back up I will post it for everyone!

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=230789106

1 Month CHINA BAN! JOIN US!

2008-06-04T19:25:00.000-07:00

Compliments of Marfa: http://thescrumptiouslife.blogspot.com/

Are we Americans as dumb as we appear or is it that we just do not think?While the Chinese, knowingly and intentionally, export inferior products and dangerous toys and goods to be sold in American markets, the media wrings its hands and criticizes the Bush Administration for perceived errors. Yet 70% of Americans believe that the trading privileges afforded to the Chineseshould be suspended.Well, duh.....why do you need the government to suspend tradingprivileges????DO IT YOURSELF!!Simply look on the bottom of every product you buy, and if it says 'Made in China' or 'PRC' (and that now includes Hong Kong), simply choose another product or none at all. You will be amazed at how dependent you are on Chinese products, however you will be equally amazed at what you can do without.Who needs plastic eggs to celebrate Easter? If you must have eggs, use real ones and benefit some American farmer.Easter is just an example, the point is... do not wait for the government toact. Just go ahead and assume control on your own.If 200 million Americans refuse to buy just $20 each of Chinese goods, that's a billion dollar trade imbalance resolved in our favor...fast!! Thedownside? Some American businesses will feel a temporary pinch from having foreignstockpiles of inventory.* Downside?? Is there a downside?The solution?Let's give them fair warning and send our own message. We will notimplement this UNTIL June 4, and we will only continue it until July 4. That is only one month of trading losses, but it will hit the Chinese for 1/12thof the total, or 8%, of their American exports. Then they will at least have to ask themselves if the benefits of their arrogance and lawlessness were worth it.Remember, June 4 to July 4. You might try it for always.Send this to everybody you know.Show them we are Americans and NOBODY can take us for granted.If we can't live without cheap Chinese goods for one month out ofour lives,WE DE SERVE WHAT WE GET!Pass it on, America !!!

Summer Journaling Activities for your Little Writers

2008-06-04T09:07:00.000-07:00

Being a teacher, I have come across websites and websites of information and activities for your little ones. I am posting a journaling calendar for June. Suggestions: Allow your child to pick out and decorate a journal that they will enjoy writing in. Next, pick the perfect time of day, like in the morning, after lunch or even right before they go to sleep to write in their journals. Finally, the most important thing, ALWAYS allow your child to share their writing, maybe it can be their bedtime story or their presentation before the whole family. Make it a BIG deal! Other Journal Ideas: Traveling Journals (great if you will be taking family vacations this summer), Nature Journals etc.

Here is the June Journal Calendar! It even gives them free days and a word list up top.

Mark off each day with a sticker or stamp!http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/worksheets/journals/jc_june.pdf

Here are some great journal ideas and supplies:

http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10001

http://www.orientaltrading.com/application?origin=page.jsp&namespace=search&event=button.search&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&Ntt=journal&N=0&Ntk=all&searchTerm=journal&BP=8944&Source=Yahoo&cm_mmc=Yahoo-_-OTC+SendTec+Social+Stationery-_-journals-_-journal

My Trip to Florida

2008-06-03T15:27:00.000-07:00

Okay I know its been a couple days since I last wrote but the last few days were filled with loading, packing, cleaning, driving, unloading and not enough sleeping. My husband and I rented our home in Florida so we needed to make the trip to Florida to bring up our stuff. We'll we've been married 4 years and I loaded up a 26 foot truck! I had to leave 3 boxes behind though so I have to find a way to get them to Ohio too. On top of the $900 to rent the truck we spent $500 in gas!!! The cheapest for diesel fuel was $4.55 a gallon all the way up to $4.75. Anyways thats not the worst part of our trip. Yesterday we unloaded our truck in the storage unit and when my almost new, cherry bedroom set came out of the truck I noticed a scratch...and then more scratches! It is ruined! I cried and threw a lampshade at my husband because he loaded my furniture uncovered and facing out!!! It was our first bedroom set that we paid for with our wedding money and he has the nerve to say "who cares, we'll replace it with whatever you want" ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Men just dont get it!!

Awaiting my new AeroGarden! I am an EBAY freak!

2008-05-29T12:34:00.000-07:00

Okay, I must really have a obsessive personality because once I get hooked on something (like blogging) I really get hooked! Secretly, I am completely and utterly in love with bidding, yes bidding, Ebay is my favorite site! Well yesterday I had an exciting trip to Gales Nursery in Cleveland, Ohio, where I spotted the coolest kitchen appliance! It's called the AeroGarden. I had seen this on TV commericals, but to see it in person was just too cool. Here's a picture of it, this picture is from Ebay since I have not recieved mine yet:

Post a comment if you have used this item or are interested in knowing more about it. Once I get this item I will also post my own experiences with it! Yeah!

My Day at the DAN Doctor (Preventative Medicine)

2008-05-28T16:44:00.000-07:00

Okay, I am totally on a health kick now! I went to see a DAN doctor and have found how horrible most of the foods are for us (not like I didn't know it but it is always confirming when a MD tells you). So I cut out white flours, carbs, refined sugars, processed food and everything else we sell here in America. I also have banned high fructose corn syrup from my home! (For those of you that watch The View, you know Whoopi disagrees as well!) I am searching out recipes with healthy ingredients such as whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour, wheat germ etc. If anyone comes across any please post! I will also post any great recipes I find as well. I watched a video at the Dr.'s and they mentioned a baking cookbook called Sugar- Free Cookbook Sweet Foods but No Sugar by: Janet Horlsey.

Book Description: In these days of health consciousness most people know that refined sugars are fattening, cause tooth decay, and have almost no nutritional value- the problem is we keep right on liking them anyway. Janet Horsley has a solution to this problem: sweets that are sweet without refined sugar. contains more than 100 recipes for cakes biscuits puddings and desserts-all of them sweetened naturally with fruit juices carob spices honey coconut molasses or malt extract. (Amazon website)

Chicken Marsala

2008-05-27T13:08:00.000-07:00

Chicken Marsala

recipe courtsy of

http://www.recipezaar.com/302263

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 4

Calories: 326

Fat: 5.3g

more information on the website

Ingredients
1/8 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup flour

4 boneless skinless chicken breast

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 cup marsala wine

1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup mushroom, sliced (fresh or canned)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions
1Mix together pepper, salt, and flour. Coat chicken with seasoned flour.
2In heavy-bottomed skillet, heat oil. Place chicken breasts in skillet and brown on both sides, then remove and set aside.

3To skillet, add wine and stir until heated. Add juice, stock, and mushrooms. Stir, reduce heat, and cook for about 10 minutes, until sauce is partially reduced.

4Return browned chicken breasts to skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken.

5Cover and cook for about 5–10 minutes or until chicken is done.

6Serve sauce over chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

BOOK REVIEW

2008-05-27T08:59:00.000-07:00

THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL

BY: PHILIPA GREGORY

For all of you out there who would rather watch the movie then read the book, here is a link to watch the movie released Feb. 08 online for free! I must be honest though, the book is much better!

http://www.watch-movies.net/movies/the_other_boleyn_girl/

I would watch version #5 or #10.

This is a wonderful, can't put down book! I give it 4 stars, (that would be out of five).

The story begins in the early days of Henry VIII during his marriage to Queen Katherine of Aragon. Gregory does a wonderful job of portraying Henry in his early years as a kind, loving husband and wonderful king. Gregory also paints a clear picture of what court life was like and how society looked upon women and family status. The trouble began in Henry's court when the realization that Queen Katherine would not bear Henry an heir became known to all who surrounded themselves with the court life. Scandals, plots and manipulation began to arise between the Boleyn family and King Henry. The Boleyn family was bound and determined to get an heir from one of the beautiful and attractive Boleyn girls, Mary and Anne, which in turn, would place the Boleyn family at the top of the ranks as well as lead them to the throne one day. The scandals and plots led the family not the throne but to the tower and then to the block.

This intense, twisted story is so captivating that I could not put the book down. I love books where the end is hard to predict, and with the story Gregory placed so many twists and turns I found myself unable to even guess what was going to happen next. I sat reading this book for four days and finally finished with a tear in my eye and the keys to my car in my hand, Barnes and Noble here I come..... Next, The Boleyn Inheritance...

TO BE OR NOT TO BE......

2008-05-27T08:36:00.001-07:00

Okay recently I relocated from Florida, where I spent the last 10 years, graduating from high school, college, getting married to a wonderful man and then I returned home to Ohio. I know what your thinking, why in the world would you do that? That seems to be the most popular question of anyone I run into these days. Well I figured family is more important than a nice tan. Anyways, I decided not to continue my career path in teaching; I needed a long deserved break, but I did want a part time job to get me out of the house. Can you believe I applied anywhere and everywhere and I could not find a job!! Finally after 4 long months I finally hooked a job at a beauty store in the mall making $7.50/hour. I think my career path may turn back to teaching! I spent four years in college to end up working in a stock room, giving the change the register tells me, and rubbing customers hands while trying to sell them product that I don't even like. So my question I ask myself today is "to be or not to be?" I would rather not.

My new hobby!

2008-05-12T17:59:00.000-07:00

Okay, I totally thought this blog thing was annoying at first, but then I sat for a few hours on my sisters "award winning blog" (she's really good at this stuff) and I began thinking that this may be interesting to do. So now I have a new hobby, blogging! So for all you anti-bloggers out there, come and join the fun. Enjoy!

If you are interested in viewing Adventures of an Orthodox mom check out this link
http://orthodoxmom.blogspot.com/