As a kid, my dad’s watch seemed enormous. Clunky. With a heavy linked chain. Every so often he got a new watch. One watch fascinated me as it was water-resistant. He purchased the watch from Switzerland in the late 70s/early…
Category: Reviews
The View: What’s on Tap and a Giveaway!
Today for the first time I watched The View live. I’m a DVR watcher. While I like watching live, I like the flexibility of rewinding and fast forwarding to favorite parts of the show. Tonight you know I will fast…
Prunes! Yes, Prunes Were a Hit!
jPrunes? I have no recollection of eating prunes as a child. I did eat prunes as an adult. The prunes in question were in a jar of baby food. Note the use of “a jar.” My daughter ate only one…
Taxes Stressing You Out? Let H&R Block At Home Help (Giveaway)
Let me start by stating: I am not the tax preparer in our family. The last time I did the taxes was in my single days. I had so few assets and deductions…I used the EZ form. I handwrote my…
The Dinnertime Struggle
I struggle to cook dinner for my family every night of the week. Breakfast and lunch I have no problem with, but dinner? Dinner is my nemesis. I cook from scratch one or twice, but with swim practice, karate, homework,…
Oooey Gooey What Is Not To Love about Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls?
When my second child was born, I was prepared. Oh I forgot plenty once the baby arrived, but I knew what I needed to do after going through the hazing of having a baby and going back to work after…
Watch Time Fly in Style…Giveaway, too!
I wear very little jewelry. Scratch that. I wear no jewelry save my wedding ring and my watch. Over the years, I have been given…by my husband…several necklaces that are lovely. One is even sparkly. But, I am more comfortable…
Review & Giveaway: SIMS Animals Africa for DS
The DS? I have no recollection the exact moment when I first saw one. But, I probably saw a kid sitting on the sidelines playing with one at (a) basketball practice, (b) soccer practice, or (c) swim practice. Practice can…
Swim into a Good Book
For as long as I can remember, books were my go-to entertainment source. Now don’t get me wrong I do watch TV and obviously I spend time on the computer, but a book can make a long flight pass quickly…a…
Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You (DVD)
On my list — my very long list — of things to do once my work eases up and the children’s sports and school schedules become less hectic and I thoroughly clean my house and… Well, you get the idea. The…
