Friday, December 31, 2010
2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Bah Humbug
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Long Day
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Respite
Monterey Bay/Carmel was our respite, our short interval of rest or relief. This is the 2nd year in a row that we have taken a mini-vacation on Thanksgiving day. I would love for this to become our holiday tradition. Forget the enormous amounts of cooking, and endless hours of football. Give me time away with my family. Time to reflect on why we are thankful.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
"Is this the little boy I carried?"
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Chocolate cravings
I used to say, "I don't like chocolate." Well, times have changed...along with my waistline.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Library Card
Since moving here, we have familiarized ourselves with the local library, took Owen to a few story times, checked out some books and a few movies, used the computers, even used it as an "office space" for Mike to quietly get some work done. I haven't been too thrilled with the children's book section yet. In the 5 years that we have been reading Children's books from the library, we have purchased a total of 5. The books we decide to purchase have to be special, inspiring, fun to read, attention keepers, and ones that the kids want to continuously read.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
40 years of Wedded Bliss
Thursday, September 23, 2010
what the boys are loving right now!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Homemade Chocolate Milk
33 ounces milk
3 ounce water
4 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
6 tablespoons sugar
Heat sugar, cocoa, and water in sauce pan until dissolved
add cold milk and stir.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Did you know???
- Chronic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Abnormalities with the endocrine system, particularly with thyroid hormone signaling
Weakening of the immune system
Birth defects
Uncontrolled cell growth
Unhealthy weight loss
- This is a list i found of items that contain triclosan:
Soaps:
* Dial® Liquid Soap
* Softsoap® Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap
* Tea Tree Therapy™ Liquid Soap
* Provon® Soap
* Clearasil® Daily Face Wash
* Dermatologica® Skin Purifying Wipes
* Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser
* DermaKleen™ Antibacterial Lotion Soap
* Naturade Aloe Vera 80® Antibacterial Soap
* CVS Antibacterial Soap
* pHisoderm Antibacterial Skin Cleanser
Dental Care:
* Colgate Total®; Breeze™ Triclosan Mouthwash
* Reach® Antibacterial Toothbrush
* Janina Diamond Whitening Toothpaste
Cosmetics:
* Supre® Café Bronzer™
* TotalSkinCare Makeup Kit
* Garden Botanika® Powder Foundation
* Mavala Lip Base
* Jason Natural Cosmetics
* Blemish Cover Stick
* Movate® Skin Litening Cream HQ
* Paul Mitchell Detangler Comb
* Revlon ColorStay LipSHINE Lipcolor Plus Gloss
* Dazzle
Deodorant:
* Old Spice High Endurance Stick Deodorant
* Right Guard Sport Deodorant
* Queen Helene® Tea Trea Oil Deodorant and Aloe Deodorant
* Nature De France Le Stick Natural Stick Deodorant
* DeCleor Deodorant Stick
* Epoch® Deodorant with Citrisomes
* X Air Maximum Strength Deodorant
Other Personal Care Products:
* Gillette® Complete Skin Care MultiGel Aerosol Shave Gel
* Murad Acne Complex® Kit®
* Diabet-x™ Cream
* T.Taio™ sponges and wipes
* Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel
First Aid:
* SyDERMA® Skin Protectant plus First Aid Antiseptic
* Solarcaine®
* First Aid Medicated Spray;
Nexcare™ First Aid
* Skin Crack Care
* First Aid/Burn Cream
* HealWell® Night Splint
* 11-1X1: Universal Cervical Collar with Microban
Kitchenware:
* Farberware® Microban Steakknife Set and Cutting Boards
* Franklin Machine Products FMP Ice Cream Scoop SZ 20 Microban
* Hobart Semi-Automatic Slicer
* Chix® Food Service Wipes with Microban
* Compact Web Foot® Wet Mop Heads
Computer Equipment:
* Fellowes Cordless Microban Keyboard and Microban Mouse Pad
Clothes:
* Merrell Shoes
* Sabatier Chef's Apron
* Dickies Socks
* Fruit of the Loom Socks
* Biofresh® Socks
Children's Toys:
* Playskool® :
o Stack 'n Scoop Whale
o Rockin' Radio
o Hourglass
o Sounds Around Driver
o Roll 'n' Rattle Ball
o Animal Sounds Phone
o Busy Beads Pal
o Pop 'n' Spin Top
o Lights 'n' Surprise Laptop
Other:
* Bionare® Cool Mist Humidifier
* Microban® All Weather Reinforced Hose
* Thomasville® Furniture
* Deciguard AB Ear Plugs
* Bauer® 5000 Helmet
* Aquatic Whirlpools
* Miller Paint Interior Paint
* QVC® Collapsible 40-Can Cooler
* Holmes Foot Buddy™ Foot Warmer
* Blue Mountain Wall Coverings
* California Paints®
* EHC AMRail Escalator Handrails
* Dupont™ Air Filters
* Durelle™ Carpet Cushions
* Advanta One Laminate Floors
* San Luis Blankets
* J Cloth® towels
* JERMEX mops
Hope this helps you too!!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Eggplant
i cooked it on the skillet since we have no grill and I had zucchini and not squash
Grilled Eggplant and Squash Caprese
(Makes approximately 4 servings)
For the grilled eggplant and squash:
- 1 small Japanese eggplant
- 1 yellow squash
- 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
To finish the salad:
- 2 tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Yummy
Monday, August 30, 2010
Recipe for a good marriage
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
What a difference a year makes
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Grace
Monday, August 9, 2010
Superheroes among us
O: "play superman"
C: "and batman"
Me: "how bout you put your capes on and run outside and swing from the rope swing?"
C: "that's a really good idea!"
O: " and jump from the tree house with our capes on so we can fly"
Me: "uh i don't think we are ready for that yet!"