Gift Guide — Books

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One present I always love is books.  Even though I own an E Reader, there is really nothing like a brand new book with crisp pages and  new book smell.   Yes, I sniff my books.  Is that weird?   Anyways, if you're not a reader, it can be really hard to buy gifts for someone who is.  Obviously, I recommend getting some info … [Read more...]

Whatta Man Monday ~ Sexy Silver Hair Edition!!

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It's Monday, y'all!!   And not only is it Monday (insert sad face) BUT we are no less than twenty days from Christmas.  Christmas!!  Are you ready?   In light of the holiday season, I decided to celebrate two of my favorite silver haired movie stahs.  Silver is Christmasey right?  And I'm certainly no ageist.  I can … [Read more...]

Gift Guide — Glamor Girls

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I am a girl who loves my beauty products.  If it's colorful, sparkly, or smells good...I MUST OWN IT.   My husband is pretty clueless when it comes to new beauty products though.  So if I want stuff like that from him, I have to make a detailed list.   And by detailed, I mean sku number, where it can be purchased (both … [Read more...]

American Horror Story — Episode 7 & 8

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  Wednesday is here already, and I'm behind on my American Horror Recaps.  It's the holidays, man.   (From mid November to the end of December, anytime I am confronted with something I failed to do I just shake my head and say "it's the holidays..." it works every time)   Since we've got two episodes to cover, I'm … [Read more...]

Gift Guide ~ Girls

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I am the mother of a boy.   A seven year old boy who asked for a Bear Grylls knife or an AK 47 for Christmas.   So, I'm not exactly on top of what little girls are doing nowadays.  I DO know about those Bratz dolls...and those new sleazy vampire looking things (Monster High I think?).  No thank you.   I decided to … [Read more...]

Meal Plan ~ 11/28 – 12/2

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Have you recovered from your Turkey Coma yet?   Monday is here, and that means a whole new week of meals to prepare.  This is what looks good to me this week:   Monday 11/28- Turkey Pot Pie Still stuck with leftover turkey?  These pot pies will help you use it up.  They're quick and easy too--perfect for a … [Read more...]

Whatta Man Monday — Sexy Man Scandal Edition

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So...there is an uprising brewing, have you heard?   According to several articles, as well as a Facebook page dedicated to the cause, Ryan Gosling fans are none too happy about Bradley Cooper's recent crowning of the People's Sexiest Man title.   I have to say--I DO agree that for all intents and purposes, it seemed to be … [Read more...]

Cocktail Friday ~ Twilight Shooters

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  It's Cocktail Friday, yo!!   Not only is it Cocktail Friday, but it's opening day of Breaking Dawn in theaters!!   I realize that some of you are bleary eyed and grumpy due to lack of sleep--because you spent your night/morning at the midnight showing last night.  And although I appreciate your enthusiasm, I am sort … [Read more...]

American Horror — Episode 6

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  Last week's episode of American Horror finished telling us what happened to Tate.  Sort of.   It opened with Constance in The House (yes, the Dead House) begging the SWAT team not to kill her son Tate.  So...another horror to add to the house history, yes?  Geez, no wonder the darn thing is haunted.   Through … [Read more...]

Vampire Books!

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Let's face it.  Regardless of HOW you may feel about it, Vampires are in style.   I, for one, am pro Vampire.  But if I were to meet one in real life, I would probably change my mind pretty darn quickly.  You know...blood breath and fangs and all that jazz.   Anyways, in honor of Breaking Dawn's big debut this week, I … [Read more...]

Meal Plan 11/14 – 11/18

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It's a whole new week, y'all!!   This week is what I call "the calm before the Thanksgiving madness".  Next week I will be so busy getting my pie baking on, it will be a miracle if my son eats anything other than stale Oreos.   Just kidding...heh heh.   Here's what is sounding good to me this … [Read more...]

Awesome Nonfiction Reads

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I love books.   Not only is my Nook full of ebooks waiting to be read, but so are my bookshelves.  The list of books I want to read grows daily, and I don't think I will ever EVER catch up.   Most of the time I lean towards fiction.  What type of fiction depends on my mood.  Sometimes I want fluff--something girly, fun and … [Read more...]