It was sweltering day. It was too hot to go outside. We’d been at the pool every day that week. What to do, what to do? Then it came to me! We’d beat the heat by going to a free movie. When we arrived the theater was packed. There were exactly 3 seats left…in...
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I’m not a good cook. Don’t let the apron in the photo fool you. Before you say “but, surely you exaggerate?” No, really. I’m a horrible cook. In 22 years of marriage, my husband has said the following words to me exactly FIVE times after eating something I have cooked — “This is REALLY...
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Couponers and noncouponers alike will want to learn more about a new way to save. What is Just for U? Safeway just introduced Just for U — a new online service for saving on groceries through coupons, deals, and discounts. 5000-6000 deals per week at Safeway. Adapting deals to the Safeway consumer....
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In true Musings from Me fashion, last year’s summer vacation was thrown together at the last minute. I knew I was going to BlogHer, but the details were very sketchy. At the beginning of July, all I had was a ticket and a hotel room. By the end of July, I had decided to...
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As I walked through the KFC HQ a week or two ago, I could not miss the very recognizable smell. It was the smell of chicken…KFC chicken. It was everywhere. The smell of chicken seemed to follow our band of bloggers. It brought me back to my childhood. I have very strong memories of...
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A few weeks ago I took a quick trip to Louisville, KY. And by quick I do mean quick. I was in the air or on the ground for about 27 hours. Quick. The trip couldn’t have come at a better time. I was knee deep in writing before the trip. I made a...
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I wanted to share this with you. I recently found out about about a site for WordPress plugins. If you are like me, you are not a coder or a blogging guru. If you are not like me, I worship the techy ground you walk on! Here’s what I know… plugins can make your...
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My friends at RetailMeNot sent me a couple of links for your shopping needs. The weather is so pleasant isn’t it? Usually, by this time of year I am homebound with snow or ice…waiting for a chance for the snow to get plowed and an opportunity to go shopping. Of course, with the weather...
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Christmas break was short this year. Very short. School ended for the kids at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. The next day was Christmas Eve. The next Christmas Day. The best day for Christmas Day to fall on is a Wednesday. Schools won’t Here are instructions and editorial guidelines for your post: The...
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