Tuesday is the big day! We used to play “amusing” tricks on our kids with “odd” breakfasts on April 1.
Now that they are grown, it is hard to figure out what to do that is original. I found a few sites to share that might help with ideas. However, I will not be revealing my [...]
Archive for March, 2008
30 Mar
April Fool’s Day
29 Mar
Earth Hour- tonight- March 29th
Tonight from 8-9 pm we all have an opportunity to participate in something magical. Notice Google’s dark background today? Read more on Earth Hour and participate! http://www.google.com/intl/en/earthhour/
My maternal grandfather was quite the frugal man. He initiated dark nights once in a while to remind his children how lucky we all are to have electricity at our [...]
28 Mar
Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson
Charlottesville was hopping last night. Not only were the frat boys partying on their front lawns and enjoying a fine spring evening at UVA, but a week long literary event was being held.
If you have not read this inspiring book, please do ASAP. My good friend R and I went to hear him speak about [...]
25 Mar
The Root of All Evil
Lewis Black has a new show on Comedy Central. Due to its late hour, we have not watched it yet. However, during a time of insomnia recently, I visited comedycentral.com and watched a few video clips from the first two weeks of the show. One segment was about the “evils” of St Patrick’s Day. It was [...]
23 Mar
Weeping Willows
Spring has arrived! What a glorious time of year. Not only do I love to see all the blooms, I also love to see the “green” returning. Willows have a wispy way of reminding me of many joys.
We are In Delaware right now. It is cold and I look forward to going south via the [...]
18 Mar
Asparagus Quiche- FYI
Spring break is coming! Spring break is coming!
I am starting to dream about camping and warm weather; despite the fact that I feel chilly and am in need of comfort food. I have found these delightful frozen whole wheat pie crusts and at times of fatique, I like to make quiche or chicken pot pie. Tonight [...]
16 Mar
Be Wedgie Free!
Hanes “NEW” Comfort Fit Promise. Could this be a backlash to thongs? I’d like to think so and what’s more……..No Ride Up- money back guarantee…Really?!
yada yada yada I laughed when I saw this ad in today’s coupon section of the newspaper.
In honor of St Patrick’s Day, I’d like you to meet Nasty- the naughty Leprechaun. [...]
14 Mar
Chocolate Granola!
Taste testers unite! If you love chocolate and you love granola, here are 3 brands waiting for you to create cookies, sprinkle on yogurt, create parfaits and ice cream sundaes!
New! Kashi Cocoa Beach Granola (great!) http://www.kashi.com/
Bread Shop Mocha Almond Granola (yummy!) Available through Amazon.com “grocery” with customer reviews- 5 star ratings!
Bared Naked Chocolate Granola ( oh [...]
12 Mar
Children’s Literature & Book Blogs
While perusing the latest edition of School Library Journal, I happened upon the following sites, explored them and immediately put them in “My Favorites”. WOW!
kidslitinformation.blogspot.com
blog.cybils.com (blog awards for book sites)
goodreads.com ( cool!)
blogtations (check this one out!)
childrensbookreview (pb wiki)
11 Mar
Coldwater Creek- they’ve got me now
Usually I don’t advertise for brand names, however…I have found the ultimate place to shop for women’s clothing. Because they have wall waterfalls in the dressing rooms,nice restful music, a great catalog, wonderful selections in just my style plus super coupons…..I’m hooked! (They even have outlets- although I have never lucked out there…yet!) Recently I had [...]
