Friday, July 20, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
July 15th is National Ice Cream Day!
Sunday is National Ice Cream Day!!
Yep, you read that right! According to Wikipedia . . .Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month in 1984.[1] He also named the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day. Reagan recognized the popularity of ice cream in the United States (90% of the nation's population consumes ice cream) and stated that these two events should be observed with "appropriate ceremonies and activities."So in anticipation of Sunday's foodie holiday, here are a few ice cream tricks courtesy of Cook's Illustrated . . .
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Shades of Grey Everywhere I Turn
Lately it seems like everywhere I turn - the beach, the television, on my Facebook newsfeed - I'm seeing or hearing Grey.
Yadda, yadda, yadda, Grey.
Blah, blah, blah, 50 Shades.
Even my most discerning reader friends are succumbing to their curiosity.
For the record - I have no intention or interest in reading 50 Shades of Grey.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
More Techie Gadgets I'm Lovin'
I love gadgets.
I love techie stuff.
I love techie stuff.
I love simple solutions.
And I get giddy when these loves collide.
Well what does this gal do when she wakes at 4:44 a.m.? She goes cyber shopping of course!
Here are a few of my latest finds from the super cool product development gang at Quirky.com.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Redshirting - The Debate Continues
I've said it before, and I'll say it again . . .
Redshirting your 5-year-old solely for the purpose of giving them an advantage in sports, a leg up in the future popularity contest, or just to save them from the horrible fate of being the "youngest" in their class (and the last to have a driver's license) drives me NUTZ!
(Remember my rant last fall - Redshirting . . . What about tomorrow?)
Well last night I caught 60 Minutes' rebroadcast of Redshirting - Holding kids back from kindergarten, which I had missed back in March, and I was, once again, all in a huff.
Redshirting your 5-year-old solely for the purpose of giving them an advantage in sports, a leg up in the future popularity contest, or just to save them from the horrible fate of being the "youngest" in their class (and the last to have a driver's license) drives me NUTZ!
(Remember my rant last fall - Redshirting . . . What about tomorrow?)
Well last night I caught 60 Minutes' rebroadcast of Redshirting - Holding kids back from kindergarten, which I had missed back in March, and I was, once again, all in a huff.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Friday Funnies: Mommy Merit Badges
Have you seen Scary Mommy's Motherhood Merit Badges?
If not, they're a laugh riot, definitely check 'em out!
Here are my two favorites -
I know they warn you about the bathing drought before you birth the baby, but what they do not warn you about is the depths of uncleanliness you will sink to, or that they continue well beyond the baby daze.
Though I'm no longer changing baby boy diapers, and dodging their urine fountains, living with three "standers" means I'm constantly battling poorly aimed penises!
How do they manage to get urine on the toilet seat (that's up!), the back of the toilet, the floor, even on the walls!
No matter how vigilant I am, my bathroom perpetually smells like a poorly-tended kitty litter box.
Thank god for Green Works Cleaning Wipes! I keep canisters tucked behind both toilets in my house and am constantly wiping down every surface I can reach while sitting on the john.
But in my most humble opinion, Scary Mommy overlooked one important mommy merit badge . . . Playdate Survivor!
For all those miserable playdates you've suffered thru hosting - mornings struggling to make small talk with a mom you have zero in common with while your toddlers play independently on opposite side of the room, and after school dates with the kid that critiques your home and snack selections, treats you like a beleaguered nanny, and informs your child of all the latest toys everybody else has but he is lacking. For all those times you desperately wanted to put your "guest" out on the curb to wait for their ride home - but didn't.
Be sure to check out Scary Mommy's merit badge collection.
What badges have you've earned while serving in the Mommy Trenches?
If not, they're a laugh riot, definitely check 'em out!
Here are my two favorites -
Source: scarymommy.com via Fortuitous on Pinterest
I know they warn you about the bathing drought before you birth the baby, but what they do not warn you about is the depths of uncleanliness you will sink to, or that they continue well beyond the baby daze.
Source: scarymommy.com via Fortuitous on Pinterest
Though I'm no longer changing baby boy diapers, and dodging their urine fountains, living with three "standers" means I'm constantly battling poorly aimed penises!
How do they manage to get urine on the toilet seat (that's up!), the back of the toilet, the floor, even on the walls!
No matter how vigilant I am, my bathroom perpetually smells like a poorly-tended kitty litter box.
Thank god for Green Works Cleaning Wipes! I keep canisters tucked behind both toilets in my house and am constantly wiping down every surface I can reach while sitting on the john.
But in my most humble opinion, Scary Mommy overlooked one important mommy merit badge . . . Playdate Survivor!
For all those miserable playdates you've suffered thru hosting - mornings struggling to make small talk with a mom you have zero in common with while your toddlers play independently on opposite side of the room, and after school dates with the kid that critiques your home and snack selections, treats you like a beleaguered nanny, and informs your child of all the latest toys everybody else has but he is lacking. For all those times you desperately wanted to put your "guest" out on the curb to wait for their ride home - but didn't.
Be sure to check out Scary Mommy's merit badge collection.
What badges have you've earned while serving in the Mommy Trenches?
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Sunday Supper Share: Thai Coconut Chicken
For your weekly menu planning consideration . . .
Thai Coconut Chicken
Source: wiveswithknives.net via Fortuitous on Pinterest
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