William Tell Overture...Mommy Edition

My cousin, Allison, sent this video to me this morning. I think we homeschoolers need to create our version too...or has someone already done that? I would offer to do it but we are so eclectic that I'm afraid we would call attention to ourselves...and not the good kind! lol!!

We Need These Loos in Walmart!

Now, really folks...wouldn't this make shopping at Walmart much more inviting?? Our local Walmart has made a step in this direction with the trough style sinks and the touchless water faucet and paper towels spitter-outer. We have no marble though...and definelty no choclate!

When I showed this video to Nik he said "They need to name those chocolates 'In and Out Chocolates'".....bwahahhahahh!! Sometimes my children slay me....and in the good way!

Alpaca Yarn

I've been buying my yarn for my projects down out our local Walmart and then sometimes our Michael's store. All these yarns are fine but I have really been wanting to use some of the better quality yarns. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any of these yarns locally.

Well, earlier today, I came across Alpaca Direct, an online store where I can purchase alpaca yarn starting at $4.99!! And it gets better, folks...shipping is FREE on orders of $50 or more! This site also sells knitting patterns and accessories. You can also use their yarn estimator to figure out how much yarn to order for a project...that's always handy and can save you some money. I always just guesstimate when I buy yarn...sometimes that works and sometimes it doesn't. It's probably better to just use something like this yarn estimator...right? lol!

Anyway...looks like a neat store so be sure to give them a visit!

Be Quiet!

Apparently, at a childcare center in Jefferson City, TN...real close to where we live...kiddos are not allowed to make any noise. If you are a baby, you will get your pacifier put in your mouth and then tape will go over it to keep it in your mouth! What a lucky baby you will be...I'm sure you will enjoy sitting in a dark room with the inability to verbalize that you are tired or hungry...or just plain lonely. And if you are really fortunate, maybe you can ingest the tape and choke on it...leading you straight to your untimely death. Some of your friends may not be as lucky as you though....they may only get some nasty skin breakdown from the adhesive in the non medical tape. What a bummer...choking to death would much cooler...right??

This happened at a childcare center that had received the top rating possible....how does this happen, folks?? Really, how does this happen....I think this is completely shameful...

I hope that those of you who have children in care centers find time to do some unannounced "drop ins" to make sure things like this are not happening to your child. Unbelievable...

Drug Forums

I’ve found that it is really nice to be able to converse with people who have been through similar situations like the ones I’ve been through. It’s nice to be able to share struggles and hardships, triumphs and victories with people who completely understand.

That’s why I think it’s great that there are drug forums where people who have struggled with addictions can go and get the support they need and deserve. I’m sure that people who have struggled with drug addiction have a lot to share with each other…I imagine the support is wonderful. This is a great idea!

You Know It's a Bad Day When.....

So, did you all see where two guys pulled up to a restaurant's drive through window and sprayed "fart spray"?? Apparently, the odor was so terrible that three of the employees had to be taken to the hospital. Can you imagine how smelly that was...to have to be taken to the hospital? Sheesh...at first I was thinking that maybe that was a little dramatic but then I remembered how bad it gets here when all three of my boys are "pumping out the gas" at the same time.

Yes...there are times that I probably should have taken myself to the ED! Next time I will...

Are You A Sports Trivia Buff?

OK….calling all you sports junkies out there! There is a website I found out about today that is just for YOU!! No longer do you have to wade through all the questions about science/nature, literature, etc just to get to a sports question…you now have a site dedicated solely to you, the sports trivia buff!

TriviaFix is a site where people who are really into sports trivia can go and answer trivia questions and even submit their own questions. You can submit text questions or even audio and video questions. Even neater, you can gather other members and form your own sports trivia teams that can compete with each other. Football, Baseball, Basketball and Hockey are the sports areas in which you can compete and submit questions.

So what do you get for doing all of this?? Well, if the sheer joy of knowing the answers to a bunch of sports trivia is not enough , you also are gathering points which can help you win the monthly prizes!! You get points not only for answering trivia questions correctly, but also for submitting the questions.

Have fun with this…and sorry if I have increased your addiction to sports trivia by posting about this site….I just thought you needed to know! Lol!

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Deaf Pilot...Neat!

I usually strive not to post the same thing on all my different blogs, but I'm going to have to do just that today. Not because I have nothing to write, but because I came across a video this morning that I just can't stop thinking about. So I have to share....

I'm going to send you over to Gus' Gang so you can see the video of this incredible man who has met a lot of obstacles but has conquered them...he's really an inspiration.

So...go there now and watch the video! It's completely neat!

Girlawhirl

Right now at E.L.F., you can get a Girlawhirl 2 Go Travel Set for FREE when you make a purchase of $25 or more!! Now's the time to stock up for Christmas presents or for stocking stuffers. All the make-up at this place is $1 and I've heard it's far better than Wet n' Wild! lol!! E.L.F. also sells make up bags and other gifts...I really would like to get a utility bag for my pocketbook...neat!

Use the coupon code WHIRL at checkout....and hurry, this deal ends on September 30th!

Touring the Castles

Pete’s at work this evening and it seems like that’s when I blog about traveling…so, not to disappoint all of you, I think we’ll do some Arm Chair Traveling!

I’m thinking about castles this evening. I would love to visit some of the magnificent castles around the world. We don’t really have many castles here in our area…well, I take that back. There is Biltmore just over the mountain and it is lovely….but I want to visit the big honkin’ castles!

First stop will be in Prague where I’ll visit several castles. The Konopiste and Karlstejn castles are said to be two of the most wonderful castles in the area so I certainly wouldn’t want to miss those. Of course, I’d want to secure maybe several nights accommodations at one of the Prague hotels in the area. Pete and I would find a wonderful little restaurant for dinner and then the next day we’d head to tour the castles. Apparently, Konopiste was used during hunting season…I can’t imagine having several castles for several different activities! Amazing!

After we spend time in Prague, Pete and I will head on to London where I will finally get to tour Hampton Court where King Henry VIII and Cardinal Woolsey lived. And then there is the Leeds Castle which is said to be the most beautiful castle ever. I need to see first hand though…don’t you think? We would need several days in London too because there’s more than just those two castles. In fact, I’ve heard there’s great shopping and then what about the London Eye?? I’m sure there are a gazillion London hotels to pick but I think I would like one near one of the castles…or maybe the shopping area…hmmm….decisions, decisions…

Ok, so I’ve spent quite a bit of Pete’s hard earned money, but there is one other castle I’d like to see and it’s in Dublin. Pete will be all about picking one of the Dublin hotels near a brewery and that’s perfectly fine…I’m sure it won’t be hard to find one! Lol!! After, checking out the local pub scene, we’ll get ready for a day of sight seeing at the Dublin Castle…let me explain that better…after a good night’s rest we’ll head off to tour the castle. I kind of made that sound like we’d be pubbing in the bright and early morn! Lol!

And that’s just a few castles, folks! Really, I can’t even imagine living in the Medieval period and living in one of those castles…well, it would be nice to have someone fix your hair, dress you, fix your food, etc. My luck though, I’d be the one doing all the “fixin’”! lol!!

I’d love to hear about any of the castles that you have toured!

If you are planning your own castle touring trip, be sure to check out the accommodations available through easytobook! And don’t forget to invite me….

Can't. Catch.My.Breath....

And this is why we need two cars people.....I've just found out that Dollar Tree stores have bento boxes and I have no stinkin' car! Ack!! I am so there tomorrow morning...forget about school...forget about feeding my children...forget about washing my hair...well, maybe not that...but forget about everything else...I'm off to get my $1 Bento Boxes!! They do have Hello Kitty on them but who cares??? I can replace that easy enough...just a bit of scratching and the purchase of a neat sticker from our local scrapbooking store and I'm set...oh but wait, here's a guide on how to customize these boxes....

WoooHoooo!! Neat! Neat! Neat!!

Crazy Tanya the Matchmaker....

So, ya’ll remember Crazy Tanya? Did I ever tell you that she and her husband are big bikers now…and I’m not talking about the kind of bike you hang from your garage on one of those neat little hooks! They are real bikers!

So, when I saw this biker personals site, I just had to post about it. Now, Crazy Tanya and her husband are happily married so really, they don’t need these services, but I’m sure they know some people who do! Lol!! In fact, one night Crazy Tanya stopped by here before heading off to meet up with some of her biker friends who were going out to meet the dudes. She was the designated driver for this fun event. Just think how much easier it would be for Crazy Tanya to help her friends find dates if she set profiles at this site for bikers looking for love!

Really, Crazy Tanya…you might want to consider biker dating! Lol!!

Inmates Eat Better?

I'm taking a deep breath here...breathe in--breathe out--breathe in--breathe out. Not sure if I'm ok yet but I'm going on...this video I found over at Slate V just about makes me want to squish a head. Inmates eat well...should they eat well?? I think they should have food...not the best of the best but not slop either....but to hear that they eat better than our school children?? Is this true?? How completely nuts is that??

If it's true, that's another reason to add to my pro-homeschooling list! Sheesh!!

Nope...I've Never Seen This on the Telly Either...

Ok...freak me out...and all this time I thought giraffes were such gentle creatures! Well...maybe I've not been thinking this the whole time but really, have you ever seen giraffes fighting?? the thuds are horrible, really horrible. Nik said "they must be brothers..." and I said "Yep...I think you're right!" lol!!

Can I just say that there are days when my boys fight like giraffes? Really....they are complete animals! lol!

Drug Rehab

OK..folks, I don’t have an immediate need for drug rehabs, but if I did, I think I’d head here first! I think this place looks so peaceful and lovely. Heck…would they take mommas who need a little “mini-vacation”?? That would be nice…we could take advantage of the counselors, spa-like bathrooms, gym, and all the gourmet foods! Really, I could do some big-time relaxing at this place!

Seriously, I would think that these wonderful accommodations would be just perfect for someone struggling to get over an addiction….I know I feel much better when my surroundings are pretty and peaceful…

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The Sassy Southerner Has Cracked Me Up...Completely!

I haven't been out and about visiting lately...and this is bad because I miss out on posts like this one from my friend Sassy. This gal completely cracks me up....and I'm sure she will crack you up too! Zip on over to her blog and read this post and you'll see exactly what I mean! Too funny!!

Personalized Christmas Books

I have a yearly goal of purchasing a Christmas book to add to our ever-growing collection of books that come out on Thanksgiving Day. We have a nice little collection going and, in all honesty, I feel somewhat bad packing them away after the Christmas season...but that makes it sooo much better when they make their appearance the next year!

The books at Identity Direct would be great books to add to a Christmas collection. Belle would love that these are Personalized Christmas Story Books! Who doesn't like to see their name in print?! There is also a princess book available that would be a great Christmas or birthday gift! Neat!

The Kite Runner Movie

So, who's going to go see The Kite Runner movie coming out in November? I haven't really decided yet...I read the book and thought it was ok so I'm not really sure the movie is calling my name. I do know that a lot of people thought the book was wonderful...one of the best they've ever read so, really, you all might like it just fine! Don't let my review dissuade you!

Anywho...so Pete was reading our local newspaper and he came across an article about the movie and the Afghani actors. Have you heard about this?? I have several questions here....and, really I don't even know where to start. Apparently, the family of the boy playing Hassan did not realize that his character would be raped. They are terribly upset and they want the scene cut because it puts the family's dignity on the line. First, the scene is absolutely necessary or you really don't have the story at all so it can't be cut...second, how did this scene get past the parents?? I read that the boy was not given a script...is that true? Does that happen?? Can someone fill me in here??

Arthur's Chicken Pox

Arthur endures chicken pox with the help of his family...well, with the help of most of this family! That good ol' monster, sibling rivalry, rears it's head several times. This book opened up discussion about jealousy and how we should act when someone is sick. I give this book a thumbs up...anytime a discussion is brought about by a book, that's a great thing!

Belle's Review:
Arthur's Chicken Pox by Marc Brown

Funny part: when DW picks the pink marker instead of the red marker...everyone knows that chicken pox are red not pink!

Gross part: Arthur should not be in the tub with everyone in there with him...they may see his privates. (What?? This is coming from my child who sits on the edge of the tub when I'm trying to have my "Calgon Moment"??!)

What was learned: Don't scratch chicken pox. DW lied because she wanted to be treated the same way as Arthur...she should not lie...

Fun book!