tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21842907534241464272024-02-18T20:09:21.860-07:00The Sassy Mom Shoppekristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-6058267561704255742009-06-13T16:54:00.007-06:002009-06-13T19:11:23.608-06:00Follow Me to a New Home....<div style="text-align: center;"><blockquote><span style="font-size:100%;"><span>Welcome...to my new Link Blog!! You can click over to<span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://domesticallysassy.blogspot.com/">Domestically Sassy!</a></span></span></span> formally known as 'The Sassy Mom Shoppe'<br /></blockquote></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">See you there!<br /></span></div>kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-91840102665495360782009-06-10T16:22:00.002-06:002009-06-10T17:39:36.210-06:00Change is in the Air!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr187/thesassymom/DS%20Blog/New_8.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr187/thesassymom/DS%20Blog/New_8.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">While I was away for a few weeks, I spent a lot of time learning blog design.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> I feel in love it! I've become very addicted to it.<br /><br />So, long story short, I designed two new blogs. I will be moving my personal blog (this one) to a new home and this blog will become my 'Link Blog'...don't know what that is? You'll see ;)<br /><br />I'm also starting a Blog Design Biz....'Eye Candy Designs.' (Coming Soon!)<br /><br />So, mark your calenders, put up post it notes, write on your hand....whatever you do to remember things....<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Monday, June 15 this blog will move over to it's new home!<br /><br />See you there!<br /></span></div></div>kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-25967653351755824052009-06-08T09:42:00.008-06:002009-06-08T11:31:34.151-06:00One Long Day!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXzysf1W7Xk1CMYvecVt-uchy9f40lnqz78MOLkM_az2knFqGvxCNQATCncFfzBdiXZyXxAxbXoUsm-yEk2nWDltd4b7Slp5UdVVPky7-KfNsKIjGo3-XxEGrN05rGsEuSvi_ZHRiq3M/s1600-h/iphone+045.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXzysf1W7Xk1CMYvecVt-uchy9f40lnqz78MOLkM_az2knFqGvxCNQATCncFfzBdiXZyXxAxbXoUsm-yEk2nWDltd4b7Slp5UdVVPky7-KfNsKIjGo3-XxEGrN05rGsEuSvi_ZHRiq3M/s400/iphone+045.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344992808877969490" border="0" /></a>{Capt. Tornado...cutie!}<br /><br />Hello All!!<br /><br />I've missed you!!<br /><br />It's been a long couple of months and I've been enjoying 'almost' all of it. I've totally missed blogging and chatting with friends...but I've loved spending more time with my family. <br /><br />This all started when I tried to <a href="http://theinspiredroom.net/">'Unplug'</a> (previous post) for ONE DAY! Yes, that's right, TRIED!! I never thought of myself as being addicted to the computer until that very long day. All that was asked was to not use electronics for 24 hours...I thought it would be easy. Nope. Not easy. Having withdrawals isn't easy, it's painfully embarrassing.<br /><br />This is what my day looked like on 'Unplug Day':<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>8a - Urge to check email....you never know 'who' could have sent me a message. It could have been very important. Right?</li><li>8:15 - " " " "....you know the rest!</li><li>8:30 - Thinking of reasons for checking email.</li><li>8:45 - Thinking of excuses to check email.</li><li>9a - Panic sets in! I must be missing something. (while 3yo watches movie)</li><li>9:15 - Thinking of taking 3yo to ZOO, while other kids are at school...starts to RAIN!</li><li>9:16 - Thinking of very colorful words to use because it's raining and now what am I going to do?</li><li>9:30 - Bored! Laundry needs to be done and groceries need to be bought but I'm bored!</li><li>9:45 - Thinking of an excuse to use the Internet.</li><li>9:45 1/2 - Got it! My excuse to use the Internet is to get a recipe for cookies (a recipe for cookies that I wouldn't normally use but it gets me one the Internet without feeling guilty because the cookies are for my kids!)</li><li>10a - Decided to do some Digital Scrapbooking and that was the end of that.</li></ul>That is the saddest FAST from ELECTRONICS I've ever seen. <br /><br />So, I got to thinking! Maybe I'm addicted to the computer? You think?<br /><br />I'm sure you'll agree with me, when I say, I needed to 'Cut the Cord!' And I did.<br /><br />It was hard. But the more time that went by, the more time I spent with my family. Especially my 3yo, who was missing out on Mommy time, while the older kids were at school.<br /><br />I'm so glad I learned this lesson, it was hard and embarrassing, but it was necessary for me...to become a better Me, Wife and Mother.<br /><br />Thanks, <a href="http://theinspiredroom.net/">Melissa!</a><br /></div>kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-10622143496126903112009-03-26T16:40:00.004-06:002009-03-26T16:59:19.535-06:00Are YOU going to UNPLUG tomorrow?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMdIt_PqTKRODj3zkWrC2d3DNANmqGrmMixcYCZzOzRfxk3kvcZrArLTPfQW2ZM0__sOfDs9OEIX-Vp2nkacNIKD5TEVNmY84OmTwOLwQkqRYeRXLiDeoPs9bwJ8XhdwcDOY3GpS-SPI/s1600-h/Unplug.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMdIt_PqTKRODj3zkWrC2d3DNANmqGrmMixcYCZzOzRfxk3kvcZrArLTPfQW2ZM0__sOfDs9OEIX-Vp2nkacNIKD5TEVNmY84OmTwOLwQkqRYeRXLiDeoPs9bwJ8XhdwcDOY3GpS-SPI/s400/Unplug.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317630674129614898" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Friday, March 27 is <a href="http://asoftplacetoland-kimba.blogspot.com/2009/03/step-away-from-computer.html">Unplug Day!!</a> You can get more details from one of my favorite Interior Designers...<a href="http://asoftplacetoland-kimba.blogspot.com/">A Soft Place To Land!</a><br /><br />This is going to be more difficult than I thought. I was planning on taking Captain Tornado to the Zoo, but since we were hit with a Blizzard of Snow today, I have NO Plans! What will I do? Yes, the snow has melted but it's FREEZING outside. I don't like to be cold.<br /><br />I'm going to have to get creative. Wish me luck ;)<br /><br />Just FYI, I have ALL my excuses written down, so when you all ask what I did...I'll be able to answer YOU, with a REALLY Good Reason to WHY...I HAD to use my 'Puter!!<br /><br />Have a Great Day, tomorrow...because I won't be here {{wink, wink}}<br /><br /></div>kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-26077141902318787602009-03-24T15:03:00.008-06:002009-03-24T16:05:36.898-06:00HomeMaker Pro ~Spontaneous Love!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWQZ8hrOf6K-K2vl1N5WrwxbgXJXt9TteDc3iqp_NuLM92tHgUqly2-w1r11bQ63y4k2-5QbsIO-Vh2_UviknBQsQ0ER5eZH_rQBkyF6g3KhpquOpZz9H3Adu-QmVlEeEiAoA8iIkLzM/s1600-h/March+09+090.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWQZ8hrOf6K-K2vl1N5WrwxbgXJXt9TteDc3iqp_NuLM92tHgUqly2-w1r11bQ63y4k2-5QbsIO-Vh2_UviknBQsQ0ER5eZH_rQBkyF6g3KhpquOpZz9H3Adu-QmVlEeEiAoA8iIkLzM/s400/March+09+090.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316875637857025442" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">{Mr. Man and Captain Tornado}</span><br /></span></div><br />A couple weekends ago we told our kids to grab pj's, clean clothes and a swimsuit and get in the car. Oh and a toothbrush:) They had NO idea where we were going and FRANKLY..we only kinda new! I'm a Spontaneous Person, to a fault, Mr. Man says! It took 30 minutes and we were off on a mini vacation. A couple miles down the road we had to turn around! Forgot a few things, then we were off, again!<br /><br />We stopped every couple hours to play at parks, eat, etc. My Super kids were sooooo good in the car. I'm thinking it was because they had NO idea where we were going.<br /><br />By the time we got to St. George it was 8pm, yes it took 7 hours to get there! We got a hotel, had dinner, went swimming and went to bed. The next morning we ate at Denny's, the first and the last time we take 7 kids to a restaurant and let them get whatever they wanted. Haha! Spending a small fortune on breakfast was part of the experience, at least that's what we are telling ourselves.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUZQOxe226Et-X_L3toXRS20zGGZ9IlX0ExKPCFh6stqZdTX5RCBBAKc3OE1veOPsHuj4RFPojqBIjIYuFV_PLQ90v3eghZWyEShErebBcHL8s_JOIKQepbyGMB2yJreeSvwLi2BRYeo/s1600-h/March+09+091.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUZQOxe226Et-X_L3toXRS20zGGZ9IlX0ExKPCFh6stqZdTX5RCBBAKc3OE1veOPsHuj4RFPojqBIjIYuFV_PLQ90v3eghZWyEShErebBcHL8s_JOIKQepbyGMB2yJreeSvwLi2BRYeo/s400/March+09+091.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316869993713145074" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">{Mr. Man and Captain Tornado on the rock thing that has DIXIE on it}</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOzRRNKv4BOes14y0Ts2-Cjp4XRafwipeyoyhUQ9sQkb5tffQb-EHFb-s-0EM-kvA6CGsO7ygXsGzf8p_xX3KetUqIfLboce6lj-WlIgxnWnzk_KQ0SuwxNHvXsdk4-COuHhul07c5Nv8/s1600-h/March+09+093.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOzRRNKv4BOes14y0Ts2-Cjp4XRafwipeyoyhUQ9sQkb5tffQb-EHFb-s-0EM-kvA6CGsO7ygXsGzf8p_xX3KetUqIfLboce6lj-WlIgxnWnzk_KQ0SuwxNHvXsdk4-COuHhul07c5Nv8/s400/March+09+093.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316874483181892514" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">{My Sassy Family on top of the DIXIE rock...I think you got enough of ME in the last post! See the Temple on the right? }</span></span><br /><br /></div>Did I mention, we drove into Arizona, just so my kids could stand on Arizona soil and say they've been there! I know, I know...we're AMAZING PARENTS!<br /><br />We drove back into our driveway by 9pm Sunday night...it was a fast trip but worth it! <br /><br />Sometimes, we need to get away and spend time with each other.kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-74995069403639094592009-03-20T12:38:00.007-06:002009-03-21T20:25:28.867-06:00Extreme MakeOver or Not! Part 2This is what 5 hours at the salon looks like....I went from a lot of BLEACH, to a lot of BROWN! My hair hasn't been this healthy for a long time! I went a little shorter than I wanted because of the damage to my ends.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_PwOQHet175TfLFhfBiCykZqqNcwZPmUcLNGdZpZIQL6vfRcVI-hirIEGEzBFGpbtXxukDMxpJjjHO0kdGrIoqrUorVGZUlYIGiMaWeYJLOgM7rssfGddV6aDamQ5lXK9dStFVxmu0k/s1600-h/Picnik+collage.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_PwOQHet175TfLFhfBiCykZqqNcwZPmUcLNGdZpZIQL6vfRcVI-hirIEGEzBFGpbtXxukDMxpJjjHO0kdGrIoqrUorVGZUlYIGiMaWeYJLOgM7rssfGddV6aDamQ5lXK9dStFVxmu0k/s400/Picnik+collage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315358786802625458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">{New Bangs! Haven't had those in a while}</span></span><br /></div><br />My natural hair color looks like this just without the highlights, I think! I've been coloring for so long, l'm not sure what my natural color is. I do know that my hair has a TON of GRAY!! Next time, I have a 2 month out growth, I'll take a picture of the HUGE patch of gray on top my head:(<div style="text-align: center;"><br />The two bloggers I used as examples are:<br /><br />Jennifer from<a href="http://theboysquad.blogspot.com/"> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Petersons Go Public.</span></span></a>...Click <span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://theboysquad.blogspot.com/2008/11/friday-fotos-did-you-even-know-we-were.html">HERE</a></span> to see the photo I used for my haircut! {two pic's down sitting with her boys}<br /><br />and...<br /><br />Laurie from<span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://tipjunkie.blogspot.com/"> Tip Junkie</a></span>..Click <a href="http://tipjunkie.blogspot.com/2008/07/welcome-to-tip-junkie.html"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">HERE</span></span></a> to see the photo I used as an example for my hair color(s). I went a little darker! ;)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Related Post: <a href="http://thesassymomshoppe.blogspot.com/2009/03/extreme-makeover-or-not.html">Extreme Make-Over or Not!<br /></a></div><a href="http://thesassymomshoppe.blogspot.com/2009/03/extreme-makeover-or-not.html"><br /></a></div><a href="http://thesassymomshoppe.blogspot.com/2009/03/extreme-makeover-or-not.html"><br /></a>kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-58201999620191675202009-03-19T17:21:00.004-06:002009-03-19T17:50:23.170-06:00Extreme MakeOver or Not!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDK1z4HvwczyfucVX41NbMCv1nGW1r2NDZHnS78vkdYckd_lKG0_JDQ3tElKtfmsooaN7CMO9FEPGXPChcrbIaG1Wr-20W82IJYsEUL6c_PERTQ8cUh_o8rCAv1S-AXP8lhbbRE1eAr4/s1600-h/iPhone+003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 328px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDK1z4HvwczyfucVX41NbMCv1nGW1r2NDZHnS78vkdYckd_lKG0_JDQ3tElKtfmsooaN7CMO9FEPGXPChcrbIaG1Wr-20W82IJYsEUL6c_PERTQ8cUh_o8rCAv1S-AXP8lhbbRE1eAr4/s400/iPhone+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315050311069790626" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">{Courtesy of The Sassy Mom;)}</span></span><br /></div><br />Today was a very exciting day for me. I spent 5 hours at the salon getting my hair all decked out. I couldn't decide on a color so I told My very own Stylist to do whatever!<br /><br />Ha Ha, no way...I'm way to controlling to let loose like that.<br /><br />Actually, I was very specific about my color and cut. I took in two pictures so she would know exactly what I wanted. My Stylist has requested I ALWAYS bring in pictures of 'what' I want done. She says I'm waaaayyyy to OCD and she's VERY tired of 'fixing' the color or cut a day later. Good thing she's family or I would get my feelings hurt.<br /><br />Tomorrow, I'll show you 'WHO' was in the pictures I gave to My Stylist. Two of my favorite bloggers in fact. Oh, and I'll post a pic of my New Hair;)kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-52718303760560591562009-03-18T13:53:00.004-06:002009-03-18T14:22:03.091-06:00Super Sassy Find!!If you're like ME, and you should be;), you LOVE shoes!! And a Super Great Deal!! Ohhh and you also have to be Super Cheap! None of the high priced shoes here...I'm way to cheap!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you're not a shoe lover that's okay..you can stay!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Just to clear up my love for shoes...I don't have a ton of shoes, because I'm way to picky! But the pairs I do have are very special and were made just for me! Your shoes aren't made especially for you? Sorry. I'm also not into high heels. I would surely tip over and break something. I like to stay close to the ground, that way falling doesn't hurt or look as bad. <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">My logic, what can I say?</span></span><br /><br />My trips to consignment stores and yard sales are very rewarding when I find a pair of shoes with my name on them. So when I went to my favorite 'used' store, they now me by name there, I was SUPER excited to find a 'Super Sassy Find!'. And here they are:<br /></div><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6PnTuGDL9jJrdibxwH28mORa2bd9hIb1KPrZTe1dZOGj0RysveKPopK_DnWgARFb9jN1LfFd6c5WDGDsiiDCTeSJ76O812k-nNRhC_Stqz-exnrKtwQQSeIRo2uSZV4N9a46KKKX_AoI/s1600-h/iPhone+013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6PnTuGDL9jJrdibxwH28mORa2bd9hIb1KPrZTe1dZOGj0RysveKPopK_DnWgARFb9jN1LfFd6c5WDGDsiiDCTeSJ76O812k-nNRhC_Stqz-exnrKtwQQSeIRo2uSZV4N9a46KKKX_AoI/s400/iPhone+013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314620354165918658" border="0" /></a><br />Perfect condition! No scraps, scratches or stains!! And I'm pretty sure they've never been worn. The soles aren't scuffed and the inside has no wear, at all! Aren't I lucky?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNizSQmKnb2Nz_zOLvqISfYldAYuldf06Vb9NsnDfXzfc1SNFHqy1eEsRibxQEL2v07xMh4isQavpyoHjAwU-peimchWeJQHNR7oVTnqOpzk82m3kqfrS0Ew3Ak8ayt0bpZym0YIKqdDY/s1600-h/iPhone+014.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNizSQmKnb2Nz_zOLvqISfYldAYuldf06Vb9NsnDfXzfc1SNFHqy1eEsRibxQEL2v07xMh4isQavpyoHjAwU-peimchWeJQHNR7oVTnqOpzk82m3kqfrS0Ew3Ak8ayt0bpZym0YIKqdDY/s400/iPhone+014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314620471700650242" border="0" /></a>Would you like to know what they cost me? I'm sure you do...I paid a WHOPPING<span style="font-size:180%;"> $3</span>. I'm good!kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-73840196263919494082009-03-16T13:17:00.006-06:002009-03-16T14:26:52.495-06:00Homemaker Pro #6 Forgetful and Disorganized!<span style="font-size:100%;">I could start off by telling you the best made up story for missing the last two HPro posts BUT...that would be YET another excuse for my forgetfulness and disorganization! So instead, I'm going to tell YOU how to be forgetful and disorganized, like me! It's very complex so please try to keep up.<br /><br />First - You MUST, and I repeat, You MUST...live on 5 hours of sleep each night! With interruptions. If you don't have children to wake up in the middle of the night, set your alarm at 2am and 5am.<br /><br />2nd - You'll need 35 minutes to get ready in the morning! Yes, that's including a shower! Hair, Make-Up, Etc. Take off 5 minutes if your phone rings and 5 minutes if you want to eat something.<br /><br />3. - You get to take your children to school....see if you make it out of the parking lot without a child saying they FORGOT something! To bad, get out! </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">{You have to talk like that to be like me!}</span><br /><br />Four! - While six of your kids are at school....</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">This is important so listen UP!</span>....YOU MUST follow a 2yo around with Clorox Bleach and a washcloth cleaning the walls and furniture, for 7 hours. Mr. Man calls this one Picasso!<br /><br />5th - </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >This one's TRICKY so pay attention. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"> Make sure to get ALL your Appts in your calender, iPHONE, Planner, sticky notes(everywhere) and on your bathroom mirror with lipstick....and Don't forget to tell your secretary, you don't have a secretary? I feel sorry for you! After all this is done, YOU MUST...forget the appointment and pay the 'NO SHOW' fee! </span><span style="font-size:100%;">{Don't ask how many times I've done this, it would be WAY to embarrassing.}<br /><br />6. - YOU MUST intentionally forget to make a 'weekly menu' for dinners. Secretly hoping a COOK will show up at 5pm every night to cook a super yummy meal, then vanish into the night so EVERYONE thinks it was YOU who came up with the most amazing meal EVER! </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">{twisted, I know!}</span><br /><br />Seventh - Your PANTRY has to look like a Tornado hit it! <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">{'nuff said}</span><br /><br />8TH - </span><span>Your list of 'PROJECTS' should be at least...oh, I don't know...1 mile long! If you are NOT weighed down with 'projects'..like sewing, decorating your kids rooms, scrapbooking, painting, etc. You cannot be like ME! You HAVE to be totally weighed down, SORRY.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />NINE - In your spare time, </span><span><span>EAT</span><span> as much CHOCOLATE as you can so you gain 15-20lbs. I told you it was gonna be hard to be like ME! You have to work at it.<br /><br />10. - Use this MOTTO......<span style="font-size:130%;">.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">i'M A pROfessioNAL heRe!! I'm working!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Now, you have all the skills to be like ME, Forgetful and Disorganized! <br /><br />TTFN!<br /></span></span></span></span></span>kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-58964170740531982412009-03-10T18:48:00.009-06:002009-03-10T23:47:57.917-06:00A New Look....<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhREID0hlNGN9u5wZi2GSIMn8r42mYz1tqoKxittkgrgE58V19iodg9lP3T8WcDqrDR2SSGw8jscQg2zPESc3hNGkA3_kLC8d4VnKcSKQ9TOdxJYJGvpnQqM4CJqwsYnfcJNv4jvp0x_tY/s1600-h/002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhREID0hlNGN9u5wZi2GSIMn8r42mYz1tqoKxittkgrgE58V19iodg9lP3T8WcDqrDR2SSGw8jscQg2zPESc3hNGkA3_kLC8d4VnKcSKQ9TOdxJYJGvpnQqM4CJqwsYnfcJNv4jvp0x_tY/s400/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311795300138597810" border="0" /></a>{blog design by:<a href="http://www.graphicallydesigning.com/"> Graphically Designing</a>, the best blog designer EVER!}<br /><br /></div>Things are changing around here.<br /><br />I've grown out of 'The Sassy Mom'. Sad, I know! But change is a GOOD thing, right? 'Domestically Sassy' says more of who I am and what I do...if that makes ANY sense at all. The url will stay the same, for now! ;)<br /><br />Great things are planned for this blog, so you'll want to stay tuned for more about me and my domestic self :)<br /><br />Oh..and don't forget to grab my NEW button!! I made it myself.kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-713491017730098042009-03-08T21:28:00.002-06:002009-03-08T21:47:01.482-06:00and the WINNER is......<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-eC0HgGGCokx6ImpKLwCvanKa4EXhkpBEIa-LXoYVCOWQnmQEOFJ0J-XRfZu0XZjeGHecPd2udZxHS4K0jV4vwSPoo2b6AxpHR4xvsHeexkp8Tr-RYd8ZptDFJXLREM0_XSLhHpdl81I/s1600-h/RANDOM.ORG+-+Integer+Generator_1236569229663.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-eC0HgGGCokx6ImpKLwCvanKa4EXhkpBEIa-LXoYVCOWQnmQEOFJ0J-XRfZu0XZjeGHecPd2udZxHS4K0jV4vwSPoo2b6AxpHR4xvsHeexkp8Tr-RYd8ZptDFJXLREM0_XSLhHpdl81I/s400/RANDOM.ORG+-+Integer+Generator_1236569229663.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311024891035228066" border="0" /></a>And the winner is:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lemonademama.com/">Gwynne from Lemonade Mama</a><br /><br />Congrats Gwynne!!<br /><br />If you haven't taken a tour through Gwynne's NEW blog, <a href="http://www.lemonademama.com/">Lemonade Mama</a>, you're missing out! She's a Glass Half FULL kinda gal! With all her challenges she manages to keep a positive outlook on life and raise a Tween boy. She uplifts others when..even she may be down. I'm thankful to know her and consider her to be a Friend!<br /></div>kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-41668835102560685952009-03-08T14:10:00.000-06:002009-03-08T14:10:00.292-06:00This Blog is G rated....for ALL Ages:)<center><a href="http://www.oneplusyou.com/bb/blog_rating"><img style="border: medium none ;" src="http://www.oneplusyou.com/q/img/bb_badges/rated_g.jpg" alt="OnePlusYou Quizzes and Widgets" /></a><p></p></center>I found this on a friends blog, <a href="http://ejsmomej.blogspot.com/2009/03/this-blog-is-rated.html">From Son Up to Son Down</a>...and had to see what my blog was rated. I was thankful for the G rating...I don't know what I would do if I got anything else. I mean..what would people say if I got a PG or a PG-13...hmmmm, that's scary to think about!<br /><br />Iwill admit the G rating was because I said 'crack' once! What would it have been if I didn't say that? So glad you asked...I've gone back and changed it, just to see if my rating would change.<br /><br />Well, it didn't! No change, at all! I was hoping for an E for Everyone...Dang! I'll have to deal with a G rating...haha!<br /><br />What's your blog rating?kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-17069606242755332632009-03-04T00:00:00.010-07:002009-03-04T14:52:14.549-07:00The Sassy Shoppe and a Giveaway!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7qxmV2WaXdR-SvFkVYK1xN7_QrKFcHUxcbLMkAonk5FxiCFCasZqcSRWXCEpDDZWjDVJ_Tkjbo5ykrr_jozX0ps8rSUtJ7moISJM0oyIfG9CXjdpQcy_VxR8QZV5X5tOndxkvTdpFio/s1600-h/iusb_760x100.6116708.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 53px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7qxmV2WaXdR-SvFkVYK1xN7_QrKFcHUxcbLMkAonk5FxiCFCasZqcSRWXCEpDDZWjDVJ_Tkjbo5ykrr_jozX0ps8rSUtJ7moISJM0oyIfG9CXjdpQcy_VxR8QZV5X5tOndxkvTdpFio/s400/iusb_760x100.6116708.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309426277922617570" border="0" /></a>If you know me, you know how much I love to sew. This passion started when I was young...I loved to sew and buy FABRIC!! If I could get paid for BUYING and DESIGNING fabric, I would think I had died and gone to heaven. So, I decided to open an Etsy shoppe to sell my much loved designs...most of them I didn't want to sell...I wanted to keep them! But...I had to sell something to make up for the money I was spending on fabric;) I started a shop and later discovered the name I was using was...not acceptable! It had to be changed, good things DO NOT come up when Googled :(<br /><br />That's brings me to NOW...a new shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6945371">'The Sassy Shoppe'</a>....and a Giveaway!! Yippee! Any excuse for a PARTY, right!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglDDe_Bu7n-rmcwgpAIVHy3ItAGLccCaymsV_kV5tfUutsbiuUgdTZ2Yja2Lx__oYAc7Ro92IDhDCAfNI9nl_OVgBe5Sonyj792M4QrJLoWUYUDaEIPGmHdrN8Ptd4xik6rj9K5NhZ5CE/s1600-h/500px.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglDDe_Bu7n-rmcwgpAIVHy3ItAGLccCaymsV_kV5tfUutsbiuUgdTZ2Yja2Lx__oYAc7Ro92IDhDCAfNI9nl_OVgBe5Sonyj792M4QrJLoWUYUDaEIPGmHdrN8Ptd4xik6rj9K5NhZ5CE/s400/500px.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309088485577392562" border="0" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"> This contest is for a Sassy Eye Mask or a Sassy Head Wrap...winner chooses!<br /></div><br />To be entered in this drawing:<br /></div><br />~Leave a comment for an entry.<br /><br />~Tweet this for another entry, come back and comment again that you tweeted:<br /><br /> @thesassymom is having a Giveaway! Enter here: <a>http://alturl.com/8i6</a><br /><br />~You can come back and leave 1 comment and 1 twitter comment each day until the contest is over.<br /><br />Giveaway ends Saturday at 8pm CST. I will use Random.Org to find out who the winner is...it's the best way;)<br /><br />Have Fun!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzMM9OfubilNv0TYRrxeluFqKJoA-u9QUhB9g2cDnQCV4-Y76y15h_CjqSLI60OREzRFlDqD47ix2ioTsZhns5xzWWNbqz1ROm1qn2sUoKkDYEs0rzWG4RNVWchjJ3iGCswKi6ORvEL0/s1600-h/3329206046_9687ca33dd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 363px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzMM9OfubilNv0TYRrxeluFqKJoA-u9QUhB9g2cDnQCV4-Y76y15h_CjqSLI60OREzRFlDqD47ix2ioTsZhns5xzWWNbqz1ROm1qn2sUoKkDYEs0rzWG4RNVWchjJ3iGCswKi6ORvEL0/s400/3329206046_9687ca33dd.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309433890142061986" border="0" /></a>{<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21846922">Sassy Head Wrap</a>...fancy for Headband...I'm so funny! Made with High Quality Quilters Fabric. Measurements: 2 1/2" (at widest part) x 18 1/2", elastic straps are 3 1/2"}<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6ONtfxmzWuCbfWZ0A3VuDLxo0OrrdUcbumAgokWLCQuCjwTSGE0pFTtvOXlcBzhH-sw0wnY6oT14bNcZHFmmEJzuGUpiDZQ89oQXkF-WyfoN17pE_tw10hWMXJE_mVsbvz7sCUXdmuE/s1600-h/sassy+shoppe+024.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6ONtfxmzWuCbfWZ0A3VuDLxo0OrrdUcbumAgokWLCQuCjwTSGE0pFTtvOXlcBzhH-sw0wnY6oT14bNcZHFmmEJzuGUpiDZQ89oQXkF-WyfoN17pE_tw10hWMXJE_mVsbvz7sCUXdmuE/s400/sassy+shoppe+024.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309169378072459314" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21798799">{Sassy Eye Masks</a> are made with High Quality Quilters Fabric, batting and Soft Flannel on the back. They measure 3 1/2" x 9" with a 13" elastic strap.}<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihObF5etPxq3UE1kcJ2o1QI8Dnjhgefb4p-pz5V7ll-wqehaOmVE70Dy2oymJ2AQQyKtFoOCu4W6x5np111lrZjM1hCvBFHkbtJ62l9NNAI9uxCrQ8h9GWRqq0gh9aPj5WHy-GYOQyfAk/s1600-h/sassy+shoppe+020.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihObF5etPxq3UE1kcJ2o1QI8Dnjhgefb4p-pz5V7ll-wqehaOmVE70Dy2oymJ2AQQyKtFoOCu4W6x5np111lrZjM1hCvBFHkbtJ62l9NNAI9uxCrQ8h9GWRqq0gh9aPj5WHy-GYOQyfAk/s400/sassy+shoppe+020.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309169369945564546" border="0" /></a><br />Items will be added to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6945371">The Sassy Shoppe</a> weekly.kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-68471659752002524852009-02-27T21:17:00.004-07:002009-02-27T22:19:00.977-07:00Sassy Mama's!!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqEAkdIrMBU0c0vgKZcV-5VB7pxWjioq7xpA_GCLJO9Y34EByzL0n_LwfCunVvK24gM3-LKN0tc1yIi5y60boz_bnumSJz_iJBNX6DF5nAqOneuQOHcj6dU0yyuX1DUT-clOCsLdmy7K0/s1600-h/sassy16.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 139px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqEAkdIrMBU0c0vgKZcV-5VB7pxWjioq7xpA_GCLJO9Y34EByzL0n_LwfCunVvK24gM3-LKN0tc1yIi5y60boz_bnumSJz_iJBNX6DF5nAqOneuQOHcj6dU0yyuX1DUT-clOCsLdmy7K0/s400/sassy16.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307697590009689362" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">{I'm a Sassy 16! Find out more about the Sassy 16 <a href="http://www.sassy-mamas.com/">HERE</a>!}<br /></span><br /></div>Are you a Sassy Mama? If not...what are you waiting for? Click on over to <a href="http://www.sassy-mamas.com/">Sassy Mama's</a> and get registered! It's a Super Sassy Social Network you won't want to miss out on....Lots of Groups and Discussions to join. A whole lot of Sassy'ness going on...Not to mention the Giveaways to come!<br /><br />I fit in very well over there....ask my children!kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-46274694915177893752009-02-25T20:33:00.003-07:002009-02-25T21:27:00.394-07:00Homemaker Pro #5 Forget It!I'll just start out by saying...I forgot!<br /><br />Can you believe I forgot to put up my posts! I haven't posted a post since last Thursday...that's odd! How could I just forget? It's not like I have a Super Great Man to take care of and kids to keep track of and groceries to buy and bills to pay and appts to keep (don't miss dr. appts...they make you pay $40) and bathrooms to clean...you get the picture!<br /><br />It's not like I have a ton on my plate, RIGHT?<br /><br />So, I asked myself...'Self, why are you so forgetful?' and this is what I said...'What was the question?' There you have it! It's all explained right there...Sad, really!<br /><br />So...instead of a well thought out post for all my favorite bloggers to read...I will tell you about my day...<br /><br />After taking my kids to school and listening to <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chickswhochat">Chicks Who Chat</a> @ 10am, every weekday (shameless plug). I knew I had to get out of the house and feel the warm sun and SHOP! So I drove on over to Gardner Village...nestled on a curve of a road in West Jordan, Utah:) I picked out new fabric for my Sassy Eye Masks, with a 2 yo...he was so good!<br /><br />Anyway...the two of us walked around the lovely grounds, stopping every few steps to explore something new. We saw ducks, fish, rocks, shops, and a whole bunch of other stuff. For him, there was no rush, no worries, no fears. Just an innocent child living and exploring.<br /><br />We spent over an hour being together when we stopped for a snack. He wanted a great big cookie, bigger than his hand, with red frosting and sugar crystals on top. I got a Diet Coke. He informed me that the crystals were 'spicey'...I said they were 'sweet'. He argued a little before tasting the sugar. He looked at me and said 'SWEET', with a big smile...I couldn't help but laugh and feel very thankful for everything I have. <br /><br />It was a great day.kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-57373905282365518352009-02-18T10:57:00.008-07:002009-02-18T12:05:12.654-07:00Super Sassy Find!! Torso or Bust?Have you ever seen one of these? I've only seen them in display windows...I've always loved them! Don't ask why? I just do!<br /><br />Soooo...I snatched this SSF up, at an Auction my FIL invited us to, before anyone could bid on it! Not really...but totally thought about it! Wouldn't you know it, it was at the very bottom of the items to be auctioned and we had to wait, for like..hours;)! I wasn't leaving without it! Unless it was MORE than $20. Did I tell you I was cheap?<br /><br />Anyway, Mr. Man was the highest bidder...WooHoo! He loves me! Oh, you want to know how much we paid...read on!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpcHUmppYVqUFYhVNJ44uaUB_PDxFzYh-QpNfR1p4NA4OootG07FL0rD_Wx_EQN2Nez3Z5qikz6Q8lI1NRWf2tamm_FrkjeGYz39ydQlFE-7ECtJhlM5xBDKfRacfsJS0WhrDDjat_ng/s1600-h/2+09+012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 295px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpcHUmppYVqUFYhVNJ44uaUB_PDxFzYh-QpNfR1p4NA4OootG07FL0rD_Wx_EQN2Nez3Z5qikz6Q8lI1NRWf2tamm_FrkjeGYz39ydQlFE-7ECtJhlM5xBDKfRacfsJS0WhrDDjat_ng/s400/2+09+012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304198310317034802" border="0" /></a>After winning this BEAUTIFUL, FINE, LOVELY...piece of Accessory, that came with 2 boxes of register tape (don't know what to do with that?) and 4 heads (you know, the heads for wigs to rest on)...had no use for them so I threw them out! After my daughters painted all over them. The register tape, not sure what to do with those. But..they have their own special place in the GARAGE! Love you, Mr. Man!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHP70FzOVj3UwTVyQF2gLg5sWHoBEiP_Fr5IVfzzAUpERVwrkJI77ux8eHNVokiigSIPRr9QuvqMH1C2P7LgfUJRCl7rRaOITIUBKmrcz6DZyFY1s8fzv_OSn0mzH-idsiSIto98Y_8EY/s1600-h/2+09+013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHP70FzOVj3UwTVyQF2gLg5sWHoBEiP_Fr5IVfzzAUpERVwrkJI77ux8eHNVokiigSIPRr9QuvqMH1C2P7LgfUJRCl7rRaOITIUBKmrcz6DZyFY1s8fzv_OSn0mzH-idsiSIto98Y_8EY/s400/2+09+013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304215225997551986" border="0" /></a><br />So, what do you do with something so special?...Hang JEWELRY on it and put it next to your bed! What else? What would you do with it?<br /><br />And, by the way...it was listed as a 'Torso'...I said it was called a 'Bust'. What do you think?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Oh..and we only paid $7.50 for all of it! Mr. Man did GOOD!<br /></span></div>kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-73062698948238292002009-02-16T08:54:00.007-07:002009-02-16T10:40:13.396-07:00Homemaker Pro #4 What's a MOM Worth?I'm so excited about today's HPro post. I know...it doesn't take much to get me excited. But, to me, this is HUGE!! Are you ready?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >My salary for being a SAHM is...<span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">$224,000</span>!!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks to Mom.Salary.com...I was able to find out what I'm worth...in dollars. I mean...even $224,000 a year, doesn't come close to what a MOM is really worth. Or even, a wife who takes care of her hubby and works or any SASSY Gal for that matter! You don't have to be a mother to be worth MILLIONS!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimO8QwQwKSds04uP6va-szIQgqQ6ZW80cRszYLBKzn1hGpfwyw-rvxFOdPVW7tC6lnpyLfOEpxWh8mhGza4BopuQgvcfnSQROTApCZdaOrRzySb6p0XBTHzNtM8uIBVaYk9iR_VPhlhKo/s1600-h/mom.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 157px; height: 27px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimO8QwQwKSds04uP6va-szIQgqQ6ZW80cRszYLBKzn1hGpfwyw-rvxFOdPVW7tC6lnpyLfOEpxWh8mhGza4BopuQgvcfnSQROTApCZdaOrRzySb6p0XBTHzNtM8uIBVaYk9iR_VPhlhKo/s400/mom.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303428814436832178" border="0" /></a></div></div>This is the break-down of Me, notice that General Maintenance Worker, Nutritionist, Plumber and Logistics Analyzer are all ZERO's. This is because Mr. Man takes care of the Maintenance, Plumbing and Analyzing. And, the Nutritionist part...hmmm, we have a <a href="http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp">Diabetic</a>, a <a href="http://www.celiac.com/">Celiac</a> and some very picky eaters that make this category VOID!<br /><br />....ignore all the little boxes..can't get rid of them! haha<br /><br /><table width="465" border="0" bordercolor="#000000" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr height="5"><td class="font1_bold_black" colspan="2" width="309">Earning Statement </td> <td class="font1_bold_black" colspan="2" width="156" align="right"> Our Family<img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" width="10" height="1" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="5"> <td class="font_black" colspan="2"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" width="10" height="1" />For the year ending: <b>February 2009</b> </td> <td class="font1_bold_black" colspan="2" align="left"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" height="1" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="5"> <td class="font_black" colspan=""> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" width="10" height="2" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="2"> <td class="font_bold_gray" width="230"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" width="10" height="1" />Job title </td> <td class="font_bold_gray" align="center"> Hourly Rate </td> <td class="font_bold_gray" width="75" align="right"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" height="1" />Hours worked </td> <td class="font1_bold_black" width="55" align="left"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" height="1" /> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top" height="212"> <td colspan="4" width="17"> <table width="455" border="0" bordercolor="#000000" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Housekeeper </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$8.83 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">1,040 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Day Care Center Teacher </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$12.07 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">1,040 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Cook </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$12.25 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">624 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Computer Operator </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$14.09 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">520 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Laundry Machine Operator </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$9.06 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">780 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Janitor </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$9.29 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">520 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Facilities Manager </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$31.66 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">780 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Chief Executive Officer </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$62.13 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">780 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Van Driver </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$14.56 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">260 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Psychologist </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$33.37 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">416 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Interior Designer </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$16.87 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">260 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Administrative Assistant </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$15.26 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">260 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Event Planner </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$23.02 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">260 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Bookkeeper </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$15.07 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">260 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />General Maintenance Worker </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$12.99 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">0 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Groundskeeper </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$11.14 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">260 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Nutritionist </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$20.56 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">0 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Staff Nurse - RN </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$25.28 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">260 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Plumber </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$14.60 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">0 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="10"> <td class="font_black" width="230"><img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" />Logistics Analyst </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">$20.25 </td> <td class="font_black" width="65" align="right">0 </td> <td class="font_black" width="75"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="5"> <td> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" height="1" /> </td> <td> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" height="1" /> </td> <td> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" height="1" /> </td> <td class="font_bold_gray" align="center"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" height="1" /> Total Value </td> </tr> <tr height="5"> <td class="font_bold_gray" align="left"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" width="10" height="1" />Regular Hourly Rate </td> <td class="font_bold_black" align="right">$20.09 </td> <td class="font_bold_black" align="right">2,080 </td> <td class="font_bold_black" align="right">$41,784<img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" width="10" height="1" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="1"> <td class="font_bold_gray" align="left"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" width="10" height="1" />Over Time Rate </td> <td class="font_bold_black" align="right">$30.13 </td> <td class="font_bold_black" align="right">6,240 </td> <td class="font_bold_black" align="right">$188,028<img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" width="10" height="1" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="2"> <td class="font_bold_black" colspan="3" valign="top" width="380" align="right"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/clear.gif" height="1" /> </td> <td class="font_bold_black" valign="top" align="left"> <img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/graphics/color_000000.gif" width="100%" height="2" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="2"> <td class="font_bold_black" colspan="4" valign="top" width="455" align="right">$229,813<img src="http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/clear.gif" width="10" height="1" /> </td> </tr> <tr height="45"> <td class="font_bold_black" colspan="4" valign="top" width="380" align="right"> <br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Sooooo, What are YOU worth? To be TOTALLY Honest...I'm pretty sure, my worth is measured by how much CHOCOLATE my kids give me.kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-68429721149536148462009-02-13T15:30:00.000-07:002009-02-13T16:24:16.361-07:00Thank You!!I'm very thankful to family and friends who brought in meals, for a week, and took care of my kids while I was in the hospital....getting my Appendix out! Thank YOU!!<br /><br />Instead of writing 'Thank You' notes..<span style="font-size:78%;">.<span style="font-style: italic;">that wouldn't have been delivered</span></span>...not to good at ty notes in the past. Anyway..I new I would get them delivered if I used CHOCOLATE! So, here's what I did....<br /><br />Popped micro-popcorn and spread it out on two cookie sheets. Then I melted CHOCOLATE!;)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgit-uNj3s1vl8rD0MtDQVhj7_L4Z1N-Qe5jqt241aXCi4pItk1hST88E3fMwOGlWwHyPU7ct38D0WOQt5eMVq9KWrD-PQebncmGoQkhGrtohZcNDL35Goz8rfgnHQgT31DfCQs1yxkdEY/s1600-h/016.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgit-uNj3s1vl8rD0MtDQVhj7_L4Z1N-Qe5jqt241aXCi4pItk1hST88E3fMwOGlWwHyPU7ct38D0WOQt5eMVq9KWrD-PQebncmGoQkhGrtohZcNDL35Goz8rfgnHQgT31DfCQs1yxkdEY/s400/016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302354955002547650" border="0" /></a>CHOCOLATE!!!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxNyUX2CvsQvBiXeJjQqTmorNt-zRLtnPP3-Bb7JbYvpU_v2D-SsqrnVDwbOugOBSSoYtwGaUAoV7j3qzWbz0GGMB9orghnPRvdH5klMEOqhK5zNpIt-hfFD7FDuPzuYSLLO8_BNgaQI/s1600-h/017.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxNyUX2CvsQvBiXeJjQqTmorNt-zRLtnPP3-Bb7JbYvpU_v2D-SsqrnVDwbOugOBSSoYtwGaUAoV7j3qzWbz0GGMB9orghnPRvdH5klMEOqhK5zNpIt-hfFD7FDuPzuYSLLO8_BNgaQI/s400/017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302354794537378658" border="0" /></a>POPCORN!!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGJqpgObi-gO756NCRJSc2oJQmX8UlHsH712N3M5jMLUNdx3vf0O5Rmi-AasHQFUH6kCk2f4I7Cnxu11GcwBTJb38JGqZI2NITB5EYj1hWweWe7zT9KijzpTwdxPMuy0iPBBLVMRTim-E/s1600-h/022.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGJqpgObi-gO756NCRJSc2oJQmX8UlHsH712N3M5jMLUNdx3vf0O5Rmi-AasHQFUH6kCk2f4I7Cnxu11GcwBTJb38JGqZI2NITB5EYj1hWweWe7zT9KijzpTwdxPMuy0iPBBLVMRTim-E/s400/022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302354786532681378" border="0" /></a>I put the melted CHOCOLATE into a sandwich bag, after eating some with a spoon!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_U4hM0ApuQXtjgx9hDzN1h2XvX5ntXVijTJ0YBHFLBJ2CCX8gkHoApfWHVMgetOt_DILI6hnN3FRbxjJ8jdDQkDyBxxT39HsEVX04K2u8MlXBe-3pbWIdj8fUoXaF2gyVF5veNSWt-BU/s1600-h/023.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_U4hM0ApuQXtjgx9hDzN1h2XvX5ntXVijTJ0YBHFLBJ2CCX8gkHoApfWHVMgetOt_DILI6hnN3FRbxjJ8jdDQkDyBxxT39HsEVX04K2u8MlXBe-3pbWIdj8fUoXaF2gyVF5veNSWt-BU/s400/023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302354781406922290" border="0" /></a>I let it dry, forever!! I wanted to try it and it was taking a long time to firm up. I filled up several cello bags with popcorn and cinnamon lips with a red ribbon.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlKpCl3sry9zdv5ADECg88SlfRpRUwMlecWJqTHgBJEdry0TlwOIlSjUu4cqXF5R-Za9Z6G8ZmIEwjAQgsmiD86MEUpRVPhZn8Etq1tTRC7qu6yRx86OwX9lHqRk_ytZLBpH-pbI3_8hw/s1600-h/028.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlKpCl3sry9zdv5ADECg88SlfRpRUwMlecWJqTHgBJEdry0TlwOIlSjUu4cqXF5R-Za9Z6G8ZmIEwjAQgsmiD86MEUpRVPhZn8Etq1tTRC7qu6yRx86OwX9lHqRk_ytZLBpH-pbI3_8hw/s400/028.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302354774717876338" border="0" /></a>I got out my thank you notes...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7aL7j_8akBHugR9vS6v6hfphqhusSu78a5f8EnhDehefyce50QvaIqtdKlhUdo_ZNrVetYnSAOnXCfkc1eTJarqu0VXUR2DMqFrejr0ALGeyY8LU3IE6LkzjKR4ytK247U29rY3i514/s1600-h/029.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7aL7j_8akBHugR9vS6v6hfphqhusSu78a5f8EnhDehefyce50QvaIqtdKlhUdo_ZNrVetYnSAOnXCfkc1eTJarqu0VXUR2DMqFrejr0ALGeyY8LU3IE6LkzjKR4ytK247U29rY3i514/s400/029.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302353990766416290" border="0" /></a>...and chopped them up into 1 inch cards....<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4XTn979g7-rPMz0D6aFOD2MBqAF6578TPrUDGjDH97O3GJc_PHHQwBvy7_LwrgtkdKLdayFPz0ZCKyAsuM51VlL0SYtR1hBT2NBoyU7DQL1hh9rlNXODu8TiP9qoL9dn2D6kElZquyc/s1600-h/031.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4XTn979g7-rPMz0D6aFOD2MBqAF6578TPrUDGjDH97O3GJc_PHHQwBvy7_LwrgtkdKLdayFPz0ZCKyAsuM51VlL0SYtR1hBT2NBoyU7DQL1hh9rlNXODu8TiP9qoL9dn2D6kElZquyc/s400/031.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302354156621219650" border="0" /></a>...used a hole puncher to punch holes...that takes TALENT!!...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLAy2mt3drajYTaY1UzIAWA1xm29hnrplEgVv3iQZpi4YSfYOZ3btEg-8C14o4KaDk1-A-0biZjIHVmwAn3KBS10G0HVWCaU90MJ6pj8M5dwnGKSgxHd9PM3VZ8J6ZQfjeLiJoxbeGrFY/s1600-h/034.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLAy2mt3drajYTaY1UzIAWA1xm29hnrplEgVv3iQZpi4YSfYOZ3btEg-8C14o4KaDk1-A-0biZjIHVmwAn3KBS10G0HVWCaU90MJ6pj8M5dwnGKSgxHd9PM3VZ8J6ZQfjeLiJoxbeGrFY/s400/034.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302353983993663698" border="0" /></a>...wrote my notes on them, no..you can't read what I wrote inside. It's personal!....<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHpsatda435gbfnK9gCe7yX0k1Chfh4gRvOXGbrhyRfAbdrzy9FJ0WTqYFkngmA3ug75iUySna9RVHXUqcGeg0nEEdWitUdLXBky-m_55nb8tBJk88h0Mgb5Qfbx6LP-8jA57SsNrlDJ8/s1600-h/037.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHpsatda435gbfnK9gCe7yX0k1Chfh4gRvOXGbrhyRfAbdrzy9FJ0WTqYFkngmA3ug75iUySna9RVHXUqcGeg0nEEdWitUdLXBky-m_55nb8tBJk88h0Mgb5Qfbx6LP-8jA57SsNrlDJ8/s400/037.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302353975656954898" border="0" /></a>....and WAAAA LAAAA....BEAUTIFUL!<br /><br />Just FYI...don't use Milk Chocolate! The chocolate fell off the popcorn! Next time I use something different! Maybe semi-sweet or molding chocolate....might work better.<br /></div>kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-19593806832402877932009-02-13T08:46:00.005-07:002009-02-13T11:37:18.184-07:00Prince Charming!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiDenL85gO2KX0LZKoe3LT83XrDig49kRi1MFxqqAMK14QDIUoewWJkIMW7ERQB3wjYmaDGkRbaWeJfy_p1nwXMGn9h7-fEYzFc8ldzqVyoBLuWrH9xYLaxb7hGtPzpwmxL7_2F-1AjE/s1600-h/51FS4NW8MCL._SL500_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiDenL85gO2KX0LZKoe3LT83XrDig49kRi1MFxqqAMK14QDIUoewWJkIMW7ERQB3wjYmaDGkRbaWeJfy_p1nwXMGn9h7-fEYzFc8ldzqVyoBLuWrH9xYLaxb7hGtPzpwmxL7_2F-1AjE/s400/51FS4NW8MCL._SL500_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302311671499932402" border="0" /></a>I know it's Valentine's and all...but I just have to tell my SUPER ROMANTIC Christmas Proposal.<br /><br />Mr. Man and I had been dating for almost 2 years (we each had 3 young children), when we were invited to tag along with our SIL and BIL, on the Heber Valley Railroad's Polar Express. We were Super excited because we loved the book so much.<br /><br />When we arrived at the Train Station, it was MAGICAL! We boarded the 'Polar Express', took our seats and waited for the Elves, Mrs. Claus and Santa to join us. As the train started making it's way to the North Pole....two Elves came into our train car....dancing and telling jokes. Then Mrs. Claus handed out freshly baked CHOCOLATE Chip Cookies. Love her. And the Elves served us Hot Cocoa. Love them.<br /><br />As Santa entered our car, from behind us, our kids got SUPER excited. Santa talked to other children and did a lot of 'Ho, Ho, Ho's'. When he got to us...he talked to our kids for a bit and turned to ME and said, 'I heard you've been a GOOD GIRL'. I just smiled:). He handed Mr. Man a small box. Mr. Man got on one knee and said, 'WILL YOU MARRY ME?'...YES, YES and YES!! INCREDIBLE! Can't put into words how MAGICAL it all was. HUGS and KISSES for Everyone.<br /><br />I had no idea Mr Man told our kids, they didn't say a thing! And...the whole train station was aware of what was going to happen....LOVE HIM.<br /><br />Never, in a million years, did I think Prince Charming..really exist!kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-3313427991924855092009-02-12T05:15:00.001-07:002009-02-12T05:15:00.985-07:00Laptop in Repair!It's so true...You never realize how much you miss something until it's gone! Or, in the repair shop! I had to take, 'Puter, in for some DIAGNOSTICS...a lot of overheating and errors, made me take advantage of the Warranty Mr. Man made me get. I would have saved the $350 for the 3 year warranty and bought handbags. I'm so glad I didn't do that...the handbags would be out of style and I would be buying a NEW 'Puter right now. It took me 4 months to save for this one...well, it took 4 months to sell unneeded items in our home to pay for it! WooHOo! Sooo, I'm totally missing my 'Puter and using Mr. Man's computer for a few days.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz54z7KawA0zA9XEEAFgJBrW_byn3gQlRUE0n37fqD9poQl_mTC0aO_YXZIwxKOiV5dnNt3Efs3_IY5jTZDgHdaxisP0hCJSiW4TzY62qmRUDl-SZSEP4dq4VJkt_j8I0HyInPXNYi9E8/s1600-h/acer5610.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz54z7KawA0zA9XEEAFgJBrW_byn3gQlRUE0n37fqD9poQl_mTC0aO_YXZIwxKOiV5dnNt3Efs3_IY5jTZDgHdaxisP0hCJSiW4TzY62qmRUDl-SZSEP4dq4VJkt_j8I0HyInPXNYi9E8/s400/acer5610.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301737626427756418" border="0" /></a>Did I tell you I got an iPhone? Oh yes, I did! For my birthday! I'm still getting used to it...so different from Windows! I love the features and how easy it is to add applications. My dyslexic mind loves this type of format! Maybe I'll get a Mac next time I need a laptop? In the meantime...'Puter's not to happy about the Apple stickers that came with my iPhone. I put a big one on the top of 'Puter. Best of both worlds, right? haha.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERfNL7xz0vpeZFIgccIbqJyKmA1xVWY9fsqpVRIWAhoOUy-Bw7nLvc5cG_m1iv6hZt5ZSHSw86lE9oSK0QjlIeqgQlDpPBU0Mp8jbEP_sAfd32haYlLFIlWBNQLeZ1irscarRaSOmEus/s1600-h/156975359_tp.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERfNL7xz0vpeZFIgccIbqJyKmA1xVWY9fsqpVRIWAhoOUy-Bw7nLvc5cG_m1iv6hZt5ZSHSw86lE9oSK0QjlIeqgQlDpPBU0Mp8jbEP_sAfd32haYlLFIlWBNQLeZ1irscarRaSOmEus/s400/156975359_tp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301734818393492274" border="0" /></a>It's been fun...TTFN!<br /></div>kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-81018937228663152002009-02-11T01:30:00.002-07:002009-02-11T01:48:21.976-07:00Hospital Food!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFmenb5305MeINH8vcjCEZ74Qg_c8XniUt32Mg7Lhhs9p0wOEA1PC6O1ElRXQCcAe8HInpmRIB-lchqsmkRt4t65vZGMz6Xf-UtSCtNwRuGBzZOePnUst_dN6ev5tHkf6RI1HOUK1RbFg/s1600-h/iPhone+018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFmenb5305MeINH8vcjCEZ74Qg_c8XniUt32Mg7Lhhs9p0wOEA1PC6O1ElRXQCcAe8HInpmRIB-lchqsmkRt4t65vZGMz6Xf-UtSCtNwRuGBzZOePnUst_dN6ev5tHkf6RI1HOUK1RbFg/s400/iPhone+018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301455558851085426" border="0" /></a><br />I completely forgot to show you my YUMMY meal I had at the hospital. Mr. Man laughed when I took this picture...he said "You gonna put that on your blog?"...YEP!! I was so hungry and because I have Celiac Disease and put on a low fat diet...this was about all I could have. I was bummed at first....until I tasted the salmon. OMG...I've had salmon, at home and restaurants, and this one takes the cake! It was so good! I had Mr. Man taste some...he loves salmon....he was surprised also. The rice was flavorless but yummy with the salmon. All I really wanted was some CHOCOLATE!!<br /><br />I think I've hit my limit on how many times I can type 'salmon', haha!<br /><br />Anyway, have you had YUMMY hospital food?kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-41362180573637117202009-02-10T00:32:00.000-07:002009-02-10T00:32:01.055-07:00Sassy's Super Finds....<div style="text-align: center;">...more 'WINDOW PANES'..wOOhOO!! This makes 5 panes in my house. For some reason I just love them. Mr. Man just shakes his head when I bring another one home but thankfully he let's me be creative and well, Weird! I loved the clock also..needs a new clock kit, but that's easy!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgud4xe10CArJsB5eVM4sqRUDyh9XxNl07xcrjEAfKKRL7xLukFHILAoLnUO4c8zuyEyv_0GFTOU6D0u1mADpEGJOH9k2NBqNgERzHIB9PIXvSqbBfiMQvP7o4hXKa_n5MGVnn-x_x4cAQ/s1600-h/Untitled-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgud4xe10CArJsB5eVM4sqRUDyh9XxNl07xcrjEAfKKRL7xLukFHILAoLnUO4c8zuyEyv_0GFTOU6D0u1mADpEGJOH9k2NBqNgERzHIB9PIXvSqbBfiMQvP7o4hXKa_n5MGVnn-x_x4cAQ/s400/Untitled-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300902488398153218" border="0" /></a>Now, I just need to find a place for them...hmmm, they would look great in so many places. Should I paint them? What about this....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-3_n8AZZF41SMmcGV46rGUh8ZTFswiU23TB3QYUlyOdLY8zk-3wxIK0vX4VNSrpDz2H7E3nFT7-G0PDw7k0mQErvVwATqGnnrIZVm5HdqFacElReJkYp2wDIrK4wEqq-CH0gNc11FaM/s1600-h/studio-inspiration-board.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-3_n8AZZF41SMmcGV46rGUh8ZTFswiU23TB3QYUlyOdLY8zk-3wxIK0vX4VNSrpDz2H7E3nFT7-G0PDw7k0mQErvVwATqGnnrIZVm5HdqFacElReJkYp2wDIrK4wEqq-CH0gNc11FaM/s400/studio-inspiration-board.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300908842468118482" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">{picture taken from Inspiring Ideas}</span></span><br /><br />I love this <a href="http://jeannewinters.blogspot.com/2009/01/ultimate-inspiration-board.html">Inspiration Board</a>....I could totally be INSPIRED by this! Get the tutorial <a href="http://jeannewinters.blogspot.com/2009/01/ultimate-inspiration-board.html">HERE! </a>I'm thinking, I just need some cork and linoleum paste to get this job going. Looks like fun, RIGHT? I'll post the 'After' when it's done.<br /></div>kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-21603196693496304432009-02-08T23:02:00.008-07:002009-02-09T00:33:46.404-07:00Homemaker Pro #3 Valentine Issue<div style="text-align: center;">Did you know...YOU are a Holiday Coordinator!! It's in your JOB DESCRIPTION, ya know. <br /></div><br />So, Today's Edition of HPro is all about Valentine's Day. Make this week great with these cheap and easy ideas for your Sweetheart, kids, etc. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXgpqNIi2YztA-oTF6ChRlJHhzh7YTiuBydzjRazkIarXDnSa6xH2imOTLZBOegMAukz1l06X_TW7AP7WumDPkilDOmXcJzF2zVJEKAlWgW5bVE7DugIFvaoctRKaHlMjeSjE3ebGTvQ/s1600-h/valentine-vows4-craft.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 373px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXgpqNIi2YztA-oTF6ChRlJHhzh7YTiuBydzjRazkIarXDnSa6xH2imOTLZBOegMAukz1l06X_TW7AP7WumDPkilDOmXcJzF2zVJEKAlWgW5bVE7DugIFvaoctRKaHlMjeSjE3ebGTvQ/s400/valentine-vows4-craft.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300682810678437506" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xg4iIyBoLNjQbBiDVrfUNobioBlVw1S3IbM01mn_0YrR7OVTJg_2_JAsexqNo5spbVmFIvKbJ3Hg-eLI6d6sqKCp_iggbv8nTS0IuoagdxIdrHp3tmELyseaVrHlTWwpqFib7ENVZnM/s1600-h/valentine-vows3-gift.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xg4iIyBoLNjQbBiDVrfUNobioBlVw1S3IbM01mn_0YrR7OVTJg_2_JAsexqNo5spbVmFIvKbJ3Hg-eLI6d6sqKCp_iggbv8nTS0IuoagdxIdrHp3tmELyseaVrHlTWwpqFib7ENVZnM/s400/valentine-vows3-gift.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300682727805402898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">{photo taken from </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://jeannewinters.blogspot.com/">Jeanne Winter's Inspiring Ideas</a><span style="font-style: italic;">}<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;">What a creative way to say I Love You to your main Squeeze. Very easy to make and inexpensive. Get the tutorial <a href="http://jeannewinters.blogspot.com/2009/01/vows-for-your-valentine.html">HERE!</a></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUd6Qc-d7TgQkaIz-baAm83AqT8N7ZtxnIY61xs-VZoNVd9OoFiSVk3BBrcU3DZq9r8FYk4MA227FvEjmXv4B7d251-hu9Scz7QfKD293re5Nl6PnJNOLFsYBCFlCZu1ixUoxSc9JF8Fg/s1600-h/pretzel-front-037.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUd6Qc-d7TgQkaIz-baAm83AqT8N7ZtxnIY61xs-VZoNVd9OoFiSVk3BBrcU3DZq9r8FYk4MA227FvEjmXv4B7d251-hu9Scz7QfKD293re5Nl6PnJNOLFsYBCFlCZu1ixUoxSc9JF8Fg/s400/pretzel-front-037.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300678637982877570" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >{photo taken from <a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/chocolate-dipped-pretzel-hearts">Make and Takes</a>}</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><br />A easy and fun treat to make with your kids. You can find the tutorial <a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/chocolate-dipped-pretzel-hearts">HERE!</a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonM6IWZbKtAJT63QGfSMfuV5tzMJ21zXLQ2beTyrZfcCT8CsPtULyJ7bpUPnNVW3C69bwoLnK0h79Ipv-nZnGWxkvcvQDChmKPTEEWUhw3n05WS6AVyEy-4_CEZZtQVbRO2wn8C4NV04/s1600-h/IMG_4284.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonM6IWZbKtAJT63QGfSMfuV5tzMJ21zXLQ2beTyrZfcCT8CsPtULyJ7bpUPnNVW3C69bwoLnK0h79Ipv-nZnGWxkvcvQDChmKPTEEWUhw3n05WS6AVyEy-4_CEZZtQVbRO2wn8C4NV04/s400/IMG_4284.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300687550785826866" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">{photo taken from </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://j-a-girl.blogspot.com/">Just a Girl</a><span style="font-style: italic;">}</span><br /></span><br />Teacher's are always asking for Hand Sanitizer...who can blame them, right? Well, this is the cutest way to give them some. I'm so in love with these...Totally creative and sooo darn cute! Get the tutorial <a href="http://j-a-girl.blogspot.com/2009/01/teacher-gifts.html">HERE!</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Holiday weeks are always so busy, so plan out your week well. If your kids are having school parties or handing out Valentine's....get it done early. Trust me. I speak from experience...do it early. <br /><br />I would love to hear about your Valentine plans....Do you have any traditions for this holiday?<br /><br />Now...I must find some CHOCOLATE!<br /></div></div>kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-64977101433317468892009-02-08T22:13:00.006-07:002009-02-08T22:59:49.478-07:00I'm a Lucky Winner!<div style="text-align: center;">I entered <a href="http://www.lifewithmy3boybarians.com/">Life With My 3 Boybarions</a> Giveaway...and Won!!<br /><br />I'm the lucky winner of a Beautiful Brooch from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6398734">Kimba's Etsy Shop</a>!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisNwIcXIPqm7Umal1fA8GdmDYcP9VkFtpWHZ2XiZMpwcL0B6Rx5ks74SJ-d6YI0s6upFzRmdLFtWS80pZrWogZLlUzC4sdTM7ZmYGBSWHH249q7UCk39gJd0OzuPHzhrXVZTLrVYTwhlw/s1600-h/brooch1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisNwIcXIPqm7Umal1fA8GdmDYcP9VkFtpWHZ2XiZMpwcL0B6Rx5ks74SJ-d6YI0s6upFzRmdLFtWS80pZrWogZLlUzC4sdTM7ZmYGBSWHH249q7UCk39gJd0OzuPHzhrXVZTLrVYTwhlw/s400/brooch1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300671581712759682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVhKJspfH90o7wNaW_bzTtqp4WbJ6NSJ6GfMxV0uI8LqdaO7IbhKbPzUMwUoUO-SF1Evmi2wl0TRb6GBat6ZY1DwIAZZKgcJrw0lGVCfOA2OTgGLtMmTn1QGVHqaoONXSrWHCPR5a9ng/s1600-h/brooch2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVhKJspfH90o7wNaW_bzTtqp4WbJ6NSJ6GfMxV0uI8LqdaO7IbhKbPzUMwUoUO-SF1Evmi2wl0TRb6GBat6ZY1DwIAZZKgcJrw0lGVCfOA2OTgGLtMmTn1QGVHqaoONXSrWHCPR5a9ng/s400/brooch2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300671588181581010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SzC202xCkxnLPlAbBDVQCGPPNCBrbwkO7Nsy9C6YshlHjhyphenhyphenbTT9HpVgsaNzjcWQdeD1Mk0SeDzsKJY3m46gsW1hdZepxgU1Djs4ZfWVc2siCnNVrTR9Gj-q_mfLjyfJRNSBkTFlExDY/s1600-h/brooch3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SzC202xCkxnLPlAbBDVQCGPPNCBrbwkO7Nsy9C6YshlHjhyphenhyphenbTT9HpVgsaNzjcWQdeD1Mk0SeDzsKJY3m46gsW1hdZepxgU1Djs4ZfWVc2siCnNVrTR9Gj-q_mfLjyfJRNSBkTFlExDY/s400/brooch3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300671588474332434" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks for the Fun.....<a href="http://www.asoftplacetoland-kimba.blogspot.com/">LWM3B</a> and <a href="http://www.asoftplacetoland-kimba.blogspot.com/">Kimba!</a><br /></div>kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184290753424146427.post-58231769157814454622009-02-05T14:36:00.009-07:002009-02-05T15:39:48.480-07:00I've used 4 Sick DaysI've had a great time using 4 SICK DAYS! I only get 10 days a year, on my <span style="font-size:130%;">Homemaker Pro Plan</span>...and they don't roll over! Unless, I'm really GOOD! {<span style="font-size:85%;">nuff said!}</span><br /><br />Over the last few days, I've been able to lounge around and do nothing. Ohhh, how wonderful it's been! I've watched movies all day with my 2 yo, meals were brought in, carpool was taken care of, Mr. Man made me rest, kids kept the house clean...and I'm TOTALLY Thankful for it all!<br /><br />To all my family and friends who helped this week, <span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">THANK YOU! </span></span><br /><br />Now, that I'm feeling better, I have all these plans to go places.....People to see, Places to go! I've been cooped up in my house for 4 days and I want to be outside. I want to drive my Super SUV. I'm excited to drive my Carpool tomorrow. Did I just say that? I must really need to get out. Tonight is MY, I mean 'our', <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Date Night</span></span>....should we go out, should we stay in? Maybe I should 'milk' this MORE? I mean...maybe I should rest up a little more before I venture out with stitches in my belly. I know, I should take it easy a couple more days....I'm making plans for Monday though!!<br /><br />Just FYI...I'll be posting my Homemaker Pro's Benefit Plan, soon!<br /><br />Related Posts:<br /><br /><a href="http://thesassymomshoppe.blogspot.com/2009/01/joys-of-motherhood-week-1.html">Homemaker Pro #1</a><br /><a href="http://thesassymomshoppe.blogspot.com/2009/01/homemaker-pro-week-2.html">Homemaker Pro #2<br /></a>kristin mayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.com7