Are YOU going to UNPLUG tomorrow?

Friday, March 27 is Unplug Day!! You can get more details from one of my favorite Interior Designers...A Soft Place To Land!

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.

I'm going to have to get creative. Wish me luck ;)

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!!

Have a Great Day, tomorrow...because I won't be here {{wink, wink}}

Extreme MakeOver or Not! Part 2

This 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.

{New Bangs! Haven't had those in a while}

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:(

The two bloggers I used as examples are:

Jennifer from The Petersons Go Public....Click HERE to see the photo I used for my haircut! {two pic's down sitting with her boys}

and...

Laurie from Tip Junkie..Click HERE to see the photo I used as an example for my hair color(s). I went a little darker! ;)

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A New Look....

{blog design by: Graphically Designing, the best blog designer EVER!}

Things are changing around here.

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! ;)

Great things are planned for this blog, so you'll want to stay tuned for more about me and my domestic self :)

Oh..and don't forget to grab my NEW button!! I made it myself.

Sassy Mama's!!

{I'm a Sassy 16! Find out more about the Sassy 16 HERE!}

Are you a Sassy Mama? If not...what are you waiting for? Click on over to Sassy Mama's 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!

I fit in very well over there....ask my children!

Homemaker Pro #5 Forget It!

I'll just start out by saying...I forgot!

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!

It's not like I have a ton on my plate, RIGHT?

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!

So...instead of a well thought out post for all my favorite bloggers to read...I will tell you about my day...

After taking my kids to school and listening to Chicks Who Chat @ 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!

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.

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.

It was a great day.

Prince Charming!

I know it's Valentine's and all...but I just have to tell my SUPER ROMANTIC Christmas Proposal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Never, in a million years, did I think Prince Charming..really exist!

Laptop 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.

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.

It's been fun...TTFN!

Hospital Food!!

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!!

I think I've hit my limit on how many times I can type 'salmon', haha!

Anyway, have you had YUMMY hospital food?

I'm a Lucky Winner!

I entered Life With My 3 Boybarions Giveaway...and Won!!

I'm the lucky winner of a Beautiful Brooch from Kimba's Etsy Shop!






Thanks for the Fun.....LWM3B and Kimba!

I've used 4 Sick Days

I've had a great time using 4 SICK DAYS! I only get 10 days a year, on my Homemaker Pro Plan...and they don't roll over! Unless, I'm really GOOD! {nuff said!}

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!

To all my family and friends who helped this week, THANK YOU!

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', Date Night....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!!

Just FYI...I'll be posting my Homemaker Pro's Benefit Plan, soon!

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I'm taking a SICK DAY!! yEA ME!!

I'm sorry I don't have today's Homemaker Pro post up today. I got sick a couple days ago, went to the hospital yesterday and, what do you know, I had Acute Appendicitis. Lucky for me, I got some Morphine, my Appendix out.. and pictures too.

I will be back tomorrow or the next day.

Happy Birthday to ME!!

Have you heard of Jeff Dunham? He's so funny! We have a couple of his DVD's that we watch, just to laugh! My hubby knows how much I love to laugh and watch Jeff Dunham. Sooooo, for my BIRTHDAY...the other day, he surprised me with tickets to see JD. And guess what?? The date for the show was the next night! He already asked his brother & sis-n-law, to go with us AND got a sitter for our kids. He's so Great! We went and SERIOUSLY...laughed until our tummy's hurt! It was a great Birthday! My kids got me a PINK mouse for the 'Puter and I SCORED an iPHONE!

Here's a clip from one of the DVD's we have...

This is my New Body and New Outfit! Just in time for my BIRTHDAY!

ME!! by thesassymom
Hopefully with Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred, I will be able to fit into this cute little number!

Chair Jenga!! A NEW Family Night Tradition!

You may be wondering what we were doing last night...well, I'll tell ya! We played 'Chair Jenga' with our kids. Some of the kids wore hats on their heads in case the chairs fell. Such smart little people! Anyway, it was my hubby's idea...I guess he played this type of 'Jenga' in college. Hmmm, I thought he was studying? We took turns adding different pieces of furniture to the pile and not one piece fell. Thank goodness, my tiny black table was in there!

An inch from the ceiling...that's TALENT!!

All the chairs are up, now onto the stools...OMG, so FUN!

Posing,
for the Camera!

Hard Hats, Please!!

Check out The Lazy Organizer for more Talk About Tuesday!

My Workspace!! In the Morning!!

Two posts in One Day...WooHoo!! I was writing this one when I got my AWARD from Jen!

This is how every morning should look. A piece of Chocolate Cake to eat, 'Puter to get my work done, paper & pen for notes and my HANDBAG to look at for inspiration!! I know, I'm nuts...Did you expect anything less? btw, I don't know why the lower pic is blurry? I'll talk to my Photographer, Picture Me Sassy...to make sure MY other photos don't have this problem AGAIN!!

Now, go eat some Chocolate Cake and Be Happy!!

What's on Your To Do List?

{this is me and my hubby...getting away}

I have several lists of things to do. I just can't get them organized in my head. I'm all mushy with so much on my plate. Should I take a much needed bath or keep pushing through? That is the ?. I choose the bath!

Okay, now for a reality check.....here's my list:

Take a road trip with Prince Charming, in a new RED Honda Accord Coupe..ok, ok..I'll stop dreaming!

1. finish buying stocking stuffers
2. buy See's Candy (Gluten-Free, btw) for 'some' people, i can't say who, because they read this blog.
   
3. buy presents for Prince Charming...what to get a Prince who has everything, Me! 'nough said!
4. bake, I don't really want to...but my kids are making me...haha, just kidding. i have a divinity recipe to die for.
5. wash car, can't be seen with a dirty car:)
6. clean house, it's a Christmas tradition.
7. wrap, wrap, wrap...we have seven kids, you do the math;)
8. hire a maid, so i can take that bath!
9. a nanny, too! i really need a bath!
10. enjoy myself and relax

What's on your Holiday List? Do you need a maid also?

Venting on Celiac!!

{What a cute little birdie....haha!}

I was feeling sorry for myself because I can't have the food I want. Silly, right?!!! Sounds like one of my kids complaining about their food. It's just the 'realness' of Celiac has finally set in and it's getting on my Nerves!! Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful for what I do have...because I know it could have been worse. I just haven't figured out how to deal with it, day to day. I've had to take my own dinners a couple times in the last week...to family parties, and that's bothering me!

I know tomorrow will be a better day, or maybe tonight when PC gets home 'nough said about that!

Anyway, THANKS for listening to me VENT on Celiac...I'll get more positive, until then....I'll eat my almonds.

Handbag GiveAway.... Mission: Monday

Do you want to enter a GREAT giveaway? Well, then you'll have to hop on over to
Halftime Lessons and ENTER! You won't want to miss this one, because one of my 'Mommy Bags' is the PRIZE! Aren't you excited? I am! So, what are you waiting for? Go check it out.....and HAVE FUN!

Celiac Disease.....and ME! Part 2

I know, I know...more Celiac NEWS?

I was so excited, last night, when I got the mail. There was a LARGE envelope with my name on it. I knew who it was from so I tore it open, actually I used the scissors, but still! Inside I found a large packet...when I say large, I mean, 75 pages large. There's a lot of info in this 'little' packet. I wanted to share some info with you, you and you.

1. I didn't know this, Celiac is a lifelong autoimmune intestinal disorder. LIFELONG! I guess, I'll have this for a while, RIGHT? So, it means, the digestive system stops working properly when you eat GLUTEN! And, if you didn't know what GLUTEN is...it's wheat, rye, barley and oats. And, there's no CURE! bummer.

2. If you eat foods containing gluten, the damage to your intestines can become life threatening and may put you at risk for other immune diseases. Okay, okay...I won't eat it, even though I really want to!

3. Celiac affects 1 out of 133 people in the US. Anyone a math nut, who can figure that out? I would but my brain is in 'GLUTEN STARVATION' right now and I can't think.

4. The symptoms, for an adult: feeling tired, irritable....okay, wait a minute. Aren't those symptoms the same as MOTHERHOOD! I thought so. For more symptoms click HERE.

5. Celiac IS treatable with the RIGHT foods. I know this because for the last three nights, Prince Charming has come home with YUMMY FOOD I can eat. The HOMEMADE mashed potatoes he made last night were soooo good.

For more info on Celiac Sprue Disease...Celiac Sprue Association


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{these look so yummy!}

I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease yesterday...not exactly what I wanted to hear, but I won't complain, much! I kind of knew for the last week, we were just waiting for RESULTS from the biopsy.

If you're not familiar with Celiac, count your blessings....haha! Basically, it means I can't EAT wheat, barley, rye or oats. What's left? In my opinion...NOTHING! Did you know 'SWEDISH FISH' have gluten in them!?! That does not make me HAPPY!

I have to tell you....it's a very difficult diet to follow! But, I have done so good, for the last 24 hours! Right now, I'm in the mood for anything with BREAD. My kids said just eat it! I would, except....my body attacks itself if I do. What's up with that? Who told my body that fighting was OKAY? Well, it wasn't ME! I'm totally protesting this disease. I know, it won't work....but I wish it could!

So the only thing to do.....DEAL WITH IT and BE THANKFUL it wasn't something worse.

My HUBBY's support is making this MUCH EASIER...he brought home several things for me to eat last night. Did not like the rice bread, though! So, I ate a YAM with BROWN SUGAR and CINNAMON. Very Yummy! His support will get me through my cravings.

I'll be adding items to my Gluten-Free list (right sidebar)....if you know of foods that are gluten-free, let me know and I'll list them.

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