23 May | 2013

Frankly, I Really Don’t Care

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Mama Kat says: 3.) Talk about a trend you don’t care for. I love electronics. I could spend a whole day at Best Buy alone, if my husband doesn't call me to come home. Anywho, last time I was there, I noticed this trend... OVERPRICED HEADPHONES! What the?!  When did that happen? Oh wait.  I know. After the LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS. Remember Michael Phelps and his different head gear for every heat? I mean, marketing genius Sol Republic hit the spot on that one, right? But then, so did Dr. Dre's Beats. And now, everybody's wearing them! EVERYBODY! Do you know how much those suckers cost? Over $100 dollars!  $200!  More! Yeah, yeah.  Sure, they magically make music super cool sounding, crisp, whatever other words those marketing guys ...continue reading

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22 May | 2013

Today, I Choose My Children

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  There are times I wonder what I'm doing at home. While all my friends are at work Why did I get a Master's degree When I don't even get a salary I look at my kids and shake my head For my momentary lapse of intelligence I'm here because I chose my children over all So I can guide their steps while they're still small [this image is pinnable. hover on it and click the pinit button on top right corner.]           ...continue reading

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20 May | 2013

Showin’ Some Character Love

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Our list topic today, chosen by Lisa and Ashley, is about 10 favorite Characters in movies or TV. I usually have a favorite character for every movie or TV show I watch.  It would be impossible to list all of them. So, I will narrow my list down to these... 10 favorite ALIEN/MUTANT/NON-HUMAN characters in movies or TV (see if you remember any of them!) First is this little guy that just wants a little help for his dying family. And Mac can dance too! But he's not the only one trying to get back home... E.T. come home! Speaking of home, this hairy, heavy alien from the planet Melmac crash landed into every home and hearts back in the 80s.  I just love his one-liners.  So funny back then, so.....cheesy now. lol. This next little guy is hairy ...continue reading

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18 May | 2013

The Best Spring Day

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Spring is my favorite season. Not just because I love nature, but for the weather too. This year, we had the chance to go to the beach - because the weather was just shouting at us to go. So we packed up our van, my parents brought their truck, and we headed for the shoreline. "Fiesta Island" to be in fact.  In San Diego. This year, that day will be the one we will associate Spring with.  It was the first time my son was able to enjoy the beach. Sure, I'd taken him there before, but he was an infant. This time, he saw the water and all the sand he could play with. He didn't want to leave. Actually, none of my kids wanted to leave.  I don't blame them.  It was a really fun day. So, for the Nurture Photography Challenge's GRAND FINALE.........I present to ...continue reading

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17 May | 2013

I Want To Be A Confident SAHM

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Meeting new people is always awkward for me. It's not that I'm weird or antisocial. On the contrary, I've been told I'm a friendly person. I used to be an extrovert. Used to be... Meeting new people, making new friends used to be so easy. In fact, I never even thought about the whole friendship-making process at all back then. Friendships just happened. Now, I think I've become an introvert. In real life. Blog life, it's uber-easy to make friends. In RL, not so much. Real face time? I get more nervous meeting a new person than speaking in front of a crowd. The culprit? This question: So, what do you do? *shrink and cower under a rock* This is my stock answer: I used to be a teacher and vice principal at an elementary school, but now I stay home with the ...continue reading

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15 May | 2013

Pink In Our Home

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I've got two girls.  You can imagine that we are no stranger to the color pink. In fact, my husband was so grateful that our 3rd child was a boy - because then, he could start to put counteract all the pinkness he's lived in for about 6 years. Today, I show pics of my girls, taken-i'm-not-sure-when, in pinks. AND because I just got my new Lightroom toy, I included before and after of the shots I edited.  This post is not sponsored by Lightroom.  I just am loving the darn thing. Finally, I'm late for the link up for the Nurture Photography Challenge, but at least I'm here! On with the show.  :) ...continue reading

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6 May | 2013

Priceless

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Robot Mommy said there should be at least 10 things we love that are FREE.  Because as they say, after all, "thebest things in life are free." I wholeheartedly agree. 10 Priceless Things I Love 1.  morning kisses 2.  hearing my Son excitedly declare,  "Mommy!" after I've been gone even a few minutes from his sight 3.  my grandma's cooking 4.  babysitting (I love my Mommy!) 5.  personal trainer (the perks of having a husband who's a physical therapist!) 6.  hugs from real and virtual friends 7.  video calls to my relatives an ocean away (Thanks, Skype!) 8.  WiFi - wherever it's offered 9.  shipping, handling, and 2 day delivery (Amazon Prime, baby! Yeah!) 10.  Religious right/choice (I know that in many parts of the world, the freedom to ...continue reading

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3 May | 2013

Ivory/Dream: Nurture Photo Project 2013

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I just couldn't make it to last week's prompt. So today will be a twoferone post for me. Although I'm late, I'm super excited because I got to use my brand-spankin'-new toy! LIGHTROOM 4! (do a little jiggy dance with me...uh uh uh....) Yes.  I'm that happy about it. If you haven't tried it.  You must.  It makes editing photos super quick.  If you're like me, most of my photos turn out either overexposed or too dark. Lightroom tweeks my photos and helps nurture my sensitive (wannabe) photographer's ego. In other words, it makes me look like I know what I'm doing. ahem. Without further ado, my Lightroom and PSE edited shots this week.  (squee) The toddler still sucks the thumb.  Our dentist is not happy. This one woke up before I could take her ...continue reading

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