I can’t help it. I’m one of those odd people who name their cars. And even though the 2011 Toyota Rav4 I’ve been driving around for the past week was temporary, we treated it like our ‘foster car’ and gave it a name. Zippy. Because? Zippy is quite zippy! Like I said, I’ve been…
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Being a part of the #ToyotaWomen TWIN program has been an awesome experience. I’ve been able to learn about all the great things the company is doing for communities and the environment, and now I’m getting drive around one of their vehicles. For one week I’m driving the 2011 Toyota Rav4. So far? I love…
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When my husband came home to tell me he was selected for Recruiting Duty. My thoughts were… no they won’t put you on Recruiting with everything going on. All these emotions were running through my mind. I was not nice, told him he needs to get out of this. We have 2 special needs children…
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DETACH from…… REPORT to…. Receiving new official orders is often an emotionally tumultuous time. Those few words letting you now where you’ll be headed next are filled with such excitement, anticipation, and let’s admit it, anxiety! It makes the rumors and verbal promises a reality. And then whether you celebrate or commiserate, before you even have time to…
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I know I’m not alone in my love of fashion and lack of disposable income to blow on the hottest new trends. But I don’t want to be stuck with last summer’s cutest dress that is now this summer’s “so lame” outfit because it is the opposite of what is currently in style. Luckily when…
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This week brings the first day of Spring, and here in Southern California we are celebrating with massive amounts of rain. (Yes, that was a slight touch of sarcasm you detected.) I can’t really complain, because it never rains here and in a month or so I’ll be wishing we’d had more rain. Right now,…
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Strawberries are extremely good for you and very high in vitamin C. In fact, ounce for ounce they dominate this vitamin when stacked against oranges. I never waste a strawberry. Not even the tops. This past weekend I was cutting up some strawberries for my kiddos, and after slicing the tops off would put them…
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Unless you live under a rock, I’m sure you’ve heard of the Hunger Games. There is a movie coming out next week and it a very popular young adult trilogy. Like the Twilight series which was also marketed as young adult the Hunger Games has fans of all ages. And there is a good reason for…
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One of his favorites: Banana, Beets, and Blueberries Pureeing fruits and vegetables into little culinary masterpieces can be quick and easy! I introduce, and lets be honest hide, vegetables with fruits that many would otherwise snarl their nose at and say “NO WAY!” Beets, for example, are gorgeous in color and are a boost of vitamins and minerals….
As a first time Mom and whiz in the kitchen, I am convinced I can raise a good eater. Fortunately, I have a hungry baby that insists there are times when I haven’t fed him and he is SO famished! One of the best products I received as a gift was a baby food maker….
