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Got Out For Some Fun

March 10th, 2010 · No Comments · parenting

Last weekend was pretty nice I got to get out and have some fun time with my sister. Friday night we at at Pizza Hut and then watched Alice in Wonderland. The movie was pretty good, although I wish I had brought my oldest because it would have been a great movie to take her to see!

Saturday night was pretty cool, I was the designated driver and we saw some live bands to include TranScenT which is pretty heavy music but I am very open to all sorts of music and had a great time! It was actually pretty fun to see people drinking and head banging. There was one girl who was talking to us and she was a riot! I laughed so hard all night, although I came home with quite the head ache from the loud music, I am getting old!

So it was nice overall to have a weekend without the children, although I missed them dearly my sister was nice enough to get me out and introduce me to some of her friends and keep my mind off of the fact that it was my first weekend without kids. I highly recommend getting out to do whatever it is that makes you happy every once in a while, it’s so nice to just laugh and relax on a weekend if you can!

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Wordless Wednesday

March 10th, 2010 · 8 Comments · wordless wednesday

The most adorable, happy Baby K on a nice warm NH day playing outside with his brother and Mama …

Warm NH Day Fun

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D.I.V.A College

March 9th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Blogging Support, Finding Time For You, Work At Home Support

I am writing today to share with you something that is inspirational to me, because I love sharing for ways to motivate others as well as allow others to create a more happy, positive life for themselves and others. I wanted to share with you a new community called D.I.V.A College where you pay a one time fee to be a part of a wonder community where you can teach a course if you want or learn from the best of the best in all fields to do with enhancing your life!

About D.I.V.A College (taken directly from their site)

D.I.V.A. College is a community created to provide you with the connections and information you are looking for to enhance your life and inspire your future. Our Experts conduct classes on topics ranging from Herbal Remedies to Beginning HTML to Scrapbooking. For less than a cup of coffee a day, Gold D.I.V.A. members have full and unlimited access to the classes and discussions.

So head on over and check out D.I.V.A College and see if this is something you feel will better yourself and the life you live!

Disclosure: I was NOT paid to provide this information to you nor was I compensated in any way!

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Top 10 Tuesday Spring Is Coming

March 9th, 2010 · No Comments · top 10

Top 10 Tuesdays

Welcome to Top 10 Tuesday … where I share various lists each week with the hopes that you will laugh, be inspired or simply just enjoy them! This week let’s talk Spring …. You know Spring is coming when …

Mud is knee deep and you can’t keep your floors clean for more than five minutes.
You drive in Vermont and roads are closed unless you have 4 wheel drive.
The chirping of the birds wake you early in the morning.
A smile suddenly appears on your face for no reason.
You can start opening your windows during the daylight hours.
BBQ’s start to fill the air with the wonderful smell of yummy food.
You see more people walking with strollers in town.
Cars are clean again because doors will no longer freeze shut when you take them threw the car wash.
Love is in the air and affection is at a high.
When you wake up to the sun peeking through your window to say good morning.

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I Wear My Sunglasses At Night

March 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Miscellaneous

Yes .. seriously sometimes you will see me with my sunglasses on at night. The sunglasses I wear are not anything like the stylish Moda sunglasses, but they work. Both lens on my sunglasses have been nicely broken out of the holder area and are just sitting in their place. I know I could and should go out and buy a new pair but I am so darn picky about what sunglasses I get. It seems I can barely ever find a pair that fits my face shape. Do you have that problem?

I see all these cute woman and young girls wearing the hot and stylish up to date sunglasses and I wish they looked good on me. I can’t pull of sunglasses and so I go with whatever works to keep my eyes from burning in the daylight. I used to joke saying I was a vampire because I seriously do dislike daylight. Maybe that’s why I am a night owl?!

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Organizing Part Two: How Long To Keep Files

March 8th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Blogging Support, Work At Home Support

Getting ready to get organized was part of my first post where I share tips on where to start. One thing I struggle with in regards to organization is how long to keep items on file. For example, I don’t even know how long you are suppose to keep your Tax Paperwork, I thought three years, but I honestly have every year I have ever filed on hand. I took some time to look up the rules behind how long you should keep records on file to assist you in your organizational efforts, since part of being organized is clearing up the clutter. I used to keep my car insurance premium payments on file for years and then I realized I pay the premium from my checking account so really all I need to have on file is the actual insurance policy not all the premium payment receipts! That cleared up a nice amount of space in my file box!

IRS Tax Filing – the IRS has three years from the date you filed your return to audit you so it’s a good idea to keep not only a file with your tax filings for at least three years but also to keep your proof of wages, such as a pay-stub for the complete year until you have filed the return with the IRS. Based on my research it appears keeping your tax returns for at least 7 years is best.
Bank Information, Utility Payments & Similar – Keep each for one month. Make sure your bank information has been balanced each month and toss the paperwork once you have reconciled your account. Next be sure any sales receipts you have are tossed after the refund time, which is usually 30 days but can be longer. Also utility statements can be kept for one month along with Debit & Credit card receipts for non-major purchases.
House Deeds, Vehicle Records, Birth Certificates & Similar – keep on file forever and if possible keep these type of important documents in a fire proof lock box or safe.

So what do you keep on file? How long to keep those items on file for? I would love to hear your tips and what you have learned through out the years of your life.

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Tufenkian Carpets Portland, Oregon Sale

March 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Miscellaneous

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I am writing today to share a sale with my Portland, Oregon area readers! Tufenkian Carpets is having an area rug sale from March 5th through March 14th in the Pearl District of Portland! You can save up to 70% off most carpets and the great news is that if you register online you will save an additional 10% off your rug!

I don’t know exactly how many of you are in this area, but the rugs look amazing! I am addicted to area rugs, think they are so awesome! I know that saving up to 80% off an area rug is certainly well worth checking this sale out. It ends on March 14th, so you still have a few days to get there and check out the sale. Have you ever bought an area rug? What are your favorite colors for an area rug?