Paul The Male Matchmaker on Hulu.com

February 29, 2012 By 4 Comments
Paul the Male Matchmaker

Oh, Paul.  As much as I want to strangle you, I do want to hear what is going to come out of your mouth next as it's always quite absurd.  So far I think my favorite episode has been #4, "Don't Be A Meanie."   Watching Paul trying to set up Maureen, the Consumers Affairs agent sent to investigate  him is entertaining.  Especially when they go out in the cab of love.  Paul lets Maureen, who is recording his every word, know that men with fanny packs are not OK (have to agree there) and married … [Read more...]

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Win A Canon Powershot Camera – US/Canada {March 1-15, 2012}

February 29, 2012 By 3 Comments
pinitgiveaway

Welcome to the March edition of the Pin It to the Win It Giveaway. A group of Pinterest loving bloggers have teamed up to offer our readers a fabulous giveaway! The prize is the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 MP Digital Camera (Black)! How to Enter Entering is easy. Just pin a picture in any ONE of the posts below to one of your boards on Pinterest and leave us a link to your pin on the Rafflecopter form! Asian Inspired Meatballs Gorgeous Purple Cupcakes Vera Wang My Style … [Read more...]

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Luau Birthday Party

February 29, 2012 By 16 Comments
Luau Outside

I am embarrassed to admit, I completely forgot about posting the pictures from my daughter's 2nd birthday.  Sure, some of that had to do with rescheduling her party but most of had to do with plain old forgetfulness.  So here is my luau birthday party, about 6 months later.  I've quickly realized that I'll no longer have the say in her party themes going forward as she's very vocal about her opinions.  My gut says for her 3rd birthday, it will be Dora or Thomas the Train.  I'm crossing my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Parties, Toddlers

Color, Click, Capture Photography Challenge – Week 5 {Blue}

February 29, 2012 By 7 Comments
Color, Click, Capture

Welcome to Week 4 of the Color, Click, Capture photography challenge hosted by East9thStreet, A Helicopter Mom, Nap Time Is My Time and Sunshine and Sippy Cups.  This week our color is BLUE.  I'm ready to see some blue skies and some blue water!  The picture below of the One World Trade Center building is one of my favorites.  I love the way the clouds and sky are reflected in the building. This was another picture taken during our family vacation to Ohio.  We were taking a break from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Meme, Photographs Tagged With: Click Color Capture

My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: The Friendship Express on DVD TODAY

February 28, 2012 By 2 Comments
My Little Pony

Now that I'm a mom of a toddler, I'm more in tune with the current toy trends.  I find it quite interesting that the toys that I had as a child have reinvented themselves and are still as popular as they were YEARS ago.  Just recently my daughter and I attended a birthday party for one of her friends and guess what the theme was?  Yup, My Little Pony. My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: The Friendship Express is being released today on DVD.  Here's a sneak peak from the DVD. Which My … [Read more...]

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Risotto with Italian Sausage, Onions and Arugula

February 27, 2012 By 11 Comments
Risotto with Italian Sausage

Whenever I buy arugula, I always end up with a huge container of the stuff.  For whatever reason, my grocery store only sells it in a quantity that even Popeye couldn't consume (if he liked arugula instead of spinach).  Last week I used some of it in a tuna and penne salad but still had over half the container left.  Because I've been conscious about food waste, I was determined to use every last leaf.  Searching for something to make, it finally hit me.  Risotto with Italian sausage, onions and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Main Dishes Tagged With: rice

9/11 Memorial

February 27, 2012 By 13 Comments
911 Memorial

It's been several years since I had been to New York City.  I used to visit the city every year as there was always something new to do, flights were cheap and I had my friend Emily's sofa to crash on.  It seems like I would always visit her when something major was going on in in the city.  I was even there for Garthlock.  In 1997 Garth Brooks gave a free concert in Central Park and because of the amount of traffic expected, instead of calling in gridlock, the term Garthlock was coined.  While … [Read more...]

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Cornbread Salad

February 25, 2012 By 10 Comments
Cornbread Salad

This cornbread salad recipe came from the HUSBAND of a nurse practitioner I used to work worth.  That's right, her husband.  Whenever we would have a potluck at work, one of the first questions we'd ask was, "What is Jim making?"  Jim is an excellent cook and I wish I had more of his recipes.  Ann told me she used to cook for her family but I'm not buying it. :)   Cornbread Salad Ingredients: 9x9 pan of cornbread 1 cup of ranch dressing 1 can whole kernel corn, drained and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Side Dishes Tagged With: salad

Paul the Male Matchmaker

February 24, 2012 By 5 Comments
Paul the Male Matchmaker

I can't recall ever going on a blind date nor have I  used a matchmaking service but I've had my share of embarrassing moments on dates.  Probably my most embarrassing (can't believe I'm admitting this) was while taking a cab from DC to somewhere in Virginia to hear some random band play.  I have an issue with using public restrooms so I try to avoid them at all costs.  As my then boyfriend, now husband and I were halfway into our cab ride, I had to go to the bathroom.  I mean, I REALLY had to … [Read more...]

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How I Met Your Father {Olfa’s Story}

February 24, 2012 By 10 Comments
How I Met Your Father

In September 2005, I met my husband in University.  It was my first day in University and he was the first person I met! He was serving coffee in the café shop. He needed help cleaning the coffee pot and asked me to do so. I could not say no even if I wanted to, as it was part of my initiation! I washed the coffee pot and came back beside him. I remember I sat down for 2 hours! We were discussing the university classes I want to take, life in university, etc. I almost missed my first class!! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How I Met Your Father, Meme
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