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Choosing a Car Seat Is No Easy Task

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:20:25 -0600

When I went to Babies R Us a few weeks ago for a shower gift, I had glanced at the car seats on my way to the clothing section. I was amazed, and most definitely overwhelmed, at all of the options available. I knew that at some point I would have

On The Road Again: Vegas, Zion and Bryce Canyon

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:05:58 -0600

I have indeed not fallen off the face of the earth, but instead am on an extended road trip. I’ll be back shortly with some more restaurant reviews, articles and recipes. In the meantime, I spotted this great message in Hatch, Utah.

Recycled Cassette Tape Necktie

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:26:55 -0600

Some will argue that music is as much about fashion as it is about the actual music. But that’s a debate for another day. Today’s question is what are we to do with the out of date forms of media. Not surprisingly records have stuck arou

Get to know me better!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:25:13 -0600

JennBee over at Bare Budget Beauty tagged me in a beauty survey. Get to know me better below! What’s your favorite make up look? My favorite makeup look is a dramatic smokey eye, false lashes, and nude lips with a hint of pink. This look

Globe Auto launches "Auto Therapy" relationship and auto advice column

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:00:43 -0600

I don't know what to think here. An advice column that mixes relationship advice and automobiles. Well I suppose many people love their spouse but keep the mistress in the garage. Globe Auto's new "Auto Therapy" column is kind of like Ann Landers

The Perfect Gift for a Man e-book now free

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:40:42 -0600

Due to some changes made to the printed version and a desire to make sure the book gets spread as far and wide as possible to help young men / men of all ages, The Perfect Gift for a Man ebook is now available free. Read the update. You can downloa

I Quit!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:40:30 -0600

You know, I'm such a quitter. I quit something nearly everyday (probably everyday).Day #1---Depressed. Easily frustrated. Tired. I sit down at the computer and a headline says something about excessive sugar consumption being linked to mood swings. H

Colorful High School Graduation Invitations

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:06:48 -0600

High School Graduation Party Invitation Took a break while the lil boy takes a nap and I browsed through these colorful High School Graduation Invitations such as this one here from GraduationCardsShop. They got other colorful and nice high school gr

New T-Shirts.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:36:19 -0600

Check out the brand new ChrisHokeBlog.com T-Shirt Store! Sort by: date created | popularity Showing 1 - 12 of 12 products. "Buddha Mind and Enso Prank" $17.95

New Orleans Photography Workshop

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:22:20 -0600

Hi everyone. I just got back from a trip to New Orleans where I attended a great photography conference. I had a lot of fun meeting new people and learning new things about my craft.The highlight of the trip was an available light shooting workshop w

Holiday Challenge At PCC

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:32:16 -0600

They are on Day 9 of the Holiday Challenge over at PCC forum. For the entire month of November the challenge is to make at least one thing every day and share pictures as proof. There are a lot of gorgeous things being shown. So click on over and che

Blood Sugar Update

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:07:41 -0600

I had a 3 hour blood glucose test on Saturday, because I was concerned about my blood sugar a few weeks ago. I went up to the hospital to get my results today (because I'm too impatient to wait for my doctor to call me!) and I was surprised at

Hitler Wants His Social Media Now

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:04:15 -0600

The latest in the “Hitler Downfall” parody/meme (here’s a list of 25 good ones), this one comes courtesy of Laurel Papworth, and pokes fun at the recent decision by the Toyota Yaris marketing team to try the social media “shot

Whores, etc.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:13:36 -0600

As often as possible Sissyface and I like to refer to each other as whores. I'm not sure why. I know, I know, such name calling is out of character for me (and the accusation, in my case at least, is not a bit true.) We laugh uproariously whenever on

Free Stuff!!!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:36:07 -0600

No, I'm not giving away free stuff. That would be cool. But I'm not all that cool. :)Here is a list of free stuff from the internet that I thought y'all might enjoy-Free Exercise Program-Free Comic Book Page Printables---great for your little artist!

Holiday Open House in Downtown Kent: 11/13-11/15

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:37:06 -0600

This weekend downtown Kent shops are kicking off the holiday season with their annual Holiday Open House. With extended hours, stores are showing off their holiday finest. Shop local this Christmas… Friday, Nov. 13: 4 to 8 p.m. Sat., Nov. 14:

Witch Doctor - David Seville

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:18:00 -0600

Sometimes, how I got to a song makes as good a story as why I like the song in question. In today's case, I took my youngest to the clinic because of an earache (H1Nothing, thank you very much, just your basic ear infection). I failed to find a son

Tweets Digest – 2009-11-08

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:40:00 -0600

Take 2: Reslicing web graphics without the original image: http://twurl.nl/amzud8 # RT @brenelz: @smashingmag could you let people know that I am giving away some web dev goodies? http://bit.ly/252Vv8 #BrenelzRelaunched # Ample SDK Goes Open Source

Bittersweet

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:01:04 -0600

It was a glorious fall day yesterday. We are in the middle of a heat wave for this time of year: 60 and sunny during the day, low 30s at night. On my way home from getting feed, I stopped and took some pictures of Bittersweet growing wild. I drive

Not Much

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:25:54 -0600

Gosh it has been so down right boring around here and I tend to be lazy any way I have not written anything on the blog in a week. Opps. This evening we attended a birthday party and oinked out on the great food. Lucio and Cruz where fast at work coo

Ways to Protect Yourself (and others) From the Cold and Flu

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:23:35 -0600

Here are ten ways to protect yourself and others from the cold and flu. 1. Get a seasonal flu shot when it’s available in your area. 2. Get the H1N1 flu vaccine if you’re in the priority group. 3. Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer oft

Sanity Saturday: The Real King of Late Night

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:45:22 -0600

It’s Craig Ferguson. Really, that’s all I have to say. Oh, why? Well, there are many reasons. For one, he doesn’t go with the standard late night show format. There are two openings, the first usually involving puppets, the second

Weekend Reading: The Return Of Risk

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:09:41 -0600

For economic and market news and to see what interesting reading you may have missed last week, check out the list below. To see it all, go to news.tradersnarrative.com: Bill Moyers interviews James K. Galbraith Market Is Strong, But Correction Shou

Handmade Jewelry for sale

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:36:24 -0600

"Kalcan8" has been creating unique jewelry. These would make great stocking stuffers for your little one.These are all Scrabble tile style or glass stone style. Each one has been sealed with Mod Podge and finished with Diamond Glaze. All of them i

Page turners.

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:57:08 -0600

After I powered my way through a number of chick-lit books on my holiday, I think it’s time for a new set of reviews. A couple of these were helpfully suggested to me in the comments of my last book post, so thanks to Lindsay and Hollie-Anne

4Culture’s Announces 2010 Sustained Support Funding Opportunities

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:21:57 -0600

4CULTURE SUSTAINED SUPPORT FUNDING AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR KING COUNTY ARTS AND HERITAGE ORGANIZATIONS Application Deadline is Monday, December 7, 2009 (King County) – 4Culture is pleased to announce that applications are av

Flood risk drops dramatically for Howard Hanson Dam

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:08:41 -0600

In a story in the Kent Reporter dated November 5 by reporter Steve Hunter, the community learned that the flood risk for the Howard Hanson Dam has dropped dramatically from early predictions. According to the article, a recent fix to the dam dropped

Morford Family Carousel Open Nov. 27 for Holidays

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:57:08 -0600

The Morford Family Carousel begins its fourth holiday season on Friday, November 27th, from 4:00 – 9:00 PM. Its familiar home is Town Square Plaza on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Harrison Street in downtown Kent (next to the Rotary Centennial Sp

Kentridge Players Present “Little Women” in Nov.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:49:07 -0600

The Kentridge High School Drama Department is putting on the Broadway musical “Little Women” this month at the Kentridge Performing Arts Center. Show times: November 11-14 & 18-21 – 7:00 pm November 14 & 21 – 1:30 pm

Jazz & Just Desserts – Tues., Nov. 17 – Kentwood

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:33:18 -0600

Kentwood Choirs and B# Boosters are hosting the Jazz and Just Desserts event on Tues., Nov. 17, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Kentwood Commons. Jazz and Just Desserts features a delightful evening of jazz soloists from Kentwood’s Vocal E