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- December 9th, 2009
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And So I Run...
..I've been so distracted by other projects, I've let this slide. The main topic of my life right now is that I'm training for my first ever 1/2 marathon. It's on my brain a lot, and I've been working…
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The Mind as a Weapon
We do it to ourselves you know…build up or shoot down our confidence levels…it’s all some twisted game our brain plays with us. We can have one tiny glance in a mirror or a comment…
- December 7th, 2009
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Jersey Girl Down 23 Pounds
This Jersey girl is proud to say I’ve now lost 23 pounds. I noticed something yesterday that felt like a small victory. I have a running skirt I bought a few weeks ago (online) and it didn̵…
- December 2nd, 2009
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4deb has posted a new entry on: BizMark Tech
Keys to Happy Repeat Customers
How is your repeat customer business going? When it comes to keeping your clients or customers happy, there are some basic things many business owners overlook. Sure they have a pretty set up, their d…
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Surviving Disney World
Here I am in all my glory. While I’m smiling- and yes I had a good time, notice that I’m wearing a jacket. BOOOO! It was mid 60’s that day, and not my ideal mid 70’s, though w…
- November 24th, 2009
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19 Pounds and Vacation
I’m heading out on a Disney vacation with my son today. I’m now down 19 pounds, and have held steady here for a few days. I’m nervous to go a full week without my veggie stir fries,…
- November 15th, 2009
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17 Pounds and Running
So, this running thing….yeah. I’ve gone and signed up and now the work goes in. Here’s the thing. I’ve never run a 1/2 marathon before, or well…a marathon, a 5k or a 10k…
- November 4th, 2009
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13 pounds and Veggies
I’ve dropped 13 pounds so far, and I’m feeling great. I’d say the biggest change I’ve found is my enjoyment of veggies- something that didn’t excite me in the past. Eac…
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Am I a Princess?
(I’ve taken this from another one of my journals, so I don’t have to type out these thoughts and feelings again….) How far can I go? That’s the question I’m asking mysel…
- October 27th, 2009
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Florida Inching Closer
My son and I head back down to Florida in a couple of weeks. This crappy, rainy weather in NJ makes me all the itchier to get there. We’ve been doing an annual Thanksgiving trip the last few ye…
- October 24th, 2009
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Have I Become a Seasonal Friend?
There’s this saying that I’ve always loved….only this time, it stung. People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime…. Some people come into your life for a S…
- October 22nd, 2009
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Makeovers for Mature Women
Staging Your Comeback: A Complete Beauty Revival for Women Over 45 I picked up this book last night and am enjoying reading it so far. I love seeing the transformations when I see makeovers, but eve…
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C25K – Walk, Jog, Walk into Shape
I’ve decided to go ahead and start my C25K training again (used it successfully a few years ago). I was going to wait until I lost a little more weight, but I’m motivated – so I sai…
- October 18th, 2009
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4deb has posted a new entry on: BizMark Tech
Site Build It Websites - I Want to Build My Own Website!
Do you have a small business? Site Build It websites are a great way to get your business seen! You’re thinking….I want to build my own website - but maybe you aren’t sure where to start. I’v…
- October 16th, 2009
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Time for a Change – Slender Model Too Fat?
What is wrong with society and the media? I just read a story about a model being fired due to her weight. She was 5′10 and 120 pounds…and overweight??? Filippa Hamiliton — the mode…
- October 13th, 2009
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Liquid Diet – First Week
This liquid diet – I wasn’t sure how I’d feel…would I be hungry? Would I feel satisfied? Would I miss chewing? I’m pleasantly surprised that it’s actually been qui…
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Vera Bradley – Blue Rhapsody
Vera Bradley’s Blue Rhapsody and I are having a love affair. Okay, maybe it’s one sided, but I am just loving this pattern. I’ve picked up a few smaller pieces, and finally snagged t…
- October 12th, 2009
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Ultrasound Looks Good
I got an ultrasound today for my breast. I’m happy to report there’s no change, and I got an all’s good. That means I’m good for another 6 months. What amused me is that they g…
- October 9th, 2009
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Keeping it After All
I went through 2,500 posts these past 2 days, and decided I do want to keep it. It was fun going through it and reading things from 3 years ago! What I did do is clear out some crap that was on it, an…
- October 8th, 2009
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Feeling Optimistic with a New Plan
Optimistic isn’t usually a word I use when it comes to weight. Usually it’s dread, frustration and many other along the lines of that. This time…I feel optimistic. I went and started…
- October 5th, 2009
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Familiar Friends
There’s something comforting about seeing an old friend. You can start stories mid-stream. You can catch up in the blink of an eye. You can laugh about old days, and not have to explain past sce…
- September 27th, 2009
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Vera Bradley Bonanza
(Katherine Betsy) Ooh…Vera Bradley bags…they have hooked me in with the great combination of colors, styles, and I love how pattern presentation is different on many bags. Lately, I’…
- September 15th, 2009
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Just Hanging Around
What do you say when you see your first love? When I was a little girl, about 6 years old, I remember going to Sears and picking out a stuffed Pooh Bear. It played music…you wound the key in t…
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Room with a View
I just wanted to share my view. It’s lovely, and is just a standard view here, but how is this even standard when you’re from Jersey? LOL Lovely, lovely, lovely. A spontaneous trip came…
- September 11th, 2009
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Changes in Shopping Habits
I jumped onto the online bandwagon more than 12 years ago. I held fast, and have been loving my internet for years. A strange thing happened a long the way. - I started booking vacations online, no m…
- September 6th, 2009
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Tram off Track
Watch the tram car please….please watch the tram….We spend the weekend down in Wildwood, and were heading to Curly’s for a quick bite to eat. We hopped onto the tram, and rode the p…
- September 5th, 2009
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Signs You’re Getting Old
You pay 2x as much for the large print version of a book…and you still use reading glasses to magnify thinking…ooh, this is nice – I can see and not get eye strain!
- September 4th, 2009
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Wildwood Weekend
I’m spending the weekend down the shore with my son. I remember when I wasn’t “connected” when I go on vacation, but anymore – it’s become the norm to have an ipod,…
- September 2nd, 2009
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Barking Mad Dogs
I think someone laced my dog’s food. Seriously, they are beyond themselves this week – barking any time a leaf falls. Is it a full moon or something? Here’s the thing….when you…
- August 28th, 2009
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Pork Chops and Pierogies
What a combination, right? I grew up eating pierogies with kielbasa — and it’s a favorite of mine. I never thought of them with pork chops though! I was just out for dinner, and I saw this…
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I DID IT!!!!
I made the transition and everything went pretty smoothly. I’m so excited to finally have this thing running on WP instead of MT. I’ve tried moving this in the past, and when I’d bac…
- August 16th, 2009
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What I'm Watching
Last night I went to see District 9, and the night before GI Joe. They were both entertaining movies in their own right...District 9 - I love how it was done in a sort of documentary type styling...an…
- August 11th, 2009
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Writing for Enjoyment Again...Go Figure
Sometimes it feels as if my personality has been sucked out of me when I write something. It hasn't...but I realized I wasn't enjoying writing like I once was. I remember when I first started a blog,…
- July 26th, 2009
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4deb has posted a new entry on: BizMark Tech
It’s in the Details
I’ve been on vacation, and I took notice to a few things that stood out to me. I’m always looking for bits and pieces of things to relate to business and my other projects which include th…
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Jersey Girl Does Florida
This year's summer vacation trip with my son brought us back to Florida. Tomorrow we leave for home, and wrap up a 2+ week vacation. It's been fun, but being away from home for 2 weeks, you start to m…
- June 27th, 2009
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My Sister's Store
Hey! Check out my sisters beaded jewelry designs store! I'm helping her add pieces to the website, and plan on adding a few necklaces this week. She's always had a natural talent when it came to craft…
- June 13th, 2009
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Warm Water - So Healing
It's amazing what a little warm water can do. My hands have been cramping a lot lately, probably because I log so many hours working on my projects - which means a LOT of typing all day long. Anyway,…
- June 9th, 2009
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What Does Your Small Business Site Look Like?
I’ll be traveling again this summer, and I’ve spent a lot of time looking at websites for tourist destinations and hotels recently. So many people book room reservations online these days…
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My Latest Scoop
I had so much fun shopping this weekend. It's funny, but I don't actually go out by myself too often anymore. Sunday, I took the afternoon and browsed a few stores, and just went for a dri…
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Quickly Catching Up
The weather was incredible this weekend. I spent a lot of time wandering about..going out for a drive, shopping, sitting outside with the dogs, and just enjoying the warm air in general. The weather…
- May 26th, 2009
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Puppy Training Books
Looking for puppy training books and guides? Here are a few to get you started: Whether you’re looking for tips for raising your puppy, or you need extra help with training your puppy. Someti…
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Cesar Millan Books
Cesar Millan is a household name with a television show, books and more. Find out why people love Cesar, and learn his tips and tricks to create a well socialized puppy that’s a great member of…
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ID Labels that work as Temp Tattoo
Have allergies? Maybe you're diabetic? Have a child that is prone to seizures? There's a great solution for kids on a class trip, or out at the zoo or amusement park...and maybe you aren't with them.…
- May 19th, 2009
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Movies and a Book
It's been a full week for me when it comes to entertainment. We took off last week and headed to the shore. It was part work, mostly play for us. During the week, I was able to catch up on some movies…
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Jersey Trash Clothing
Who are Just and Jon Kalnas? And what exactly is Jersey Trash Clothing? I asked myself this very question this morning...and here's what I found out:Jersey Trash is for every guy and girl, carefree of…
- May 14th, 2009
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Kite Surfing Video
I found this kite surfing video for you to check out...the music is a little intense, so I'd turn your speaker volume down a little, especially if you're at work! LOL Check out this awesome kite su…
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Kite Surfing is So Cool
Have you ever watched kite surfing? It's amazing!!! We're down the shore for a few days, and today is one of thoes windy, choppy ocean days. Rain and showers will be passing through on and off today.…
- May 13th, 2009
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Teal for Our Eyes Only
I'm looking out at a bright teal green ocean today. It's funny how the ocean changes shades and colors. We just took a walk, and in one small section it had a clear appearance, and yet 20 feet over it…
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Quality or Quantity
Quantity versus Quality When it comes to websites and blogs, you want to read quality information. In the world that I’m in- workwise, sometimes quantity is something I have to push out. In doin…
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Lobster Cakes
I've down the shore for a few days, and I tried something new this week. I had "lobster cakes"....let me explain.My husband has a love affair with great crab cakes, and there's a little restaurant dow…
