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The Spooky Swap….it’s baaaack!
YUP IT’S BACK! We had a great turnout last year, and I’m looking forward to an even better one this year. Spread the word, it’s time to do some swapping! Give a package, get a package. That’s the way it works! Think early holiday gifts, or better yet a pick me up for a dreary time of year. No matter what, it’s sure to put a smile on your face! To start, if this is your first swap please make sure to read the General Guidelines for answers to any and all questions you might have. If you get to the…
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A hello from the trenches.
Hi all! I know you haven’t seen me around here a lot lately. Blogging has become a bit lower on my priority list, as I finally (FINALLY) picked up an extra job to help with bills. Bright side? More money! Downside? Lots more time spent going back and forth and actually working. I can’t complain, I’m just being honest. Things are finally settling down now that I’m on day 5 of doing both. I’m finding a happy medium between working, chores (include napping here), work related paperwork, and blogging. I think I’m going to go to the old standby of…
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Just a quick note:
For all you “Beach Reads” Summer Reading Challenge participants. The giveaways and the linky for August are extended (so they will still be open) until September 5th. I won’t have time to close them and tally them until then anyway, so enjoy. There is one more giveaway that goes up tomorrow. All giveaway winners will be chosen on the 6th. Don’t forget that you can enter the giveaways even if you aren’t participating. Thanks guys! Click the banner for the homepage
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Where I’ve Been
I know I haven’t been around a lot lately, and so you all deserve a hug for sticking with me. Let me tell you that this has been a pretty difficult set of weeks, and yet I feel like I’m stronger because of them. My determination to stay happy in spite of circumstances is really driving me to be productive and have a good outlook. Of course it does help that I have great friends! *smiles at all of you* My grandfather is really ill. He’s home now, but chances are he won’t be around much longer. If I’m not…
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Musings and updates
Wow. How long has it been since I’ve actually written something on here that wasn’t a guest post, a Summer Reading Challenge post, or a review? I can’t even remember. Things have been flying by and I’m just holding on to the kite string for dear life. Loving every minute of it too. Let’s see. What’s new in my life? Well, we got FIOS! My awesome, old, built in the 1960’s apartment finally got rewired to host this awesome service. Now my Internet is lightning fast, our TV is awesome, and I’m a happy girl. Have I mentioned I’m addicted…
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Spreading some Pinkberry love!
I got to do some promo work for Pinkberry thanks to their awesome company and the website Crowdtap! I thought I’d share some pictures and talk up our experience. It wasn’t the first time that I had been there, but two of my guests were new to Pinkberry :). It was a great chance to take them there! This is my friend Ronald debating his yogurt destiny. It was his first Pinkberry excursion, and he was a little worried about making sure whatever he ordered was scrumptious. I told him not to worry, it’s all delicious. The awesome employee was…
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“Beach Reads” Summer Challenge Headquarters!
We all love books, and we all love to win things. Why not do both at the same time? Looking for a specific page? You’ll find it here! Updated weekly with everything that is challenge related. Looking to sign up? Who is participating in this crazy thing? I can’t find the August link page, help! EVENTS Note: All giveaways have been switched over to entry forms. Please make sure to fill out your information correctly. All giveaways end at the conclusion of the event. Entries must be in no later than August 31, 2011.** ** (with the exception of monthly giveaways…
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Double dose movie review: HOP and YOUR HIGHNESS
Tweet This weekend I actually saw a double header of movies. Spending time with the family always equals going to the movies, and if we can’t decide on one then we go to two! This time it was HOP on one day and YOUR HIGHNESS the next. I’ll give you a quick run down of what I thought of each. Okay I’ll admit, I might have had higher hopes for YOUR HIGHNESS than I should have. It was one of those movies that you go into wanting to like so badly, that it really doesn’t stand a chance of living up to expectations.…
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Movie Review: Battle LA
This weekend the BF and I took off to the movies to see the all action, all alien flick BATTLE L.A. If you haven’t stopped by one of these posts before let me catch you up really quickly. We only go to about one or two movies a month. Our stipulation? They have to be something we REALLY want to see. Then I come share it with you! Beware: Rambling ahead. In a word, this movie was EPIC. If you are a fan of movies that might not have the best plot, but make up for it with stunning visuals,…
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Movie Review: Tron: Legacy
Every once in a while I find a movie that I want to chat about with others, but unfortunately there’s no one around. SO you, my dear reader friends, get to hear my commentary? Aren’t you the lucky ones? *** Oh my gosh. Let me start off by saying that the original TRON was one of my dad’s favorite movies when we were younger. I remember sitting in front of the television when I was about 7, staring in awe at the light cycle battles on the screen! Honestly, for the 80’s there was some amazing visuals in that movie.…