In case of Rapture, the car is yours*

Here is why I am trying to get everybody on board with food storage and 72-hour kits. Highly recommended viewing (although it’s definitely Mormon, if that freaks you out.) *My friend Darlene, a lovely Evangelical Christian, has this bumper sticker on her Hummer. It cracks me up every time I… Read More
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My special talent

I have a special talent that I have almost perfected. It’s shocking how fantastic I am at it, really. It’s misplacing things. I somehow manage to lose things a dozen times a day. If only I had a dollar for each time I said. “I just had it two seconds… Read More
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Take THAT, Maytag man!

I did a massive deep-cleaning of the refrigerator last night. Every surface was scrubbed with hot water and copious amounts of elbow grease. Consequently the temperature alarm started to beep, letting me know that I was letting out quite a bit of cold. Unfortunately the beeping never stopped. Not after… Read More
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Onward with the 72-hour kits

Congrats to all the people who got their clothes and toiletries!  This week we’ll be working on food.  The idea is to get easy, non-cook foods that everybody likes.  You’re going to have to decide what works for you, but I would suggest (if your allergies permit): Peanut butter-good for… Read More
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Here’s your birthday present

York is turning twelve tomorrow. I know! I can’t believe I have a boy who’ll be passing the sacrament! Just to make his birthday crappy, he got braces.  He was pretty happy that I took a “during” shot: After: Happy Early Birthday York! He says he wants a Cookie-Cake for… Read More
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Butter with a touch of daffodil

Yesterday I finished painting India’s bedroom. It’s cute, but still too messy to take an “after” picture. The bathroom next to India’s room is the main floor bath, and I couldn’t help but notice how boring and ugly it is. The color on the walls is the same beige that… Read More
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What we’re learning at homeschool

Last week India and I were discussing her bedroom and the new redecoration plans (I’ll resume painting as soon as I finish writing.)  Discussing her massive-amounts-of-Webkinz-all-over-the-bed, to be exact.  There are a lot of them (“No Mom, only 21.”) That’s a lot of stuffed animals on one bed (And a… Read More
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A Brand New Day

I didn’t vote for the guy, but I must say I was pretty jazzed about Obama taking over today.  I hope he does a splendid job and makes this country an even better place to live.  I have to imagine what was going though George Bush’s head as he flew… Read More
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72-hour kit item of the week

Ok, Ladies, I got a lot of “I’m going to do this!” last week, but not very many people checked back in. I’m guessing it’s because last week’s items were so easy. So let’s take it up a notch. This week we’re going to focus on clothes and hygiene. I… Read More
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Little reminder

I’ll be posting all the successful 72-hour kit participants on Monday, so try to wrap it up and let me know by then.  Post your report here. Also I saw The Curious Case of Benjamin Button last night and it was goooood.  Very highly recommended.  Mister loved it too.  He… Read More
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It’s never too early

I know (but maybe you don’t) that my birthday is sort of far away (April 10th, the most magical day in the universe).  But it’s never too early to mention the thing I want the absolute most. Well, really what I want most is wood floors in my family room… Read More
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