I went to an art gallery exhibit opening the other day (Story to come out shortly after this one.). I’m still trying to stick to my daily goal of wearing something I haven’t worn in a long time. I got this shirt three-four years ago and I have only worn it two times…until now. I’m [...]
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Because I’m a do-it-yourself Jane and I don’t like paying for things I can do myself, I’ve learned how to do a few electrician-type things around the house. I can change electrical outlets and even install new lights and ceiling fans. Fortunately, I’ve never electrocuted myself. A plus, since I need to retain all the [...]
New beds for the girls. With the frames still in boxes, the girls have fun with the bedding.
As you may know, the girls share a room and they also share a lounging type futon bed. We love that bed as it is quite comfortable. I also am a firm believer that making kids share a room makes them closer and teaches them to share early on. Lucy and I shared a room [...]
My dear sister, Lucy Lu, introduces me to OXYCLEAN and so I use to to get the TEA STAINS off my glasses. Another reason why I love Oxyclean? This is my kitchen hood vent, which was WAY OVERDUE for a replacement. However, given it’s unique, custom size, I’m too lazy to go look for one. [...]
Whilst Dick is running the marathon, we have Champagne.
Whilst my dear hubby is running is sweet (and sweaty) ass off at the marathon, the rest of us go enjoy a nice breakfast at one of my new favorite eateries in LA and French Bakery/Cafe, Champagne. What?!?! I’m there supporting him in spirit!! This preggar gots to eat! Mmmmmmm, such yummy pastries such as [...]
What do you do when your kids ask the ultimate question: Is Santa real?
It is the inevitable question that every parent faces at some point or another. Louise is asking me AGAIN if Santa is real. The answer? Not so easy. Do you continue with your trickery so that your child can believe in the goodness that is Santa Claus? Or tell them the truth and hope there [...]
It seems this last year we’ve had lots of visitors and when they visit, we usually chill on my back porch, play ping pong or go biking or all of the above. So, my latest visitor was my Cousin and his son, Dumbledore, who I call my cousin too because it’s so hard to remember [...]
Jane, amateur haircutter, strikes again.
The boys are in need of a bit of a haircut. So, since I cut J LO’s hair the last time I was in LA, she wanted me to cut the boys hair. As I have said before, I’m definitely no professional and I’ve never been to beauty or hair school. I’ve cut women’s, girls’ [...]
Fulfilling my bet with Thelma: Camping in the Minivan
Thelma made a bet with me that if she was able to fast and abstain from eating for a day, I would then camp out in the car with her overnight, in our yard. This is not something I’m too excited about doing and I thought hoped maybe she would forget about it but alas, [...]
A gorgeous, antique Mercedes 280 SL.
We were on the interstate when we spotted this BEAUTIFUL Antique Mercedes 280 SL convertible. It’s GORGEOUS and looks WELL taken care of. I love the antique blue with the cream interior. This would be a car I wouldn’t mind having. Dick LOVES it. Wants one. Good thing we have the same taste. Mine is, [...]
Salmon with Dirty Brown Rice: Yeah I’m grocery shopping in my PJ’s.
Since I was already in my pajamas for pajama day at our homeschool co-op, I decided that I was SO COMFORTABLE that I did not want to change out of my outfit, even though I had some grocery shopping to do later that day. Yes, it’s FREAKIN’ COLD! Ok, so I did get a few [...]
We head to the public market…where the funnel cakes and hot dogs is all that catches my attention.
During coffee with Lucy (and watching her super brilliant Oscar get his momma to give him a treat even if he didn’t have to obey her command…that was genius.) I had remembered that my mom told me they had taken an old run down mall and turned it into a public market but I couldn’t [...]
Lowes has this great program for kids every other Saturday…all year round, where the kids can come build something. They hold a “workshop” where the kids can come and play carpenter for a day. It’s like a dream come true for me because if I haven’t mentioned it before, and Lucy is rolling her eyes [...]
Mommy I’m Hot, But I Want Money!!
This is our second year having a lemonade sale. Last year the girls had great success and they’ve been begging me to do another one so they could earn some more money to redecorate their room. I’m just glad they want to earn it versus stealing it. Tomorrow is the first day of school for public school here and summer is officially over! 
So, I agreed but I was not thrilled to sit in the hot, muggy sun (89F) and get eaten alive by pesky, blood thirsty mosquitos.
I contributed $9.43 to get their business going (which they gave me $6 initially), prepared the lemonade for them, and agreed to give of my time pro-bono. Thelma and Louise recruited a helper, their cousin, to assist as well.
