You remember my Aussie cousin, MIA, who was touring around Mexico and Central America? Well she’s swinging back around to visit us one more time before she’s off to return to her home on the other side of the world. Since the last time I saw her before this was 20 years ago, I don’t want to [...]
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Jane’s Teenage Diet & Exercise Plan. LOL
By Jane on February 25, 2010
Another great find in my vintage GREEN INDEX CARD HOLDER. Like many teenagers these days, body image was important and I was always concerned with my weight (which lead to my eventual bout with Bulimia). Apparently, when I was a teenager, I thought this is all it would take to lose weight. The bulk of [...]
Category: Random Stuff
By Jane on November 25, 2009
Remember how I told you I fall asleep easily? (No? Click HERE.) Yet another movie that I’ve only seen the first half of. Victim to falling asleep while watching a movie at home…again. When I’m physically at the movie theater I can usually stay awake. I’ve only fallen asleep during 2-3 of those. Anyone else [...]
Category: Random Stuff
Homeschooling: Not for everyone but DEFINITELY for us!!
By Jane on September 14, 2009
I know there are people who are out there that are like, “Homeschool?!?!? How do your kids get the “social” part of school?” My response is…”Besides letting the kids out of their cage for about an hour a day to stretch out their legs, we occasionally take them to the local grocery store to see how other humans interact.”
Category: Homeschooling
Crispy Flounder with Persian Rice & Butternut Squash.
By Jane on February 21, 2011
So here’s the finale of the dinner I made the other day. I didn’t do a full post on the flounder but it’s quite easy. Just take your flounder and coat the outside with flour, turmeric, salt & pepper. Cook it in oil until cripsy on med-high. They come out beautifully golden, crispy on the [...]
Category: Culinary Goddess, Food
Coming out of the closet! (My old clothes that is.)
By Jane on January 24, 2010
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 [...]
Category: Smashin' Fashion
Finally, after two years…Christmas with the family.
By Jane on January 2, 2012
Alright, so I’m going out of order but here are some pictures of our Christmas last week. For me, the best part of Christmas is not about the presents but having family get together. I’m excited to have my family together since last year my parents, sister, and aunt all left me to go to [...]
Category: Random Stuff
Pretty Boy Swag…is pretty, pretty, stupid.
By Jane on July 26, 2010
Ok, so here’s another example of a MOST RIDICULOUS song. Seriously, really? Dis…right here…is…really really STUPID. GET OUT DA WAY…for a better song. -Jane, Non-Fan of Pretty Boy Swag.
Category: Music to My Ears, Videos
Girl slams boss as she quits her job using a dry erase board. Emails entire office.
By Jane on September 7, 2010
My friend emails me this TOTALLY FABULOUS story about a girl who quits her job using a dry erase board, takes pictures and emails her co-workers in her office, totally slamming her boss. This is right in line with the JET BLUE guy. Enjoy!! Apparently, the girl’s name is Jenny (not confirmed) and she emails [...]
Category: Random Stuff
Louise is determined to complete her Summer Reading Book Club.
By Jane on July 29, 2011
You may remember last year when the girls were reading up a storm to claim their prize for the summer reading book club. Well, this year they were a little less motivated since they already knew what the prize was…a booklet that had freebies like a free ice cream, free tickets to our Ladies Soccer [...]
Category: Random Stuff
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If you have allergies or are prone to stuffy noses, try the Neti Pot.
By Jane on February 4, 2011
As you know, I’ve been plagued with Rhinitis (aka Stuffy Nose) but it has since gotten better in the second semester (thank the Lord!). Winter time and one is also more prone to stuffy or runny noses, sinuses, congestion, etc. One thing that helps immensely is the NETI POT. You may have seen it promoted [...]
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Missing traditional Vietnamese food: My dad finally makes Pho!
By Jane on February 9, 2011
Since my parents have been gone and traveled to Vietnam to eat a ton of super yummy Vietnamese food, my dad finally made some Pho for us while Lucy was in town. This is the first time we have had pho in over two months and I was totally missing it!! If you don’t know [...]
Category: Food, Random Stuff
Jane’s Maternity Wear: Planned Parenthood.
By Jane on January 7, 2011
My sister Lucy came across this shirt and thought it to be PERFECT for me since it describes us oh so well. Planned Parenthood. That’s us! This is not a maternity shirt. She just bought it in a large. Looks and fits like Maternity though! James Perse makes the most comfortable, supersoft Tees. Although he [...]
Category: Anything Maternity/Pregnancy
By Jane on March 5, 2011
I saw these rose petals laying around the other day and asked the girls why this rose had been taken apart. I thought there were doing it just for fun or to put in a bath or something. It was a rose from a bundle my dad had bought for my mom for Valentine’s day. [...]
Category: Thelma & Louise
All Work and No Play??? NO WAY!!!
By Jane on August 31, 2009
We just had some tenants move out of one of our residential rental properties and so, it’s time for the cleaning crew to come in. By cleaning crew, I mean myself, Dick, and the girls. By doing it ourselves, we save big and the girls love a change of scenery. So, we pack our bags for a few days but since there’s nothing in the townhouse, so we also pack blankets, pillows, food and stuff to cook with (this helps cut down on expenses and time since we can just stay put and work). Yes, I’m a slave driver! No,
We just had some tenants move out and so, it’s time for the cleaning crew to come in. By cleaning crew, I mean myself, Dick, and the girls. By doing it ourselves, we save big and the girls love a change of scenery. So, we pack our bags for a few days but since there’s nothing in the townhouse, so we also pack blankets, pillows, food and stuff to cook with (this helps cut down on expenses and time since we can just stay put and work). Yes, I’m a slave driver! No, I’m just efficient. Off we go in the car for a 4 hour drive. Here’s some pics along the way:
Category: Faves, Random Stuff
Caught in the rain, in the convertible!
By Jane on September 23, 2010
Towards the end of summer, we were at the pool for one of our final times to enjoy it while it was still open. We were only there for about 30 minutes when the dark clouds start rolling in. Still savoring the moment, the girls and Dick were enjoying their peaches. Not sure why she [...]
Category: Cars
HAPPY VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR!!! We recently went to our local Buddhist Temple.
By Jane on February 13, 2010
THE YEAR OF THE TIGER This year of the year of the Tiger and that’s going to be how we’re going to approach the new year, like a TIGER! This is a picture of my girls several years ago in their Traditional Vietnamese Long Dresses. I love it!!!
Category: Random Stuff
By Jane on September 26, 2009
My little fashionistas’ and their choices in making a statement… Mom has nothing to do with these ensembles. They are in full charge of how they dress.
Category: Smashin' Fashion, Thelma & Louise
Like brother, like sister. Watermelon improperness…some things never change.
By Jane on September 8, 2011
Looks like someone STILL has not read my post on how to PROPERLY cut a watermelon. Some things never change. For sure, this is not the method. Seriously! Time for damage control. I had to take the knife away from my dear sister-in-law before butchered this watermelon any further. Improper watermelon cutting and eating run [...]
Category: Random Stuff
By Jane on December 21, 2009
Being that my iMac is large, it is not portable when you have to fly somewhere. I’m working off Dick’s PC laptop. I hate it. I miss my iMac greatly. It is true. Once you go Mac, you never go back. I need to get a Macbook Pro. Gods! Santa! You can add that to [...]
Category: Random Stuff
