Snow Day!

It is terrible here in Illinois.  This is what my house looks like this morning: We broke our back door trying to open it this morning.  My house is a sheet of ice.  We have about 4 inches of snow.  On top of that, we have freezing rain, so it is definitely an interesting combination we have going on out there.  We watched the ...continue reading

Starting my weight loss journey

Okay, I am putting myself on a diet.  Ok, not quite a diet.  It is a new product called Sensa.  I'll be honest -- I'd love to lose about a hundred pounds.  However, at this point, I would like any sort of weight loss.  My goal is to do an update post each week.  If I don't, somebody clock me upside my head and remind me.  Sensa is a product that allows ...continue reading

Loving my Sun Times

I blogged recently on Lisa Reviews about how much I can't stand the Chicago Tribune.  Yes, my favorite paper since I moved down here has made me cancel my subscription.  I know, hard to believe.  I have been through many, many, many changes to the look of the paper.  However, this last one I cannot stand.  It drives me nuts to the point that I swear its ...continue reading

Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees — Really It Doesn’t

Oh the joys of having a four year old (who is almost five and cries almost everyday because she is not five yet).  Madison has finally started noticing things - especially things called commercials.  Every single commercial she sees she wants whatever product their are selling be it a pancake ball maker to a baby that swims (though she said she wanted that ...continue reading


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