Monthly Archives: June 2011

Revenge of the Retailers

I love this TLC show Extreme Couponing! It’s relevant, smart, funny, clever, and puts family first. Most of the time, it shows Mom in a positive light and is a clear example of why a woman should be America’s Secretary of the … Continue reading

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June Is Family Month in My House

This June is a busy month for my family. Thank goodness I received my Groupon $20 deal for first time users. Our daughter had a birthday so she received, among other things, a Target gift card, cash and Groupon’s Old … Continue reading

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U.S. Open held on American soil but not “Under God”

I like watching golf. I loved watching the U.S. Open when the players became more diverse, starting with Tiger Woods. Since his fall from grace and my family obligations I have missed following televised PGA golf games and this years’ … Continue reading

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Morality Wars Part Deux: Reality Actress vs. Real Actress

Reese Witherspoon shot the first verbal bullet. Next Edie Falco, four time Emmy winner takes over with a machine gun of words aiming at reality stars in general and Kim Kardashian specifically in a interview for Vulture. Bellow is a  link … Continue reading

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Words of Morality from an A-List Actress in Tinsel Town.

OMG has an article on Reese Witherspoon’s comments at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards 6/5/2011 about reality stars who had their start on the rode to fame through scandal. She objects to this behavior and said so. BRAVA! She also … Continue reading

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Will The Real First Man Please Stand Up?

On Fri Jun 3, 5:40 pm ET Yahoo’s the Look out ran this article: First man ‘functionally cured’ of HIV by Liz Goodwin. In 2007, while in Berlin, Germany, Tim Ray Brown had a bone marrow transplant that apparently cured … Continue reading

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It’s All About The Coupons

You think you got mad money saving skill? Check out the video on Coupon Queen, and prepare to be schooled! After you have begged her pardon, grovel your way down to CouponDivas to become civilized in the fine art of the … Continue reading

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For Heaven’s Sake, Use a Plate!

I was sitting in a waiting room today looking at the January 2011 Better Homes and Gardens magazine. On page 104 there is an article called, “Salad Step Up”.  The tag line says: Serve it with flair, and a first course … Continue reading

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Free Doughnuts At Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme Free Doughnut Day Hear ye, Hear ye! Go forth and claim ye free sweet fried bread! June 3, 2011 — during  the business hours of 6am to 6pm You get your choice of 1 free doughnut. No $$$$ … Continue reading

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