iphone 4s tip [Disable Siri when phone locked]

I learned that Siri will still operate even when you phone is in the Passcode Locked mode.  You have to manually disable the feature to prevent unauthorized usage.  To make sure Siri is deaf to commands when there's a passcode on the iphone enter Settings > General > Passcode Lock, and slide the Siri option to Off.  Now, when your friends try to make a prank call/text/etc. they'll find that Siri is unwilling to be a participant in the prank.

How to Tell a Bedtime Story

When I was a kidlet I loved bedtime stories.  I saw this tip in a Reader's Digest and decided to share it with ya'all.

• Ask the kidlet what the title should be.  This stalls for time and spreads the blame if the story's no good.
• Name the villains after people who wronged you in high school.  
• When you get stuck have a clumsy talking animal holding a tray of cream pies enter the story.  

from author Lemony Snicket

How to Talk Apple

Apple Store employees are trained to say things a certain way:

They Don’t Say	They Say
“That’s stupid” or “That wasn’t smart”	“That’s not recommended”
“Do you have any questions?”	“What questions do you have?”
“Unfortunately.”	“As it turns out…”

Tooth Department Secret

I'm going to share a little secret in the Tooth Department.  This is a secret that I do not know why it is a secret and yet I feel compelled to make sure you (my Blog Reader) knows.  I do not want you to fall prey to the unknown tidbit about this specific Tooth Department item and then feel dejected that you were never informed beforehand....As I was.  So I will tell you.  Thus, making it a much more pleasant experience for your future Tooth Department Experiences.

I had a the "pleasant" experience of needing an emergency root canal yesterday.  I really should have had the root canal at least 4 days earlier though.  With my stubbornness/strong-will/naivety (choose a word) I endured some extreme excruciating pain on the right side of my mouth for those 4 days.  I did not sleep well -- nor much.  I had to chew in specialized locations in my mouth.  (oh yeah -- side note....I need a root canal on a tooth on my left side. Since Septemberish I have not chewed on my left side of my mouth....including chewing gum.  (duh, it hurts.)  And last week I finally went in to the dentist to have him check on it.  My dentist gave me a referral to see a specialist for this specific root canal.  Now back to the main story.........)  My Chewing Situation was a {hot mess.}  I could chew with one tooth area in the far back on my left side and on the right side I could only chew super soft things -- and chew slowly--- because sharp pains would occur.  Drinking water and walking outside in the cold air would cause the sharp pains to flare up.  It was awesome.  I would be just fine and dandy and then BAM -- super sharp pains and I would be moaning and holding the side of my mouth.

Well, I finally called the dentist and decided to go in and have him look at it.  I didn't want to since I was just there last week for another tooth and I was in there 2 weeks ago for a crown and I have no insurance left until Oct 1st.....yeah--I felt like I am the pageant winner of the most Finicky Teeth Contestant.  Enough of my grumbling.....I went in and less than 2 hours later I came out with my first Root Canalized Tooth.  I felt like a new woman.  ha ha (not really.  just happy to not have sharp pains attack 1/2 my mouth.)  BUT....here is the secret that I never, ever knew about:  Once you have a Root Canal that tooth will not be affected by cold nor hot!  (now, I know some of you are saying "duh, I knew that lameo".....or maybe even some of you are saying "that's it????  that's her dumb secret. huh....borrrring."  but really -- when was I ever taught that or knew that???)  So now I have a tooth that virtually is like a phantom tooth -- it is there and healthy-looking, but it is not affected by temperature and when I chew on that side it feels like a tooth isn't there, but it IS there!  Therefore, when you get a Root Canal I want to make sure you are prepared for this mouth-changing event.....because it is a chomper of one.....just saying.....and I want to make sure you know the secret before it happens to you.   

How to Get Out of a Rut

Are you in a rut?  According to blog ideadrunk.com, author Christian Parsons lists 40 ways to jump-start anyone stalled in the same old, same old.  Here are 10:

1. Show up to work an hour earlier.
2. Talk to an 8-yr old
3. Talk to an 80-yr old
4. Build something with your hands
5. Call the smartest person you know and ask him/her to lunch
6. Dance
7. Write a letter -- with a pen
8. Tour an art gallery
9. Spend an afternoon at Toys "R" Us.  Buy LEGOs.
10. Eat a pint of blackberries

A Germ of Truth

I thought this was interesting....

Sick Myths:  which of these can make you ill?

Kissing
False.  Most viral infections seep in through your nose and eyes, not your mouth.  In fact, in a Journal of Infectious Disease study, only 8% of people felt sick after smooching someone who had a cold.  "It's actually safer to kiss someone who's sick than shake his hand." says microbiologist Charles Gerba, Ph.D.

Staying in a Hotel Room
True.  A third of hotel room surfaces were still coated in germs nearly a full day after a sick persone spent the nights, say research from the University of Virginia School Medicine.  Protect yourself by swabbing hard surfaces like doorknobs, light switches, and remote controls with hand sanitizer or alcohol-based wipes.

Using an Old Toothbrush
False.  No need to toss your toothbrush after recovering from a cold or flu -- you can't reinfect yourself.  When you fall ill, your immune system creates antibodies specific to the strain of virus you have.  Those good guys stick around to make sure you never get the same exact virus again says Josh Miller, D.O.


from Women's Health magazine

iphone 4s tip [Create Shopping Lists]

I found this tip online and I use it.  I thought I would pass it on.....

Start in the Reminders application and create a new list.  To do this, tap the Lists button at the top-left corner of the application.  It looks like 3 lines on top of each other.  Then tap Edit > Create New List ... and enter the name Groceries (or the grocery store name you want to enter).  Click Done.  Once you have added a new list, you can refer to that list in Siri.  (I have different lists for all "my stores.")

After creating the list, you can add items to it with simple requests whenever you think of something new you need to buy.  Tell Siri "Add eggs to my Groceries list".

Siri asks you to confirm the new item.  Just say "Yes" and Siri adds it for you.

When you're at the grocery store, just check off the items as you shop.  Couldn't be easier!

Cafe Rio Recipes

If you have ever been to the restaurant Cafe Rio, you have probably fallen in love with their food.  And since we don't have any Cafe Rios in WA State we have to create our own.  For a woman church activity this month, I made this meal.  It turned out stellar.  And no leftovers.  The worst part is having your home smell like brewing meat all day long (because of the crock pot).  


Below are the best knock-off recipes from their restaurant.  These have circulating around a bigillion times, but I will give credit to my sister Heidi for sharing these specific versions with me.  


Enjoy!  


Cafe Rio Pork
3 lbs pork roast (2 small pork roasts from Costco)
2 c. salsa
1 12 oz can of Coca Cola (or 1 1/2 cups)
2 c. brown sugar
water
Put roasts in crock pot and fill it half-way with water, only half-way up to roasts. Cook on high for 5 hrs. Then, remove pork roasts, pour water down the drain. Put roasts back into crock pot. Puree the salsa in blender, mix in brown sugar and coke. Then pour salsa mixture over the pork and cook for another 3 hours. Shred the pork with a fork and serve. 
 
 
Cilantro Lime Rice
2 c. uncooked rice (I used long grain rice)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp lime zest
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 c. freshly squeezed lime juice (I used lime juice from the bottle)
4 tsp sugar
6 T. fresh chopped cilantro
Put rice, garlic, lime zest and chicken broth in rice cooker. Cook until done. In small bowl combine lime juice, sugar and cilantro and mix. Pour over cooked rice and gently mix up. Serve immediately.
 
 
Black Beans
3 cans black beans, drained (you can keep a little juice if you like them saucy)
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
3 tsp ground cumin
6 T. fresh chopped cilantro 
In a saucepan, combine beans, tomato sauce and cumin. Cook until hot. Just before serving add the cilantro. 
 
 
Cilantro Lime Dressing
1 pkg Hidden Valley ranch dressing mix
3 T. Salsa Verde (green salsa)
1/8 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1/2 bunch of cilantro
2 medium cloves garlic
3/4 c. mayo
3/4 c. sour cream
Mix ingredients in blender. Add grated lime peel and juice to taste. Best when made ahead of time and chilled. You can thin with buttermilk if needed. Serve with cafe rio pork, rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa and fresh pico de gallo.

Insurance vs. Beer commercials

Beer commercials use to be the most comical commercials on tv and radio. But I have noticed a trend of late where they have been upped by a different breed. Insurance Companies. When I whiz through my DVR-ed shows, I notice commercials sometimes and I actually will stop and watch them. (yes, yes, - I am a Marketing Teacher. Ha ha.) And many of those commercials that are funny are from Insurance Companies. Here are some of my current favorites:


Nationwide – upside car w/ people in
http://www.nationwide.com/about-us/goodnews-ad.jsp


State Farm – husband talking on phone @ middle of night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYxz6cluskQ


Pemco – driving on left lane
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU9qrGWexBo


Geico – robot daycare
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_Qc_nmSUGQ


Allstate – crazy man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtP-S9OS0o0


Progressive – skinny jeans, fat savings
http://www.progressive.com/commercials/jeans.aspx

Thresholds & Barriers in {Dating World}

I really liked this post. Click on the link to read. And feel free to write in my comments section because I am curious to read what you think. :)

Halloween Costume idea

I want to be this for Halloween. Who will join me? A flock of owls -- how cool will we be.

Scoop Colander

I was cruising through Bed, Bath & Beyond and stumbled on this super cool colander thingy....

It said it is perfect for straining pasta, vegetables, and fried food. I was sold.

With my BBBeyond coupon, I purchased this lil' gem.

and have i used it yet? nope.

ha ha. maybe this week.

BookBook {rocks}

You should buy one too.

and if you don't have a macbook, a iphone, nor an ipad then buy one of those items so you can buy this super-duper cool case.

it really is the most legit case i've seen.

i was searching in all types of stores and online for the perfect laptop case. I was sad all I could find were super ugly fake-leather black ones or piles of softcover cases. well, thanks to a friend for telling me about this brand. a student saw my case and went out and bought one too. ha ha.

i think {you} should buy one too.

visit here for the deets.....

Movies with {animals}

I'm disturbed. How come movies can have people die and yet they will do everything in their power to not have an animal die? Example: the movie "Up." Super, duper cute beginning and then it when downhill. And there came wacky talking dogs on the scene. And ***spoiler alert***** they have a man die but not the talking dogs??? Seriously???? I started thinking about this.....there are lots of movies (cartoon and real) where many humans die and yet the token animal or lots of animals live. I get that it sometimes goes with the plot and storyline, but it seems to be over-the-top with the recent movies in the past decade. We show more respect and love to animals than to humans. So sad.

Picture {Fakeout}

Yeah, same spot. The top picture is from the actual resort....the bottom picture is from a company that takes "real" pictures of the resort/hotel locations. Visit oyster.com to see more examples.

Things Organized Neatly

I like color. I like things. I like organization. I like this website: thingsorganizedneatly.tumblr.com

These are some of my fav pixs from this site. I liked the archive site because it showed a pile of the pictures all at once.

What do {you} organize?

For those of you that don't know, I am in {LOVE} with fonts. I enjoy having hundreds of font choices when I am creating an document/graphic/poster. So when I had to get a new computer, I forgot to get all my old font files before I turned in my old school computer.....now I need new fonts because just the standard font choices won't cut it in my world. :) Thanks to one of the blogs I follow, I found a website that has {awesome} font choices and the best part ---- lots of FREE FONTS!!!!! I just added about 50 fonts. It was like a lil' shopping spree --- but I didn't have to go anywhere nor spend any money. I hope you enjoy this website also:

dafont.com

happy {font} shopping!!!

Weird Car Names

The other day I was driving and the car in front of me was unlike one I have ever seen. It was called "Esteem". Really? A car named "Esteem????" So if I was

to drive this Suzuki Esteem than I would have an increase in SELF-esteem? Or would I ESTEEM myself above others? What is the goal for naming a car "Esteem?" And then I noticed the irony....There was a "1.8" beneath the "esteem" words. So then I was laughing. It is only a 1.8 -- and it is showing it off like that is cool!!! The poor driver. They must cry every time they drive the car. Well you know what? They didn't even have a license plate. ha ha ha. So this car kept getting better and better. It probably was stolen and they took the plates off. ;)

So this got me thinking.......I like cars. Not all cars though. But lot

s of different cars. And I realize that there are quite a few car names that are super strange. So the Suzuki created a car called "esteem", but if you don't need your Self-Esteem to be lifted than maybe you can drive a Ford Aspire....Or a Kia Soul to help you feel your "inner" self.

Or if you are feeling naughty you can find an old AMC Gremlin and cruise around in that.

And one of the worst names on the market now is the Prius. It sounds horrible when you say it out loud, An ugly design (unless you refuse to put on deodorant on more than twice a week and then you might like the design.) The only redeeming quality with the Prius is the amazing gas mileage. Too bad it can't have a solid sound system or something else of redemption though. But....at least it isn't named after a household chore......like the Plymouth Duster.

I did a quick Google search and according to Forbes, one of the worst car names is the Chevy Lumina. :( This makes me a tad bit sad because I drove that car for a few years. My "paint-peeling-one-hubcap-lumina." I ran that to the ground until the engine head cracked. Yep.

Lots of weird car names....but I guess at least they aren't Lipstick Names -- like "Pretty Please", "Girl About Town," "Lady Bug," "One of a Kind," or "Velvet Teddy." (and yes, those are REAL lipstick names...visit mac cosmetics.)


P.S. If you want "extra credit" on Weird Car Names, feel free to visit this link that listed a pile of weird car names

{ I'd Choose You Everytime }

I was watching a lame movie (Date Night) with a funny actor (Steve Carrell) and he said the following to his wife:

i'd choose you everytime


I want to be told this......aaaahhhh soooo cute. :)

Burdens

One of my fav scriptures right now:
Mosiah 24:15
"...the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord."

It got me thinking....Should we pray to be strengthen instead of released from our burdens? Should we pray for both?

In this scripture, Alma and his people have some heavy-duty burdens they are experiencing. And when you continue to read you see that Heavenly Father knew they needed these burdens for their future escape. I'm impressed with their cheerfulness and patience duo that they displayed. Oh wow. They didn't know what their future held. They didn't know if these burdens were ever going to end. Sometimes I think life is soooo hard and then I take a step back and put it in perspective. Our Heavenly Father knows what he is doing and we need to have faith in His' Will for us. I need to go pray right now.

Women vs. Men in {buying shoes}

Have you noticed the difference when women shoe shop versus when men shoe shop? If you are a women you can go in alone to a shoe store/area and walk out with a new friend. I was at the ritzy high-end store Payless Shoesource and gripping a hot coupon. My debit card was crying out for me to spend money on another pair of shoes. My feet were leaping in anticipation for a new purchase. My logical corner in my mind was overpowered by this coupon I "needed" to use. I was browsing the one lone aisle of my shoe size and in walked a couple. She was just as intent as me looking for new shoes. In retrospect, I realized that the entire 14 minutes her and I shared the aisle of fake-leather smelling shoes that she hardly talked to her partner. Instead she chatted it up with me. I learned a lot about her. She was looking for a pair of white heels for her wedding dress. Her finance could have been sitting in the car for all she cared -- she was asking me for advice on the shoe choice. I was showing her my shoe options. We were instant friends. Now mind you she was littered with tattoos, wearing a super short skirt, pushing the 50 age zone, and sputtered many interesting phrases.....and yet we were bonded for those moments. I helped her pick out shoes for her important day.

Since then I have paid attention to my other recent interactions in shoe zones....those shoes just break the ice for a conversation starter. And yet I look in the men section and see these solitary men shoe shoppers in their own zone.....not breaking down the barriers. Hmph. All this shoe talk is making me want to go shoe shopping now......

Google Reader {rocks} my world

I adore Google Reader. It is always there for me with the latest updates of all the blogs I stalk -- I mean follow. Right this instance it is informing me that I have 180 unread posts! (gulp!) You people should stop posting!!! ;) Don't worry -- it was 1,073 a couple days ago...It is super simple to manage. If you don't already have a system in place for {blog stalking} I suggest you utilize this free service. Just google "google reader" and sign up! (the only downside is that you will need to create a gmail email account. painless, but a hoop to follow.)

And speaking of {blog stalking}, i have updated my fav blogs on this right-side column (the title called "...i stalk..."). I have my fav coupon blogs, fashion blogs, and random blogs that make me smile. What are your fav blogs currently?


p.s. you can also choose to receive {my posts} via email......just enter your email on the right-side column. :)

Your Cell Phone is {RINGING}

Remember when a cell phone rang in sacrament meeting, or another quiet place, and we would all turn to see the perpetuator…now we barley even notice.

How come? Are we immune to the barrage of noise in our lives? Or is there something else we focus on? Or are we just use to it?

Garlic Breath?

I have the fortunate advantage of eating a tiny lil' bit of garlic and then reeking of garlicky smell for a long while. Oh lucky me huh? Well, look @ this nice fact I just learned about:

After eating garlic, drink milk.
drinking milk reduces the presence of the compounds that cause garlic breath by as much as 95%.
reported by a study in the Journal of Food Science.

So I guess Spaghetti Factory really does have something going when they serve you milk AND spumoni ice cream with all their meals.

Epic [biscuit] Fail

Dear Mom,

I had an epic fail in the kitchen today. I wished you could have zapped over for a millisecond to resolve my culinary failure. I was invited to a friend’s home for dinner today. She said she had a roast in the crockpot. I offered to bring something. Now Mom, you know what I of course offered….because what do I always want with the pot roast you make when I come home? BISCUITS!!! Yep. So I offered to make biscuits and bring them.

Now biscuits aren’t that big of a deal to make. I mean really – I made them about 5 umm….8 years ago …. a couple of times. They turned out good. There is less than 10 ingredients. Only 10 minutes of cooking. Piles of flour. I enjoy following technical directions. What could go wrong? Well, I pull out the cookbooks you have given me and look at my options….Grandma’s unmeasured recipe, 2 recipes with buttermilk (nope – no buttermilk in the house and I’m not going on the Sabbath to buy some), and another one with an unnamed recipe contributor lady that I decided to pass on. So I figured I would stick with good ole’ Betty Crocker version. Simple enough.

And of course I had to make a double batch. She has a husband and 3 kidlets. We would of course want more than one biscuit. So I start plopping in all the ingredients in a large bowl and then start mixing. Uh-oh. I realized that I didn’t following the directions – I was supposed to mix and cut and stuff along the journey of this ingredient plopping. So I put the mixture aside, got another bowl, and started over. This time I followed the directions very carefully. Umm…it still didn’t turn out quite right. It was too dry. The mixture wasn’t “crumbly” enough, but I was bored of trying to crumble, so I dumped the milk in anyway. And then the mixture was too dry. I looked at the pass-aside recipes. Some of them called for an egg. So I figured I might as well try throwing in a raw egg in the mix – more moisture. Well, now I had a large clump of awesomeness. I forced it to roll out, cut out the shapes and put on the cookie sheet. In the oven it finally went. I looked at the time and decided to quickly change and then I would come back and set the timer. Well, you know what happened there. When I came back downstairs, I dilly-dallied on the computer – waiting for the timer. With blunt force to my brain, I realized that I didn’t set the timer!!! I run over to the oven and took out a cookie sheet with super browned biscuits. Hard as rocks. They didn’t even look like they had a chance from the start. Like the Gospel Doctrine lesson today these biscuits were tares and not wheat in my field. UGH! I was now 15 minutes late. I had a kitchen that looked like it threw up flour. And I had a pile of dishes that needed handwashed. Off I left for my friend’s house with no biscuits.

She was so gracious and quickly made some toast to offset the missing biscuit fiasco. But really??? Toast with roast? Nope. I had an epic fail for sure.

So Mom, I need to you help whittle down my biscuit options. I want just ONE. I don’t care about the other ones. And I will practice. I love biscuits and I need to make sure that I can make them. So next time I am invited for a lovely roast dinner on the Sabbath, I can make a mean double batch of fluffy, yummy biscuits.

Love,

Your daughter, the Biscuit Lover

P.S. Can you also start thinking of ways to create a device that washes items caked in flour without getting the gummy gunk stuff when washing?

Wallys vs. Target

I {love} Target. I love deals too though. I worry a bit that I am not getting a "good enough deal" when I shop at Target instead of Wally's. I want to try the Matching Products With Price game and see the price differences. That is too much work for me though. (I'll hire someone to do it for me though. I'll hire you for free. hee.hee.) I did price match 2 products that I use. And it was interesting....
Degree deordorant was 38 cents cheaper @ Wallys
L'Oreal eyeliner was 2 cents cheaper @ Target

So...to not have to wait in long lines with grumpy customer service and creepy people it looks like Target is worth it for me -- most the time that is. I still fall to the "deals" when I have to buy many items, but I make sure I am mentally prepared for the Wallys Experience. If only they had a simpler return policy and shorter lines. Then I would be so invested in shopping there more. I have been so frustrated with them that I even wrote them an email. ha ha.

Have you found a huge price difference between the two stores? What's your opinion?

I saw this amazing list of how to store fruit and I want to share it. I never know what exact fruit should be refrigerated and what should be left out on the counter. Now this list makes me an expert. :) If you want a copy, email me and I will email you the pdf & word file.


Fruit Storage

Store in Refrigerator
Apples (storage >7 days)
Apricots
Cantaloupe
Figs
Honeydew
Artichokes
Asparagus
Beets
Blackberries
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Cherries
Corn
Grapes
Green beans
Green onions
Herbs (except basil)
Lima beans
Leafy vegetables
Leeks
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Okra
Peas
Plums
Radishes
Raspberries
Spinach
Sprouts
Strawberries
Summer squash
Yellow squash
Zucchini

Store on Countertop
Apples (storage < 7 days)
Bananas
Tomatoes
Basil
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Garlic
Ginger
Grapefruit
Jicama
Lemons
Limes
Mangoes
Oranges
Papayas
Peppers
Persimmons
Pineapple
Plantains
Pomegranates
Watermelon

Store in a Cool, Dry Place
Acorn squash
Butternut squash
Onions (away from potatoes)
Potatoes (away from onions)
Pumpkins
Spaghetti squash
Sweet potatoes
Winter squash

Ripen on Counter, then Refrigerate
Avocados
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Kiwi

Dessert Test

I received this "test" via email and thought it would be fun to share it via blog. Please leave a comment telling me what dessert you are!!! :)


If all of the eight desserts listed below were sitting in front of you, which would you choose (sorry, you can only pick one)! Pick your dessert, and then look to see what psychiatrists think about you.

REMEMBER - No Cheating. Make your choice before you check the meaning.

Here are your choices:
1. Angel Food Cake
2. Brownies
3. Lemon Meringue Pie
4. Vanilla Cake With Chocolate Icing
5. Strawberry Short Cake
6. Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Icing
7. Ice Cream
8. Carrot Cake

No, you can't change your mind once you scroll down, so think carefully
about what your choice will be.

OK - Now that you've made your choice, this is what the researchers say
about you.... SCROLL DOWN---No Cheating















1. ANGEL FOOD CAKE -- Sweet, loving, cuddly. You love all warm and fuzzy items. A little nutty at times. Sometimes you need an ice cream cone at the end of the day. Others perceive you as being childlike and immature at times.

2. BROWNIES -- You are adventurous, love new ideas, and are a champion of underdogs and a slayer of dragons. When tempers flare up you whip out your saber. You are always the oddball with a unique sense of humor and direction. You tend to be very loyal.

3. LEMON MERINGUE -- Smooth, sexy, & articulate with your hands, you are an excellent caregiver and a good teacher. But don't try to walk and chew gum at the same time. A bit of a diva at times, you set your own style because you do your
own thing. You shine when it comes to helping others and have many friends..

4. VANILLA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING -- Fun-loving, sassy,humorous, not very grounded in life; very indecisive and lacking motivation. Everyone enjoys being around you, but you are a practical joker. Others should be cautious in making you mad. However, you are a friend for life.

5. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE -- Romantic, warm, loving. You care about other people, can be counted on in a pinch and expect the same in return. Intuitively keen. You can be very emotional at times but a true person in every way. You like to do things for yourself and help others learn about themselves.

6. CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING-- Sexy; always ready to give and receive. Very creative, adventurous, ambitious,and passionate. You can appear to have a cold exterior but are warm on the inside. Not afraid to take chances.. Will not settle for anything average in life. Love to laugh.

7. ICE CREAM -- You like sports, whether it be baseball,football,basketball, or soccer. If you could, you would like to participate, but you enjoy watching sports. You don't like to give up the remote control. You tend to be self-centered and high maintenance.

8. CARROT CAKE -- You are a very fun loving person, who likes to laugh. You
are fun to be with. People like to hang out with you. You are a very warm hearted person and a little quirky at times. You have many loyal friends. You were meant to lead and teach others. A wonderful role model.


So what dessert are you???? I am Ice Cream...even though I wish I was carrot cake or chocolate cake. (Those are my 2 runner-ups...ha ha.)

The SnugWow

Who wants one of these for their birthday? It would be a simple craft project to make... Enjoy viewing.

Windmills

I hate these windmills. I can't believe we voted to have these. "Experts" say that they are a economical & environmental way to increase our energy source....ummm, yeah right. Other "experts" say that the windmills actually cost more (for install, r&d, upkeep, etc.) than they produce; thus, not a wise ROI.

I am sad that they wreck the landscape. Now when I drive on I-90 near Vantage, I see nasty ole' windmills. At night it is worse -- they have creepy red lights. Ugh. When I was driving in Wyoming a couple summers ago, I saw a pile of windmills there too. It is so sad to see a pretty view wrecked by these monster machines.

This picture below is taken when I was driving past them -- I did not use my zoom. They are that close to the road. :( Maybe this is the reaction some people had when they started putting up telephone poles years ago....It makes me sad b/c "technology" is wrecking my pretty landscape views.

The Sport of {COUPONING}

I like deals. And since couponing is the new cool thing, I have been trying to be a fabulous couponer. One of my fav trips was to Walmart (not because of Walmart, but b/c of the deals...)

• $41 coupons
• free movie tix
• free trial size of "fancy" hairspray

I felt cool. ha ha. :) I went with my friend the other day to Albertson's and helped her coupon. She is a whiz. She spent less than $4.00 and got piles of stuff! I marveled @ her amazingness. There are 2 blogs that I love that help me seem cool.
http://hip2save.com/
http://printablecouponsanddeals.com/

Do you have any good couponing stories?