Okay, I figured that I was going to try to enter into the realm of paid blogging, so I planned to migrate my blog to Wordpress. Did that, got it all set up. Only then did I come to find out that I can't put up half of the things I have been able to have in my sidebars on this blog. Unfortunate too, because it seems that Wordpress is capable of so much more. Unfortunately, in order to put up any of the widgits on the side that I want to use. If I wanted to put them up, I would have to find my own host and start using wordpress.ORG instead of wordpress.COM. Ugh.
So, until I can afford to utilize wordpress the way I'd like to, it's not really worth it for me to migrate. At least not right now.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
What a week!
Well, for those of you that hadn't already heard, Hannah and I were in a car accident on Tuesday, 5/12. While no one was injured, the car wasn't quite so lucky, and I totaled my 2003 Hyundai Elantra hatchback. It was quite unfortunate because the car was running great, just had two new tires put on it, and everything...
I was driving home from work on Tuesday, and was coming up to an intersection with a stoplight. I noted that the light was green, and figured that the line of traffic would be moving by the time I got there. I set down a container of animal crackers that I had been giving Hannah on the passengers seat. The faux pas was that I also happened to look at the container as I set it down, and when I looked back up, the traffic was not moving, and I hit the car in front of me while driving about 35-40 miles per hour. I slammed on the breaks, but to no avail. I hit him, and he careened into the car in front of him, which, fortunately for me, was an SUV, so there wasn't a ton of damage there.
The car that I hit was also totaled, which makes me feel terrible. The SUV was relatively unscathed, just some bumper damage. Fortunately, there were no injuries, just some bumps and bruises. Also fortunately, my insurance covers most of the cost of a rental car, so I was able to drive one of those until we found a new vehicle, which we did on Sunday.
After lots of test driving and looking, we settled on a used 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT V6. We went back and forth between an '06 and an '08, but ultimately decided we would get more years out of the newer car, despite them having just about the same number of miles.
Those are the photos of the car we bought off the dealers website. It rides great and is very comfortable inside. The trunk is very, very roomy, so it will serve as a good trip car when we need to take it on long rides.
That's about all the news from here, and that's about all the news I want from here right now! Hoping things go back to normal now!
I was driving home from work on Tuesday, and was coming up to an intersection with a stoplight. I noted that the light was green, and figured that the line of traffic would be moving by the time I got there. I set down a container of animal crackers that I had been giving Hannah on the passengers seat. The faux pas was that I also happened to look at the container as I set it down, and when I looked back up, the traffic was not moving, and I hit the car in front of me while driving about 35-40 miles per hour. I slammed on the breaks, but to no avail. I hit him, and he careened into the car in front of him, which, fortunately for me, was an SUV, so there wasn't a ton of damage there.
The car that I hit was also totaled, which makes me feel terrible. The SUV was relatively unscathed, just some bumper damage. Fortunately, there were no injuries, just some bumps and bruises. Also fortunately, my insurance covers most of the cost of a rental car, so I was able to drive one of those until we found a new vehicle, which we did on Sunday.
After lots of test driving and looking, we settled on a used 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT V6. We went back and forth between an '06 and an '08, but ultimately decided we would get more years out of the newer car, despite them having just about the same number of miles.
Those are the photos of the car we bought off the dealers website. It rides great and is very comfortable inside. The trunk is very, very roomy, so it will serve as a good trip car when we need to take it on long rides.
That's about all the news from here, and that's about all the news I want from here right now! Hoping things go back to normal now!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Lots to update!
Well, I feel like I've been doing generic posts lately. I should feel that way, because it's true! But I'm trying to increase readership of my blog with various different things, so I am hoping that this is going to help. I won a contest out of the deal too, which is nice - I won a free book that I can't wait to get! Sometimes this blogging thing is nice for getting free stuff!
Anyway, to play catch up:
I had a great Mothers Day yesterday! John and Hannah gave me some really sweet cards, and John bought me a new digital camera! Mine died about a month ago, and I've been camera-less since then, which has been really hard for me. Last year I took almost 1500 pictures, so I have really felt weird not having my camera!
We bought a Canon SX110 IS, and so far, the pictures have been looking really good! We still need to get a new memory card for it, because we just have the stock one it came with, and the older ones we had won't work in this camera.
Fortunately, the new card we'll need to get is really inexpensive, so it won't break us to buy a new one. So far the pictures I've taken with it are coming out really good, and it's almost easier to use than my old S1, which makes me really happy!
We went to my parents house for a cookout yesterday, since it was also my dads birthday, and my grandmothers 83rd birthday will be next Sunday. We always put all three celebrations together into one party. My parents are going away on a trip this spring and will be leaving on Friday, so it worked out well to do it yesterday. Next Saturday, my sister and I are taking my grandmother out to lunch as her birthday present. Since my parents will be away, we didn't want her to spend her birthday weekend alone, so we decided that it would be fun and a nice gift to take her out.
I was finally able to take some pictures of the sun hat I made for Hannah too:
That is the Adorabubble sunhat pattern. For some reason, I couldn't seem to make it work the first time I tried it about a year ago, but this time it worked fine. Maybe I've just gotten better since then. I used the Ecoknit yarn for it, so I made the 2T-3T size, and it fits her fine.
I think that's about it for now... Have to get showered and dressed - taking Hannah to the library today, and then we're going out to lunch with a friend. Yay!
Anyway, to play catch up:
I had a great Mothers Day yesterday! John and Hannah gave me some really sweet cards, and John bought me a new digital camera! Mine died about a month ago, and I've been camera-less since then, which has been really hard for me. Last year I took almost 1500 pictures, so I have really felt weird not having my camera!
We bought a Canon SX110 IS, and so far, the pictures have been looking really good! We still need to get a new memory card for it, because we just have the stock one it came with, and the older ones we had won't work in this camera.
Fortunately, the new card we'll need to get is really inexpensive, so it won't break us to buy a new one. So far the pictures I've taken with it are coming out really good, and it's almost easier to use than my old S1, which makes me really happy!
We went to my parents house for a cookout yesterday, since it was also my dads birthday, and my grandmothers 83rd birthday will be next Sunday. We always put all three celebrations together into one party. My parents are going away on a trip this spring and will be leaving on Friday, so it worked out well to do it yesterday. Next Saturday, my sister and I are taking my grandmother out to lunch as her birthday present. Since my parents will be away, we didn't want her to spend her birthday weekend alone, so we decided that it would be fun and a nice gift to take her out.
I was finally able to take some pictures of the sun hat I made for Hannah too:
That is the Adorabubble sunhat pattern. For some reason, I couldn't seem to make it work the first time I tried it about a year ago, but this time it worked fine. Maybe I've just gotten better since then. I used the Ecoknit yarn for it, so I made the 2T-3T size, and it fits her fine.I think that's about it for now... Have to get showered and dressed - taking Hannah to the library today, and then we're going out to lunch with a friend. Yay!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Mamapedia
It's 2:00 a.m. and your three month old is crying...a lot. You're a first time mother, and while you've got a ton of questions, you called your mom at 2:00 in the morning last night about that crazy looking diaper, so you'd really like to get through this one on your own.But where can you turn?
Mamapedia is a new site that takes the wisdom of thousands and thousands of moms and makes is searchable! You can head to the computer with that screaming infant in your arms and type,
"Why does my baby cry so much at night?"
And this is what you'll find - an article about a mom who asked a question titled "Sleepless Nights with a 13 week old" and the responses of forty-four moms. You can read those forty-four answers while bouncing your baby, and with a little luck by the time you are through your infant will be fast asleep and you will feel better as well.
To launch this new mom resource, the Momfluence network and Resourceful Mommy are throwing a party. Join us on Twitter this Friday, May 8th, from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. eastern time along with mom experts in a variety of parenting areas: multiples, kid crafting, health and safety, potty training, home schooling and more!
During the party, details about a "What Can I Learn Today?" contest will be revealed...along with the incredible grand prize.
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Monday, May 4, 2009
Mothers Day Gift Ideas
Featured Products
Chic and Carry Wristlet - Make mom’s quick trips out with baby much easier with this great product.
Miessence Organics Mothers Day Set - Every mom deserves to be pampered once in awhile, and these organic body products allow her to do just that.
Sara Lee Simply Sweets Pies - Sara Lee’s Simply Sweets line gives you a delicious way to treat Mom this Mother’s Day with a fast, easy and delicious dessert.
Children Should Come With Warning Labels - Patti McKenna offers a humorous take on motherhood, giving mom a chance to laugh, cry, and identify with her tales.
Roundhouse Designs Desktop Mobile - Roundhouse Designs origami mobiles and wall art are handcrafted creations that make a unique Mothers Day gift.
Roundhouse Designs Jewelry - Roundhouse offers a wonderful selection of handmade jewelry, with styles that are perfect for every mother on your list this Mother’s Day.
Heart of A Mother - Heart of a Mother is a gift book filled with touching tributes to Mothers and Grandmothers, inspirational short stories, poems, proverbs and quotations.
Protect-A-Bed - Protect-a-Bed waterproof mattress covers provide protection from allergens, dust mites, and bedbugs, helping to extend the life of your mattress and mom to sleep a little sweeter.
Ultimate Woman Vitamins- Make sure that mom is getting everything she needs to stay healthy and active with the Vitamin Shoppe's Ultimate Woman vitamins.More Great Gift Ideas
April Cornell Shoulder Bag
BabyPlus System
Not Just Any Old Day Keyrings
Menu For The Week Subscription
For My Mother Reflection Journal
Vintage Body Spa
No Throw
Me Time Sportswear
Peek-A-Boobs
Kind Notes
Aventine Hill Bath Products
Treadlight Eco Snack Kit
Name Your Tune CDs
Things Remembered Charm Stories
Diaper Clutch
Pedometer
Lia Sophia Riverside Necklace
Lia Sophia Beaujolais Necklace
Lia Sophia Mandalay Bay Necklace
Lia Sophia Athena Necklace
Lia Sophia Love Dust Set
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Friday, May 1, 2009
Screen Names
Why is it that when you think you come up with a great screen name for, say, AIM or something, within 6 months, you get bored with it?
Okay, maybe it's just me. I like to change things up now and then. But the one time I came up with a screen name I didn't really want to change, I started getting random IM spam. Okay, come on people, I get enough junk mail as it is, I don't really want you spam IMing me too.
Whatever. I'm going to try to revert back to one of my old screen names to see what happens.
Stay tuned!
Okay, maybe it's just me. I like to change things up now and then. But the one time I came up with a screen name I didn't really want to change, I started getting random IM spam. Okay, come on people, I get enough junk mail as it is, I don't really want you spam IMing me too.
Whatever. I'm going to try to revert back to one of my old screen names to see what happens.
Stay tuned!
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