This story is too bizarre not to share. When I was 6 months pregnant driving home from work, I was shocked to see a steer running around on a relatively busy road. Being an animal lover, I pulled over to try to do something about it. The steer ran over...
Earlier in the week, I noticed a huge Wolf spider on my ceiling. All day long I kept looking up to make sure it didn't wander off. I'll be the first to admit, spiders really freak me out! I had nightmares for weeks after watching Arachnophobia when I was a...
I am embarrassed to say it has been 8 months since I had a haircut, that is until today! One of the main reasons has been because my hair dresser for 9 years only works weekdays. Since I am a SAHM and my family only has one vehicle, it is...
Is there a secret to getting sheets crisp and wrinkle free? I have been stumped for years and have tried every trick, but nothing seems to work. My dryer even has a de-wrinkle setting but guess what, my sheets are still filled with wrinkles and creases. I do not let...
After September 11, 2001, the company I was employed at went through several phases of layoffs. I worked for a senior executive which unfortunately, made me the keeper of the cut list. One of my coworkers and good friends was on that list and I became very sad. I really...
Do you have a Cost Plus World Market in your area? If so, please note they do not keep the same food merchandise in their inventory. If you find a pantry essential, my advice is to stock up! Unfortunately, this has been my favorite place to purchase ethnic foods but...
Layoffs continue in Central Florida and again, they are way too close for comfort. As mentioned in my previous post, Coping Emotionally and Financially After Being Laid Off, the entire ordeal is draining! Even if you're not the one cut, watching coworkers and friends pack their belongings is heart wrenching....
I am a bit frustrated wondering how a business can run out of certain merchandise. While visiting our home state of Virginia, my husband and I couldn't wait to go to La Madeleine for a bowl of delicious Tomato Basil soup. It is our ritual to stop at the Reston...