I considered myself top talent in 2007 when I left my job as an architect. My reasons maybe wasn’t typical, but I bet is more common than we realize. It’s not super exciting, I simply wanted to stay home to raise my kids. So I did. But talented people often leave jobs and I bet [...]
Sam’s Club Trim-Your-Tree decorating ideas and contest!!! (ENDED)
November 19, 2010 By 6 Comments
Have you ever seen a gorgeous Christmas tree and wondered how they got it to look like that? One that looks like it belongs on the cover of a magazine, or even one you saw on the cover of a magazine? One that makes your usual tree resemble something a certain cartoon “blockhead” would have [...]
Week 5: Total Gym, Total Mom Challenge
October 14, 2010 By 5 Comments
I was sick this week with a head cold so I didn’t quite workout with the same zest that I normally do. I don’t have any photos or videos showing my amazingly athletic prowess to share. I don’t have any glowing improvements to report (frankly I didn’t even check my stats). So…. What does one [...]
Week 1 results: Total Gym, Total Mom Challenge
September 16, 2010 By 24 Comments
Last week I told you about the fun new campaign I am participating in with Total Gym. I showed you my “before” picture. I gave you my measurements! I spent the last week getting familiar with the machine. They sent a Total Gym XLS. It came fully assembled! That was nice. It took some practice [...]
Cabbage Soup Diet – day 1
July 5, 2010 By 16 Comments
Today Trisha and I are starting a 7-day cabbage soup diet. What started as a discussion for how to lose 5 lbs, turned into an “I’ll try it if you will” challenge. And yes I said cabbage soup. Sounds great huh? I can’t wait to eat something made from a food that smells like FEET. [...]
