Variety is the....

....spice of life....today I feel like writing about making the most out of your budget....I have a friend who told me to start a blog that talks about how to find the best secrets for deals....deals on ANYTHING, and EVERYTHING! I could write about Kohl's....but, judging from the check out lines, I think you ALL know about that....so my latest deal that I just had was my inspiration. I just took my family to see Chill at the Queen Mary (for those of you who don't know, it is the ice sculpture exhibit). Well, the deal that I got was that you pay $15 per person, you get to see the ice sculptures, you get to either ice skate or ice tube, and you get admission onto the Queen Mary! So, we went, had a great time, and spent a portion of what the regular price is....which is about $20/person just to see the ice sculptures....!!!

Now, you ask, how does this help you since the deal has since past? Well, I thought I would put a teaser out there just wet your whistle as to the types of deals that I find....the current deal I am going to talk about is a local restaurant called Babouch! It is an authentic Moroccan style eatery. You have your low tables and pillows, you have your belly dancers, and you eat with your hands and they pour rose water to help you cleanse.....it is such fun! Well, the deals that I would like to share are two: 1. if you have a party of small eaters and heavier drinkers, you may want to indulge in the cocktail party! You pay one flat fee for unlimited drinks and appetizers! This last for two hours, but be rest assured that you will pay if you go over, or come early....The cost per person is $30. 2. If you would rather enjoy the dining experience and dancing, you may want to pay for the complete dinner which is 50% off IF YOU PAY IN CASH! It is well worth it! You still must pay for your appetizers, drinks and dessert! However, it is a full meal and includes all of the entertainment! Please make sure to also bring a wallet full of $1s! Enjoy!! Coupons online, and the restaurant is located at:  810 S Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731  310.831.0246

How do you know....

....when you are suppose to know? I am in a situation that is very precarious. I will speak in general terms. I have been unhappy in this situation for years, and have been asking for what I need to make things work. I mean years....twelve to be exact. I have finally put my foot down, and decided that it was time to make a change. As I was in the final stages of my change, what I have been asking for was presented to me in the eleventh hour.....actually, the twelfth hour.....I reluctantly agreed to try one last time.....I am still not sure what to do, I am still not sure about how I feel, and I am still not sure that I want this any longer....in going through some therapeutic processes myself, I have realized that I need to take one day at a time, and just see what happens, and that I will know when I know....it may be soon, it may take a while, but, if I keep asking for what I want and need, I have learned that eventually I will get it. If not, then it is time to move on....

Looking for a new job......

......NOW? Hmmm.....do I really think that I am going to be hired after the hiatus that I have taken for the past 10 years? I have raised two amazing children, I volunteer so much that it takes up the same amount of time as a full time job....too bad I do not get paid for it. I am - um - middle-aged, a woman, and have been "out of the loop" for this many years. But, YES, I do think that I should be hired. I started this blog 3 and a half years ago, although infrequently visited, I have tried to be better as time goes on and my children get older, and their is access to more mobile technology. I developed, started, and created an amazing art program at my daughter's preschool when she was there and improved the program by driving up enrollment 75%. I created a Green Program at my kids' school, as well as, brought in unique, successful fundraising efforts since the state does not support the schools financial as they should. I work hard, am creative, intelligent, loyal, and have great new ideas....so, YES, I do think that I should be hired. So, here I go, delving into the job search world once again! Good luck to me!

If you are a sports fan....

....and you are a woman, you can still look cute!!! You don't have to borrow your boyfriend's or husband's t-shirts any longer! They make cute, women's cut t-shirts, and cute things to wear to support your team....so ladies, stop wearing those over sized, bulky, tent-like shirts.....give them back! Go and get yourself a cute shirt in your favorite team's logo, and put some eye black under your eyes if you want to be a little masculine or tough! ;) I know this is short and sweet, but this is all I have for today....happy first weekend of football (and fantasy football!)

I know this is strange....

....but, I just think that feet are so unattractive. It may be because my mom use to put her feet under my legs when we would squeeze on our love seat to watch TV as I was growing up and WIGGLE them....which drove me insane.....that could have something to do with it! Anyway, since I really don't like feet, I always try to keep them looking as good as I possibly can. You don't always have to go get a pedicure....you can do your own! If you buy some fun tools, like emery boards that have a fun design on them, or fun foamies that go between your toes while you paint, you can make it fun! I like to do my toes with my daughter. I bought her some fun "peace" theme stickers to put on her toes! I usually use the same color, but if you like to share colors with your daughter, that is fun too! Happy toes to you!!!

Comments, and input are welcome!

New tip....

....hello, friends, here is another tip for today....as we get older, (especially women), it is more and more difficult to do exercises that are more jarring to the body....I use to run, and do a Mommy workout class at the park. However, running up and down stairs or on the road hurts.....admittedly, I kept doing it because it is better than feeling 'jiggly'.....lol! When my daughter was born, I acquired an injury while I was running one day, plantar fascitis.....not fun!!! It felt like I broke something in the arch of my foot....that took 14 months to heal. I started exercising again, and then, I acquired a new injury in my shoulder....I have extreme tendinitis! That took an MRI, needles, Rx, and PT to fix. Finally, this past year, I had a friend mention to me that she belongs to an indoor pool and does laps - sounds boring - right? Well, since we meet each other, it is GREAT! It is low impact, the cost of membership is very inexpensive, and I LOVE it! The pool is always warm enough to jump right in, I swim for an hour, and it has totally changed my life! It is an all over body workout! So, this goes along with one of my motto's of life, if you don't like how something is going, change it! You are in charge! Good luck and happy exercising! :)

I have decided to change.....

....the feeling and content of my blog a bit....I don't want to be a bummer, nor do I want this to be a place where I vent. Now, I am going to post tips. I have been told by many of my friends that I have great ideas and that I should blog about them....well, here goes! Today's tip: it has to do with fashion. My suggestion is this, if you are feeling a little down about your figure, a way to trick the eye is to wear something that brings your eye to an area that is attractive about yourself. For example, I am not a huge fan of my midsection, so, since I have always been told that I have great hair and a great smile, I bring the eye up towards my face by wearing a big, bright, fun necklace! That way, if it is colorful and sparkly, you are looking at my necklace and not my "problem" areas! (You should see my necklace collection! LOL!) Now, in this economy, jewelry is somewhat of a luxury, so another tip is to find stores that have clearance sections, or deal online. This is how I have such a variety in my repertoire! Happy accessorizing!