September 2009
51 posts
Creepy →
Pumpkin Pie Bites →
I’ve been in a mini-mood lately when it comes to baking and these bite-sized pies met my big craving.
They are really, really easy. Let me show ya.
Of course, it didn’t hurt…
Your 'Someday' Is Here: Making Lists That Matter →
Your Someday is Now: Make a Better List!
Laundry, check. Dishes, check. Grocery shopping, check. Carpool, check. For too many of us, life is often about lists and mundane tasks, but for…
Subway yearbook? →
A recent Improv Everywhere endeavor had a photo booth set up in a New York subway car. They told riders that the MTA had hired them to take photographs of every person who used the subway, and…
LIPDUB - I Gotta Feeling (Comm-UQAM 2009) →
I favorited a YouTube video: LipDub réalisé durant la semaine d’initiations avec 172 étudiants en communication de l’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). Tourné le 10 septembre 2009 en…
SU - LIPDUB - I Gotta Feeling (Comm-UQAM 2009) →
I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas video - found via Ellen on twitter
Tylenol Recall →
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, the maker of Tylenol, has recalled many of their liquid infants’ and children’s products because of possible bacterial contamination. The company said…
11 Great Digital Tools for Home Life →
Photo by Johan Larsson
It’s been well over a year since I first wrote about the digital, paperless tools I use to be more efficient around the home. It’s time for an update.
It’s…
Free →
Less Calories In – More Calories Out →
The weight loss industry is always coming up with fabulous new books, pills, diets, exercises, etc. that promise you that trim waist you’ve always wanted. Do some of these work? Sure! …
How To Be Married A Decade And Stay Madly In Love →
Today’s post is from Greg Hayes
My wife and I have been married now for just over 10-years, which I consider an accomplishment in this day and age. There are rough patches, but that’s to be…
The Host to be made into a movie! →
Hey guys, great news! The Host is on its way to the big screen…
Welsh Rarebit →
Helen Corbitt would be so proud. Welsh Rarebit, also known as Welsh Rabbit, but I didn’t want to call it Welsh Rabbit because a lot of people would say, “Gross! Rabbit!” even though…
Ellen Pompeo is a Mom! →
Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo is officially a mom!
She and husband Chris Ivery welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on Tuesday, September 15! “Her name is Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery,” the…
The Tipping Point: CPSC Urges Parents to Inspect... →
For young children, the home is a playground, and while many parents childproof to ensure that their home is a safe place, some may not be aware that unsecured TVs, furniture and appliances are…
Grey's Anatomy: A Season of Change →
Grey’s Anatomy may have ended with a cliffhanger last May, but the show has mostly given up on suspense, writes MSNBC’s Linda Holmes. By and large, we know what’s going down Thursday in the two-part…
Creative Backdrop Ideas →
When I entered this photo of my daughter in the I Heart Faces “laughter” photo challenge, I got a lot of questions about the pink background.
Was I in a studio?
Where did I find that…
Jennifer Garner and Save the Children Information →
Jennifer Garner talked about the work she’s doing to help get kids to be more active. She’s teamed up with Save the Children and Frigidaire to help people make more time for children.
Serenity Now: A Peaceful Home →
If you have a busy schedule like I do this fall, you probably crave more peace, order and serenity in your home. As important as it is to make visual statements in your home (the ta da! …
How to Clean Your Hair Without Shampoo →
Photo by yohe
Right now, I just may gross you out when I tell you something: I haven’t used shampoo or conditioner in three months.
Please don’t unsubscribe to this site.
Truly, I…
If You Give a Mom a Moment (WW) →
If You Give a Mom a Moment, She’ll probably want to sit and relax. If you let her sit and relax, she might want to pick up a book and read. If she reads for awhile, she might decide to close her…
hilarity. →
I never post videos…ever. However, this is one of the funniest things I have ever seen.
Watermelon Lemonade →
I got this recipe from my co-worker Voula from way back when I spent my days at a car dealership answering phones and flirting for free diet Cokes. She made it a lot, except sometimes she would pour…
love thursday: 24 simple ways to show love in the... →
Safflower blossom. Photographed with Nikon D300, 60mm macro lens.
1. Buy coffee for the guy standing behind you at the coffee shop.
2. Open the door for someone before entering yourself. …
Barack Obama, Jedi Knight →
The President recently hosted a rally at The White House in support of Chicago’s bid to hold the 2016 Summer Olympics. Some members of the Olympic fencing team were there. Obama was given a…
Video of the Day: What is Happening with Cup... →
Last year, Ellen highlighted an alarming trend in the size of convenience store cups. Now, Ellen updates us with news that they’ve introduced a new size — it can’t even be considered a cup! Watch…
Presenting: Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley's New... →
Prepare for cute overload. Grey’s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl and husband Josh Kelley have completed their adoption of a baby girl from Korea, and she is adorable.
Heigl’s spokeswoman, Melissa…
Giving Your Children a Global Perspective →
Photo by Peter Harris
The following is a guest post from Jamie at Steady Mom.
The world is changing. Technology has connected continents like never before. Within seconds, we…
New Moon – Another Trailer →
This trailer was played during the VMA’s. It got my adrenaline pumping and I figured I’d have to share it with my readers who love Twilight too. I hear it is similar to the one that was recently…
A Birthday Alternative: Less Stuff, More Fun →
photo by CharlotteSpeaks
September brings a birthday celebration in our home. Our younger daughter turned two this month, so I have had birthday parties on my mind. As I purged the…
More book titles, if they were written today →
The two threads on book titles as if they were written today are still going strong…there are some really good ones in the comments. Then: The Bible Now: A Million Little Signs and Wonders
Grey's Anatomy Photos: "Good Mourning" and... →
Below, we’re happy to provide for you a huge photo gallery for the Season 6 premiere of Grey’s Anatomy, which is divided into two parts, “Good Mourning” and “Goodbye.”
All we can say is that…
Apple Cake in an Iron Skillet →
I found this recipe in the depths of a closet last night, and it was like finding a buried box of sparkly, flawless diamonds. Only better. The recipe, which I’d adapted from a cake I’d…
How to win at Scrabble →
How to win at Scrabble if you’re perhaps not that good at the words thing. Scrabble isn’t a game of who can get the best 6 letter words. It’s a game of points and squeezing 2 letter terms into…
Brontosaurus →
Book titles, if they were written today →
A great idea…this one in my favorite: Then: The Gospel of Matthew Now: 40 Days and a Mule: How One Man Quit His Job and Became the Boss I’ve opened up the comments…let’s hear your best…
Katherine Heigl Confirms, Dishes on Baby News →
Grey’s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl has confirmed yesterday’s report that she and her husband Josh Kelley are adopting a baby from Korea. Hooray for them!
On The Ellen DeGeneres Show, airing…
Enjoy your coffee, but save your money →
Photo by alamo’s basement
Our family is days away from fully funding our six month emergency fund. We never thought we’d be here, but we can look back on this financial journey and…
Circular reasoning →
From the NY Times, an interactive circular trivia puzzle, where the answer to each question depends on the one before it. To get started, you’ve got to find a question that you can answer without…
DVD Review: Bedknobs & Broomsticks Enchanted... →
Today (Tuesday, September 8th), Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing the fully restored and remastered BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS: Enchanted Musical Edition on DVD. This…
What happens when you aren't really LOL? →
I‘m guilty of it. I often use LOL when I’m not really laughing. Heck, I’ve used it when a smile just barely grazed my face. Why? Was it the ‘expected’ reaction? Was I afraid of hurting…
chocolate pudding pie →
A lot of times, a recipe comes with a story, and if you’re even luckier, it’s a good one. There are dishes that remind you of something your mama used to cook and unforgettable meals at…
A game where upgrading is the game →
The goal of the UPGRADE COMPLETE! game is to upgrade the game fully. (Yes, this game was inspired by Achievement Unlocked.) This game has crummy graphics… UNTIL YOU UPGRADE THE GRAPHICS…
Aloha Friday: Help! →
It’s time for another Aloha Friday, the day that you take it easy and look forward to the weekend, in Hawaii and blog land anyway. As you should know by now, over at An Island…
POLL: Which New Show Will You Watch? →
From Ashlee Simpson-Wentz on Melrose Place to the FOX sensation Glee, tell us what you’ll be tuning into this fall
Book Review: 10-10-10 by Suzy Welch →
Grade: B
The idea behind 10-10-10 is an easy one to grasp. When faced with a decision in life, Welch urges you to consider the possible outcomes of a decision in 10 days, 10 months…
The Grey's Anatomy Season That Changes Everything →
According to a new poster released by ABC for the upcoming sixth season of Grey’s Anatomy, this will be “the season that changes everything.” We feel like they’ve used that tagline before, or…
Lunchtime Hero: Rachel’s Cottage Cheese &... →
You know I love to share my lunch time joys and woes with you. So I had to tell you all about this! First off, some background info – I just went to the dentist to have a tooth extraction…
Bones: Zooey Deschanel's Coming to Town →
Christmas is still four months away but Bones is already giving its fans a treat by announcing that Zooey Deschanel, movie star sister of Emily Deschanel, will possibly be making a guest…
Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand... →
The DVD player’s circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.