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I cook, save where I can, and try to live life to the fullest. Along the way, I hope to share some information that I hope others find helpful or at least, entertaining.

Archive for the 'Thoughts' Category

Small Talk at Check-Out Stands

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Have you ever gone to the check-out stand and wonder what the cashier would say or think about your purchase?

My local Raley’s store is filled with wonderful and kind workers. I’m always greeted when I enter and be reminded to have a great day when I leave. I’m always  offered help with my one [...]

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Poor Guy

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Now that Edison is active and walking without much assistance, I wish I was a chameleon. One eye will be on him and the other eye will allow me to continue with my everyday life. As of right now, it is a full time job just making sure he doesn’t hurt himself.
Just the other day, [...]

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Life Is No Longer a Bore

Friday, April 10th, 2009

I used to complain about not having anything to do. That’s no longer the case.
Back in the good ole days, I would come home from work, cook dinner, and then sit back and relax on the couch for most of the night. The only drama was when my favorite TV programming was interrupted by breaking [...]

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The Start of My Own Business

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

After careful consideration and brainstorming, I have finally decided to start my own business to hopefully free me from the 9 to 5. If not, I hope that it will, at least, provide a steady side income. Starting my own business has been something that I’ve been thinking about for quite some time, and until [...]

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Working-Mother Woes

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

I work fulltime, and I’m beginning to see a disconnect between me and my son. I am very grateful to have a family member whom I trust to take care of my son while husband and I are away at work, but I feel that I’m missing out on the bonding.
Last night, it was [...]

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