The Chatter

Today was the kick off for trying out the new school scrip program.  It has taken all summer to get it into place. First  the school board had to approve the program. Then we had to wait to get the paperwork filled out and filed. We got the go ahead and then it seemed everyone […]

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So we ended up cancelling our end of summer vacation to the beach due to unexpected difficulties on the beach end!  My son was really bummed because he was really looking forward to the sun, sand and boogey boarding the ocean waves. Even more than that he was looking forward to visiting a family friend […]

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Ok so my precious bundle of joy is now a fast growing 9 year old. He is a green belt in karate and is now going to have to start sparring!!  
First of all, what happened to that precious little baby that was so cuddly and sweet?? He grew into the squealing, hugging, dancing child we took to […]

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I can’t believe that it is almost back to school time but it is FAST approaching. It seems like just yesterday school was letting out and a long lazy summer stretched out in front of us. Now it’s less than 3 weeks and school will be in full swing.
It seems like there are always things that […]

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I am a caterer by trade and I love/hate to bake. It truly is a love/hate relationship because I get such a high from making really awesome desserts and cakes but sometimes I get so bogged down in the details I have to force myself to finish certain projects!
I am self taught and love to […]

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Today was the last day to submit a video for the MY Favorite Disney Parks Moment contest and I finally got mine submitted.
Gosh it is really hard to come up with only one minute on a favorite Disney moment.  Considering we have visited about 15 times in the last 6 years! That isn’t a whole […]

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Tired of the high cost of sending your kids back to school?  School supplies, clothes and shoes eating a hole in your budget?  Would you like to save some money during back to school time?  Let Sunshine Rewards help with that.
Sunshine Rewards has a lot of gift cards available for cash out that will help […]

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Last year I was all excited when I found some nice, button-up, short sleeve shirts for my boys for only $3 each.  That was less than what I usually spent on T shirts and they were going to look so good going back to school. 
 What I didn’t think of was the ironing I was going […]

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 When does your age change from 29 and holding to another number?  
Many of my friends say their ages are 29 and holding.  I usually never say that, however, I guess when I am with my friends I could be.
This weekend we went down to my daughter and son in law’s home to celebrate her birthday.  […]

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Today is going to be a 3 Hs day……..Hot, Humid and Hazy. 
 I really don’t enjoy thinking about what we are going eat on these days. Cooking seems out of the question but we have to eat. 
Here is something I make for the occasion  that is light and easy for this type of day.
First, I start by checking out […]

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