Friday, March 18, 2011

NBA

It's always a lot of fun to watch the NBA games on TV. Someday I hope to get to a NBA game. I live only a few hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul area, so going to see the Minnesota Timberwolves is actually something that could happen. With all that has happen in recent months with players leaving teams to join another team I have become more familiar with teams such as the Miami Heat and http://www.ticketamerica.com/orlando_magic_tickets.html.

I am a product of growing up in the 80's and back in my day the Chicago Bulls with Michael Jordan was the team to watch, unfortunately I have not watched them lately and don't know if they are still the "A" List team. Another team to watch back in my day were the Utah Jazz, according to my husband, who is a huge basketball fan. I really should take the time to watch both teams and see how they are today.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Dieting

It really sucks to always be on a diet. I've tried many different things to lose weight, however it seems no matter how hard I try when I get to a certain weight I'm stuck and can no longer lose anymore. I've tried Weight Watchers, Atkins, and exercise and nothing really seems to help. I am now trying the HCG diet. This is suppose to trick your body into thinking you are pregnant so it burns more calories. You are also suppose to stick to a 500 calorie diet. Yeah right.

Wikki Stix

One very important aspect of being a child is their creative play abilities. Being able to use their imagination whether it be for craft projects are playing with their imaginary friend is very important and lots of fun. Having a project that is versatile, re-usable, and mess free is a big plus when it comes to a great family activity. Colorful, clean, and engaging craft projects always puts a smile on my daughters face. I visited a website called Wikkistix.com which offers a great product for keeping her entertained for hours of crafting fun.



Kitchen Remodel

My husband John and I decided that our kitchen needed a serious remodel. We wanted to give it a face lift without spending a lot of money. One of biggest sore spots were the cabinets. They were an awful dark stained color with lots of scratches and colored pictures from our son. At one point he was going through a stage of writing his name in black marker on anything and everything he could. Enough about that. So we decided that we wanted to go with a distressed, old farm house look. I painted the cabinets a sage green and then scuffed them up with sand paper. I then applied a black glazed based paint to them to help them look dirty and distressed. They turned out pretty cool. It's amazing what a little bit of paint can do to help a room be transformed.

Puriteam Water

Living in rural Iowa means that your drinking and cooking water comes straight from the well. Some people really like to drink old fashioned well water, however, I am not one of those people. I have been seriously looking for a countertop water filter, something that would make my drinking water taste better. We have a water softener for our home which helps remove rust from the water we use. I wonder if a Puriteam house water filter could be the answer to less rusty water? I would also consider a tap water filter or a drinking water filter, something that would make the water taste a lot better then what it does.





Mud Every Where

Mud is one of the things I dislike the most. About the only positive thing that mud brings is that Spring Time is close or already here. Things are starting to thaw and with that it brings a very messy driveway for me. Not only do all of our vehicles get very dirty, but the boys seem to bring it into the house. I really don't want too many windy days, however, wind brings drying out of the mud. This always puts a big smile on my face.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Personal Injury Attorney

No one wants to be in a situation where a personal injury attorney is needed, however, knowing who to call is a very important decision. When looking for an attorney, finding a law firm who is prompt and efficient with their legal advice is crucial. O'Hanlon, McCollom, & Demerath, personal injury lawyers for the state of Texas, is definitely a good place to start. If a situation arises where an injury has occurred because of negligence, an Austin personal injury attorney is available to advocate for your suffering. One great thing about their law firm is they offer a free initial consultation when it is convenient for their clients schedule.

O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath – Personal Injury Lawyers – 808 West Avenue, Austin, TX. 78701 – 512-494-9949