What is a life worth?
One of my professor went to Stone Hawk and they really turned his life around. He had an addiction problem and didn’t like us judging him. At Stone Hawk they had a perspective we did not have. They definitely know all about addiction, because they were once addicted. This is a different kind of drug rehab.
They deeply care about addicts, because someone made the effort to care about us.
The program worked for them when other programs failed. Now it has helped my brother-in-law. He has started a new life, thanks to Stone Hawk.
They strongly encourage anyone to come to take a tour on this wonderful drug rehab facility. Don’t be surprised if you discover an amazing place better than you could have imagined, perfect, just perfect.
What is a life worth?
It’s worth the investment of visiting Stone Hawk.
Post is sponsored by Stonehawk Rehab
Kids R Us
I think all mothers agree that kids are the happiest rolling around in dirt. Well, some kids anyway. My kids and their friends are, certainly.
I have seven children yesterday. Yesterday was sand pile day. One child sneaked in some water, and they were happily building castles. Another child found a water gun, and off they went making tracks in my kitchen filling and refilling their one and only water gun.
They were partially wet and covered with sand after an hour. I decided to let them have water hose too. Actually, that's after 1 hour of whining. They were gleeful and hopping about playing with very wet sand and plenty of water. I have sands all over my house. Even in my oven.
How the sand got into my oven, I will never know. After 4 hours in the muddy sand, rolling and playing, they were done. Their two friends went home, dirty and sandy-wet, but very happy. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to take a picture.
Today is another playdate, and it's lego day. All seven children are now in various stage of building one thing or the other in my living room. Everyone's happy. Mostly me. No sand to sweep and vacuum today.
I have seven children yesterday. Yesterday was sand pile day. One child sneaked in some water, and they were happily building castles. Another child found a water gun, and off they went making tracks in my kitchen filling and refilling their one and only water gun.
They were partially wet and covered with sand after an hour. I decided to let them have water hose too. Actually, that's after 1 hour of whining. They were gleeful and hopping about playing with very wet sand and plenty of water. I have sands all over my house. Even in my oven.
How the sand got into my oven, I will never know. After 4 hours in the muddy sand, rolling and playing, they were done. Their two friends went home, dirty and sandy-wet, but very happy. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to take a picture.
Today is another playdate, and it's lego day. All seven children are now in various stage of building one thing or the other in my living room. Everyone's happy. Mostly me. No sand to sweep and vacuum today.
Go for CRM
What in the world is crm software you might ask?
Well, that’s a good question.
It’s about improving sales. You got sales? You want more? You need better help with customer related software?
Look no further:
AIMpromote has a significantly lower cost of setting up and total cost of ownership than their competitors for several reasons. First off, there are no setup fees, and they even put together your system with your website free of charge. Really, no charge. Also, the ease of use and fast learning curve of their management system will keep your sales persons working to their highest potential.
They are better than regular Customer relationship management or crm software, AIMpromote is your best choice for increasing your sales and improving your business understanding. Why not take a free trial and learn for yourself why AIMpromote is changing the way many companies look at customer relationship management software.
So, that may not tell you everything you need to know about AIMpromote, in which case you should call them at 1-888-251-4635 right away and being your exciting adventure. Hold on to your seats, they are going to blow you away. I recommend wearing a helmet for the skyrocket that will be your profits and growth. Your business is going to grow so fast, you won’t believe it.
This post is sponsored by crm software.
Well, that’s a good question.
It’s about improving sales. You got sales? You want more? You need better help with customer related software?
Look no further:
AIMpromote has a significantly lower cost of setting up and total cost of ownership than their competitors for several reasons. First off, there are no setup fees, and they even put together your system with your website free of charge. Really, no charge. Also, the ease of use and fast learning curve of their management system will keep your sales persons working to their highest potential.
They are better than regular Customer relationship management or crm software, AIMpromote is your best choice for increasing your sales and improving your business understanding. Why not take a free trial and learn for yourself why AIMpromote is changing the way many companies look at customer relationship management software.
So, that may not tell you everything you need to know about AIMpromote, in which case you should call them at 1-888-251-4635 right away and being your exciting adventure. Hold on to your seats, they are going to blow you away. I recommend wearing a helmet for the skyrocket that will be your profits and growth. Your business is going to grow so fast, you won’t believe it.
This post is sponsored by crm software.
Recipe Rally: Pasta
Summer is here, and I bet mommies get even less time to prepare dinner with all summer activity. I have learned to rely on pasta for those must-have-dinner-now moments when kids are starving.
I saw this recipe on Everyday Food program on PBS and it's great. Fancy enough for the good dinner plates, but won't cost you any time at all. This is great served with any recipe from our desserts and/or appetizer themes a few weeks ago.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Serves 4 Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 30 minutes
A carbonara sauce is typically made with bacon, eggs, and cheese. We've added a little half-and-half for a silky texture.
Set a large pot of water to boil (for pasta). In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 12 minutes; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
Salt boiling water generously; add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, and half-and-half. Set aside.
Drain pasta, leaving some water clinging to it. Working quickly, add hot pasta to egg mixture. Add bacon; season with salt and pepper, and toss all to combine (heat from pasta will cook eggs). Serve immediately, sprinkled with additional Parmesan cheese.
Go here to link your pasta recipe at Crazy Hip Blog Mamas.
I saw this recipe on Everyday Food program on PBS and it's great. Fancy enough for the good dinner plates, but won't cost you any time at all. This is great served with any recipe from our desserts and/or appetizer themes a few weeks ago.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Serves 4 Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 30 minutes
A carbonara sauce is typically made with bacon, eggs, and cheese. We've added a little half-and-half for a silky texture.
Set a large pot of water to boil (for pasta). In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 12 minutes; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
Salt boiling water generously; add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, and half-and-half. Set aside.
Drain pasta, leaving some water clinging to it. Working quickly, add hot pasta to egg mixture. Add bacon; season with salt and pepper, and toss all to combine (heat from pasta will cook eggs). Serve immediately, sprinkled with additional Parmesan cheese.
Go here to link your pasta recipe at Crazy Hip Blog Mamas.
Lowest Unique Bid Wins!*
This is fun.
This is legit.
They've figured out a way to make bidding safe, exciting, and include potential bargains.
What you do is bid the lowest bid, but if your bid is too common - everybody wants to bid one cent - then that isn't a 'unique' enough bid.
You have to be one of the few who an unusual amount, and that means raising your bid a bit. What makes a bid unusual is if you go higher, you are more likely to win because your bid is less usual.
I think it's fun because you have a tension between getting a bargain and knowing a deal is still a 'steal' at an unusual (slightly higher?) price. I would love to win this BMW for less than the prize of a used car. That would be so cool!
And you can't lose, because you only bid what you're willing to pay.
This is legit.
They've figured out a way to make bidding safe, exciting, and include potential bargains.
What you do is bid the lowest bid, but if your bid is too common - everybody wants to bid one cent - then that isn't a 'unique' enough bid.
You have to be one of the few who an unusual amount, and that means raising your bid a bit. What makes a bid unusual is if you go higher, you are more likely to win because your bid is less usual.
I think it's fun because you have a tension between getting a bargain and knowing a deal is still a 'steal' at an unusual (slightly higher?) price. I would love to win this BMW for less than the prize of a used car. That would be so cool!
And you can't lose, because you only bid what you're willing to pay.
Thursday Thirteen #24 - Just All Over
It's been a busy week and I can't form a coherent thought.
1. Let's make sure today's T13 has thirteen things this week. Unlike the last one I had.
2. We're thinking of moving.
3. It is right next door to our other house.
4. Now my sons think it's because the walls are stained and mark, that's why we're going to get a new house.
5. I have four basic things I want done before moving in.
6. That's aside from selling this other house too. Who needs 5 residences?
7. I want to do the kitchen, floors, paints, and children's bath door because, well, I know my children.
8. I must not forget about making the walls on the balcony maybe 9 feet.
9. My boys are climbers, one and all, and I would rather not have them fall off while rappelling down the balcony.
10. This is a high possibility with a probability at 97.
11. I have the floor guy and paint guy showing up today to estimate and offer bid.
12. I have two other guys already putting together a bid.
13. All week will be about bidding consideration.
Which means my T13 will probably be about that move for a while. Hey, I get a new-to-me house. That makes it fun enough.
1-800-NO-DRUGS*
I didn’t even know we had a choice.
On the other hand, it makes sense. We live in a democracy, why shouldn’t we have a choice in where to choose mental help if we need it?
I can choose my doctor for my knee injury or my runny nose, why not have a real choice if I need help getting off drugs with the help of drug rehab?
1-800-NODRUGS.com is a free drug rehab program referral service designed to help drug addicts, alcoholics, chronic relapse victims, and their families find an effective drug rehab and intervention for alcoholism and drug addiction.
They know the nation's drug treatment centers, and can place your loved one in the best drug rehab center at no charge.
They have the most experienced drug rehab counselors 24/7 at 1-800-NO-DRUGS (800-663-7847)
Easy to remember.
*This post sponsored by 1-800-NO-DRUGS
On the other hand, it makes sense. We live in a democracy, why shouldn’t we have a choice in where to choose mental help if we need it?
I can choose my doctor for my knee injury or my runny nose, why not have a real choice if I need help getting off drugs with the help of drug rehab?
1-800-NODRUGS.com is a free drug rehab program referral service designed to help drug addicts, alcoholics, chronic relapse victims, and their families find an effective drug rehab and intervention for alcoholism and drug addiction.
They know the nation's drug treatment centers, and can place your loved one in the best drug rehab center at no charge.
They have the most experienced drug rehab counselors 24/7 at 1-800-NO-DRUGS (800-663-7847)
Easy to remember.
*This post sponsored by 1-800-NO-DRUGS
Mad as a Hatter
OK. The title has nothing to do with my post. I think.
Last Friday, DH and I went walking at the mall. We enjoy sitting down with our Which Wich sandwich after walking 4+ miles around the mall. It's a good thing the circumference is big enough or the potential for dizziness-induce-puking is rather high.
Some days, we only put up with walking because we know that after at least 5 laps, we can order our favorite food to date. Which Wich
I was told my hands are allergic to water. I spend long enough time playing with water and my hands bleed. My hands are allergic to water. I have five children which mean I must wash and rinse my hands more often than a surgeon. I have tried mineral oil as a moisturizer for when my hands are still wet. I have tried expensive rich cream, to all kinds of stuff. It would work for an hour, and then it's back to dry and crackly I go. If you have seen X-Men, you can picture my hands as Rho, except, instead of absorbing anything, it just expels all moisture!
How did we get to talking hands? Oh right! Some one tonight thought it would be really fun if they lined up some McDonald condiment and jump on it. There were sweet and sour, ketchup, Honey mustard, and barbecue sauce. It's why my hands are crackly. I had to mop it, and arrange it so that there won't be next time, or at least, as close to no next time as I can make it.
I am thankful for my hands….it's just gets really dry.
Last Friday, DH and I went walking at the mall. We enjoy sitting down with our Which Wich sandwich after walking 4+ miles around the mall. It's a good thing the circumference is big enough or the potential for dizziness-induce-puking is rather high.
Some days, we only put up with walking because we know that after at least 5 laps, we can order our favorite food to date. Which Wich
I was told my hands are allergic to water. I spend long enough time playing with water and my hands bleed. My hands are allergic to water. I have five children which mean I must wash and rinse my hands more often than a surgeon. I have tried mineral oil as a moisturizer for when my hands are still wet. I have tried expensive rich cream, to all kinds of stuff. It would work for an hour, and then it's back to dry and crackly I go. If you have seen X-Men, you can picture my hands as Rho, except, instead of absorbing anything, it just expels all moisture!
How did we get to talking hands? Oh right! Some one tonight thought it would be really fun if they lined up some McDonald condiment and jump on it. There were sweet and sour, ketchup, Honey mustard, and barbecue sauce. It's why my hands are crackly. I had to mop it, and arrange it so that there won't be next time, or at least, as close to no next time as I can make it.
I am thankful for my hands….it's just gets really dry.
Happy Mother's Day
I'm on my way out the door to take my kids to their piano lesson today. Usually, I have their lessons at home, but their teacher couldn't make it last Friday. I will post my cards and stuff the kids made me later...but right now, I want to share with you the perfect card for mothers out there. I share with you Yahoo Greetings card sentiment. Click here or on the picture below.
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day!
Short Fuse
I have noticed that I have a very short fuse these last two days. I get cranky. I think if I could, I would have sat down and bawl my eyes out complete with feet stumping.
I'm sleepy all the time, but it's not in me to sleep longer than 4 hours. Something would always wake me up. I envy other people who could go lie down and get some sleep. I am not like that. An average sleep for me in a week would be 28-35 hours.
As I am getting older, I noticed that I want to sleep, but there's a pattern to my sleep-deprive routine. I'd get really sleepy. Then I get cranky. Things that wouldn't bother me usually start to get on my nerves. My aim is to keep my mouth shut when I am tired and cranky. I noticed I can get very inventive with my complaints.
Back to sleep pattern. I get very sleepy; my eyes would be half-mast, my head fells like it's stuffed with cottons. Then I just had to do one more thing, that feeling will past, I get my second wind. I don't know if it's good or not. I just know that's how I live with little sleep.
My brother and sister and mother came to town for a short little while. It is always great to see them again. I dragged my little brother for a 90 minuntes detour to pick up my new table. It was really fun. I wish he lived nearby because he and I get along very well. We used to see lots of movies together, and going out to the lake with the kids, and short day trips too. My turn to go up north in a week or two.
I'm sleepy all the time, but it's not in me to sleep longer than 4 hours. Something would always wake me up. I envy other people who could go lie down and get some sleep. I am not like that. An average sleep for me in a week would be 28-35 hours.
As I am getting older, I noticed that I want to sleep, but there's a pattern to my sleep-deprive routine. I'd get really sleepy. Then I get cranky. Things that wouldn't bother me usually start to get on my nerves. My aim is to keep my mouth shut when I am tired and cranky. I noticed I can get very inventive with my complaints.
Back to sleep pattern. I get very sleepy; my eyes would be half-mast, my head fells like it's stuffed with cottons. Then I just had to do one more thing, that feeling will past, I get my second wind. I don't know if it's good or not. I just know that's how I live with little sleep.
My brother and sister and mother came to town for a short little while. It is always great to see them again. I dragged my little brother for a 90 minuntes detour to pick up my new table. It was really fun. I wish he lived nearby because he and I get along very well. We used to see lots of movies together, and going out to the lake with the kids, and short day trips too. My turn to go up north in a week or two.
Why I love PPP*
Triple Ps stands for Pay per Post. I found out about it by playing Saturday Photo Scavenger hunt. I was visiting Tricia's Musings when I saw a banner tantalizing me about reviewing the post for money. I don't really want to commercialize my blog, but that was just too good to pass up. So, I tried it. What a wonderful idea it turned out to be. I encourage any one qualified to join.
I am not a prolific reviewer, but I have made 26.50 for three posts. It's not much money, but it is a lot, especially since I got paid for it doing something I love doing. Blogging for money is really not so bad. Pay per Post has very stringent requirements to join, so it's very reassuring.
What would I do with the money? I am thinking if I have enough to purchase a share of Wal-Mart stock, I'd be curious to know how far 1-share of Wal-Mart can go. Right now, they're trading somewhere in the 50s, so I have got to review more post to get to my goal.
Since I've signed up with blog marketing via PPP, I have noticed that quite a few people are doing so all over the world. I've meet a few friends this way. I have not done a survey if they minded the paid post I include in my blog, but I don't think they mind so much.
I am not a prolific reviewer, but I have made 26.50 for three posts. It's not much money, but it is a lot, especially since I got paid for it doing something I love doing. Blogging for money is really not so bad. Pay per Post has very stringent requirements to join, so it's very reassuring.
What would I do with the money? I am thinking if I have enough to purchase a share of Wal-Mart stock, I'd be curious to know how far 1-share of Wal-Mart can go. Right now, they're trading somewhere in the 50s, so I have got to review more post to get to my goal.
Since I've signed up with blog marketing via PPP, I have noticed that quite a few people are doing so all over the world. I've meet a few friends this way. I have not done a survey if they minded the paid post I include in my blog, but I don't think they mind so much.
Blame it on the Sun
DH and I found a new mall to walk. It's closer to our house and it's fun. It's like walking in Paris. I don't think I've seen any place here which is more crammed with designer stores than anywhere.
I have noticed that in one corner, this mall have Cartier and Tiffany, next to David Yurman. There's Cole Haan right next to Ferragamo. All these brands which I only read about in my novels are right there. I have the same thought everytime. Man, those handbags are butt ugly!
We walked about 10 rounds and that is about 6.5 miles. They said it's more, but we like to aim low, just in case those cubby-holes and corners are farther than they look. Today, DS3 was especially into walking. In fact, he had jogged for about a quarter of a mile. That's a biggie for someone who's not quite 3 years old.
As he was jogging ahead of us, DH and I noticed that he loves to swing his long hair. In fact, he was deliberate in his head-swing for maximum hair bounce. I'm thinking...hello Fabio!
Yesterday, after passing by Bath and Body ten times, and trying out Moonlight Path Limited edition lotion, I was convinced "this is the one!" So my Darling Husband bought me tons. I am now the proud owner of 8 jars of Limited edition Moonlight path. I adore the aroma!
Every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, DH and I look forward to walking in our Mall. Of course it has nothing to do with Which Wich. This sandwich shop who finally got smart and wrote all choices down on a brown paperback in which the food goes into. It's like taking a test when you buy a sandwich. Wheat bread, check! Cheeses: provolone and Mozzarella check! Lettuce, grilled onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and a whole bunch of other stuff! All are within a check-mark away. No more explaining to the clerk which way the orders swing.
So, DH and I walked 6-7 times, then sit down and have a sandwich. There's hand-holding, kids chasing, whispering, laughing, and occasional gossip. It doesn't really matter what we end up doing, what matters is, we're spending it together. I guess this is what 15.5 years feels like.
I have noticed that in one corner, this mall have Cartier and Tiffany, next to David Yurman. There's Cole Haan right next to Ferragamo. All these brands which I only read about in my novels are right there. I have the same thought everytime. Man, those handbags are butt ugly!
We walked about 10 rounds and that is about 6.5 miles. They said it's more, but we like to aim low, just in case those cubby-holes and corners are farther than they look. Today, DS3 was especially into walking. In fact, he had jogged for about a quarter of a mile. That's a biggie for someone who's not quite 3 years old.
As he was jogging ahead of us, DH and I noticed that he loves to swing his long hair. In fact, he was deliberate in his head-swing for maximum hair bounce. I'm thinking...hello Fabio!
Yesterday, after passing by Bath and Body ten times, and trying out Moonlight Path Limited edition lotion, I was convinced "this is the one!" So my Darling Husband bought me tons. I am now the proud owner of 8 jars of Limited edition Moonlight path. I adore the aroma!
Every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, DH and I look forward to walking in our Mall. Of course it has nothing to do with Which Wich. This sandwich shop who finally got smart and wrote all choices down on a brown paperback in which the food goes into. It's like taking a test when you buy a sandwich. Wheat bread, check! Cheeses: provolone and Mozzarella check! Lettuce, grilled onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and a whole bunch of other stuff! All are within a check-mark away. No more explaining to the clerk which way the orders swing.
So, DH and I walked 6-7 times, then sit down and have a sandwich. There's hand-holding, kids chasing, whispering, laughing, and occasional gossip. It doesn't really matter what we end up doing, what matters is, we're spending it together. I guess this is what 15.5 years feels like.
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