Life at Home

Sign of the times–Fiona’s Rescue

03.27.12

I couldn’t hold in the tears when I saw this video. I LOVE animals and can’t imagine abandoning one of my beloved pets. I guess pet abandonment is sadly a sign of the times. Too many families are in financial trouble and another mouth to feed is simply too much. Fiona was actually rescued more than a year ago by Eldad and Audrey Hagar, a married couple who run a non-profit organization called Hope for Paws out of their Los Angeles apartment. The Hagars operate their rescue organization on a shoe-string budget; Eldad, 36, has grown fond of posting YouTube videos of their ioften-dramatic street rescues when time permits. Click here for more information on Hope for Paws. I’m off to give Sophie a little love and a special treat. I

Yummy in my Tummy – Mango, Lime and Cranberry Green Monster Smoothie

03.26.12

Yes, it looks yucky and honestly the smell isn’t the greatest, but it tastes yummy and it’s good for you! The Green Monster Smoothie contains vitamins galore! Vitamins A, C, potassium, fiber, folate, lutein, magnesium, calcium and an added double scoop of protein are helping me become a lean, mean fighting machine with this bright green power drink! Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Final Result: Have you tried a Green Monster Smoothie? Do you like it? Do you have a smoothie recipe to share?

Embracing the Mess

01.25.12

“Walking through my house at night to get to Bryn’s room should be considered an Olympic Sport!” When I woke-up Monday morning I saw this as a friend of mine’s status on facebook. It shouldn’t have made me smile, but it did. I was relieved to know it wasn’t only me. Here are some of the other comments left: “Ha, ha. I know that all too well.” “Yay, it’s not just my house.” “I hear ya!” “I feel like a ping pong ball bouncing off walls and dodging toys! Last night I tripped over a Tangled Doll!” “You should try to walk around in David’s room, LEGO’s everywhere! I think it gets worse every year…” “I stepped straight from a tiny japanese action figure onto a monster truck last night. Sometimes I feel like the toys are alive and trying to get me.” I’ll admit the toy tornado in...

Fixing a Cabinet Oops

01.23.12

As you know we’re moving, so I’ve been packing and getting the house cleaned-up from the three tornadoes I live with. One day I went to clean my husband and son’s bathroom only to find a sink cabinet with stain missing from it. Neither one claims to know what “happened” to the cabinet. My husband blamed a gnome, so I assume he’s the guilty party. My dad suggest I find a wood marker to fill in the missing stain. Luckily, Lowe’s has Homax® Wood Stain Marker Pen to remedy the cabinet oops. The Homax® Wood Stain Marker Pen repairs scratches and other imperfections where finish has been removed. Use on furniture, cabinets, molding and other stained wood surfaces. The pen allows for pin point accuracy and a no-mess application. Contains actual wood stain; select the color that best matches your existing finish. Overall, I’m pretty happy with...