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My Blogs allow me to rant and rave about movies, scrapbooking, motherhood, saving money, and whatever else I'd like. I'm finding it to be a great release for me. I hope that others enjoy it as well.
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No, I'm afraid I'm not talking about real money. I'm talking Monopoly money. I'm doing a scrapbook page about game nights I used to have with my family and I'm using Hasbro's Monopoly paper and needed some money. I no longer have an original Monopoly because I've stepped it up in the world. Now I have Star Wars Monopoly, Disney Monopoly and the Collectors edition with cool pieces.Anyway, turns out you can print your own Monopoly money here. I had never needed before but I figured it might be nice to know for those of you with kids who've lost some crucial game parts.
They also have Monopoly wallpaper and piece icons if you should need them for your scrapbook pages.
If you want to save on ink, I went into my picture program and removed the color. Then I printed on colored paper. It worked well for me.
I cannot be the only one who is sickened by Rachael Ray and the fact that everyone else seems to think she's so great. I find her to be fake to a point that it makes me uneasy to watch her. She looks uncomfortable and her banter seems forced.I'm just sure she's a completely different person when she's by herself. There's no way someone can really be so smiley and so upbeat all the time. I'm telling you, she's going to crack. PeeWee Herman couldn't keep up the facade, Owen Wilson couldn't and neither can she.
I was watching Shear Genius and twice now, it has made me so sad. The first time was when the contestants had a challenge to cut children's hair and a six year old girl said she wanted to be like Paris Hilton. Paris Hilton people. That's sad. It's sad that she even knows who she is frankly because I wouldn't let my children watch anything with that woman on it.Why is she even famous? Is it because she has money and is a professional party-goer who people enjoy watching because she is a complete idiot and thus it makes us feel better about ourselves? I tell you what it's not. It's not because she is an outstanding human being who should be admired by little girls.
The second time that Shear Genius made me sad was the last episode where two girls came on saying they wanted to be like Britney Spears. Who's the one person more pathetic than Paris Hilton? Britney Spears.
It's so sad that these are the people we want to imitate. Personally, I don't find Britney's ponytail on top of the head, coming out of rehab with her tank top and huge sunglasses appealing. That's what she really looks like and yet we still hang on every moment of her life and hope that one day, we might be as lucky?Not me. I change the channel anytime they come on which can be difficult considering they're everywhere. I'm just glad I have a boy.
I was just complaining about DIY's From Junky to Funky over on my blog, Green Alert and it reminded me of another decorating show I can't stand and that's HGTV's Decorating Cents. This show is tack-o-rama.
For example, here we have the litter box night stand:
For example, here we have the litter box night stand:
Do I even have to say anything here, really?
Here we have the ottoman with books as legs:
You might be a redneck if... Don't get me wrong, I grew up poor and if I keep going to the casinos I might be trying this myself.
This room speaks for itself. Honestly, the colors make me gag. I don't understand, for the life of me, how this show stays on the air. There, I said my peace on the matter.
I've recently been given some ReadyMade magazines and I found some great tips in them I thought I'd pass on.
If you're like me, you're sick of plastic packaging with the sharp edges that's impossible to open. Well, try using a can opener.
I have hardwood floors and they collect dust bunnies like nothing else. Try covering your broom with old panty hose to capture the dust bunnies. Then remove them and finish sweeping the rest. Don't throw the hose out, just shake em clean outside and use them again next time.
Wrap rubber bands around hangers to keep tanks and other clothes with spaghetti straps from falling off.
Here's a great article on a cool way to store magazines. I don't tend to keep my magazines. I like to pass them on but my sister hoards them. For what, I don't know. If you're like her, you'll probably like this idea.
They have a lot more cool ideas so check out there site at readymade.com.
If you're like me, you're sick of plastic packaging with the sharp edges that's impossible to open. Well, try using a can opener.
I have hardwood floors and they collect dust bunnies like nothing else. Try covering your broom with old panty hose to capture the dust bunnies. Then remove them and finish sweeping the rest. Don't throw the hose out, just shake em clean outside and use them again next time.
Wrap rubber bands around hangers to keep tanks and other clothes with spaghetti straps from falling off.
Here's a great article on a cool way to store magazines. I don't tend to keep my magazines. I like to pass them on but my sister hoards them. For what, I don't know. If you're like her, you'll probably like this idea.
They have a lot more cool ideas so check out there site at readymade.com.
Sorry, I haven't been posting more lately, but my husband has been on vacation and we've been spending quite a bit of time at the casinos. We are not big gamblers by any means. We do give it a real effort when we go to Vegas; but here, in KC, we go to have fun. At least that's what I tell myself so I don't feel bad when we lose. Luckily, we've never lost big. Usually we break close enough to even that I can live with it. The point being that I enjoy it, whether we win or lose. The way I figure it, it costs no more for us to do that, then go out to dinner and a movie nowadays, so why not?Anyway, lately, I've been somewhat obsessed with playing the video slots. I especially love the bonus rounds. Because I can't afford to go to the casinos everyday, my husband bought me a slots game for my computer, but something gets lost without feeling like you're winning something. So, my husband actually looked up the company who makes the slots that I like and it turns out they have a really neat web site where you can play games, a lot of which are the bonus rounds to the real slots I play at the casino. Poppit is my favorite.
Instead of wagering money, you win tokens that can be used to participate in drawings for real cash. You put up nothing to play. So, it's actually a lot of fun. You still get the feeling of possibly winning without the worry of losing. If you're a slots player, I suggest checking it out, I think you'll enjoy. They do have other games too though, word games, puzzles, just like any other game site. Just thought I'd share that for anyone interested in another way to pass the time. Personally, it's great for when the baby's napping.
Why do I watch this show? Every year, it just upsets me. Is it possible that my sense of humor is that off from the rest of America's? Apparently so because even from the beginning, I never agree with the people they choose to go thru. It is so much about characters and not about funny at all. Sean Cullen and God's Pottery are perfect examples of that.Still, I've usually liked the winners, but Iliza Shlesinger. Really? Did no one see Marcus and his impression of Eddie Vedder and Def leppard? Come on, that was priceless. Meanwhile what does Iliza offer? Horrible impressions with that annoying voice and a bitchy attitude. No way people, America got it wrong. And yes, I did vote.
While Marcus may remind you of Dane Cook, who's comedy I love (his movies, not so much), Iliza wasn't original either. I could have done a funnier set than her.
If not Marcus, I think Jeff Dye should have taken it. Disappointing, to say the least.
Yes, I watch Bravo's Shear Genius. It's definitely not something I ever thought I would like, but much like cooking and fashion shows, I was won over. Why? I do not know. I don't get my hair done a lot and I'm not into trends, nor am I a big cook. I'm not very girlie really.
The experiences I have had in salons haven't been good. A few years back I had a horrible salon experience at Beauty Warehouse on Barry Road in Kansas City, MO, not Kansas. This was before I had a blog to complain, but the experience stayed with me and I intend to take full advantage of my blog now.
Whatever you do, do not go to Beauty Warehouse. I went for a body perm because my hair is ridiculously straight and I can't do anything with it the way it is. Finally, I decided I would try this even though I don't like putting chemicals on my hair, which may be a contributing reason why I can't do much with it. I thought this might give it enough body that I wouldn't have to do much but that it would be better than just lying there.
After 2 hours, I leave with my hair damp and it looks wavy enough; but by the time I got home, it was completely flat again. Still, I thought let's see what it does the next day...still nothing. So, I end up going back and saying that it didn't take and asking what we could do. Without any provocation, the manager jumps down my throat and starts yelling at me, saying that because I didn't use their shampoo, they wouldn't guarantee it. I say to her, first, stop yelling at me; second, no one told me I had to use their shampoo and third, that's ridiculous. Even the stylist thought the manager was rude.
Anyway, after much debate, she tells me my only choice was to come back the next day and re-do it, but that I had to buy their shampoo. I refused because the last thing I needed was straight, damaged hair. So, I went on and have come to terms with my hair the way it is, but I just wanted to warn any of you out there who might have a Beauty Warehouse near you.
That aside, this week, on Shear Genius, they did a "green" challenge, where they had to use organic products in their clients hair. I thought it was great. Mind you, I probably won't be attempting any of those things myself, but I don't use environmentally harmful products either, so no worries. Catch the re-runs if you can. It was interesting to say the least.
The experiences I have had in salons haven't been good. A few years back I had a horrible salon experience at Beauty Warehouse on Barry Road in Kansas City, MO, not Kansas. This was before I had a blog to complain, but the experience stayed with me and I intend to take full advantage of my blog now.
Whatever you do, do not go to Beauty Warehouse. I went for a body perm because my hair is ridiculously straight and I can't do anything with it the way it is. Finally, I decided I would try this even though I don't like putting chemicals on my hair, which may be a contributing reason why I can't do much with it. I thought this might give it enough body that I wouldn't have to do much but that it would be better than just lying there.
After 2 hours, I leave with my hair damp and it looks wavy enough; but by the time I got home, it was completely flat again. Still, I thought let's see what it does the next day...still nothing. So, I end up going back and saying that it didn't take and asking what we could do. Without any provocation, the manager jumps down my throat and starts yelling at me, saying that because I didn't use their shampoo, they wouldn't guarantee it. I say to her, first, stop yelling at me; second, no one told me I had to use their shampoo and third, that's ridiculous. Even the stylist thought the manager was rude.
Anyway, after much debate, she tells me my only choice was to come back the next day and re-do it, but that I had to buy their shampoo. I refused because the last thing I needed was straight, damaged hair. So, I went on and have come to terms with my hair the way it is, but I just wanted to warn any of you out there who might have a Beauty Warehouse near you.
That aside, this week, on Shear Genius, they did a "green" challenge, where they had to use organic products in their clients hair. I thought it was great. Mind you, I probably won't be attempting any of those things myself, but I don't use environmentally harmful products either, so no worries. Catch the re-runs if you can. It was interesting to say the least.
I saw a post at Frugal Village about truly frugal ideas. One of which was using old shower curtains as weed guards. Now, I'm not sure about this, but I just happen to be re-doing my yard's landscaping (which is why I haven't been posting as much by the way). Being a frugal person, I'm, of course, looking for any way I can find to cut down on the expenses because it really adds up. So, I'm going to try it, punching holes manually with a needle for drainage purposes.
My only concern is what impact there is on the environment, but I figure these curtains will stay in the landfill otherwise, so what's the difference? At least this is a form of recycling, right? At least that's what I'm going to tell myself to make me feel better about it.
I know I had read somewhere about how to get free rock for your yard, but I can't remember where and I'm really wishing I could. If anybody knows, please let me know. Mind you, gardening tips are lost on me because I do not have a green thumb, which is why I'm putting in rock in the first place.
My only concern is what impact there is on the environment, but I figure these curtains will stay in the landfill otherwise, so what's the difference? At least this is a form of recycling, right? At least that's what I'm going to tell myself to make me feel better about it.
I know I had read somewhere about how to get free rock for your yard, but I can't remember where and I'm really wishing I could. If anybody knows, please let me know. Mind you, gardening tips are lost on me because I do not have a green thumb, which is why I'm putting in rock in the first place.
