I like to cook, and I love to try out new recipes. I mostly look for new recipes online, print it off, then put it in a binder I have for recipes. I personally don't have many cookbooks. The ones I have, the recipes I like from them are copied for my binder. The cookbook is then put away or given away.
But I was cleaning the bookshelves of a relative recently. There were something like 100 cookbooks on one of them! There were fat ones and skinny ones. Big ones and little ones. Ones bought at stores and ones made for fundraisers (schools, churches, etc). There were ones dedicated to main dishes, side dishes, desserts, etc. Just about any kind of cookbook you can imagine was there. But how many cookbooks does a person really need? How many cookbooks does a person that does not even cook need?! What about if that person only cooks rarely and then from a box?
Seriously people, a person does not need that many cookbooks. If you have a ton of cookbooks that never get opened at all, then those cookbooks are doing NOTHING for you except creating clutter!
Same with any kind of books. If you have books that you have read, that you have no intention of ever reading again, why let them cause clutter. Pass them onto someone else to read by giving them to a friend, the library, the hospital, nursing homes (yes, the elderly do still like to read). I love books and yes I have a lot (plus I go to the library about once a week). But the books that are mine, once I read them leave the house. I take mine to my sister, who passes them on when she is done with them.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Whatever
If your job is to sit in front of a computer all day long, typing words in, then I do NOT want to hear, "When I had pneumonia, I went to work every day so you CAN get more done around the house." Um, yeah, cause we all know that sitting in front of a computer all day is the same as cooking 3 meals a day for the kids, taking care of 3 kids, washing dishes, doing laundry, running errands (with kids in tow), cleaning up after the kids etc.
Yes, I do have pneumonia, but I am still taking care of my kids, cooking them meals, making sure they are clean with clean clothes, cleaning up after them. So what if the clean clothes aren't making it out of the laundry baskets at this specific time. The clothes are clean and folded! So what if I am sweeping the floors every 2-3 days instead of every day, at least there is no garbage or toys piled all over them. And I don't think it's hurting anything that my floors have only been mopped once in the last week and a half. I just don't have the energy to mop them right now.
I am doing what needs to be done. I am making sure the kids are bathed. That the kids have clean clothes to wear, and good meals to eat. The dishwasher gets ran every single day. Garbage gets thrown away, and every single day the garbage is taken out of the house. Toys are put up at night when it's bedtime for the kids. Sure, there are things that need to be done, but wiping the fridge out (at least there aren't any science experiments growing in there), and dusting each room in the house from top to bottom can wait until I feel better.
Yes, I do have pneumonia, but I am still taking care of my kids, cooking them meals, making sure they are clean with clean clothes, cleaning up after them. So what if the clean clothes aren't making it out of the laundry baskets at this specific time. The clothes are clean and folded! So what if I am sweeping the floors every 2-3 days instead of every day, at least there is no garbage or toys piled all over them. And I don't think it's hurting anything that my floors have only been mopped once in the last week and a half. I just don't have the energy to mop them right now.
I am doing what needs to be done. I am making sure the kids are bathed. That the kids have clean clothes to wear, and good meals to eat. The dishwasher gets ran every single day. Garbage gets thrown away, and every single day the garbage is taken out of the house. Toys are put up at night when it's bedtime for the kids. Sure, there are things that need to be done, but wiping the fridge out (at least there aren't any science experiments growing in there), and dusting each room in the house from top to bottom can wait until I feel better.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Sample "Hogs"
A sample of a product is just that...a sample. The reason for a sample is for you to try the product to see if you like it or don't like it. That way you can see if you like it before you make a commitment to purchasing a fill size of the product. Samples are provided as a courtesy.
I am an independent representative for a couple great companies (which you can read about here). I do pass out samples for customers to try before they buy. I had a lady recently ask for some samples of mineral makeup, and she let me know what types of colors she liked. I picked around 4 samples to give to her. A few days later, she said how much she loved one of the colors, and wanted 4-5 more samples of just that color. Um, no.
I did my part. The lady asked me for samples, I gave them to her along with information on how to order. Since she liked the product and the color, it is now up to her to order the product if she wants more. The samples I give out, I do have to pay for. If I passed out 4-5 samples of one color to one person, I would have to do it for everyone. That would be money out of my pocket.
I don't mind giving samples to try a certain color, product, or scent. But if you like the product, color, or scent, then that is up to you to order it. It is not up to me to provide you with unlimited samples. Would you ask for unlimited samples from drug-store makeup companies, Bath & Body Works, etc. No, you would not. So don't try to get unlimited samples from Direct Sales representatives.
I am an independent representative for a couple great companies (which you can read about here). I do pass out samples for customers to try before they buy. I had a lady recently ask for some samples of mineral makeup, and she let me know what types of colors she liked. I picked around 4 samples to give to her. A few days later, she said how much she loved one of the colors, and wanted 4-5 more samples of just that color. Um, no.
I did my part. The lady asked me for samples, I gave them to her along with information on how to order. Since she liked the product and the color, it is now up to her to order the product if she wants more. The samples I give out, I do have to pay for. If I passed out 4-5 samples of one color to one person, I would have to do it for everyone. That would be money out of my pocket.
I don't mind giving samples to try a certain color, product, or scent. But if you like the product, color, or scent, then that is up to you to order it. It is not up to me to provide you with unlimited samples. Would you ask for unlimited samples from drug-store makeup companies, Bath & Body Works, etc. No, you would not. So don't try to get unlimited samples from Direct Sales representatives.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
This Holiday Season...
...has sucked big time. It started Tuesday night with C getting sick. She was better by Christmas Eve, thankfully. Christmas morning found me sick, and by afternoon B wasn't feeling too good. B and I are still sick.
Of course, even though I was sick, I was still expected to cook Christmas dinner. Had two people that were supposed to come over for that dinner. One decided to come around 5 hours early, the other around 4 hours early. And neither one of them wanted to help out in the kitchen, nor help with any of the clean up. Okay, yes, they were guests. But as a guest, you do not show up that early to a dinner you have been invited to unless you are going to help do something! And if you are 4-5 hours early, and you see the hostess is not only sick, but taking care of a sick child, then offer to do something!
R & C both said it was their best Christmas ever, so they at least enjoyed it. B enjoyed all his gifts after he took a nap. If you ask R & C what their fave gift was, they will both say, "My DS." B's fave gift seems to be his tools
Of course, even though I was sick, I was still expected to cook Christmas dinner. Had two people that were supposed to come over for that dinner. One decided to come around 5 hours early, the other around 4 hours early. And neither one of them wanted to help out in the kitchen, nor help with any of the clean up. Okay, yes, they were guests. But as a guest, you do not show up that early to a dinner you have been invited to unless you are going to help do something! And if you are 4-5 hours early, and you see the hostess is not only sick, but taking care of a sick child, then offer to do something!
R & C both said it was their best Christmas ever, so they at least enjoyed it. B enjoyed all his gifts after he took a nap. If you ask R & C what their fave gift was, they will both say, "My DS." B's fave gift seems to be his tools
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Me, Venting
Some people seem to think that just because I don't have a "job," that I sit at home on my butt all day long, therefore making me free to help with out with whatever, whenever. Sorry, not the way it works.
While I may not have a 9 to 5 type job, I DO have a job. My job is one of the most important in the world, IMO. It is called being a parent! My kids don't get themselves up and ready for school in the mornings on their own. My kids don't drive themselves to school or home from school, nor do they drive themselves to doctor appointments and such. The house doesn't clean itself, and the groceries don't magically appear in my kitchen.
Just because I don't work outside of my home, doesn't mean I am free to help you out at the drop of a dime. I do make plans, I do things outside of my home. I will NOT drop everything to help you out, unless it is an emergency! No, I will NOT pick my child up late/early from school when you need a ride to work just so you get there on time. You want a ride from me, YOU will either get there early or late. If your work is approx. 26 miles away from my child's schoo, use a brain...there is no way I can have you there on time and still pick up my child on time 15 minutes later! NO, I will not miss my child's class party that I committed to a couple weeks ago just because you decide to call me the night before wanting my help at the same time as the party.
While I may not have a 9 to 5 type job, I DO have a job. My job is one of the most important in the world, IMO. It is called being a parent! My kids don't get themselves up and ready for school in the mornings on their own. My kids don't drive themselves to school or home from school, nor do they drive themselves to doctor appointments and such. The house doesn't clean itself, and the groceries don't magically appear in my kitchen.
Just because I don't work outside of my home, doesn't mean I am free to help you out at the drop of a dime. I do make plans, I do things outside of my home. I will NOT drop everything to help you out, unless it is an emergency! No, I will NOT pick my child up late/early from school when you need a ride to work just so you get there on time. You want a ride from me, YOU will either get there early or late. If your work is approx. 26 miles away from my child's schoo, use a brain...there is no way I can have you there on time and still pick up my child on time 15 minutes later! NO, I will not miss my child's class party that I committed to a couple weeks ago just because you decide to call me the night before wanting my help at the same time as the party.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Pet Peeves About Pet Owners
Those who know me, know that I am a huge dog lover. Even if you don't know me, I'm sure you can figure that fact out about me seeing that I have 6 dogs. I didn't mean to start out with 6 dogs. It started with one, then another, then another. Then a stray came along and we couldn't find her owners. Then another stray, and again, couldn't find her owners. Then another that I got on purpose. Owning any kind of pet can be great for you and the pet. But you must use common sense when owning a pet. Lately I have seen more and more pet owners not using any common sense at all. So here is just a short list of some of my pet peeves on pet owners.
- If you aren't going to be in it for the long haul, don't get a pet! It's that simple. If you do get a pet and decide it's not for you, find another home for it. Your local vet may even be able to help you do that. Whatever you do, don't just drive out into the country and dump the poor thing (I'm pretty sure this is how I ended up with my 2 strays, along with some cats that I have found homes for)!
- NEVER, NEVER, NEVER pick a dog, cat, whatever up by their collar, then try to laugh it off, saying, "That's how it's mom picks it up." NO! A mother dog/cat/whatever does NOT pick a baby up by the collar! It picks the baby up by the scruff of the neck, which is a hell of a lot different. Picking the baby up by the neck doesn't put pressure on the front of the baby's throat, choking them. Picking them up by the collar and carrying them around is animal cruelty!
- If you get mice coming into your home trying to find warmth from the cold nights, DO NOT PUT OUT MOUSE POISON! Even if you put it in a place your pet can not reach, the mice move around after they eat the poison. If you pet finds the mouse after it dies, it will want to investigate it, maybe even eat it. If you do have mice, there are several different options out there other than poison. Use some common sense. If you wouldn't put it around your children, then don't put it around your pets.
- If you are not a pet person, then don't get a pet. Not even if your young children beg and beg you for one. Nine times out of ten, YOU will be the one that ends up taking care of that animal, not the kids. Same goes for it you like one kind of pet, but not another. DO NOT get the type of pet you don't like. For example, my kids keep asking for a cat. I am not a cat person. I think they are cute and all, but I really don't like them. Therefore, I will not get a cat. If you aren't a dog person, then don't get a dog.
- Baby puppies/kittens/etc chew! Don't be surprised by this fact. They chew because they are teething (just alike a human baby does). They chew because it's their way of playing. They chew because it's their way of investigating objects. If you don't want them chewing on your things, then invest in a few chew toys for them (you can get some from the dollar store even ).
Friday, June 19, 2009
My Vents For the Day
Vent #1
If you ask me to babysit your kids and say you will drop them off at a certain time, let me know if you end up not needing me to watch them. I do have a life. I don't just sit on my butt at home all day long, and I do have things that I need to do and places I need to go. I am willing to watch your kids, but if you don't need me then I do have better things to do than to make sure I am at home when you are supposed to be here.
Vent # 2
If you are an adult, then you should not need to call me to tell me that you need to go to the doctor like I'm the one that needs to call to make an appointment for you. I call to make appointments for my kids because they aren't old enough. And I'm not going to hold your hand while you make that call to make the appointment. Nor am I going to drag all 3 kids along to hold your hand at that doctor appointment. If I can give birth ALONE, then you can tell the doctor alone that you are sick. I not only make my doctor appointments myself, I go to them by myself because I am an adult, and that is what adults do.
Vent #3
If you are well enough to drive all over town, then drive an additional 20 minutes from town to get to my house, then you are well enough to drive your own butt back into town. If you car broke down at my house that's one thing, but just not wanting to drive is not worth me corralling all 3 kids into my truck, then listening to them fight all the way into town and all the way back home.
Vent #4
If you don't have kids, and have never raised them, then do NOT tell me what I should and shouldn't be doing to raise MY kids. Raising kids and just being around kids are two totally different things. You may say now things like, "When I have kids..." but I can guarantee that you will change your tune once you have kids. I too used to be one of those that said, "When I have kids..." And especially don't tell me how to take care of my kids when you can't even take care of yourself!
If you ask me to babysit your kids and say you will drop them off at a certain time, let me know if you end up not needing me to watch them. I do have a life. I don't just sit on my butt at home all day long, and I do have things that I need to do and places I need to go. I am willing to watch your kids, but if you don't need me then I do have better things to do than to make sure I am at home when you are supposed to be here.
Vent # 2
If you are an adult, then you should not need to call me to tell me that you need to go to the doctor like I'm the one that needs to call to make an appointment for you. I call to make appointments for my kids because they aren't old enough. And I'm not going to hold your hand while you make that call to make the appointment. Nor am I going to drag all 3 kids along to hold your hand at that doctor appointment. If I can give birth ALONE, then you can tell the doctor alone that you are sick. I not only make my doctor appointments myself, I go to them by myself because I am an adult, and that is what adults do.
Vent #3
If you are well enough to drive all over town, then drive an additional 20 minutes from town to get to my house, then you are well enough to drive your own butt back into town. If you car broke down at my house that's one thing, but just not wanting to drive is not worth me corralling all 3 kids into my truck, then listening to them fight all the way into town and all the way back home.
Vent #4
If you don't have kids, and have never raised them, then do NOT tell me what I should and shouldn't be doing to raise MY kids. Raising kids and just being around kids are two totally different things. You may say now things like, "When I have kids..." but I can guarantee that you will change your tune once you have kids. I too used to be one of those that said, "When I have kids..." And especially don't tell me how to take care of my kids when you can't even take care of yourself!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
It's A Shame
I have some family members that I don't really know. I know who they are, and recognize them if I run into them, but they have no idea who I am, and it's sad really. I live near many of my family members. All within a mile and a half area are me with my kids and hubby, my parents, my brother, an uncle (dad's brother), 2 cousins, and an aunt (dad's sister). Another uncle (dad's brother0 has like a weekend place in the same area. Not that much farther away, I have another uncle (dad's brother), aunt, and 2 cousins, these family members that I don't really know. The last time I really saw them was at my grandfather's funeral in October 1997.
Then a couple weeks ago, I ran into one of these cousins at Walmart. He was the cashier checking me out. I knew as soon as I saw him who he was. I just stood there while he was rining up all my things, and then while I was paying I asked, "You don't know who I am, do you?" He just kind of gave me that "Should I" look. So I told him, "I'm your cousin." He still just kind of looked at me, so I told him, "I'm your Uncle (my dad's name) daughter." His reply was, "Oh, I'm sorry, there are just so many of us (family last name) cousin's running around." The truth is, there really aren't that many of us in this area. Counting myself, there are 8 of my grandmother's grandkids in this area.
Not even a week later, I was back at Walmart, and again went through this cousin's line. Again, he didn't know who I was. It's really sad when you don't even know who your own family is. What happened to the days when a person knew their extended family? I have other family members that I don't see to all that often, or even talk to on a regular basis, but if we run into each other, we know who the other is. And in the area where I live, I believe that it is more than important for a person to know who they are related to. I am related in one way or another to just about half the small town I live in. So of course I want to know who I am related to, and I want my children to know. I don't want my kids to grow up and get married, then discover they have married a cousin of some sort!
Then a couple weeks ago, I ran into one of these cousins at Walmart. He was the cashier checking me out. I knew as soon as I saw him who he was. I just stood there while he was rining up all my things, and then while I was paying I asked, "You don't know who I am, do you?" He just kind of gave me that "Should I" look. So I told him, "I'm your cousin." He still just kind of looked at me, so I told him, "I'm your Uncle (my dad's name) daughter." His reply was, "Oh, I'm sorry, there are just so many of us (family last name) cousin's running around." The truth is, there really aren't that many of us in this area. Counting myself, there are 8 of my grandmother's grandkids in this area.
Not even a week later, I was back at Walmart, and again went through this cousin's line. Again, he didn't know who I was. It's really sad when you don't even know who your own family is. What happened to the days when a person knew their extended family? I have other family members that I don't see to all that often, or even talk to on a regular basis, but if we run into each other, we know who the other is. And in the area where I live, I believe that it is more than important for a person to know who they are related to. I am related in one way or another to just about half the small town I live in. So of course I want to know who I am related to, and I want my children to know. I don't want my kids to grow up and get married, then discover they have married a cousin of some sort!
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