text:
blueberry cake
This recipe is literally the best recipe I've ever come across for simple, tasty blueberry cake. It's almost muffin like. Solid recipe. You can count on this one time and time again to deliver. It's a bit heavier, not that light, but very moist, very moist. So, if you are a blueberry lover, then you simply must try this one. And this is one of those recipes that always tastes better the next day with your morning coffee. I swear this tastes better the next day, you know with that first hot cup of coffee of the day? Yeah.
from Donna Hay
print recipe
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup superfine sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 ts finely grated lemon rind (I used 3 ts)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Preheat oven to 350F.
Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add sugar and combine.
In a separate bowl whisk sour cream, eggs, lemon rind, and oil together.
Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the blueberries.
To make a cake: spread batter into 9 or 8 inch greased & floured cake pan and bake for 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
To make muffins: fill a dozen 1/2 cup muffin tins about 2/3 full and bake for 12 minutes or until clean toothpick stage.
Note: I sprinkled raw sugar on top halfway thru the baking time-I love that crunch. I used a 9-inch round cake pan that was greased and floured. I baked mine for 30 minutes, but I have a convection oven, so it takes less. But make sure to watch the cake at around the 30 minute mark! I used 3 ts of fresh lemon zest--I love that lemon taste.
73 comments:
For a second there I thought you were talking about me. I love lingering over the berries at Whole Foods only I'm not tall. You've inspired me to make a stop at whole goods on my way home from work today.ReplyDelete
I will have to try this one. I have blueberries in my freezer still from last years picking. Good to know this taste good the next day!!ReplyDelete
This is my kind of cake. I love blueberries!!ReplyDelete
Ohhhhh, yum!! That is beautiful and I LOVE fresh blueberries.ReplyDelete
And you're tall? I always imagine you short. Like super short. Funny!
You drive 40 mins to the grocery store??? Lol, I feel you on those berries though. They are just to perfect. This cake is beeeaauuutttiiifffuulll.ReplyDelete
Have a great weekend!
Oh that looks so gorgeously yummy!ReplyDelete
Looks very moist and delicious! I love Whole FoodsReplyDelete
Luscious berries. You've just convinced me to go and buy a bunch of 'em.ReplyDelete
you have effectively made me crave not only some blueberries but this luscious cake as well....ReplyDelete
i am so hungry for blueberry muffins nowReplyDelete
I'm the same way when it comes to berries. Today I was buying strawberries and was sniffing the carton.. hoping that no one would think I was weird. The blueberry cake looks really good. Yesterday I was craving a cake like that, dense, but moist, but I used cranberries. My cake may not have been too happy though because I was trying out a lower in butter recipe. All this baking is really starting to show and it's the summer, but I can't stop baking!!ReplyDelete
Oh how I love blueberries! This cake looks so good.....and easy too! I hope the place I picked blueberries didn't dig up the bushes like they said they were gonna do at the end of the season last year-I'll CRY!ReplyDelete
Dawn-what size round pan did you make this in? I do like the idea of making muffins with this too....maybe jumbos like the Jordan Marsh ones????? :)
oh yum. This looks sooo moist and tender.ReplyDelete
I love blueberry season!ReplyDelete
Looks wonderful my Dawn!
- Anonymous5/8/09, 8:19 PM
Happy batter. :) Butter, sugar, eggs...they do make us happy. Blueberries too!ReplyDelete
You simply continue to amaze me! I want to run out to Whole Foods right now and get some of those berries, and sniff them like you do. Your writing is great and awesome, and those photos are fantastic! I just love your blog, how it melds your many talents into a beautiful symphony!!ReplyDelete
This looks really good, I am going to try it next week. I love blueberries, and this seems like a fun alternative to muffins. Yum!ReplyDelete
Another great recipe. I love blueberries. I always keep a bag in the freezer until it's blueberries season again.ReplyDelete
I adore blueberry muffins :) This is a must try!ReplyDelete
I'm crazy at the market right there with you! I love baking with blueberries! I love biting into a blueberry treat and getting that fruit explosion! This cake looks awesome!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5/8/09, 10:38 PM
I love blueberries! I love a dense heavy moist cake so I am definitely going to make this. MMMM.....looks so good I can hardly wait. Thanks for the recipe.ReplyDelete
Ooh, looks great. Love the sugary, crunchy, shiny top!ReplyDelete
Blueberries are my favorite berries! I would love to wake up to a slice of this delicious delight!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5/8/09, 11:38 PM
Awesome. What else can one say? ;)ReplyDelete
I always run thru your pages and i love reading all your stories. And this time i'am brave enough to send you a message that i love your blog.ReplyDelete
You've inspired me with your beautiful cakes and thank you for the recipes.
- Anonymous5/8/09, 11:50 PM
How delicious and wonderful this cake looks! I would love to make it for my family - we all adore everything with blueberries!ReplyDelete
Work bakesale coming up and I wanted to make mini bluberry cakes, this looks perfectReplyDelete
It does look like the perfect blueberry cake with the sour cream and lemon zest in it - yum!ReplyDelete
I plan on making a blueberry cake for Mother's Day, though not this recipe.ReplyDelete
It looks great!
I chuckled a little at the thought of you stood decided how many blueberries to buy. When I go shopping I am always the brown haired woman rooting through all of the veggies and fruit to get the best ones - then once I have found the freshest veg I have to decide how many I want...ReplyDelete
Anyway, this cake looks AMAZING! I love the colour and the texture is just the kind that love - absolutley gorgeous.
This recipe looks fantatic, as does the picture. I loved your description of it. I'll be trying it.ReplyDelete
It does look moist...just like I like it! Yum-o!ReplyDelete
Mmmmmm, cake. Looks fantastic. I wish I could get to a WF wicked bad, I got stuff from there once and haven't been able to go back since.ReplyDelete
i do the same thing with berries :) this cake looks fabulous!!ReplyDelete
i don't think i've ever come to your blog and not started immediately drooling... yum.ReplyDelete
This looks delicious! I am really into blueberries right now too, in fact I was contemplating blueberry pancakes for breakfast.ReplyDelete
ahh i love the cake form :)ReplyDelete
That cake looks incredibly moist. I'm definitely trying this out soon. And it's not even that horrible for you. Thanks Dawn!ReplyDelete
MMMMMM....Dawn!! this cake looks fab! I love the addition of the sour cream!! Yummie!!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5/9/09, 6:01 PM
mmm! that looks fabulous, dawn!ReplyDelete
I'm one of those sniffing and hauling large cases of fresh blueberries and strawberries home, too, though mostly I shop for masses of it from costco!
I love berries!! The cake looks really moist and yummy!ReplyDelete
Your pictures are some of the most incredible food porn that I have ever laid eyes on. I sometimes find myself scrolling through your site, blissfully drooling onto my keyboard. I made your pumpkin coconut pecan bread - I am by no means a baker - and I ate half of the loaf in one sitting. I baked another scrumptious loaf for some friends and they looked at me as those I had performed alchemy. Thank you for sharing your delectable recipes and for chronicling your tantalizing baked goods.ReplyDelete
I can see just how moist that cake was - it's fantastic!ReplyDelete
I also love this time of the year, the good quality produce is slowly making its way to the markets and the culinary creativity starts flowing again! Mostly, I love berry picking!ReplyDelete
This cake look great, it seems to really highlight the blueberries!
Enjoy Mother's Day!
Morning coffee.. checkReplyDelete
Where's my slice of blueberry cake!?
Torture.. this is torture!
That's a great way to use those beauties. I wish I could keep blueberries around long enough to make a cake - my boys devour them!ReplyDelete
Just simply amazing...I love it. Love the fresh berries (with a load of envy), & the crunch of the raw sugar...YUM YUM YUM!ReplyDelete
There's nothing wrong with picking the 'best of lot' and the result here shows here your efforts went right to very end and tasty result.ReplyDelete
This is just gorgeuos Dawn!! I have to make this, I love the way it looks so moist!!ReplyDelete
How fun! I've never seen blueberry cake..only blueberry muffins. Looks delectable as always, Dawn! Thanks for your suggestion on the cat food! I have them on Evo and Instinct, both high protein food and they seemt to love it too so that's a good thing! I gave you credit on my recent post. ;) Thank you again for caring so much and helping us out!ReplyDelete
sensational. forget blueberry muffins (unless there's streusel involved)--i want cake! blueberries are the one thing i buy year-round, even if they cost an arm and a leg. this is a totally suitable use for them--bravo!ReplyDelete
I love these oil-based cakes... They have such a delicate crumb, flavor, and they stay so moist :) Lovely cake!ReplyDelete
Oooh Dawn, this looks sooo good!!ReplyDelete
I'm always on the lookout for banana bread and blueberry recipes also. I love blueberry cakes...this one looks very, very good too. I'll have to try it!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5/11/09, 12:20 PM
This cake was termendous...I loved it!ReplyDelete
Mmm. I'll be trying this recipe. My daughter won't eat fresh blueberries unless they are in a muffin. I am sure she will gobble up blueberry cake. Great photos!ReplyDelete
Yummy. This cake looks awesome!ReplyDelete
yum. love blueberries. this cake looks so tasty!ReplyDelete
I can't see the picture cause I am at work (shhhh don't tell anyone), but I love Donna Hay and this sounds good!ReplyDelete
I will one up and I am the guy with the headphones in the ears staring at the berries munching away while trying to decide which carton is better. Usually I am stuffed by the time it is all said and done.ReplyDelete
The worst is the local farm that has pick your own oh dear god I am so full by the time I have my cartons. Thankfully they do not weigh you before you enter and when you leave.
Nicely done and as I am sitting her sipping my coffee I am mad I do not have a slice of the cake.
This looks awesome. I finally picked up some blueberries yesterday. A slice of this cake would go so well with the cup of coffee I am drinking right now!ReplyDelete
What a delicious way to use blueberries! We go picking every summer - I will be bookmarking this recipe to use with them!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing!
Dawn, this cake is gorgeous. I have hopelessly been hooked on starbucks blueberry cake lately but this would blow it away knowing it came from your kitchen. The cake looks so moist! Love it.ReplyDelete
Hey Dawn! Mermaid Sweets told me you've been dealing with blog post stealing... I just found out this is happening to me, too! Fellow bloggers have told me about 2 sites they have seen so far that are stealing my material. I'd love to hear how you're dealing with the problem if you have the time to contact me. Ps - I totally love your bloggy!ReplyDelete
-Stephanie :)
this looks good! i have blueberries from last year in my freezer so i will definitely give this a try. i just wish i had yogurt or sour cream so i could just have a slice now!ReplyDelete
Oh My, I'm in heaven just looking at the ingredients and pictures. Yum. -eReplyDelete
Looks wonderful. I don't have a problem with dense cakes so long as they aren't dry and your cake looks FAR from dry!ReplyDelete
Btw, what was the crazy part of that post? :)
Visiting this site is not good for me.ReplyDelete
Hi, Dawn, this looks so wonderful! I love blueberry cakes, and always enjoying trying new ones.ReplyDelete
Actually, all of your recipes look wonderful. It's nice to discover your blog! Thanks for visiting and introducing yourself!
I am crazy over blueberries. Look forward to try out this recipe.ReplyDelete
I'm loving the crumb on this cake! If we lived closer I would be that short dark hari with bangs girl next to you smelling the summer fruits too to use in happy batters, ahahah!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5/26/09, 3:33 PM
Can you make this again? I *REALLY* enjoyed this!ReplyDelete
I am a big fan of blueberry cakes with a touch of lemon. They are one of my favorite breakfasts!ReplyDelete


text:
Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially for kids with cystic fibrosis (CF), who may need additional calories to meet their nutritional needs.
This creamy milkshake provides a significant amount of calories and is packed with calcium to help make bones strong.
Prep time: 10 minutes
- 1 instant breakfast packet, any flavor
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup ice cream, any flavor
- Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Serves: 1
Serving size: 1½ cups
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
616 calories
17 g protein
34.5 g fat
286 mg sodium
645 mg calcium
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
Variations and suggestions:
Make different flavors using a variety of ice cream and instant breakfast flavors. Or try adding strawberries or other fruit for a twist.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
© 1995-2018 KidsHealth ® All rights reserved. Images provided by iStock, Getty Images, Corbis, Veer, Science Photo Library, Science Source Images, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Finally, I made a beautiful batch of Hidden Treasure Muffins! I love that name. These are super lemony whole-grain muffins with secret jam hidden inside! What fun. I used some apricot jam that a friend gave us. :) I made these for my mom on Mothers' Day. They were so great - a little bit sweet and naughty, but also hearty and wholesome. I'll definitely make these again!
~ Recipes give weights AND measures. I really love that.
~ The recipes are totally awesome! I have so many more marked down that I want to make:
Whole Grain Artisan Bread, Lemon Ginger Rolls, Pesto Knots, Garlic Naan, Nectarine Topped Oatmeal Cake... and on and on!
Fair Winds Press is offering one copy to a winner (open to U.S. & Canada only, sorry!). Just leave a comment here on this post, and you'll be entered to win. Be sure to leave your blogger contact or email, because I am not going to spend hours hunting you down! I'll pick a winner in one week - next Wednesday, May 22nd.


text:
This is the story of a Martial Arts Monk who leaves his Monastery to take up a life in the outside world. Wishing for a peaceful existence, he instead becomes a reluctant hero, bodyguarding his intrepid, trouble-prone friends on their adventures.
Smorty Smythe #2 pg 35
October 3rd, 2011, 1:36 am
Author's Comments:
Reply Advertisement, July 21st, 2018, 3:54 pm
Post A Comment


text:
Search Phone Number
Pages 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
Anyone who had a problem with unlisted calls must be sure to consider going to publicrecordsofphonenumbers.top. This is essential to avoid any problems from happening related to these types of callers. In this online community, you can share your experiences with unknown numbers, along with their information. This helps increase the awareness of the people who have a problem with unknown callers. I suggest that if you have encountered an unknown caller, make sure that you will supply the information that you have obtained from that caller. This helps this community to become more active and participative.
Copyright © publicrecordsofphonenumbers.top 2018.


text:
Your Cart is empty
New Comics, updated weekly.
434 products found, displaying products 1 to 52:
See our fullrange of statues.BROWSE ALL
See our full range oftrade paperbacks.BROWSE ALL
See our fullrange of games.BROWSE ALL
See our fullrange of toys.BROWSE ALL
Find out what we're up to on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube & Instagram.
Optimized for touch screen devices.Switch to Mobile View


text:
The Emigrant Wilderness is located north of Yosemite National Park and accessed via the Sonora Pass Highway. There are several trailheads that access this vast wilderness of glacier polished granite, lakes and meadows. For my first exploration into this region I decided to do a 30 mile loop out of the Crabtree Trailhead above Dodge Ridge/Pinecrest to visit a series of lakes. It's nice that this trailhead is under three hours from the Bay Area, probably the closest area of the Sierra mountains from the Bay. Each of the lakes on the route deeper into the wilderness became progressively more scenic starting with Camp Lake, Piute Lake, Gem Lake, Jewelry Lake and the highlight of the loop was Upper and Lower Buck Lakes, which featured a great backdrop of granite walls. I also enjoyed Wood Lake as I began my return via Pine Valley. The elevation of the loop ranged from about 7,500 ft to 9,000 ft although the trails can be rocky with ups and downs so it's not the fastest running terrain. I also encountered remnant snow on the trail below Wood Lake. A great 10 mile trail extension of the loop would be to Emigrant Lake, Huckleberry Lake and Lertora Lake (40+ miles total). There are numerous other lakes and canyons within the Emigrant to explore (both on and off trail) so I'm sure this is only the first of many adventures in this spectacular region. Here are some photos with many more here.
Several more photos in the complete album here.


text:
~I want to sing like the birds sing, not worrying about who hears or what they think~
19 November, 2011
The Day with the Magnate
74 comments:
- Pooja_G said...
OMG.....O----M---------G....I almost believed the whole 'reverie' to be true and resolved not posting further comments lest who knows who reads them :D:D :D
- November 19, 2011 at 9:57 AM
- maithili said...
*DUmbstruck* You had me! I was already thinking "OMG shes really turned a celebrity" and thinking if I should check the comment section to see if your anonymous Kasliwal has posted any comment :P :P
Uloo banaya :( :(
Anyway I loved the post.. Movies me toh pehle hi pata chalta hai mujhe ki dream sequence hai :P This one I couldn't catch!
- November 19, 2011 at 11:07 AM
- avinash said...
Never in my entire existence did I like an anti-climax so much. Was about to strangulate myself for commenting on THAT post, if such a thing, self-strangulation that is, could somehow be done. But then, what a relief it was. Tell you, that was scary! If you keep writing like this, somewhere some poor soul might as well pass away :D. Icing on the cake..I work for Reliance..double panga!!
- November 19, 2011 at 11:25 AM
- Menachery said...
hahahha....... my first time here, and i was like .. oh my gawd.. really?? when th ephuski like you mentioned.... and i was actua;lly after a long tym lmfao :D .... awesome raed :) :P
- November 19, 2011 at 11:41 AM
- Dr Roshan R said...
it's missing a slow motion scene of Him and his wife running towards you with an autograph book through the yellow fields :) But wah!! Everyone who's reading this is gonna be going 'wow!! i gotta tell my friends that I read the same blog as a celebrity and she replies to my comments too' :)
- November 19, 2011 at 12:33 PM
- Shady said...
F%^$##*& holy lords , you almost got me till he hugged you scene.
Damn I owe you a double of finest't singe malt and since you don't drink that stuff i will keep it anyway .
- November 19, 2011 at 1:29 PM
- Anita Jeyan Sandeep said...
I was about to ping my sister and tell her that u know the Suruchi Arora i was telling u about...she is a celebrity...she is in my facebook and had even commented on my blog u know...how amazing is that ..? and then I read the climax. Now this is super cool stuff !
- November 19, 2011 at 4:15 PM
- kalpak n. said...
Phew. Thank god it was a dream. i was gettin so damn jealous. :D
But dont worry, i'm sure wen i happen to run across u someday, i will tell whoever there is with me "hey...thats suruchi arora...shes a popular blogger...250 followers...awesome lady"
that person will then say "dude, u need to get a life"
but yeah...u already are famous lady. know that. Blog goddess
- November 19, 2011 at 4:44 PM
- Red Handed said...
I GOT A HEART ATTACK! If someone came upto me and said...U R RED HANDED arent u? I have caught u RED HANDED! I read ur blog!!
Thank God it was just a dream :P
But yeh I too would have been jealous of u :P
- November 19, 2011 at 5:27 PM
- Vinod Vyas said...
Last time i said you r one of the best writers i have read,i stand vindicated now..
When i stumbled upon your blog i was so impressed that i read almost all of your postings.Not even a single post was uninteresting..The best thing about your writing is that when u write sarcastically or any other way it appears....Readers can relate to it...Not like few writers who shout from rooftop that they are writing sarcastically and readers should intrepret that way even if they dont find any sarcasm
- November 19, 2011 at 5:59 PM
- Vinod Vyas said...
Yaar i did not read PS and commented....Your imaginations runs wildly...Nice one..Yet another proof of your writing skills
- November 19, 2011 at 6:02 PM
- Nikhil Menon said...
lol. I was dumb enough to buy this COMPLETELY. :P Tells me how convincing your writing is. :)
- November 19, 2011 at 6:10 PM
- Suruchi said...
Haha...good then, it seems the work was well done:-)
Whoooo hooooo...the purpose was not to banao ullu-pucca yaar...
I actually sat there and thought ki kitna acha ho agar kuch aisa ho and then checked myself coz I go on those lines too often for my own good!:-)
You make me now feel sooooo good that I created a psudo-suspense post even without intending it!:-)
- November 19, 2011 at 6:13 PM
- Suruchi said...
Haha-and I am so glad you liked the anti-climax and soooo liked it:-)
Please don't strangulate yourself, as it is there are a handful of comment providers on this page-each one of you is precious for me:-) And no poor soul would pass away-mein hoon na, pass him over here;-)
And you work for Reliance, chalo acha hain, what Nitin couldn't do perhaps you could-chalo, kar lo duniya mutthi mein:p
Thank you so much and I hope to see you around!
Glad you found this laugh worthy:-)
- November 19, 2011 at 6:13 PM
- Suruchi said...
The slow motion running scene sounds good, but why include the wife?
I also thought of adding the romantic angle but then his wife is super beautiful and the bread-butter, bread-butter kept ringing in my ears-is liye maaf kiya bachche ko!:-)
And you baby are a bigger celebrity than I could ever fathom to be and I AM SO PROUD of being able to comment on what you write and get you dragged here:-)
Awwww..please don't say dumb enough-let's just say sweet enough!:-)
Thank you so much!
- November 19, 2011 at 6:18 PM
- Suruchi said...
Haaaaw, chote mote se to hug the-more like say a peck on the cheek is as compared to a kiss...bas 2 seconds ka! So that should not have spilt the beans :-)
And I would do with the single malt too...jo bhi free mein aa raha ho usse bhagwan ka prasad samajh kar le lena chahiye! So no need to keep it with you..pass it on!:-)
Oye hoye, you were telling your sister about me*going to some cloud 9 minus the parachutes now*
Haha...damn the climax, I lost another great mention;-)
Thank you!
- November 19, 2011 at 6:20 PM
- Suruchi said...
I LIKE SADIST, SELFISH COMMENTS...they help me relate better:-)
Arre jealousy ke kya baat hain...lemme explain by my A=B=C formula...
Now if I am famous and I am friend of U then U are also famous as I...
Wow....I can finally use the A-B-C to my advantage:-)
And oye no one would tell you to get a life...you can tell me that when you run into me...let's start running now, so we bump into each other sooner rather than later:-)
How would we ever know who Red Handed is? Even if we did bump into each other, how mean is that-you'd be looking at me and smirking for you'd know and think, "ache yeh aise hain!" and we would have no clue.
That is why one of P.S. says being anonymous can be injurious to my health:-)
And as for jealousy-my solution given to Kalpak works just as well:-)
- November 19, 2011 at 6:27 PM
- aakash said...
And I had already melted before the end wondering dude, am I really friend with some super-high-fi-celebrity-status lady. But the point worth noticing here is that we all believed you, which indirectly means that we believe you are good enough to reach that status.
Fun, as always, your posts. I hope I get to see you someday in real. :)
- November 19, 2011 at 6:28 PM
- Suruchi said...
Haha..you are so cute and you so make me smile. Thank you! and you've been reading my posts? Wow...I am so overwhelmed. Sarcasm is not everyone's cup of tea-is liye sometimes you have to underline and declare it. It is better to keep it simple:-)
And koi baat nahi P.S. nahi read kiye to-hota hain, hota hain...If I were you guys I would breeze through such long posts that I put you up with-I am so glad you all are more patient than I am:-)
Kaaash, eh?:-)
Thank you sooooo much! You are always good for my ego:-)
And I too hope I get to talk to you at least some day:-)
- November 19, 2011 at 6:33 PM
- Paanipuri Lover said...
You actually had me, till Anil Ambani! :P
You write awesome re! :P :P
You don't need to dream about it! Its true! Ab ye tuchhe tuchhe log taarif kare na kare, ki farak penda hai?! :D :D
Amazing ability you have, of writing and ullu-banaooing! :P
- November 19, 2011 at 6:39 PM
- Shreya said...
OMG Suruchi you are a star :D hain ji so down to earth star :P I loved how you described everyone's expression how apt and wonderful :)
Na jane kitne aur celebrities line me hain ;-)
- November 19, 2011 at 7:37 PM
Fabulous, really enjoyed that ! This was the original 'anonymous'. You really are an original . Where do you get your ideas from ?!
- November 19, 2011 at 9:52 PM
first visit to the blog and what a best start...the twist was unexpected..enjoyed thoroughly..
Always welcomed to my space - http://zradar.wordpress.com/
- November 19, 2011 at 10:12 PM
- Relax Please said...
Do you write your own blogs or are they ghost written....??
Coz I think you are never past your dreaming... or day-dreaming I may say!!!
lolzzzz.. got u there!!!
- November 19, 2011 at 10:19 PM
- TheBluntBlogger said...
DARN! You are rich :D Adopt me na :D heheheeh......
Yeah, I wish so too :'( Ek din, MMS or Mayawati or the local Queen will meet me and hand me a Noble Peace Prize for my blog. Shoosh :(
Subah se by god, people have been arguing with me, am in such a crappy mood. So much that I couldn't spare this comment space too....I LOU UUUUU <3
- November 19, 2011 at 10:28 PM
- Alka Gurha said...
Keep dreaming babe..oops sorry choti bahu. Who knows Barack Obama might be reading your posts.Esp the virginity post.
Your family seems like Sooraj Barjatya's one big happy family..
Devoured the post.
- November 19, 2011 at 10:54 PM
- meoww said...
i was almost about to scream with joy and excitement when you reached the ambani part..
dammmm...aap mujhe zameen mae dhankke se le aayi..!!!
par kya baat hai..!!!
kudos to your imagination..!!
and i am sure...the rate at which your fan following is increasing the day won't be far when you would become phamous like that..!!!
massttt post..!!
and your phalta-phulta parivaar..!!
lots of love and hugs..!!!
cheers !!
- November 20, 2011 at 11:29 AM
- Sakshi said...
I believed the whole thing.. blah! but now that I know abt the whole whole sale brands shrands.. I am gonna get you to get me the suit shuit ka pieces at nice discounted prices for the wedding- mine re.. you know for gifting shfting.. ;P
- November 20, 2011 at 1:20 PM
- Purba said...
You, my dear are very convincing! And why can't Mr Kasliwal and Mr Ambani be your biggest fans? They could certainly do with some masti and lots of laughter :)
Loved this post!
- November 20, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Lol - did you check with nitin kasliwal about his illustrous relatives like abhishek. Quite a 'shiny' example he had set ! Jokes apart , super like your post. You really have a gift !
- November 20, 2011 at 9:07 PM
- Sameera said...
Almost till the end..Almost!! I BELIEVED THAT IT'S REAL. And, when that 'my son read your post on Virginity' came, I thought poor Suruchi.. What explanation would she had given to her family.
Again, aapko koi takkar de hi nahi sakta Suruchi ji ;)
- November 20, 2011 at 10:56 PM
- sulagna ™ said...
su you know i was like "ohh teriii " till all the way !!! damn maaan..i took inevery word for real :) matlab socho that you write so damn well.
loved this one and especially the "anil " part..who else but you can write this..and of course the disclaimers at the end...worth it !
- November 21, 2011 at 10:51 AM
- Jenny said...
hehehehaha rofl!!! Suruchi, have been following you, and I know you dont like it.. but i am a silent reader... (i dunno, i feel i wld make a fool of myself, so rarely comment, but do read each of ur blogs)
But this post has worked in your favour, and lol i am commenting..
a brief mention of one of ur previous blogs, wherein you thought, that men touching or hugging women could get the women preggers.. lol, i useddd to soooo think that for such a long time!!!! and I showed that link with roomie in office, and gawd, we were all rollie polli on the floor.. with 10 eyes staring into our cubicles!!
and about this post, well you write so well, that never did anyone doubt that this was just a spoof
- November 21, 2011 at 4:53 PM
- ☆ Rià ღ said...
gosh u almost made me believe it!! :P Gr8 post as always....and thank god it was a dream.
- November 21, 2011 at 9:51 PM
- Suruchi said...
@Paanipuri Lover,
Haha-I liked the tuchhe tuchche part-finally someone who knows what that word means:-)
Thank you so much for all the praises always-and ulla banana was not the intention-I actually sat there and thought it all!:-)
I am so glad someone appreciated the expressions part waale anology!:-)
I personally raised my collars many times for it;-)
And aap to itneeee taaref se sharminda kar rahe hain ji:-)
- November 21, 2011 at 11:58 PM
- Suruchi said...
There you come again! I guess you did not learn any morals from that story...tch, tch! Whichever waale anonymous you are-thank you ji and try coming out of the closet-I'd love that!:-)
@Relax Please,
Actually you are right-most of the posts suffer from dreaming and exaggerated imagination:-)Thank you for reading!
- November 21, 2011 at 11:58 PM
- Suruchi said...
Darn, I am not rich yaar-poora post he was based on over-the-topness! And I am also out in the market for adoption and pampering, so join the gang!
And amen to our wishes-mil kar phir duniya ke lenge:-)
I love you tooooooooooooo <3
Thank you yaar and the dreams are beyond my control now-they come and go and ruffle me hitherto placcid and ordinary existence!
Abhi Barack Obama thoda zyaada ho gaya-he won;t understand half the posts mixed with Hindi and English!
The family is tootaalll Sooraj Barjatya's dream come true:-)
- November 22, 2011 at 12:02 AM
- Suruchi said...
Haye aapke mooh mein aapka boyfriend-I would love THAT more than ghee shakkar if someone were to wish me that:-)
Yaar the aim was not to bring you neeche with dhakka but push my luck with some-but kabhi kabhi kya se kya hi jaata hain, na:-)
Loads of love n hugs back to u too:-)
Arre come-shum and we will do some bum-chum and then find the suit-shuit and whatever rest you want! Ekdum bade waale discount-shount pe...waise bhi G will take one look at you and kahin free mein he kapda na akatne lage;-)
- November 22, 2011 at 12:06 AM
- Suruchi said...
They could be my fans yaar-but then I could also so be flying...
We are such queens of wishful thinking re:-)
Thank you so much-loved your loving the post:-)
My god, this post was partly dedicated to you, you know?
You are the anonymous hinted at with whom I had that mad banter on one of the posts:-)Kuch seekha ki nahi post se?:-)
And that Abhishek incident you know too...hmmm, now I am almost wondering at whether I created this imaginative piece or is it going to create something for me:-)
- November 22, 2011 at 12:09 AM
- Justbcos2pplfellinlove said...
ROFL..another one of your great narration..for a while i was like woow u r now linked to the magnaates and then ur dream at the last..great writing again..
- November 22, 2011 at 3:06 AM
Yup, I am the most well read person around ....challenge anybody to a trivia competition ! The mind is crammed with unnecessary facts so I placed the Abhishek incident imm :-) You write so well , Suruchi that it surprises me when you say that you don't read books or I think you said that you used to etc .
Thanks for the dedication to me in the blog :-) I'm flattered! First the mention in your interview and then your blog ..bhai wah !
- November 22, 2011 at 8:10 AM
- Sairam said...
Please don't do this 'dream' thing again.
Half way through, I had become so jealous :-)
Loved the post. Right from the 'we aren't that big but so are the bulls... :)
- November 22, 2011 at 2:38 PM
- Cinderella said...
Hehehehehehe......I knew it! The moment you mentioned that he was your anonymous blogger - I knew this girl's being cheeky!
- November 22, 2011 at 5:33 PM
- A said...
You kept the suspense so well. So very well written :))))
Proud of you.
But knowing you, I don't think you are if Anil Ambani or S Kumar owner read your blogs... :))))
- November 22, 2011 at 8:56 PM
- Droopy Rose said...
A lot of thrill in the story! World is round, I tell you...You bumped into a known anonymous reader come fan, pretty interesting :-)
- November 22, 2011 at 10:19 PM
- Jack said...
It was like crash landing after such joyous flight. You really know how to do such twists. And the message is so clear in the PSs.
Take care
- November 23, 2011 at 6:47 PM
- SuKupedia :) :) said...
@ every punch I was like.. awww... voww.. OMG.. seriously.. how lucky.. and in my mind promising never never ever to ignore an anon comment ...
aur end mein aakar.. tie tie phish :D :D :D..
thoroughly enjoyed Suruchi :) :) :)
- November 23, 2011 at 9:25 PM
- Suruchi said...
Haha-hain na, imagine my pind getting to know I write posts on virginity of little boys...haaaaaaaaaaw, mein loot jaaonge, barbaad ho jaaonge;-)
Thank you baby-waise kuch real life takkars ho jaayen to life mein spice aa jaaye to write more here:-)
Thank you so damn much:-)And everyone loves me too much and knows my knack of running into trouble to believe I would falter again:-)
- November 23, 2011 at 11:31 PM
- Suruchi said...
Your comment made me so happy...and also prove that some silent readers are a pleasure:-)
And please comment...you would never make a fool of yourself with a fool like me here! And thank you to this post for making you come out-I am obliged:-)
And that preggy thing I guess is common with many girls:-)
I hope to see you around now...
Thank you so much:-)
- November 23, 2011 at 11:31 PM
- Suruchi said...
My god, you have to do something about that very long name:-)
Thank you for visiting!
The more I read you the more I get convinced about the fact that you are a man-going back to square one now. Yes, I don't read much now-and all that you would hear here is just mad bantering or mush-don't know anything beyond that:-)
And yes, even the dedication does not help you come out of the shadows-crap, yaar...abhi kuch aur sochna padega:-)
- November 23, 2011 at 11:32 PM
- Suruchi said...
Alright-I would not do this dream thing again, just because you insist so much :-) And why is everyone so jealous-lemme get famous and I will pucca share the glory...mere khushi mein khush hona chahiye na friends ko?:-)
Thank you for reading!
Smart girl...though I wasn't being cheeky-I actually sat there and visualized this happening for a good ten minutes! Now you should say this girl is being mad:(
- November 23, 2011 at 11:32 PM
- Suruchi said...
Thank you and yes, I am kinda not bothered who reads my blogs-freedom of expression...real life mein nahi milta, yahan to lene do:-)
@Droopy Rose,
I did not bump into a known anonymous reader come fan DR...now if only you had read the whole post!:-)
- November 23, 2011 at 11:32 PM
- Suruchi said...
Thank you so much-hope to see you around:-)
@Uncle J,
Thank you and sorry about the crash landing-kahin lage to nahi?;-)
Haha-yes, we should never ignore an anon comment anyways:-)
Thank you girl and hope to see you around:-)
- November 23, 2011 at 11:36 PM
- R-A-J said...
Hey Suruchi, Dinka Chikka all the way !!! :)
Congrats, congrats :)
I'm sure the feelin is awesum to hv found a fan of ur writin in someone so unexpected n so revered :)
Congrats again, Suruchi!!! :)
- November 24, 2011 at 12:26 AM
Omg Suruchi, I really think there are a whole lot of fans out there who have read your post and not GOT it ( read R-A-J above ). Well if not anything you should appreciate my intellect ! And much as you would prefer to me a man ,I am a woman . In any case , my identity is of no relevance let's just stick to tue content of my feedback. Unless you want me to never come back and comment, that is your call as well. I will respect what you feel about this !
- November 24, 2011 at 7:55 AM
- SuKupedia :) :) said...
:) :) i dont intend to leave this place..bhaghaoge to bhi nahi jayenge hum :D :D :D
ab itne bade magnet to nahi hai..lekin phir bhi aap ke liye ek chota sa gift choda hai humari blog pe aapke liye.. hope u like it :) :)
- November 24, 2011 at 5:15 PM
- Ameena said...
I was so jealous too...sorry it was just a dream! :)
- November 24, 2011 at 6:15 PM
- Suruchi said...
You are a great observer-at least two can be hand picked here who did not read the post and commented-it is not a matter of getting...it is the matter of getting to the end!:-)
I do appreciate your intellect and a whole lot more-your comments are as eagerly looked forward to as of some of my blog crushes-and I don't know why a woman should want to be anonymous to another woman...sigh, some things are beyond my understanding, finally!:-)And zyaada drama mat karo re...stick around and comment, I appreciate that more than I can say:-)
- November 25, 2011 at 1:13 AM
- Suruchi said...
Wow, you finally removed the clouds of doubt from my mind-you never really read the full post do you? thanks for spending the first paragraph glance time on my page:-)
Thank you so much for the beautiful award-it is proudly displayed on my home page:-)Wish u all the love always!
I am so glad to see you here so often-you are one of the new bloggers whom I am beginning to love reading...and I am also sorry that half my joys are killed because I wake up-damn! :-)
- November 25, 2011 at 1:16 AM
- Sudhir Kekre said...
You are a raconteur par excellence.
The best thing about you is your ability to laugh at your self. Just brilliant.
- November 25, 2011 at 5:51 PM
- Rachit said...
Its like someday a girl comes in my home... hugs me.. kisses me.. n say I love your "Poor Nerd" post ! and all this in front of my bewildered parents :P
Alice in wonderland was way back... now we will make Suruchi or Rachit in new Awadhland :P
Weakest LINK
- November 27, 2011 at 12:14 AM
- Shillu said...
ROFL!!! OMG - U R HILARIOUS!!! Keep writing - you could soon be my Blog Goddess!!
- November 27, 2011 at 12:30 PM
- Bikramjit said...
What do you mean a day with magnate But aap mere ko to Mille hi nahin :) when did this happen ..
he he he he How are you doing , sorry for being late ..
Now looking forwaard to the day when you will say so You are Bikram :) hamare liye to aap hi magnate ho ji..
beautiful writer makes me smile each time i come to read the article .. So you the best ...
Take care and Thanks for the smiles again
- November 27, 2011 at 3:38 PM
- Karishma said...
hey Suruchi!
Kara this side, remember Kalpak's blog wali anonymous girl.
Your PS1 made me give up my anonymity.. hehe..
gosh now that i come to think about it, how was i even believing the story in the first place, chances of this happening are not that much.. eh
and thanks for your comment in regard to my story, i appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. :D i was just playing the anonymous stuff cuz I have a lifestyle blog, and you know Kalpak is sexist enough already.
you have a very refreshing n witty blog here,
following you sweets.
- November 27, 2011 at 4:56 PM
- Arpit Rastogi said...
Faadu post..
Ek baar to bewkoof bana hi diya..
Pad gayi shanti mujhe bewkoof bana kar??
Apko pata ni.. Arpit Rastogi ko bewkoof banana muskil hi nahi namumkin hai.. Par kabi kabi doston ki khushi ke liye bewkoof bi banna padta hai.. :P
- November 29, 2011 at 12:03 AM
- A.T.Raghu Nandan said...
ha ha ha...beautiful! enjoyed laughing myself all alone...u r a hell of a writer...i remember Yann Martel doing the same in his books :-)
- November 29, 2011 at 7:17 AM
- The DRAGON in the skin of a goat ;-p said...
Tch Tch just when I was thinking 'arre wah Suruchi tho Ambani's ke saat dine karegi iske baad' you were woken up. Wonder where the dream would have progressed to though if you hadn't woken up. Choti bahu ki savari jaati Rashtrapati Bhavan to collect some Bhusan award :P ;) :).
- November 29, 2011 at 8:06 AM
- Suruchi said...
Thank you and yes, I love laughing at myself better than letting others do so!;-)
Haha-both of us stuck in wonder land...wonder how wonderful it would be if it all came true:-)
- November 29, 2011 at 5:32 PM
- Suruchi said...
Thank you yaar-aap to bas words ka nice little web bana lete ho hamesha and I go awwww...yes, hopefully the day would/should come when I get to say,
"So you are Biky!"
Thank you so much:-)
- November 29, 2011 at 5:33 PM
- Suruchi said...
I am sooooooooooooo glad to know you and thank you so much for dropping by-I loved that note and put it up even on my facebook page. It was as though you struck the perfect cord with me for I kind of went through similar emotions once! I hope to see you around and also going now to check you out!
Please write more such posts and guest blog for me anytime if you don't want to put them up on your lifestyle blog-plsssssssssssss:-)
Thank you so much:-)
- November 29, 2011 at 5:33 PM
- Suruchi said...
Haha...kya yaar-that was not the intention..pata nahi kyon sab bol rahe hain-mein to itne achche bachche hoon:-)
So glad you liked it and thank you for always dropping by:-)
@The Dragon,
Yeh lo, Bhushan ka award mein loonge to Bhushan kya lega...lol:-)
Koi na...let's dream on-Shahrukh uncle kehte hain kaaynaat phir conspire karege...let's see;-)
- November 29, 2011 at 5:34 PM
- PeeVee™ said...
I wouldn't be surprised at all if this actually happened :D I can just picture the whole scene with a mouth-open family, a guffawing guest, smug you and a bewildered hubby :D
Che, it should have happened :P
- December 8, 2011 at 1:31 PM
- sobhit said...
oo ji humne toh celebrty pehle hi bana diya apko,, aap kaha yeh business men ke chakkar mien pade ho.. but kya baat evn d busy bees f d bus"y"ness world r ur fans.. matlab wah.. n aap bhi mauka ni chaddte apni tareef karane ka :P
PS yar apke mr husband toh hefty discount dila denge brands pe fir?? kuch karao yar.. brakns ko pocket friendly banvao 4me :P :P
- December 8, 2011 at 2:04 PM
- the.orchestra.of.life said...
hahahaha ... bandalbaaz :P
- December 20, 2011 at 5:51 PM


text:
Sturgis tops Centreville, Colon wins
Sturgis' size and 3-pointing shooting by Ariana George in the first half lifted the host Trojans to a 50-25 win over Centreville in girls basketball Tuesday.
"The one thing that has been evident and obvious in the last few games is that when we're balanced, we're good," Sturgis coach Brian Beebe said. "When we're relying on one thing, we're not as good."
The Lady Bulldogs rarely face the height the Trojans threw at them on Tuesday.
"We don't face a lot of teams that have two six-footers, that made a difference in the game," Centreville coach Corey Smith said. "I think some of our players may have been a little timid because of it."
Sturgis led 14-2 after one quarter behind six points each by Nicolette Nelson on the inside and George from beyond the arc. She added two more triples in the second period.
"Ariana's four threes in the first half were huge," Beebe said. "The thing I like the most was that she didn't force any threes in the second half. She let the game come to her. She had a nice screen-roll drive. She had a great pass to (Marissa) Parker for a layup in the fourth quarter. She did a very good job of playing unselfish and taking what the defense gave her."
Smith felt his team was a little slow defensively.
"Defense, we were not moving our feet, not getting from Point A to Point B," he said. "And when you have a girl going 4-for-5 from 3-point land in the first half that changes the whole scope of the game."
Sturgis (3-9) led 26-7 at halftime.
An offensive putback by Rachel Anderson, who was limited to 13 minutes because of foul trouble, gave the Trojans their largest lead of the game until the final minutes.
"Rachel was great tonight," Beebe said. "It's tough to play through that much foul trouble and to get 10 (points) and seven (rebounds)."
Centreville (4-8) scored the final six points of the quarter to close the gap to 35-20 heading into the final period.
"When the game almost got out of reach they were switching man, switching people and playing defense a little bit better," Smith said of his teams' play in the second half.
Both teams got into the bonus early on their was a parade to the foul line for most of the final eight minutes. The Trojans were slightly better.
"Don't ask me why (we shot poorly)," Smith said. "We're a good free throw shooting team and it was almost like they had something over the basket."
Sturgis was 10-for-21, while Centreville was 11-for-27.
"It was a good team win," Beebe said. "We did the things we had to to win. We can find things we need to continue to work on. Free throw shooting, we have to get better at."
The Trojans have been changing up their defenses more in the last couple games.
"The biggest thing I'm happy about is that we're starting to mix up man and zone," Beebe said. "It's important for us to be able to continue to do that."
Sturgis scored the final five points to push the margin to 25 points.
"Sturgis played a good game, they did what they were supposed to do, coach had them well-prepared," Smith said. "We've just got to go back to the drawing board."
George led the Trojans with 16 points, Nelson added nine, Kayla Nichols tossed in five, Morgan Pueschel and Parker each finished with four and Megan Courtney had two.
"Happy for the kids," Beebe said. "The more we can continue to learn to play with each other, the better we will be. Not everyone is going to have 16 points or five assists. We just need to bring our strengths to the table and play to the best of our ability."
Christen Kahila topped the Bulldogs with nine points, Ashton Lehman and Faith Morell each threw in seven and Charity Yeager and Tenisha Hochstetler each had a free throw.
Sturgis won the board battle, 42-29. Nelson collected nine, George grabbed six and Courtney had five. Lehman grabbed five for Centreville.
Pueschel and George each had three assists for Sturgis.
In the junior varsity game, Sturgis' Alaina Cholometes hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Trojans a 30-29 victory.
Alaina and sister Annalissa each scored nine points to lead Sturgis and Madeline Mercer added five. Bailee May led Centreville with 14 points and Sam Lewis added six.
Colon 50, BC St. Phil 47
Colon's girl's basketball team picked up a road win over Battle Creek St. Philip on Tuesday, 50-47.
The Lady Magi trailed for most of the game, down 12-8 after one quarter and 22-16 at the half.
St. Phil took a 35-28 lead into the fourth quarter, but Colon erupted for 22 points in the final eight minutes.
Shaunta Adams led the Lady Magi with 22 points and eight rebounds while Skyler Harvey tossed in 12 points. Makayla Craun added 10 points with 19 rebounds while Taya Bower, Anessa Broker and Ashleigh Wolf all had two points.
Three Rivers 51, Vicksburg 37
Three Rivers' girl's basketball team picked up another double-digit win in conference action Tuesday with a 51-37 win over Vicksburg.
The Lady Wildcats held Vicksburg to two points in the first and seven more in the third.
Three Rivers led 12-2 after one and upped their lead to 23-18 at the break.
A 17-7 advantage in the third gave Three Rivers a 40-25 lead heading into the final quarter.
Teagen Reeves led with 22 points and 10 rebounds while Linsey Masnari tossed in 18 points with six assists. Nicki Bennett had six points, Kimmy Sibert added three points while Bre Lester added two.
Prairie Heights 57, Bronson 44
Bronson's girl's basketball team dropped a 57-44 decision to Prairie Heights on Tuesday.
The Lady Vikings led 18-15 after one quarter of action, but scored just 13 points in the middle two quarters. The Lady Panthers held a 19-13 advantage in the fourth quarter.
Bronson was led in scoring by Mallorie Bassage's 17 points. Skyler Sobeski tossed in 14 points while Amberly Bercaw chipped in with nine.
Kassidy Bystry, Kelsey Scheenks and Grace Pyles all had two points.
Shawna Carbone led the Lady Panthers with 24.


text:
Alder Way is an exciting new 50-home neighborhood of Pacific Ridge homes located near the junction of I-5 and I-405. Nestled among the more established communities in the area, Alder Way offers the hard to find balance of lifestyle, luxury, and, above all, location.
After a successful opening last fall, we've already sold out all of phase one," said David Duncan, listing agent for Alder Way. "Several additional home sites have been released for sale with more to follow so, we're anticipating some brisk activity in the coming weeks."
Homes in Alder Way range from 1,561 to 2,461 square feet in three and four bedroom configurations. There are eight exciting new floor plans to choose from all of which were created just for this neighborhood. There are also hundreds of customizable options available for buyers to put their own finishing touches on a new home.
Besides the exciting new homes, the best part of Alder Way is its location. Workers at Boeing and Paine Field will love the short drive. Commuters to Seattle and Everett will appreciate the easy freeway access. Alderwood Mall, with all of its premium dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities, is literally within walking distance from the community. Parents will enjoy the convenient neighborhood park and prestigious Edmonds School District.
Recreational opportunities abound nearby including the Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Harbour Pointe Golf Club, Mukilteo ferry, and Martha Lake County Park.
"It's truly about location," explained Duncan. "Alder Way sits among some very nice neighborhoods and mature landscapes in the area. We're so close to Alderwood, the freeways, the islands. There's something for everyone here."
Standard features on every home include high quality GE appliances, warm toned birch kitchen cabinetry with concealed hinges, chrome Moen and Olympia faucets, state-of-the-art cabling and network wiring, and high-efficiency forced air natural gas furnaces with programmable thermostats.
"Our standards can be costly upgrades at other new home communities," said Duncan. "You get a lot of home for your money with Pacific Ridge."
Homes here start in the low $300's and there are currently five new homes available for quick move in.
"We have a furnished model available for viewing and buyers can walk through any of the homes currently under construction," said Duncan.
The sales office is open from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and other times by appointment. Driving directions are available at www.pacificridgehomes.com.


text:
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Tuesday Sound Out
How is Savannah doing?
We just got back from the doctor this afternoon and she was very upset to learn that she'll need to stay on the crutches for another 5 weeks at least. She was hoping he'd tell her she could throw the crutches in a bonfire. On the bright side, she's doing well as far as pain goes.
Congrats on the lovely looking book! Can't wait to read it and buy one for my pregnant niece (or should I wait to give it to her after the baby comes so as not to terrify her?!?)
Ummm...about that..... Although newly pregnant, first-time moms will enjoy the book, I think those of us who have already gone through pregnancy and delivery a time or two will find this book especially funny.
LOVING the broken tile under the scale! How funny. Now, should I see it as a sign, seeing as my toilet seat just recently broke in half...?
HA! Hmmm, no, blame the broken toilet seat on the kids. They probably did something to weaken it. (I think that picture of the broken tiles was taken after I got off the scale.)
Love the cover. Pre-ordered. Can't wait. Does working for almost 45 years to lose the "baby-fat" count as trying long enough? Just asking.
FORTY-FIVE years? Oh, you should've given up long ago and made yourself a big ole plate of nachos!
I love reading your blog, but one question why do you have a high chair? Your baby is not that kind of baby anymore. Just wondering.
Yeah, well, I don't have enough chairs for my table. It's either the high chair or an over-turned garbage can.
Do you have any ideas or tips on spring cleaning?
Wait til fall.
So how does nail polish remover work on plastic anyway?
I was supposed to clean it?!
How is it all going with the divorce?
Let's see here. Joe doesn't agree with the judge's recommendation and is taking the matter of the house to trial. He wants to force me to sell now. When asked, "Where will your kids go? Do you want them living on the street?" his standard response is, "It's not my problem." He also owes several thousand dollars in child support. In fact, the last check he sent bounced causing me over a hundred dollars in fees. And, of course, he still isn't involved in the kids' lives, doesn't see or talk to them (other than when he runs into them at work), and hasn't spent time with them in four and a half months. I've had a really positive attitude all along, believing that things will somehow work out. But last night, for the first time, I broke down and cried. The unknown sucks. Seeing your kids hurt sucks. Paying lawyer fees sucks. Worrying about money sucks. Having a husband who acts like this sucks (although, on the bright side, it's solidified my decision to file for divorce.)
OK, I can't end this post on such a um, sucky note. So, here's a Clayism. Today, at lunch, Clay said (all shocked-like), "What is on my pants? What on earth is this stuff on my pants?! Ohmygosh, it's poo! I have POO on my pants, Mom!"
I was completely grossed out at the prospect of his pants covered in poop. How did he get poop on his pants? Is it his? Did he roll around in dog poop? What the heck? I turned to look at him and saw this...
It's brown Play-Doh. And Clay's a punk.
Posted by Dawn at 1:16 PM
37 comments:
- Heather said...
OMG!!!! I've been reading your blog for quite awhile and I've never commented before... but I've got to say that I laughed out loud about Clay's playdoh poo joke!!! Love it!
- May 4, 2010 at 6:17 PM
- Paula71 said...
Whew!! I was worried there for a minute. Good one Clay :0) You really got her with that one. Love the blog ( pst don' t look at mine I NEVER update)
You are doing a great job with the kids. We are all sending good thoughts your way.
- May 4, 2010 at 7:22 PM
- haggardmom said...
Wow, it's too bad Joe is being that way. Going to trial about the house? That's an awfully big risk for him. It's hard to imagine he's going to win that one... he may think the kids are 'not his problem' now, but he's going to have other problems in a big way if he continues to not pay child support. :-/
- May 4, 2010 at 7:43 PM
- Tammy said...
Without the funny things my kids say and do, I sometimes think I'd run away. LOL Huge hugs for all the sucky things you're going through! A funny little story for you: The other day my 4 1/2 year old daughter was struggling to put my 6 1/2 year old son's race track together. He leaned over, and out of the corner of his mouth he said, "I don't think she's going to make it into college." ROFL
- May 4, 2010 at 8:07 PM
It's always great when you have a child who can make you smile (or at least grimace) when things aren't going so well. Bet he made you smile, didn't he??
- May 4, 2010 at 8:21 PM
OMG!! I just love Clay!! He reminds me sooo much of my 5 year old! LOL!!!!
And sorry to hear Joe is being such a jerk. Can I say that? You are a saint Dawn! Raising 6 kids. I look up to you. I have 4 and its hard! Things WILL look up!
- May 4, 2010 at 8:24 PM
- Amy said...
Joe sucks.
- May 4, 2010 at 8:39 PM
- Amy said...
From experience, I can tell you that it will get better. I'm sorry it's so rough now and that Joe is acting so immature! I did it 11 years ago with 5 kids aged 4 -14. I didn't get child support from 2000-2010 and now I get a big 17.50 a month. That is seventeen dollars and 50 cents towards the 58 grand he owes. He hasn't seen, called, or remembered that he has kids since 2003. The good part? I get mothers day and fathers day courtesy of my kids. They recognize me on both. My kids- all turned out great. And I have a beautiful grandson that my ex has never gotten to see let alone enjoy. You are a great lady and I'm sorry that you're having to go thru all this.
Best of luck!
- May 4, 2010 at 9:07 PM
- Donna said...
Dawn.. My heart aches for you and I am at a loss for words about Joe's actions. I can't imagine him wanting to ignore the kids !
Ok..so on with the poo on Clay's pants. That just cracked me up.
Long time ago I put some fake dog poop near the end of our couch.
It looked so real and yes, we had 2dogs at that time.
My poor hubby saw it and freaked out. We argued about 20 min over who was going to clean it up !
Finally I said 'ok, you win, I will clean it up'. I bent down and picked it up and threw it at him.
LOL.......to this day I still laugh about it and he is still upset I did that....
- May 4, 2010 at 10:20 PM
- Rebecca said...
At this point, Dawn, I really hope the judge comes down on him. It IS HIS problem, they are HIS kids, and until January, he actually gave a damn.
On a legal note, tell the judge/your lawyer that the checks bounced and he's behind - Joe's wages should be garnished or his accounts frozen (at least, this would happen in NJ), until the child support was paid.
Joe, if you read this: Man up. They are your children and they ARE your problem.
- May 5, 2010 at 12:12 AM
- Robin said...
I hate it that you're dealing with all the crap with Joe! However, I'm so glad your kids can provide some comic relief!! Clay is quite the prankster!! :)
- May 5, 2010 at 8:17 AM
Clay may be a punk, but he's pretty funny. LOL He's probably funnier to those of us who don't live with him, though, huh? ;o)
I feel really bad for everything that you're going through with your divorce. The fact that Joe is making it harder for no reason is pretty out of whack -- but you already know that, don't you? I'm sending more prayers your way. Know that Jesus will carry you through this. (((hugs)))
Donna in PA :)
- May 5, 2010 at 8:45 AM
I hate to even ask, but how are the kids handling the situation? They have each other, and all ages, so hope they are alright. It has to be hard for the whole family, but I'm sure things can work out for the best.
- May 5, 2010 at 9:08 AM
can't even fathom hating my spouse so much and having 6 children and telling them 'it's not my problem' if you end up on the street. You're a braver woman than I am Dawn. It's heartbreaking, really. Best of luck as you sort through all of this.
- May 5, 2010 at 9:14 AM
- Carrie M. said...
Dawn, speaking as someone who's "been there, done that" let me assure you it will get better. Once this is all finalized and things settle down you will be so much happier. As for the child support, as long as he is in arrears he will never receive an income tax check - you will so thats a bonus! But I do have a question for you (SSO??)...are you going to keep your married name or change it back to your maiden name. Once I got divorced I hated being called Mrs. Hxxxx but I kept it for the kids sake. Now that I'm remarried, all of my children know to tell their friends to call me either Carrie or Mrs. Montgomery.
- May 5, 2010 at 9:21 AM
- Jen said...
ROFL @ Clay's joke!!! Oh, and lots and lots of hugsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss for you and your kiddos sweetie. You need anything, let us know. :)
- May 5, 2010 at 9:50 AM
- Sandi said...
sorry if this seems too forward of me to ask...but just delete it and forgot I asked if it bothers you, OK?
umm, is Joe using alcohol/drugs? where has this abandonment of his children come from, if not drug induced?
I'm thinking of you, Dawn....praying for continued strength for you!
- May 5, 2010 at 12:06 PM
- Alicia aka MyBusyMind said...
Hugs to you while you are going through the divorce. I never can understand how some fathers can just walk away from the kids.
Love the poo pants joke.
Googled funny mom blogs and yours was 2nd on the list.
- May 5, 2010 at 12:36 PM
- Six-Pack Momma said...
ROFL! Thanks for the laugh, Dawn! OR should I thank Clayton? I needed that!
Hang in there- I admire you for your attitude. Always have. You are a terrific mom, and you're right- everything will work out.
- May 5, 2010 at 1:44 PM
- Sam said...
As always, love the blog sister! And to comment, while dads are important, there's a reason that Oscar winners thank Mom first, and Super Bowl winners take them to Disneyland! You'll make it with your kids just fine. It'll all be okay. :)
- May 5, 2010 at 2:54 PM
Trish from PA
- May 5, 2010 at 2:58 PM
- My Life said...
Since you have a lawyer he/she should be taking care of the support problem but if not the above link is to the illinois child suport services.
- May 5, 2010 at 4:26 PM
- Colleen said...
I love reading your blog, but one question why do you have a high chair? Your baby is not that kind of baby anymore. Just wondering.
Yeah, well, I don't have enough chairs for my table. It's either the high chair or an over-turned garbage can. <-- my kids used dry wall plaster buckets until just a couple weeks ago when we FINALLY bought chairs. It worked, sorta. My (almost) 3 year old is still in his highchair cause only four chairs came with the table (there are five of us) so, don't feel bad about using an upside down garbage can. :D
- May 5, 2010 at 7:19 PM
- Precinct 5 TMR EMM said...
First Time Poster, Long Time Reader. Hang in there kid! You're bright, beautiful, and funny. Best of all, the kids take after you.
- May 5, 2010 at 7:54 PM
First time poster here, and I'm not sure how I ran into your blog, but I must say, I'm a fan!
I'm sorry things are so crappy right now with your divorce. Hopefully things work out. And what a funny joke your son played on you!
I love your blog title...I always tell my kid that, "because I said so, THAT'S WHY!'
- May 5, 2010 at 8:28 PM
- Dawn said...
I still don't think Joe is a horribly evil person. I think he's hurt and bitter and is making some really poor decisions. It'll be ok in the end one way or another though.
- May 5, 2010 at 8:38 PM
- Misty said...
Thanks for the laugh, Clay!! My 5 kids are finally in bed and I needed that. I reached for my computer mouse yesterday and grabbed a plastic beetle, instead. My daughter has Clay humor.
I'm sorry for your troubles. Your kids are lucky to have you there with them through all this. I hope your prayers and good friends are a comfort!
- May 5, 2010 at 8:47 PM
- Much More Than Mommy said...
I am glad that Clay and your kids can kind of balance out that sucky stuff! I was about to cry at the paragraph before the story about the poo pants!!!
- May 5, 2010 at 8:47 PM
- Brenda said...
- May 5, 2010 at 9:06 PM
- Andrea said...
Of course you already know this but it seems to me that Joe is doing this because he is angry at you and it actually has nothing to do with the kids. You are right, he is making poor choices right now. Unfortunately, too many times in a divorce, one parent uses the kids to get back at the other parent. Joe is shutting out the kids in order to get back at you, not them. Hopefully, he will wake up one day soon and realize that he is hurting the kids more than he is hurting you with his actions. Some states require both spouses in a divorce to attend parenting classes before the divorce is final. Too bad Illinois is not one of those states! I think if Joe could get some advice from a professional, he might see that what he is doing is very damaging to the kids. Hugs to you, Dawn!
- May 5, 2010 at 9:41 PM
Here's a true poo story. Our senior dog was having a hard time holding it in. One day my girlfriend was sitting on the couch and felt something warm on the top of her foot! You guessed it :O She was barefoot too. Kristine in Michigan.
- May 6, 2010 at 7:25 AM
- Alex said...
ps: Clay's poo and his play dough gag had me crying with laughter, literally crying, he is just adorable lol x
- May 6, 2010 at 5:12 PM
- Alex said...
Dawn, it has been well over a year since I stopped by your blog (sorry!!) but like yourself am going through hell with my ex. I can very luckily say he is now my ex husband from January this year, thank god. It has now gone to court over our beautiful three girls. I would never ever have said he would turn out like this, he used to be the best dad ever, and i said that to anyone that would listen, as a husband he sucked big time, but father, fabulous. I cannot say that two years down the line and nor, unfortunately, can my girls, and that is the worst thing. I hold myself together with the thoughts that my girls have me, and my new partner in their lives, and yes they love their dad, and miss him, but know that what is happening is for the very best reasons, and that is to keep them safe, happy and loved. He is the one, as is Joe, that is missing out and will regret this time for the rest of their lives. Chin up chick, you have a lot of people out here going through the same thing and wishing you all the best wishes you and your beautiful children deserve xx
- May 6, 2010 at 5:12 PM
Dear Joe,
My cousin just lost her twenty-year old son very unexpectedly. A friend is watching her young son fight a long-term illness. Both of them would give everything they have for just a little more time. You love your kids. You never know when something might happen to your or them. Don't let today slip through your hands.
- May 8, 2010 at 1:53 AM
Re: Bounced checks for child support
Check with your attorney...Illinois has provisions where the State can garnish his wages every pay period and send a check issued by the State. The garnishment can be written into the divorce settlement.
NOMB, but sounds like you're better to be rid of him if he's going to give the kids short shrift.
- May 10, 2010 at 11:39 AM
- The Bush League Cook said...
Hi--I stumbled across your blog today--and I had to laugh at that picture. Sounds just like something that would happen at our house!
I have added to follow and will be back! Thanks!
- May 10, 2010 at 12:17 PM
- Heather said...
Are your books ever going to be available for Kindle?
- May 13, 2010 at 2:15 PM


text:
United States - 000 200 034 - 9 14 1 Canada - 020 001 010 - 4 9 2Adam Jones's two-run double in the eighth gave the US its first lead of the game. After Canada closed to within a run in its half of the eighth, Eric Hosmer added some insurance with a three-run double in the ninth.
Michael Saunders, who hit .727 in three games (8-for-11), belted a two-run homer in the second inning. Left fielder Adam Loewen - who was Canada's starting pitcher against the US back in the 2006 WBC - drove in the other two runs.
Old Hoss Radbourn approved of the final score.
Derek Holland (Rangers) / Jameson Taillon (Pirates)
The winner of this game advances to Round 2 of the tournament, joining Italy, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. (In 2006 and 2009, Canada did not make it out of the first round.)
Pool D Standings
Italy 2-1 Canada 1-1 USA 1-1 Mexico 1-2WBC scoreboard


text:
|from Google Images
|Wendy and Mary Jollette
August 1959
(I was on my knees!)
And this is the thanks I get.
|I'm the tall one.
She's the pretty one.
Today we're the best of friends. Just what I wished for.
|from Google Images
|Wendy and Mary Jollette
August 1959
(I was on my knees!)
|I'm the tall one.
She's the pretty one.
What a sweet post!ReplyDelete
Ha - thanks! I can't wait for my sister to see this. I wonder if she'll agree.Delete
Oh, you made me cry. And laugh. You are both the pretty ones! This is a most wonderful post, Miss Wendy! I was 7 when my last sister was born, so I can relate. Hugs,
Kathy M.
Thanks Kathy -- your check is in the mail!Delete
Oh...great post! I was born in 1959...and I had two sisters who wished for me...they were 11 and 9 when I was born. They "raised" me too and then they both got married at 18 and I was left all alone :(
And I had that same stroller! And the sun top had dingle balls on it.)
Hmm, birth order specialists would have a field day trying to figure out what baby-of-the-family and only-child traits you have.Delete
This is a great story told with pictures - or is it a cautionary tale Wendy? Either way it had the perfect happy ending.ReplyDelete
Thanks Marilyn! I like how it turned out too, especially considering the years I wanted to drop-kick her into next week.Delete
Awww... two wonderful ladies xoReplyDelete
Aw shucks, Little Mommy!Delete
Great photos, thank you. That push chair looks a bit like a shopping trolley!ReplyDelete
Ha- yeah - and there was probably at least one bad wheel too.Delete
Wendy, such a lovely story...and you are both pretty! My granddaughters are 7 years apart, now 16 and 9, she is good she comes many times to the level of the 9 year old. My sister is 5 years older, when she was 7 an I was 2, she took me into the village and left me there, she said she did not want a sister, so the story goes..like how you were looking after your little sister, but I guess it can get sometimes a bit much to look after a much younger sibling.ReplyDelete
That's a funny sister story. But obviously you are none the worse for being abandoned. I don't think I ever did anything that bad.Delete
Aw! This is such a sweet post!ReplyDelete
Very heartwarming - a tribute to sisterhood. I sure miss mine and wish I'd been more appreciative when I had the chance! I hope your sister reads this.ReplyDelete
I'm sure I'll hear about it when she gets around to reading. In fact, I'm surprised she hasn't found this post yet.Delete
Thank you for this wonderful story. It is a blessing to have one or more sisters.ReplyDelete
It certainly is a blessing. Especially for blogging and family history, two heads are better than one!Delete
My birthday was always celebrated on Thanksgiving because I was born on Thanksgiving. I got the wishbone from the Thanksgiving turkey to make a wish.ReplyDelete
I hope you made good wishes. Did they come true?Delete
Lawd girl! LOL this is funny. I am SURE Momma made you be the mother, heavens knows she didn't have time with all that sewing and schoolwork. You forgot to mention getting be a new candy bag on Erickson Street when mine burst Halloween night-that is a true sister!
Just picture me doing the hand clap like Nettie and Celie from the Color Purple!
Your baby sister!
Well, you certainly took your time getting here! (Both in real life and in blogging life.) I guess if I had had a Halloween picture I could have told that story.Delete
me not be-that is what I get for typing with no glasses!ReplyDelete
You can be forgiven.Delete
What a lovely series of photos - and a lovely sentiment :-) I'm the eldest of 4 and all I wished for was a kitten/puppy/pony... But I appreciate my siblings now!ReplyDelete
Kitten/puppy/pony wishes are good too.Delete
Oh this was quite fun. What a happy and joyful time you had growing up! I loved playing house too and well actually I guess in way we still are!ReplyDelete
Ha ha - yes, I guess playing house was just a dress rehearsal for the real thing.Delete
They were powerful wishbones you were using, so funny and heartwarming. You could never mistake you for anything but sisters.ReplyDelete
That's what everyone says, but I don't see it. However, we do have the same knees.Delete
Rosemary Clooney's song 'Sisters' came to my mind immediately I read this but I could only find a Bette Midler recording of it to remind me of the 'devoted sisters.' Seema appropriate somehow.ReplyDelete
Oh Bob -- you must know that every year we watch "White Christmas" and sing right along with Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen. Our other tune is "Miss Celie's Blues" (or "Sister") from "The Color Purple." My husband will even sing a snip of one song or the other if he catches Mary and me doing something "sisterly" like saying the same thing at the same time.Delete
This is the sweetest sister tribute! My favorite pic is the one of you pushing her in the stroller - you look so proud to be the big sister. :) I nominate your post as the best of this week's Sepia Sat. submissions.ReplyDelete
I think I was indeed proud -- it was just a few months into the game so the newness hadn't worn off.Delete
I also did the wishbone thing and birthday, etc, but eventually, my parents had to explain to me the facts of life and that mommy's baby manufacture was closed for good, given she (and I) nearly died... The machinery had been surgically removed. So there were no cabbage patch or bees stories for me. I knew the real deal, and that it wouldn't be happening. So, I find this especially touching that you so wanted a sibling, and eventually got your wish. Great set!!
What a wonderful and enjoyable post. And you are both very attractive.
My Aunty told stories of her troublesome younger brother (my dad) as she had to get him to sleep (he was 16 years younger) before she could go out. She was certain that he deliberately played up to stop her from going out!
Oh, yeah, that does sound like a troublesome brother. And when you're itching to go out, a few minutes can feel like an eternity.Delete
A really neat twist on the baby in a pram theme. Very special, thanks for the treat.ReplyDelete
My pleasure.Delete
What a sweet post! That picture in front of the Christmas tree--hilarious!ReplyDelete
Hmm -- I wonder if you mean the first tree or second tree.Delete
They always do say you should be careful what you wish for. You were a very good elder sister. I wish I could say the same but we were much closer in age.ReplyDelete


text:
Please type at least the first 4 letters of the school name.
Get started with Cappex to compare the North Central Kansas Technical College weather with your hometown!
bird watch
© 2018, Cappex.com, LLC
College Greenlight is a service provided by Cappex.com, a leading college search website that has relationships with hundreds of colleges nationwide and years of experience helping millions of students achieve their college dreams.


text:
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Sonic Giveaway!
In March and April, SONIC Wacky Packs will feature one of five SONIC Pro Outdoor Toys designed to keep kids active. The five toys include:
- SONIC Pro(tm) Glider
- SONIC Pro(tm) Kick
- SONIC Pro(tm) Football
- SONIC Pro(tm) Flyer
- SONIC Pro(tm) Hydrator.
Leave me a comment here and let me know how you keep your family active and I'll choose a random winner from the comments on Friday, March 18. Be sure to include your email address/way to contact you. Good luck!
Posted by Dawn at 2:18 PM
45 comments:
- The Big-Bellied Beauty said...
I chase around an almost 2 year old. That is how I keep active every minute of everyday!
P.S. I also have watched those commercials forever and do not live near a Sonic. They taunt me and haunt my dreams....
- March 16, 2011 at 2:52 PM
- Garima said...
Hey, TO keep my daughter active, one packet of M&M followed by park to expend all the sugar ;-)
I MUST try out Sonic.. its been way too long on my To-Do list
- March 16, 2011 at 3:01 PM
- Laura~peach~ said...
my grandbabies are little but we play hard :) i love sonic and its "toys" PICK ME LOL
Peach 867 @ yahoo.com
- March 16, 2011 at 3:10 PM
- momnextdoor said...
We love to chase each other around the coffee table. The kid will keep running long after us parents are tired out. They just keep going, and going, and going.... It's a great activity during the winter. So far no lost teeth or broken bones, though they would probably still keep running even if they did!
- March 16, 2011 at 3:15 PM
- KingerMom said...
Hey Dawn! I wish we had a Sonic in Canada! We stay Active By playing the Wii ( Just Dance 2) in the winter as well as Indoor Parks. And in the Summer, we just never stay inside!
-Patty from Alberta!
- March 16, 2011 at 3:16 PM
- Jen said...
We go for walks!
- March 16, 2011 at 3:17 PM
- Liz said...
We like Geocaching. It's like a treasure hunt combined with geeky stuff, like the GPS.
And it required a minimal investment on my part.
PS. You are totally awesome and funny. (Just following directions.)
- March 16, 2011 at 3:30 PM
- Michele said...
I'm addicted to Sonic! I'm keeping my kiddo active this week by sending him camping! Primative camping no less! (No rest rooms, no plumbing anywhere - just him and his friend and NATURE! - they get to build their own fire pit and everything! Pray the family's ranch doesn't burn!)
- March 16, 2011 at 3:32 PM
- Elle and Belle said...
Hi Dawn,
My 'lazy' way of keeping the family active is taking the kids to an indoor play centre - even better, sending the 2 teenagers to take the 4 little ones while I 'actively' chill out drinking coffee and eating chocolate. Seriously though, we love to go camping, find rocks and trees to climb, run about on the beach...
- March 16, 2011 at 4:13 PM
- Queen of pink in a house of blue said...
i put em on the treadmill with a bag of candy dangling....just kidding, mostly. ;-)
we go to the park and walk the trails. we play basketball, football, and soccer. Riding bikes is something we do almost daily.
- March 16, 2011 at 4:15 PM
- Ally said...
We have a Y membership and use it all the time! I live in the south and there are Sonics everywhere!
- March 16, 2011 at 4:36 PM
- Jenn said...
Best way to keep my family active - let them do their own thing. I have a teenage daughter involved in the local JROTC. That alone keeps her busy enough to make my house more of a laundrymat and crashpad than a place to spend time.
- March 16, 2011 at 5:43 PM
- Lisa said...
We stay active by being outside when the weather is nice enough. Whether it's taking a walk/jog or playing on the swings in the back yard, we enjoy the fresh air and a little running around! =)
- March 16, 2011 at 5:50 PM
- Ki Vick said...
We're a hiking family. We love to go hiking, and backpacking and camping. We also like to garden and take walks around the neighborhood.
- March 16, 2011 at 5:56 PM
- pmerry said...
We like to walk to the park when the weather is nice.
- March 16, 2011 at 6:12 PM
- Val said...
My kids love to ride bikes to the park. I LOVE me some Sonic!
valsum at hotmail dot com
- March 16, 2011 at 7:45 PM
- T said...
My kids play basketball and my husband is the coach! I do Zumba, myself.
- March 16, 2011 at 7:52 PM
- Erika said...
I too have been brainwashed by Sonic commercials! My mouth literally waters. Thankfully one opened up near us =) Now to answer the question ...How to stay fit after all my sonic trips ;) We go for family walks every night after dinner (at least 5 nights) it is a great time to talk and get fit!! It is so much easier for my kids to open up when we aren't staring each other in the face =)
- March 16, 2011 at 8:51 PM
- MamaB said...
Dawn, I have to ask. Are they selling the "Chicago Dog" there? I live in Omaha and my hubbs is a native (grew up around Western & Foster). We opened up our own dog and beef spot here to get the goods regularly. We sell Vienna Beef dogs but Sonic has recently started an ad campaign for hot dogs, including a New York Dog, a Chili Dog, etc. plus a Chicago Dog. I had to try it just to make sure there was no competition - they're GROSS! No comparison. Just wondering what the vibe is in Chi-town on this? Go Sox!
- March 16, 2011 at 8:59 PM
- Dawn said...
You mean, Go Cubs, right?
I haven't tried the Sonic dawgs, but I've seen the commercials for them. I'll have to give it a try, but I'm guessing it won't hold up to Portillos.
- March 16, 2011 at 9:08 PM
- Mommy2Tater said...
We love playing outside or at the park. My 3 year old loves to play tag and hide and seek so we play that a ton outside now that the weather is getting nicer here in TX
- March 16, 2011 at 9:46 PM
- Marcela said...
My kids never stop moving. Even when watching TV. I bought a small trampoline so they can jump while watching it.
- March 16, 2011 at 10:16 PM
- Bonjour said...
We stay active by taking turns walking to the kitchen to get snacks...what? Its moving isn't it???
- March 16, 2011 at 10:22 PM
- Alison said...
My toddler received a bounce house (toddler sized) for her birthday last year. Her grandmoms and aunts and uncles all chipped in for it. Since she loves to be outside, I usually set it up for the both of us to play in and keep active!
underthebigoaktree (at) gmail (dot) com
- March 16, 2011 at 11:49 PM
- Cristen said...
WE are an active family we are involved in Cub scouts so we are always busy. Not to mention my 10 year old is in swim lessons. He LOBES to ride his bike. And the rest of us keep moving by keeping up with our 2 year old. We two just got a Sonic which is cool cause we are in Montana!!
- March 17, 2011 at 12:37 AM
- Judy said...
I want to know how to be inactive. My kids are involved in a sport year round. Football, cheer, basketball, wrestling, baseball and track. Like you, I have six which means an awful lot of sporting events!
- March 17, 2011 at 6:24 AM
- Donna's blog said...
My family and I have been geocaching. A great way to stay active.
-Donna W.
- March 17, 2011 at 6:58 AM
- Sheila said...
Hmmm, how do I keep my family active?! We don't actually excerise, but does this count??
1. Pushing a bicyle with my 5 year old daughter on it because she saw her sister and all the neighborhood kids ride without training wheels and demanded that hers be taken off. Yet her idea of learning to ride is to let Mom push.
2. Chasing all the neighborhood kids and keeping them out of mischief because I'm overly paranoid and can't stand the thought of all those kids playing outside without supervision.
3. Herding the kids in and out of the car, into stores, and paying bills.
Wonderful post!! You're drawing on our anniversary!
Many Blessings,
- March 17, 2011 at 7:49 AM
- Lorene said...
I have an 8 and 10 year old that keep us running with school activities. While at home though we walk the dog and they love to ride bikes. Thankfully spring is here...maybe...hopefully...well it is March right?
- March 17, 2011 at 7:50 AM
- Lorene said...
With an 8 and 10 year old they keep us active not the other way around!! LOL
- March 17, 2011 at 7:51 AM
- Kirsten said...
we walk a lot .. and my son asks us to kick around the soccer ball every night that he doesn't have soccer practice!
- March 17, 2011 at 10:06 AM
- Kevin E said...
I keep my family active by taking walks around the neighborhood, going to the playground, and riding bikes!
kjmaje at gmail dot com
- March 17, 2011 at 10:39 AM
- Jessi said...
we stay active by running around the park across the street. Or rather, they run around the park, I run after them keeping them from fighting, stopping the throwing of woodchips, chasing the balls that go out into the street, etc, etc. My boys are 8 and 3.
- March 17, 2011 at 10:56 AM
- Stormimay said...
I'm a mean mom. I make all of my kids get off of any and all electric devices they are on and kick them out into the yard everyday for at least an hour. The first half hour they usually spend moping around and asking "Can we come in yet?" but by the time the hour is done they are so deep into mud, climbing, building forts, bicycling, etc that they don't end up coming back in for a while. We also go to parks and camp and hike and stuff, but I want my kids to know how to play outside without "plans" or having to go anywhere, everyday.
stormimay AT gmail DOT com
- March 17, 2011 at 11:38 AM
- Denise said...
We got our bikes out (after a long Midwest winter) and have been strolling through the nwighborhood!
- March 17, 2011 at 8:57 PM
- Elizabeth said...
I keep my family active by chasing after my Daughter, who is JUST now crawling. It's only me & her and her daddy, so it's not that hard. We like to walk around our chicken houses around back (no more chickens though, just used for storage) or take her to the park, & let her swing.
- March 18, 2011 at 2:58 PM
- Stephanie said...
Found your blog on the sonic fb fan page! I love Sonic! That's actually our family's favorite way to be active! We love to go to Sonic and play on the playground or play some volleyball then get a slush or an ocean water!
- March 18, 2011 at 3:03 PM
- Jessie said...
When the weather is nicer, we take evening walks. In the Winter, we play on the Wii. Just Dance is a favorite way to have fun and work up a sweat.
- March 18, 2011 at 3:04 PM
- Susie said...
We walk a rail trail near our house. We also go to State and National Parks that are near by. We stroll around and have a picnic lunch. To encourage the "kid" to keep walking I promise to stop and buy a special drink on the way home. Nice when the place is Sonic! We have two in my state now!
- March 18, 2011 at 3:05 PM
I take my 2 1/2 year old son in the back yard and we play fetch with the dogs. It ends up being more like chase with either him chasing the dogs for the ball or the dogs chasing him. Lots of fun. :)
- March 18, 2011 at 3:14 PM
- Staci said...
In the blahs of winter we play the Wii or go to the rec center to swim. In the summertime we can be found at the park, at the pool or splashing around in our backyard.
Staci G.
- March 18, 2011 at 3:18 PM
- Monica said...
We played kickball in the front yard as a family! We love the quality time together! We never realize we are exercising because we always have too much fun! :)
- March 18, 2011 at 4:20 PM
- ldhall_1978 said...
I have 4 kids so they keep ME active!!! HAHA THey are ages 9, 3 and twin 2 yr olds. We are constantly on the go so we don't know what rest is. :-)
ldfendley at yahoo dot com
- March 18, 2011 at 4:40 PM
- debba1976 said...
I keep the boys active by doing indoor walking in the winter and whenever the weather is nice enough we pick an activity and go with it, yesterday we went hiking in the park. I tell them all the time exercise is healthy....
- March 18, 2011 at 5:51 PM
- petzany said...
SOME of these toys are great for dogs too. Be sure to join our cause on facebook at : http://www.causes.com/causes/591859?recruiter_id=98240582 we save animals lives..
- March 19, 2011 at 8:05 AM


text:
After landing an interview for that dream job, attention to detail can put you at the top of your game.
With many competing for limited jobs, experts say itÆs important to make your first impression a solid one.
Putting together a clean look that shows youÆve put some effort into it can be as important as preparing yourself mentally, said Sara Hartzler, president of South Central Michigan Works!
Free workshops are offered for interviewing tactics with a portion directed to dressing for success. For information about workshops, contact the South Central Michigan Works! Hillsdale Service Center at 517-437-3381.
ōWe always tell people to dress a level up from the job they are applying for,ö she said. ōEven for fast food jobs, I would recommend no jeans and T-shirt.ö
Hartzler said it would be better to wear kakis and a polo, but you wouldnÆt need a suit.
ōThere are a lot of people applying for fast food and retail jobs, so anything you can do to help stand out is good,ö she said. ōIf that means ironing pants before going to an interview, do that.ö
If applying for a professional position, men should wear suits in dark colors, Hartzler said. She also believes colored shirts and a tie can make a good impression.
For women, skirts are good choices and she suggests a length falling to the knees.
ōI wouldnÆt wear excessive jewelry or makeup -- keep it at a minimal level such as a subtle lip color and light mascara,ö she said. ōSometimes people do look like they are trying too hard or overdoing it a bit.ö
As for shoes, Hartzler thinks weÆve become lax regarding footwear, meaning itÆs considered OK to wear open-toed sandals, but women need to be careful on height, keeping heels to one and a half to two inches. Three inches might be too much, she said.
For men, dark colored shoes are nice, but they need to be clean, not dusty.
ōI recommend doing a 360 look in the mirror to see yourself from all angles -- what you look like from behind, front and sides,ö she said. ōAnd, you really need to figure out your outfit the day before, so you can fix whatever needs attention before you go to the interview.ö
Dave Pope, co-owner of Powers Clothing in Jonesville, said people should always look the part depending on where theyÆre going for the interview.
ōIt makes a difference what youÆre interviewing for,ö Pope said. ōIf itÆs an accounting job with a bank or attorney, it would be different than with a tech company where jeans and a T-shirt are the norm.ö
Pope says the interview suit demonstrates youÆre professional, prepared and detail oriented. When looking for a professional job, he suggests a darker suit.
ōHistorically, it has been with a pinstripe in it with navy or dark gray,ö Pope said. ōNow, with the younger generation like the college graduate, a solid black suit has made a huge impact on the clothing market. ItÆs now acceptable and has been a change with fashions and trends in clothing.ö
Pope said the other big change is the Modern Fit choice that is more trim-fitting with a slimmer silhouette without pleats.
But it doesnÆt end there. According to Pope, the shoes and belt should coordinate with the trouserÆs youÆre wearing.
ōThe shoes should also be polished and cleaned up,ö Pope said.
Shirt-wise, Pope recommends a conservative look with white, or light blue or gray.
Patty Bailey, owner of the Maggie Anne Shoppe in Hillsdale, also thinks proper interview attire has to be applicable to where youÆre interviewing.
ōFirst impressions are important, but it depends on the job,ö she said. ōIf itÆs in fashion, you would want a fashion forward look. If itÆs a business job, go with conservative black.ö
Shoes go with the same idea, she added.
ōFor fashion jobs you can go with something more on the edge,ö she said. ōFor the conservative jobs, a pump with a one and a half to two-inch heel works best. Hose should be nude.ö
As for makeup and jewelry, ōdonÆt overdo it - go with small earrings, a necklace and a watch. Perfume is something to never overdo as well,ö she said. ōIf itÆs a small room, you donÆt want to over perfume the office.ö
Ace an interview with style


text:
Erin Ford graduated from the University of Texas two years ago with a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering. Recruiters came to campus to woo her. She got a paid summer internship, which turned into a full-time job after she graduated. Now, at age 24, she makes $110,000 a year.
Michael Gardner just graduated from City College in New York with a degree in psychology. He applied for more than 100 jobs, had trouble getting interviews and worked at Home Depot to make ends meet.
"Every single day while I was at work, I'm thinking, 'I just hope I really don't get stuck.' " Gardner just got a job earning $36,000 a year as a case worker — and he feels lucky to have it.
What you major in has a bigger influence over your income than where you go to school, according to Anthony Carnevale, an economist at Georgetown University. The graph below is based on Carnevale's research — and it shows the huge range in median earnings for people with different majors.
Gardner was shocked when I told him people who majored in petroleum engineering have a median income of $120,000. But, he said, even if someone had shown him that graph when he was a freshman, it wouldn't have changed his path.
"I came into the school knowing where I want to go and what I wanted to do," he said. "Honestly, I don't mind the money. It's more of a fulfilling thing for me."
Update: For much more data on college majors and income, see this report (PDF) by Carnevale and his colleagues.
From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Audie Cornish.
And I'm Robert Siegel. Many students started college this month, and they will almost immediately begin grappling with a tough question: what to major in. According to some economists, it's the most important decision that a college student makes because there's a lot of money at stake.
Lisa Chow, of NPR's Planet Money Team, reports on how the return on your education investment can vary wildly, depending on what you study.
LISA CHOW, BYLINE: How important is your major? It's even more important than the school you go to. Anthony Carnevale is an economist at Georgetown University.
ANTHONY CARNEVALE: If you go to Harvard and pay all that money and become a schoolteacher, you won't be earning more than other schoolteachers.
CHOW: Carnevale did a study and found huge variations in the earnings of different undergraduate majors. Pick the right major and just a year out of college, you could be earning six figures, like Erin Ford.
ERIN FORD: I make 110,000 right now.
CHOW: Ford is 24, and graduated from the University of Texas two years ago with a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, the highest undergraduate major that Carnevale found. The median earnings for people with that degree: $120,000.
MICHAEL GARDNER: What? Wait - repeat that? You said 120,000?
CHOW: Yes.
GARDNER: That is insane.
CHOW: Michael Gardner is a recent graduate in one of the lowest-earning majors, psychology. He's 22, and graduated from City College in New York last spring. He'll be earning a third of what Ford earns when he starts his job later this month as a case worker for foster care kids. And this is consistent with what Carnevale found. People in the highest-earning majors, which were mostly in engineering, made as much as four times more than people in the lowest-earning majors, which were mainly in social services and the arts.
And it's often harder to land a job in these disciplines. Gardner applied for more than a hundred jobs while working his student retail job at Home Depot.
GARDNER: I'd wake up, check my voicemail, make sure I didn't get a voicemail from anybody - you know, checking emails or making sure that I was followed up with, and stuff like that. And employers would not follow up with you at all.
CHOW: Now, compare that with Erin Ford's experience. She was recruited on campus for an internship - and not one of those unpaid deals, either.
FORD: You get paid better than any part-time job a student's going to have in the summer.
CHOW: And at the end of her summer, Ford was offered a full-time job before she even started her senior year.
FORD: It was really a - a really easy process.
CHOW: Now, partly what's going on here is supply and demand. There're a lot more psychology majors than petroleum engineering majors. Despite its low earnings potential, psychology is one of the most popular majors out there. And for a lot of people who major in it - including Michael Gardner - it's not about the money.
So when you were a freshman, if I had given you a list; and right next to every major there was a number, and that number showed you the typical salary, would that have influenced your decision?
GARDNER: It still wouldn't have, and I'll tell you why. Honestly, I don't mind the money. It's more of a fulfilling thing for me.
CHOW: Gardner says he likes helping people. Getting paid $36,000 a year to do it felt like a score.
GARDNER: I was like, ding, hello. 'Cause when I was working at Home Depot, even working 32 hours, I was still making under 20,000.
CHOW: And yet, altruism can't be the only explanation for why so many people flock to a major with such low earnings potential. Another reason? It's easier. Not everybody is cut out to be a petroleum engineer, even if they want to make money. Also, people may pick a major that doesn't make them much money, thinking they'll go to graduate school at some point - which, statistics say, often boosts their earnings. And finally, for every study like Carnevale's, there's a living, breathing counter example.
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn majored in philosophy. The head of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, majored in communications. Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg didn't even graduate from college. But let's be honest, all four are rare and exceptional cases.
Most of us are like Chase Menard. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in political science. He got a job at a hotel, making $40,000 a year. But two years later, he started to think about getting married and having kids.
CHASE MENARD: With that in mind, I decided I was going to go back to school for something that was going to be able to make more money.
CHOW: So he went and got a second bachelor's degree. And this time around, he paid close attention to what majors made the most money - and chose petroleum engineering.
MENARD: The first time through was kind of like OK, let's just get the piece of paper and we can go to work. But the second time through, I looked at it more of as an investment in me and my family's future.
CHOW: An investment that paid off. Menard now makes six figures, more than doubling his salary. For Erin Ford, who's making this kind of money the first time around, she's still getting used to it.
FORD: My dad jokes that he didn't make as much as I made until five years ago. So I do feel guilty about it, but there's not really much I can do to change it. And I don't really want to change it, either.
CHOW: Prospective graduates, if this is the problem you'd like to have, maybe engineering is worth a second look.
Lisa Chow, NPR News. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.