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If you are looking for fun and festive ways to wrap a block of soap then check out this roundup. The smallest of gifts can stand out in a room filled with presents with these simple to follow designs.
Amy from Sews N Bows shows how you can change up an elasticized sleeve pattern to give it a cuffed sleeve instead. It's a simple cuff with no button placket, so it's a fairly simple change to make. Unless you want a reeeally loose sleeve cuff, you'll also need to remove some width from the sleeve. Go to Sews N Bows …
DIY: Make Mitten & Snowmen Felt Tree Ornaments
by Linda Lanese
This was the most unlikely place to find a tutorial, but here it is from "save-on-crafts"! these are the most darling mittens and snowmen with a pattern and instructions. enjoy!…
How to make a recycled sweater treat bag
by Stefanie Girard
Did you get a chance to take out your winter clothes and sort through your sweaters? Did you decide that some you won't be wearing some? Well here is a great project just in time for holiday gift giving. Pop on over to the blog Shop Girl to read how to make recycled sweater gift bags.…
Free pattern: Felt pit bull Christmas ornament
by Anne Weaver
Suzannah Ashley shares a free pattern on her blog for this felt pit bull Christmas ornament. I'm a diehard cat lover, but even I have to admit that this one cute doggie!! If you have a pit bull owner on your Christmas list, I'm sure they'd love one (or more) of these! Go to Suzannah Aashley for the pattern and …
DIY: 20 Easy To Make Christmas Stockings
by Linda Lanese
What a fun and darling idea in place of the traditional stocking for a everyone in the family and pets. These "20 Easy To Make Christmas Stockings DIY" comes from "Spoonful" a delightful site. The photo originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine. Stockings are fun and easy to make. Here are 25 easy DIY stocking ideas for you and your kids! …
Project: Coffee Themed Mixed Media
by Heather Holbrook
Combine stamps, glitter, paint, canvas, stencils and more to make a warm and toasty coffee art piece, find all the details on the Hero Arts blog.
Christmas Felt mitten pattern DIY
by Linda Lanese
Amy lives in a small house near the ocean in Los Angeles with her four children and husband. Her blog is "Nana Company, Pretty Little Things" Amy is a "see it- do it" kind of girl and loves trying new things. She loves vintage and modern, girly and clean, and everything in between. I am totally in love with her …
Clothespin Nativity Scenes
by Vikram Goyal
Learn how to make these simple nativity ornaments at AdventuresOfADIYMom.
These scenes are made with just a few basic supplies: old fashioned clothespins, a wooden star, wire, twine and hot glue.
Get the full details here: Clothespin Nativity Scenes.…
Santa ornament – free felt pattern
by Linda Lanese
Maz is a self-taught crafter, and her blog is "Be A Crafter xD" combining her habit with business. Maz says Felt is her 3rd favorite material for craft and this is her first free felt pattern or tutorial of her "Santa ornament" She assures us that this is a very simple and easy felt tutorial to try, a cute ornament …
Snowman Snowflake Cookies
by Carolyn Bickford
I'm not one for snow! I live in the North East and don't like snow! I think it is more the freezing cold weather that comes with the snow that I dislike. I do love a white Christmas and happy for the mountains to get all the snow they need for the skiers and snowmobilers. So when I saw this …
Printable Party Hats $3.99
by Shellie Wilson
I am sure it has happened (or will) that you or your child get invited to a dress up party and you have NOTHING to wear. Well Sarah from www.ultimate-paper-hats.com has the Solution for $3.99 you can download and print off your own hat. Don't just think Christmas they have so many different hats, from animals to characters that you …
Etsy Feature – Franky Jewellery
by Shellie Wilson
Franky Jewellery invited us into her Etsy store to take a look around. I couldn't resist featuring this beautiful bracelet for $14 titled "Winking White". The delicate stones make it rustic but elegant and more importantly an affordable handmade piece.Franky Jewellery is located in Melbourne Australia but Ships Worldwide.
Tutorial: Kid chess set with drawstring storage bag
by Anne Weaver
Autumn from It's Always Autumn shares a tutorial for making a handmade chess set. She made this one for her son. The board is pieced from two colors of flannel. For the pieces, she used craft bottle caps with chess piece symbols transferred on to the tops. (If you have a Silhouette cutter, I bet you could find a chess piece font and cut the symbols …
Tutorial: Fabric covered barrettes
by Anne Weaver
Here's an easy DIY to use up some of your smaller fabric scraps. Use them to make covered barrettes! Vivian from Vivian Eileen shares a tutorial at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to do it. They're quick and easy to make. They're totally giftable, especially if you make up a set of three and attach them to a …
Tutorial: Felt gingerbread house toy
by Anne Weaver
Heather from Feather's Flights shares a tutorial showing how she made a fun felt gingerbread house toy for her young son. Her son can decorate the felt house with "candy" pieces again and again and again. It's a fun holiday activity that also teaches matching and shapes. Her tutorial was originally part of the Seasonal Sewing series at Sew So Easy, but now she's brought …
Gift ideas for sewing bloggers
by Anne Weaver
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. has a post that you'll want to make sure that Santa sees. It's a collection of gift ideas for sewing bloggers. Many of the items on her list would also be good for sewers who don't blog. There's a list of big gifts and a list of stocking stuffers. I think I want most …
Tutorial: DIY no-sew color blocked oxfords
by Anne Weaver
Anna from Plan B shares a tutorial over at 2nd Funniest Thing showing how you can DIY the look of these color blocked designer oxfords. She starts with a pair of plain oxfords or lace up shoes, and then adds the contrast piece at the laces. No sewing is required. You'll just need scraps of leather (or vinyl) and scissors and …
Project: Stamped Candle
by Heather Holbrook
Forget buying those expensive candles with fancy designs, make your own! Lawn Fawn has a video tutorial for stamping on candles, these make perfect gifts or make a bunch to decorate your home this holiday season. Click here for the video on Youtube.
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With many conversations geared toward local politics, some voters have expressed confusion about the primary elections.
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text: Hey guys! Just wanted to do a little update!I'm finally here in LA! Newport Beach to be exact! I miss this place. It always feels like summer here! Anyway, I'm here until the 25th, and it's off to NY! Can't wait! I'm gonna be blogging frequently now, so I can update my friends back home! Maybe even Vlogs? Haha! or not. We'll see!


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Egypt: Our two day tour – Day 2: Cairo
Ugh… What a terrible sleep and not only that, my stomach was cramping all night long. I felt horrible. I just kept thinking… I'd been so careful not to eat or drink anything that I shouldn't have. And on top of it, I was planning on seeing the pyramids today! How was I going to walk around them if I was doubled over in pain and unsure if I was going to be able to make it to the next bathroom.
It felt a little like my dreams were coming crashing down.
We all gathered at the front of the hotel waiting for our taxi that the company we had hired for the tour, had organized. And we waited. After about 20 mins the hubby decided to call Marmoud and see if he could help us. As it turned out, the driver who was supposed to pick us up had gone to the wrong hotel. So now everyone was a little concerned as we had a 7:20am flight that we needed to get on and it was about 6:00 am by this point. The hotel driver told us not to worry, the airport was only a half an hour away.
The driver of the bus said that it would only take him 6-7 minutes! So we all piled in the bus. It was one the most horrifying experiences I've ever had. So here I was in pain with stomach issues, breast feeding over a car seat while the side of it dug into my ribs while going over crazy bumps, potholes, and swerving around gates… by the time I got there I was already spent. And it only took him 6 minutes.
We went through a few different security checks at the airport (never once taking our water away from us – we could have as much as we liked), got our boarding passes and we were left with about 30 mins to wait. As we waited, I gradually got worse and worse… my hubby and the tweenager were wonderful the whole time. He took the wee babe and entertained her, he rubbed my back, scratched my hair and they both kept asking how I was doing.
Finally we boarded and I was sitting next to the tweenager. I was writhing in pain. The cramps were almost unbearable. I kept wondering if I should try and go to the bathroom and throw up in hopes that the pain would go away but I wasn't sure if I stood up if I could make it there. Finally the drink cart came around and I asked for Sprite and expressed the agony I was in. They offered me some pills. I'm not even sure what I took but I trusted that this wasn't a first for them.
After I drank the Sprite I began to feel better and better. Eventually the pain was gone! I asked for a bottle of Sprite to take with me (I attempted to pay for it but they wouldn't let me) in case the pain came back.
An hour later we were on the ground, picked up by Mohammad and on the way to the Cairo Museum.
The pain did get worse, and the Sprite didn't help. By the time we were at the museum, the pain was just as bad as in the plane. I wasn't even sure if I was going to make it all the way to the museum without throwing up in the bus. Can you imagine how disheartened I was to be in Cairo, wondering if I was going to be seeing the pyramids from inside a van while passed out in the back seat??
Mohammad said that there was a doctor at the museum (I know weird right?) and that he could give me an injection that would fix me up immediately. Yeah, you read that right, an injection in Egypt. Of course I was a little wary but I was in agony and had no idea what the rest of the day was going to be like for me if I didn't figure it out quick.
So almost as soon as we got to the museum, we headed to the doctor with the hubby in tow. Up onto the bed for the woman doctor (she was about 60) to ask some questions about how I was feeling in her broken English. According to her diagnosis, it was a bacterial stomach infection and I needed two injections. What you may ask were in the injections? Not really sure. But one was for stomach cramps and the other for diarrhea. I was in so much pain that I forgot to ask if they were ok to take while breast feeding. The hubby didn't think of it either. Whoops. That was a bad parenting mistake. Luckily, nothing happened to the wee babe. I'm sure it hopefully couldn't have been any worse than when the wee babe was in uteuro, I was passing a kidney stone and was given Morphine. You do what you gotta do.
So I got two injections in my rear, 4 more boxes of pills to take that I couldn't remember when to take them, we paid some serious backsheesh and off to the museum tour we went. What I had neglected to hear was that the museum tour was going to be 2.5 hours. All I wanted to do was sleep. Like seriously – sleep. After speaking with my mom, she thinks it's possible they may have given me a large dose of Gravol as Gravol makes you really tired. And I was so tired (no more pain thank god – it was instantaneous) that I think I fell asleep a few times standing up while Mohammad gave us a run down on the Ancient Egyptian artifacts. There was no way my brain could stay awake and translate what he was saying so I chose to try and stay awake and look at all the pretty items.
After 2+ hours we headed back to the bus. I almost instantly fell asleep inside. 40 mins later we were at lunch where the restaurant had prepared special food for me: lightly fried carrots and zucchini, rice and steamed potatoes. Mohammad instructed me to take my pills and drink my electrolite drink.
I was finally feeling back to my old self. By this time it was the afternoon and we were heading to the pyramids. Mohammad gave us some more interesting information while we sat in the air-conditioned bus. To be honest, I fell asleep through a lot of it which was really unfortunate for me. One thing that I did remember though was that you can put a pitcher of salt water in the centre of the Pyramid and it will turn to non-salted water about 3 hours later. Oh and people have been known to sit inside the pyramids to heal themselves.
Mohammad also instructed us not to talk to anyone. Not even a hello or hi which felt really weird when we were being constantly talked to by the locals trying to get us to buy things. If felt really bizarre pretending that they weren't there. Not very Canadian of me. But from what I understand, if you engage with them, they can become really aggressive trying to get you to buy whatever they are selling.
We stopped up near the top for some photos of the 3 pyramids. The sun was at the perfect spot again for beautiful photos. We then moved down to the Great Pyramid and walked the entire distance around it. Altogether I think it was 800 meters all the way around. Time was running out before the area closed. I felt like I wanted to spend more time there. Really appreciate their greatness.
We moved down towards the Sphinx to take some last photos of the setting sun on the Sphinx and pyramids. It was truly awesome.
Before we moved on, I made sure I too grab the tweenager and the hubby and just reflect on our last glimpses of the pyramids and the sphinx. This would be the last time we see this in a long time. Time to just reflect and take in their grandioseness. One of the things that Mohammad said as we were leaving that was pretty crazy was that there was a archeologist that had taken a piece of the Sphinx and did some tests and research on it. He deduced that the Sphinx is actually 70,000 years old. This blows all the previous knowledge and thoughts about Ancient Egypt and Egyptians out of the water. I'm intrigued to learn more about that.
Then Mohammad took us to a perfume factory. A very nice exuberant woman gave us a demonstration of a lot of the perfumes and essential oils that she had. They always seem to start out with a "complimentary" drink of your choice. Don't buy into this. It's meant for you to feel a bit pressure to buy since they gave you something for free. My sister-in-law asked some poignant questions regarding their essential oils which the woman had a hard time answering. When it was all over, my sister-in-law asked everyone one at a time (while the woman sat in front of us) if we were interested in buying anything. None of us were. She looked like she was going to cry. The tweenager felt bad and felt like maybe we should just buy one thing from her so she wasn't so sad. I explained that this was their tactic to try and make you feel guilty. We left a couple of euros to ease our conscious and headed to the next factory.
The papyrus factory was next. And I think we got ripped off – again. You know when you're getting ripped off as they throw in a bunch of free stuff. And we got a bunch of free stuff. We bought the Egyptian calendar, tree of life, head of Tutenkhamen, a free bookmark and picture for the wee babe (with her name in hieroglyphics).
We left there and headed to the airport. It was a longer wait again but this time we had free wifi so I was able to check my email and connect with the outer world.
All in all I would definitely recommend this tour company. Some of the benefits were that you weren't in a huge group being corralled around like a herd of cows. The guides did what you wanted to do. Everything just felt more personalized and customized to what we wanted. And I just wanted to take one last opportunity to thank my father-in-law for paying for all of us. That was really kind of him.
We got back to the Hurghada airport FINALLY around 10:00pm and back to the resort around 10:30pm. We were exhausted and all I wanted to do the next day was play in the pool and recharge my battery…
Tomorrow is pretty uneventful until the evening rolls around…


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Barry´s latest out-of-sync proposal shows that he has no understanding of the political process - or that he´s playing some sort of mind game - or that, given his known Narcissist disorder, he is becoming unraveled.I now think that he is unraveling. Strap yourselves in, the next four years should be a bumpy ride.
Another ´´crisis´´ that requires everyone to do his bidding, to avoid the immigration ´´cliff.´´
Yet another contrived Bow-Boy crisis.
in my very humble opinion ..... IBD and especially their relatively still new hire Andrew Malcolm, keep this seeker for credible information sane.Andrew Malcolm is one of the unsung heroes at this juncture .... and so too IBD
The Crisis du Jour. We must act. Straw men and women demand it. There´s Lupe down in Texas who has three little kids who are starving. There´s Jose in Barstow whose fast-food job won´t support his two wives and 15 kids.......gag me with a cuchara.
Tell him and Rubio to stick their crisis where the sun don´t shine. Where are the jobs, Dear Leader?
Obama constantly steam rolls and pushes from all sides with his emergencies. Obamacare was an emergency that had to be passed immediately. It was imperative that tax increases happen now and they have already been spent. He wants this half-baked immigration law with no input or debate to be passed now. This constant ploy is to keep everyone in a state of turmoil and agitation. The propoganda media and news readers aid and abet.Too bad he does not see the passing of a budget as urgent.
Urgent to distract us from our fiscal problems, that is.
He´s got more "flexibility" now that the election is over.


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I was so excited to have Gretchen over to see my Fox Five segment! I thought she would be the perfect person to ask because she would give me honest advice, and be very excited for me. However, when she claimed Fox Five had asked her first to do my correspondent position, I felt she was trying to steal my thunder.
Of course, the minute Gretchen left my home I called my Fox Five producer to confirm if this was true, and she said it was absolutely not true. They were only asking Gretchen to do one segment as a co-host with me, and had no plans ever of giving Gretchen her own correspondent position. It was like Gretchen had to say that to make herself feel better because she couldn't be truly happy for my success. Beside that fact, I have had similar things happen where I have been asked to host an appearance and I had to say no because I was already booked, then Gretchen would end up doing it and I never once felt I should call her and tell her that. What for? What good does it do? It's a slap in the face, and not very supportive. If you live by the golden rule, you try to imagine how something would make you feel before you say it. Well, now I know firsthand how it feels and why I was right to never tell Gretchen when she was chosen second for that particular event -- I was being a good friend.
The truth is, I have felt a disconnect with Gretchen that started months ago. I couldn't put my finger on exactly what it was, but now watching all of the episodes thus far, I can see I wasn't imagining it. The saddest part is that it only gets worse throughout the upcoming episodes. There are several things that confirm my premonitions. In an upcoming episode, something occurs between Gretchen and I that absolutely crushes me, and I know you will all see the true colors of all the women by the end of the season. There is an accumulation of several things that are very eye opening.
Alexis, if you look into Tamra's eyes and the wrinkles that surround them you can see how deeply wounded she is. She chooses to cope with the hurt with anger, jealousy, and ruthless attacks on you, because you are better than her, and she knows it. You keep your man happy which keeps you happy. You have a great family and hers has been broken time and time again. She and Terry, who acts like a gossiping housewife himself, believe that you are a fake or a phony because they don't know that people in the world can truly be as sincere and as kind as you. You are the perfect woman, and I aspire to have your genuineness and kindness one day.
Until Tamra learns to accept kindness and happiness into her life, she will not be comfortable with you.
Heather and Terry on the other hand are just ridiculous people. Just ridiculous. For them to freak out at their own "name change party" in front of their guests is tacky. Plastic Surgery is a trade, like carpentry. It doesn't say much about his intelligence, just his bank account. I can't believe that Terry and his wife, Heather, stood by and watched everything happen as if it was a personal show of theirs.
They are shallow and unkind people. They are pretentious without reason, and subconsciensously resent your inner beauty.
You'll be fine. You are happy, kind, and unfortunately we don't have many people like that anymore - so people think it's all fake - but I know it isn't fake.
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You are correct they are mean girls. They need to truly look at themselves in a mirror and ask if I was treated this way or if my children were treated this way how would I feel. Unfortunately people like them never can see what others see because they believe they are perfect There is one perfect being in the world and they are not Him.
So what? You relate to the mean spirit in Tamra and Heather. Sadly, many adults don't know which way is which anymore.
Alexis, you are my favorite OC housewife this year! You are such a sweetheart & you are obviously a very kind-hearted person. I feel so bad for you having to deal with all these mean girls this season. Thank God Vicki is in such a good place & that you two have developed a friendship. Keep your head held high, b/c you should be very proud of the person that you are! You are a loving wife, mother & friend. Gretchen should be so ashamed of herself for the way she has treated you after you have been such an amazing & loyal friend to her. She obviously was never a true friend to you in the first place, I guess she just used you b/c you were all she had when all the others were saying only negative things about her & attacking her character. Now that it's you that they want to talk smack about, she doesn't have your back. And you have done absolutely nothing to any of these women for them to dislike you so much. Tamra is just an evil person...she always has to have someone to put down, I guess to make herself feel better. For the past few seasons it's been Gretchen, & now it is you. And for what reason??? B/c she thinks your dumb??? Well, first off I surely hope she doesn't think she's some kind of rocket scientist & secondly, you are obviously not dumb b/c if you were you couldn't run a household, raise 3 kids, & be a business woman all at the same time. You may have your "blonde moments", but I think they are always very endearing...it's cute. And besides, who doesn't have their "blonde moments" from time to time. Heather has obviously been influenced by Tamra since day one. Don't let it bother you, if she couldn't take the time to get to know you for herself, she's not worth it. Just keep doing what you are doing beautiful lady & may God bless you & your precious family!!!
She is my favorite.
Alexis you are soooo correct about Tamra being a mean girl. Season after season she is always mean and sarcastic to most. Unfortunately Tamra is rubbing off on Gretchen which now makes Gretchen unattractive and not fun to watch. Tamra's problem with you and Gretchen is that she is threatened because you and Gretchen are very attractive. Tamra was never threatened by Vicky, Lynn, Gina, or Peggy (those women are all attractive but they dont turn heads when you walk in a room like you and Grethen and Tamra can't stand that because she wants to always be the HOT housewife). Tamra is just mean and rude and her negative comments about you. On Tamra's best day she doesn't hold a candle to you. I think you are beautiful and kind and enjoy watching you even if you are a little airheaded but hey so am I and it keeps my boyfriend laughing at me and tells me that he loves me more because I too laugh at myself. Please stay positive and dont let Tamra's negativety rub off on you...such an unattractive quality in a person. I am surprised Eddie is turned off by her negative comments. Especially in the limo ride to Vegas when of course - only Tamra with something negative to say and trying to get involved in others personal issues on public television about your cars being repo (which the viewers know is not true and if so its not our business and not Tamra's business)....not surpring with Tamra because she got involved in Gretchens personal problems and then the reunion about Slade being a deadbeat father then calling his ex.....OMG Tamra needs to stay out of everyone's business regardless if someone reaches out to her. She has to remember all those people that she hurts. Alexis please dont let Tamra bring you down to level which is really low. Please set an example to your daughters and dont ever become a mean girl. I love watching you and so excited to see you on General Hospital since I am a huge GH fan as well.
Alexis, I actually like you but I definitely I am not a fan of your husband. But who I am to judge, I am not married to him. I do think that the age difference is starting to come into play in your relationship. You are growing into a more sophisticated career focused woman which is not going to please your hubby (barefoot and pregnant).A word of Advise: a girl in her teens wants excitement, 20s -romance, 30s - respect, 40s - admiration, 50s - strickly cash money baby!!!! So, as you go through life stages, I don't know if your marriage is going to survive the new "Alexis". You are in the respect stage... and you have every right to demand that your husband and the world give you your R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Aretha said it first, not me. lol!!
Nice generalizations.
Perhaps if you stop and think that you project TOO much insecurities and inserting your SELF absorptment in every stupid convo. Then mean girlz will have less to add comment to your dumb ideas! Get it?
Good blog this week Alexis. Loved the Vegas make up artist piece. You mouthing to Jim and making him smile. Love how you put a positive spin on whatever you can latch it onto. I do like Tamra, but I also wish she'd lose the catty, behind-your-back talk. It just makes her look less classy than most. Heather on the other hand, I totally understand where she's coming from. You must admit, she's no where near as ugly with her statements as Tamra. Tamra says mean things, Heather on the other hand speaks her mind. I know it probably seems like there's a fine line, but there IS a difference and when viewers watch, Heather comes across as a person who is saying what she thinks, whereas Tamra comes across as saying mean things just to get attention. That's the only thing I really dislike about Tamra. She can be funny without being hateful with her words. It IS possible! Gretchen, now I did see Gretchen in a new light this episode. I immediately felt opinionated when she said that the only reason you got your Fox 5 segment was because she couldn't fit it into her schedule. WOW, that really shocked me, because like you said, even if it WERE true, you don't say that to someone. What a crock! Unfortunately, that would be something I don't know if I would want to get over anytime soon, simply because I feel it was mean spirited of her. I felt for you at that moment, but I think you handled it well. What you should have done was call that producer right then and there in front of her and throw THAT in her face! But you traipsed off to Vegas to be her friend like a good friend does. Well, I have a new found respect for you after this episode, Alexis and I might say......at least you have Vicki as a friend. And at least you have another circle of friends. If that were my only circle, I think I might want to shoot myself. Good show, good blog, God Bless!
Alexis, if I was going to offer you advice it would be to stop explaining and defending yourself so much. You talk very fast and get tongue tied at times and that comes across as insecurity; at least on TV. If you and Jim rent, then be upfront in conversations but don't defend it. Each of you are at various financial levels and it makes no difference in the long run. Stop over explaining your working but wanting to be at home. ALL mothers have that problem whether they have to work or just want to work. Be you, be the best Alexis possible and stop explaining yourself. When you do your confidence will soar and so will the audiences ability to connect with you. Your so very blessed, enjoy it and be secure.
No way. She explains herself with class and logic. If someone can do that, then it is worth the opposite party to receive her voice.
Alexis, I think Gretchen was kind, you weren't prepared at all for the short segment you did, it was bad. That isn't to say that you can't do the job, you need lots of practice! If it's what you truly want, get a coach or tutor and make Jim understand that he will have to be Mr. Mom for a while!
Stay as you are Alexis! My friends and I think you are beautiful and kind. I don't know how you restrain yourself from putting the smackdown on these chicks, but you are a better person for not lowering yourself to stupid nasty insults.
Okay, I've never really LOVED alexis I must admit. But I have to give credit where credit is due....that was so funny the way that poor thing did your make-up. And the way you handled it was so funny, and very classy (Jim too). You didn't act like a diva or a jerk to that girl, and you still went to the party. So, I spent a good deal of time cracking up watching that episode. It was very cute! Way to be Alexis!!
Alexis....it seems as though you are always trying to compete with someone else. Worry about you and your family and stop trying to be someone you know you are not! You seriously get on my nerves with that.
U have been a good friend to Gretchen , and now that she's friends with Tamara she is acting just like her. Don't waste your time on back stabbers , cause that's exactly what it will be A WASTE OF TIME. Tamara has always been a smack talker so she must be super insecure about something. I think the other ladies try to make u out as not smart. But when I read your blogs you teach me to let people be who they are and to stay true to the love of god. I hope the best for you and I don't watch that soap u were on, but hopefully you make an apearence on Days Of Our Lives! That's my fave
Alexis, You may not be perfect but Tamra turns my stomach anymore. She always has to have a scape goat. She has got to be picking on someone and she has went way too far with her bad mouthing. She is down right mean and nosy. She was that way with Gretchen and I think she got so much negative comments from former fans that she decided she better be nice to Grethhen. I literally saw her post bad things about Grethchen and then remove it. I mean she used a lot of energy on this. Now it's you and I think she has swayed Heather. It is none of Heather's or Tamara's biz is you rent, lease, or what you own. You are happy and doing well and it is nothing to them. They are only showing how ugly they are and jealous by making comments. Continue taking the high road.
Alexis, you are the sweetheart of the show! You also know how to treat your husband without the need to put him down all of time. I think it is so cute and funny to watch you and Jim relate to one another. He really is like a teddy bear on this season and you can now actually SEE his love for you. I applaud you for branching out more and for still remaining dedicated to making sure your family doesnt fall by the wayside. Ok, I died laughing at the segment of you and your makeup artist and Jim! That was hilarious! The makeup was like a total mask on your face! Once again, you were so sweet to the girl and didnt humiliate her..and that was very kind of you! As for Gretchen...she seems like she is majorly insecure this season and very threatened by you. People cant quite put you and Jim in a neat and tidy box and it drives them crazy and brings out their insecurities! It is weird to see Gretchen behaving this way, but I dont think she likes the fact that you are now suceeding in business and children and marriage and you are also a great christian. It will be interesting to see what happens this season. This is the best season of them all....you definitely are a huge contributor in that!
I don't understand why it bothers you so much that Gretchen mentioned that she was asked to do the Fox segment. What difference does it make? All of you housewives are interchangeable. If you don't understand that, you are even more dumb than I thought. I have a feeling you didn't have to deal with mean girls in high school because YOU were the mean girl.
Alexis, remember feedback is a gift. Gretchen was providing honest, supportive feedback to you and because it wasn't what you wanted to hear - you dismissed it. Most friends are not "true" and tell people what they want to hear. Great friends tell the truth.
You Are so right about Gretchen! I used Like her too, very disappointing. Her comment made me mad. Why did she tell you that, that is no true friend. She is only out for herself and I think her head got too big. And her friendship with Tamara, what a joke. She is indeed a follower, it's almost like high school. The mean girl bullies her time after time, then shows her a little niceness (not genuine of course) and she rolls over like a puppy waiting for more approval. In the process sold out Slade and you. What a follower! Stay true to yourself Alexis! You are corky and cute. Love your personality! Keep your head held high! Btw, I think Tamara is trying to ice you out from the show! Please don't let her win! I hope bravo brings in one of your True friends next season! You deserve that!
Alexis, there is nothing wrong with a mother wanting a career. I understand that you and your husband talked about this before you got married and now you are changing and growing. There is nothing wrong with that. You seem to say one thing on the show and another in your blog... Which is the real you?
You know Alexis, people will say whatever they want about you, but one thing I noticed about your friendship with Gretchen, you were always a good friend to her. You supported her in that god awful "comedy", you stuck up for her at the reunions. Its totaly bs how she's treating you now. I think you, like alot of viewers that intially sided with Retchen, were fooled. Her true colors are blazing now, seems Tamra was right about her....of course NOW they're friends.
Alexis keep up your good work, Your a Great mom and good friend. Some people can be envious of that which is why they are ' Bullies ' I like the fact that you and Vicki have become closer this season :) Tamra is very insecure and takes it out on you and you dont deserve that. She may have money NOW but she still acts Very Unclassy. Heather is new this season and I dont really think she should come in putting others down to make herself feel better. Gretchen isnt a true friend!!!!
I have to hand it to you for asking for a hosting coach. Nothing wrong with seeking out some help to improve any area of your life. I'm glad you're taking the high road with the mean girls. Their true colors are definitely showing and their behavior is getting pretty disgusting. I'm glad you continue to rise above it.
This woman needs a reality check. Why is that the station she is doing the interview take a good look at that interview. She sucked
Alexis, I thought you handle the makeup mess very classy not hurtful!! My sister and I had our hair done for her wedding in a little town beauty shop in Wisconsin. We both ended up with beehives and every time they turn us in the chair to face each other we had to pinch ourselves or bite our cheeks to not lose it! We made it and even gave tips! To this day we laugh about how our hair looked and how long it took us to undo the beehives to be ready for her wedding!!!
First off you are not the sacrificial lamb, you are playing the victim. Second, your segment on TV was a mess. Sorry and I'm not saying it to be mean but Gretchen was right. Did you watch it? You kept interrupting and stumbling over your words. I'm not a Gretchen fan, so don't take it as that. Lastly your husband was way out of line regarding your "career". I don't know why any of you ladies can't see your own faults. Do you even read the replies to your blogs? Sheesh!
I love you and the only reason people act as Heather and Tamera are is because nothing makes them happy all the way through. Its sad really. And you handle them gracefully. Because you choose to be kind they call you stupid and other awful things. I know many women now a days almost act ashamed to be female. And they are two of them. IMO. Like you I've always like being the girl and all that comes with it. I sure would not want husband on a leash either. I like REAL MEN that like a REAL LADY. Rise above sweetie. These witchy type women are everywhere. Sadly!! They are so awful with that mouth. Poor things actually believe they are telling like it is, or being direct. Call it what you want but rudeness is rude!! Your soul shines through and makes them look so dark and ugly.. Keep going!! You're great and I know they are so badly wanting you to flip out so they can once again claim " I thought she was a Christian" Everytime they say that I know they aren't. Christians sin like all other human. We just have the lord to help pull us up to try again. They don't get it. And I'd hate to be in their shoes come judgement day!!
By the way, to quote your own words: "I thought she would be the perfect person to ask because she would give me honest advice"
She DID give you honest advice! Was it not honest because it wasn't what you wanted to hear? Anyone with 2 ears could see you were fumbling and need some practice. Its not a big deal, so don't make it one like you do with everything.
The way you went on about your nose job just confirms my thoughts on you. Try not to get so caught up in all the BS Alexis, rise above it.
Alexis you rock!! You are beautiful, have a great marriage and kids and are successful, but most of all you're happy and content which is what drives these women nuts. They must not have much going on in their lives if all they can talk about is you. You're wonderful Alexis and congratulations on your success!
My word! Gretchen's comment about being requested first for your Fox 5 gig was ridiculous. Up until now, you complained of a rift that seemed only about her new found friendship with Tamra. Based off that exchange, I can see why there is distance now. It must be difficult so see the other ladies trashing you on national television. Please know that anyone with half a brain takes those remarks with a grain of salt. Stay positive!!!!
It seemed like you and your husband were actually making fun of the "sweet make up artist", if you were so concerned with hurting her feelings you wouldn't have been snickering with him husband and whispering about getting her to leave in front of national television. I appreciate that you are a woman of God, I know you wouldn't lie about that. But I don't like that you use catholic/christian morals to your advantage and pretty much put down the people you don't like. (In this last episode you defended your "boobies", and added that Jim loves them. Would you stand up at sunday service and say that?) At least Tamra and Heather are real, and not phony.
I think you're great! It is wonderful the way you take care of your family. When you do your FOX 5 segments, why not dress a little less sexy? You look awesome, don't get me wrong! :) People would probably take you and your talent more seriously. You have a lot to offer!
I never comment on these blogs, but just had to now. Alexis, you are so right about Heather and Tamra being the mean girls. Honestly, I think both of those "girls" are jealous of you and Heather's attitude towards you has been tainted by Tamra's opinion of you. Tamra has always been jealous of you/your body, etc. since your first season on RHOC. Heather has no business asking you about your financial affairs and when she does, you should immediately "shut it down" (that is her favorite saying). Also, I noticed that when you are around these women, you look down when speaking. Please hold your head up and look them right in the eyes! I think you are starting to feel intimidated by them - no need to feel like that because they have nothing over you. I think Gretchen was brutally honest with respect to your Channel 5 interview, but she gave you good advice.
Love watching you on the Show. Am happy to see how nice you are and show how much you love our Lord. I think Gretchen is your friend and didn't think it would hurt you. I imagine fox news lied to you hon; believe your friend first. God Bless and will keep watching. :D
Well for once I have to agree with you Alexis, which I most often don't do. What Gretchen said to you was crappy about the Fox 5 segment. Even if what she said was true, she never should have said that to you. However, I can't believe you called the producer to confirm it after she left - who cares? That just shows your insecurities that keep popping up all the time. In regards to you stating that Jim was just playing "devils advocate" - well, I think that's undermining all the viewers intelligence. Jim CLEARLY does not want you working and that's apparent to all who watch. The only thing Jim is supportive of is you staying home and doing what he wants. You need to realize that if you have to defend him and his behavior in your blog every week - there is a problem.
You're being too sensitive in thinking Gretchen is trying to "steal your thunder". She seems to be a good friend to you. Her comments regarding your Fox 5 segment were spot on and HONEST and she followed up by recommeding a coach - even saying she had found it helpful - all good things a friend should do.
I agree that it was tacky and petty for Gretchen to make the remark she did about being offered the position first. Whether it was true or not, she should have been graceful and descrete and kept that comment to herself.
I never comment on these blogs, but just had to now. Alexis, you are so right about Heather and Tamra being the mean girls. Honestly, I think both of those "girls" are jealous of you and Heather's attitude towards you has been tainted by Tamra's opinion of you. Tamra has always been jealous of you/your body, etc. since your first season on RHOC. Heather has no business asking you about your financial affairs and when she does, you should immediately "shut it down" (that is her favorite saying). Also, I noticed that when you are around these women, you look down when speaking. Please hold your head up and look them straight in the eyes! I think you lost some of your confidence since your first season and are starting to feel intimidated these women. No need to feel like that because they have nothing over you. I think Gretchen was brutally honest with respect to your Channel 5 interview, but she gave you good advice. Lastly, be yourself, you do not need to impress ANYBODY! Good Luck with all your endeavors - you will succeed!


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It has been an honor and the opportunity of a lifetime to serve as your representative in the 44th House District in the N.C. General Assembly. I cannot think of a better way to give back to the community and state that have been so good to me and my family. It has been a privilege to advocate for those issues that I have always been passionate about - health care for women and children and education. Thank you for allowing me to represent you over the past three years.
As personal and family responsibilities draw me back home, I am confident that Rep. Rick Glazier will continue to represent our community well. Rep. Glazier currently serves in the 45th House District, but was moved into the 44th for this election because of redistricting. Glazier has provided strong and consistent leadership in the General Assembly for 10 years as a tireless advocate for education and health care. He has served on the Board of Education, and understands that education is the key to economic strength in our state. He also understands that the cost of health care is one of the biggest threats to financial security for families. His wide range of knowledge on the environment, judicial issues, ethics and the military is second to none in the General Assembly. As our economy is beginning to turn around, we must have the continued leadership of this proven statesman to guide us. Please vote to return Rick to Raleigh.
On Oct. 10, I filed as a write-in candidate for Cumberland County's District 5 Board of Education seat. This endeavor was sparked by the untimely passing of a dear friend, Mary Emily Royal.
Mary Emily was a friend to our district and her voice was one we could count on to sound our concerns and opinions. I would like to continue that tradition as "The New Voice for Children and Teachers." Having retired after 32 years of teaching, all in District 5, I was a leader in the school, county, district and state. I am a nationally board-certified teacher, served as a mentor and cooperating teacher for local universities, served on the school improvement team, was chairman of the Cultural Arts Department, elected chairperson of the N.C. Music Educators Middle School Choral Section, served on the executive board and was a member of the finance committee.
We need a strong voice that supports innovation in education, but also works to preserve the successes in our system, a voice that is an advocate for the classroom and is willing and able to express those concerns articulately, a voice that will strive to build commitment and involvement of parents and the community around the needs of students, a voice that is capable of speaking to the issues and challenges that teachers and students face daily.
I am that voice. Please consider me your voice, and write-in Susan Williams as the District 5 representative for school board.
I first met Rep. Rick Glazier in early 2003 when he served as my coach for the North Carolina Moot Court Competition, an event where high school students prepare legal briefs and present oral arguments in front of real judges. My teammate and I were truly blessed to have him as our coach because he proved to be one of the most caring, dedicated and down-to-earth mentors I have ever had.
As a first-year legislator, he took time to explain complex issues of constitutional law to two high school students. I can recall meeting in his local office on weekends to go over our arguments and even driving up to Raleigh with our civics teacher to meet Rep. Glazier in the legislature where he set up a conference room for us to have a late night practice session.
Several years later when I decided that I wanted to become involved in education, I knew Glazier was the person to contact. Though busier than ever he took the time to meet with me and give me advice on how to give back to the community through work in our schools. Through my contact with many others in this community I know these examples of his dedication and spending personal time on constituent concerns are typical for Glazier. He is an example of true community dedication and for that reason I will be casting my vote for Rick Glazier to serve another term in the North Carolina legislature.
I read Denny Shaffer's Oct. 23 op-ed, "Taxes, regulations, the plutocracy and you." Perhaps it was just his forgetfulness that George Soros donates to the DNC and millions to leftist-socialist causes. And, yes, our tax dollars at work: Solyndra and company or battery plants awaiting their first battery order.
Please don't lay it all on the Republicans.
Many of us in North Carolina know the pains of living in a battleground state in this busy election year. The smear campaigns appear to be never-ending, and people are just not sure who to vote for anymore. I decided to do my homework and research each candidate individually. I have decided to vote for Eddie Dees for the N.C. House of Representatives. I am supporting Eddie Dees because education is important to me, and it is important to him. As a mother, I know there is nothing more important than the education of our children; they are the future of this country's innovations and economic prosperity. His 37 years as a public-school educator speaks volumes to his experience and dedication to our children.
I live in the small, quiet town of Wade, and Dees knows how to protect the interests of a small town better than anyone.
I have personally seen his contributions to the growth of our local economy during his time as mayor of Hope Mills. His assistance played a vital role in the creation of the beautiful, award-winning Millstone Theater. We need state representatives who not only know how to create jobs, but also those who are concerned with serving the people of their district and their needs, not the needs of large corporations in other states or overseas.
Eddie Dees is an honest family man who understands our community, and he has my vote.
I met Rick Glazier at a PTA meeting at my daughter's school. He was on the school board and wanted to meet and talk with parents about decisions that had to be made at the next board meeting. He wanted to know what we thought and what suggestions we had. He listened, he explained, he made us part of the process. He valued what we had to say. It was at that moment that I decided he was a rare elected official.
I've watched him over these 16 years and, although I haven't always agreed with him, he continues to listen and learn from all the people he represents. His passion for education has always been apparent. And then I saw it when he worked with both management and labor to save jobs at the Goodyear plant and again when he brought together Republicans and Democrats to pass legislation to help our military families with school issues and jobs for soldiers reentering the private work force. He is a respected leader in Raleigh, and represents our community with honesty and integrity and the ability to get things done.
Glazier is so much more than one issue. He is a champion for our community. That's why you should vote for Rick Glazier.
One common thread that affects all Americans is energy cost. A vote for Obama is a vote for $8 per gallon of gas and high energy costs. A vote for Romney is a vote for $2 per gallon gas and lower energy costs. This translates into cheaper transportation costs, cheaper manufacturing costs, cheaper light bills and heating costs at home, thus creating a boom for our economy, which means jobs.
More than 2 million jobs could be created in the energy field. We can be energy self-sufficient by the year 2020, no longer funding Muslim terrorism. We could even become exporters of energy instead of supporting radical Islam. A journalist on television recently reported that oil should be between $20 and $30 a barrel but is held artificially high by OPEC. No matter what your other political views are, you should think about Obama's $8-a-gallon gas when you vote. Gas was less than $2 a gallon when Obama took office and it is now over $3.
James Colletti's Oct. 25 letter, "Expectations realistically met," ended with "Make the right choice." I suggest another reason.
Each president who has served has come to office with a political philosophy, which is to be expected.
If a voter wants a president whose political philosophy is similar to the party that gave us Justice Thomas, Justice Scalia or Chief Justice Roberts, he will likely vote for Mitt Romney. These, and others, legislated from the bench that corporations have a right to freedom of speech.
If a voter prefers a president who has put Justices Kagan and Sotomayor on the Supreme Court, he will likely vote for President Obama.
Whoever is elected will likely appoint at least one Supreme Court justice and judges to many district courts. District court judges are the group from which most Supreme Court nominees are chosen.
The choice for president will determine, to a large extent, where our country will go in the future. I will eagerly vote for Barack Obama.
Jobs? I can tell you how to create jobs and move unemployment to near zero. If only Americans would buy products made in the United States. Look around your homes and driveways and note how many things are made overseas. We're shooting ourselves in the foot.
With so many political ads, I'm sure folks wonder what to believe. Instead of taking what is said and promised, look to the past history of the parties. From where did you get Social Security and Medicare? The Democrats, and they have to continually fight the Republicans to keep paws off it. It's not wise to think the Republicans and the 1 percent will throw you anything fair. They live off the fat of the land while the poor and middle class struggle. They blame the debt on President Obama, but the debt is because Republicans did not fund the war they insisted we fight, nor fund the drug benefit. They took Bill Clinton's balanced budget and gave it away to the richest 1 percent in tax cuts.
Did this create jobs? No. The country was losing 800,000 jobs every month before George W. Bush left office. It causes one to wonder whether the Republicans really love this country.
Republicans broadcast that their one goal was to get rid of Obama. They refused to be part of the recovery, and hindered progress any way they could. All these Republican jobs will pay minimum wage with no benefits. We need people of good will who try to help others live.
We face difficult times in education today, with budgets becoming tighter each year. Our Board of Education must reflect the best and brightest our community has to offer in the challenging times. For this reason, I encourage voters to support Sheryl Lewis in her quest for a seat on the board. We need her background and expertise.
Mrs. Lewis was, and is, an excellent teacher. Throughout her career, she never lost sight of the concept that children always come first. It is for this reason that she was an outstanding administrator in our school system. It is extremely rare to find an administrator with her knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Her leadership skills are exceptional. She always brings a global perspective and insight to any group or project. Her personal skills gave her the ability to find common ground and consensus in even the most difficult situations. Shared decision-making appears to be a lost art, as we've seen when watching the news in recent weeks.
Lewis will be an inclusive, caring and sharing board member who will be a great asset to our board. I have worked with Lewis for many years in our school system, and I know her one and only agenda: Doing what is best for children.
It is said that a good leader is one who does not put greatness into people but draws it out of them. Susan Williams is such a leader.
Mrs. Williams was my chorus teacher in junior high school. I know first-hand how dedicated and committed she was to the young people in her charge. Williams knew how to get the best out of her students and never accepted the words "no" and "can't." She served Cumberland County well in her 30-plus years in the classroom. She would serve well as a member of the Cumberland County Board of Education for District 5. Williams would apply the values of determination, efficiency and hard work when finding solutions to the problems facing our public schools. Her solution will not be to simply throw money at a problem. Williams knows how to do more with less, a characteristic that all members of the county Board of Education should possess in trying economic times.
Cumberland County has many treasures. The best and brightest of these are the public schools. The reason for this success is the school board has always included fair-minded, fiscally and socially responsible residents who truly work to build schools that place the needs of the students first. Susan Williams would continue this tradition. Please write in "Susan Williams" for District 5 Board of Education. The teachers and students of Cumberland County need her dedication and leadership.
The 2012 election campaign for president boils down to one question: which candidate frightens you less?
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