Category Archive: life

Happy 45th Anniversary to My Parents

45 years ago today, my parents tied the knot.  Here’s a little video that takes us all back to that date in time.   It seems funny to me that my parents would have… Continue reading →

Christmas when you are Jewish

I have always loved Christmas, ever since I was a little girl.  Everything about it, the TV specials, the lights, the trees, the music and of course Santa.  There is just something mystical about… Continue reading →

Learning to skate all over again with my son as my teacher

In my first blog “Mighty Moms” , I introduced you to some hockey moms in Orono, Minnesota who hit the ice every Friday morning while their kids hit the books.   After watching these… Continue reading →

Cleaning Update –Check out the progress.

I want to start out by thanking everyone who is reading and commenting on the blog.   I really appreciate it.    The messy house video is sure getting a wide variety of reactions.  … Continue reading →

Halloween Candy. Keep it? or Dump it?

It’s almost Christmas and we still have so much Halloween Candy left you would think it was Election Day (just a few days after Halloween).   I did a quick 15 second video to… Continue reading →

Long way to go!

 If you read yesterday’s blog and watched the video, then you know I have started a huge undertaking.  I am using my very public blog as a motivator to clean my house.  I… Continue reading →

Cleaning up my act for 2011

Anyone else have an issue with clutter? Seems like the piles in our house just keep getting bigger and bigger.    In the past, I could easily blame the mess on a hectic schedule.  Heck, between work… Continue reading →

It’s the little things

Right now I am sitting at the rink killing time while my son is at practice.  I have a few options.  I could stand by the window and watch.  (no, boring).  I could… Continue reading →

My brother acts like a real life Santa rescuing stranded Minnesotans

Today’s blog is a tribute to my brother.   I don’t know if many of you realize the impact a snowstorm like this can have on a retail business. The timing could not have… Continue reading →

Really digging the snow and cold!

  I can’t believe I am saying this, but winter is starting to grow on me.   It took 42 years, but I am finally appreciating all the season has to offer.  Wednesday, when… Continue reading →