tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54207852011-08-07T16:50:59.751-04:00domesticdivaThe running of my domicile in all my diva glory!
<a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://bd.lilypie.com/6qLYm4.png" alt="Lilypie Expecting a baby Ticker" border="0" width="400" height="80" /></a>chelseanoreply@blogger.comBlogger1051100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-38819835688094140952010-09-09T09:29:00.000-04:002010-09-09T09:31:11.420-04:00I'm all about the Twitter now.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-12829045607907809302009-12-24T12:59:00.001-05:002009-12-24T12:59:51.835-05:00Merry Christmas!!!chelseanoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-4772787570755640132009-12-15T20:45:00.002-05:002009-12-15T20:50:13.434-05:00This one is for my friend D who is always cutting our conversations short because the battery one his phone is dying: CHARGE YOUR PHONE AT NIGHT!!!! Home phone & cell phone should both go on the charger before you lay your head on the pillow at night. I will be very upset if my phone rings & it's you saying "I can only talk for a minute because I only have 1 bar left." Call me when it's charged!chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-30064135090378580762009-07-02T14:25:00.002-04:002009-07-02T14:31:34.631-04:00This is what I've been busy doing, but now I'm taking a break. I think I broke my wrist a month or so ago and all this crocheting has gotten my wrist hurting again. The last 2 are the front and back views of a phone cozy.chelseanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-27735215374136327692009-06-29T10:52:00.003-04:002009-06-29T11:51:51.687-04:00Mindless randomness:AJ turned 5 last week. We went to Chuck E. Cheese. They played, I read, everyone was happy. He starts school in August where he will be learning French. So I'll have him smarting off in a language I don't understand, and getting away with it. Gotta love it.Came home from church Sunday and someone shattered my windshield. As if my car wasn't already on it's last leg, now chelseanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-72619778674712241492009-06-25T19:01:00.001-04:002009-06-25T19:01:06.105-04:00Ed Mcmann, Farrah Fawcett and now Michael Jackson? It's too much. I have no words.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-34470664678493838212009-06-09T15:18:00.004-04:002009-06-09T15:26:02.149-04:00Pics of the kiddies.chelseanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-74527642069745766792009-05-30T14:05:00.002-04:002009-05-30T14:07:31.031-04:00I have a small envelope with coupons and possibly more to come. Email me at ebonyblue@mindless.com with your snail mail address and they're yours.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-4282316054563587952009-05-10T07:18:00.002-04:002009-05-10T07:18:58.739-04:00Happy Mother's Day to all!chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-36042524849586609842009-05-09T11:25:00.001-04:002009-05-09T11:25:06.295-04:00I wish I didn't put off having an emergency kit in my car. AJ has some kind of infection in his eye. The doc sent us to the er. It's Sat & I'm wearing the same same clothes since Thu. Learn from me get a crate or small bag & put in it at least the basics like toothbrush/paste, deodorant, comb, chapstick, lady products & whatever must have products you use every day. If space allows include a chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-30238456208501992422009-04-17T13:02:00.001-04:002009-04-17T13:02:18.917-04:00Some days I may not feel like cooking, but don't want the same ol' thing. Here's an earsy recipe that uses commen sense and precious little of your time. Parmesan Pork Chops~ Heat oven to 450. Dredge chops thru flour, 2 whisked eggs then bread crumbs (mixed w\salt & grated Parmesan). Heat olive oil in large skillet over med heat. Cook until golden, 1-2 min on each side. Place on baking sheetchelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-21965384892198052642009-04-14T13:15:00.003-04:002009-04-14T15:16:41.199-04:00Tipping TuesdayI have 5 kids which translates to a lot of cleaning. And the little rugrats can't seem to grasp the concept that red Kool-Aid does not belong on my carpet. So until I make them understand I had to find a solution to save my sanity and not put me further into the poorhouse. By golly I think I've got it! Hydrogen peroxide. Yep. That stuff you can get in the dollar store in the brown chelseanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-68249715523744693532009-04-13T13:26:00.001-04:002009-04-13T13:26:53.315-04:00Testchelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-63384035247458029512009-03-25T09:23:00.004-04:002009-03-25T10:05:26.960-04:00I first saw a recipe for homemade laundry detergent ages ago and thought it was a great idea, but could never find the soap, so I gave up and continued using the store brought stuff. It's stayed in the back of my mind because according to publications like Debt-Proof Living and such, it is a huge money saver compared to store brought. Then one day at one of those mom and pop grocery stores I saw chelseanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-69766312088299656472009-01-02T16:42:00.002-05:002009-01-02T16:47:15.064-05:00My daughter has taken over the cooking duties in my home. I starting teaching her how to cook a couple of years ago and in the past few months she has been doing it on her own. When I go into the kitchen she jumps up and kicks me out. I hate to cook, so in all honestly I don't fight her too hard.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-11329631942157230712008-02-12T15:32:00.000-05:002008-02-12T15:40:41.128-05:00Tipping TuesdayKeep your drains clean and clog-free. Once a week I pour about a cup of baking soda down all the drains in my house. Follow it with vinegar. It will bubble up like crazy (remember making volcanoes as a kid), but it's supposed to do that. It's cheap and a lot less gross than digging the hair out of your tubs drain with your hands. Sometimes I finish it off with boiling water and chelseanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-21163959795845484852008-02-12T14:41:00.001-05:002008-02-12T14:41:28.987-05:00“The only measure of what you believe is what you do. If you want to know what people believe, don’t read what they write, don’t ask them what they believe,just observe what they do.”Ashley Montagu1905-1999 In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week (11th-17th) I'm having my very own give-away. Leave a comment between now and Sunday, and one of my kids will randomly pick a name and we will send youchelseanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-38178725068988657912008-02-01T09:25:00.001-05:002008-02-01T09:27:44.371-05:00I always said that I'm going to try Angel Food Ministries, but something stops me every month. But I think it could save me some money each month, so why not. This might be the inspiration I need to give it a go. And with the menu and food already planned out, what could be simpler?chelseanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-17951280416431060442008-01-31T13:53:00.000-05:002008-02-08T11:20:45.022-05:00I found this blog. She is going to use her crockpot every day for a year. And post pictures too. I love the ideal of my crock pot, but most of the recipes I find are too much work. Who has time to chop, dice and all that jazz in the morning? I've people say do the prep the night before and assemble it in the morning. You mean, cook twice? Three times if you count pulling everything together once chelseanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-56394430681938034172008-01-28T14:59:00.000-05:002008-01-28T15:04:20.120-05:00I'm teaching myself how to crochet. I found a crochet needle in a box of "stuff" someone had given us and I've always wanted to crochet and knit and got tired of people not following through when agreeing to teach. I went to the thrift store and brought some yarn to practice with and found the good folks over at Crafty Daisies who have a nifty video tutorial and so far I'm getting it. It's kindachelseanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-91655721743743160552008-01-24T14:06:00.001-05:002008-01-24T14:07:52.736-05:00Can you place the states? I scored a 80%. I was never good at geography. Though in my own defense, I think I should have gotten credit for a couple where I was just a sliver off.chelseanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-75434651715139576962008-01-23T14:38:00.000-05:002008-01-23T14:51:06.880-05:00I have 3 wonderful little boys, 2 of whom are potty trained. I thought I would be smart and teach them to sit and use the potty. One day my sister took the oldest out and not wanting him to sit on a public toilet told him to stand "like a big boy". That's all she wrote. They must now stand which means I am mopping my bathroom floor about once a day. Who has time, right? Instead of trying to find chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-42818487443829297882008-01-18T09:44:00.000-05:002008-01-18T10:07:38.949-05:00I said it before and I'll say it again, I hate feet. Now that it's cold people forget about their feet so that when the summer rolls around I'm grossed out by your nasty, crusty feet. Keep your feet presentable now so that when the warm weather hits, you'll be ready. Winter Months Pedicure1. It should go without saying that you need to start with clean feet. So go take a shower, but before you dochelseanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-37172367737191369342008-01-15T10:03:00.000-05:002008-01-15T11:15:00.870-05:00My name is ebony and I'm a planner junkie. The highlight of my year isn't my birthday or Christmas, it's right about November or so when I go to pick out my new planner. Some years I don't even make it to November, I start looking in October. And I'm a Planner Snob too. I refuse to carry just any planner. I prefer Franklin Covey. I know there are cheaper planners (the horror!) and more expensive chelseanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-68936745605057185052008-01-11T11:56:00.000-05:002008-01-11T11:57:25.212-05:00Cartoon by Dave Walker. Find more cartoons you can freely re-use on your blog at We Blog Cartoons.Enough about me, what are your plans this weekend?chelseanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-12746472853544040262008-01-04T15:33:00.001-05:002008-01-04T15:37:07.154-05:00I'm starting now to make gifts for the year and need fresh, new ideas. These need to be simple and fairly cheap to make. Gift ideas for all occasions, ages and sexes are welcome. Since I want to have gifts on hand all year long they need to keep well so no food. Wait, I like to eat, so if you have some good recipes, send those on too.chelseanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-41941597726353536602008-01-02T11:42:00.000-05:002008-01-02T11:50:09.909-05:00I found a lady that does pictures really cheap, so me and the kiddos went and mugged for the camera. I was all stressed out about getting and keeping everyone dressed up and looking nice, then thought, "Let's be smart about this." I had resolved to live a simpler and less stressful life. So we all put on Ohio State gear (I call it the intentional casual) and off we went. So near to the holidays, chelseanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-55770120876824981082007-12-19T16:01:00.000-05:002007-12-19T16:02:25.595-05:00Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Celebrate Kwanzaa!chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-51569468606509211662007-12-19T10:51:00.000-05:002007-12-19T10:54:18.690-05:00The kids and I try to do a movie night every Saturday night. Wouldn't this be great. A new movie to watch and popcorn too!chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-11437817294907569012007-12-18T16:43:00.000-05:002007-12-18T16:46:40.406-05:00I'm going to continue my frugal, simple, organized life in '08. What are your best tips and/or links?chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-79376562952031583732007-12-14T09:03:00.000-05:002007-12-14T09:17:18.175-05:00I get emails from Get Organize Now! which has a newsletter with these cool little checklists. I don't do everything on the lists (I don't have a guest bedroom), but they are good for when I want to do a month of focused clutter busting.____ Dec 1 Deep-clean the guest bathroom and bedroom. Add items to make guests more comfortable, such as fancy soaps and shampoos, fresh flowers, or seasonal chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-16080225400163725852007-12-13T16:30:00.000-05:002007-12-13T16:49:07.374-05:00I'm still going with my simple and frugal lifestyle, but I love teachers. My first major in college was teaching and after being in the classroom, I have mad respect for teachers (and bus drivers), so I always try to get them something for Christmas, even if it's a simple note saying "Thank you" You would be surprised how little teachers hear those words. So this year for Christmas, I'm going chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-10823343794343067452007-11-20T13:39:00.000-05:002007-11-20T15:47:54.295-05:00This is what I made for dinner last night:Weeknight Lasagna Toss1 lb ground beef2 cups chopped green peppers, (about 2 peppers)3 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 jar (26oz) spaghetti sauce1 2/3 cups water1/4 cup Italian dressing1 cup Mozzarella cheese12 oven-ready lasagna noodles, broken into quarters1/2 cup Ricotta cheeseBrown meat; drain.Add pepper, garlic, spaghetti sauce, water and dressing; chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-54130247609078287952007-10-26T15:44:00.000-04:002007-10-26T16:26:35.535-04:00Have I really not posted since June 1st? Didn't realize it had been that long. I've been a busy momma. The Poet joined the family on July 28th. She weighed in at 8 pounds and she's a cutie. If ever I needed proof that God is still granting grace to sinners, she is it. Why do I deserve 5 perfect children? I'm not questioning, just thanking God for my little blessings.So an undate on the fam:Lady chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-21009225230468703062007-06-01T12:09:00.000-04:002007-06-01T12:17:15.766-04:00Paper plates. I am still looking for ways to simplify my life on a budget. I know that washing plates is more economical than buying paper or plastic, but this is one of those times when I have to weigh the cost with the headache. I don't have a dishwasher, and a really small kitchen and it's just too time consuming to have to wash dishes 3 times a day. And let's be real, I'm doing good washing chelseanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-31043668257022067962007-06-01T11:28:00.000-04:002007-06-01T11:29:30.909-04:00I love a new purse, especially if I can win it instead of pay for it.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-49539890921702734762007-05-09T14:04:00.000-04:002007-05-09T14:54:51.582-04:00I have 4 kids, all birthed naturally, yet I am terrified of giving birth again. Oh the pain. I am such a wimp when it comes to pain, yet I am going to be going through it all again in just over 2 months. Am I crazy? Tonight I'm going to pack my hospital bag. And for someone who's gone through it before, forget about those lists that tell you all the things you need in the labor room. I don't knowchelseanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-6476779127065515572007-04-27T12:24:00.000-04:002007-04-27T12:27:38.507-04:00Books have taking over my life and home. I've been trying to think of a way to get rid of the ones that I know I'll never read again. I just posted a bunch at Paperback Swap less than a week ago and already 2 books are out the door. That may not sound like a big deal, but these books have been sitting around for 2 years, so I'm happy. It's a start, right?chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-79065835592084368882007-04-25T09:52:00.000-04:002007-04-25T09:55:52.760-04:00I am just getting too many ideas from this site this morning.My oldest sister is going through chemo and wanted to do something to lift her spirits for Mother's Day. She will definitely get a kick out of this. Other mom's on my list may be getting the same package.Cupid PoopPut some of those cinnamon red hot heart shaped candies in a zip lock bag and give with this poem attached:-----------------chelseanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-51125522271038879442007-04-25T09:48:00.000-04:002007-04-25T09:50:08.001-04:00How can you not love something with this name? And my picky eaters just might eat this version.CREATIVE POVERTY LASAGNA Serves 8 1 pkg lasagna noodles 3 8 oz cans tomato sauce 3/4 can water 2 lbs ground beef 1 pkg spaghetti sauce 2 large pkgs mozarella 2 large pkgs cheddar Powdered parmesan cheese Brown hamburger. Add tomato sauce, water and seasonings - bring to boil, then remove from heat and chelseanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-69729323543833466572007-04-25T09:20:00.000-04:002007-04-25T09:31:53.316-04:00I'm still working on ways to live a much simpler life and I'm including money in this. I have made and used homemade baby wipes in the past. There's no reason why I don't use them now. The hardest part of making them is cutting the roll of paper towels in half because I really do need sharper knives. In the past I've just reused empty baby wipe containers, but you can use RubberMaid containers, chelseanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-21039964894113534162007-04-24T10:14:00.000-04:002007-04-24T10:19:49.852-04:00I am going to tackle my kids bedrooms. The boys room is overflowing with toys. So much so you can barely walk. My daughter's room has clothes and papers everywhere, except in her closet and desk. I figure while they are gone would be a perfect time to get this done. They will be surprised when they come home.I am also going to eliminate a lot of their clothes. I heard it said that we only wear 10chelseanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-64830209726315913262007-04-23T15:36:00.000-04:002007-04-23T15:41:10.673-04:00Of my 4 children I only named 1. I picked Bubba's name because I always thought it was a strong, male name. His middle name just naturally flowed with his first. Others obviously think the same because I know of a couple of others with the same name. It's a common name without being popular or trendy. Perfect. Since my husband and I are separated, the naming of this child falls on me and I'm lostchelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-32244722637204273522007-04-20T14:45:00.000-04:002007-04-23T14:09:39.896-04:00I've kept C/S Distro and Sweet Candy Disto in my links because I've ordered from both and received my zines right away. And they both included handwritten notes and little goodies like a tea bags and pins. I just received my first issue of CROQ zine in the mail yesterday and I loved it. I read through it quickly, but I can't wait to get home and do a more thorough reading.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-2174162848467672382007-04-20T14:43:00.000-04:002007-04-20T14:45:34.953-04:00I changed the template to this blog and dropped just about all of the links I had. They were a bunch of links that I rarely visited, so I'm looking for suggestions for some new links to post over yonder on the side. Any ideas?chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-49962618675418009392007-04-19T13:45:00.000-04:002007-04-19T13:53:48.633-04:00I have 3 boys ages 5, 2 and 1. These will definitely come in handy.Ice PacksMix 3/4 cup of water and 1/4 cup of rubbing alcohol in a zippered storage bag and close. Place inside of another bag and close. Freeze. It will turn into a slushy mix good for covering the many scrapes and boo-boo's little boys get.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-32863365740512416312007-04-19T10:14:00.000-04:002007-04-19T10:15:51.219-04:00Something happened to my comments. Doncha just hate when stuff like that happens?chelseanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-84206311713399846912007-04-18T08:59:00.000-04:002007-04-18T09:01:10.028-04:00I am pregnant with my 5th child. When people see me on the bus, walking, at the store wherever with my kids ages 10, 5, 2 and 1, most comment with, "You sure do have you hands full." I sure do, full of God's grace.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-38417024508417443052007-04-17T11:51:00.000-04:002007-04-17T11:52:14.251-04:00CATEGORY ACRES FOOD 5.4 MOBILITY 0.5 SHELTER 3.2 GOODS/SERVICES 3.5 TOTAL FOOTPRINT 13 IN COMPARISON, THE AVERAGE ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT IN YOUR COUNTRY IS 24 ACRES PER PERSON. WORLDWIDE, THERE EXIST 4.5 BIOLOGICALLY PRODUCTIVE ACRES PER PERSON.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-49476273361966165632007-04-17T11:41:00.000-04:002007-04-17T11:44:24.984-04:00VOLUNTARY SIMPLICITYThose are 2 very scary words for a pack rat, but I'm going to give it a try. Because of the way things are going in my life right now, this is the perfect time to give it a try. I will report how things are going as they go. Wish me luck.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-82289584525224577552007-04-10T13:27:00.000-04:002007-04-10T13:55:20.581-04:00I splurged and brought the latest issue of Family Circle yesterday and they have a list of 38 life skills every teenager should know. Maybe I'm just old fashioned, but I just don't understand anyone over the age of 5 not knowing how to do simple things like "use microwave", or "save up to buy a desired item", or "fold clothes". My 10 year daughter has mastered 16 of the 38 items on the list. Whenchelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-15298171218425195402007-04-09T14:29:00.000-04:002007-04-09T14:32:18.146-04:00I have tons of shampoo samples. Now I know what to do with them.Homemade Bubble Bath1/2 cup shampoo3/4 cup water1/4 tsp table saltPour shampoo and water into a bowl. Gently stir until blended. Add salt. Stir until mixture thickens.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-69542055659134220102007-04-09T13:27:00.000-04:002007-04-09T14:27:39.823-04:00Despite temperatures of 30 degrees below normal, it's that time of year. I call it the "Dreaded Foot Season". People wear flip-flops, sandles, or no shoes at all. I hate it because I hate feet. I know there are others like me. So for us poor souls that can't stand the sight of your soles, please at least make them presentable. You don't have to have a professional pedicure once a week (but if youchelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-90075265830301374282007-04-04T13:03:00.000-04:002007-04-09T14:27:58.142-04:00I got this from hereABC memeAprons- Y/N? No. I'm thinking I may try my hand at sewing one, but it would be just to say that I did it, not because I have any intention of wearing it.Baking- Favorite thing to bake? I don't do a lot of baking. If I do it's boxed cake or something. I don't have the time or a big enough kitchen to get into baking.Clothesline- Y/N? No. We had one growing up. I chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-24395272874503562202007-04-04T09:14:00.000-04:002007-04-09T14:29:02.377-04:00My oldest sister is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer and my middle sister has been cancer free for about 2 years now. How could I not participate in the Sister Study? If you have a sister who's been diagnosed with breast cancer you should participate too.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-70392992974192576722007-04-02T10:40:00.000-04:002007-04-02T10:41:37.490-04:00The folks over at 5 minutes for mom are giving away a new dyson. Go sign up now.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-42409953325022799502007-03-30T11:00:00.000-04:002007-04-09T14:28:42.984-04:00Fridays FeastAppetizerWhat are you proud of?When I see bratty 15 year old kids that can't even fix their own peanut butter and jelly sandwiches without destroying the kitchen, I am so proud of the mature, responsible little people I see my kids becoming even at such young ages.SoupWhat is the best thing you’ve ever won as a prize?I cannot think of anything significant I've ever won.SaladName chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-84920277743764771112007-03-27T14:44:00.001-04:002007-03-27T15:09:12.933-04:00I have been thinking about putting together a supply kit in case something happens. But when you live in an area where you really don't have to worry too much about a major catastrophe, it's easy to put it off, but it's so much easier to just do it. I have 4 small kids and having no car, this past winter would have been a lot easier if I had some basics on hand. The items have come in handy manychelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-74008700953518264732007-03-27T14:44:00.000-04:002007-03-27T15:08:16.260-04:00I have been thinking about putting together a supply kit in case something happens. But when you live in an area where you really don't have to worry too much about a major catastrophe, it's easy to put it off, but it's so much easier to just do it. I have 4 small kids and having no car, this past winter would have been a lot easier if I had some basics on hand. The items have come in handy manychelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1165609988286148672006-12-08T15:29:00.000-05:002006-12-08T15:33:08.296-05:00My sister's good friend is going to teach me how to sew. Yippee! I'm excited. I usually do all of my sewing by hand and I've been wanted to start using a machine. I've been sewing with alot of denim lately (purses, book covers, etc.) and wanted to make some Christmas gifts, but sewing them by hand is too time consuming, so I'm looking forward to it. An added bonus is my sister is going to babysitchelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1165516901499628962006-12-07T13:37:00.000-05:002006-12-07T13:41:41.506-05:00Baking Soda use #1964It's my fault for not folding the clothes right away but my daughter could have told me that the clothes she pulled out of the dryer were still damp, right? So they developed that lovely mildew-y smell. So I had to re-wash them with about a 1/2 cup of baking soda to get the smell out. This isn't the first time this has happened, using laundry soap alone does not rid the chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1164639255527900832006-11-27T09:50:00.000-05:002006-11-27T09:54:15.540-05:00Here's my To-Do List for December...____ Dec 1 Make a final list of anything you have to do in preparation for Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa or the Winter Solstice.___x_ Dec 2 Clear the clutter in your living room, being sure to discard old newspapers and magazines._x___ Dec 3 Buy a new 2007 calendar if you haven't done so already. Fill in all recurring events and known appointments.____ Dec 4 chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1163017320868949512006-11-08T15:21:00.000-05:002006-11-08T15:22:00.880-05:00I would love to do a swap of "stuff" with someone. Anyone interested?chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1163004740394054382006-11-08T11:52:00.000-05:002006-11-08T11:52:20.403-05:00I think I want to learn how to knit.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1162919605686108892006-11-07T11:58:00.000-05:002006-11-07T12:13:25.783-05:00I am trying my best to become more organized. I stumbled across this site that has checklists and everything. Maybe, just maybe I'll get my stuff together._____Nov 1 Clean out the trunk of your car. Discard any trash. Remove anything that doesn't belong. Contain anything that must stay in the trunk (emergency supplies, etc.) in heavy plastic bins. I don't have a car, so I am going to put chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1159554339468836572006-09-29T14:19:00.000-04:002006-09-29T14:25:39.490-04:00I hate to cook. So even though she's cheesy, I love Rachael Ray and others like her. It has to be fast and easy without too many ingredients. So if you can get past that overly bubbly and annoying personality you can get some good recipes. Here's a recipe that I found (not Rachael's) that I think even my daughter can make.Makeshift DoughnutsShape refrigerated biscuits into doughtnuts, fry in hot chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1159467241589337622006-09-28T14:09:00.000-04:002006-09-28T14:14:01.596-04:00Okay, I just haven't been able to find a planner that I'm happy with the I can afford. I have about 4-5 binders, but I can't stand to use the same one 2 years in a row and frankly I'm just tired of the ones I have. I confess, I'm a planner snob, too. So I've decided to make my own. I got a 5 subject notebook and am having fun decorating it with construction paper, cardstock, ribbons and whatever chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1153490665815700922006-07-21T09:49:00.000-04:002006-07-21T10:04:25.946-04:00I am a planner junkie. I once spent 2 hours in a Franklin Covey store just looking. It was an orgasmic experience. When Target came out with the lower priced FC's I was in heaven. I have about 6 different binders, plus several spiral-bound. I only use one calender (I change binders and formats every year), but the other binders hold other things. I am writing a zine, so I put all the info in one.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1153333327366209762006-07-19T13:44:00.000-04:002006-07-19T14:22:07.443-04:00I am the worst housekeeper in the world. I hate to clean. I will let it get messed to a point where I just can't take it anymore then go on a cleaning rampage. These rampages don't happen as often as they should. But I think I finally have a system that's doable. So far I've kept it up for about 2 weeks now, which may not sound like much, but normally I quit after 2 days.DAILY CHORESWash chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1147895601065825492006-05-17T15:48:00.000-04:002006-05-17T15:53:21.076-04:00My friend gave me a slow cooker. I have been wanting one of these for the longest. I've lost my mind at the library checking out recipe books. So much fun. Here's the next one I'm going to try.Egg and Cheese Bake3 cups toasted bread cubes1 1/2 cups shredded cheesefried, crumbled bacon, or ham chunks, optional6 eggs, beaten3 cups milk3/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepperCombine bread cubes, cheese and meat chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1140978920029837172006-02-26T13:35:00.000-05:002006-02-26T13:35:20.823-05:00You have new Picture Mail!I braid up that hair when i dont want to bother combing it every day.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1139594916671101612006-02-10T12:29:00.000-05:002006-02-10T13:10:59.940-05:00My daughter came home with a notice that another kid in her class has head lice. What. a.pain.in.my.tush. We have done the lice thing and because my daughter's hair is long and oh so thick it was near impossible to get rid of. This latest note they sent was by far the most informative so far. We will be doing this as a precaution:1. Check every member of the family. Lice are hardto spot, so chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1138711444855840622006-01-31T07:44:00.000-05:002006-02-07T13:23:38.003-05:00I do not usually take it hard when famous people die. I am taking the death of Coretta Scott King personally. She was one of my heros.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1137368826684296472006-01-15T18:47:00.000-05:002006-01-15T18:47:08.140-05:00A Picture Share!My girl turned 9 Thursday. My new love Black Cherry Vanilla Coke is in the background.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1136233728358466212006-01-02T15:28:00.000-05:002006-01-02T15:28:49.016-05:00A Picture Share!He weighed in at 8.5 and 19 inches long.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1135551418874819942005-12-25T17:56:00.000-05:002005-12-25T17:57:02.016-05:00A Picture Share!Now I get to start cleaning up the mess. We did have a nice day despite everything going on with my beloved. Maybe next year he can be included in our plans.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1133202953518415182005-11-28T13:35:00.000-05:002005-11-28T13:35:53.900-05:00A Picture Share!THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK***Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they are already asleep. H. Jackson Brown Jrchelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1132675716094026842005-11-22T11:08:00.000-05:002005-11-22T11:16:07.243-05:00A Picture Share!Alright, here's the picture of my boy with his hair cut. I almost cried when I first saw it even though he's still a cutie. And that is how you will find him most of the time, sucking those 2 middle fingers (literally since the day he was born) and holding his ear when no one else's ear is available for grabbing.My kids seem to get lighter and lighter as we go along. I fear this last one will be chelseanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1130518834251494102005-10-28T13:00:00.000-04:002005-10-28T13:00:34.476-04:00A Picture Share!NOTE: Image upload failed; please try again later.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1130451472223083522005-10-27T18:17:00.000-04:002005-10-27T18:17:52.606-04:00A Picture Share!NOTE: Image upload failed; please try again later.My sister cut my son's hair without telling me. It's not a good idea to change a kids appearance without oking it with the parent first. He looks like a different kid.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1126541078530412222005-09-12T12:02:00.000-04:002005-09-12T12:04:38.536-04:00I'm not ashamed to admit it. I missed Martha Stewart while she was locked up and I am eagerly anticipating her new show. I will not be answering the door or accepting any calls today beginning at 3pm, so don't even bother.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1125058938813858682005-08-26T08:22:00.000-04:002005-09-13T14:25:34.486-04:00A Picture Share!Being sillychelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1124293871585736782005-08-17T11:51:00.000-04:002005-08-17T11:51:11.913-04:00A Picture Share!chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1121186008472613402005-07-12T12:33:00.000-04:002005-07-12T12:33:29.230-04:00A Picture Share!My old deskchelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1118335493137838372005-06-09T12:44:00.000-04:002005-06-09T12:44:53.590-04:00A Picture Share!This is what I saw when my husband picked me up yesterday. chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1117718874991644972005-06-02T09:27:00.000-04:002005-06-02T09:27:55.416-04:00A Picture Share!Just a test.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1116856535986903732005-05-23T09:55:00.000-04:002005-05-23T09:55:36.246-04:00A Picture Share!My crazy rugratschelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1116436379562966442005-05-18T13:12:00.000-04:002005-05-18T13:13:00.626-04:00A Picture Share!His 1st b-day is next month. Let the planning beginchelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1115913237577424212005-05-12T11:53:00.000-04:002005-05-12T11:53:58.366-04:00A Picture Share!chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1114699768624545502005-04-28T10:46:00.000-04:002005-04-28T10:49:28.626-04:00If you haven't already, you must check out this site called Freecycle. I love it! You can post and get lots of cool stuff totally free. We needed a car seat for our second car for my son and I got one from here. I got rid of some books this way. It's awesome. They have them all over so mosey on over and see if they have a group near you.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1110575006979654212005-03-11T16:02:00.000-05:002005-03-11T16:03:26.980-05:00I'll be back, but for now you can catch me at http://ebonyblue.blogspot.comchelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1086290487490267172004-06-03T15:20:00.000-04:002004-06-03T15:21:27.490-04:00Any suggestions for quick, easy recipes? The fewer ingredients, the better.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1076095653288345962004-02-06T14:27:00.000-05:002004-02-06T14:29:16.326-05:00I've really been neglecting this blog, haven't I? Well I'm going to try to change all that. I want to surprise my husband with a home cooked meal when he gets back. It must be something easy and quick because I hate to cook--think Rachel Ray. Any suggestions?chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1064934731018012452003-09-30T11:11:00.000-04:002003-09-30T11:12:11.043-04:00Any homemade remedies for dry skin? Winter is a comin' and I'm always on the search to something new to try. chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1056088785947211802003-06-20T01:59:00.000-04:002003-06-20T01:59:45.746-04:00PASTA SALAD ANYONE?
I'm looking for a good pasta salad recipe. I want the kind you can get a the deli in grocery stores, but I can't find one anywhere. Can anyone help me?
I am still needing people to contribute (stories, poetry, essays, art, etc.) to my comp zine. I've decided to make the theme of this issue "friendship". Let me know if you're interested.chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1055608806234450822003-06-14T12:40:00.000-04:002003-06-14T12:40:06.280-04:00WEEKLY WRAP-UP
1. Do you like to have your picture taken? Why or why not?
I hate it. Absolutely hate it. I have been told that I take very good pictures, but we are our own toughest critic.
2. What is your earliest memory of having your picture taken?
Sitting on the stage with my kingergarten teacher at my graduation.
3. What is the best picture you've ever had taken (or took of yourself)? Whychelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1055526588379371832003-06-13T13:49:00.000-04:002003-06-13T13:49:48.363-04:00FRIDAY FIVE
1. What's one thing you've always wanted to do, but never have?
I want to travel overseas. Unfortunatley I've never gone off the North American continent.
2. When someone asks your opinion about a new haircut/outfit/etc, are you always honest?
I try to. It all depends on how close I am to the person. I don't gush all over them if it sucks, I will try to say something along the lineschelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1055458085024056132003-06-12T18:48:00.000-04:002003-06-12T18:48:05.086-04:00DID I GET ANY MAIL?
Ever since I was a kid, I have loved getting mail. At one point I had at least a dozen pen pals just to make sure I got mail almost daily. I subscribe to magazines, sign up for every free catalog I come across just to get mail. I wanted to feel important when I was younger, now I'm just addicted. It could be worse, I could be into drugs or alcohol, but no. I'm a wierdo. I getchelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1055282302352097752003-06-10T17:58:00.000-04:002003-06-12T18:40:03.203-04:00IDEAS, SUGGESTIONS? ANYONE? ANYONE?
I have a bunch of old Scrabble pieces. I don't want to throw them away. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do with them?chelseanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420785.post-1054760795733430102003-06-04T17:06:00.000-04:002003-06-12T18:39:45.950-04:00YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO
I'm looking for people to contribute to a new zine. Please email me for details. ebonyblue@mail.comchelseanoreply@blogger.com0