REVIEWS
REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY – Chicken Soup For The Soul: Devotional Stories For Tough Times
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Tough Times: 101 Daily Devotions to Inspire and Support You in Times of Need Paperback: 400 pages Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul; Original edition (October 4, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1935096745 ISBN-13: 978-1935096740 ABOUT CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: DEVOTIONAL STORIES FOR TOUGH TIMES 101 Daily [...]
REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY – Chicken Soup For The Soul: Inspiration For The Young At Heart
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for the Young at Heart: 101 Stories of Inspiration, Humor, and Wisdom about Life at a Certain Age Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul; Original edition (August 23, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1935096710 ISBN-13: 978-1935096719 ABOUT CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: INSPIRATION FOR THE YOUNG AT [...]
REVIEW – Roku 2 XS HD Streaming Player
ABOUT ROKU Meet Roku—the original, best-selling streaming player. With Roku, it’s a snap to enjoy the best movies and TV shows, live sports, music, games and more—all instantly on your TV, whenever you want it. No PC needed Roku connects easily to your TV and wireless (Wi-Fi) network at home. Be up and streaming in [...]
ME AND MINE
Photo A Day 2012 Day 26 – Instagram #JanuaryPhotoADay – Colour
I always spell it color. Anyway. I love the color of beads.
Wordless Wednesday – Please Talk To Me About These Shoes
I recently tried on a pair of Crocs for the fist time ever. I have huge feet, I had to go to a mens 10 in these. I felt like they made my feet look even bigger, more like a mens 17 or so. Seriously, to me it looked like I had Goofy feet. My [...]
Photo A Day 2012 Day 24 – Instagram #JanuaryPhotoADay – Guilty Pleasure
Today’s prompt was a “guilty pleasure”. One of mine is a milkshake made with this ice cream. So yummy! Do you have a guilty pleasure? (If you’re on Instagram let me know. I’m at ink361.com/valmg.)
NEW JERSEY
Hidden New Jersey Children’s Book Released
Explore the great state of New Jersey, from the capital of Trenton to the Crossroads, from the Pine Barrens to the Watchungs, from the Lower Delaware to the popular shore. New Jersey has it all—history, culture, nature, industry, and fun! Children and their families will love learning about the amazing past and present of America’s [...]
Enjoy The DiMenna Children’s History Museum at the N-YHS
On November 11, 2011 the New-York Historical Society reopened its doors after a three-year, $70 million dollar renovation. As a part of the renovated building, a new children’s history museum, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum (DCHM), was opened to engage younger audiences in the history of the US, through the eyes of New York City, [...]
8 Days & 22 Ways To Spend The Week Between Christmas & New Years Day In Philly
8 DAYS & 22 WAYS TO SPEND THE WEEK BETWEEN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S DAY IN PHILLY, DECEMBER 26-JANUARY 2 Families, Couples, Singles, Sports Fans & Culture Vultures Can Make Memories In Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, November 11, 2011 – From the day after Christmas until the day after the New Year, December 26, 2011 through January [...]
OBESITY AND HEALTH
A Big Announcement – My Lap Band Update Plus Before And After Pics
For those of you that don’t know, I had Lap Band surgery in April 2009. I was 374 pounds on the morning of surgery. I set goals along the way but all along my working goal was to get down to 200 pounds. My ultimate goal was to get down to 174 pounds. Some of [...]
16, 154 And 219 – 17 Month Lap Band Update
I went to the surgeon’s office for a fill today. My last fill was in June. No Doctor Hottie today but I’m fortunate in that they all have fabulous personalities. So the doctor checked the band and gave me a small fill. He then confirmed how much weight I’ve lost. Yes folks, it’s official. I’VE [...]
Goodbye Morbid Obesity!
I’ve just come from the land of hot. (Dr Hottie is what I call him.) I lost 18 pounds in the last six weeks, bringing me down to 244. I am no longer morbidly obese! I am so excited!
OTHER RECENT POSTS
REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY – Chicken Soup For The Soul: Find Your Happiness
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Find Your Happiness: 101 Inspirational Stories about Finding Your Purpose, Passion, and Joy Paperback: 400 pages Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul; Original edition (October 25, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 193509677X ISBN-13: 978-1935096771 ABOUT CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: FIND YOUR HAPPINESS 101 Stories about Finding Your Purpose, Passion, and [...]
Photo A Day 2012 Day 22 – Instagram #JanuaryPhotoADay – Your Shoes
Very old and very dirty but really comfy. I need to replace them badly but can’t find them in the stores.
Screen It Sunday
I’m frequently sent information on upcoming television, DVD/Blu-ray and movie news. I’ll be compiling and sharing the best and most interesting news with you here each week. The Must-Own Movie For The Entire Family Debuts on Blu-ray ™ Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand March 20, 2012 Debut Release Offers Fans the Full Movie Soundtrack with [...]
Photo A Day 2012 Day 21 – Instagram #JanuaryPhotoADay – Reflection
Yes, now I too have taken a picture of myself in a mirror, LOL.
Local Inflatable Playground Hosts Fundraiser to benefit the children from the Pajama Program of Middlesex County
The Pajama Program is a non profit organization that provides warm pajamas for underprivileged children throughout New Jersey. Trudy Adams, operating partner of the new Pump it Up in Piscataway has arranged a special day to help raise badly-needed funds for the Pajama Program so that underprivileged kids throughout New Jersey can have something warm [...]
Miscellaneous Mentionables
I frequently receive email from companies asking me to share news or discounts with my readers. Each week I’ll gather the best requests and share them with you here. Hasbro’s Annual Fun and Game Event Are you looking for great savings and amazing daily deals on some of your favorite Hasbro toys and games, then [...]
