tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806480673436803592024-03-05T17:32:30.335-05:00Us & Moore...our lives in a nutshell.Mrs. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816022048733555097noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280648067343680359.post-39178199583749210692011-07-04T09:17:00.001-04:002011-07-04T09:18:15.533-04:00Happy 4th!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I hope all of you have a wonderful, safe and happy 4th of July!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Fireworks in San Antonio, New Years eve 2008.</span>Mrs. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816022048733555097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280648067343680359.post-50732368296071730662011-06-19T15:27:00.000-04:002011-06-19T15:27:22.231-04:00Edible garden<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A few weeks ago I showed you the work we did in the <a href="http://usandmoore.blogspot.com/2011/05/fresh-coat-of-paint.html">front of the house</a> and promised to show you what we did out back. Without further ado, here is it!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here is my stockpile of supplies to get me started:</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here are the <span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">gorgeous</span> plants that we purchased the evening before at the local greenhouse:</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We picked out a variety of peppers, onions, and cucumbers. You can also see the sweet flowers we have <a href="http://usandmoore.blogspot.com/2011/05/fresh-coat-of-paint.html">out front</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Next up we have the incredible plant stand that found just for this occasion (we got a great deal on it: free!!):</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And here is that same stand all dressed up:</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A close up on the top:</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And now for a closer look at the bottom layers:</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here are some pots lined up along the side of the house. They house my Grammy's special strawberries, 2 kinds of lettuce, and even more peppers:</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We also have a few other pots scattered around the deck with the rest of our goodies. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I guess Mr. Moore deserves some credit for his work that day. He spruced up our <a href="http://usandmoore.blogspot.com/2010/08/to-do-list-check-in.html">patio</a>, weeded, re-mulched and made a much needed trip to Home Depot.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I can't wait to be able to feast on all of our hard work!</span>Mrs. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816022048733555097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280648067343680359.post-59274332629640529802011-06-08T17:27:00.001-04:002011-06-08T17:28:11.037-04:00A girl can dream...<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">On beautiful days like these, I wish I had one of these:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And I totally would wear a helmet like this one with it:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Does the warm weather rekindle any of your dreams??</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2. The nice weather has only been around during the week and the weekends have been rainy or generally yucky.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">3. We have been wrapped up with the festivities for Mr. Moore’s sister's nuptials. (Congrats to the happy couple!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">But this weekend we were finally able to start to enjoy the lovely weather and begin on a few projects that have been literally piling up (in the garage).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">An easy one on the list was to spruce up a plant stand that I found at one of my favorite second hand stores for $4. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Can’t wait to share what we did in the back of the house!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Do you like free money? <em>I know I do.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could get free money for shopping online? <em>Yes, please!</em></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I realize this is starting to sound like a questional infomercial.</span></em></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">But in all seriousness, have you heard of </span><a href="http://www.ebates.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ebates</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">? It’s a website that when you plan to do online shopping, all you need to do is start your shopping there after creating an account. Find your store of choice by doing a simple search. The percentage of money that you will receive back is listed. (Sometimes there are specials where stores will offer more money back for a short period of time.) When you click the link to your store of choice, a tracking number is created and all you need to do is complete your shopping as usual. Every three months, your money will be ready for you. A check will arrive in your mailbox or it can be directly deposited into your bank account.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I know, I know. I was skeptical too. But I decided to give it a shot. So a few months ago, I signed up for an account and started my online shopping there. After a few weeks, I actually got a check in the mail from Ebates! I was shocked. Even more shocking, the bank took the check and deposited the money in my account!! It really worked. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Since then I have received a few more checks from Ebates and good news… the bank consistently deposits the check into my account. Thank you Ebates for my free money!</span>Mrs. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816022048733555097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280648067343680359.post-4077628261730287182011-04-06T19:06:00.003-04:002011-04-17T18:08:25.455-04:00Items I am currently loving:<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ok, it is really only one item…but I really love it:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1. Rimmel Fix & Perfect Foundation Primer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">At least some signs of hope are popping up:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">But if spring never gets here, we can always look forward to <a href="http://gmail.com/motion">Gmail Motion</a>...</span>Mrs. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816022048733555097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280648067343680359.post-7394610981947783432011-03-29T19:32:00.001-04:002011-03-29T19:33:56.023-04:00Question of the day…<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And we were given these instructions:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Go to: <a href="http://www.komenphiladelphia.org/Video">www.KomenPhiladelphia.org/Video</a> and watch the video.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If the video reaches 5 million views then UnitedHealthCare of PA will donate $50,000 to Susan G. Komen for the cure. If the tally then gets to 8 million views, then they will donate another $50,000.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So take 4 minutes and 2 seconds out of your day to watch the video and help out your mother, sister, aunt, best friend…or even yourself who may one day have to battle breast cancer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Every little bit does help. So if you have an urge to jump on a bandwagon, hop on this one!</span>Mrs. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816022048733555097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280648067343680359.post-87922382276203769192011-03-16T18:43:00.001-04:002011-04-17T18:08:52.305-04:00The Situation, part 2<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After much more searching both online and in stores, I still have not been able to find a quality bag that not only fits my long <a href="http://usandmoore.blogspot.com/2011/02/we-have-situation-here.html">wish list</a>, but one that also makes my heart sing. I have begun to think that maybe rather than finding my “forever” bag, I can find a “just right now, until I do find my forever bag” bag.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So that took me down another path that ultimately ended with two options being ordered from Target. With free shipping and free in store returns, this was a no loss exploration. Here is what happened upon my door stop one lovely afternoon:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Option 1 is much closer to my color wish. However, it is a little darker than I had wanted. It is more brown, than it is tan. So it wouldn’t go as well with my ensemble on days that I wear black...although I am trying to get away from wearing so much black…but that’s another story for another day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Option 2 is nowhere near my color wish. But it does go with everything. But is it too…juvenile? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have since returned #1. The color just would not work with me and my tendency to wear black. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Since the weather was beautiful, after the show we poked around center city. We drank tea (duh) at the T Bar, stopped in at Lush and Anthropologie, and had fish and chips for lunch. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Thanks for the lovely Saturday (and for all of the yummy food you cooked for me) momma!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2. The vacuum (shark and dust buster alike)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">6. The vet's office (I can understand this one)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">8. His own bark (if you would even want to call it a ‘bark’)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I guess the next time I am looking to increase security around these parts, I will need to call somone else…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Any ways, I have been on the hunt for a new work bag for a while now. My current one, while I LOVE it, it has seen better days. I have been looking for a quality bag made of real leather that can last me for years to come. One that will only look better with age. One with many pockets for my OCD organization habits. One that has handles that aren’t too long, but aren’t too short. One that is classic in shape, but isn’t old ladyish.. One in that perfect shade of tan that matches everything. One with exterior pockets to quickly stash things….</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So, as you can see, my list is pretty long. And unfortunately, I have not been able to find one that meets a majority of my requests, as well as be within my budget. While I realize that a real leather bag is pricier than their pleather counter parts, I still need to keep it within reason. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I recently ordered the Fossil Blackburn Tote from <a href="http://zappos.com/">Zappos.com</a>:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The color is great (perfect tan), the shape is great (classic), and the exterior is great (leather). The first issue I noticed before ordering was that it did not have big enough exterior pockets to stash my keys or cell phone. But, since I had been searching for quite a while, I decided to take a chance. Plus Zappos has free shipping and returns. So there really was no risk in trying it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">However, once it arrived to my home, I could tell right away that it would just be too small for my needs. But for those of you who might be looking for a larger purse, it would be perfect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Any suggestions on where I could find a contender?</span>Mrs. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816022048733555097noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280648067343680359.post-51905728433815356652011-02-10T14:15:00.008-05:002011-04-17T18:10:05.473-04:00Items I am currently loving:<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1. Loreal Ever Pure Volume shampoo and conditioner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This also is a recent addition to the lineup. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been very consistent for the last decade (literally!) with what lip product I use. My go to is Bonne Bell Lip Smacker in Pink Lemonade. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE5azXEtVozWySmmJSkqPL-rtoHREAYQPNibmRuZ3bKPJI4wVfawFMDdxIs4kTxDcu9JQtaa79XdXQouZ9slxzt5UFnlLGQl3SqR7ZiwgEMeOXTXiMSTodmic9_ieNAcqmpqJpJeiClCqv/s1600/bonne.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE5azXEtVozWySmmJSkqPL-rtoHREAYQPNibmRuZ3bKPJI4wVfawFMDdxIs4kTxDcu9JQtaa79XdXQouZ9slxzt5UFnlLGQl3SqR7ZiwgEMeOXTXiMSTodmic9_ieNAcqmpqJpJeiClCqv/s1600/bonne.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via </span><a href="http://www.colorandflavorshop.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Bonne Bell</span></a></span></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Yes, you read that correctly. No, I am not still in the 5th grade. I realize most people think of tweens when Bonne Bell comes to mind, but I love the stuff. And until the last few months, I thought that was all that I needed. But then I decided that my lips needed more color, especially with all the drab winter weather central PA has been seeing lately. So I did a little research and tried many products from local drugstores. I probably tried 10 different lip glosses and lip sticks. But no matter the brand, formula, or color, I kept running back to good ol’ Bonne. Then one day the light bulb in my head turned on. Lipstain! This way I can have my cake and eat it too….aka, have color on my lips and still hang with my BFF Bonne!</span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I think I have finally chosen Sassy Mauve (420) as my color. Don’t let the online reviews fool you. It seems that people are trying to use this stain are more of a gloss (which it is not), so it is not getting high ratings. But I am in love. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Best of all, a lot of drugstores will let you return beauty products that you have tried and are not satisfied with. And that makes it a lot less painful and frightening when trying to pick out a new product or color. Just be sure to read the return policy before hand and hold on to your receipt! </span><br />
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</div>Mrs. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816022048733555097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280648067343680359.post-31685259762802761202011-02-06T15:20:00.000-05:002011-02-06T15:20:08.530-05:00For the peace of my household today...<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">...I feel that I must say (on Mr. Moore's behalf)....</span><br />
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</div>Mrs. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816022048733555097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280648067343680359.post-26975008767763912472011-01-30T16:46:00.001-05:002011-01-30T16:47:06.260-05:00I’ve been holding out on you…<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So remember back in May when I originally mentioned the</span><a href="http://usandmoore.blogspot.com/2010/05/summer-to-do-list.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> to-do list</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> that included painting and installing crown molding? Well, the painting in the living room and the second floor hallway has been done since the beginning of September and the crown molding in these areas has been installed for weeks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">All of the hard work took these areas from this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">and look how great the end caps look by the stairs!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Granted there are still some areas that need touched up, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">but we are on our way! And when the weather warms back up, the kitchen will get a second coat and the half bath will be painted. Then it will be time for more crown molding and the second floor will be done! Woo hoo!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Special thanks to Mr. Moore’s future brother-in-law who not only loaned us his miter saw to cut the molding, but also stuck around to help us install it!!</span>Mrs. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816022048733555097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280648067343680359.post-49116022090306432322011-01-19T19:51:00.000-05:002011-01-19T19:51:39.797-05:002011<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I realize we are the better part of the way through January, but I thought that I would share what I am working toward this year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Some people may call these resolutions, but I prefer to think of them as mindsets and goals:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A few weeks in and I am doing pretty well. Sure, I have my bad moments/days. But all in all I am feeling much more upbeat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2. Finish grad school.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My new semester just started this week and I am registered for my summer classes (two if them). So after these three classes, I only have one left to register for (hopefully it will be offered this fall!) and then I will be Mrs. Moore, MS!!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">3. Mix it up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This is in terms of almost anything…try new things, challenge myself, wear the clothes that are lost in the back of my closet, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I realize this is not very specific, but this is where I hope 2011 is going. And maybe by putting it out there, I will hold myself more accountable. </span>Mrs. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816022048733555097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280648067343680359.post-66399402299177588882010-12-26T13:41:00.000-05:002010-12-26T13:41:19.487-05:00Happy Holidays<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and that you have a Happy New Year!</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The holidays are always crazy, but on top of it, my class for the semester was finishing up. And let me just say that I am glad that one is over! Best of all, this time next year I hopefully will be graduating. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Of course that all depends on the classes I need being offered when I need to take them. Fingers crossed! Plus work has just been super busy. I am very much looking forward to the holidays and some time off. Lots of time with family and friends and good food. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">On top of all that, Mr. Moore and I will be celebrating our 2 year anniversary before the end of the year. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hope you have had a safe and happy holiday with family and friends!</span></div>Mrs. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816022048733555097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280648067343680359.post-4480802363330216362010-11-21T17:24:00.000-05:002010-11-21T17:24:18.407-05:0033 days until Christmas...<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Last Sunday Mr. Moore and I began to prepare for the holiday season by <a href="http://usandmoore.blogspot.com/2010/11/make-hay-while-sun-shines.html">hanging our outdoor lights</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This weekend I continued the holiday preparation trend by almost finishing my Christmas shopping and by beginning to wrap presents. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am very much looking forward to offically beginning the holiday season and gathering with Mr. Moore’s family for Thanksgiving later this week. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As soon as Thanksgiving is over, Mr. Moore and I will finish decorating our home for the holday season. Then we will</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> wrap up with holiday festivities at my parent’s home, including seeing A Christmas Story performed at the local theater. </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Super duper fun way to get into the holiday spirit!!</span></div>Mrs. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816022048733555097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280648067343680359.post-73210605639376818792010-11-14T17:37:00.000-05:002010-11-14T17:37:07.011-05:00Make hay while the sun shines…<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">…or hang your holiday lights while the daytime temperature is still reaching the 60’s:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Just be sure to ignore the odd looks from the neighbors. After all, you will have the last laugh while they are hanging their decorations in the freezing cold.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And p.s. don’t worry, we won’t be lighting them again until after Thanksgiving. (We aren’t <em>that</em> crazy!)</span>Mrs. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816022048733555097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280648067343680359.post-44743243753211029232010-10-31T15:54:00.000-04:002010-10-31T15:54:41.898-04:00Happy...<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Halloween!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1. <a href="http://www.newdressaday.com/">New Dress a Day</a>: This creative chickie is creating a new dress (or top) every day for this year….and only spending $365 for the entire year! As of right now, she is on day 335 and I must say she has made quite a few great pieces. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2. <a href="http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/">A Year of Slow Cooking</a>: This momma is cooking up meals everyday in her crockpot and has been going at it since 2008. Guess that just goes to show that one year does not have to be the limit. She is even cooking gluten free to accommodate her daughter (*hint*hint* good recipe source). There are a variety of recipes that she has worked through and many look might tasty! I will be stopping back here for inspiration.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/carrieminns/sets/72157622999828181/">2010 at a Glance</a>: This young lady is taking a photo each day for the whole year….mostly of nature and food (yum!). I could get in to that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Those a just a few examples of what many people have been doing over the past (few) year(s). A quick online search will bring up many other projects that bloggers and the like have been creating. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It leaves me to think about starting my own one-a-day project. Now I just need to come up with a concept…</span>Mrs. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816022048733555097noreply@blogger.com0