So Adam and I tried Fresh and Easy today. We keep hearing how everyone loves it. I've been reluctant, because honestly I loved Henry's and have been pouting since they left the market. And Sprouts, I'm sorry, is just gross.
But we decided we should check it out. First, I had no idea where the closest location is. I have to say we were pretty excited. The food looked fresh, and there were lots of easy meal options for those weeknights where we have Mac, and homework and doggies to walk, etc., etc. They also had great prices on things we buy all the time. For example, we've fallen in love with Kerrygold Irish Dubliner Cheese. (Seriously: yum.) We've been rationing it, because we've been paying about $10 at Safeway for it. As you can see from the link that it's being sold on that site for just over $5. Well, at Fresh and Easy, it's under $3. (By the way, their cheese selection overall is pretty good.)
So we picked up a few items (like their peanut butter cookies), and are looking forward to going there for our primary grocery trips.
But I have to admit, I still wish Henry's was back.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Contentment
It's not every day you get to sit back, and truly feel content in life. At least, not that I've found. But lately, I've been getting this really great feeling. One of genuine family, and home. It's not something I've felt in my adult life, that I can think of. I guess I'm just really feeling blessed.
I have been working the past few hours on updating my website, which is for my kennel, Red Rose Kennels. (The address, in care you're curious, is redrosekennel.net.) I haven't really kept it up to date, so I spent some time doing that, and putting up some information about Molly. Adam and I were talking last night, and we're thinking of continuing the kennel, after all.
He's sitting across the room from me in my favorite chair. Ok, it may be our favorite chair... And he just... he just is so amazing. He's moved so far to be with us, and has repaired a fracture I didn't realize coursed through my life. We're a family. Somehow this is more alive than I remember being in years. I feel more grounded and content.
I am blessed by so many wonderful people in my life. Makenna, my mom and dad, Ryan, Nikki... all my friends and some truly awesome colleagues. These people have shown me show much.
So, on this encroaching evening, with the quiet noises of a household around me, I'll be thankful.
I have been working the past few hours on updating my website, which is for my kennel, Red Rose Kennels. (The address, in care you're curious, is redrosekennel.net.) I haven't really kept it up to date, so I spent some time doing that, and putting up some information about Molly. Adam and I were talking last night, and we're thinking of continuing the kennel, after all.
He's sitting across the room from me in my favorite chair. Ok, it may be our favorite chair... And he just... he just is so amazing. He's moved so far to be with us, and has repaired a fracture I didn't realize coursed through my life. We're a family. Somehow this is more alive than I remember being in years. I feel more grounded and content.
I am blessed by so many wonderful people in my life. Makenna, my mom and dad, Ryan, Nikki... all my friends and some truly awesome colleagues. These people have shown me show much.
So, on this encroaching evening, with the quiet noises of a household around me, I'll be thankful.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
My Review of Candy Land
Originally submitted at Toys R Us
Every child's first game, Candy Land is a colorful way for a preschooler to experience the joy of game play. The game teaches color recognition and matching while reinforcing the lesson of taking turns and being a gracious winner or loser. You will love to see the smile on a young person's ...
Family Favorite
By Shawnieh from Phoenix, AZ on 10/23/2009
Pros: Fun, Educational, Easy To Play, Entertaining
Best Uses: Children
Describe Yourself: Parent
My daughter and I play this game a great deal, and she loves it. In addition to matching, it helped her hone fine tactical skills. I'd recommend to anyone.
(legalese)
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Wedding Date
It really should all just boil down to shoes, I think...
But let me step back and explain. You see, my wonderful (handsome!) fiance and I are trying to land on the perfect date for our wedding. We're bouncing off the walls excited, and we want to get married in the Fall.
I love Fall. I love the colors (both in the changing leaves but also Fall fashion), the weather, you name it. I look forward to it every year and get more spring in my step when it arrives. We're planning on getting married on my parent's property, which is skillfully landscaped to provide optimal color year-round, and let me tell you it's gorgeous in the Fall (and other seasons, too).
We've talked about it, envisioned it, dreamed about it. And, to tell you the truth, stayed in solid denial that we'd probably not be able to make it work. So, as we start planning and my mind has filled with visions of autumn colors and themes, I'm having a hard time picturing anything else.
And then I saw the shoes. Ok, it's possible I like shoes a tad much. But I saw the most beautiful deep plum suede peep-toe heels (and a fantastic price). *sigh* And I wonder, can't the shoes dictate the timing? Can't we throw away our values and get married when these wonderful shoes can make an honored appearance?
Ok, no. Two of our top critical items are to make sure our family and our friends can attend. So... Fall just doesn't work that well. And, really, it doesn't matter when (and, alas, what shoes one wears). We're starting a family together and celebrating with the people that matter most. And that feels good.
But let me step back and explain. You see, my wonderful (handsome!) fiance and I are trying to land on the perfect date for our wedding. We're bouncing off the walls excited, and we want to get married in the Fall.
I love Fall. I love the colors (both in the changing leaves but also Fall fashion), the weather, you name it. I look forward to it every year and get more spring in my step when it arrives. We're planning on getting married on my parent's property, which is skillfully landscaped to provide optimal color year-round, and let me tell you it's gorgeous in the Fall (and other seasons, too).
We've talked about it, envisioned it, dreamed about it. And, to tell you the truth, stayed in solid denial that we'd probably not be able to make it work. So, as we start planning and my mind has filled with visions of autumn colors and themes, I'm having a hard time picturing anything else.
And then I saw the shoes. Ok, it's possible I like shoes a tad much. But I saw the most beautiful deep plum suede peep-toe heels (and a fantastic price). *sigh* And I wonder, can't the shoes dictate the timing? Can't we throw away our values and get married when these wonderful shoes can make an honored appearance?
Ok, no. Two of our top critical items are to make sure our family and our friends can attend. So... Fall just doesn't work that well. And, really, it doesn't matter when (and, alas, what shoes one wears). We're starting a family together and celebrating with the people that matter most. And that feels good.
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