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P.S. It’s Great

I’ve been keeping a low profile this weekend, mainly because of my new grandson and also because my nerves have had enough. I decided to go rent a movie and that alone made me want to invest in some diet pills because, quite frankly, I’m just way too fat. My sister and I were having [...]

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Baseball’s Back in Ohio

Baseball season is in full effect in Ohio. In my part of the Buckeye State that means it’s Tribe time- all the time. That’s fine if you like the Cleveland Indians. I, though, do not. I don’t particularly like baseball anyway, but the Indians make me cringe.
My husband wants to buy a huge console equipped [...]

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My Little Mermaid

Last weekend we received a book from personalized books for Mags. It’s called “Little Mermaid” and has her name and other details integrated into the story.
The book is hardback with a lovely picture of a mermaid underwater. Though it’s called “Little Mermaid” the story isn’t like the Disney story at all. This story has [...]

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Haggling Makes a Comeback

Thanks to the rising Internet buying culture and a slumping economy, many stores are allowing their salespeople to haggle with shoppers. Goods are a lot cheaper online (a lot of times) and letting the salespeople know how much cheaper can get you a better price in-store.
According to the article, the haggling policies aren’t [...]

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Older College Students

There’s a lot of talk lately about 18 month degree programs and getting a quick education to be able to market yourself better. I see the commercials all the time while watching my soaps. Sites like http://www.gibbseducation.com/ seem to be multiplying like crazy.
But would this be the best choice for your own education?
I think [...]

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Quaker Steak and Lube

Yesterday we went out for a day of shopping. We were actually just getting some groceries and a couple of pieces of home gym equipment. We stopped for lunch at Quaker Steak and Lube. I’d never been there before and was anxious to try it.
There aren’t many of them outside of Ohio and Pennsylvania, so [...]

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My Own Island Paradise

HGTV is having a Dreamhome contest. Have you entered? You could win a home worth over $2 million. It’s located in the Florida Keys and is heavenly. I’m hoping to win so I can go on a month long vacation and then sell the joint.
It comes fully equipped with all the important things- big [...]

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