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I can’t believe tomorrow night will be Christmas Eve. The weeks always fly by between November and December, but this year Christmas seemed to come particularly fast. I spent this evening picking up a few last minute gifts and spent another hour or so wrapping them. I feel pretty good about my Christmas purchases this … Read more
My husband has been begging me to make chicken curry for ages. I’ve tried once or twice before and failed miserably. The first time the flavor was too pungent. The second time the flavor was too bland. Tonight I tried a thirty minute recipe that was just perfect. Here’s the recipe: 1 tablespoon olive oil … Read more
My primary job has been quite stressful these past few months. My development team is rapidly shrinking and my teammates and I are required to perform much more work with much fewer hands. When layoff rumors began circulating this fall I decided to pick up a temporary second job. As time goes on I am … Read more
Every year I find it nearly impossible to go Christmas shopping without purchasing at least one or two items for myself. I always find unbeatable sales on a whole host of items I want but don’t need. Throughout the rest of the year I can suppress the urge to buy, but during the holiday season … Read more
After years of preparing the same food over and over for dinner, I finally decided to venture out into new territory. Each week I’ve chosen two or three new recipes to make and so far I have not been disappointed. I think my meals have dramatically improved in these last few months. I seem to … Read more
Ebates is holding one more Cyber Monday sale with double cash back from now until midnight. This the third Ebates double cash back sale this holiday season. If you haven’t signed up for Ebates yet, sign up now and get an extra $10 in cash back savings when you use this link and make a … Read more
I spent two hours in the doctor’s office today. I waited for an hour before I finally got up and asked if the doctor was running behind schedule. Of course, my doctor was running behind schedule. I usually wait at least 45 minutes to an hour to be taken back into the examination room. Then … Read more
This year I’m approaching gift giving for my niece and nephew a little bit differently than in years past. Every Christmas they each get a ton of gifts from their parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents. They race to unwrap each gift and hardly give any one gift a glance before ripping into the next one. … Read more
Ever since we moved into our house I’ve wanted to put stockings above the fireplace. I tried doing this the very first year we moved in, but one of our lovely cats, (I’m still not sure which one), jumped up and ripped the stocking right off the mantel. Honestly, he’s lucky the metal stocking holder … Read more
Tonight I stared at a blank piece of paper for quite some time before I could think of something to write in my Christmas wish list. I feel very fortunate and blessed in my life and as that sense of fulfillment grows my desire for new stuff dissipates. Unfortunately, I know I cannot convince my … Read more