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One day I’ll have a shop of my own

I believe that most people dream of running their own business and not having to work for someone else who is profiting from your own hard labors. Hubby and I have been tossing around the idea for years, but there sure seems to be a lot involved that we would need to learn.

If we were to establish our own business it would be in retail, it would be unique of course, because our interests are pretty unique.  He is interested in antiques & collectibles while I am into vintage clothing and accessories, the two are different but would could go hand in hand if done correctly.

Of course getting the funds to open and operate the business would be one major challenge.  We have been through the process of securing a loan for the purchase of our home so we do have some idea of the procedures, although I’m sure a business loan is a bit more elaborate.

We both have immediate family members that have run businesses, some still do, I’m sure we could gain valuable insight from them that would benefit us in our endeavor.

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The Last of The Tooth Fairy

Our last trip to the dentist proved to be another cavity free visit for our youngest, plus we were informed that he only had one more baby tooth left to lose and that this last baby tooth was very loose and ready to pop out at anytime.

Well it did pop out the other night and for the very last time the tooth fairy I made my way into his cluttered bedroom and gently removed this very special tooth and then replaced it with a nice shiny gold 1$ coin.  You know the 1$ gold coin that was recently issued with the President’s images on them.  The first coin to have ever been released by our U.S. mint without the saying of “In God we Trust” inscribed on it. (Boy that really gets my dander up, but that’s another blog entry in the making I can see it now!)

Oh well, just another day of my baby losing precious pieces of his childhood and I am left helpless to do anything about it, but to sit back and treasure the moments. And to keep my camera handy at all times.

tooth fairy

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All Is Well With Big Sis In Tennessee!

Just heard from my sister in Tennessee, all is well with everyone down there after the tornadoes and all.  She had a few scary stories to tell, but they are all O.K.  Hubby is in the other room watching a movie The Day after Tomorrow which is about global warming and severe weather problems – what timing for that movie to be on, ha ha!

Here in Richmond it has been warmer than usual and rainy but it is supposed to stop in time for the weekend. Oh well nothing good lasts forever.

Lil Penquin

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Our teen-agers wants a new car

Our newly licensed teen-ager has her mind made up that she deserves to Buy a Car!  Not just any car but a brand new one, boy do we need to do some more education with this one and the value of a dollar.

Now it seems to me that a new driver has no need for a brand spanking new vehicle that can cost you and arm and a leg to purchase and put on the road.  She doesn’t understand that most new drivers, especially young teen ones, end up in an accident or two or three before they really know what they are doing.  So a nice used one is the way to go until she is in at least her 20’s.

I heard that when you buy a new vehicle the value decreases between $1000 to $2000 as soon as you drive it off the lot.  It seems that it isn’t that uncommon for a driver to get hit leaving the sale lot, bamm, there goes a grand or two right off the bat.  Bummer!

crazy teens

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Info on Chicken Soup

Since Hubby is ill and I am going to make him some chicken soup I thought I would search the web about the benefits of Chicken Soup when sick.  Here is what it stated:

“And if you were wondering about just how effective my secret weapon is against the cold and flu season, it’s not so secret. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), found that 87 percent of doctors agree that it is important for people to increase fluid intake when they have a cold. Two out of three of these doctors agree that eating soup is an effective way to improve hydration when experiencing cold symptoms. Chicken broth especially sparked scientific interest in 2000, when a study, published in the medical journal CHEST, indicated that chicken broth had potential anti-inflammatory effects in laboratory studies that potentially could ease the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections.”

Pretty cool info, gotta love the World Wide Web!

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Reading Should Help Me Relax

For the most part I have enjoyed reading, but since getting married and starting a family there doesn’t leave much time to sit down and read a good book other than the monthly Reader’s Digest that mainly stays in our bathroom.  A short story here and there, a laugh or two, and keeping up with the newest controversies from all over is about all the recreational reading that I get now a days.

I keep hearing from other busy Moms about the Book Clubs that they belong to and how much they enjoy reading books, it is one way that they can relax and help ease the stresses of their busy scheduled days.

Since the kids are getting a bit older and can entertain themselves a bit more easily (I guess so with TVs, DVDs, CD’s, PC’s, Playstations, Nintendo’s, X-Boxes, cell phones, etc.) I have decided that I will start taking some time and start reading some of the many books that we have sitting on our dusty bookshelves.  Of course this reading will take place after my blogging has been finished because I truley enjoy this as well.

So, off to the bookcases I go, I hope the dust bunnies won’t get too upset with me for invading their “Personal Space”.

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Colds

Wasn’t feeling well last night, thinking I just needed a good night sleep and would wake up feeling like myself again, but that is what I get for thinking!

Sent hubby to the store to pick up some cold medicine and something quick and easy for him to make supper for the kids if I’m not up to cooking this evening.  Some chicken soup would be perfect. What a guy, he was going to do a side plumbing job for some friends this week-end, but promised me that he would call and see if he can do it next week-end, so that he can stay close to home to give me a chance to focus on feeling better.  I need to get myself back on my feet before the work week starts, have a busy schedule planned and being sick is NOT on the schedule.

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The Tiller

Hubby is taking his time getting the tiller ready for this year’s planting season and I’m getting anxious to get the ball rolling and the garden planted. If I knew how to do all that was necessary to get the darned thing ready I’d be more than glad to take care of it, but alas I’ve been kept in the dark when it comes to most of the “lawn care” equipment around here and the more I nag the more stubborn he becomes, sigh…..

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Mouse Traps

Just the thought of a mouse trap creeps me out, but it appears that we are in need of a few of them around the house right now. I’m finding mouse droppings in a few areas and we have to nip this issue in the bud before they really take over and make my life miserable. But I can tell you right now that it won’t be me that checks the traps and I won’t be disposing of any dead mice, I don’t have the heart or the stomach.

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Sheetz Card

If you have a Sheetz gas and convenience center around where you live and haven’t gotten your Sheetz card I would like to encourage you to go ahead and sign up for one. You save 3 cents a gallon when you use your card as well as discounts and freebies galore. With the price of everything continuing to go up and up you have to take advantage of savings when you can.