Facebook Anonymous Confession

My name is Jen and I'm a Facebook User. I must confess that my facebook hiatus was short-lived. I went and checked it today only to be reminded why I hate the darn thing in the first place. Grrr. What happened to the days when people actually talked face-to-face with other people? Why can't we have real conversations rather than convos and ims? I want nothing more than to delete the blasted thing and forget all about it and it's drama but, apparently, that's the only way certain people will communicate with me. Gotta love it. It used to be "If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all." It is now "If you don't have anything nice to say, post it on Facebook for the world to see."

Never Forget

9/11 is to today's generation what JFK's assassination was in 1963. We all ask "Where were you when the towers fell?". I was sitting on the couch in my father's living room, hugging my one year old son with my eyes glued to the television and tears streaming down my cheeks. I could look out the window and see the smoke from where we lived in New Jersey.
While my heart still aches for what happened that beautiful day in September I must remember to live. Every day we must live. For those who were taken from us. For those who have given their lives for us. For those left behind to pick up the pieces. We must live every day to the fullest. We are not guranteed anything in this life. There is no way of knowing how many tomorrows we each will be given. So we must live each day, seize every opportunity, throw off the shackles of fear and LIVE!

How Time Flies

Who would have thought my little man would grow into this big kid already? Sheesh! 6th grade. Is he really in 6th grade? I still can't come to terms with the fact that I will be the mother of a middle schooler next year. Eegads...

Facebook Users Anonymous - first meeting

Hello. My name is Jen and I'm a Facebook User. I have been Facebook free for five minutes.

I mentioned the dangers of Pinterest, did I not?

http://pinterest.com/mrscplus3/party-ideas/

Should anyone care to take a gander at my newest board the link is above. I'm planning on doing an Alice In Wonderland themed party for my two youngest. Ideas abound in the land of Pinterest!

Why I didn't think of this before is beyond me.

I'm not sure why I didn't think of crocheting bracelets before this past weekend. I blame my newfound knowledge of crocheted jewelry on Pinterest. Dangerous, dangerous place. http://pinterest.com/ Check it out if you dare... Anywhoooo, take a look and see what you think of my most recent crochet creations.

Crockpot Creations

When it's 102 degrees outside the crockpot is my best friend. Tonight it will be italian chicken and potatoes with peach berry cobbler for dessert. I don't know who invented the crockpot but I love 'em so much I could kiss them!

Thrifty Thursday

This dress has got to be one of my best thrifty finds EVER! My step-daughter is a senior this year and has known what kind of dress she's wanted to wear to her senior prom for months. She told me she wanted it to be white or off-white (check), strapless (check), mermaid shaped (check) and maybe have a little train at the back (check). Pretty sure I squeeked out loud in the local Goodwill when I saw this gem hanging there calling to me from across the store. Pretty sure it meets every criteria she gave me and then some! Guess how much this little lovely cost me... did you guess? Did you? Did you?TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know! Awesome, right? I cannot wait to get this thing on her! She is so tan and the cream color is going to look fabulous on her. Too bad we have to wait months and months till I can post prom pics. If you can be patient they'll be here in May. Promise!