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Crap My Kid Eats

2012-02-10T17:08:00.000-05:00

My kid went off to College and her eating habits got weirder. She's always eaten a little strangely, like Caesar dressing on her hot dogs, and french dressing on mashed potatoes, but this goes beyond that!

This "Dessert Sandwich" contains peanut butter, chocolate syrup, apple butter, Marshmallow Mateys, and chocolate chip cookies.

Crap my Kid Eats

Well, at least there's some cereal in there...that's healthy right...um right?!

Aloha Friday, Fair Foods

2012-02-10T06:30:00.001-05:00

Happy Aloha Friday! I'm happy that my Friday will be followed by a much needed 3 day weekend! Saturday I'll be going to a friends house for game night. Sunday will be a day for relaxing, and Monday I'll probably head out to the Florida State Fair for some deep fried something or 2. I will definitely have some fried dough (my fave,) and hopefully a maple bacon cupcake.

What's your favorite fair food?

♪I've walked these streets in a carnival, of sights to see♪

(Natalie Merchant)

Make sure to visit Kailani for more Aloha Friday fun.

Link Up One of Those Great Old Posts.

2012-02-06T23:31:00.000-05:00

I started Tuesdays Gone over a year, ago because Mondays are so busy for me, so it's hard to get a new post completed for Tuesday. (I can't believe it's been over a year!)
With so many blog posts going up everyday, I'm sure there's some great stuff out there that has just been forgotten, or maybe some stuff that just didn't get much attention the first time around. So, Tuesdays Gone is a way to bring your old post back into the light. I can't wait to see what you have that I might have missed the first time around.
It's great looking at old posts and remembering those moments when you first wrote it. What will you be reminded of when you look through your old posts?! So, here's the rules:
Just link up an old post, and help spread the word, so more people will link up. Visit some of the other posts and leave some comment love. Then come back, every Tuesday, and do it again! Happy Hopping!

♪Tuesdays gone with the wind♪ (Lynryd Skynrd)

Music Monday After Super Bowl

2012-02-06T01:11:00.000-05:00

Well it's Music Monday, the day after the Super Bowl. I wonder how many people are calling in sick today, or at least a little late. I know I'll need some Starbucks energy to get me going after a late night!

So, what did you think of the Super Bowl? Was it everything you hoped? I have to say, for me, I think it was a little flat. Even though it was my Patriots playing, it just seemed a little boring, much like a tennis match just going back and forth. It really just lacked passion.

And the half time show, while I love Madonna, she seemed over rehearsed. The part with the pom poms just looked so stiff, like she wasn't being herself. It wasn't until she performed Like a Prayer that she finally seemed to relax, and then I was able to enjoy it.

Even the commercials lacked the usual excitement and flair.

I'm glad I spent the evening watching it with friends, but really, I could have been watching paint dry and enjoyed it just the same.

I don't know maybe it's just me, with everything going on in the world football just doesn't seem so important anymore.

My song choice for Music Monday a classic to express my feelings on the Super Bowl and my lack of excitement.

Super Bowl Party Pinterest Find, Slutty Brownies

2012-02-05T12:19:00.000-05:00

I can't say it enough: I LOVE PINTEREST! Everyday I'm talking to someone about some awesome idea, product or recipe, that I found on Pinterest. Here's another one.

Slutty Brownies! The name alone captured my attention, and with that yummy looking picture, MMM I knew I had to make these for Superbowl Sunday!

Source: whatsgabycooking.com via Emily on Pinterest

This is the pin that dragged me in to this sinful chocolate delight.

I made them with my chocolate chip cookie recipe but you could use a mix. I used regular Oreos but, I think Double Stuff would make it even better. On my first batch I used my favorite triple chocolate chip brownie mix, and they are yummy! They would be perfect heated up with vanilla ice cream, but, since I'm bringing them to a Superbowl party, we will be getting a little messy with these, but of it is so worth it!

These were so good, we couldn't restrain ourselves, so I'm off to make a second batch for the party.

Thanks again Pinterest for another awesome find! And, thanks to The Londoner for creating this recipe and the name because "they are oh so easy and more than a little bit filthy."

See what I'm pinning,

♪I'm a slave for you, I won't deny it, I'm not trying to hide it ♪

(Britney Spears)

$50 Restaurant.com Gift Card Giveaway

2012-02-01T10:00:00.002-05:00

Welcome to the Sweetheart Stroll Giveaway. I'm giving away 1 $50 Restaurant.com Gift Card.

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Wordless Wednesday, Add Caption Here

2012-01-31T23:28:00.000-05:00

Thank goodness for Wordless Wednesday because I don't have words for this. It just lined up perfectly to give us a good laugh. How would you caption it?

$25 sneakpeeq Gift Card Giveaway

2012-01-31T22:48:00.000-05:00

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Don't Write a New Blog Post, Link Up an Old One.

2012-01-30T22:19:00.000-05:00

I started Tuesdays Gone over a year, ago because Mondays are so busy for me, so it's hard to get a new post completed for Tuesday. (I can't believe it's been over a year!)
With so many blog posts going up everyday, I'm sure there's some great stuff out there that has just been forgotten, or maybe some stuff that just didn't get much attention the first time around. So, Tuesdays Gone is a way to bring your old post back into the light. I can't wait to see what you have that I might have missed the first time around.
It's great looking at old posts and remembering those moments when you first wrote it. My link up is from a busy time last year when we went to 3 concerts in 1 week! I had forgotten all about that! Wow! What a time! What will you be reminded of when you look through your old posts?! So, here's the rules:
Just link up an old post, and help spread the word, so more people will link up. Visit some of the other posts and leave some comment love. Then come back, every Tuesday, and do it again! Happy Hopping!

♪Tuesdays gone with the wind♪ (Lynryd Skynrd)

Music Monday, Return to Forbidden Planet

2012-01-30T06:30:00.001-05:00

Happy Music Monday! Today's theme at Monday's Music Moves Me is favorite Broadway Musical. So, this isn't really my favorite Broadway musical, and in fact it's not really a Broadway Musical because it's very off Broadway, but what the heck, I like it, so here it is...

Return to Forbidden Planet! This musical takes sci-fi, mixes it with Shakespeare, sprinkles it with classic rock n roll and tops it off with a whole lotta campy-ness for a mixture of incredible fun! Even my husband enjoyed this one when we saw it years ago in Tampa. (I wish I had recordings of that performance, because, wow! it was good!) Here's a few tunes from this fun musical. If this one is done in your town, go see it, it's a total blast!

Tampa, From atop a Gasparilla Float

2012-01-25T23:28:00.000-05:00

This week is Gasparilla Fest in Tampa. It's our annual celebration of Pirates, and it's a blast. This past weekend was the Children's parade, and this coming Saturday is the more "adult" parade. I will once again be out there with my Pirate Krewe celebrating our favorite time of year. The many Krewes around Tampa work hard throughout the year, volunteering for various charities around the community, and holding their own fundraisers to give back to this great city. Gasparilla is our time to paint the town!

This past Saturday, I took the opportunity to get this picture of Tampa Bay from the top of our Krewe float.

♪Got my hands up, they're playing my song

and now I'm gonna be okay

Yeah, it's a party in the USA♪

(Miley Cyrus)

Link up an Old Post at Tuesdays Gone

2012-01-23T22:46:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Tuesdays Gone at Life Music Laughter. At Tuesdays Gone, we're breathing new life into old posts every week. And, I bet there are some great old posts that just need to pulled out of the dark into the light!

So, here's the rules:
Just link up an old post, and help spread the word, so more people will link up. Visit some of the other posts and leave some comment love. Then come back, every Tuesday, and do it again! Happy Hopping!

♪Tuesdays gone with the wind♪ (Lynryd Skynrd)

Music Monday, It's a Pirate Party

2012-01-23T06:30:00.001-05:00

It's Gasparilla Season again in Tampa, and that means a time to celebrate. What are we celebrating you ask? Pirates of course! It's the pirate invasion, and I will be lacing up my corset and putting on my boots for a great pirate party with my fellow pirate girls on Saturday. We will hit Bayshore on Saturday morning with all the other krewes. We will have our beads ready to toss to the screaming crowd. It's a huge Pirate party, and I can't wait! So, in honor of the good time to be had at Gasparilla, some party songs for Music Monday.

Have a happy Music Monday and a great week!

Aloha Friday, Spending or Saving

2012-01-20T13:21:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday! I just got my annual bonus, and I can't wait to spend it! I know that I should probably put in a savings account, but, there are things we ~~want~~ need, so I'm spending. But, I can guarantee, I'll be finding the best deals so I can get the best savings!

So how about you: Are you a spender or a saver?

Answer in a comment and then head over to IslandLife808.com for more Aloha Friday questions.

Last Call for Entries, Your Child Could Win $5000!

2012-01-19T17:01:00.000-05:00

There's not much time to enter this contest, but, if your child has a great idea for a business, he/she could win $5000! $5000 is definitely worth taking a look and entering even with the time crunch! If my daughter was young enough, I'd be urging her to enter, but since she's not...I'm urging you...Go Enter!!

The Grow Your Own Business Challenge is open to kids age 7-16, and is sponsored by Warren Buffet and CreditReport.com. The idea of the contest is to encourage children to think like entrepreneurs, and be more financially responsible. The Secret Millionaire Club for kids is hosting the contest and entries can be individuals or groups of 2-4. Entry is easy but parents and teachers can help. (There are even teachers awards being given.)

Deadline is tomorrow afternoon January 20, 2012.

Enter here: http://www.smckids.com/learnandearn/user/48160/edit

Good Luck!

STOP SOPA!

2012-01-18T09:25:00.007-05:00

The blackout may be over, but the danger of losing our freedoms is still very real. Learn more and see what you can do to help at fightforthefuture.org

♪Signs signs, everywhere are signs,

blocking up the scenery breaking my mind,

do this don't do that,

can't you read the signs?♪

Vintage Christmas Find, 365 Project

2012-01-16T21:59:00.000-05:00

It's not too late to take advantage of after Christmas sales. While the big stores may have already sold out of all the holiday goods, many small stores still have great sales on unique holiday decor. I found today's 365 project pic at a small boutique store in Tampa. This cool framed vintage Santa photo was only $4.00. I think it's just so interesting, and at that price, I had to have it!

Link up an Old Post at Tuesdays Gone

2012-01-16T21:20:00.000-05:00

Aloha Friday the 13th

2012-01-13T08:06:00.001-05:00

Aloha, it's Friday! It's been a long week, and I'm so happy it's finally Friday. I've been in training this week at work, and I feel totally drained. I'm looking forward to a great weekend. Tonight, I'm slumbering at a friend's house so we can get up bright and early to head to Anna Maria Island. We will be setting up shop to sell our wares at the Thieves Market, (kind of a swap meet of sorts.) I'll be selling jewelry, and she'll be putting feathers and tinsel highlights in hair and selling her awesome tutus, (I'll be wearing the new tutu she made me!) What fun!

So, today is Friday the 13th, which makes many people nervous. Do you have any superstitions?

♪Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall♪ (Stevie Wonder)

365 Project Day 11, Wicked Crafty

2012-01-12T23:05:00.000-05:00

I've been busy tonight, crafting some new jewelry pieces. I was having so much fun, I completely lost track of time. There were so many more pieces that I wanted to do, but I didn't have all the supplies I needed to match my ideas. The good thing is, I have more reason to shop.

365 project Day 11:

365 Project, A Day Late

2012-01-12T08:35:00.000-05:00

I knew it would happen. I couldn't keep it going. It's just not possible. Well, not for me anyway. It's day 11 of my 365 project, and I didn't post day 10. The good news is I took day 10 on day 10, I just didn't feel like going out to the living room to upload it on day 10. So, here it is. Day 10's picture on Day 11 which is really Day 12 because I started a day late. Phew! did you catch all that?

This is my Dublin, patiently waiting, and hoping, that I will get up and get him a cookie.

365 Project Day 9- Groovy

2012-01-10T19:49:00.000-05:00

Today's picture, someone else's groovy VW van in a nice shade of green just like my envy. I would love one of these. Ah, it even has the little hula girl on the dash...

♪Slow down you move too fast, you got to make the mornin' last,

just kickin' down the cobble stones, lookin' for fun and feelin' groovy♪

(Simon & Garfunkel)

Link up an Old Post at Tuesdays Gone

2012-01-09T20:08:00.000-05:00

Pinterest Find: Loaded Potato Casserole

2012-01-09T19:56:00.000-05:00

Oh my gosh! Another great find from Pinterest! today I made "Crack Potatoes." These are so named because they are truly addictive! It's basically sour cream, ranch dip mix, cheese,bacon and frozen hash browns.

I switched the recipe a little by using light sour cream (half the fat means I can eat twice as much,) I also used half the bacon. It was so good and so easy. I also love the idea of making it in disposable pans and freezing for later. Get the recipe at PlainChicken.com

My picture of the yummy cheesy goodness is 365 project day 8.

The image from Pinterest. (I know, it looks much tastier, I haven't quite got the knack for food pics)

Source: plainchicken.com via Amethyst on Pinterest

Music Monday, New Music for a New Year

2012-01-09T00:05:00.000-05:00

Happy Music Monday! It's a new year, and I'm looking for some new music! I'll never stop listening to all the old favorites, but I just love finding new grooves.

I heard this one on the radio today. you may have already heard, it I think Glee covered it, but it's pretty new to me. We are Young by Fun.

I got lucky and found this on YouTube. The band "Walk off the Earth" does a lot of covers but they really do something unique with the songs and the videos. They have some originals too that are pretty good. I was intrigued by the entire band playing this song on just one instrument.

This is one is by Karmin. I wasn't sure if I liked it at first, but it's kind of catchy. I love the style of the video, and I now want to run around saying "you can kiss my oh my gaww" lol! Hope you like it!

What new music are you listening to?

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