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Hi everyone. I love to play Sims 2 on the computer. I've had a fansite for the game for 3 years now. I've recently updated. Can you check it out www.sims2fansite.com and tell me what you think? I'm planning on adding some more downloads for the game very soon.

Husky Boys Pants and Shorts

I have been searchinf for the past couple of years for some pants ans shorts that would fit my 7 year old son. He needs a size 8 husky. Everywhere I looked I could o nly find husky sizes that were 10 and up. I finally found a place that has husky size 8 and at a reasonable price. They are dickies which are tough and durable as well.



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Found Cool Gradient Generator

I found this cool tool to make a gradient image that can be used for a background for a header or a whole page and more.

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Here's a screen shot of what it looks like.

How can I save money?

I have been known to buy things at the lowest cost I possibly can. I've been shocked when I've heard my friends tell me how much they've paid for some things. I know that for some people paying more is just because of convience and time. Sometimes I have been known to pay a little more for something even thought I know I can get a better deal if I wait or drive to another store.

One of my most important ways I save money is when I buy groceries and consumable household items. I save the most buy shopping at a few different places. I don't mean I go to three different grocery stores in the same day. I generally shop at Costco or Sam's club for some items, the Super Walmart for some items, and the grocery store for others. I know which items are cheaper to buy at each place. It takes some practice to learn. Plus, it does change. I'm always looking at prices and making mental notes. I sometimes forget too so I have to look again. Plus, prices do change so you really have to always be looking. That doesn't mean I memorize the prices of everything in the store. I do however try to memorize the prices of my main staples, or things that I usually buy. You can use a notebook to jot down information. But eventually you may be able to have a general idea of what is a good deal and what isn't.

It is also important to look at the price per oz, per item or per pound when determining which is the better deal. I'll give you an example. I went to the store with my brother-in law one day. He was buying some juice. The smaller 32 oz bottle was on sale for $2.79 (about 9 cents per oz). So, he was going to buy two of those. But I showed him that even thought it was on sale it wasn't the best price. The 64 oz bottle was not on sale but it was $4.99 (only 8 cent per oz). So 2 smaller bottles would have been 59 cents more. I know 59 cents doesn't seem like a lot but when you have saved $.59 on 50 items, it adds up to $29.50 If you saved $30 per week on groceries. It adds up to $1560 a year.

A Video Worth watching

I saw this video today and I wanted to share it. Watch this video

Digital scrapbook paper pack

I have a digital scrapbook paper kit available for free. Please read the Ters of use in the read me file before using. Thanks. Right click to save paper pack

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Designing digital scrapbook

I've begun to design some digital scrapbooking kits. As soon as I'm done I'll post more info.

Viva Pinata Help - Tips

I have a few pointers for those playing Viva Pinata...

1. Make your sour pinatas into residents (taming them) when they appear. You will get the sour tower piece for free once they become a resident. I paid for 5 pieces of the tower before I discovered this. When trying to tame your sours watch them while they are in your garden. He could drop sour candy that you'll need to smash so have your shovel handy. But if you don't have everything you need to make the sour a resident. You can hit it one time with the shovel to stun it while you get what you need.

1. Sour Shelly Bean - Appears in level 4, Visits in level 5. Tame him by putting out an apple seed for him to eat.

2. Sour Sherbat - Appears in level 9, Visits in level 10. Tame him by growing a pumpkin and then getting it tinkered by Bart's Exchange into a jack-o-lantern for him to eat.

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Mothers Day

Yesterday was a great Mother's Day. I was able to just relax and play Viva Pinata all day. My DH made me lunch. My DKs emptied the dishwasher for me. It was really nice. I really felt good all day. I want to say thanks to my hubby and kids for just taking care of me for the day.

By the way Viva Pinata is really fun and challenging. I've earned 480 achievement points on it already. But I couldn't have done some of those without the help of GameSpot.com there is a 75 page walkthrough/faq guide that I downloaded here. It really helps to read it. Of course I haven't read the whole thing. I've skipped around here and there looking for certain info. Once I find it then I want to hurry up and get back to my game to use the information.

Digital scrapbooking

Something I want to learn. I've joined some yahoo groups on digital scrapbooking. I intend to try to make my first page soon. I've done paper scrapbooking for about 9 years. I think going digital would clear up some of the clutter in my home. I'll clutter up the computer. It takes up less space. LOL.

Part of the problem: There are so many things I want to spend time on. I don't have enough time to do them all. I'm also trying to earn some money online with my websites. My oldest site is www.sims2fansite.com . I haven't spent enough time bringing it current. I really want to get some downloads on the site. So, I'm learning to recolor Sims 2 objects. Another. It takes a some time though.

I have a house to clean. A bunco party to host. Yard work to do. An easy set pool to set up. Kids to take care of. Stuff to sell on Ebay. etc...

My 1st grade son is getting student of the month tomorrow. I'm so excited for him. He's going to be so suprised. He's worked so hard on improving at school.

Then of course my new obsession with the xbox 360 viva pinata game.

So, you are probably wondering what I'm doing on here blogging then. Well, I can't help it. I need to tell someone. It's my new way to vent. thanks for listening. ;)

Xbox 360 Addiction and Achievement Points

I have to admit I am getting addicted to the xbox 360. Yesterday, I had some free time so I decided to check out a trial version of Viva Pinata. It turns out it is nothing like I thought.

It's a simulation game where you have to grow a garden and maintain it. There are several species of pinatas that you can attract to your garden. Once they decide to become residents in the garden you name them. You can romance them to reproduce and more. There are different characters in the game that help you out. There is a doctor for when your pinatas residents get sick. You can sell your plants to the lady in the village. There is a builder that will build houses for your residents. There is so much to do in the game. It is far from boring.


I ended up playing for over three hours. Now, I've decided I like it so much that I'm going to buy it. Since they don't have Sims on Xbox 360 yet. I'll play Viva Pinata instead. I really like it. Plus, the kids can play it. So, many 360 games are violent fighting games and there aren't many family games for the younger crowd. So, I'm glad that I found a game we can all play when we want to relax. Plus, we can get lots of achievement points for our family gamer score!

$7 Secrets is so worth it...

$7 Secrets... It was a great read. It is well worth the $7. I was inspired! I have lots of new ideas to implement this week. See my post on learn to write reports for money for more info. Write that report

Lessons in Life!!

I got this list from a group I belong to.... enjoy

To "celebrate" growing older, here are some lessons, ENJOY!

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small steps.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to other's. You have no idea what their journey is
all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never
blinks.

16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living or get busy
dying.

17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.

18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to
you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an
answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save
it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this
matter?"

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay
in touch.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or
didn't do.

35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.

38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab
ours back.

41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

45. The best is yet to come.

46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

48. If you don't ask, you don't get.

49. Yield.

50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

Save a dollar

I'm always looking for ways to save money. I believe saving money is another form of making money. 101 ways to save one dollar a week

Learn to write reports for $$

Well, today I purchased this report for $7. Since I love to learn about new ways to make some money. For only $7 you just can't beat it. Actually I ended up getting two reports for my money! Write that report. It also came with the $7 Secrets report. I'm going to read it today and let you know what I think. But, just skimming through it I know it's going to be very informative and so worth a measley 7 bucks. If you don't want to wait for my review. You can get it yourself just just click here to get it.