New Reviews!!! Now In.

I have been compiling a list of things I love and things that do not deserve my love! (in my humble opinion).

*****First, and at the top of my must have list is....the Everblade or Blade Buddy brand razor sharpeners. I really, REALLY hate spending so much money on razor blades. Even at Costco, they really SLICE (get it?) into the old budget. The deal is though, you have to use it every time you use your razor. It is kind of a rubbery pad that you lubricate with shaving cream or soap and run your blade over it several times (read the directions, a little more detail than I am giving you). I have only changed my blade once since Christmas and I am a hairy girl :) I shave my legs (oh yes, and armpits-or anything else that needs a little taming) every time I shower (bathe). They are a  little spendy at 15.00 to 20.00. Don't get the battery operated one-not needed. I gave one to each of my kids at Christmas to save them money on blades. Pretty sharp eh?

*****Second, Sand (by Brookstone). The coolest thing ever. Another Christmas gift from me! A big hit!!  
Special properties make it soft and stretchy 2% polymer clay-98% sand.

• Won't make a mess (sticks to itself but not to you)
• Never dries out
• Non-toxic
• For ages 5 and up

   There are other brands but all about the same $$.    

*****Third, Miracle Glove!! Yes, it lives up to it's name. We tried out a set while camping and (as stupid as it sounds) picked up red hot coals from the bottom of the camp fire. So I don't think a hot cookie sheet could hold a candle (haha) to that! They are around 10.00 for a set of 2 gloves. Who couldn't use a pair of these? Uh, no one. Gifts all around!

The items that I would not buy again, or should I say "flops" are:

***Heat Holder Thermal Socks. Very nice and soft, but its like wearing 5 pairs of socks. I wanted to try a pair, but ended up giving them away. You see, when you have big ole hooves like I do, why would I want to make them appear bigger. I would have to buy larger shoes to fit these socks in them.



**Garcinia Cambogia Extract. Yes, I am a sucker and a fool. I saw all the ads and the amazing results that Oprah and Paula Deen got from taking this amazing drug.  Well, I have been taking it for quite some time and guess what?? I am still fat. Nuff said.



          

Traveling with the In-laws!!!

My husband Stuart  and I just got home from a 10 day vacation with his parents. I am pleased to say that we are all still speaking, and actually like each other. Well, at least I like them :o.  We started in Weiser, Idaho and traveled south to hopefully warmer weather.When you are a farmer in  Idaho, winter is the only option for a vacation.

First stop, Grand Canyon

Pretty Amazing I must say.

Next stop, Yuma AZ.  Had to check out any and all farm ground and what they are growing and when will it be harvested and how they irrigate.......

A famous restaurant (bar, pub, pool hall??) in Yuma. Fun time and good food.

Maurice and Garold Dick at the Cloud museum in Yuma.

Our view from the Hotel in San Diego.

The Midway

Elephant seals along the beach, this was an unexpected sight. Very cool!

The Beach bums..hahah!

Our room on the ocean, my one request on the whole trip!

Barb and Maurice and the Golden Gate Bridge!

Me and my lover...lol  Alcatraz in the background. Fitting for us to pose with a prison in sight.

Driving highway 1 along the California coast...love love love

San Franciso, beautiful!

Oakland Bay Bridge

Wedding~October 20013

Thought I would share some wedding pics.  I thought I had already posted some but I don't see them. My memory gets confused with my good intentions.

We had so much fun putting the wedding together, refinishing furniture, painting, gluing, shopping, making signs, decorating....in a very short time. Yes, you can put together a perfectly beautiful wedding in two months! Good old fashioned country wedding. It turned out just as she had envisioned  and (as to my knowledge) no one got mad, everyone is still speaking and Kirsten (my youngest child ;) and Cameron are Happily married.