Pandora's Casket

Sade's Finally Back

I was so excited to see that Sade after many years has a new album out. I listen to one song this morning and it was terrific.

She was one of my all time favorite singers years and years ago. Had all her tapes and in fact I think I still do. No tape player though! Of course her music has been moved over to my MP3 Player You sure do not have to know the Symbol LS2208 to know that Sade still has it and more in her vocals!

Finally an older singer coming back that still actually can sing. Not like a few lately that actually stink!

Warm Weekend

This weekend should be a good one here. We have finally made it into the 40's. Now for those that live in the cooler states they know how blessed that feels! You can actually feel safe wearing a t-shirt and a sweater instead of the thermals( I still have mine on) and parkas inside!

Outside it felt like springtime! Nice and warm with a slight breeze. Very nice indeed.

We are going to Muncie this weekend with Trev to pick up his computer he is buying. He is very excited about that. That boy has more toys than he knows what to do with! haha At least he does not have to worry about hair vitamins to purchase this weekend. Although Shay said she wanted to look at some! To much time on the interweb that is for sure!

Post Office Dilemma

I had to laugh at the USPS stating that they will now need to change the way in which they are doing business. Do you think? Stating that there is a huge decline in the mailings of letters and the main bulk mail is that of, well, junk mail.

Yesterday they were talking about the prospect of not having Saturday mail delivery. I personally think that would be great. Ever notice that anything really bad comes on Saturday and nine out of ten times the business is not open on the weekend to call to yell, I mean discuss, the letter you received? Thus it has ruined what looked to be a good weekend.

Now, they are talking about delivering mail every other day. That seems stupid to me. Just stick to the no Saturday deliveries. It just means that all those great toys that you purchased online will not come on the weekend! Who cares?

Nothing will be decided yet. Any changes will not go into effect until next year. Something to look forward in other than a postal rise in rates!

E-Cigarette

I will tell you one thing I had my doubts about this contraption from the start. But the more I read about it from those that were using the e cigarette the more interested and open minded I became.

So far since I have received this item I have cut down on not only the amount of cigarettes I am smoking but the amount of packs that I purchase as well. It is taking some time to get used to but all and all I do like it. Now, when we go somewhere I take this out with me. If the urge to smoke happens I use this. No longer having to stand in the cold I can do it in the car. The smoke is a vapor and has literally no scent whatsoever and that is great!

It also crushes your need for that cig fix as well so that is another plus. I use it in the mornings to see how it effects me and so far it is working pretty good. Even cutting back and saving money is a large leap.

Personally in my opinion those that smoke should give this a try.

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Finding The Perfect Tablecloth

Now you would think that trying to find a tablecloth would be easy. Nay froggie nay! It has been a nightmare finding just the perfect one. Or right now as the case is near perfect will be accepted!

I started looking and looking and more looking. Online, in person, nothing. I even thought OK a cheap plastic one will do. Nothing there as well.

I do not like palm trees, cutsie penguins or anything like that. It has been like the quest for the holy grail of tablecloths. It has been a month of looking and a month of saying no way to those that I have seen. It's like searching for a really good whole life insurance company. You look and look until you find the perfect fit.

Advertising Ideas

One really good way to advertise is by using the direct mail marketing avenues. Although some of the lists are a little expensive but if you go to a reputable company it might make a return in high dollars for the investment that you put in.

I have tried this in the past and it did a very good job at turning a piece of mail into a new client or two. Not to mention you can use this as a tax deduction for your business.

Everything adds up to getting your name and brand out there in every way possible to make that money!!!

More Darn Snow

Yes indeed we have more snow here. Just what we needed. More snow.

At least it has not been that cold so that is a good thing. Other than that it is just annoying how much has been falling. Not as pretty as the first ten times this year. Nonetheless it is falling for I think three days or so.

I am hoping that the kids won't miss any more school from the weather but if they do Colton can look up best acne treatment for that school paper he is supposed to write on. Who writes on that stuff????

Anyway, looks like more white in the air and ground.

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day was really pretty good. Besides not really feeling well my children perked me up off and on all day.

Trevor surprised me with a box of candy. I won't print what he said as he handed it to me. haha I teared up as he did that as a total surprise!

Shaina got me a dozen long stemmed roses in a lovely tall vase. She said she sold crack to buy them for me. haha

Colton bought me a long stem rose and a card. Oh, the card he neglected to sign so I suppose he will want it back next year to give to me again. Yep, that's my kids for you!

BB made a beautiful and so sweet and rich heart shaped valentines cake. It was to die for. It was so pretty. I think she might have pics on her site of it. She is so talented!

Nicolas gave me a card and a few kisses so that was a great gift.

Valentine's Day was great. Better than reasearing adipo-x version 2.0 on the net that is for sure!

Friday Night Auction

This evening I went to the first Friday night auction here in Montpeculiar. There was more people there than I had thought there would be in attendance which makes the competition more fun in a way. Well, not for one item that I wanted and a flea market type trash person beat me. That really annoyed me. But all is fair in bidding wars!

The funniest thing that happened there was the auctioning off of cheese. Yes, you read that right cheese! There were 1 pound baggies put together of various cheeses. Like Colby, Swiss and so on. No, I thought that was just unsanitary especially when one of the handlers rubbed one package on his stomach. Ok, funny but nasty! Eww to the chees. And it was going like hot cakes at that.

Maybe next Friday there will be a bunch of maxoderm to be auctioned off! hahaha

All and all I did pretty good with the junk, I mean good stuff that I bought. A bunch of new books and other goodies for the store front. Tomorrow will take my lap top downstairs and work on those things before putting them in the work room. A lot of work means some good money to be made!

Inventory Blues

It's that time of year here with me to take inventory. This is one thing that I really do not like to do. I have to go through all the oils, herbs and other things to make sure what is there and what is lacking. Making sure that the stores all are up to date and full.

I started the inventory of the office products and the shipping supplies. I was amazed that I was so very low on items such as baggies and EPS mailers. Made me mad at myself for not noticing that earlier. Not to mention that the count of sampler vials were way off and I had to re-order immediately. Luckily the company that I go through ships very fast and they came today. A very big relief.

So instead of looking at Fendi bags like I would prefer I will be looking for inventory updates and ordering through my vendors this weekend and during the week.

Snow Nearly Over

The past week we have suffered through a pretty nice sized snow storm. Children were off school nearly the entire week and by today they or should I say I was more than ready for them to return!

The sun finally came out and it looked so pretty with the sun and the fresh layers upon layers of snow that had fallen. Very cold but not as bad as a few weeks we had last year.

One thing while we were cooped up that I thought was funny and that was Shay was looking into fda approved diet pills as she thinks she needs to loose weight. I have no idea where that is maybe her big toe! haha

Anyway, it was a nice day with the sun and a little warmer. Oh, but there is yet another storm on the horizon for us!

What A Storm!!

We were hit with a pretty big storm yesterday. Winds, snow and very cold. There were times that you could barely see across the street into the corn field it was blowing snow so hard.

The one thing that made me the most nervous was that Trevor was working last night. He did call to tell me that he was working an extra few hours because the third shift could not get out onto the roads for work it was that bad. What he did not tell me is that on the way to work he slid off the road into a ditch and some wonderful driver came back and towed him out.

That has been one of my biggest worries at night this year. Him being out on those darn country roads in the bad weather. He and his friend were fine but the exhaust pipe was a little crunched up. He told me the story at 5 or 6AM as I waited downstairs for him to get home.

At least he didn't need moving services or a tow truck to bring his Blazier home! Luckily he has the weekend off and if the weather is like this on Monday he is calling in not to work. Which is a major relief for me!

Finally Found One Red Purse

It has been nearly 8 months at least since I have been on the pursuit of the perfect red purse. I have seen literally hundreds and nothing struck me as the 'one'.

Now this is not a life threatening ordeal or anything like looking for one of those no medical exam life insurance agents, it has been like a quest of sorts.

Finally, by chance I found the one perfect red purse. It had everything and more that I was looking for. I am so excited about that but there is one problem. Now I have to find the perfect red shoes to go with it!

The quest is on again!

Waiting For Package

Since a little after Christmas I have been waiting for a package to be delivered. Since there was a problem somewhere it was delayed and then delayed again. No big deal really but the anticipation is building.

I am really looking forward in trying what is called the electric cigarette that will arrive this week. Although it is not sported as a stop smoking device I have been reading many people's experiences with the item. Sounds so very positive!

Should be here this week and that is very exciting news!

No Sharing Means No Fights

The boys have been sharing a PS2 for about a year now. It would have worked out OK except Colton the 15 year old took over. His persona over this game system turned out to be like a Gestapo agent.

Policing every action that Nick does with the system and games started fights. Not just simple fights but near blows that are just not appropriate. Especially over games.

Finally I decided after one evening of watching the two of them that another system for Nicky should be purchased. Now, he has all the games and such so that is not the issue here. A system was purchased just for him to use in my room as I do not use my TV very much.

At first I thought about buying a wii but then the idea of all the games that would be purchased took that idea away quickly.

Now it is peaceful. Colton downstairs on his unit and Nicky upstairs on his unit. Peace will be short lived as they will find something else to war over. haha