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Winster

Winster

What can I say? I keep finding these addictive, fun ways to spend more time on the computer. I joined Winster to get My Points rewards so I can redeem them for an Amazon...

Basket Bingo

Basket Bingo

I attended my first basket bingo fundraiser over the weekend. It was a learning experiment for me since my son’s tennis team will be hosting one in October, so I thought I should learn...

Pedometers

Pedometers

I’ve always had to watch my weight (since I was a pudgy child) so about 8 years ago I started wearing a pedometer to help motivate me to get more activity. My current pedometer...

Crochet with Wire (2nd Try)

Crochet with Wire (2nd Try)

Here’s my 2nd attempt at crocheting an anklet with wire. I used 30 gauge wire, and all chain stitches. It’s still difficult for me to see the stitches in wire, so I’m sure that...

Synovate Surveys

Synovate Surveys

I just requested another $25 reward from Synovate surveys today – YAY !! Then I’ll be able to buy some crochet books. If you haven’t joined Synovate, I’ve been a member for quite awhile...

Cincinnati Tennis

Cincinnati Tennis

We went to the US Open Series in Cincinnati this weekend, and it was unbelievable. I can’t wait to go again next year. We watched the Ljubicic- Levine qualifier match on centre court, then...

Beth Pattillo

Beth Pattillo

Ok, it’s time for another Jane Austen-inspired book. “Jane Austen Ruined My Life” features Emma Grant as a Jane Austen scholar who visits England to meet with someone who claims to have unpublished Jane...

US Open Series

US Open Series

I wish there was more television coverage of the US Open Series, especially for tennis addicts. The men are playing in Montreal this week, the women are playing in Cincinnati, and I’d love to...

Alexandra Potter

Alexandra Potter

Yet another Jane Austen-inspired book (there are quite a few). In this one, Emily Albright works in a New York bookstore and takes a Jane Austen tour/vacation as an escape from disastrous dating. Of...

Annie’s Attic Book Sale

Annie’s Attic Book Sale

I was so excited and wanted to share with other needlework enthusiasts that Annie’s Attic is having a book clearance sale. They had books on the “projects” I’m trying to learn, such as crocheting...