twins separated for decades

News of the day

Twins separated for decades, wrong baby sent home from hospital
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_14227.aspx

household tip and more

Household tip

If you wrap your fresh herbs, lettuce, etc. in paper towels (after first removing any plastic), they last for weeks in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator. I overheard this at the hairdresser and it really works!


News of the Day

Estrogen protects women's brains, study finds

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070829/ovaries_estrogen_070829/20070829?hub=TopStories

It's been a great summer

It's been a great summer so far, really have enjoyed the idyllic weather. It's been busy but fun and still another week left before school starts. My son K had his orthodontic (braces) checkup today and it was stellar. Except when he goes back in October he may have to have some baby teeth extracted so they can go ahead with completing the braces without having to wait too long for his mouth to be ready.

We got some school supplies today, it's getting busy at the malls this week. We had trouble finding sturdy locker shelves so got the flimsy ones. I heard that a dad at one school built his kids their own locker shelves out of wood and they lasted all year! Wish I was handy. My daughter L got a haircut but they added $10 to the price (called it a special price for long hair) when I went to pay the bill. So we won't go there again, I felt ripped off.

On my walk through picturesque Main Street today, this couple stopped me and asked if I would take a photo of them. A testament to summer. The guy was a visitor.

Well, it's late, just wanted to keep my blog going!

CB's fish store and more

CB's Fish Store
http://www.azseabottom.com/

The CP (Cerebral Palsy) pick-up truck finally came today! (http://www.usedclothes.ca/) Managed to unload 9 garbage bags full of clothes, toys, etc. for charity. Whew! I had put the stuff out last week, but for some reason the driver went to the wrong address. So they were trying again today. Usually they are pretty good.

Tear Jerker
http://www.thestar.com/article/249443

I'm quite happy with my weight loss of 7 pounds over the past year. This is attributed to my lifestyle change, a simple adherence to the Canada Food Guide, pretty painless overall. I joined a gym a couple of years ago and that helps along with regular walks when I can't get to the gym. Funny how 7 pounds make your clothes fit so much better. Wonder if I'll lose another 7 pounds by this time next year? I'd be happy to stop there.

Google sky and more

50 Ways to save on groceries

http://www.thestar.com/article/248803

Google Sky

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070823/google_sky_070823/20070823?hub=SciTech

Top 5 dangers in the home

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_13983.aspx

Janet's toy store and more

Janet's specialty toy store
http://www.azcentral.com/community/chandler/articles/0822ar-toystore0823.html

More on CNE Lego Tower
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_13990.aspx

What's your shopping personality?

http://www.thestar.com/article/248454

2nd dose of mumps vaccine recommended

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070821/mumps_vaccine070821/20070821?hub=Health

Pictures that I like

Photo Source Site: Flickr
Title: Mediterraneo
User Name: LolandeseVolante





Photosource site: Photobucket
Title: Austria
Username: intellegense




Photosource site: Photobucket
Title: Hallstatt_Austria
Username: walkoflea

camel story and more

Teen happiness survey
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070819/ap_on_re_us/youth_poll_happiness

CNE Lego Tower
http://www.thestar.com/article/247899

Outrageous camel story
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070820/camel_death_070820/20070820?hub=TopStories

Treetop Trekking

Treetop Trekking

Click on the picture to see the rest of the album

http://www.horseshoeresort.com/adventures/treetop_trekking.asp

High School Musical 2

It's cooler today, 18C... signs of fall. Think I'm ready in a way for the kids to go back to school. Unionville Jazz festival this weekend. It seems that the grocery stores no longer require a credit card signature for purchases under $100.

Disney's High School Musical 2 premiered last night, K was so excited and L watched too. Zac Efron is a hottie.

My first blog

Welcome to my first blog, have been wanting to do this for ages, finally figured out how to. Can't wait to learn all about this stuff and fine tune everything.