Congratulations to Amber for winning the pool!
And congratulations to the Gators. Many thanks for replacing dook as the answer to the trivia question, “Who was the last team to win back-to-back NCAA championships in men’s basketball?”
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I’m very pleased to announce that the crew from “Got Me a College Girl” has broadened the focus and become
True Womanhood in the New Millenium
Come check it out!
Infantino has recalled 100,000 SlingRider slings sold at Babies R Us, Target, and other stores. The plastic clips that allow the fabric to slide can break, and several babies have been dropped. (This is why real sling manufacturers and not mainstream companies use sling rings, aluminum and nylon rings that have been weight tested and able to support up to 200 pounds.) I have also been concerned when I saw these slings in public that there was a danger of positional asphyxia.
The slings look like this and can be returned for a FULL refund, which can be used to purchase a safer and more comfortable sling!
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Architectural Classics is a neat website specializing in period, decorative and classical pieces. They are located in Ireland and offer both salvage and reproductive pieces for the home. As owners of an old house, this site is worthy of a great deal of salivating. There’s a great deal of small touches that would look great in any older home, from door knobs and pulls to knockers, chandeliers, clocks and more.
They also offer letter plates and boxes. I am green with envy. One of my biggest disappointments about this house is that even though we live truly in town, we don’t get door delivery of our mail. I want a letter plate or box and a mailman to bring my mail closer! We do have a pretty ugly mailbox as it is.
If I had a lot of money, I would certainly buy several things for the home sweet home from AC. It looks like a top notch company. They also buy fixtures, if you have some in your attic or what have you that you are looking to unload, you can email them a picture and dimensions and they might make you an offer. Easier than ebay!
Architectural Classics recently began a informative blog where they discuss all things related to their products. And it’s powered by WordPress, so obviously, they are pretty cool. They also have a new forum where you can buy or sell fixtures and discuss lighting, doors and ask your online shopping questions. Overall, they are offering the public a great shop and more catered to people restoring old homes.
This post is a paid advertisement. I am giving Review Me a whirl. It seems like a good way to link advertisers and bloggers and it’s an easy $30 towards the camera I’m saving up for.
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I’ve been consuming beautiful things lately, like dark chocolate and good books.  We’ve hung out with some truly beautiful people. I’ve been creating beauty too, smocking dresses for the most lovely children I know. I need to beautify the lawn and garden a bit, because all of the lovely makes me happy. And you know what else makes me happy? Friends moving nearby :o)
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The weather has warmed and I have had the distinct pleasure of spending time outside with the girls, at the park and in the yard. Kate likes to blow bubbles and Lexi likes to chase them. When the wind is just right, I have watched a bubble float aloft across the street and over Mrs. B’s house and further and further, without bursting, until it is too small to make out.
When we are not hanging outside, it seems like we are having people over. Today was the first day in a while no one came, but I did make baked ziti for community group and we had our elder interviews to join the church and… we’re in need of a bit of rest. But spring break is coming soon.
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March Madness is upon us! I know the Heels won’t be resting upon their ACC Championship laurels for long, we’ve got some games to play.
Here’s the annual NCAA pool. The password is “tclhoops” ONE ENTRY per person.
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A recent study shows full-fat milk and ice cream aids in fertility. All fat is not created equal. We’re a whole milk family, for the record. We switched from 1% a while back.
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So, we’ve been here about seven and a half months. I’m still discovering the city and finding hidden gems…
Driving around a new city is always tough, but I went from Forest Park to 280 by the Summit by instinct through Mountain Brook this week and I felt good about it. I’m mastering the roadways!
I finally discovered Rick & Bubba. They are syndicated around the Southeast on FM radio stations and they giggle a lot, talk about the news and unabashedly about their faith. The other day they were talking about whether one should tithe the net or the gross. HELLO! It’s amazing that they are so popular without compromising. It’s good, clean morning fun. You should see if they are on the air in your city. (Richmonders! They’re on 93.1)
Whole Foods opened yesterday. We toured the place Tuesday and went for the grand opening. I’m excited and trying to remember what 365 items are truly a bargain (milk, evoo and natural peanut butter for sure.)  Leave a comment and let me know what are your WFM must-buys if you ever shop there.
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