Building a Basic Pantry

I found a great "cheat sheet" for anyone that needs to set up their own kitchen. Newlyweds or recent Graduates usually get pots and pans, dishes and silverware (even if its hand-me-downs) but who stocks their pantry? Who tells them (or suggests) what they need to have? This listing would be PERFECT. Print it out on some pretty paper and add it to your gift ...... I bet it will be one of the best things they get - a how to without the pressure! You could even use it as the "starting point" for your gift - a basket of pantry items with some dish towels, cooking utensils, potholders ....

Personally I LOVE to cook and bake so I have a good deal of what is on the list of Basic Pantry Items and then some, but this is a great starting point.

Check it out here: basic_pantry

Greaser Babies

Oh you just HAVE to check this one out. I will admit I didn't find this originally (someone was kind enough to send it to me in an email - thanks Elaine!) but I did want to share it with you.

Check out this Website members.shaw.ca/anabw/grease.htm

Hopefully I got it set right to work on here and not just in an email!

Fantabulously Frugal: Giveaway Day 6: $15 iTunes Gift Card

Wow look at day 6! If you have kids - oh heck even if you don't - this is a fantastic giveaway. I know I could use a little help with my ipod costs ..... shhhhh I know I'm suppose to just fill it up and smile since my tunes are always with me.

Fantabulously Frugal: Giveaway Day 6: $15 iTunes Gift Card

Yes you do want to check out day 6! Ends May 12th

Got Pictures? You NEED this.

Here's a great giveaway for all of us that have pictures we are less than thrilled about - or need someplace to safely store them all.

twoofakindworkingonafullhouse.blogspot.com/2009/05/aurora-photo-edit-giveaway-10-winners.html

Looks like a great thing to have (win or buy) too keep everything in one place AND looking just like you saw it ........ not how your camera may have captured it.

Check them out too Aurora at www.lightcrafts.com/

31 DAYS of Giveaways!

YES you read that correctly - 31 DAYS of Giveaways!

Fantabulously Frugal is having the mother of all giveaways - 31 days! What a fantastic way to celebrate the month of May!

Now every day you need to run (ok click) on over to see what NEW giveaway she has. This first day is pretty neat (ok so I'm old). Check it out there's still time to get with day 1 which ends today.

www.fantabulouslyfrugal.com/2009/05/giveaway-day-1-silver-tory-burch-candle.html

Now you can ALSO click for entry into the other 3 days that have also already started - some interesting things already - I'm IN!!! See you there!

Two of a kind, working on a full house: Reliable Steamboy T1 Steam Floor Mop Giveaway

Two of a kind, working on a full house: Reliable Steamboy T1 Steam Floor Mop Giveaway

Fantastic giveaway but if you don't win - Go to www.reliablecorporation.com, where you can pick up one of your own or something else you might be looking for
Hurry since the giveaway ends on May 15th!!

The One Flaw In Women

By the time the Lord made woman,
He was into his sixth day of working overtime.
An angel appeared and said, 'Why are you spending so much time on this one?'
And the Lord answered, 'Have you seen my spec sheet on her?
She has to be completely washable, but not plastic,
have over 200 movable parts, all replaceable
and able to run on diet coke and leftovers,
have a lap that can hold four children at one time,
have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart
-and she will do everything with only two hands.'

The angel was astounded at the requirements.
'Only two hands!? No way!
And that's just on the standard model?
That's too much work for one day.
Wait until tomorrow to finish.'

'But I won't ,' the Lord protested. 'I am so close to finishing this creation

that is so close to my own heart.
She already heals herself when she is sick
AND can work 18 hour days.'

The angel moved closer and touched the woman.
'But you have made her so soft, Lord.'
'She is soft,' the Lord agreed, 'but I have also
made her tough. You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish.'

‘Will she be able to think?’ asked the angel.
The Lord replied, 'Not only will she be able to
think, she will be able to reason and negotiate.'

The angel then noticed something,
and reaching out, touched the woman's cheek.
'Oops, it looks like you have a leak in this model.
I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one.'
'That's not a leak,' the Lord corrected, 'that's a tear!'
'What's the tear for?' the angel asked.

The Lord said, 'The tear is her way of expressing her joy,
her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her love,
her loneliness, her grief and her pride.'
The angel was impressed. 'You are a genius, Lord.
You thought of everything! Woman is truly amazing.'

And she is!
Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take 'no' for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel and cheer
when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,

yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope, and love.
They have compassion and ideals.
They give moral support to their family and friends.
Women have vital things to say and everything to give

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE TINY FLAW IN WOMEN,

IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.