Getting Older – Thoughts and a Sweepstakes

When I was young I thought getting older was the worst thing in the world. Watching my great-grandparents, I thought getting older seemed to be about slowly losing everything – eyesight and hearing, mobility and coordination, income and possessions, health and memory – until there was nothing left to lose…

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Summer Beauty Dos and Don’ts – and Sweepstakes

The other day Princess, Angel Face and I were sitting at the dining room table chatting, as we enjoyed a rare “girls’ lunch date” together. The topic turned to summertime beauty, and as the girls shared their challenges and asked for advice, we came up with some Summer Beauty Do’s…

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Chicago 2012 – Part Nine

Every year we stop at the same mall to have lunch before hitting Great America. This Taqueria opened a couple of years ago and it’s been something I look forward to every year.   Mmmmm… I got Barbacoa and Carnitas aka slow roasted beef and pulled pork tacos; Mexican style,…

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Kids Chore Chart

Like most parents, I struggle with getting my kids to do chores and am always looking for new ideas to try. Since we have different chore expectations for summer and the school year I end up making at least two chore charts for the kids each year: one for summer…

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Chicago 2012 – Part Eight

By this time we were all ready for the hotel. Come on traffic – I’m SO ready to get comfortable!   Finally – our hotel room. Time to get comfy, find a snack, then hit the hay; it’s been a big day. Tomorrow will be just as busy, and starts…

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Softer Skin with Dove – and a Sweepstakes!

I was invited to try Dove® VisibleCare™ Renewing Crème Body Wash for a week, then share what I thought about it. Four years in the “Show Me” state of Missouri obviously rubbed off on me; I’m automatically skeptical when it comes to commercials, marketing, and product claims. When I read…

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The Best Apps to Keep Young Minds Active

Please welcome another guest author to My Happy Crazy Life – Jane Johnson! Jane is a staff writer for GoingCellular, a popular site that provides cell phone news, commentary, reviews and more. As always, I don’t receive any benefit from guest articles, just time saved and good tips learned. Make…

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Chicago 2012 – Part Seven

This is the story of the Walk that Would Not End. aka “Amy Sue needs New Boots” On this Chicago Trip I’d worn my high-heel boots; which I often wear all day, and had worn on previous Chicago Trips without problems. I always pack tennies in my carry-on in case…

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