Children's Re-Sell-It-Sale

I got this flyer today.....

*CHILDREN’S RE-SELL-IT SALE*

SATURDAY, August 13, 2011
8AM - 12PM

$1.00 Admission everyone over 12 years

75 VIP Entries Available $10.00 ea. 7am. (in my option, Jackie correct me if I'm wrong, VIP entries are a MUST)

Call for details on VIP List 618-806-9820 beginning June 13 (In the past you don't have to pay in advance just have your name on the list.  Last year I waited too long to call and they were sold out, so I didn't go)

1 GATEWAY DR. COLLINSVILLE, IL

Clothing: newborn thru 12/14 Fall/Winter & Maternity
Toys, Books, Games and Videos
Baby Equipment
Other misc. children’s items
(Everything is super organized like a department store)

This is a Fall/Winter sale. There will be an abundance of great deals on
everything for child from infant up incl. snow apparel, Christmas clothing
& Halloween costumes.

We accept cash or checks – no credit cards. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Driver’s
license/ID and phone number are required on ALL checks.

Strollers are permitted on premises. (Funny story, so the 1st time I went was with my Mom when I was pregnant and women were pushing strollers, carrying laundry baskets, shopping bags.....we were clueless!  It was so they could stuff more stuff-BRILLIANT, I might have to bring the 'ole stroller this year!)

Sponsored by MOMMES (Mothers of Multiples in Metro East & St. Louis) www.mommes.org

Questions call Jennifer Meyer-Ashauer 618-806-9820.

Wordless Wednesday

Picking the meat out of his Ravioli's last night....WTH!?!?!?

Susan G Komen

So for the past 5 years I have been participating in the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure in St. Louis.  I LOVE IT!!  Matt and I ran our first 5K at the race in 2008 , I even walked in it when I was pregnant!  I can't wait until Brody can go and he can understand why the hell we are up and walking/running 3 miles at the butt crack of dawn in June!!  I heard a great story today on the Bull (this year their team is 7,000-amazing) A lady called in to thank Corn Bread of doing the team, because just yesterday she was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Early stages.  Corn Bread asked her what she wanted to tell all the people who will be out on Saturday and she said, "thank you".  I about lost it!  I'm not sure why this race is so special to me.....no one in my family has had breast cancer.  Maybe it's because in High School my best friend's Mom had it.  Or maybe because I worked with a lady who beat it and she truly has the best outlook on life.  Or maybe because Matt gets up at 6:00 every year to run in it (and trust me he is NOT a morning person) Or maybe because over 70,000 people do it every year and I love the sight at the top of one of hills when all you see is solid people in both directions.  Or maybe it's the sign a kids back that says in memory of my MOM.....  Every year I tear up at least a few times during the run!

If you haven't signed up you can still donate!  Tomorrow is the Dine out for the Cure in St. Louis!  Most restaurants donate .35%, but some donate 50% of their sales!!  Here is a list of participating restaurants

Truthful Tuesdays

The truth is that I've been bad about confessing!!  So here is goes.... The Truth is:

• that THIS cracked me up today!  Thanks Cassie!  
• that I have been feeling down on myself because I've really been slacking lately on exercising and eating right, so I made a calendar.  Everyday I'm going to do some kind of cardio, strength training, and a wellness activity (like whiten my teeth or put a mask on, things that make you feel so good when you do them, but forget to or don't take the time to do them)  I'm on day 2 and so far so good!!  Wish me luck! 
•  I'm already bored with my swimming suits this year
• that the only reason I remembered to share the egg-free ice cream recipe is because I can't stop thinking about the batch I made on Sunday!
• that I'm getting baby fever....bad!!  Everyone around me is having a tiny baby and Brody is growing up so fast!!  It makes me sad, but I really do want to wait until he is a little older....so if anyone needs a babysitter for the newborn-Call Me!!
• I sent a secret blog email last week when I was pissy, sorry if I offended anyone
• I wish I would have lived in the city at some point in my life....although I'm sure I would be 20 lbs heavier having a Starbucks at every corner
• I'm so excited that my sister is going to Mexico next week!  Yay for them!  I joke (but I'm serious) that if she comes home pregnant then I'm calling that kid Jose for the rest of it's life!  Bahahaha
• I don't catch up on my Sunday TV until about Wed or Thur

Egg-Free Home Made Ice Cream

So the summer I was pregnant I craved Home Made Ice Cream, but I couldn't eat the raw eggs that were typically in most recipes so I found this  and have used it ever since.  I love it!!

6 cups of milk
1 cup suger
a pinch of salt, I always forget it
a can of evaporated milk
a can of condensed milk

throw it in an ice cream maker and let it do it's thing!!!