Category Archives: PLEASANT EVENTS

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So…for Thanksgiving, I made pies, a turkey (for my first time ever) and a 16 layered Jell-O. So that pretty much fills my cooking quota for the rest of the year.The effort alone on the turkey was worth an award … Continue reading

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A Thanksgiving Jell-O to Remember

For many years I’ve been creating discussion worthy masterpieces with Jell-O.  This year was no different. I racked my brain thinking about what I could do this year that I had not done before when my friend Amy suggested individual … Continue reading

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The Thanksgiving Legend–Rainbow Jell-O

No one is more committed to holiday tradition than me, especially if that tradition involves wasting enormous amounts of time and effort meticulously crafting Jello. Many years ago I began what would turn into my Thanksgiving passion. Through the years … Continue reading

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Pleasant Event #275 Attend Concert or Play…I think this counts

Many of you know I’m ticking fun things off a list.  You should try it, it’s really very fun. I’ve been working on this list for almost a year now and I’ve done some things I ordinarily NEVER would have … Continue reading

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Complete The Task–Simplify Your Life

Have you ever had a little problem that bothered you, maybe a lot?  Something that every time you saw it, it made you sad, nervous or angry? You don’t have to live like that.  Take the time to simplify and … Continue reading

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And the Disney On Ice Ticket Winner is…

I’m so excited to announce the winner for the Disney on Ice 100 years of Magic ticket vouchers. And the winner is… a Rafflecopter giveaway You now have 48 hours to contact me and claim the tickets before a new … Continue reading

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I Spoke At a Conference–Utah Latina Bloggers

So I spoke this weekend at the Utah Latina Bloggers Conference. (Notice my name at the 12:50 time slot.) Yeah, it was kinda a big deal for me. It was my first speaking engagement as a blogger and it was … Continue reading

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Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic–Ticket Giveaway!!!

We recently took a family trip to Disneyland.  Even though we’ve been many times before and we encountered various hardships on our way, the happiest place on earth did not disappoint! We spent three fun-filled days at Disneyland riding rides, … Continue reading

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Sunny’s New Passion

My little girl was dying to ride “The Big Eli” The Ferris Wheel the Carnies bring every year on the 4th of July.  She anticipated the 4th all year long for this purpose. She is not a lover of scary … Continue reading

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Thin Crust Pizza? Yes Please!

While I was in my twenties I spent a few years living in upstate New York.  I thought I loved pizza before I went, but while I was there I discovered my true love–great, thin crust, New York style pizza.  … Continue reading

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