Hubby and Me

The article written by Victor Flowers

My husband and I recently moved here so he could take a job and it’s been tough getting back into the swing of things. I know we’ve got a long way to go to get everything organized again but you know, it’s hard being a stay at home mom and having to move to a new city where you don’t know anyone or anything.

I miss my family the most but thankfully I went to http://www.clear-internet.com/ right after we moved in so I would have reliable internet at the house – the way my family communicates is via an email chain and that’s the easiest way for me to be in touch. I’m glad we’re here doing this as a little family but I can’t wait until NEXT Christmas when I get to see everyone again. There are only so many days in the week and it’s tough trying to talk to everyone all at once – I really miss my mom the most but she’s coming for an extended visit soon and I can’t wait!

Columbiana

My husband and I just watch the movie COLUMBIANA yesterday, starring Zoe Saldana. It was a story about a little girl who grew up in Columbia, and whose family was killed do to drug violence. She vows to revenge her family and dedicates her life to making that possible.

I do not want to give too much away, the point I want to get to is this.... It made me think about my kids and how I want them to be prepared for any situation that comes their way. The goofy stuff that has been going on in my mom and dads neighborhood already had me on edge, and this movie made me think more about preparedness.

Most of us will hopefully never have to mess with a drug lord or anything like that, but I would like to have my kids ready for things they may encounter. everyday in the news you hear about more and more things like bombs, shootings, break ins, etc.

How do I balance the innocence with their safety?

Movie poster from IMDB.COM

Safety

Do you think there is ever such a thing as SAFE ENOUGH? I mean I know I am not going to actually put my kids in a bubble, but other than that I do not really think you can be safe enough or careful enough.

I need to vent because there has been several instances lately in my mom and dad's neighborhood. I do not want to say exactly what because I do not like to give criminals their 15 minutes of fame or attention. The problem we are having is that local law enforcement seems to think it is none of our business is there is something hazardous going on down the street.

Wouldn't you want to know if a neighbor was up to no good, or there was anything that may harm your family going on? I say let ME decide if it is important enough that I want to make my family leave the area or keep an extra eye out for something out of place.

Just remember to be safe and keep your eyes open everyone, you never know these days...sadly enough. But it is always better to be SAFE than SORRY!

Suburgatory

Thanks for the post, Vernon Lowe

There was a show that came on last year in the slot between The Middle and Modern Family called Better with You, and I was a big fan. It would appear based on its ratings that I was one of the few fans, unfortunately. This is not surprising, as I have different taste than a lot of people. Many of my favorite shows over the years have been canceled prematurely (in my opinion). The point is, I was disappointed that Better with You wasn’t returning this year. But! It turned out to be quite lucky, as the show that replaced it, Suburgatory, is thoroughly awesome. It appears so far that it’s doing far better in the ratings, so hopefully it sticks around for more than this season. The premise is that a single father moves his teenaged daughter from Manhattan to the suburbs, which is evidently a fate worse than hell. I live in the suburbs, and I don’t necessarily feel the same way, but the way the writers exemplify life in the suburbs is nothing short of genius. Every aspect is completely over the top, from the sweatsuit-clad soccer moms to the promiscuous high school girls. I love every second of it. Check it out on expertsatellite.com.

Not so Extreme Couponer

How many of you watch that TLC show EXTREME COUPONING? I love watching this show. I do not think my nerves could take pulling off a shopping trip like that, but it is fun to watch.

I have gotten in to couponing though. I figure, why not use a coupon if it is there,, it is like free money right? At the very minimum I usually save more than enough to cover the gas to get to and from the store. These days every little bit helps.

I have also signed up with a few internet couponing sites, and some Facebook coupon tipsters. To my it is like a hobby that may save my family a little bit of money at the same time....win win!

What is your favorite couponing site or tip?

The Kids

I appreciate the guest post, Vito Rivers

My kids are really great and we’ve decided to start letting them travel with us more often. They’re old enough now that they can really appreciate all the world has to offer and we don’t have to babysit them 24/7 so I’m not as worried about it ruining our vacation. We have www.SatelliteTvFamily.com satellite at home and we’ve been watching the Travel Channel together a lot to get ideas for where we want to go next and right now it seems like it’s going to be a fight between Yellowstone National Park and South America somewhere, likely Uruguay or Peru.

My kids are really neat little adults and it amazes me they’ve got such sophisticated taste in travel but we’re going to have to find some way to afford three extra plane tickets…easier said than done! My husband and I are really excited to share our love for travel with them, though, so I think in the end every penny we spend on their expenses will be totally worth it.

More on Running

I have a good friend who likes to run at the gym as her main form of exercise. I do good to walk on a treadmill at 3mph for 20 minutes. She can go at a full out run for 5 miles or more, I would love to be able to run like that.

She usually runs on a treadmill because it is easier on her joints. It does not matter where I run,,,err,,,walk, I hurt when I am done. I know it will take me a while to get back into shape, but it sure does not feel great getting there. I know that eventually I will feel better once I get my cardiovascular in better condition, I just have a long road to travel to get there.

I love long slow walks, or hikes, but people that are out jogging or running always looks so relaxed and free to me. I want to have to option of running when I want to, or when I need to. It would be so great to be able to play longer with the kids without getting winded or being sore for three days after.

What is your preferred exercise for relaxation? How about for all out fitness?