{4 boyz and a Mom 2}: November 2007

Sad News First... Let's Scrap has now closed its doors. Hop on over to the Let's Scrap Blog and read more about it there. :( Its to sad to talk about here.

Now I am an Official Adult.. so I thought I would share something FUNNY I found yesterday.. ON My Birthday.. LOL I wasn't looking for it either it Just showed up LMAO here it is....

Nice compilation again. You are grown and responsible gentleman/woman when :

1. Your houseplants are alive, and you can’t smoke any of them.

2. Having sex in a twin bed is out of the question.

3. You keep more food than beer in the fridge.

4. 6:00 AM is when you get up, not when you go to bed.

5. You hear your favorite song in an elevator.

6. You watch the Weather Channel.

7. Your friends marry and divorce instead of “hook up” and “break up”.

8. You go from 130 days of vacation time to 14.

9. Jeans and a sweater no longer qualify as “dressed up”.

10. You’re the one calling the police because those %&@# kids next door won’t turn down the stereo.

11. Older relatives feel comfortable telling sex jokes around you.

12. You don’t know what time Taco Bell closes anymore.

13. Your car insurance goes down and your car payments go up.

14. You feed your dog Science Diet instead of McDonald’s leftovers.

15. Sleeping on the couch makes your back hurt.

16. You take naps.

17. Dinner and a movie is the whole date instead of the beginning of one.

18. Eating a basket of chicken wings at 3 AM would severely upset, rather than settle, yourstomach.

19. You go to the drug store for ibuprofen and antacid, not condoms and pregnancy tests.

20. A $4.00 bottle of wine is no longer “pretty good shit”.

21. You actually eat breakfast food at breakfast time.

22. “I just can’t drink the way I used to” replaces “I’m never going to drink that much again”.

23. 90% of the time you spend in front of a computer is for real work.

24. You drink at home to save money before going to a bar.

25. When you find out your friend is pregnant you congratulate them instead of asking, “Oh shit, what the hell happened?”

What do you think is this you? Taken from this site.

No freebie haven't had a whole LOTTA time! LOL :)
AND I am Purging PAST Freebies today... Once they are gone... they are gone.
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How much of the world's trees are cut down for paper manufacturing?
Paper manufacturing accounts for 28% of all of the trees that are cut down. More trees are planted every year than are chopped down. On an average, when a tree is harvested for making paper, five more are planted in its place.

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The real hero is always a hero by mistake; he dreams of being an honest coward like everybody else.
—Umberto Eco

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Babe in the woods
A babe in the woods is a naive, defenceless, young person.

Labels: funstuff, idiom, life, quote

Its My Birthday!! :)

Yes. Its my birthday.. :) And I have to tell you last nite the Chat was AMAZING!!! It was so much fun and definitely lifted my spirits after being sick and sick for so long!! There were TONS of Freebies and Even MORE Freebies... I thought I would take a second and Let you all know about chats. Because I know people are just scared to go to them. okay if you can talk on the phone you can join a chat.. Because thats all its about it. You "Talk"(Chat) to other people in Real time. thats it. You dont need to bring your glue or your scissors or your layout... that would be a little impossible... LOL But You just show up Say Hello and chat away! :) LOL not to hard and FUN! :) Anyway... I told the girls last nite that I would show some of my photography since my photography blog is gone now.... so Let me see what I can find..

I have a couple other things I was going to do too.. but I have to work on it a bit LOL
Also the Newsletter may not be coming out this week... Holidays are a busy time and I know you know that. I have a Party this weekend and then Well you know how the holidays are. LOL :)

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Someone Requested my Background as a paper.. and With special Thanks to Graffi Here it is. :)

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************************************Fact of the Day***********************************

How much money does the paper product industry generate each year?
The forest and paper products industry generates $200 billion in sales annually, and is a chief exporter for the United States.

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The object of a bunker or trap is not only to punish a physical mistake, to punish lack of control, but also to punish pride and egotism.
—Charles Blair Macdonald

***********************************Idiom of the Day**********************************

Babe in arms
A babe in arms is a very young child, or a person who is very young to be holding a position.

DONT FORGET!!!

Dont Forget!!!

I Hope to see you all there!!! :) yes.. the Grab bag has a few things you could see in the Freebies tonight!! :) WOOT WOOT:)

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(No Freebie today.. Freebie TONIGHT@ the Chat!!!!)

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************************************Fact of the Day***********************************

Toilet paper Facts:
You can add glitter and/or little pieces of paper to make it look nice.
· Go outside. Pour the mix on the screen. Spread it into the shape of paper you want.
· Take the screen inside; put something on it that will absorb the starch like towels or newspaper.
· Put a heavy book on top of it to press it down.
· Wait 24 hours. By then it should be done.

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The story of the curve ball is the story of the game itself. Some would say of life itself.
—Martin Quigley

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Axe to grind
If you have an axe to grind with someone or about something, you have a grievance, a resentment and you want to get revenge or sort it out. In American English, it is 'ax'.

Labels: funstuff, idiom, quote

yes I know I have missed a few days.. I dont want to miss blogging but I am Really sick.. I just can't shake this one very well :( I have a Immune difficiency and Sometimes its harder for me to bounce back :( BUT... I will not miss this Chat and I hope you will attend too :) Huge kit for you all :) MISS YOU all more than you know... I even missed the black friday shopping. Just not been feeling up to doing anything much really :( Leave me note.. I miss you all.. thank you cher for the Beautiful cards they are great and the boys loved them too. And thank you Kyra for the birthday wishes but you didn't miss it yet.. My birthday is November 29 :) okay Love you all and pray that I dont hack up a lung. :( No I dont smoke(I did a few years back tho)... Its just that bad. :(

SHELL!!!!! I would pop on hello I am afraid if I do.. I will never get back off.... LOVE YOU!!!!

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************************************Fact of the Day***********************************

How was the rag stock made into paper?
The rags were dissected by stripping machines, and boiled in large vats for over twelve hours. After the boiling process, the rags are steamed, pressure-washed and rinsed for five hours. The rags are then bleached, drained, and "beaten" to reduce the bleaching chemicals and turn it into pulp. To attain the consistency that is needed, the pulp is transferred through tubes and valves. Eventually, it is pumped into the containers of the papermaking machine. The sheets that are made pass through two different rolls: a copper steam-heated drier roll and a polishing roll. The final product is divided into squares, packaged in volume, and shipped to vendors.

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"I owe a lot to my parents, especially my mother and father."
Greg Norman, Golfer

***********************************Idiom of the Day**********************************

Average Joe
An average Joe is an ordinary person without anything exceptional about them.

IM BACK!! :)

Okay I am Feeling ALOT better Unfortuanately.. I dont have a freebie for you because I haven't had time to work on anything for you all. So you will have to bare with me until I can get something for you all :)

I want to thank you all for your comments and Caring and let you all know how much I Really appreciate it and Loved to read them :) they all made me smile:) HUGS!! :)

SO this is a busy week for me. My Birthday is coming... and We have a Christmas Party already this next weekend!! I KNOW!!! WOW!!! :) LOL :) Its the season I guess :) okay. :) Will let you go so I can get things done :) HUGS and love you all! :)

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************************************Fact of the Day***********************************

1596- Flushing Toilet invented- by Sir John Harrington a British nobleman and godson to Queen Elizabeth I. He invented a valve that when pulled would release the water from the water closet. Sir John suggested flushing at least twice a day. Rumor has it that this is where the name the "john" originated. In 1819 the Silent valve was patented by Albert Giblin in England. This allowed a toilet to be flushed more efficiently. Albert worked for Thomas Crapper who had a successful plumbing business. It is most likely that Thomas bought the patent from Albert and then marketed the toilet successfully. (Toilet is a French word meaning 'the act of washing, dressing and preparing oneself')

***********************************Quote of the Day**********************************

The students were staring at her in the manner of those who have heard of the species 'female' but have never expected to get this close to one.
- Terry Pratchett, "Soul Music"

***********************************Idiom of the Day**********************************

Barefaced liar
A barefaced liar is one who displays no shame about lying even if they are exposed.

Labels: Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving! :)

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Happy Thanksgiving! :)

I just wanted to tell you all Happy Thanksgiving!! Check all my stores.. I know you will enjoy some of the sales going on :) HUGS:)

Thank you all for your get well wishes.. and for the emails and comments. I appreciate You all.. I am MORE than Thankful for all of you.. and thanks to my Grandma Especially:) Love you Grandma:) HUGS:)

AND ONE MORE THING!!!

I am also going to take a day or two after thankgiving to spend with family. I know I miss you all but my family does too :) HUGS:) Love you all!!! :)

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Just jumped on to tell you I am still not better :( And the whole family is sick. Fevers and all now :( Its a pain in the butt.. Its hard to take care of the kids when you are just as miserable as them. Hubby is sick too. but He is on his own. I can't possibly take care of him too. Here is your freebie and I am going to post the Member of the week at Lets Scrap Blog, check it out. HUGS:) Take care everyone!

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>> General Paper Facts <<>***********************************Quote of the Day**********************************

The first symptom of love in a young man is timidity, in a girl it is boldness. The two sexes have a tendency to approach, and each assumes the qualities of the other.
- Victor Hugo

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At the end of your tether
(UK) If you are at the end of your tether, you are at the limit of your patience or endurance.

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I am going back to bed soon. just wanted you all to get your freebie for today. HUGS

IM SORRY SHELL!!! HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you better be ready to go shopping when I get back!!!

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************************************Fact of the Day***********************************

>> How is Recycled Kraft Paper used? <<

Sensitivity to the environment on the part of more and more people makes them willing to try this grade of paper. It has successfully been used as newspaper bottom wrap, toilet tissue, garment underlay paper, textile wrappers, interleavers, internal carton packaging, void filler, dust covers and box/tray liners. Other uses include bundling and stuffing.

***********************************Quote of the Day**********************************

Neither a Fortress nor a Maidenhead will hold out long after they begin to parly.
- Benjamin Franklin

***********************************Idiom of the Day**********************************

At the end of your rope
(USA) If you are at the end of your rope, you are at the limit of your patience or endurance.

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okay.. can you believe I woke up this morning with a sore throat and stuffy nose :( OHHH I hate this time of year. And Exactly how many colds do we need a year? Seriously.. isn't being sick ONE time per year enough for all of you? and I hate to bring this up again... But if we can develop nanotechnology and baby's can be born in Test tubes.. HOW COME we have NO CURE for the common cold? or Sinus infections? WHY???? Is all of our funding going to the wrong things these days? how come I dont hear about those type of things on the voting ballots.. Why can't we vote.. yes lets spend out money here... not here. I think that would speak more from the people than having our GOVERNMENT decide where the money be spent.. Just a thought. LOL :) okay have to get some more tissues for my nose.. HUGS:)

CT layouts :) Yes.. they have been Working hard again!! :) Check out the beautiful work they have to share with us.
THANKS GIRLS!!! You Layouts Are more and more amazing everyday! :) HUGS!!!

Magical Melody -Get Kit Here, Here, or Here.

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************************************Fact of the Day***********************************

>> The pentagon uses…? << "The pentagon uses, on average, about 666 rolls of toilet paper every day."

***********************************Quote of the Day**********************************

When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder a second seems like an hour. That's relativity.
- Albert Einstein

***********************************Idiom of the Day**********************************

At the end of the day
This is used to mean 'in conclusion' or 'when all is said and done'.

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Nina is excited and so are we!!! check this out!!

whooooohoooooo!!!

i received an email that i am in the spotlight on the

Dishin’ the Digi- Coast 2 Coast show on DiScTalkRadio

The show will run from 11/13 - 11/19

you should check it out! there´s a coupon goodie waiting for you!

uh i am really really really excited! i never expected to be in the spotlight….lol!

have fun!!!!

Rikki's Got an amazing New kit out check this out!!
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Get this Brag Book here!

Here is a layout by LeslieH using Rikki's Great Kit!

Manu is busy busy busy working on some more GREAT stuff for you.. While she is.. check out these FABULOUS items of Hers!
Grugy Scribbles Here

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And LeslieH Designs has a new kit out.

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************************************Fact of the Day***********************************

>> What is Kraft paper? <<

In 1883, a German inventor named Carl Dahl discovered that adding sodium sulfate to the soda process produced a very strong pulp. This discovery produced the Kraft process. Kraft means strength in German. During the early 1900's, the Kraft process became the most important pulping process.

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"A waste land lit by holy candles."
- Sean O'Casey, describing the Ireland of his time

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At the drop of a hat
If you would do something at the drop of a hat, you'd do it immediately.

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I am Actually a little scared for my birthday thats coming up... I didn't think I would talk to you all about my fears of my birthday.. but Seriously.. I feel like my childhood is officially over.. like I have gone thru the door.. and The 3 and 0 are the lock and KEY that will keep me from EVER changing my mind... Well I am Really like that 3 year old that is running from you to keep from going to bed. LOL but eventually is conqured by the inevitable. LOL HAHAHA :) Anyway... SO I have decided I am changing my Birthday to February.. I am going to count on the Leap Years to keep me young :) LOL HAHAHA:)

Alright here is the freebie.. Again it goes with the Tattered Love Letters kit :) WOOT:) HUGS:)

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************************************Fact of the Day***********************************

>> What other resources are good substitutes for wood in the production of paper? <<

Paper is now produced from kenaf, hemp, wheat straw, banana stalk, organic cotton, sugarcane, even denim scraps and recycled U.S. currency.

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"Whoever heard of such a mixture of languages in one army, since there were French, Flemings, Frisians, Gauls, Sayonards, Lotharingians, Allemani, Bavarians, Normans, English, Scots, Aquitanians, Italians, Danes, Apulians, Iberians, Bretons, Greeks and Armenians."
- Fulcher of Chartes, participant in the first Crusade

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At the coalface
If you work at the coalface, you deal with the real problems and issues, rather than sitting in a office discussing things in a detached way.

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OKAY I guess yesterday's post didn't go thru... ARG!!! The internet is doing sooooo many wired things today.. Its Windy AS HECK!!! and with that.. My connection is VERY VERY Very poor. :(

(SHELL If you are looking for me on HELLO its because my connection isn't strong enough to stay logged on and I dont get past the first splash screen on yahoo and hello :(

I guess its a sign that winter is finally on its way.. BLAH!!! and I can't get links to all my stuff I would post so I will just put up the freebies since I have a that already here. :) Now I hope this one goes thru.. yesterdays post didn't go thru so I hope This one does. :) HUGS!!! MISS YOU ALL!! :) HUGS:)

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************************************Fact of the Day***********************************

>> How can hemp be used to make toilet paper? <<

Both the fiber (bast) and pulp (hurd) of the hemp plant can be used to make toilet paper. Fiber paper was the first kind of paper, and the first batch was made out of hemp in ancient China. Fiber paper is thin, tough, brittle, and a bit rough. Pulp paper is not as strong as fiber paper, but it is easier to make, softer, thicker, and preferable for most everyday purposes. The toilet paper we use most today is a `chemical pulp' paper made from trees. Hemp pulp toilet paper can be made without chemicals from the hemp hurd. Most hemp paper made today uses the entire hemp stalk, bast and hurd. High-strength fiber paper can be made from the hemp baste, also without chemicals. According to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, one acre of hemp can produce 4 times more paper than one acre of trees!

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"This is the epitaph I want on my tomb: Here lies one of the most intelligent animals who ever appeared on the face of the earth."
- Benito Mussolini

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At sea
If things are at sea, or all at sea, they are disorganized and chaotic.

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Thank you!! :) Freebie

THANK YOU ALL for your comments and Hugs:) Whew I didn't think I was going to get to post today.. I was going to have withdrawls!!! The internet is acting goofy today.. off and on off and on.. I hopefully can keep saving my post so I can get this out to you all :)

SO... I have been spending alot of time doing research and I would REALLY love to know.. Which Sites send you here? How do you get here? Do you have me on a reader? a feed? I have ALOT of feeds in my Google reader... I have been a little Slack in the advertising department.. And LOVE that you all visit me and spend time with me here. I am VERY appreciative!!!:) You have NO Idea! :) I love all my readers and supporters so very much. Without you I would have NO motivation! HUGS to you all!:)

Here is the Todays Download... it is still another addon to the tattered Love letters. I hope you enjoy it :) HUGS:)

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************************************Fact of the Day***********************************

>> Are there papermaking companies that actually use all paper alternatives for their production? <<>

"I do not like this word bomb. It is not a bomb; it is a device which is exploding."
- Jacques Le Blanc, French ambassador to New Zealand, describing France's nuclear testing, 1995

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At odds
If you are at odds with someone, you cannot agree with them and argue.

Labels: Freebie, funstuff, idiom, quote, Thanks

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So as some of you know I am Totally addicted to the STUMBLE button.. When you push it takes you to a categorized topic. For instance my favorite categories are Art, history, education, photography, geography.... and then I click the stumble button and they bring up Random pages about my topics i like, that I NEVER knew I Needed to know. LOL :) Its soo Awesome!! :)
You can learn more about it here. http://www.stumbleupon.com/

some Sites that I have stumbled upon.. are These...(dont forget to right click on the link and Open in New TAB or Window)

http://freerice.com/index.php a GREAT Charity type site. You do the Quiz and for everyone you get right they donate 10 grains of Rice!! :)

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/splash.htm thats my love for Art history. If you love to learn about the past in art that is a Great website:)

http://www.guerrillamail.com/ Ever need a Disposable email.. Just need an email that you are only going to need for a few hours... Here you go! :)

Well I will save the rest... :) I will share more another day. Don't want to make you fall asleep LOL.

Well.. Not much going on around here.. We went to town yesterday and took the boys to the playground to play.. boy did they have fun!! And BOY did mom get lots of pictures LOL :) I know.. My camera is attached to my head.. NO seriously it is. LOL HAHAHA:) HUGS:) Enjoy your day!! :)

I wanted to also let you all know how much I appreciate each and everyone of you. Please... Leave some love.. Please!! :) I sure would love a pick me up today.. HUGS:)

OH I love this freebie!! :) I hope you do too :) Again all these Freebies here match my Tattered Love letters Kit. If you get the freebies and the buy the kit you should have a Wonderful almost Mega kit. ;)

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************************************Fact of the Day***********************************

>> Who produces the largest source of tree-free paper? <<

One of the most complete sources for tree-free paper is the Oregon-based Fiber Options Paper Company catalog. Owner Karen Wood points out that plants like kenaf produce four times as much fiber per acre per year as trees, and that the plants' shorter fibers also make them more easily recyclable. "You can also recycle tree-free paper right along with your wood-based paper," she says.

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"The genius of you Americans is that you never make clear-cut stupid moves, only complicated stupid moves which make us wonder at the possibility that there may be something to them we are missing."
- Gamel Abdel Nasser, President Of Egypt

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At loose ends
(USA) If you are at a loose end, you have spare time but don't know what to do with it.

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Sweetly Shell and a Freebie

I have another new kit to share with you all :) This one is dedicated to my bestest friend Shell :) HUGS Shell :)

You can get this kit at SDK and get it now while The Whole store is on sale.. they are STILL celebrating 2 year birthday!! :) WOOT Head over there now!!

THE CT's Been so busy!!! :) check out what they have to share with you! :)

From Melody...A Beautiful Memorial page.

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Tattered Love Letters Kit here

An AWESOME Layout from Shell for a Challenge at MooTwoDesigns

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Stacy's Beach Kit here

Beautiful pages from Pammyj

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Harvest Thanks Kit here

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Harvest Thanks Kit here

Amazing layouts from Heavenly anomaly

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Gorgeous layout from Indaba

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>> What is "kenaf" and how is it used in papermaking? <<>

"I surrender this rifle to you through my young son, whom I now desire to teach in this manner that he has become a friend of the Americans. I wish him to learn the habits of the whites and to be educated as their sons are educated. I wish it to be remembered that I was the last man of my tribe to surrender my rifle. This boy has given it to you, and he now wants to know how he is going to make a living."
- Sitting Bull, to Major Brotherton, preparing for reservation life [4]

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At loggerheads
If people are at loggerheads, they are arguing and can't agree on anything.

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MySpaceTV Videos: Remember Me by Juke Box Johnny!

MySpaceTV Videos: Remember Me by Juke Box Johnny!

This really moved me and I felt like I should share it with you all too :) a 15 year old did this.. She did Amazing! :)

Sale New kit and a Freebie

Big Sale at Scrappin Digi Kreations its thier Huge Birthday Sale!! :)

Also My New kit is up there Magical Melody. ON sale now! :)

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>> What is Paper Recovery? <<

Paper recovery is the practice of collecting paper for recycling or some other end use (such as composting). The recovery is accomplished in many ways. The most visible method is residential curbside recycling programs, which collects a variety of paper types generated by households. However, the majority of recovered paper originates from the business and industrial sectors. About 20 percent of all paper recovered is "preconsumer" paper. (paper that never reaches consumers). Pre-consumer paper is generated by sources such as converters (businesses that take rolls of paper and convert them into finished products) and printers (e.g., misprints and overruns). In 15 years, the U.S. paper recovery rate has nearly doubled from approximately 25 percent in 1985 to almost 50 percent. Some grades are highly recovered; for example, old corrugated containers (OCC) has a 70 percent recovery rate.

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"Nothing but nakedness and starvation has driven this man to submission, and that not on his own account but for the sake of his children."
- Captain Walter Clifford, escorting Sitting Bull to capitivity [4]

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At full tilt
If something is at full tilt, it is going or happening as fast or as hard as possible.

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New Freebie

Do Not forget to stop over at the Let's Scrap Blog and pick up the Freebies there!! :)

OKay so Curtis had a day off of school. LOL Do your kids always tell you at the last min. We dont have school tomorrow Like AFTER you already studied spelling words and looked for show and tell and all that? LOL GEESH LOL

(not sure why its not showing the whole pic today.. its being difficult LOL)

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>> Which paper manufacturers have the highest recycled paper utilization rate? <<

Tissue manufacturers have one of the highest recycled paper utilization rates in the paper and paperboard industry; over 60 percent in recent years. That means that tissue manufacturers require 60 tons of recovered paper for every 100 tons of tissue paper produced.

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"I have killed, robbed and injured too many white men to believe in a good peace. They are medicine and I would eventually die a lingering death. I had rather die on the field of battle. Look at me, see if I am poor, or my people either. The whites may get me at last, as you say, but I will have good times till then. You are fools to make yourselves slaves to a piece of fat bacon, some hard-tack, and a little sugar and coffee."
- Sitting Bull, Sioux Chief, speech encouraging resistance to White encroachment (1867) [4]

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At each other's throats
If people are at each other's throats, they are fighting, arguing or competing ruthlessly.

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Freebie

I hope everyone is liking the Freebies.. they are on the same color pallet as the Torn Love Letters. :) You can still get them for awhile.. :) So What has been going on? Its so funny because the day before I write my blog I have so much I want to say and I even write down what I want to say but then I either forget or I dont remember what I meant when I wrote it down LOL I am just going to have to write it when I think about it LOL

All the leaves have now fallen from the trees. I look out the window and it still looks like it slightly warm. Yesterday I was so happy with how much weight I have lost(yes I am Trying Still) That I took the boys out for a walk in town.. they had fun.. but it was soooooo windy.. I Really wasn't that bad till we got out and were walking. anyway.. they were in the wagon.. and when you got 2 big boys in a wagon AND the wind... it makes for quite the workout.. and not very enjoyable for me LOL so We went for about an hour walk and then we called it quits. They had fun and thats the most important thing. :)

So... I have a new kit but its not up in my stores yet so Although I am excited to show you I will wait till i see it up in the stores:) HUGS!!! :)

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>> Does using and producing recycled paper help save our natural resources? <<

In the early 1970s, an EPA study for Congress concluded that using one ton of 100% recycled paper saves 4,100 kwh of energy (enough to power the average home for six months) and 7,000 gallons of water. It also keeps more than 60 pounds of pollution out of the air and saves 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space, which is increasingly important as many local landfills near their capacity. Paper industry representatives have actually estimated that one ton of recycled paper saves approximately 17 trees.

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"The life my people want is a life of freedom. I have seen nothing that a white man has, houses or railways or clothing or food, that is as good as the right to move in the open country and live in our fashion."
- Sitting Bull, Chief of the Lakota Sioux

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At death's door
If someone looks as if they are at death's door, they look seriously unwell and might actually be dying.

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Stumble and Freebie

Okay So I have a minute to talk today. LOL its been so crazy Halloween, My hubby's Grandmother was not feeling well.. I do have to say she looked 75% better when we saw her at Grandpa's Birthday party.. I think she still has some coughing but looks soooo much better! :)

Curtis is doing GREAT with school. OH and Thanks Olga and Everyone that helped with the homeschooling stuff.. Kim Was AMAZING:) she linked me to some really great and helpful sites. SO I guess I didn't know homeschooling was so FREEISH.. Like they don't say You have to know addition by the time they are Age..... they don't specify things like that and noone really ever talks about things like that so you always think the worst.. anyway.. I can do it. :) I have decided if We move... I MAY home school.. but Curtis wants to be with his friends for now. :) which is fine with me LOL :)

Kyle and Clint- so busy busy busy.. they are doing great.. they have conversations with each other.. and I can understand them!! :) but they mostly just fight.... It sure wears on ya... I hope they don't fight all the time. I NEED A vacation! LOL :)

OH I found a few cool Sites. I am a Huge STUMBLER!!! :) okay You have to get it... Here is the link.
It is so much fun! you put in a few predetermined Areas.. Your likes and dislikes.. and it take you to Random sites that is something you might like.. Its AWESOME! :) Here are a few sites that I have found that are Really cool! :)

http://www.usersmanualguide.com/
http://thebudgetgraph.com/site/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1&zenid=5b59930f53253519fbdc66c86d673c44
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/splash.htm

Those are just a few.. and if you find some that you want to share with me.. I WOULD LOVE to look!!!! :) Hope you like the ones I have shared. :) I'll put more up later! :) HUGS!!! Off to get some work done!! :)

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>> Is recycled paper cheaper than non-recycled paper? <<

No. Recycled paper can actually be more expensive to manufacture, and therefore possibly more expensive in price. Originally recycled paper was noticeably inferior to non-recycled paper, however today that gap has closed considerably and in many cases you cannot tell the difference. Today some brands come automatically with recycled content. Request a grade chart from the resource page for more information.

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"The Chevalier de la Salle left with a detachment, entered the Illinois area, took possession of the country in the name of Louis XIV, called it Louisiana in honour of this prince, and constructed a fort there; the Spaniards would have built a church, the English a tavern."
- Abbe Delaporte, "Le Voyageur Francais" (1769), on French exploration in the 1680s

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At arm's length
(India) If something is at arm's length, it is very close to you.

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Freebie

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>> How is recycled paper made? <<

Recycled paper, either pre or post-consumer materials needs to be washed and is often deinked prior to being pulped. The pulp goes through a bleaching process to make it whiter. There are many bleaching processes; New Leaf Paper chooses a processed chlorine free process. Once the pulp is bleached, it enters a series of phases including the following: the paper forming section; the press section where water is removed by pressing the wet paper between rolls and felts; and the drying section where the moisture content is reduced to the desired level; and the calendering section where the paper is compacted and smoothed progressively as it travels down a stack of steel rolls. After completion, the paper is stored in either rolls or cut into sheets.

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"I'm not very keen for doves or hawks. I think we need more owls."
- Senator George Aitken

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At a loose end
(UK) If you are at a loose end, you have spare time but don't know what to do with it.

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AA Batteries - 2 cell pack - usbcell.com

AA Batteries - 2 cell pack - usbcell.com

Here is a cool link.. You Need to check this out:) would be easier than trying to find that battery charger all the time!! LOL :)

Layouts and Freebie

I have a new Kit today!! :) WOOT Get those Vacation pictures scrapped now before the Holidays. Get them ready for those Gift albums With Stacy's Beach! :)
Click on the preview to go to the Store.. ITS ON SALE NOW!!!

Layouts from my WONDERFUL and Talents CT:)
They are so Awesome! I love you guys!! :)

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On to the Freebie... Now these freebies all go with the Tattered Love Letters kit. These were the Extras I had while making the kit. LOL I had so much I needed to wittle it down a bit.. and now you are getting the extras from that kit!! :) HUGS:)

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>> What is recycled paper? <<

Recycled paper is paper that contains fiber from waste paper. However, there is no universal agreement on the exact definition of this. The Paper Users' Environmental Forum Checklist states that recycled paper should include as high a proportion of post consumer waste fiber as possible. Post consumer waste is paper that has already been used for its final and intended purpose. Recycling paper is not only collecting wastepaper, but also using paper with recycled contents. Toilet paper with high-recycled content is neither expensive nor difficult to obtain.

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"On their side more men are standing, on ours more will fight!"
- Alexander 'The Great', rousing his troops before the battle of Guagamela (331 BC)

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Asleep at the wheel
If someone is asleep at the wheel, they are not doing their job or taking their responsibilities very carefully. 'Asleep at the switch' is an alternative.

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Freebie

This is going to be really quick. we are on our way out the door. Its hubby's Grandpa's Birthday party today.. His birthday was Halloween.. but today is when all the family will get together. so we are heading out the door but i wanted to get you your freebie for today.. so Here is it.. HUGS! :)

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>> How many consumer products will one cord of wood yield? <<

*1,000 pounds of toilet paper, or…
*30 Boston Rockers, or
*12 dining room tables (each table seats eight), or
*7,500,000 toothpicks, or
*460,000 personal checks, or
*89,870 sheets of letter head bond paper (size 8 ½" s 11"), or
*61,370 standard #10 envelopes, or
*14,384,000 commemorative-size postage stamps, or
*1,200 copies of the National Geographic, or
*2,700 copies of the average daily paper (35 pages), or
*250 copies of the Sunday New York Times, or
*942 one-pound books, or
*the heating value of one ton of coal, or
*the heating value of 200 gallons of fuel oil

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When Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept for there were no more worlds to conquer
- Milton, on Alexander 'The Great'

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Asleep at the switch
If someone is asleep at the switch, they are not doing their job or taking their responsibilities very carefully. 'Asleep at the wheel' is an alternative.

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Pics and a Freebie

So here are my little Turds :) I know this is not their Halloween costumes but this is the BEST pic of them all 3 together.. this was taken LAST Sunday.. Before Halloween At the Pumpkin patch. This was at the end of the Long exciting Day so they were happy to sit down and eat some popcorn.. anyway..

Yesterday was Curtis' Birthday.. OH it was good. He had his friend over which was is ONLY concern all night. They had a Great time. They are STILL playing as I am writing this.. OH I think I have pic of them.. Dont mind my messy house and the Cake isn't a Cake.. he wanted blueberry muffins.. so that is what he got.. he is SEVEN and the candle was for a 4 year old.. because I LOOKED AND LOOKED to find my regular candles.. and Hubby found THIS ONE in the cupboard.. LMAO i said.. Imagine this candle is 4 + 3 LOL Because he is doing addition in math at school so He knew what it ment.. LOL anyway I felt bad already and then later felt even worse. I dont think it was big deal to him, but to look back on those pictures I hope he doesn't think his mother was CRAZY! LOL

Here is the Birthday pic.

I did a layout for Nina This morning to try and get some challenges done. This one layout has taken out 3 or 4 challenges LOL WOOT WOOT:)

Credits: Tracy Drane template, NinaScraps kit Lena's World @ Oscraps and NDISB

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>> How does tissue texture make a difference in cleanliness? <<

KLEENEX COTTONELLE- "cushy ripple" tissue, a product designed to enhance the clean, fresh feeling
It is said the texture is the result of the patented technology that dries the tissue during the manufacturing process without compressing or embossing it. "This method, designed to clean better, permits the tissue to hold its rippled shape when wet," it added. (Kimberly-Clark)

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"All Cretans are liars."
- Epimenides... of Crete

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As you sow, so shall you reap
This means that if you do bad things to people, bad things will happen to you, or good things if you do good things.

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Freebie

DO NOT miss this HUGE commercial Use Grab BAG!! Made by 7 DESIGNERS!!! WOOT WOOT!! can't go wrong there!!! :)

Nina's New kit Available at www.oscraps.com and www.ndisb.com

every day moments is a new papercollection. all sets are sold separately or "all in one" as well.available at oscraps and ndisb.

doodlios. some fun doodles for the personal and funny touch on your pages-available at oscraps and ndisb.

and now another new kit i created exclusively for ndisb com. yay! i am featured designer of this month november! isn´t that cool? well, here´s my kit i made for you:exclusively at www.ndisb.com!!!

Rikki Says:

Yes, we have our own day now. Isn’t that fun? Loads of sites and shops have sales and events are going on all over the place. Polka Dot Potato has a lot of challenges with awesome prizes. Every challenge has a sponsor or host who will give a 15$ GC to the winner of the challenge. I am hosting a scraplift challenge. Hop on over to the DSD challenge forum to check them all out!

A lot of designers also have a sale going on. In my shop you will get a 30% discount on everything except for commercial licenses.

AND.... I just checked Manu's Store At DigiScrapShak AND her whole store seems to be on sale!! :) WOOT WOOT you dont want to miss THOSE prices! :)

Today is Curtis' 7th Birthday!!! I love you Curtis!!! Happy Birthday.. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH and are so PROUD of you!!

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>> What makes toilet paper soft? <<

During the drying process, the toilet paper sheet is adhered to one large steel cylinder to dry and is then scraped (or "creped" off) by a metal blade. "Creping" imparts flexibility and stretch into the sheet, while lowering the strength and density, resulting in soft tissue products. (Georgia-Pacific)

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The Earth is degenerating these days. Bribery and corruption abound. Children no longer mind their
parents, every man wants to write a book, and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching.
- Assyrian Stone Tablet, c.2800BC (Probably Apocryphal - but Funny)

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As the crow flies
This idiom is used to describe the shortest possible distance between two places.

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Huge Comm Use Sale FRIDAY!

Hope everyones Halloween was safe and fun. :) I have pictures of the boys but haven't gotten them on the computer yet.. been sooooo busy.. LOL but maybe soon :) Curtis was a Pirate.. Kyle and Clint were Super Hero's They wouldn't leave on their masks or any thing else LOL so you only get to see them in their capes. LOL But will have to show you when I get the pictures. :)

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>> What is wet-strength? <<

Normally, paper loses most of its strength when saturated with water, and one which retains more than 15% of its dry-strength when completely saturated with water may be correctly referred to as "wet-strength paper". (Etherington & Roberts)

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"We want to go in for suffering, and there may be torture. If we put the women in front the Government may hesitate to inflict on us all the penalty that they might otherwise inflict."
- Gandhi, explaining why he refused to all women on his anti-colonial salt march

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As the actress said to the bishop
(UK) This idiom is used to highlight a sexual reference, deliberate or accidental.

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