After 12 long, challenging, exciting, exhausting weeks, it’s over. And WE DID IT! Midlife at the Oasis has been named Blogger Idol 2013, and I couldn’t be prouder. … [Read more...] about thank you!
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twisted mixtape tuesdays: american idols!
This week’s Twisted Mixtape Tuesday theme is Dealer’s Choice, so I chose “American Idols” because, well, I have an ulterior motive. You see, this week is also the finale of Blogger Idol, and I’m hoping you’ll be inspired to take a few seconds and vote for me. There are just … [Read more...] about twisted mixtape tuesdays: american idols!
3 reasons i’m grateful for the mitsubishi outlander sport
One of the many things I included on my gratitude list this year was the fact that my friend, Josh, sent over a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport for me to test and review during Thanksgiving week since both of my kids were going to be home and we only have two cars now. … [Read more...] about 3 reasons i’m grateful for the mitsubishi outlander sport
let’s rock the blogger idol vote!
If it’s Thursday, it must be time for me to start begging for votes again. Thanks to all of you, I’m in the Top 3 of Blogger Idol, and I hope you’ll help me get to the Finals. It literally takes five seconds to vote, and you don’t have to register for anything, sign in or … [Read more...] about let’s rock the blogger idol vote!
talking about teen dating violence with elin stebbins waldal, author of “tornado warning”
Last week, Chris Keith, blogger at Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy, was murdered -- along with her oldest son -- by her estranged husband, who then killed himself. The other three children were at their grandparents' house. … [Read more...] about talking about teen dating violence with elin stebbins waldal, author of “tornado warning”
the best movies of 2013
Today’s the day the San Diego Film Critics Society gets together for our annual end-of-the-year vote. It’s always fascinating because the movies we choose to award collectively are often different than the ones that make our own Best lists. You can check out our nominees … [Read more...] about the best movies of 2013
might as well face it
I love love songs. Not cheesy ones – although I admit some of those do make me cry, too – but ones that have so much emotion in them, you can totally feel the passion. … [Read more...] about might as well face it
the post-thanksgivukkah weigh-in
Are there any words more frightening than that title? As I admitted to you after Thanksgivukkah last week, I indulged a little (a little? ha ha ha!) too much in my mom's irresistible potato latkes and mandel bread. … [Read more...] about the post-thanksgivukkah weigh-in