Citizen Sugar Happy Hour

What do you want for Christmas?

hausfrau — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:44:07 -0800

Lately I've been asked a lot what I want for Christmas.
So, what do you want for Christmas? Or Hanukkah or whatever you celebrate!

I'm Sad

lilkimbo — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:21:03 -0800

In the grand scheme of things, this is not a big deal at all and I know people have much bigger problems, so I hate to whine, but I'm going to for a second anyway.
My parents are in the process of selling their house right now. They've been kicking around the idea for a while, but they listed it and sold it quickly (I think they underpriced it) and they have their meeting to finalize everything on Thursday. They haven't found a new place to buy yet, so they decided to rent a house for a bit because they don't want to rush into buying something they don't want.
I know this is silly, but I am really sad about the fact that they will no longer own the house I grew up in. We have so many memories there and I love that house. We moved there when I was in second grade, so I spent more time there (by far) than in any other place we lived. They have a large wooded lot and the house is on a beautiful country road. Last Christmas, when my mom picked me up from the airport and drove down the street, the snow on the trees looked beautiful and I felt like I was home. (I love D.C., but for some reason, Ohio still feels like home to me.)
They are moving to a smaller house on a tiny lot on a typical suburban street. It just won't be the same.
Everything about the move makes sense. My mom has MS and my dad has been having horrible knee problems, so it's best for them to live somewhere without stairs. My sister is married, so she no longer lives there and I no longer even live in the same area; my parents don't need 3,000 square feet and 2.5 acres any more. My dad can't even take care of the yard like he used to. And, my mom will be closer to my sister, so she'll be able to watch her stepkids more. Like I said, everything makes sense.
But, I'm still upset about it. And I can't figure out exactly why. I think it's because I won't feel like anywhere is "home" now. My parents will have moved.(They are only moving about 15 miles, so it's not as if they're going far.) And I still don't feel like D.C. is home. When I go to Ohio for Thanksgiving, that will be the last time I ever set foot in the house I grew up in. I'm just sad.
Anyway, I know this is happy hour, so I'll stop with my complaining, I just needed to let it out. Thanks for listening to my whining; sorry to complain so much about something so trivial!

How was your weekend?

hausfrau — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:39:20 -0800

Do anything fun??

Best Day EVER!

cheekyredhead — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:35:34 -0800

I just came back from a run, feeling pretty good, and thinking....Is this my Best Day Ever? Yes!

Everything I have been worried about is beginning to fall into place.   Do I feel lucky? YES!   Do I feel blessed? Absolutely!

I really believe in the power of positive thinking. Sometimes when things seem to be crumbling around me I remember what my Grandmother used to say... "let your light shine bright and the darkness will run away" so I have been particularly shiny and ever hopeful. Things are looking up!

A scholarship has made my schoolwork easier, my new job is exciting and my boss is a great mentor.
I think I'd like each day to be my best day ever, but it will be hard to compare to the day I was married, the days I had my children, and today....another one of my best days ever!

I just earned a spot on a scuba diving expedition!    I am SO excited!
I wanted to share my Best Day Ever and ask you about your best day ever.

What was your best day ever?   Let's celebrate!

Happy Veteran's Day everyone!

harmonyfrance — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:43:46 -0800

I thought it would be nice if we all shared who the Veteran's in our lives are.

Also these are my favorite Veteran charities:

Fischer House Veterans Charity

The Fischer House Veterans Charity got an "A+" from the veterans charities watchdog group. Its main goal is to provide homes for families to stay at if they are visiting veterans receiving care at VA hospitals or military medical centers.

http://www.fisherhouse.org/contribute/contribute

Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Veterans Charity

The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Veterans Charity focuses on providing financial help to family members of soldiers who have returned home extremely wounded or disabled. This group, which also received an "A+" from the veterans charities watchdog group, makes sure 100% of its donations go to support veterans families.

http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/Donate.aspx

My personal favorite is Operation Happy Note.

Operation Happy Note is a volunteer effort to send musical instruments to deployed service men and women throughout the world.

http://www.operationhappynote.com/index.php?id=59

FEEL FREE TO ADD MORE CHARITIES!

Need a book to read!

cine_lover — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:48:31 -0800

I am so done with reading baby books, I need a break! Please suggest some books for me to read. I don't want anything political or too serious. I am in the middle of the Sookie Sackhouse novels, but after reading Twighlight and Sookie books I need a vampire break.
Help me!

Thanksgiving is coming!

hausfrau — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:58 -0800

So Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks! I can't believe it!!
I thought we could use this thread to post what we're looking forward to, recipes, ideas, tips, questions, etc etc!
For instance, I need a green to make. Any ideas??

Another new member to the family

Myst — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:34:46 -0800

I've been sick like a dog all week. If I didn't know better I'd swear I'd have that forsaken swine flu crap.
But there is a joy to the racking coughs and stuffy nose.

We have another new member to our growing family

Ladies... meet Midnight (I didn't name him haha). I had to bring the babies to the vet, and this little darling walked right up to me, settle on my feet and the rest was history. And the best thing is, Sunshine, the ultimate cat hater, didn't try to maim and kill him. He actually tolerates him presence which is a damn miracle.

Coupons

cine_lover — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:44:07 -0800

This might be a double post, I am having issues today.
I am always looking to save some money, especially since my husband is a student. I found some great on line coupon sites that I thought i would pass on to all of you.

I like the mygrocerydeals the best so far!

http://www.couponmountain.com/
http://www.retailmenot.com/
http://www.mygrocerydeals.com/
http://www.cheapcooking.com/

Online coupon resources

cine_lover — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:40:04 -0800

Hi Ladies!
I know that I look for all ways to save money, especially since my husband is a student, so i found some great coupon sites that I thought I would pass on.

P.S. So far I like the mygrocerydeals the best!

http://www.cheapcooking.com/
http://www.mygrocerydeals.com
http://www.retailmenot.com/
http://www.couponmountain.com/