Liz’s Rant: The grass is always greener… or is it?
Today we take a little trip down memory lane – and then come back to the future as it were. I told this story more than a year ago, I think. It bears repeating, though. And the update will make it more...
View ArticleLiz’s rant: Christmas in September
Before any of you start with me, understand that I love Christmas. It’s by far my favorite time of the year – and indeed the most wonderful time of the year (thank you, Johnny Mathis). Just not in...
View ArticleKate’s Escapades – While I was sleeping…
Let me tell you about the ridiculous dream I had last night. It was one of those really, really awful dreams… full of panic, anxiety, desperation. A nightmare, if you will. But let me also tell you...
View ArticleLiz’s rant: Shop ’til ya drop
OK, people – it’s time to get serious. We’re T-minus 27 days until Christmas and I’ve not yet begun to shop. How many of you can relate? Maybe we should call it what it is for me. Procrastination....
View ArticleGrab your hat, it’s Kentucky Derby time! – Liz’s rave
It’s known as the greatest/most exciting/fastest two minutes in sports – that first Saturday in May – when the best of the best hit the track, carrying on in the tradition of Man-O-War, Secretariat,...
View ArticleThe brightest bulb in the box? -Liz’s rant
Today, I bring you yet another head-spinner – this time, one that’s gonna hit you right in the wallet. And with gas at $4 a gallon (up 125 percent since January 2009, meaning we’re paying $1,000 more...
View ArticleBack to school – Liz’s rant
We’re at T-minus 3 days until the first day of school in our neck of the woods. Which means it’s time once again, to review the dreaded school supply list. Time to start going to bed a little earlier,...
View ArticleThe Coupon Queen – Liz’s rave
No matter where I live, there’s always one drawer that’s devoted to the coupons. I’ll note one exception: that was when I decided I was done with coupons and would never clip another one. What, you may...
View ArticleLiz’s rant: 10 ways to just say no to the nail stalkers
Maybe it’s just me, but ever since the little nail kiosk appeared in the mall, walking from store to store has become more an obstacle course with one mission: Avoid the girls at the nail kiosk at all...
View ArticleIntroducing KitchenKuffs – Liz’s Rave!
How much fun are these adjustable denim KitchenKuffs!! There are several statements that take place in our house over and over again: Pick up your dirty clothes Chew with your mouth closed Throw away...
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