Guest Blogger*

I started talking to a young mom at school, who wanted to blog. At least try to blog. Her name is Roxanne and she wants to use TigerLilly as her pen name. :) Welcome TigerLilly! xx

People i can't forget....

We were visiting a nursing home. A young man in his fifties was pushing his wife in a wheelchair. It was their anniversary. He explained to us that they lost a child years ago and his wife lost her mind! Their child fell down the stairs and died. She never recovered from their loss. So he moved in with her at the nursing home. He could have left her and lived anywhere. but he choose to stay with her and honor their wedding vows. He spent his days pushing her around in her chair, while she babbled to herself. Since it was their Anniversary, their grown, survivng children visited them. I couldn't help but think how sad it was for him, to give up everything, but he couldn't leave his wife. I wish more men felt that way! xx

Never say Never!

I usually don't support marriages and careers where people were left and hurt. I dont do Brangie, J-lo and Marc or Julia Roberts. I do watch Tori and Dean's reality show, (Oxygen) however and I have come to love and support them. WHY? Because they proved to me they are really in love, because Dean is so supportive of Tori. Because the kids are so cute! Because you can never say never. xx

Shabbat shalom! ox

We try and celebrate everything. I started doing a lil Sabbath for Dreama. Starting with breakfast, a lil treat, Nutella, fun cereal. In case Friday night is hectic I got it started! Chocolate,flowers and lights....I look forward to it each week. Then on Sat. I rest. Sunday starts it all again!xx

SweetHart reveiw! xx

I was excited to go to SweetHart's Treats and yogurt in S.O. Owned by star Melissa Joan Hart. I'd driven past and seen her on Jen's List. So the three of us went in and it was cute! There was a little mess, quickly cleaned up and one broken plastic container, that remained. The tables were darling with sweets inside the glass. Everyone ooooooooo'd and awwwwwww'd as they came in. The yogurt was yummy and we also indulged in red velvet cake which was pretty good. I told the young man behind the counter I had seen them on Jen's list. I was disappointed he didnt know what I meant. However the girl next to him flashed a smile. So we had an understanding. All in all, I highly recommend stopping by SweetHart's on Ventura Blvd., off of Woodman. Candy,yogurt,coffee and treats! A little mess, a little whimsy... after all we are dealing with kids! xx JMO as a grandma!

The Christmas Card! xx

My daughter received a Christmas card from her Grandmother. 8o yrs old. I know most people would simply send a card back to her without much thought. Of course i had many. I thought about how I was married to her son. I wanted to tell her I was a good wife. I wish I could have told her I missed being closer to her. I thought of a pic I saw of her when she was little. Her long curly hair flowing as she was holding a cat. I had many thoughts of life and regret...but most of all I thought...Please God don't let me be 80! xx

Love Kimora! xx

Kimora Lee Simmons asked for real love and real Tweets on Twitter! So i did just that. I also remembered her dog Zoe in the Tweet. She Tweeted back and sent me God's blessings! Kimora and Zoe are my angels now. She was always my hero, but now my angels from God too! LOVE you all.. ruff ruff! xxoo

Cooking tips!

1- When using stove top, set timer, just in case! 2-freeze small amounts of left overs and add to soups and stews. Tiny bits of veggies, mashed pots or mac and cheese. work well! 3- When un wrapping butter sticks, save wrappers in container for easy greasing of pans. Keep in freezer. 4-sometimes i cook all day or not at all! "Stouffer's week" i call it. Buy 3 Stouffer family dinners, clean all week instead! 5-plan menus and write a list! 6- I do themes like pasta....several pasta dinners. OR puddin week. I'll make a Chocolate cloud w/ Cool Whip. Rice pudding for my x to remember his grandma. And i'll hide a treat in one, as English folk do! (an almond) Who will be the winner? Dreama! Easy shopping down one aisle, a lil fun theme, too!

Beauty Tips ox

1-use scented lotion on elbows. 2- spray and walk under perfume cloud. 3-take naps when possible. 4- apply lotion on legs b4 nap. 5- use extra eye cream at nite. 6- brush hair b4 shampoo. 7-wear blush! 8-breathe 9-use flavored gloss. 10- powder on sheets 11- sleep nude.... wear only Chanel #5..................xx

Mo,faux and fro Hawks!

For JEN - Jen's List with love! - I was recently asked my opinion and here it is! When raising kids, don't do more that you have to. Once you start something it is hard to stop it. The mother in question has 3 boys ...5 actually, but that's another blog. :) Three, school aged boys who want to follow the latest trend. I say.. wait till summer. Mohawks can take on a life of their own with colors and length. I was at a dance recital when a mom walked in with her 3ft- tall, tri- colored, mohawked son. The hair was 3 feet high, not the kid. Everyone tried not to stare, but it was freakish. If you decide to do it, set limits before hand. How many colors, how many inches or feet long and how many hours per day can be spent on it. You are already in x3! This could be time consuming, especially during morning rush hour. Hair products multiplied, also get expensive, although you might be able to find a giant tube of blue gel at Costo, for families with multiples! Either way, your boys are beautiful! JMO... as a grandma.........xx

Tiger,Tiger Tiger!

What cat has been let out of the bag now! Meooooooooooooow! xx

Martha's family value-

I was sitting in a Dental chair when Martha Stewart came on. She was discussing acquiring her next zillions with family value. Families staying in and cooking with her pots and cuddling with her quilts. Nice idea, but in this economy who has one hundred dollars for a pan? I think she is on the right track though. It's time for families to stay home and enjoy their home and eachother! I have been offering family value based gifts since 2005. Susan Murphy inc. Shopping with me is asways a nice surprise, Free gifts and shipping! Move over Martha! xx

Kate on DWTS

One night my son walked in while i was watching Jon and Kate. I bet she had those babies to be on TV he said. Yes Max i said, sarcasticly that's why she had them. Flash forward ...i see Kate's smiling face on magazine covers and i wonder. Why was she hired for DWTS she never danced a day in her life! It was good for ratings i heard. So at the end of the day i wonder...what came first the babies or the fame? She was going to make it no matter what. She threw her parents away and didnt look back. Matching cribs and matching clothes she clawed her way to the top. Leaving many scarred in her distance. xx