Magic Morning Blog

Time for the annual..."gosh I'm old list"

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:01:32 -0500

For the new batch of students heading off to college - the class of "2014" - most were born in 1992. Here's a list of 75 things that they will either always know...or never know. Sigh...

You must print this and post at work...for your protection!

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:41:16 -0500

According to this article...for all those times you zoned-out...or "time-traveled" as Kristi calls it...only to be asked if you were listening...YOU WERE! And now you can even prove it to your boss! Apparently when MRI brain scans were done, it does actually show you were absorbing and consolidating the new information you just gained. And if you zoned out a little just now in reading this...good for you!

Taking advantage of the tax free back to school shopping this weekend?

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:58:12 -0500

Then you MUST print this nice list of what is and what is NOT included to take with you. Yikes. Talk about confusing...

How to break up with...anyone!

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:25:15 -0500

Tomorrow is our daughter's last day at her preschool (she starts Kindergarten this year!) It will be the first time in 11 years that one of our children will not attend there. When I gave notice, I felt like it was a break-up.

Have you ever had a tough time letting go of...a babysitter, hairstylist, doctor? Here's an article on how to break up with...anyone. Good luck!

Tim Tebow...trendsetter?

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:58:36 -0500

Now here's a haircut I haven't had...and I think I'll pass.

Happy Monday everyone!

10 Ways to make your marriage divorceproof!

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:59:08 -0500

Maybe it's because it's "wedding season"...or because it is so stinking hot that we're forced to spend more time indoors with each other...but if you're getting a little testy with your spouse. You may want to look at this. It's 10 ways to make your marriage divorceproof. (And if we could add #11 it would be get a radio show and just air your differences.)

Glass half full = funseeker...half-empty= funsucker...so says Oprah!

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:42:58 -0500

So Kristi gives me a tough time about being a "glass half empty" person. According to Oprah I am a "funsucker." Want to know if you're a funseeker or funsucker? Click here.

Dog Food Recall!

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:23:16 -0500

P & G this week expanded their recall of Iams and Eukanuba dog foods for a possible salmonella contamination. You can see the complete list of affected foods here.

Affectionate with your children? Although embarrassed now...they should thank you later!

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:50:44 -0500

Apparently, according to this article, the more affectionate you are with your kids the less they will be stressed as adults. So go ahead and leave those big ol' lipstick marks on their cheeks and tell them it's good for them!!

A good reminder to be nice to cashiers!

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:45:15 -0500

Now that some cashiers may begin wearing gloves because we're finding the paper used for receipts may be harmful to our health (find out more here), we need to remind ourselves to be patient and courteous when checking out at the grocery store!

Here are 10 more things that all cashiers want us to know.

Don't understand the Silly Bandz craze? Well...we had our fads too!

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:58:49 -0500

And to prove it...here's a list of the TOP 50 Best childhood fads of all time. Wow...we're guilty as charged to a lot of these! How about you???

So what drives you crazy the most?

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:45:33 -0500

Um...I'd say the first day back to work after a vacation OR the alarm clock in general. But NO! Neither one of those made this list of the "top 20 things that drive us crazy." Do you agree with the list??

Put down that spoonful of Kellogg's Fruit Loops until you read this!

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:22:20 -0500

This morning Kellogg's is announcing a recall of 23 million boxes of Fruit Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops and Honey Smacks. You can get all the details here.

If you saw "Toy Story 3" you might have missed something...like 60 things!

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:56:28 -0500

In movies there are sometimes "easter eggs" or little hidden things you might miss. In "Toy Story 3" there are apparently 60!!!!!!!! How did I like...miss all of them?!? Anyway...you can see the list here...or print it and take it with you when you go see it again. :)

Chewed Eclipse gum in the last 2 years? How about $10?

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:32:18 -0500

There's a class action lawsuit that may reward you $10 if you chewed Eclipse gum anytime in the last two years. You can read all about it here. And here's the lawsuit if you want to see if you're eligible.