Sunday, October 21, 2012

October (Post 245)

Here's some things to know and to add to your ten cent crazy book about October

Well, October is upon us and all the ghost and goblins are out to have fun.

Fruits and Vegetables that are in season during October

Pumpkins
Sweet Potatoes
Apples
Broccoli
Turnips
Pineapple
Pears
Squash
Brussel Sprouts
Cranberries
Grapes

Best things to buy in Oct are:

denim
cookware
big appliances



If you were born in October so was:

Kelly Ripa
Sting
Gandhi
Taylor Hicks
Sharon Osbourne
Usher
Snoop Dogg
Kim Kardashian
Shaggy
Julia Roberts
Bill Gates

Don't forget October is National Popcorn Poppin' Month
And National Caramel Month -
So enjoy the popcorn and go and buy that caramel apple, that seems to only appear in the grocery store during October

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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Ten Cent Crazy Book (Post 244)

Ok, well first let me explain what a ten cent crazy book is and then I’ll explain how to use it and why.
You know how at the beginning of the school year, all of those crazy mom’s and kids are at the store buying school supplies, and the school supplies are EVERYWHERE!
Well when this happens, (even if you don’t have any need for school supplies) you will be so excited to see this going on, and here’s why. When you turn that corner or trip over that kid you don’t know……right there in the middle of the aisle you will see this big cardboard box, with a sign above it saying 10 CENTS! Now what in this day and age could possibly be just ten cents? Well, it’s a box full of ……WHAT ELSE!........thousands of……..TEN CENT CRAZY BOOKS!
A ten cent crazy book is a spiral notebook with about 70 sheets of either wide ruled or college ruled notebook paper. (Whichever you prefer)
I usually buy about 20 of these each year…….where else can you get 20 of anything for two bucks.
Now is the perfect time to start your ten cent crazy book. So grab your notebook and follow me as I will explain what goes inside your book and the magic it will have in your life

Ok, now you're thinking, this lady is really crazy........What do I need with a notebook full of empty pages?
What am I going to write and why?
Well, your ten cent crazy book is going to be just that.......YOUR ten cent crazy book.......I will give you a list of things that I keep in mine, and I will give you suggestions for things to add to yours, but you will have to decide what goes in your book, because it will be the things that are important to you.......Now you're saying like what? and why should I write it down, I know what's important to me without writing it down.
Well.......after you get started keeping a ten cent crazy book you will hate those days when you leave your crazy book at home, or you won't be able to wait until you can get back to it, to add something else.
A ten cent crazy book is a guide to what makes you tick........a keeper of your thoughts, ideas, wishes, wants, and needs. It's a motivator, full of optimism about YOUR life and nobody else. It's also magic (remember it is called a ten cent crazy book), but by magic, I mean that you will be surprised at how much your crazy book will add to your life. What is it that you want or need.......better health, more beauty, a more positive attitude, a yellow purse, a clean house? Do you want to be more organized or do you want more free time,or do you just want to be happier? Whatever you are looking for, your crazy book will help you to find it. I have kept a ten cent crazy book for about eight years now and I can't wait to get you started at being who you really want to be. Follow me and I will help you to get started and help you continue to make your ten cent crazy book your new best friend

Ok, hopefully, by now you have a ten cent crazy book and are ready to get started. The list that I am giving you, is a list of what the different pages in my crazy book are titled. I suggest that you open your book and copy my list down the left side of the front page. This will give you a reference, but of course my list is my list and you will probably not want or need some of the things on it. So, on the right side of the front page I suggest you make your own list of things you are interested in, whether it's your bingo winnings, football scores or the times of your mambo lessons, your interest and your book will be different from mine. Remember it is a ten cent crazy book and that means no stress - this is not an organizer or something equally as boring - this is something fun, just for you. If you leave it on a bus or in the subway, it's no big deal, if someone else picks it up and reads it, they will not get what it's for or understand what's in it. Your name is not in it, your address or phone number is not there and the only names, might be the first name of friends that you're trying to remember to call or send a birthday card to. If lost you can always start a new crazy book tomorrow, the next day, next week or even next month. It's meant to help you relax, have fun and enjoy your life. Some of the things you put inside your book will be suggestions from me, but most things, once you get the hang of it, will come from magazines, television, your friends and your own thoughts. It's not something you have to do every day, sometimes when I'm busy I lay mine down for weeks. When this happens, it's fun if I suddenly find it and see all the things that I can tear out of my book or mark off my list, because as you will discover - writing it down is like magic, it makes things happen and you may forget what you wrote and suddenly go......oh, yeah, I wrote that down to buy and I got that a week ago, or someone gives you something on one of your list. I once won a trip that I wanted to take, and didn't realize until a year later that I had wrote that in my crazy book. It's a fun and interesting thing to do, so let's get you started. Here's my list of page titles:

THINGS I WANT
THINGS I NEED
RECIPES
GROCERIES
GOOD THOUGHTS
THINGS TO DO AT HOME
THINGS TO DO AT WORK
PLACES I WANT TO TRAVEL TO
THINGS TO PACK
JOURNAL
CALENDAR
HOLIDAY'S TO REMEMBER
WEB SITES TO RESEARCH
BILLS
MEAL PLANNING
BOOKS I WANT TO READ
THINGS I AM THANKFUL FOR
TELEVEVISON PROGRAMS I WANT TO RECORD
DVD'S I WANT TO RENT
MOVIES I WANT TO SEE
PROJECTS I WANT TO DO
MOTAVATIONAL QUOTES
PEOPLE I WANT TO CALL, WRITE OR E-MAIL
FINANCIAL PLANS OR GOALS
WISHES
THINGS TO BUY
THINGS TO DO FOR OTHERS
HEALTH IDEAS
BEAUTY IDEAS

My crazy book list changes all the time, I add things and I take things away.
I got started keeping it, one day when I was just relaxing and looking through one of my favorite magazines and I began to think about whether I was accomplishing anything with this activity, other than the joy of a few minutes to myself. After all, I never seemed to remember much from this activity and when I wanted to cook, sew or do something that I had seen, I either couldn't remember where the magazine was or which one it was in or what month it was in or the name of the magazine. The ten cent crazy book will improve your quality of life so much; you will wonder how you ever got along without it. Follow me and I will give you tips and things to add to your crazy book as we go along. Most of all have fun with it.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Mardi Gras (Post 243)

This Tuesday, February 21st is Mardi Gras - So here's some things to know and add to your ten cent crazy book about Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras actually means "Fat Tuesday".

"Fat Tuesday" is the last big feast before (Lent) the forty days before Easter.

Lent is an Old English word that means spring

Forty days because of bible references:
Moses was on the mountain forty days.
Elijah traveled for forty days before hearing the still, small voice of God.
Jesus was in the wilderness praying, for forty days

People usually give up something for Lent - such as smoking, drinking alcohol, soft drinks or coffee, cussing, eating chocolate or any bad habit -kids can give up things like TV, video games or computer games.
The thought is that by giving up things we free ourselves from dependence on them and make ourselves better people by reminding us of the importance of spiritual growth not material growth.

In New Orleans, Mardi Gras celebrations are centered on the neighborhood known as the French Quarter.

King Cakes are large, round cinnamon rolls covered with white icing and a popular Mardi Gras tradition. Hidden inside the cake is a plastic or metal baby. The person that gets the piece of cake with the baby inside, is said to be the King or Queen and have good luck for the next year, and is obligated to buy next year’s King Cake.

Mardi Gras colors are purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power.

People line the Mardi Gras parade routes, to catch prizes of gold coins, known as doubloons and strings of beads thrown by people riding on the floats.

These prizes can be kept for souvenirs or traded for merchandise in many New Orleans businesses

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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Anniversary by the numbers (Post 242)

We all know someone having a wedding anniversary this year
Here's a list of gifts for your ten cent crazy book of what gifts to give - depending on how many years the marriage has lasted

Anniversary & Gift Ideas

1. Paper

Tickets for something, books, Newspaper or magazine subscription, Stationary, board games,puzzles, calendars, gift certificates

2. Cotton

Pillows, Cotton Candy Maker

3. Leather

Briefcase, belt wallet, handbag, desk set, Gloves, backpack, luggage or Organizer

4. Fruit and Flowers

Fruit baskets and Flowers

5. Wood

Bonsai Plant, wood carvings, Firewood

6. Candy and Iron

Chocolates, Fireplace accessories, an Outdoor swing or Bench, clothes iron or Cast iron cookware

7.Wool or Copper

Socks, gloves, scarf or any movie with the word seven in the title, copper vase

8. Bronze or Brass

Bookends, candleholders

9. Pottery or Willow

Vase, flower pot or picnic basket

10. Tin

Anything that comes in a tin can

11. Steel

Flatware, Knifes, or anything stainless steel for the kitchen

12. Silk or Linen

Robes, Scarf's, PJ’s, Lingerie, Ties or sheets

13. Lace

Handkerchiefs or Curtains

14. Ivory

I don't think you can buy true ivory anything any longer, so you could probably buy elephant friendly imitation ivory jewelry or anything with an elephant on it, pictures, jewelry or sculpture. Or you could just get circus or zoo tickets, or ivory colored flowers.

15. Crystal

Anything crystal, rocks, candleholders, jewelry or bowls

20. China

Anything made of china or maybe a Chinese dinner

25. Silver

Jewelry, Mirrors or picture frames

30. Pearl

Jewelry, Rosary, Tie tacks or cufflinks

35. Coral

Jewelry, bookends, candleholders, sculptures or bowls

40. Ruby

Jewelry, rings, bracelet, necklace, earrings, broach, tie clip, cufflinks

45. Sapphire

Jewelry, rings, bracelet, necklace, earrings, broach, tie clip, cufflinks

50. Gold

Jewelry, rings, bracelet, necklace, earrings, broach, tie clip, cufflinks, a watch, mirrors or picture frames

55. Emerald

Jewelry, rings, bracelet, necklace, earrings, broach, tie clip, cufflinks or dark green lingerie

60. Diamond

Jewelry, rings, bracelet, necklace, earrings, broach, tie clip, cufflinks, or a trip to Crater of Diamonds state park in Arkansas

75. Diamond ........ (I know again?) (You can't make this stuff up)

Heirloom quilts or framed family photos
On a 75th wedding anniversary
Greetings can be solicited from Queen Elizabeth II, the President of the United States, or, in other countries, the Prime Minister.

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Friday, February 10, 2012

Candy Hearts (Post 241)

Well, we all love getting a box of those little hearts with the printed messages on them for Valentine's Day - and we should love them - they've been a part of Valentine's Day all of our life. Here's some Sweetheart info for your ten cent crazy book.

NECCO - the (New England Confectionery Company) located in the Boston area, have been making - Sweethearts Conversation Hearts for more then 100 years.They are the oldest "continuously operating" candy company in the United States.

They make nearly 8 billion Sweethearts per year - about 100,000 pounds of hearts per day - and sell out in just six weeks time.

In 2010 they abandoned the classic pastel color formula and began making softer hearts with vivid colors and new flavors.

In the 1990's the company began to update some of the heart messages for young Americans and began to retire other outdated messages.

New sayings include:

"Tweet Me"
"Text Me"
"Soul Mate"
"Love Bug"
"Me + You"

Some Traditional Expressions include:

"Puppy Love"
"Sweet Love"
"Sweet Pea"
"Love Me"

You may have received:

"Be Mine"
"Kiss Me"
"Call Me"
"Miss You"
"Email Me"
"Fax Me"

Whatever heart message you receive - Sweetheart Conversation Hearts are the most widely recognized Valentine candy. So, buy some, give some, and pick out one for that special someone.

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Monday, January 23, 2012

Chinese New Year (Post 240)

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR

2012 IS THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON

According to legend, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. When 12 came, he named a year after each animal, declaring that people born in that year would have some of that animal's personality.


You can look for the year of your birth, on this chart, to see what animal represents you, and then check out that animals traits below

Rat 1900 1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008 2020
Ox 1901 1913 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009 2021
Tiger 1902 1914 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010 2022
Rabbit 1903 1915 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011 2023
Dragon 1904 1916 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000 2012 2024
Snake 1905 1917 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001 2013 2025
Horse 1906 1918 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002 2014 2026
Sheep 1907 1919 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003 2015 2027
Monkey 1908 1920 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 2016 2028
Rooster 1909 1921 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005 2017 2029
Dog 1910 1922 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006 2018 2030
Boar 1911 1923 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007 2019 2031

Rat is Forthright, tenacious, intense, meticulous, charismatic, sensitive, intellectual, industrious, charming, eloquent, sociable, artistic, and shrewd. Can be manipulative, vindictive, self-destructive,
envious, mendacious, vena, obstinate, critical, over-ambitious, ruthless, intolerant, and scheming.

Ox is Dependable, ambitious, calm, methodical, born leader, patient, hardworking, conventional, steady, modest, logical, resolute, tenacious. Can be stubborn, dogmatic, hot-tempered, narrow-minded, materialistic, rigid, demanding.

Tiger is Unpredictable, rebellious, colorful, powerful, passionate, daring, impulsive, vigorous, stimulating, sincere, affectionate, humanitarian, generous. Can be restless, reckless, impatient, quick-tempered, obstinate, selfish, aggressive, moody.

Rabbit is Gracious, good friend, kind, sensitive, soft-spoken, amiable, elegant, reserved, cautious, artistic, thorough, tender, self-assured, shy, astute, compassionate, lucky, flexible. Can be moody, detached, superficial, self-indulgent, opportunistic, stubborn.

Dragon is Magnanimous, stately, vigorous, strong, self-assured, proud, noble, direct, dignified, eccentric, intellectual, fiery, passionate, decisive, pioneering, artistic, generous, loyal. Can be tactless, arrogant, imperious, tyrannical, demanding, intolerant, dogmatic, violent, impetuous, brash.

Snake is a Deep thinker, wise, mystic, graceful, soft-spoken, sensual, creative, prudent, shrewd, elegant, cautious, responsible, calm, strong, constant, purposeful. Can be loner, bad communicator, possessive, hedonistic, self-doubting, distrustful, mendacious, suffocating, cold.

Horse is Cheerful, popular, quick-witted, changeable, earthy, perceptive, talkative, agile, magnetic, intelligent, astute, flexible, open-minded. Can be fickle, arrogant, childish, anxious, rude, gullible, stubborn.

Ram or Sheep is Righteous, sincere, sympathetic, mild-mannered, shy, artistic, creative, gentle, compassionate, understanding, mothering, peaceful, generous, seeks security. Can be moody, indecisive, over-passive, worrier, pessimistic, over-sensitive, complainer, weak-willed.

Monkey is an Inventor, motivator, improviser, quick-witted, inquisitive, flexible, innovative, problem solver, self-assured, sociable, artistic, polite, dignified, competitive, objective, factual, intellectual. Can be egotistical, vain, arrogant, selfish, reckless, snobbish, deceptive, manipulative, cunning, jealous, suspicious.

Rooster is Acute, neat, meticulous, organized, self-assured, decisive, conservative, critical, perfectionist, alert, zealous, practical, scientific, responsible. Can be over zealous and critical, puritanical, egotistical, abrasive, proud, opinionated, given to empty bravado.

Dog is Honest, intelligent, straightforward, loyal, sense of justice and fair play, attractive, amicable, unpretentious, sociable, open-minded, idealistic, moralistic, practical, affectionate, sensitive, easy going. Can be cynical, lazy, cold, judgmental, pessimistic, worrier, stubborn, quarrelsome.

Pig or Boar is Honest, gallant, sturdy, sociable, peace-loving, patient, loyal, hard-working, trusting, sincere, calm, understanding, thoughtful, scrupulous, passionate, intelligent. Can be naive, over-reliant, self-indulgent, gullible, fatalistic, materialistic.