A Life Lesson From I Kids Show

Sometimes I wonder why it seems that my four year old understands the meaning of getting along with others better then most adults. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that he knows every word to this song, All My Friends Are Different by Yo Gabba Gabba.
It could also be the fact that he is 4years old and hasn't been tainted by the worlds harsh criticism yet.  Non the less why can we live in a world where we teach our children to get along with others and understand that people are different, but yet not live it as adults. We sit in traffic and yell mean things at other people, we get aggravate at the barista at the coffee shop for taking to long with our order, we make fun of some girl for her top and pants not matching, we judge people for give their children soda or pop tarts ect.
I'm sure most of you can fill in the above sentence with more then one occurence where you have disliked someone for something they have done or been judge by someone for something you have done. I know it's part of the world we live in, but does that make it right? Just because it is they way it is has never made something right we have seen this through out history.
Maybe it's just me, but I kind of see a problem with this technique. Maybe the solution is to just send adults back to preschool so we can all have a nap time and snack time and that might encourage us all to be a little bit nicer to each other.

"If you want to lift yourself up, life up someone else." - Booker T. Washington Quote

The Things I See While Out and About August 29th, 2013

 Like some of you I take pictures of things that I find interesting or amusing while I am out and about in the world with my camera phone. Unlike the rest of you normal people I don't have instagram anymore to share these photos. Why no instagram... well that's a story but instagram and I, we'll say had a relationship breakup. On my part I'm like the 'Michael Buble It's A Beautiful Day' song about it and I don't think that instagram even notices I'm gone :(
Anyway, my point is that I can share my awesome finds here, which by the way is A LOT more fun because, I can do fun things like attack music videos to my post so you can see all of what I am talking about in one post instead of flipping through a bunch of pictures.  So on to my current cool/interesting/amusing finds.

 (Picture Date: 5/26/13 So this is a freezer full of TC's Local Homemade Ice Cream by Moomers. Which is pretty epic Ice Cream if you ask, well anyone who has been there. Which is a lot of people because, they have a map inside there shop that has pins for people who have visited from all over the world to try their ice cream. Why, I thought this was amusing/interesting because I found it in a random store outside of town and was like, "What they sell Moomers in pints? I never knew this!")

 (Picture Date: 8/5/13 This is exactly what you think it is, a truck-bed trailer hitched to a truck!!! Saw this pulling out on to US-31. I was like, "OMG... only in Michigan!" Made me giggle non the less.)

(Picture Date: 8/8/13 Going to the Fair! Going to the Fair! Going to the North West Michigan Fair!!! Yup, totally saw this as we pulled into a parking space at the Fair and I was like, "That is so cute! And yet so really random." So I took a picture.)

 (Picture Date: 8/8/13 So saw this as we were walking through the horse stables at the Fair and it made me giggle so I took a picture of it because it was kinda random to see in a horse stable.)

(Picture Date: 8/12/13 Yes, Yes the date on this does say August and yes, I found this when the temperature outside was 90degree so I thought this to be a little on the unusual side. But, the leaves are a very pretty fall red which was nice to see since the last two years I've been in California where we don't get fall colors we get brown.)

(Picture Date: 8/14/13 These are by far the most interesting La La Loopsie Dolls I have ever found. From Left to Right: The Halloween La La Loopsie Doll and The Alien La La Loopsie Doll. They are cute, but definitely the most interesting toys I've seen in a while especially since we didn't have these when I was growing up. It's kinda nice to see that the nerd/goth culture is coming into pop culture or maybe it's sad not sure which.) 

(Picture Date: 8/17/13 At Target!!! I found these funky indie style slip-on's at Target!!! I was so surprised to find these and a little impressed to be honest.)

(Picture Date: 8/17/13 The Dollar Store Find!!! So these where in kinda a random spot in the DollarTree and I was intrigued by them and kinda appalled all at the same time. Good Job DollarTree I love being surprised by things.)

(Picture Date: 8/27/13 Troll in Drivers Windshield!!! I was just a bundle of "omg!!!" "that's fun and funky" and "that's kinda retro" so because it's interesting I took a picture.)

Cheap or Free Activities The Week of August 27- September 2, 2013 in the Travere City Area

Until Tuesday Site (A Special Event for this Award Winning, New York Times Best Seller Book,  Until Tuesday and Meet and Greet Event is Monday, August 26th, 2013 6:30pm-9:00pm @ Woodmere Library.)



 Mark In Your Calendar Dates:

*Lego Carnival Open 7 Days a week. Open: Mon-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm
Come help build and play with Legos. Free for Children 4 and under $5 per adult. 
Open Through Labor Day. 

*Mondays:
TC DOG WALKING/RUNNING GROUP
1st & 3rd Mondays & Wednesdays of the month thru October
Civic Center Loop Trail
6:30 pm
Bring friendly, vaccinated dogs, non-retractable leashes, poop bags.
Any distance.  Any pace.
FREE to anyone who wants to meet other dogs lovers, get fit with their woofer and enjoy the beautiful trail!
Website   


Color Code for Google Calendar: 

Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping
Bold Green- Kid's Event
Bold Blue- Movies
Orange- Family Events and Learning Events and Clubs
Yellow- Fitness Events 
Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals
Turquoise- Live Music
Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials
Blue- Night Out Deals
Green - Social Events/ Networking

Google Calendar


Tuesday August 27th, 2013

Tue: 10:00am 25 Cent Kids Matinee. Playing: The Never Ending Story.  Run Time: 102mins Website

Tue: August 27, 10:00am-1:00pm. Summer Sketchbook for Illustration and Fine Art Class @ Blackbird Art. Cost: $59 includes all materials. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy it in the garden after class.  Website

Tue: 11:30am Friendly Garden Club's 90th Anniversary Celebration Buffet Luncheon @ NMC's Hagerty Center. $25 per person. Call 231-932-1916. Website

Tue: 5:30pm Euchre Tournaments @ Interlochen Library. $1 Entry, play begins promptly at 6:00pm.  Euchre Tournaments held on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Website

Tues: 6:00pm-8:00pm Open Mic By The Bay @ Clinch Park Website

Tue: 6:30pm-9:30pm Live Jazz @ Stella, Village Commons. Website

Tue: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia Website

Tue: 8:00pm-11:00pm Teen Night @ Incredible Mos Website

Tue: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website

Wednesday August 28th, 2013

Wed: 8:00am-12:00pm Downtown Farmers Market TC @ the intersection of Grandview Parkway and Cass St.

Wed: 9:00am-10:00am Gentle Yoga @ Peninsula Community Library Wesbite

Wed: 11:00am 25 Cent Matinee. Playing: Paris When It Sizzles.  Run Time: 110min Website

Wed: 1:00pm-3:00pm Free Business Workshop for Veterans @ Michigan Works! Learn how to start and finance a business. Registration required by calling 810-767-8367. Website

Wed: 2:00pm Beat The Heat Movie @ Fife Lake Library. Playing: The Goonies. Run Time: 114min. Free Popcorn, Snacks and Refreshments for the family. Website

Wed: 5:00pm-7:00pm Book signing by Bill Storrer for Up North Michigan Wines By the Bay @ Left Foot Charlie Website


Wed: 5:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Holiday Inn and North Peak Patio.

Wed:7:00pm-10:00pm Open Mic @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Wed: 7:00pm-10:00pm Live Music @ The Filling Station Website

Wed: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website  


Wednesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar
  

Thursday August 29th, 2013

Thur: 9:30am-10:30am & 11:00am-12:00pm Little Wigglers Story Time @ Woodmere Library Website

Thur: 10:30am Instant Replay Movie @ Kingsley Library. Playing: Wreck-It Ralph. Run Time: 114min. Free Snacks for the family. Website

Thur: 10:00am 25 Cent Kids Matinee. Playing: The Never Ending Story.  Run Time:102mins Website

Thur: 5:00pm-7:00pm K2 Edibles Happy Hour @ Left Foot Charlie. Serving Asian Food Website

Thur: 6:00pm-8:30pm Riveting Rings @ Blackbird Art. Cost: $49 per person and $10 material fee Total Cost: $59.  Website

Thur: 6:00pm-8:30pm TC Backgammon Club Meeting @ Horizon Books Shine Cafe. Meetings Every Thursday. Website

Thur: 7:00pm Free Live Music @ GT Pavilions. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm Acid Jazz by Jimmy Olson @ Thistle Pub & Grille, Crystal Mountain. Every Thursday. Apart of the Farm-to-Table Dining Series, $29 per person. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:30pm Free Live Music Jazz at Sunset @ Chateau Chantal. Website

Thur:7:00pm-10:00pm Live Music @ Northern Natural Cider House Website 

Thur: 8:00pm-10:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website

Thur: 9:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website


Thursday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Friday August 30th, 2013

Fri: 8:00am-1:00pm Elk Rapids Farmers Market (Farmers Market Ends October 11) Website

Fri: 2:00pm-3:00pm Free Guided Walk w/ Traverse City Walks @ Miller Creek Reserve (behind Office Max) Approx. 2.5 miles. Website

Fri: 3:30pm-6:00pm Grab a Gift Bag and Go Drop By @ Fran's Boutique (1523 Ridge View Ct. TC) RSVP is required. Call: 231-660-1502

Fri: 5:30pm-9:00pm Friday Night Live, Food Venders, Live Music, and Fun activities. Website

Fri: 8:30pm-10:30pm Live Music @ Horizon Books w/ Lena Wilson Website

Fri: 9:00pm-12:00am @ Phil's Website 

Fri: 11:00 pm $3 Friday Night Flick. Playing: Big Trouble in Little China. Run Time: 99min. Website


Friday In Traverse City: Google Calendar



Saturday August 31st, 2013


Labor Day Week End Garage Sale Event Details to Come  Website

Sat: 7:00am-12:00pm The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market. Every Saturday until October 19, 2013. Website

Sat: 10:00am-11:15am Community Classes @ Yen Yoga & Fitness. Fee: Donation. Every Saturday. Website

Sat: 10:00am 25 Cent Kids Matinee. Playing: The Never Ending Story.  Run Time: 102mins Website 

Sat: 10:00am Magical History Tour 90-minute, 9-mile bus tour of Traverse City
Website

Sat: 10:30am-11:30am Little Wigglers Story Time @ East Bay Library. Website 

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm 10th Annual Fine Art Fair @ the Old Art Building in Leland. Website

Sat: 12:00pm-1:00pm Author Talk @ Horizon Books w/ Jenny Milchman author of Cover of Snow.
Website 

Sat: 12:00pm-1:00pm Suttons Bay Floatilla Guinness World Record Challenge for the largest raft of canoes and kayaks in the world. Registration Online. Website

Sat: 2:00pm-4:00pm Book Signing @ Horizon Books w/ Craig Foltz author of We Used To Be Everywhere.  Website

Sat: 8:00pm Free Outdoor Movie Night @ Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Northport. Playing: The Princess and the Frog . Run Time: 97min. Concessions Available for purchase. Website

Sat: 8:30pm-10:00pm Live Music @ Horizon Books w/ Rose Fraser. Website


Sat: 9:00pm-12:00am Live Music @ Phil's Website

Sat: 9:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website 

Sat: 9:30pm-1:30am Live Music @ Kilkenny's Website 


Saturday In Traverse City: Google Calendar 


Sunday September 1st, 2013

Labor Day Week End Garage Sale Event Details to Come  Website

Sun: 10:00am-5:00pm 10th Annual Fine Art Fair @ the Old Art Building in Leland. Website

Sun: 10:30am-11:30am Free Om Gentle Yoga @ Shanti School of Yoga Website

Sun: 1:00pm-3:00pm Open Mic By The Bay @ Clinch Park Website  

Sun: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @Reflect Bistro (inside Cambria Suites)
 

Sunday In Traverse City: Google Calendar
  

Monday September 2nd, 2013

Mon: 10:00am-11:00am Story Hour w/activities and crafts @ Horizon Books. Story Hour is every Monday. Website

Mon: 3:00pm-7:00pm Outdoor Farmers Market @ The Village Commons w/ Live Music Website   

Mon: 6:00pm-9:00pm Open Mic @ LFC Website  

Mon: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Community Zumba @ The Grand Traverse Circuit. $7 drop-in, $65 for 10 classes. All ages.  Website

Mon: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia  Website



Monday In Traverse City: Google Calendar   

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Cheap or Free Activites For The Week of August 20th - August 26th, 2013 in Traverse City Area

*Lego Carnival Open 7 Days a week. Open: Mon-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm
Come help build and play with Legos. Free for Children 4 and under $5 per adult. 
Open Through Labor Day.




*Mondays:
TC DOG WALKING/RUNNING GROUP
1st & 3rd Mondays & Wednesdays of the month thru October
Civic Center Loop Trail
6:30 pm
Bring friendly, vaccinated dogs, non-retractable leashes, poop bags.
Any distance.  Any pace.
FREE to anyone who wants to meet other dogs lovers, get fit with their woofer and enjoy the beautiful trail!
Website 


Color Code for Google Calendar: 

Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping
Bold Green- Kid's Event
Bold Blue- Movies
Orange- Family Events and Learning Events and Clubs
Yellow- Fitness Events 
Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals
Turquoise- Live Music
Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials
Blue- Night Out Deals
Green - Social Events/ Networking 

Google Calendar


Tuesday August 20, 2013

Tue: 10:00am 25 Cent Kids Matinee. Playing: Rio.  Run Time: 96mins Website

Tues: 6:00pm-8:00pm Open Mic By The Bay @ Clinch Park Website 

Tue: 6:30pm-9:30pm Live Jazz @ Stella, Village Commons. Website


Tue: 6:30pm-7:30pm Free Makeover Party. Come to experience some girl time and learn about some new makeup. Open House @ Kings Court Community Room.

Tue: 8:00pm-11:00pm Teen Night @ Incredible Mos Website 



Tuesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Wednesday August 21, 2013

Wed: 8:00am-12:00pm Downtown Farmers Market TC @ the intersection of Grandview Parkway and Cass St.

Wed: 9:00am-10:00am Gentle Yoga @ Peninsula Community Library Wesbite

Wed: 11:00am 25 Cent Matinee. Playing: Love In The Afternoon.  Run Time: 130min Website


Wed: 5:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Holiday Inn and North Peak Patio.

Wed: 6:00pm-9:00pm Evening on River Street Website

Wed: 6:15pm Free "Creating Health Workshop"  Learn about factors shown promote health and reverse disease processes. Reservation Required: 231-922-0110. Website

Wed:7:00pm-10:00pm Open Mic @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Wed: 7:00pm-10:00pm Live Music @ The Filling Station Website

Wed: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website



Wednesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Thursday August 22, 2013

Thur: 7:30am-9:00am TC Professionals Morning Mingle and Free Breakfast @ New Fox BMW Showroom, (US 31 S) Website

Thur: 8:00am-9:30am Traverse City Geek Breakfast @ Omelette Shoppe on E. Front St. Buy Your Own Breakfast and talk with some fellow tech minded people. RSVP online Website   

 

Thur: 9:00am-10:00am Yoga On The Beach @ Bryant Park Website

Thur: 9:30am-10:30am & 11:00am-12:00pm Little Wigglers Story Time @ Woodmere Library Website

Thur: 10:00am 25 Cent Kids Matinee. Playing: Rio.  Run Time:96mins Website

Thur: 10:30am Family Theater, Free Movie and Snacks @ Kingsley Library. Showing: Brave. Run Time: 93min.

Thur: 11:00am-12:30pm Free Guided Trail Walk w/ Traverse City Walks @ the Mission Point Lighthouse on the Old Mission Peninsula. Approx. 3 mile. Website

Thur: 5:00pm-6:00pm Personal Protection Class @ Peninsula Community Library. Register: call 231-223-7700. Website

Thur: 5:00pm-9:00pm Throwback Thursday Happy Hour @ Sidetraxx Website

Thur: 6:00pm-8:30pm TC Backgammon Club Meeting @ Horizon Books Shine Cafe. Meetings Every Thursday. Website

Thur: 6:00pm Free Plan For College Workshop @ Kingsley Library. Reserve a spot: 231-947-0203 Website

Thur: 6:30pm-7:30pm Free Make-Over Party @ Burger King 2500 Crossing Cir, Traverse City, MI.

Thur:7:00pm-10:00pm Live Music @ Northern Natural Cider House Website 

Thur: 7:00pm Free Live Music @ GT Pavilions. Website

Thur: 8:00pm-10:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website

Thur: 9:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website



Thursday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Friday August 23, 2013

Fri: 8:00am-1:00pm Elk Rapids Farmers Market Website

Fri: 12:00pm Free Hot Lunch is served every Friday @Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 341 Washington St., Traverse City, MI. Their Mission is to Feed the Hungry. They are always looking for Volunteers. Call: 231-947-2330 Website

Fri: 4:00pm-6:00pm Beer Tasting @ Oryana Website

Fri: 4:00pm-6:00pm Short's Free Beer Tasting w/ finger food available @ Water’s Edge Market in Kewadin Website

Fri: 5:00pm Michael Franti + Spearheads @ Microbrew Fest $35 per Ticket Website

Fri: 5:30pm-9:00pm Friday Night Live, Food Venders, Live Music, and Fun activities.

Fri: 6:00pm-8:00pm Banana Split Boats @ Blackbird Art $17 per person, All Ages. All materials, kiln firings and ice cream sundaes included. 
Website 

Fri: 6:00pm-8:00pm Book Signing w/ Valerie Himick, author of Life Is A Cabernet @ Horizon Books Website

Fri: 7:05pm TC Beach Bums Home Game Website

Fri: 7:00pm Music In The Park;  Zen Stew @ Northport Marina Park Zen Stew Website

Fri: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Fri: 8:30pm-10:30pm Live Music w/ Dede and the Dreamers @ Horizon Books Website

Fri: 9:00pm-12:00am @ Phil's Website


Friday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Saturday August 24, 2013

Sat: 10:00am-11:15am Community Classes @ Yen Yoga & Fitness. Fee: Donation. Every Saturday. Website

Sat: 10:00am-11:00am Lowe's Build & Grow Free Kids Workshop. Project: Disney’s Planes El Chupacabra Register: Website

Sat: 10:00am 25 Cent Kids Matinee. Playing: Rio.  Run Time: 93mins Website

Sat: 10:00am Magical History Tour 90-minute, 9-mile bus tour of Traverse City
Website

Sat: 10:30am-11:30am Little Wigglers Story Time @ East Bay Library. Website

Sat: 12:00pm-2:00pm Sampling Kids Cuisine @ Oryana Website

Sat: 12:00pm-2:00pm Book Signing w/ Joyce Ward, Children’s Book author of Where Is Bobbi? @ Horizon Books Website

Sat: 2:00pm-4:00pm Book Signing w/ Jason Karlawish, author of Open Wound @ Horizon Books Website

Sat: 4:00pm-6:00pm Author Talk w/ Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Weaver, author of, Judicial Deceit: Tyranny And Unnecessary Secrecy At The Michigan Supreme Court @ Horizon Books Website

Sat: 7:05pm TC Beach Bums Home Game Website

Sat: 8:00pm Grand Traverse Lighthouse @ Northport. Free Family Movie: That One Summer. Run Time: 84min. Website

Sat: 8:30pm-10:30pm Live Music w/ E Minor @ Horizon Books Website

Sat: 9:00pm-12:00am Live Music @ Phil's Website

Sat: 9:30pm-1:30am Live Music @ Kilkenny's Website


Saturday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Sunday August 25, 2013

Sun: 10:30am-11:30am Free Om Gentle Yoga @ Shanti School of Yoga Website

Sun: 1:00pm-3:00pm Open Mic By The Bay @ Clinch Park Website 

Sun: 2:00pm-3:00pm Lowe's Build & Grow Free Kids Workshop. Project: Disney’s Planes El Chupacabra Register: Website

Sun: 2:00pm-3:00pm Author Presentation w/ DE Johnson, author of Detroit Breakdown @ Horizon Books Website

Sun: 2:00pm-4:00pm Author Reading w/ Kimberly Koskos, author of Don't  Call Me A Tattletale @ Horizon Books Website 

Sun: 7:05pm TC Beach Bums Home Game Website

Sun: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @Reflect Bistro (inside Cambria Suites) w/ The Laurie Sears Quintet.


Sunday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Monday August 26, 2013

Mon: 9:00am-12:00pm Ancient Explorer Art Adventure Youth Day Camp for Ages 6-12. Cost: $125 for week includes snacks and all materials. Day Camp is from August 26-29, 2013. Website

Mon: 9:00am-12:00pm Our Amazing Planets (and Space) Kids Day Camp for Ages 3-5. Two Day Camp (M/W or Tu/Th) or Four Day Camp. Cost: 2 Days $65 and 4 Days $125. Includes snacks and all materials. Day Camp is from August 26-29, 2013. Website

Mon: 10:00am-11:00am Story Hour w/activities and crafts @ Horizon Books. Story Hour is every Monday. Website

Mon: 11:00am-2:00pm Community Cookout @  Central State Bank in Beulah. Serving Hot dogs, brats and all the fixings. Plus, enter to win a Free iPad. Public welcome. Website

Mon: 12:30pm Monthly Book Club Luncheon @ The Village at Bay Ridge, in the West Building. Lunch: $6. RSVP: Call 932.9455. Featuring Katrina Head and her book, The Gifted Choice.  Website

Mon: 3:00pm-7:00pm Outdoor Farmers Market @ The Village Commons w/ Live Music Website 

Mon: 5pm Martini Monday with Fran @ SideTraxx

Mon: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Community Zumba @ The Grand Traverse Circuit. $7 drop-in, $65 for 10 classes. All ages.  Website

Mon: 6:00pm-9:00pm Open Mic @ LFC Website

Mon:6:30pm-9:00pm Until Tuesday Meet The Author/ Special Event w/ former Capt. Luis Carlos Montalvan and Tuesday (the golden retriever) @Woodmere Library. Website 

Mon: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live music with TC Celtic at Little Bohemia in Traverse City. 

Monday In Traverse City: Google Calendar   

Lovin Toys Sales August 19, 2013

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Waylon's Corner: Quick and Easy Recipe Spicy Chicken Quesadilla and Rice

Spicy Chicken Quesadilla and Rice Recipe





Ingredients:
3 Chicken Breast
1 1/3 Cup Minute Rice
1 1/3 Cup Water
1 Can Spicy Quesadilla Soup


Servings: 2-4


Instructions:

Preheat Oven: 450F degrees

Bake Chicken Naked Covered 15min

While Chicken is Baking, Make Minute Rice as Directed 

After 15minutes pour half can of soup over chicken bake for another 15minutes.

With the last 15minutes add the other half can of soup to the rice in the pot and cook on medium heat to keep it warm and heat soup. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking to pan.


Slap your rice and your chicken on a plate to eat. Waylon say's "Enjoy!"

So for all of you college students learning to cook or moms who are looking for just a quick and easy recipe stay tuned for our Waylon's Corner Recipes! Here we're having fun with food... well at least making something that is fun, new and easy to do for dinner. 

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The Things I Want My Kids To Learn

(Ashton Kutchers speech for the Teen Choice Awards)

I loved/ love listening to this speech. As I listened all I could think was a) Wow I wish someone had given me this speech growing up. It might have made a difference and it might have given me that encouragement I needed to succeed at doing things in school. B) These are lessons that I want my son to learn.

"First of all I don't have a career without you guys."(Kutcher)  - - Appreciation it goes a long way in life.  You know the commercial, "Gratitude it goes a long way." That is so true! It's also such a character trait to teach your children.

"My name is not even Aston... There are some really amazing things I learned when I was Chris"(Kutcher) - - Honesty, it makes a difference. People listen to honesty. 

#1 Opportunities look a lot like work

"I've never had a job in my life that I was better then"

"I was always just lucky to have a job and every job is a stepping stone to your next job."(Kutcher) - - What a great work ethic to have. We would probably worry less about money and jobs if we looked at them differently.

#2 Being Sexy

Sexy Looks like: "Being Really Smart, and Thoughtful and Generous. Everything else is crap that people try to sell to you." (Kutcher) - - Pretty much that sums it up everything else is crap that we just shouldn't by because it makes us feel like crap.

#3 About Life

Build a life don't live it build it. Life is a lot broader then what we are told. Everything that is around us that is what we call life is something that someone who is no smarter then you has put together. So build your life, Take you opportunities and be sexy.

Growing up is not easy and having the right direction is not something that you get just handed to you. Also the world is a changing place and those of us who are willing to change it usually fight to make our place in it.

So Twitter....

So I would consider myself pretty computer savvy. I'm not really new to blogging my blog here is just newer. I've trended with myspace, I've had my facebook for ages, I've had my google plus account as long as google plus has been out, I did instagram for a while and I've had my twitter account for over a year. You get my point that social media is not really new to me.

But I realized today I really don't know how to use twitter. And worst of all I was looking at twitter today and was wondering what is the point of twitter? So I've decided to start a twitter learning experience. The good thing is that twitter provides you with a help page in it's help center called
Twitter 101

So even though I feel like twitter is another dimension all in it's self I did figure out how to customize my twitter today. I'd say that's some progress at least. Check out the cool changes I've put on my twitter. I don't think I've found my twitter "voice" yet but I do love following interesting people on  twitter so drop me a line if you'd like me to follow your twitter. 

As always live long prosper and carry on with it.

Viggle

So I am back from my viggle break. Now for those of you who do not know what viggling is let me give you a simple break down. 

Viggle is an app that you can download for free from the android or iTunes market for Free. What the app does... You earn points for watching TV. To be more specific you earn points for each minute you are checked in to a show.

What Viggling get's you... with the points you earn from your check-ins you can go to the Rewards section and redeem your points for prizes.

What kind of prizes can you redeem? You can find things like gift cards, products, discounts or you can give to charities just to name a few. It's really up to what's available in the shop but if you find something that you would like then it's worth viggling to get it.

Why I viggle... I started viggling because of a commercial about the app and it intrigued me so I figured for a free download there was bound to be something that would make the app worth it. And I found my diamond in the rough product to work toward and set my goal.

So what is my goal... My goal is a 4,000,000pt Royal Caribbean Cruise for Oceanview state room,  4 to 5 nights cruise to the Caribbean, Europe or Bermuda.

I plan on taking my military fiance on the cruise with me. We have a 4 year old and because of his occupation we don't get a lot of alone time to just do something fun together. And with this last year being so crazy, he went on deployment in April 2013 and the kiddo and I are back in our hometown where all our family is till mid-October. Then this spring my grandparents on my mom's side who I was close to passes away so it's been kinda a tough year. I figured planning a vacation that I could earn from an app like viggle would be a good way to keep focused on something and give me something to look forward to.

My plan for success:
I love going into things with a game plan. Yes, that makes me an A-type personality and sometimes I'm that crazy, slightly stressed out, frazzled lady who stands there and rolls her eyes and you can see visibly counting down from 10 because things are not going according to plan.
But when plans go accordingly you know you have success on your hands so I don't think I would trade my planning personality for the world.

Step 1: I did some research about viggle to see who else was viggling and find suggestions about the using the app and of course I read the rules and how to use the app.

- What I've learned from my research; Minutes Limit 720minutes or 12hrs are the max check-in minutes for the day. Not including bonus points for checking into shows with bonus check in points.
-To earn bonus check in points you have to be checked into a show for at least 10minutes or you only get points per minutes watched.

Step 2: Get a game plan.

- I start off by finding hour shows that reoccur daily and then putting them into my google calendar so that I get notifications on when they start. I like REMINDERS!!!!
- I go to viggle or viggle boy to see what are the bonus shows for the day.

Step 3: Multi-tasking is important. If you can multi-task and earn points then this is a great app to use for you.

- You can have 3 accounts per house hold. This allows you to maximize your points with using each device to check into the same show.
- Having more then one device also helps out with Trivia because if you don't know the answer to Viggle Live Trivia then you can guess and with 3 devices you are guarantied to get one answer right. 

Step 4: Keeping an eye out for extra earning opportunities.

- Finding and Checking into Quest Viggle's Blog list the current and past quest and the rules.
- What's On section in the app also list the day's bonus points shows and you can set reminders
- Tapping on the shows in the What's On section can also pull up ads that are worth points. These ads seem to be most prominent at the beginning of the day. 

An Art Review: Makikiart

So I know I said that I haven't found a lot of modern day artist that I like and that is still true but then again Makikiart isn't your traditional artist. No, she is like way better because she combines two of my favorite things, art and wine :D

Seriously, she has a lot of talent and does a great job on all the work she does. Not to mention the fact that she will customize and order for you. So go... go now and check out her site and look at her great work. And Thank You everybody for letting me share this talented fellow artist and mom with you all. 

Makikiart Website

You're Invited!!! Makeover Party/ Open House: Traverse City Event: Tuesday, August 20th, 2013

You're Invited!!!



 To: Makeover Party/ Open House
When: Tuesday, August 20th, 2013
Where: Kings Court Community Room, TC


Who wants to get away from their darling daughters,sons, or husband for an evening to kick back and relax with some great women? I for one need a break! Come to experience some girl time and learn about some new makeup. 

Open House @ Kings Court Community Room. We will be looking at new make-up products and trying samples. Discovering how to do different make-up techniques and personalized color schemes and styles. 


Come meet new friends and get some great make up tips. Try some awesome make up. And meet Fran, Boutique Consultant. 

What does a Boutique Consultant do? And why meet me? 

A Boutique Consultant helps you plan:
#1 Those girls nights that you've been thinking about having and just haven't gotten around to.
#2 Help with Bachelorette party plans and events.  
#3 Help you find some great deals on products you use every day. 

Cheap or Free Activities For The Week of August 13th - August 19th, 2013 in Traverse City Area

(The boys playing hide and seek Monday afternoon)





Hey Everyone, Okay so Tuesday is like almost over :( Again it's been a busy week and weekend here. This week I am babysitting my adorable godson, he is 2years old and Gryphon's best friend. So the two of them have been keeping me very busy. 

This Week Is The Old Engine Show. August 15-18, 2013. 


Tuesday August 13, 2013
Tue: 4:00pm-5:00pm Tai Chi In The Park @ Elk Rapids Library Website

Tue: 5:30pm-7:30pm Free Business Start Up Workshop @ NMC's Aero Park Campus in TC. Pre-registration required online. Offered by the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center.

Tue: 5:30pm-8:30pm Vacation Bible Adventure @ Bayview Wesleyan Church. All week for kids ages 4yr old-5th grade. Info call 947.3792 or emailing bayviewchurch@sbcglobal.net.


Tues: 6:00pm-8:00pm Open Mic By The Bay @ Clinch Park Website

Tue: 6:30pm-9:30pm Live Jazz @ Stella, Village Commons. Website

Tue: 8:00pm-11:00pm Teen Night @ Incredible Mos Website

Tue: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website


Tuesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Wednesday August 14, 2013

Wed: 8:00am-12:00pm Downtown Farmers Market TC @ the intersection of Grandview Parkway and Cass St.

Wed: 9:00am-10:00am Gentle Yoga @ Peninsula Community Library Website

Wed: 10:00am Free Guided Walk Along The Boardmen Website

Wed: 11:00am-12:00pm Grass River Hike and Bring Your Own Picnic @ Grass River Center Patio. Lemonade Provided. Website

Wed: 11:00am 25 Cent Kids Matinee. Playing: Funny Face.  Run Time: 107min Website

Wed: 5:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Holiday Inn and North Peak Patio

Wed: 5:30pm-8:30pm Vacation Bible Adventure @ Bayview Wesleyan Church. All week for kids ages 4yr old-5th grade. Info call 947.3792 or emailing bayviewchurch@sbcglobal.net.

Wed: 6:00pm-9:00pm Evening on River Street Website

Wed: 7:00pm-10:00pm Open Mic @ Norther Natural Cider House Website

Wed: 7:00pm-10:00pm Live Music @ Filling Station Website

Wed: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website


Wednesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Thursday August 15, 2013

Thur: 9:00am-10:00am Yoga On The Beach @ Bryant Park Website

Thur: 10:00am 25 Cent Kids Matinee. Playing: Rise of The Guardians.  Run Time: 97mins Website

Thur: 9:00am Buckley Old Engine Show. August 15-18, 2013. Music Every Night. Gate Fee:  $10.00 for Adults Per Day or $25.00 4 Day Pass, Kids 15 & under free Website

Thur: 9:30am-10:30am Story Stew @ Peninsula Community Library Website

Thur: 12:30pm-5:30pm By The Bay Wine Tour w/ By the Bay Transportation. Call: 231-932-1065 Website

Thur: 5:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Holiday Inn and North Peak Patio

Thur: 5:30pm-8:30pm Vacation Bible Adventure @ Bayview Wesleyan Church. All week for kids ages 4yr old-5th grade. Info call 947.3792 or emailing bayviewchurch@sbcglobal.net.

Thur: 6:00pm-8:00pm TC Backgammon Club @ Horizon Books Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music Northern Natural Cider House Website

Thur: 7:00pm Concert On The Lawn w/ Grand Traverse Pipes & Drums @ Grand Traverse Pavilions.  Free Goodwill collection. Concessions Available. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:30pm Jazz at Sunset @ Chateau Chantal. Free Website

Thur: 7:05pm TC Beach Bums Home Game Website

Thur:  7:30pm-8:30pm Yoga On The Beach @ West End Beach Website

Thur: 9:00pm-11:00pm @Phil's Website


Thursday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Friday August 16, 2013

Fri: 8:00am-1:00pm Elk Rapids Farmers Market Website

Fri: 9:00am Buckley Old Engine Show. August 15-18, 2013. Music Every Night. Gate Fee:  $10.00 for Adults Per Day or $25.00 4 Day Pass, Kids 15 & under free Website

Fri: 10:00am-11:00am Yoga On The Beach @ West End Beach Website

Fri: 12:00pm-7:00pm Paddle For Pints Pub Crawl Website

Fri: 4:00pm-8:00pm Frankfort 37th Art Fair Website

Fri: 4:00pm-8:00pm Live Music @ Blue Tractor

Fri: 5:30pm-8:30pm Vacation Bible Adventure @ Bayview Wesleyan Church. All week for kids ages 4yr old-5th grade. Info call 947.3792 or emailing bayviewchurch@sbcglobal.net.

Fri: 5:30pm-9:00pm Friday Night Live Downtown TC

Fri: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Marina Park, Northport; The Claudia Schmidt Funtet  Website and Northern Natural Cider House, TC Website


Friday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Saturday August 17, 2013

Sat: 8:00am-5:00pm Frankfort Collector Car/ Classic & Antique Boat Show Website

Sat: 9:00am Buckley Old Engine Show. August 15-18, 2013. Music Every Night. Gate Fee:  $10.00 for Adults Per Day or $25.00 4 Day Pass, Kids 15 & under free Website

Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm 6th Annual Zany's Flea Market Website

Sat: 10:00am-11:15am Community Classes @ Yen Yoga & Fitness. Fee: Donation. Website

Sat: 10:00am 25 Cent Kids Matinee. Playing: Rise of The Guardians.  Run Time: 97mins Website

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm Downtown Art Fair Where: Along Cass Street between Front and Washington. Website

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm Frankfort 37th Art Fair Website

Sat: 12:00pm-7:00pm Paddle For Pints Pub Crawl Website

Sat: 6:00pm Roller Derby Doubleheader @ Civic Center  Fees: Adults $15 at the door, Children 10 and under Free.  Website

Sat: 8:00pm Grand Traverse Lighthouse @ Northport. Free Family Movie: The Lost Treasure of Sawtooth Island. Run Time: 92mins Website

Sat: 9:00pm Free Movie @ Bike-In TC, Village Commons. Showing: Dumb and Dumber. Run Time: 107mins Website


Saturday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Sunday August 18, 2013

Sun: 9:00am Buckley Old Engine Show. August 15-18, 2013. Music Every Night. Gate Fee:  $10.00 for Adults Per Day or $25.00 4 Day Pass, Kids 15 & under free Website

Sun: 10:30am-11:30am Free Om Gentle Yoga @ Shanti School of Yoga Website

Sun: 12:00pm-2:00pm Panther Pigskin Picnic Frankfort Website

Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm 6th Annual Zany's Flea Market Website

Sun: 1:00pm-3:00pm Open Mic By The Bay @ Clinch Park Website


Sunday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Monday August 19, 2013

Mon: 10:00am-11:00am Circle Time for Infants & Toddlers @ Benzie Shores District Library. Every Monday until August 26, 2013 Website

Mon: 2:00pm-3:00pm Threads Fiber Art Club @ Peninsula Community Library Website
Mon: 3:00pm-7:00pm Outdoor Farmers Market @ The Village Commons w/ Live Music Website

Mon: 6:00pm-9:00pm Open Mic @ LFC Website

Mon: 6:30pm TC Dog Walking Group @ Civic Center Website


Monday In Traverse City: Google Calendar 

2 Day Rock Bottom Prices Sale for August 13-14th, 2013

Again I have another great set of sales. This week I have a 2 day sale of 22 great products. Look through the list and find something that sparks your interest and send me an email I'll give you more details. My favorite picks are Deal 1-4 those are the biggest money savers. Again sorry that the sales can be linked to this site to give you pictures but follow the link and I'll send them to you.

This Sale Can Not Be Posted Directly To This Site 

As always thanks for stopping by and leave me a comment if you get a chance.




~ Assorted Products:

Deal 1)  With Any $10 purchase you get a Casual Chic Hand Bag for $14.99 Regular Retail Value of $29.99

Deal 2) 99 Cent Tweezers Regular and Mini

Deal 3) $9.99 - 3 Pack Flip Flop Bundle

Deal 4) $7.99 - 2 Pack Flip Flop Bundle

~ Eyes:  
Deal 5) $1.89 Eye Liner Pencils

~ Lips: 
Deal 6) 99 Cent Lip Gloss

~ Nail: 
Deal 7) $3.49  Introducing New Nail Enamel Metallics : Regular Price $6  Savings: 40%

~ Hand Care: 
Deal 8) Any 2  Mix and Match Hand Care Product for $3.99

~ Foot:
Deal 9) $1.99 All Day Foot Deodorant Cream

Deal 10) $2.99 Anti-fungal Foot Spray

Deal 11) Any 2 Mix and Match Foot Care Products for $5.99

Deal 12) 4 Foot Care Products for $9.99. (Overnight Foot Cream Reg. $6.00, Deep Moisturizing Cream Reg. $4.00, Pedi-Peel Pads $6.00, Foot File Reg. $4.00) $20.00 Value at Regular Price

~ Face:
Deal 13) $2.99 Liquid Concealer Pen

Deal 14) $3.99 Pore Penetrating Mineral Mask

Deal 15) $3.99 Pore Penetrating Cleaner Gel

Deal 16) $3.99 Pore Penetrating Scrub

Deal 17) $3.99 Pore Penetrating Cooling Toner

~ Hair Care:
Deal 18) $1.99 Fresh & Smooth Moisturizing Shave Gel. *Helps to reduce how often you have to shave and helps to keep your skin fresh and smooth through out the day.

Deal 19) $2.99 Fresh & Smooth Moisturizing Facial Hair Removal Cream

Deal 20) $3.99 Fresh & Smooth Moisturizing Hair Removal Cream

Deal 21) $3.99 Fresh & Smooth Sensitive Bikini Line Hair Removal Cream

Deal 22)Buy A Hair Treatment Get The Matching Shampoo & Conditioner Free




- Ask me about my comparison shopping list and see how much money you can save on the product sold here verse those you would buy at your regular store.

Live Chat With Lucy Hale

Today (August 12, 2013) @ 3:00pm Live Chat with Pretty Little Liars Star and mark. Girl Lucy Hale. 

mark is a chic beauty and modern style fashion boutique brand, which is exclusively available through Avon Representatives.  But no worries if you're interested in finding out more about mark just ask me how. Enjoy the live chat. :)

 Live Chat Here

New Movie's Coming To Theater This Weekend 8/8-8/11/13

Thursday:

Chennai Express:
Release Date: August 8, 2013
Genres: Foreign Film, Romance, Comedy, Action
Rated: Not Rated

Summary: A man embarks on a journey to fulfill his grandfathers last wishes. On his way to India to spread his grandfathers ashes he meets an extraordinary young women and finds himself falling in love with her as they travel to South India together.

Chennai Express: Movie Website



Friday:

Elysium:
Release Date:  August 9, 2013
Genres: Sci-Fi, Action
Rated: R

Summary: The year is 2154 and there are two classes of people and two places to live. The poor live on the overcrowded and polluted dirty earth and the wealthy live in space on well maintained space station. The wealthy don't like to mix with the poor and fight to repress those who live on earth to stay in comfort. One man is given a mission to bring equality to the space station and the poor on earth. If he succeeds it will save his life alone with many others who are dying of disease do to the lack of resources.

Elysium: Movie Website


Planes:
Release Date:  August 9, 2013
Genres:  Comedy, Adventure, Family
Rated: PG

Summary: An underdog story, about a plane who is afraid of heights and dreams of competing in a renowned aerial race. This cropduster sets out to accomplish his dreams with the help of his new friends and mentor in the movie Planes.

Planes: Movie Website

Lovelace:
Release Date: August 9, 2013
Genres:  Biography
Rated: R

Summary: Is based on the story of Linda Boreman (January 26, 1949 – April 22, 2002) aka Linda Lovelace and her porn career. It tells the story of a women from a small town who is looking to get out and finds attention in all the wrong places.

Lovelace: Movie Website

Prince Avalanche:
Release Date: August 9, 2013
Genres:  Comedy, Drama
Rated: R

Summary: A story about an odd friendship. Two men, Alan and his girlfriends brother Lance are spending their summer in the woods on at a job on a mulching garden. Tension, humor and unusual circumstance bring these two friendship that they didn't expect.

Prince Avalanche: Movie Website


Blood:
Release Date: August 9, 2013
Genres:  Crime, Thriller, Drama
Rated: Not Rated

Summary: Two Detectives get caught up in investigating a crime and end up going too far. They now have to cover up the crime they have committed.


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Off Label:
Release Date: August 9, 2013
Genres: Documentary
Rated: Not Rated

Summary: An in depth look at the pharmaceutical drug world and it's side effects on peoples lives. This movie ask questions that you make want to know about your prescriptions.

Off Label: Movie Website



I Give It a Year:
Release Date: August 9, 2013
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Rated: R

Summary: A newly wed couple that have known each other for only a short time now face married life and the fact that they really don't know each other. In this comedy about the trials of married life the couple debated whether they should stay together or cut their loses while it's still early.

I Give It a Year: Movie Website


In A World:
Release Date: August 9, 2013
Genres: Comedy
Rated: R

Summary: The daughter of the King of Voice Overs is trying to make a name for herself and break into the voice over industry. Ultimately she finds her self competing with her father to make a name for her self.

In A World: Movie Website