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Kate’s Escapades – and the Oscar goes to…
I’ll admit it, I have an Oscar obsession (the awards show, not the lunch meat, although I have been known to enjoy an occasional 98% fat free bologna sandwich, however never on an actual Oscar night). Not once in the past 25 years have I missed the Academy Awards show. First and foremost, I am a huge fan of going to the movies, which just happens to work out nicely for me since I also … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – And the Oscar nomination goes to…
Oscar nominations were announced this past Tuesday. (It was a triple treat of a day for me, first the Oscar nominations, then old Punxsutawney Phil paid a visit, and then of course the LOST premier. So much excitement packed into one little day!) Can I just tell you that I LOVE the Oscars?! I have watched the Academy Awards Show (the Oscars) faithfully ever since I was a small child. As a little girl I would … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells
I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells…and other things Dr. Seuss taught me about life. “Kid, you’ll move mountains! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!” – Dr. Seuss Today (March 2) is Dr. Seuss Day…a day celebrated in elementary schools all across this country. My own kids started off the day with Dad’s and Donuts before school. The object of this celebration is to see if kids can drag … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.
My family and I are ridiculous lovers of Disneyland. We make the trip to sunny southern California every other year for our family vacation, with the in between year vacations just serving a filler trips until we can once again return to the magical kingdom. We have a trip planned for this June, and to say we are already getting excited would be a bit of an understatement. In fact when daughter #2 was home … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Have potty seat, will travel
I will be the first to admit that when a perfectly sane, logical, proper, and clear thinking woman becomes a mom, all previous rules and social mores practiced in the pre-child life, go flying out the window. (Kind of like what happens to those Happy Meal toys kids just love to dangle out the windows of the car. You know, when the mom is screaming, “Don’t hang that out the window. You’re gonna drop it … Read entire article »
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Kate Goes on an Adventure –
Have press pass, will crash event
Join Kate as she tries out her new press pass during an adventure to a wrestling tournament. m Back in the day, in a former life, in a galaxy far, far away…I was college graduate heading out into the world, hoping to land a job as a photojournalist. I had just spent 4 years honing my craft, learning from brilliant teachers and peers alike, and smelling way too many chemicals in amber colored darkrooms. m m mHumor me as I … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Fat Tuesday means pancakes for dinner
“(Today) is Fat Tuesday, and of course, this being America, it will be followed by Even Fatter Wednesday, Obese Thursday and Fat-A** Friday.” –Jay Leno How much do you love a holiday that has as it’s main objective encouraging you to pig out? I’m talking about Fat Tuesday, of course, which just happens to be today. Or perhaps in this politically correct day and age, we should call it “big-boned Tuesday” or possibly “full-figured Tuesday”. You … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Valentine’s Day Fun
The big day is almost here, but never fear, I have a few more fun, inexpensive and simple ideas for Valentine’s Day. First of all, I found a really cool site called Match the Memory (www.matchthememory.com) It’s a site that lets you make your own match game by uploading your own pictures and captions. You can completely personalize a match game for your someone special, and then send them the link to play their own … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Valentine’s Day
How to personalize fortune cookies
Valentine’s Day is almost here. Still looking for that perfect idea to make that certain special someone feel loved and appreciated? Here’s a fun, unique, and easy Valentine’s Day idea: Personalized Fortune Cookies It’s surprisingly simple and uses store bought fortune cookies. You just take out the lame-o fortunes that are already inside, and replace them with your own unique messages. It’s a great idea for your spouse, your kids, your significant other, your best friend, or … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades: Fun Superbowl Snack Ideas
Sunday is the big day football fans. It’s once again Superbowl time, of course…Saints vs Colts. (I’ll give you one guess as to who I am rooting for in the big match-up!) I found two fun football recipes to keep the troops happy during the big game…. Football Cheeseball and Crackers & Chocolate Krispie Bites m m Football Cheeseball and Crackers 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese 1/2 … Read entire article »
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