DoozieLife

From the time I was a freshman in high school, I have had a job.  My first job was as a Summer Camp Aide at the YMCA in Klamath Falls, Oregon the summer before my Sophomore year.  During the next couple of years, I worked at a snack bar at the local skating rink, worked [...]

Apparently, having had 4 children has left some physical ramifications… Aside from the outward changes, the baby pooch, the c-section scar, the not so 18-year old boobs, my body has some internal changes that are just not so glamorous. Sometimes, being pregnant can cause gravity in unexpected places, and for me, that is my [...]

Right now, my son is sitting in the living room, writing a paper for school.  In fact, he is writing a revision of his assignment, spell checking, improving the flow of his paragraphs.  Now I understand how you may read this and think to yourself, “So what?  Her kid is doing his homework, that’s what [...]

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I have become a nocturnal creature… I have an inability to focus during the day, to tune out the sounds of kids existing in the background. I could hide all day if I were able to… However, the inhabitants of
my home track me down despite my most creative efforts to hide.   I sleep [...]

Baked Beans, Pasta Salad and California Style Chicken Croissants
 
Takeaways Take some of the work out of your Labor Day meal plans. Enjoy time with your family instead of time in the kitchen.
Ginny’s Baked Beans
For our family, Labor Day has always represented that bittersweet transition from the relatively lazy days of summer to the hectic [...]

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My Personal Experience with Marijuana
Medical marijuana. Cannabis cards. Taxing marijuana. Legalizing marijuana. Pot seems to be on the minds of a lot of people these days, from President Obama down to the casual recreational smoker. I do not smoke weed at this point in my life. I don’t care for how I react [...]

I am not a medical professional. I do not know all the answers about the medical marijuana debate. I am just a mom with a kid who is in a lot of pain. There is no perfect cure for pain. However, I have done my homework, and believe that cannabis is the best option available for my son to treat his chronic pain. Before you choose any course of medical treatment, do your homework, seek medical advice from doctors who are familiar with your case, ask lots of questions, and do what you think is best.

Today was the big day, Back to School! In an effort to be prepared, the night before I asked my 2nd grader what he would pick as his favorite lunch items. The reply I got was “Pizza… oh, and plums. Plums are like my favorite ever. I like yogurt too.” For a six year old, [...]

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Applying for a Medical Marijuana ID Card is Becoming More Common Every Day

 
However, this doesn’t mean the decision to use Medicinal Cannabis should be taken lightly
Before you decide that using medicinal marijuana is right for you, you should consult a physician you trust who is familiar with your medical history. Some things you [...]

Dear Family,
As you can see, our youngest child is following in her family footsteps.  First thing this morning, she had to help ‘lil Bubba play SuperSmash Brothers Melee.  She sure thinks she knows what she is doing, working the joystick and smashing the “A” button for all she is worth.  After that, she crawled over [...]