Monday Movie Meme

I'm a little late posting (Labor Day, you know), but at least it's still Monday! In light of recent events in the US, today's topic is all about STORMS. Here in south Texas, we know about storms. We're coming up on the two year anniversary of Hurricane Ike, and there is still so much evidence of that storm. Here are some movies about storms:

Twister (1996) - Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton star as tornado chasers. I would NEVER do that!

Poseidon (2006) and the original The Poseidon Adventure (1972) - a luxury ocean liner is capsized by a wave, and the survivors have to escape a flooded, sinking ship. Love Shelly Winters and Gene Hackman in the original.

Evan Almighty (2007) - Evan must build an ark in preparation for a great flood. Steve Carell is great in any comedic role!

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It's Just My Opinion

Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Cute twist on the typical fairy tale. It's a little predictable, but not completely. This was one of the books my sixth graders could choose (there were two others) to read over the summer before school started. I especially like the ending since the author crafted the plot for a sequel. It's on my list of books to be read now!



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Chaperone

My husband and I decided that since our daughter was color guard captain, it might be fitting for us to chaperone the band and color guard a couple of times this season.

Wow. What a day! We got to the school an hour before the busses departed because that's when they said to be there. The trip to the stadium took about an hour and 45 minutes. There is much to do! (instruments, students, props, etc.). When the band and color guard come out of the stands second quarter preparing for half time, the rain starts. There's a mad dash to get the delicate and expensive items out of the rain, but it was the most unorganized mess I've ever seen.

They didn't get to perform, but it stopped raining shortly after halftime ended, so we had to stay for the rest of the game. Another long bus ride home, more unloading, and finally, we're free, almost 8 hours later. Whew! That's hard work! I'm disappointed we didn't get to see a half time show, but there's always next week.

Envyderm for Eyelashes Review & Giveaway

Random.org chose comment #3, Ferret Finds, as the winner. Congratulations! I've been using Envyderm Eyelash Growth Serus for a little over two weeks now. I don't know how to measure the length of my lashes, but they do appear a little thicker and darker. I'm not sure how much you can tell from the before and after photos, either. I'm going to continue to use it since it may take 4-6 weeks to see the best results.



Before picture on the left. After picture on the right.

I have sensitive eyes, so I was worried it would bother me, but I've had NO side effects from it. Envyderm is easy to apply, just like liquid eyeliner. Just use it once a day after taking off your makeup.

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Envyderm sent me an extra tube to share with one of my readers! This giveaway is open to US residents only (since I will be paying for the shipping myself) and will end on Sept. 9, 2010 at 11:59 PM. Since this prize is a $100 value, there is a three-step entry requirement.

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This post was written as part of a campaign with Family Review Network and Envyderm who provided the product for my honest review.

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Thursday Thirteen

13 things I enjoyed as a child.

1. My doll Tatters which I inherited from my sister. My mom made a dress for her, and her hair was styled in two braids. She had a string on the back that you pulled, and she sais some phrases. That is, until I threw up on her and she had to be washed. After that, when her string was pulled, she sounded like the teacher on the Charlie Brown cartoons (wah, waaahhh, wah, wah, waaahhh.) I loved her anyway.

2. I had another doll, Chrissy. She was a big doll, about the size of a six month old but not as heavy. You could make her auburn hair short, medium, or long by pulling the ponytail out from her head.

3. Playing house. We had a “little house” which was really a house with lights, electricity, just no running water. We set up our play house in there. I would also play house during recess by I forming borders at the edge of the woods with the pine needles.

4. For some reason, I really enjoyed making mud pies. Until my sister told me it would taste like chocolate, and I tried it. It didn’t!

5. Barbies. I had regular size Barbies (my favorite had the dark brown, shoulder length hair), medium size Barbies (such as Skipper with the two, long, curl ponytails) and the little ones (like Dawn with the pretty party dress). I could play with them all day!
6. I also enjoyed playing with Lite Bright.

7. Spirograph was fun, making different designs with different colors.

8. I loved to play school. I would set up in our formal dining room. My dolls were the students. I would have lessons for my students, and I would grade their work. No wonder I grew up to be a teacher!

9. I loved playing with my friend’s Easy Bake Oven. My parents never bought me one. I bought one for my daughter, and I still enjoyed playing with it.

10. Pollyanna was a great board game that I still enjoy playing.

11. I enjoyed the Game of Life, mostly because you could get married and have kids as part of your adventure through Life.

12. Freeze tag was a fun game to play outside with the neighbors.

13. I liked riding my golden-colored bike with the glittery banana seat. Ah, childhood memories!

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