by Lisa-Jo | Aug 1, 2010 | Blogging, Giveaways, Sweetstuff
The Gypsy Mama turns one today. It’s been the most beautiful year. Because of YOU. Your sense of humor, your honesty, your understanding, and your stories. I think I’ve fallen a little bit in love with you this year. {Blushes; scuffs feet.} And I wanted to...
by Lisa-Jo | Jul 16, 2010 | Sweetstuff
So, I just love that you hang out here on Fridays. I love that you kick off your shoes, put your feet up on the coffee table, and make yourself comfortable. I love that we gab about our likes and dislikes, our quirks, quibbles, and quaint qualities. It’s delish...
by Lisa-Jo | Jul 12, 2010 | Family, Kids, Motherhood, Sweetstuff
If you give a kid a bucket, he will want to fill it with dirt. If you give a kid some dirt, he’ll want to mix it with water. If you give a kid some water, he will pour it all over himself. If you give a kid some paper towels to wipe up the spills, he will unroll...
by Lisa-Jo | Jul 9, 2010 | Sweetstuff
On the rare ocassion I drink coffee, I like it to be instant, decaf, Nescafe. I think cold, leftover pizza is one of the most delicious foods in the morning. I can quote, word for word, lines from books or movies I saw years before, but can never remember the price of...
by Lisa-Jo | Jul 2, 2010 | Inbetween, Sweetstuff, Travel
Chug large quantities of Dramamine – otherwise, believe me, you wouldn’t want to be seated next to me for a 16 hour flight! Can you say “barf-a-rama”?! Always place a hand on the plane as I board and whisper a prayer for the pilots. Prefer an...
by Lisa-Jo | Jun 25, 2010 | Sweetstuff
I unplug my computer, sign out of tweet deck, and go email dark for a couple of days. I spend more time in the community pool than the commuter lane. I wrestle with my boys for long life-giving, endorphin-inducing bouts. I eat cake that tastes of home. I try to sneak...