Tag Archives: Costco

The Lure Of What I Don’t Have: A Confession

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

It’s been twenty months…twenty months…since I’ve really let myself trip, stumble, and generally get all out of sorts over stupid things. Well, let’s be honest: it’s been twenty months since I’ve decided to tell you about it. This Lent I gave up … Continue reading →

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Leaving Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

I’ve never been a big “shopper”…if by shopper you’re picturing a classy, well-manicured Breakfast at Tiffany’s 30-something clicking through the mall with a bouquet of bags bursting from the nook in her elbow. I prefer flip-flops and I’m not all that … Continue reading →

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Easy Meal Idea With a Side of Smiles

Posted on February 12, 2011 by

If you’ve been a long-time reader, you will know that my kitchen prowess is, well, a bit unpolished. That is to say, I should have auditioned for Anne Burrell’s Worst Cook in America. I’m sure I could put on quite … Continue reading →

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Things I Don’t Understand Thursday: Toy Packaging

Posted on November 5, 2009 by

Last week my daughter decided to use her long-saved-up birthday money to buy a new doll at Costco.  Maybe you’ve seen them?  They’re adorable American Girl look-alikes at about a quarter of the cost…which only makes them more adorable. Of … Continue reading →

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Tales of Kitchen Woes [take 43]

Posted on October 14, 2009 by

For the love of all that is good and holy and remotely edible.  I swear to you that I can’t get a break with my attempts at preparing decent food–ever. A little back story: I am undergoing a grocery-related spending … Continue reading →

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Things I Don’t Understand Thursday: Christmas in SEPTEMBER?!

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

Poor Baby Jesus. “Dear 8 pound, six ounce newborn infant Baby Jesus.  Don’t even know a word yet.” It’s bad enough that our society has gone to epic proportions to exploit his birth after Thanksgiving, but NOW we have to … Continue reading →

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Husbands in Costco

Posted on July 18, 2009 by

Usually when I go to Costco I have my list of “necessities” ready to go; you know, like cheese, milk, cereal, bread…fondue set?? Just kidding about the fondue set.  But I am always amazed at how many things I end … Continue reading →

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