http://christine.abrandt.org reviews, ideas, thoughts & snark Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:30:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Girls and power tools ... Is this a major guy fetish? I mean, hot chicks with power drills and nail guns - do they get the average guys' motor running? I mean, for me when someone says "air tools" or "power tools" I personally think "oh, hair dryer and straightener" ... http://christine.abrandt.org/2008/09/30/satisfaction/ Seriously, running a household is work and I dare anyone to say it's not. The cooking, the cleaning, the child-rearing .... AHH! It's okay and I can handle it; but when my kid starts acting afool and all my husband wants to talk about is buying new games for our ... http://christine.abrandt.org/2008/09/30/something-like-work/ This weekend my husband and I (along with out 3 year old) attended a command-sponsored marriage retreat at Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg. (Believe me, I will be posting a review - keep your eyes peeled!). We learned the tools for better communication and how to figure out the "underlaying" ... http://christine.abrandt.org/2008/09/27/marriage-retreat/ Gas prices (and food prices and entertainment prices ...) are really kicking my ass. Driving to and from Florida recently I am sure I spent well over $300 on gas alone. "Cheap" gas is like $3.70 around here ... I know, I shouldn't complain because others have it worse - ... http://christine.abrandt.org/2008/09/25/broke-join-the-club/ My husband and I were discussing work the other day - mostly MY work schedule. Right now I'm open for business like - 24 hours a day. I don't really have an exit sign because I haven't found my groove yet. I haven't set "work" hours because I have yet ... http://christine.abrandt.org/2008/09/22/setting-up-a-work-schedule/ I realized yesterday that while I ADORE my pretty pink (and portable!) laptop, using a desk top with two screens is more conducive to working. As opposed to dicking around on the 'net which is what I normally do. I am happy though, because I have a nice (and ... http://christine.abrandt.org/2008/09/22/flash-drives-portable-applications/ I plan on RELAXING the next few days. I mean, I have a convention to go to during my vacay but it's going to be fun and soon after I get to see my hubby! But, I'm going to slap on my cap, sit on a chaise and await Hanna, ... http://christine.abrandt.org/2008/09/05/on-vacation/ I cleaned and re-arranged the kitchen. I cleaned the dining room. I half - ass cleaned the living room. I washed all the sheets (still have to do my own). I still have to finish the living room, clean the bathroom and toilets, clean Xander's room, pack my stuff, pack ... http://christine.abrandt.org/2008/09/02/a-cleaning-we-will-go/ I just wanted to share a neat link that I received from Old Navy this afternoon. They are introducing their fall plus size line soon and you can get a Chic Peek - an early look at the season's freshest fashions. Shop the new Fall collection in sizes 16-30, only ... http://christine.abrandt.org/2008/09/02/old-navy-old-navy/ I have issues cleaning when my son is awake because he tends to try and "help" and mostly "hinders" instead. But, I got a lot accomplished today anyway while he took a nap. (Yeah!!) But - while he was playing around the living room trying to get me to play ... http://christine.abrandt.org/2008/09/01/a-surfing-we-will-go/