tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116129035189896812024-02-19T09:20:43.914-08:00Being LoopyMy adventures in life and bargain huntingLoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.comBlogger332125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-24154083719628505802014-11-20T15:21:00.000-08:002014-11-20T15:21:36.089-08:0010 Things You Won't Hear Charles Manson's New Wife SayYou've probably heard by now that the murderer (good old Chuck) is getting married. In case you didn't know, he's 80. His bride is 26. They'll make a lovely couple, I'm sure.<br />
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Here are 10 things that she'll never have to say:<br />
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<li>Back off, ladies. He's mine</li>
<li>Did you remember to pay the water bill?</li>
<li>Honey, what should we have for dinner? </li>
<li>Should we go to Cabo for our first anniversary?</li>
<li>I'm having a hard time finishing all of these wedding thank you's. </li>
<li>Move over! You're hogging all the covers! </li>
<li>Where should we spend the holidays this year? </li>
<li>You left the toilet seat up again! </li>
<li>I have the best looking husband. </li>
<li>Can you pick up a pizza on your way home? </li>
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There you have it. She's one lucky gal. Actually, I think they're lucky to have found each other. Murderous psychopaths: they're just like the rest of us. </div>
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<i>Special thanks to my friend, Melisa, for helping me compile this list. </i></div>
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<br />Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-2812637149355938352014-05-18T18:54:00.000-07:002014-05-18T18:54:23.803-07:00The Ridiculous Bedtime RoutineIf you have children, you know that bedtime can be a challenge. With the whole, "I need a drink of water" "I have to go potty" business. I took a long, hard look at my own bedtime routine. And it's pretty ridiculous.<br />
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It goes a little something like this:<br />
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<li>Pee</li>
<li>Shower</li>
<li>Pee again (when I get<i> out</i> of the shower, of course)</li>
<li>Brush, floss, mouthwash</li>
<li>Pee again</li>
<li>Have a drink of water</li>
<li>Climb into bed</li>
<li>Turn on the fan</li>
<li>Put lotion on my feet and hands. Put socks on</li>
<li>Apply lip balm</li>
<li>Blow my nose</li>
<li>Put my CPAP mask on</li>
<li>Realize that I have to pee again</li>
<li>Pee</li>
<li>Have another drink of water on my way back to bed</li>
<li>Climb back into bed</li>
<li>Reapply lip balm</li>
<li>Blow my nose again</li>
<li>Put CPAP back on</li>
<li>Watch an entire episode of "Golden Girls"</li>
<li>Pee one last time</li>
<li>Off to sleep </li>
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The whole process only takes about 5-6 hours. Now, who wants me to sleep over? </div>
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Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-63445630378477745662014-05-17T13:16:00.001-07:002014-05-17T13:16:28.109-07:00A Family SecretYou guys, I've struggled with telling you this one. I wasn't sure if it was too private. After all, I'm not even sure my siblings know about the secret that I'm about to reveal.<br />
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One of my Fossils doesn't know how to use Caller ID. (I'll give you a hint: she's a female.)<br />
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There, I said it. I feel like a huge burden has been lifted from my shoulders. I've been carrying that secret around for a while now.<br />
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You see, I became knowledgeable about the situation a few weeks ago.<br />
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It went down like this:<br />
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I was at my desk at work and she called.<br />
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"Did you just call here (the house phone)?"<br />
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"No. Why?"<br />
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"Well, I was in the yard and the phone rang. I didn't get to it in time though."<br />
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"Did you check the Caller ID?"<br />
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Dead silence.<br />
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Now, she knows how to <i>look</i> at the Caller ID when the phone is ringing. She just has no idea how to retrieve the information once the phone has stopped ringing.<br />
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I'm telling you this as a public service. Check with your own Fossils. See if they know how to operate perplexing home appliances, like the telephone. You'll be surprised what you find out.<br />
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<br />Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-17162911947976849052014-05-15T17:44:00.000-07:002014-05-15T17:44:47.497-07:00Is Voicemail a Thing of the Past? Since I work in a doctor's office, a lot of my time is spent on the phone. We're constantly calling patients to remind them about appointments and to let them know that their contact lenses or glasses have come in.<br />
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Most people ask us to call them on their cell phone. As you can imagine, we get their voicemail a lot of the time. We always leave a quick message to confirm their appointment or inform them about their order.<br />
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Either 15 seconds, or a couple of HOURS, after we call them, we get this call:<br />
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Me: "Hello, Dr. G's office.<br />
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Patient: "Hi, I missed a call from this number."<br />
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Me: "Yes, this is the eye doctor. We left you a message."<br />
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Patient: "Oh, I didn't listen to it."<br />
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Me: (Thinking, but not saying) "Well, go listen to it fool and you'll unravel the mystery of why we called you."<br />
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Me: (Saying instead) "We're confirming for tomorrow at 9:00 am"<br />
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Patient: "Oh yeah, I forgot about that. I can't make it."<br />
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Me: (Thinking, not saying). "Go eff yourself."<br />
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How about you? Do you listen to your voicemail or just call back the number that you missed a call from?<br />
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<br />Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-3732921284126906162014-05-14T05:00:00.000-07:002014-05-14T05:00:05.757-07:00My Trip to the Dermatologist If you know me in real life, you know that I've been<strike> cursed</strike> blessed with Irish skin. I like to think of myself as having alabaster, milky white, ivory skin. My friends think of me as Casper.<br />
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I see the dermatologist once a year for my skin check. Since melanoma runs rampant in my family, I'm very diligent about it.<br />
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My old dermatologist moved his office, so I started seeing a new guy. He's much younger and has a very sleek, up-to-date office.<br />
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They had me put on a paper gown (totally normal for a skin cancer check), that opens in the back. Then he had me sit on this chair/table thing. A "chable" if you will. It was upright, but he pressed a button and the back folded down to turn it into a table.<br />
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He checked the front of my body and then asked me to turn over. Well, this chable is about the width of a small chair. And I'm in a paper gown. With nothing but undies on underneath. This was not going to be pretty. Picture a whale that as somehow beached itself and is now (aggressively) trying to turn itself over. That was me on this table. I had a choice; either use my hand to keep my gown closed, and fall on the floor, or use both of my hands to turn myself over. I chose to use both hands. I imagine that I started out looking like a beached whale but ended up looking like a turtle that was stuck on its back. Either way, it was the opposite of graceful. There was lot of gasping, heavy breathing, sweating and trying to cover my fat fanny. The whole episode took about 2.5 seconds, although it felt like 20 minutes. I think I noticed a look of horror/disgust on the doctors face.<br />
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I think I'll start exercising. Does anyone have a chable I can use?Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-85411219766374025942014-05-13T12:50:00.001-07:002014-05-13T12:50:51.349-07:00And just like that, I'm backHey,<br />
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Hi! How are you? It's been awhile. I haven't written a thing in almost 18 months. Yikes. That's a long time.<br />
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I figured I'd catch you up on what I've been doing in that time.<br />
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Here goes:<br />
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<li>I had a baby</li>
<li>Lost 40 pounds</li>
<li>Climbed Mount Everest</li>
<li>Spent a month in Bora Bora</li>
<li>Overcame my fear of heights (and flying)</li>
<li>Found a new, calorie and fat free, chocolate that won't make you gain weight. </li>
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Okay, so I didn't do any of those things. I've just been, you know, busy. Or lazy. Or both. Well, I'm dipping my toes back into the blogging world. I can't promise that I'll write something everyday, but I can promise that I can't promise anything. </div>
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Looking forward to connecting with you guys. </div>
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Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-60667766063614920622012-12-31T17:11:00.001-08:002012-12-31T17:11:21.552-08:00Moons: Worlds of Mystery at the Museum of Science<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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It's almost the last day of school vacation and the kids are starting to get restless. We decided to head to the <a href="http://www.mos.org/" target="_blank">Museum of Science</a> for the day. It was the perfect day, not too many people.</div>
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Brennan and Harry really enjoyed the Mammoths and Mastodons exhibit.</div>
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This was a 'guess which animal produces which poop' kind of thing.</div>
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We were really at the<a href="http://www.mos.org/" target="_blank"> Museum</a> to see "<a href="http://www.mos.org/planetarium" target="_blank">Moons:Worlds of Mystery</a>". I had shown them online the different events at the museum and they all picked "Moons."<br />
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Thankfully when we picked up our tickets for "<a href="http://www.mos.org/planetarium" target="_blank">Moons:Worlds of Mystery</a>", the gentleman told us to get in line a few minutes early because it usually sells out. I'm glad we listened. We were lucky enough to all sit together.</div>
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"Moons: Worlds of Mystery" is an amazing journey through our solar system. You learn a little bit about all the different moons in the solar systemas well as Earth's moon. The entire production was created at the Museum of Science. If you have a chance to see it, it's definitely worth it. It's about 40 minutes long and geared toward school age children grade 3 and up. </div>
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A few months ago, the <a href="http://beingloopy.blogspot.com/2011/07/bargain-hunting-with-big-guy.html" target="_blank">Big Guy</a> (aka my Dad, aka <a href="http://beingloopy.blogspot.com/2010/09/fossils.html" target="_blank">Fossil</a> #1), went on an overnight golf trip with a bunch of other old farts. In other words, his golf buddies.<br />
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It was an organized trip that was planned in advance. Guys picked a roommate and the hotel arrangements were made accordingly. Well, the Big Guy and his buddy (since kindergarten) Fred were to be in room 206. That was the room they were assigned ahead of time and that is the room they got when they checked in. At the front desk, they got they key, gathered their bags and headed off to room 206. They put the keycard in the lock and opened the door. Well, they walked in and there were two people already in the room. It was a man and woman. Alone. In a hotel room. Can you guess what they were doing?<br />
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Well, the <a href="http://beingloopy.blogspot.com/2011/08/5-things-friday_19.html" target="_blank">Big Guy </a>was very confused about this because this was supposed to be <i>his </i>room. So, he stood there and tried to figure out this apparent mix up with.....you guessed it, the man and the woman. Now, I'm sure this couple was having a lovely time for themselves until these two old guys walked in. Now, they not only walked in but they're having A FULL ON CONVERSATION WITH THEM.<br />
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Most normal people would have noticed immediately that the room was occupied and backed out slowly and returned to the front desk. Not the Big Guy. He's got to get to the bottom of the perplexing mystery right then and there.<br />
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After what must have seemed like an eternity to the couple, the Big Guy and Fred headed back to the front desk. The hotel apologized to them and got them another room. Rest assured, they knocked before they entered that room.<br />
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Recently, I had the pleasure of getting some local bloggers together for a menu sampling at <a href="http://wahlburgers.com/" target="_blank">Wahlburgers </a>in the Hingham Shipyard. Since I eat there about once a month (ahem, or maybe 3-4 times a month), I thought I knew what to expect. Boy, was I wrong. You see, I'm not a very adventurous eater. Once I find something on a menu that I like, I tend to stick to that one item. This was a great opportunity to try different things. I'm so glad I did.<br />
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They started us off with the salads. This is the Seared Fall Chicken salad. Holy yumminess! It is so good. It has a ton of my favorite things in there: roasted butternut squash, sun dried cranberries, toasted walnuts. And, of course, chicken. All atop some healthy mixed greens. The cranberry vinaigrette that they serve with it is delicious.<br />
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The other two salads are the BBQ Toss and a Chicken Caesar. Both are yummy. If you want something unique and tasty, try the BBQ Toss. That's a favorite of Paul and CEO Rick. It's mixed greens, red onion, bacon, caramelized onion, and house made BBQ sauce with your choice of chicken or beef patty. Sweet meets savory.<br />
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Next up were the burgers. Oh yeah, come to mama! The Our Burger is their signature burger with "government" cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and wahl sauce. Oh and house made pickles. Yes, they MAKE their pickles there. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Delish!<br />
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While we were there, chef (and owner), Paul Wahlberg took the time to talk to us about the menu both at <a href="http://wahlburgers.com/" target="_blank">Wahlburgers</a> and across the way at (his other restaurant) <a href="http://www.almanovehingham.com/" target="_blank">Alma Nove</a>. It's clear that he has a passion for cooking and wants everyone to enjoy what they eat. He won't put an item on the menu if the recipe isn't perfect. He also regaled us with stories of growing up in a big family in Dorchester. Sure Mark strutted around in his Calvin Klein undies and Donnie was part of NKOTB, but Paul can cook a gourmet meal..that's way better if you ask me.<br />
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I could go on and on about all the wonderful things that they have to offer, but you really should check it out yourself. You'll be glad you did!<br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">I was invited to enjoy a complimentary tasting at Wahlburgers. All opinions are 100% my own. </span></i>Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-28625848541606372812012-12-13T19:30:00.000-08:002012-12-13T19:34:51.078-08:00A Klassy Kardashian KhristmasWell, it's that time of year again. Time to hit the mall (or the internet) to find that perfect gift for someone you love, or just pick up a little something for yourself.<br />
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Since I like you so much, I thought I'd compile a list for all the gals in your life.<br />
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Everything on this list is from my ultimate favorite: <a href="http://beingloopy.blogspot.com/2011/09/kardashian-kollection.html" target="_blank">The Kardashian Kollection</a><br />
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<b><i>Let's start with Mom:</i></b><br />
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Why not get her some nice, leopard print items for the bathroom. Meow!<br />
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<b><i>A gift for your sister or best friend:</i></b><br />
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Let's face it, we all love leggings. Pair them with a half-shirt and some sky-high heels and you've got yourself an outfit. Perfect for carpooling, errands, doctors appointments. You'll be the envy of all in these babies. </div>
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Do you live in a warmer climate? These shorts might be your thing. They come in one size: "Peek a Punanny." Don't forget to pair them with 4-5 inch heels. Stunning! </div>
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Are your kids older and you spend your time lunching with friends? Then this jumpsuit is for you! Unless of course you like to enjoy 6-7 glasses of white zin at lunch. In that case, this isn't for you...you have to take the whole thing off just to tinkle. Stick with one of the items above. </div>
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Yes, this is something <i>you</i> wear, but let's face it, it's really for <i>HIM</i>. </div>
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This one is great because it would look great on any body type, it's klassy, plus it looks super comfy. Score! (wink, wink) </div>
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Now, here's one that you could wear everyday. It would look especially nice under a t-shirt. Just think how all your flesh would be squeezed out the bottom of this top. Fabulous! </div>
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Look, there's undies to match! </div>
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And, of course it comes in leopard print. Purrrr</div>
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Everything here is made from the finest polyester/nylon that money can buy. It's wicked nice. </div>
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<b><i>Need something to wear to a holiday party? Take a look at these dresses. </i></b></div>
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Think it's krazy to wear white this time of year? Think again, you'll be the envy of all in this white hot number. Remember, it's best to go sans panties when wearing a skin tight white dress. </div>
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This one would be great for your husbands office party, especially if he works in a stuffy environment like finance or accounting or a law office. </div>
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A great one for a Yankee Swap with the girls. As an added bonus, if someone has a wardrobe malfunction, you can help them out by giving them one of the safety pins from your dress. </div>
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Another great one for the husbands Khristmas party. This will also work well if you're meeting your boyfriends parents for the first time. </div>
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Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-1894357903715319752012-11-17T17:26:00.000-08:002012-11-17T17:26:35.610-08:00Loopy's Guide to Handling the Mall This Holiday SeasonIf you're brave enough to hit the mall this time of year, remember a few key things:<br />
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<li>Hydrate. Stash a bottle of water in your purse. </li>
<li>Keep a snack in your purse as well. It will keep you focused on shopping and not stopping at the food court. </li>
<li>Bring a list for the people that you need to buy for. </li>
<li>Don't shop for yourself. Unless you find something really, really, really cute, then it's okay. </li>
<li>Stick to your budget. Figure out, before you leave the house, what you want to spend on each person. </li>
<li>Don't spend more than $300 on my gift. </li>
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Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-4331914338179711462012-09-30T17:51:00.000-07:002012-09-30T17:51:26.390-07:0010 Things to (Legally) Do At A Red LightI was at a red light the other day and I thought to myself, "Self, in this world of multi-tasking, the red light seems like a perfect time to get some things done." So I set forth to think of some stuff to do in that few precious moments.<br />
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<li>Search for the water bottle/sippy cup that rolled under the seat earlier. </li>
<li>Trim a hangnail.</li>
<li>Fix your wedgie</li>
<li>Eat chocolate</li>
<li>Gaze at yourself in the rearview mirror and think, "God, my significant other is lucky to have me."</li>
<li>Think up your next Facebook status. </li>
<li>Think of all of the problems in the world and how to solve them. </li>
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My sister, Kelly, and I traveled to Heaven a couple of weeks ago. Well, my version of Heaven anyway. It was a room filled with yummy, chocolatey, rich, tasty treats known as the <a href="http://www.nedessertshowcase.com/" target="_blank">New England Dessert Showcase</a>. It was held at the Sheraton in Boston. We had a great time sampling lots of decadent treats. We probably should have jogged home from there after all of the desserts that we consumed.<br />
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<a href="http://www.kindsnacks.com/" target="_blank">Kind</a>-Kind Bars were our first stop at the Showcase. It was the first table we saw, plus we figured we should start with something healthy. I fell in love with the <a href="http://www.kindsnacks.com/dark-chocolate-nuts-sea-salt.html" target="_blank">Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt b</a>ar. It was so yummy. With 7g of fiber, 6g of protein and only 5g of sugar, you can feel good about eating it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.purefectionschocolate.com/" target="_blank">PUREFECTIONS</a>-A Quincy based chocolatier, <a href="http://www.purefectionschocolate.com/" target="_blank">Purefections</a> was a booth we loved visiting. Not only were the owners knowledgeable about their product, but they were friendly and helpful too. I sampled the <a href="https://shop.purefectionschocolate.com/P2C2_p_8.html" target="_blank">P2C2</a> in dark chocolate. It's a combination of rich, velvety, dark chocolate combined with sweet caramel, peanuts and salty crushed potato chips. Yes, you read that right. Potato chips. Hold on, I need to get a napkin to wipe the drool. Okay, I'm back. As I was saying, the combination of flavors is nothing short of spectacular. I would especially like these around the 18th of every month.<br />
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<a href="http://www.finaledesserts.com/" target="_blank">Finale</a>-For my birthday several years ago, some friends took to me to Finale for a night out. It was one of my favorite evenings. We nibbled on appetizers and then I gorged myself on chocolatey goodness. It was fantastic! I think that everything that Finale does is amazing. They have some of the best tasting desserts I've ever had. They did not disappoint at the Showcase. They offered samples of their Dark Chocolate Decadence. It's a fudgy, flourless, truffle-like cake that will make you smile from ear to ear. Delicious.<br />
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My friend took me to <a href="http://www.lullfarmllc.com/" target="_blank">Lull Farm</a>, just down the street from her house. I was amazed at all the wonderful things they had to offer. It was one of the best farm stands I've been to.<br />
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I was amazed at all the beautiful colors and textures. The also had fresh flowers, ice cream and baked goods. I was completely overwhelmed, but in a good way.<br />
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After checking out the farm stand we headed out back to see the animals. They had the usual cows, goats, pigs and roosters.<br />
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When we turned the corner, we came upon the cutest little bunny I've ever seen. He (or she) was the most beautiful, unusual color. He (or she) was blonde, just like me, but somehow I doubt that he (or she) gets his (or her) color at the salon. He (or she) had two siblings; a black one and a grey one. I wanted to take them all home with me.<br />
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If you're ever in the Nashua/Hollis area, I can't recommend Lull Farm enough. Even if you have to go out of your way, it's well worth the trip. Oh and they also have one in Milford, NH.<br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">This is not a sponsored post. </span></i>Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-45318962401044150622012-09-03T20:08:00.001-07:002012-09-03T20:08:53.037-07:00Happy Sweet Sixteen Meg! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My niece, Meghan, turned sixteen today. I remember being that age. What a great time....looking forward to getting my drivers license and all the freedom that brings. I now understand how much stress and worry it can be for parents.<br />
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In honor of her special day, I give you, The Letter:</div>
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<i>You're sixteen and I can't believe it. It seems like just yesterday that you were that chubby baby with the loudest squeals of delight. You've never been afraid to show your feelings, whether you were happy or very, very unhappy. Whatever the case, everyone around you knew how you were feeling. </i></div>
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<i>You've come a long way since then. Now you're the TALL, skinny, muscular, athletic one who turns shy when you're around people you don't know. </i></div>
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<i>You and your mom butt heads about stuff, but don't worry, that's normal. She loves you very much but sometimes you both need some time away from each other. </i></div>
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<i>I'm not going to lie to you, life at sixteen can be hard. There are a lot of decisions that you have to make. And sometimes it seems like everyone is against you. Please know that that's not the case. We're just looking out for you. We love you. </i></div>
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<i> There are a lot of new and exciting things going on in life. You're a sophomore now...no longer a lowly freshman. You're in cross country (you're a great runner). And you'll be driving soon. Yikes! </i></div>
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<i>That last one scares me the most. Every time you get behind the wheel of that car, my stomach will drop. For you, though, it will be the most exciting day of your life when you finally get that drivers license in hand and you take off for a friends house or the mall. The feeling of independence is amazing and I can't wait for you to experience that. </i></div>
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<i>As the aunt of a sixteen year old there are a few things I could do without:</i></div>
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<li><i>the attitude</i></li>
<li><i>eye rolling</i></li>
<li><i> yelling at your brothers</i></li>
<li><i>being a know-it-all</i></li>
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<i>You're a great kid and (believe it or not) your mom and I are always saying that. We're very blessed that you're such a caring, empathetic, kind-hearted person. You care a great deal about other people and it shows. </i></div>
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<i>You are a rule abider. With you, it's either black or it's white. There is no gray area. That's both a blessing and a curse. </i></div>
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<i>I'm your aunt and you can trust me with all your secrets. </i></div>
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<i>As you soar towards adulthood, my advice to you is this:</i></div>
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<li><i>Be comfortable in your own skin. You're the only you and you are amazing!</i></li>
<li><i>Be a leader, not a follower. </i></li>
<li><i>Be confident. </i></li>
<li><i>Be passionate. Find out what you love to do and do it. </i></li>
<li><i>Dream big. </i></li>
<li><i>Travel.</i></li>
<li><i>Don't be afraid to speak your mind. Your opinion matters. </i></li>
<li><i>Mistakes are okay. Learn from them.</i></li>
<li><i>Always be honest with yourself. </i></li>
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<i>That's it baby. That's all I got.</i></div>
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<i>Even though I didn't give birth to you, I feel like you're partly mine. I love you with all my heart. I'm absolutely giddy with excitement for all the fun/cool things that you're going to experience in the next few years. You deserve everything wonderful that comes your way. Embrace them! </i></div>
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<i>Always,</i></div>
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<i>Auntie Laura </i></div>
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<i>P.S. If I ever see (or hear about) you driving without your seatbelt on, you can kiss your car privileges goodbye. </i></div>
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Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530291933434970581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-4714251407178767392012-08-01T13:25:00.001-07:002012-08-01T13:25:37.940-07:00My Wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My <a href="http://beingloopy.blogspot.com/2012/07/happy-birthday-brennan.html">7 year old nephew</a> is obsessed with my wedding. Trouble is...I'm not getting married. I don't even have a boyfriend. He has just decided that it's time for me to get married and have kids. He worries a lot about it. In fact, here are a couple of tidbits that I've heard from him in the last few days:<br />
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Brennan: "Auntie Laura, when you get married what will we have to call your husband?"<br />
Me: "I don't know bud. I guess you'd call him Uncle whatever."<br />
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Brennan: "Auntie Laura, when you get married don't invite us."<br />
Me: "Why not?"<br />
Brennan: "Because kids probably aren't allowed at the place. But if they are, I'm going to bring Terrance and Sweet Terrance (his<a href="http://beingloopy.blogspot.com/2012/04/stuffed-animal-names.html"> stuffed animals</a>). I'll go to <a href="http://www.buildabear.com/shopping/productDetail.jsp?productId=prod10190088&categoryId=cat110084&dressMeMode=false&embroidery=true&soundEligible=false&selected=">Build A Bear</a> and get them tuxedos to wear.<br />
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So there you have it. Apparently I'm getting married. And I'll have a couple of stuffed turtles as guests. I'm so glad he has everything planned out for me.<br />
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<br />Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-13206670055001863832012-07-29T19:48:00.000-07:002012-07-29T19:48:13.006-07:00Grampy JokesMy dad must have learned some new cool jokes this weekend, you know, from one of his super <strike>old </strike>cool friends. This friend must have gotten them from a joke book for four year olds.<br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The difference is impossible to miss. Put on a pair of Maui Jims and, instantly, glare is gone. UV that can damage eyes, gone. The world's true colors come shining through like never before. Bolder. Richer. Crisper. With more contrast and clarity. That's patented, color-infused PolarizedPlus2 Lens Technology at work in an optically correct, distortion-free lens. </span></i><br />
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Dear Brennan,<br />
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I find it impossible to believe that you're seven years old today. Where did the time go? It seems like this was just yesterday:<br />
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We were all surprised when you were born with red hair. It's a good thing Mom and Dad gave you Grampy's name for your middle name. He was a redhead too (when he <i>had</i> hair!).<br />
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You're an inquisitive child, often asking Mom or Dad a math question when you first wake up in the morning, "Mom, what's 100 plus 100 minus 10?" This is before they even opens their eyes.<br />
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You like being outside with the kids but you prefer being inside and playing by yourself. You're very happy with some quality alone time.<br />
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Sometimes you have trouble listening and following the rules. It often gets you in hot water at home.<br />
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You're completely fearless in some things and cautious in others.<br />
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You are an amazing sharer, often giving the other person the bigger half. Even if it's chocolate.<br />
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Speaking of chocolate, it's your very favorite thing. You're the only 7 year old that I know who prefers dark chocolate.<br />
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You're a very picky eater, though you love fruit and veggies. No protein for you, not even peanut butter.<br />
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Making people laugh is something you do well. You often get Harry in fits of giggles.<br />
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Your mom is your favorite person in the whole wide world.<br />
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Here are a few more of your likes and dislikes at the ripe old age of seven:<br />
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You like:<br />
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<li>Reading</li>
<li>Video/computer games</li>
<li>Annoying your sister</li>
<li>Your dogs</li>
<li>Turtles</li>
<li>Harry</li>
<li>Swimming</li>
<li>Broccoli </li>
<li>All of your stuffed animals</li>
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<li>Homework</li>
<li>Brushing your teeth</li>
<li>Band-aids</li>
<li>Bedtime </li>
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You unabashedly hold my hand in public places. </div>
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You often put other peoples happiness in front of your own. It melts my heart a little when I see it. </div>
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Since you graced us with your presence seven years ago, nothing has been the same. You've brought our family joy, laughter, frustration, worry and lots of love. It's an honor for me to spend time with you and watch you grow. You're an outstanding child and I love you more than I could ever express. You make me proud to be your Auntie Laura. </div>
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Happy Birthday Bud. </div>
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xo,</div>
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Auntie Laura </div>
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<br />Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-84379335647453999532012-07-08T18:30:00.000-07:002012-07-08T18:30:13.285-07:00Sky Zone: A ReviewLast week I took my niece and nephews to an indoor trampoline park called <a href="http://www.skyzonesports.com/">Sky Zone</a>. It was a day that was really hot, so I was looking for something to do inside.<br />
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I made a reservation online for a time in the afternoon. I had my sister (their mom) fill out the waiver online. Everything was all set when we got there.<br />
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When we arrived they asked us our shoe size and gave us these special shoes for jumping. Snazzy!<br />
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There were three "court monitors" who made sure everyone followed the rules and stayed safe.<br />
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The prices are reasonable. To jump for 30 minutes is just $8. Jumping for an hour will cost you $12. The kids had a great time! I was a little apprehensive to get out there and jump myself. Most of the other adults just sat at the tables and watched their kids. It took me a few minutes to get the courage to get out there. I was afraid of all the jiggling that would occur. There was a little jiggling going on, but I embraced it as I jumped my heart out. I had a blast!<br />
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We went to the Sky Zone in Boston. It was actually in Hyde Park. It was very easy to get to. The facility was clean and organized and the employees were very nice and helpful. I would highly recommend going for a fun outing.<br />
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<br /></div>Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-69890988904219104862012-07-07T18:37:00.002-07:002012-07-07T18:40:21.771-07:00Cooking with Loopy: Berries in a BowlI brought this to a couple of cookout/parties this weekend. I got so many ooohhh's and aaahhh's that I thought I'd share the recipe with you.<br />
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<li>Buy a bunch of different kinds of berries</li>
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<li>Wash berries</li>
<li>Put them in a bowl</li>
<li>Cut strawberries and arrange in an eye-pleasing way around the edge of the bowl</li>
<li>Bring to cookout/party</li>
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<br /></div>Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-27129490507785668942012-07-06T19:22:00.000-07:002012-07-06T19:22:16.445-07:00Free Movies & Music on the South ShoreThere's no shortage of free things to do on summer evenings. Here are just a few highlights.<br />
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I went to the movie "Jaws" the other night. It was so beautiful watching a movie outside, wrapped in a blanket with the harbor in the background. </div>
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Enjoy some beautiful music on Friday and Saturday nights at Derby Street Shoppes </div>
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For many, many years my Dad's family has owned a cottage on the bay in Hull.<br />
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We celebrate every 4th of July at The Cottage with lots of swimming, </div>
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My Dad celebrates with his annual swim. </div>
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<span id="goog_450855096"></span><span id="goog_450855097"></span>Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388923693615838546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311612903518989681.post-89152176492569638582012-07-03T20:43:00.001-07:002012-07-03T20:43:28.174-07:00"Wanna hear a funny story?"Has anyone ever said that to you?<br />
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<li><i>Is it really funny or just a little bit funny? One a scale of 1 to 10? How funny are we talking?</i></li>
<li><i>Yes, but if I don't find it funny do I still have to laugh? </i></li>
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