tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42253658069165290012024-03-13T20:35:46.870-07:00Life Buy the Beachashley @ little miss mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604486090862787985noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-68155794884678031532012-02-22T17:55:00.000-08:002012-02-22T17:56:17.116-08:00I'm not doing Life Buy The Beach right now....<br />
I've been pretty busy with the new man in my life... and I'm in LOVE!<br />
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He lets me help him with his boots</div>
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We like exciting adventures</div>
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and even enjoy a little rock climbing.</div>
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We love long walks on the beach</div>
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and basking in the sun.</div>
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We dine on gourmet food</div>
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and decadent deserts.</div>
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He even does the dishes.</div>
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I'll be back Buy the beach one day....</div>
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I'm just gonna love my new little man.</div>
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He's perfect.</div>
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<br />Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-29374421702373605392012-01-10T13:28:00.000-08:002014-01-20T13:50:13.409-08:00My last post was in May...2011<br />
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I've had a hard time sitting down to blog cuz I've been having a really <strong>big</strong> pity party. <br />
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I had an emergency hysterectomy surgery several months ago,<br />
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I've been licking my wounds, healing myself and keeping myself busy with my grandson. He makes everything better. Little by little and day by day I've been finding myself again. The real me. The one that's been hiding way down deep inside myself for a very long time. The one that loves life, friends, family, the sunshine, the beach, bike rides and to be loved. <br />
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And I'm back! <br />
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I reconnected with a really special friend this week. It had been over a year since we spoke. He asked me about my blog... he had been following it and I didn't even know it. He said he really liked it and wondered why I stopped. When we hung up I had the urge to open up my blog. For the first time in a really long time... I felt like blogging. <br />
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A really big Thank You to that very special person. <br />
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It feels good to be back<br />
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xoxo<br />
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Sometimes as a Realtor we do <span style="font-size: large;">special favors</span> for really <span style="font-size: large;">great people</span>. <br />
This week it was <span style="font-size: large;">a favor for my Momma</span>. <br />
She needed me to help her neighbor get her <span style="font-size: large;">little guest house rented</span>. <br />
She is a cute little old lady. She does not have Internet access and really had no business meeting strangers. <br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">She contacted several property management companies to help her but NONE of them called her back. I couldn't believe it! </span><br />
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I told her I would help her just cuz she was a sweetheart and I wanted to restore her faith in Real Estate agents. Besides... she said i could blog about it too.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I stopped buy her place in the afternoon and snapped a few pictures. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Then downloaded them to my computer. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I then opened a FREE account with craigslist by going to <a href="http://www.craigslist.net/">http://www.craigslist.net/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was easy, <span style="font-size: large;">just follow the directions</span>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Pick a user name, a password and agree to the simple terms. </div><div style="text-align: center;">BINGO! account opened! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Next select the area that you wish your ad to be placed. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Title the ad. <span style="font-size: large;">Be clever</span>. This is a studio apartment...but I knew I would <span style="font-size: large;">get lots more interested</span> tenants if I called it a <span style="font-size: x-large;">Guest House</span>. It really is a guest house. </div><div style="text-align: center;">A little house in the back of a single family residence. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wrote a cute add describing the best features of the property and all the details.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Darling Guest House in Torrance</div><div style="text-align: center;">Studio-Doll House</div><div style="text-align: center;">New kitchen</div><div style="text-align: center;">New bathroom</div><div style="text-align: center;">Full size stove included</div><div style="text-align: center;">Refrigerator included</div><div style="text-align: center;">water and trash paid</div><div style="text-align: center;">Great neighborhood</div><div style="text-align: center;">no pets</div><div style="text-align: center;">no smokers</div><div style="text-align: center;">good credit a must</div><div style="text-align: center;">$875 month</div><div style="text-align: center;">month to month only</div><div style="text-align: center;">I did not put the address. I only put cross streets and the City. I did not list a contact phone number.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I had them reply to an email address. This way I could communicate with them a few times via email first. This way I could ask the questions and give them the answers to their questions before I even scheduled the appointment to see the unit. I was able to eliminate several showings and bad credit tenants. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I only <span style="font-size: large;">scheduled appointments</span> with <span style="font-size: large;">serious tenants</span>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">There are lots of people that just like to look at rentals. Don't waist your time. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With in 1 hour I had 9 emails from interested parties. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I only showed it 3 times in three days</div><div style="text-align: center;">In less then a week I had it rented to a wonderful gal with fantastic credit and a great job! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was sure to check her credit, verify that she really was employed and verify her past rental history. </div><div style="text-align: center;">If you hired a real estate agent or property management company to do this same service you could pay as much as 10% of the first years rent. In this case she may have payed $1,050. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I would have charged 6% so the cost would have been $630</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes it pays to be a sweet little old lady.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love craigs list and have found my last 4 homes using this free service. </div><div style="text-align: center;">If you need help putting a property on craigslist feel free to email me with your questions. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-2975347901242312422011-04-27T17:23:00.000-07:002011-04-27T17:23:05.625-07:00Loving The Coastal Chic feeling over at Beach N Creations<div style="text-align: center;">Most of you know that I'm <span style="font-size: large;">doing a little redecorating</span>...and I'm having some trouble finding just the right stuff. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So after a long morning at the Dr. office of<span style="font-size: x-small;"> (getting a lump, I recently discovered on my neck, checked out)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was feeling a little bit <span style="font-size: large;">sorry for myself</span> and decided to <span style="font-size: large;">cure it</span> with a little </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">coastal chic beach shopping.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Well this morning traveling down PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) in South Redondo Beach, I discovered a new little shop! Well... new to me anyway. It's called <span style="font-size: large;">Beach N Creations</span>. I slammed on the breaks and turned into the parking lot of this darling little shop!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Turns out they have two Locations. Both In South Redondo Beach</div><div style="text-align: center;">They also have a website but it's nothing like the shop!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YQ5ydK7hsLI/TbiUmQM-ZZI/AAAAAAAACzg/NTGcqbGK7xc/s1600/IMG_0519.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YQ5ydK7hsLI/TbiUmQM-ZZI/AAAAAAAACzg/NTGcqbGK7xc/s640/IMG_0519.JPG" width="480px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The best selection and <span style="font-size: large;">display of sea shells</span> ever! Fantastic prices too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eBo73hRhNY8/TbiiCDMBRBI/AAAAAAAAC3s/2MXlq5hf4wc/s1600/IMG_0533.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480px" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eBo73hRhNY8/TbiiCDMBRBI/AAAAAAAAC3s/2MXlq5hf4wc/s640/IMG_0533.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am in love with this plate.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zJLViBLKfiw/TbiiBP_1BcI/AAAAAAAAC3o/jr0WnEpmpLw/s1600/IMG_0536.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zJLViBLKfiw/TbiiBP_1BcI/AAAAAAAAC3o/jr0WnEpmpLw/s640/IMG_0536.JPG" width="480px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Must have these for the Kitchen Breakfast bar</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kqE1Eg5TdWs/TbiiAg78mbI/AAAAAAAAC3k/qknilujXy_M/s1600/IMG_0529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480px" i8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kqE1Eg5TdWs/TbiiAg78mbI/AAAAAAAAC3k/qknilujXy_M/s640/IMG_0529.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The perfect dish for entertaining...Right?</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Coastal Chic Pillows</span> anyone? I can't decide which ones! Help.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So cute</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c5ezL_b58Uk/TbiXVOcCyFI/AAAAAAAAC0Y/983m1aHh7o8/s1600/IMG_0454.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c5ezL_b58Uk/TbiXVOcCyFI/AAAAAAAAC0Y/983m1aHh7o8/s640/IMG_0454.JPG" width="480px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Perfect colors</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4r3Hn1cRjrc/TbiXWp37eyI/AAAAAAAAC0g/hOEtCOkkhwY/s1600/IMG_0455.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480px" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4r3Hn1cRjrc/TbiXWp37eyI/AAAAAAAAC0g/hOEtCOkkhwY/s640/IMG_0455.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love this one</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Al4gQuY6B3M/TbiXXk5YV9I/AAAAAAAAC0k/vO-a4uLbe5Y/s1600/IMG_0463.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" i8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Al4gQuY6B3M/TbiXXk5YV9I/AAAAAAAAC0k/vO-a4uLbe5Y/s640/IMG_0463.JPG" width="480px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I'm really lovin' this one too...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JapxvXd5tRg/TbiXYU3m_FI/AAAAAAAAC0o/IlYOdC8RkTA/s1600/IMG_0468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480px" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JapxvXd5tRg/TbiXYU3m_FI/AAAAAAAAC0o/IlYOdC8RkTA/s640/IMG_0468.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is first on my list of must haves! I have the perfect place for it!</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Best of all I <span style="font-size: large;">feel like I have two new BFF's</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These <span style="font-size: large;">ladies love</span> what <span style="font-size: large;">they do</span> and you can tell! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lynne Johnson the owner can be found at </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Beach N Boxes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">817 Torrance Blvd Redondo Beach Ca 90277 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">310- 316-8600<br />
<a href="http://www.beachncreations.com/">www.beachNcreations.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(I forgot to get a picture of Lynne but I will on my next visit.)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and my new <span style="font-size: large;"><em>coastal chic</em></span> BFF</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Linda</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xh5Ibh6oq8M/TbiiJ2UPZ7I/AAAAAAAAC4g/S3lrQvRbGwM/s1600/IMG_0563.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480px" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xh5Ibh6oq8M/TbiiJ2UPZ7I/AAAAAAAAC4g/S3lrQvRbGwM/s640/IMG_0563.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She is <span style="font-size: large;">warm and friendly</span> and makes you <span style="font-size: large;">feel so special</span> while you shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She runs the shop on PCH</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Beach N Creations</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1305 S Pacific Coast Highway</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Redondo Beach, CA 90277</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">310 316-8600<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be sure to pop into my Open House Tomorrow from 12-2:00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.3431artesia.com/">http://www.3431artesia.com/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Czdi1EuPjLY/TbHhldRcxDI/AAAAAAAACrs/_NXqtpJM9oo/s1600/IMG_0339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Czdi1EuPjLY/TbHhldRcxDI/AAAAAAAACrs/_NXqtpJM9oo/s640/IMG_0339.JPG" width="480px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div>Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-77139584330982695262011-04-26T07:44:00.000-07:002011-04-26T07:44:57.808-07:00Torrance Townhouse<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.3431artesia.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">3431 Artesia Blvd. #23 Torrance CA 90504</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Turn Key! Move right In!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Not a Short Sale!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Not an REO!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 Bedrooms * 2.5 Bathrooms * Indoor Laundry * 2 car garage * 1483sf</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 Master Suites each with private bathroom, new carpet, fresh paint and views of park like grounds</div><div style="text-align: center;">Large living room, Kitchen with eat in breakfast area, New flooring, recessed lighting, fresh paint and is open to the Family room/dining room. Unique floor plan inn this turn key Tri level Townhouse.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Large grassy area right outside your front door. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Unit 23 also includes a two car attached garage with direct access to unit and auto garage door opener.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inside laundry room for full size washer and dryer with gas hook up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This Townhouse is priced at $360,000.</div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" /><br />
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My better half <span style="font-size: x-large;">surprised me</span> today with <span style="font-size: large;">Coffee</span> and a (before work) morning trip to <br />
Home Goods in El Segundo. <br />
I've been looking and looking for <span style="font-size: large;">just the right things</span> for my <span style="font-size: x-large;">coastal chic</span> makeover <br />
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That was <span style="font-size: large;">until today!</span><br />
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I am Home Goods <span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy Now</span>!<br />
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Here is a sneak peek of what I found...<br />
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Be sure to check out my new listing at <a href="http://www.3431artesia.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">3431 Artesia Blvd #23 Torrance CA</span></a><br />
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I will be holding an OPEN HOUSE this Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00<br />
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<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" />Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-33711681783370254992011-04-19T22:06:00.000-07:002011-04-19T22:06:56.339-07:00Eye Spy with my little eye<div style="text-align: center;">As a kid we played a game called <span style="font-size: large;">"Eye Spy"</span> on long car rides to my </div><div style="text-align: center;">Auntie Sheila and Uncle LJ's house. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Eye Spy with my little eye</span>... something that begins with...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You remember</span> this game <span style="font-size: large;">right?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well I kept the tradition going when my daughter was little.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She loved this game as a child.and even today.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.littlemissmomma.com/">Little Miss Momma </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">has created a link party on Wednesday's called Eye Spy. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This week on Eye Spy we are taking a look at <span style="font-size: large;">things around the house</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">so here is my Eye Spy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Eye Spy</span> with my little eye... <span style="font-size: large;">something that begins with a "T"</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Eye Spy with my little eye... something that <span style="font-size: large;">I can't live with out</span>, that begins with a "K" </div><div style="text-align: center;">If this broke I would get another one today!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Keurig</span> Coffee maker...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eye Spy with my Little Eye... The <span style="font-size: large;">greatest fireplace</span> I've ever had!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">and my favorite <span style="font-size: large;">shabby chic</span> decoration...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eye Spy with my little eye a <span style="font-size: large;">white sea shell</span> collection in a bird bath</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O8RAJLdiPsE/TZpevc4AZVI/AAAAAAAACew/sCWmAJkqal4/s1600/IMG_0127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480px" i8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O8RAJLdiPsE/TZpevc4AZVI/AAAAAAAACew/sCWmAJkqal4/s640/IMG_0127.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and My favorite pictures</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0MJ2bjrlLuY/TZpeq3bK4gI/AAAAAAAACeQ/A7nQdiUZX8c/s1600/insperation+pics.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384px" i8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0MJ2bjrlLuY/TZpeq3bK4gI/AAAAAAAACeQ/A7nQdiUZX8c/s640/insperation+pics.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and My new vase with <span style="font-size: large;">white Daisy's</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eye Spy My <a href="http://www.lifebuythebeach.listingbook.com/">Home office</a> <span style="font-size: large;">after a large real estate mailing</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OryfpnCZjxk/Ta5g3vPE6OI/AAAAAAAACq4/GLkcym1pY_Y/s1600/IMG_0327.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480px" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OryfpnCZjxk/Ta5g3vPE6OI/AAAAAAAACq4/GLkcym1pY_Y/s640/IMG_0327.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eye Spy...The beach cruiser</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The weekend <span style="font-size: large;">volleyball</span> games in front of my house</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Beach Rules <a href="http://www.barnowlprimitives.com/">sign</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7NJ_Iv0CxFw/TTJ9E_7zfDI/AAAAAAAABe4/yG7xBKi6FSI/s1600/DSC_0546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440px" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7NJ_Iv0CxFw/TTJ9E_7zfDI/AAAAAAAABe4/yG7xBKi6FSI/s640/DSC_0546.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The <span style="font-size: large;">seagulls</span> at sunrise</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rLzpX4pLUvI/TUQ3tKZgTTI/AAAAAAAABk0/FMJ0RUZWQzs/s1600/IMG_2857.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480px" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rLzpX4pLUvI/TUQ3tKZgTTI/AAAAAAAABk0/FMJ0RUZWQzs/s640/IMG_2857.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and my <span style="font-size: large;">stairway</span> to heaven. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ANpH9L2zD4c/TTJ3kZ0ukZI/AAAAAAAABb0/MH59bllXaEY/s1600/DSC_0398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ANpH9L2zD4c/TTJ3kZ0ukZI/AAAAAAAABb0/MH59bllXaEY/s640/DSC_0398.JPG" width="426px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Eye Spy is a link party that <a href="http://www.littlemissmomma.com/">my daughter</a> created. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I will be linking up over at <a href="http://www.littlemissmomma.com/">Little Miss Momma</a> today. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Be sure to check it out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" /></div>Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-51941055749322783662011-04-11T10:32:00.000-07:002011-04-11T14:02:30.894-07:00Mothers Day for Single MomsI was a <span style="font-size: large;">single Mom</span> for much of my daughter's childhood. <br />
I was <span style="font-size: large;">lucky that I had family</span> close by to help out.<br />
I <span style="font-size: large;">worked hard</span>, Two jobs for a long time.<br />
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Sometimes I <span style="font-size: large;">felt like a failure</span><br />
Sometime I thought <span style="font-size: large;">I couldn't do it anymore</span><br />
Sometimes I thought <span style="font-size: large;">nobody understood how tired I was</span><br />
Sometimes I would wish I had a friend that understood how hard it was to <span style="font-size: large;">do this by myself</span><br />
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But then, my <em>darling little girl</em> would <span style="font-size: x-large;">wrap her arms around me</span> and tell me, <br />
"<span style="font-size: large;">I love you Momma</span>" and I would be <span style="font-size: large;">rejuvenated</span>. Ready to take on the world!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hu1Le-TUL8k/TaMzU3Nq5lI/AAAAAAAACpQ/l0KIq8MeBVU/s1600/IMG_0297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hu1Le-TUL8k/TaMzU3Nq5lI/AAAAAAAACpQ/l0KIq8MeBVU/s400/IMG_0297.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Picture of a picture (sorry for the poor quality but it's one of my fav's)</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I am <span style="font-size: large;">really close</span> with <a href="http://www.littlemissmomma.com/">my daughter.</a> In fact, I would consider her <span style="font-size: large;">my best friend</span>. She <span style="font-size: x-large;">inspires</span> me, <span style="font-size: x-large;">loves </span>me and <span style="font-size: x-large;">makes me proud</span> every day. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://littlemissmomma.blogspot.com/2010/03/to-my-momma.html">She writes about our relationship on her blog.</a> </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w1fNF6Zidj0/TaMzV8h27HI/AAAAAAAACpY/w0hrRTUA-SE/s1600/IMG_0294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w1fNF6Zidj0/TaMzV8h27HI/AAAAAAAACpY/w0hrRTUA-SE/s640/IMG_0294.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(my other fav pic of the two of us)</span></div><br />
Today, I woke up got my coffee and logged into Face Book .... <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Life-Buy-The-Beach/178867542150198#!/pages/Little-Miss-Momma/372046156856">And saw this post.</a> <br />
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It <span style="font-size: large;">made me smile</span>. It <span style="font-size: large;">made me proud</span>. It made me want to think of every <a href="http://littlemissmomma.blogspot.com/2011/04/early-mothers-day-and-barn-owl-giveaway.html">single mom I've ever know and nominate them to win</a>. Not just cuz they could win the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/barnowlprimitives">cutest sign ever...</a> but because it was a chance to recognize them. To let them know that we are proud of them and that they are not alone. <br />
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So I thought I would nominate the best single mom I know right now. I want her to win one of these darling <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/barnowlprimitives">Barn Owl Primitive signs</a> that <a href="http://www.littlemissmomma.com/">Little Miss Momma</a> is giving away <a href="http://www.littlemissmomma.com/">on her blog. </a><br />
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here goes<br />
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Teresa W<br />
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She is a great Momma. She is single and a hard working Real Estate Agent. She put the needs of her darling daughter Sierra first. She struggles like we all do to find a balance between supporting her daughters financial need and giving her quality family time. She makes goal boards with her, She plants vegetables with her, she decorates her room, dances to Miley with her, goes to her Soccer games, picks her up early from after school day care and gives her all kinds of love. She teaches her to be nice to everyone and that everyone has something special inside them. Sierra is a sweet, thoughtful little girl that goes out of her way to make everyone feel special. Sierra like everyone and has a special place in her BIG heart for the underdog.<br />
Teresa and I have drifted apart ... But I still think she is a wonderful Single Momma. <br />
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If Teresa won I would select this sign for her. Beach Rules she also lives <a href="http://www.lifebuythebeach.com/">Buy The Beach</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">or maybe this one Playroom Rules</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Oh wait... maybe this one. Family Rules</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I'm sure we all know a <span style="font-size: large;">fantastic Single Momma</span>. Join me in making someones day. </div><div style="text-align: center;">What great single momma do you know? </div><br />
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<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" />Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-29803878109561090942011-04-09T19:48:00.000-07:002011-04-09T19:48:51.876-07:00I love my job!cuz I get to <span style="font-size: large;">meet fantastic</span> people like <span style="font-size: large;">my new seller.</span> <br />
He is just <span style="font-size: large;">the greatest seller ever</span> not to mention <span style="font-size: large;">a great new friend! </span><br />
I got home to find an email with this picture of <span style="font-size: large;">him in front </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">of the For Sale sign</span> that went up today! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V4u9IrY0b6A/TaEX2ZYS5lI/AAAAAAAACo8/372QU8kd8Gg/s1600/New+listing+Alfred+Drake+Artesia+Gardens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V4u9IrY0b6A/TaEX2ZYS5lI/AAAAAAAACo8/372QU8kd8Gg/s640/New+listing+Alfred+Drake+Artesia+Gardens.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>We are both really excited to <span style="font-size: large;">get it sold!</span><br />
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<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" />Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-68885822920756729232011-04-08T15:44:00.000-07:002011-04-08T15:47:13.812-07:00Tri Level Townhouse in Torrance<span style="font-size: large;">Sneak Peak</span>. Be the first one to see it!<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">WOW!!!</span><br />
This one is gonna go fast!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Not </span><span style="font-size: large;">a short sale!!!! </span><br />
Seller can close Fast!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3431 Artesia Blvd #23 Torrance CA 90504</span><br />
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This spacious Tri Level Townhouse is located in the back of the complex <br />
away from Artesia Blvd. and is quiet and peaceful. <br />
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2 Bedrooms, Each with a private bathroom and sliding glass door to let in the evening breeze.<br />
2 1/2 bathrooms<br />
Over 1480 sf<br />
2 car garage with auto openers and direct access<br />
Indoor laundry room with gas hook up<br />
Balcony that overlooks a lush grassy area off one of the master suites<br />
Big Living room with high ceilings<br />
Eat in kitchen (installing new flooring next week)<br />
Dining/family room off kitchen<br />
Fresh Paint through out. (Being Painted next week too)<br />
Community Solar heated Pool, Club house with sauna and showers. Large grass area in front of this unit perfect for kids to play. Security Building.<br />
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Priced at $360,000.<br />
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Inside photos will be posted end of next week when painting is complete <br />
To see this property today email me at <a href="mailto:Michelle@LifeBuyTheBeach.com">Michelle@LifeBuyTheBeach.com</a><br />
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<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" />Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-82386303718507816672011-04-07T22:38:00.000-07:002011-04-08T14:49:42.738-07:00Spicy White Bean & Chicken ChiliIt's <span style="font-size: large;">very rare</span> for me to open a cook book and <span style="font-size: large;">follow a recipe</span>.<br />
I own tons of cook books but <span style="font-size: large;">can't be bothered</span> with buying or searching for the ingredients.<br />
(I'm lazy that way)<br />
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I grew up <span style="font-size: large;">with three spices</span> in our house.<br />
Salt<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Lowery's Garlic Salt.</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"> (It has always been my secrete ingredient) </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Really it was my only ingredient) </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi47_kHDXaQ3s8iyKMdrx91uj4FwBu_GJAGM9Y59q36LxHT0hyphenhyphenFcO5yXnGpT6a-lshs6I5IwSTleAy5OsBsnFnfpVoZ2Qa2m84ACyd93wwj1ny1kM6430Y7YcJA8NbIkc4qDB0Oj6snmV3k/s1600/images%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi47_kHDXaQ3s8iyKMdrx91uj4FwBu_GJAGM9Y59q36LxHT0hyphenhyphenFcO5yXnGpT6a-lshs6I5IwSTleAy5OsBsnFnfpVoZ2Qa2m84ACyd93wwj1ny1kM6430Y7YcJA8NbIkc4qDB0Oj6snmV3k/s200/images%255B1%255D.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><br />
My <span style="font-size: large;">mom </span>was a <span style="font-size: large;">great cook</span>. More of a <span style="font-size: large;">meat and potatoes</span> dinner maker.<br />
My <span style="font-size: large;">sister cooked</span> right along side her. <br />
I was more of <span style="font-size: x-large;">the salad maker</span>, table setter and dish washer. <br />
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So when it comes to spices and seasonings <span style="font-size: large;">I don't have a clue. </span><br />
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After giving my kitchen a recent makeover, I decided I should put a little more effort into my cooking. <br />
My hubby and I went on a cook book buying frenzy. <br />
On one of our Home Goods shopping sprees I came across this wonderful little cook book.<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Cooking with Flavor.</span> I think it was $3.99<br />
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It has taught me so much about seasoning and flavors. <br />
We went from Garlic Salt to a <span style="font-size: large;">spice rack</span> to a <span style="font-size: large;">spice cabinet overnight. </span><br />
I still don't follow many recipe's but at least now I have a better understanding <br />
about what spice goes better with what dish. <br />
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I thought I would share one of the few recipes I do follow. <br />
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Spicy White Bean and Chicken Chili<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(The best thing about this is that you can have it ready in about 30 minutes and its kinda healthy)</span> <br />
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That's It!<br />
Hopefully you didn't expect me to write out each and every step.. did <span style="background-color: white;">you?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Oh... crap you did. </span><br />
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OK here is what you do<br />
<ul><li><span style="background-color: white;">measure out the ingredients set aside</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">chop up the onion and chicken </span></li>
<li>throw them in the Pan of hot oil</li>
<li>cook for 5 minutes</li>
<li>add the dry ingredients that you set aside</li>
<li>add white beans and chopped green Chile's </li>
<li>stir</li>
<li>add chicken broth</li>
<li>bring to a boil</li>
<li>simmer for 20 minutes. </li>
<li>DONE! </li>
</ul>Oh ya....you can top it with <span style="font-size: large;">sour cream</span> or <span style="font-size: large;">green onion</span> or <span style="font-size: x-large;">both</span> or what ever your heart desires. <br />
Enjoy cuz this is my <span style="font-size: large;">first and last cooking tutorial. </span><br />
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cuz I don't eat anything but eggs and meat and veggies for another 20 days!<br />
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PS the only other recipes I follow are in The Pioneer Woman Cooks! Mac & Cheese, Spicy Pulled Pork<br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-88216520253012863692011-04-07T12:05:00.000-07:002011-04-07T12:05:02.712-07:00Bone Chillin ColdIt cold today! <br />
No really! The beach is <span style="font-size: large;">Bone Chillin cold <span style="font-size: small;">today</span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 blankets kind of cold.</span> <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jSqZdDokk2M/TZ4HJABZTTI/AAAAAAAACjw/4fdVS_jcmHI/s1600/IMG_0227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jSqZdDokk2M/TZ4HJABZTTI/AAAAAAAACjw/4fdVS_jcmHI/s640/IMG_0227.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Hot Tea instead of Diet Pepsi... cold!</span> <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vB5G5ECuxM0/TZ4HITQDaSI/AAAAAAAACjs/z5Wsox-ArJ4/s1600/IMG_0220.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vB5G5ECuxM0/TZ4HITQDaSI/AAAAAAAACjs/z5Wsox-ArJ4/s640/IMG_0220.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><strike>No surfers</strike> Only 2 surfers in the water... cold!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XOKO_uXj-40/TZ4HJgqCAHI/AAAAAAAACj0/88t6j2rfdgI/s1600/IMG_0222.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XOKO_uXj-40/TZ4HJgqCAHI/AAAAAAAACj0/88t6j2rfdgI/s640/IMG_0222.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Blue Fence painters bundled up... cold!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KgeNAMA9-uI/TZ4HFSOLcUI/AAAAAAAACjY/ypAFDBczxB0/s1600/IMG_0229.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KgeNAMA9-uI/TZ4HFSOLcUI/AAAAAAAACjY/ypAFDBczxB0/s640/IMG_0229.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Uggs instead of sandals ...cold! </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5KGurbeKFU4/TZ4HILWJpLI/AAAAAAAACjo/95mwl4Nni-E/s1600/IMG_0218.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5KGurbeKFU4/TZ4HILWJpLI/AAAAAAAACjo/95mwl4Nni-E/s640/IMG_0218.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I think I'll read me a love story by the fireplace ...kind of cold!</span> <br />
<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" />Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-75270374075471581992011-04-06T16:57:00.000-07:002011-04-06T23:07:03.317-07:00Drive In Movies - Billy JackI really miss <span style="font-size: large;">Friday night Drive-In Movies!</span> <br />
I grew up with them. <br />
Mom would <span style="font-size: large;">pack us kids up</span> in the neighbor's station wagon for a <span style="font-size: large;">night of fun at the local Drive-In.</span><br />
8 of us <span style="font-size: large;">in one car</span>! My mom, my sis, my brother, me and the two little girls from next door and their mommy. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm2QI57DeeVfZJ1SSKCuUy7fDuWY04nln64BLK_Fs6kO4sJ04uNbiIUPXE74LxJbVMvxY6Dypl9a7ZoxebIJ9B2cOvgp02E_IHUa4Um_xHiyIkYI8sTlT6Xvg-Df_gXYJbkOsqy7a_GB0j/s1600/drivein%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm2QI57DeeVfZJ1SSKCuUy7fDuWY04nln64BLK_Fs6kO4sJ04uNbiIUPXE74LxJbVMvxY6Dypl9a7ZoxebIJ9B2cOvgp02E_IHUa4Um_xHiyIkYI8sTlT6Xvg-Df_gXYJbkOsqy7a_GB0j/s640/drivein%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We all <span style="font-size: large;">played on the playground </span>at the front of the theater <span style="font-size: large;">with out</span> our mommy's. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We would run up and down the bumps and the isles. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvewtwsY9cCg8eJcndFaLcSrFWoXLdVbqQTmlgfx-_xJSxfXi0QzGbgvSMpIaSzLH9aiyqjB380Ry8z0L6QSpiyuFfPeeHqES5fCpkd2gdH1tzUHFCiaSv4lQxJqhtNrdAVUwlxK9424N/s1600/drivein-swings%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="486" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvewtwsY9cCg8eJcndFaLcSrFWoXLdVbqQTmlgfx-_xJSxfXi0QzGbgvSMpIaSzLH9aiyqjB380Ry8z0L6QSpiyuFfPeeHqES5fCpkd2gdH1tzUHFCiaSv4lQxJqhtNrdAVUwlxK9424N/s640/drivein-swings%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">(I'm really not as old as the moms look pictured above and our car was a Vega not a 1940 oldsmobile) </span></div>The lights would <span style="font-size: large;">blink twice</span> and we would <span style="font-size: large;">run back</span> to our cars and <br />
<span style="font-size: large;">hook up the speakers</span> to the windows.<br />
If we were really good we would get to go to the snack bar at intermission.<br />
I'm not even gonna talk about the <span style="font-size: large;">teenage date nights at the Drive-In!</span> Yikes!<br />
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I missed them so much ,that last summer <br />
We had us a <span style="font-size: large;">back yard movie night.</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(back when we had a back yard)</span><br />
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We got some <span style="font-size: large;">jumbo size movie Candy Bars</span> and <span style="font-size: large;">Popcorn</span> tubs. <br />
We even had <span style="font-size: large;">hot dogs</span> wrapped like they do at the movies. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LrA_lqTS5QM/TZzfEkorwWI/AAAAAAAACic/B5pPzH5ckCc/s1600/IMG_1435.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LrA_lqTS5QM/TZzfEkorwWI/AAAAAAAACic/B5pPzH5ckCc/s640/IMG_1435.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> We <span style="font-size: large;">set up some chairs some blankets</span> on the grass, a few <span style="font-size: large;">lights, <span style="font-size: small;">a big</span> wall... </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JTCYCeY-YnY/TZzfFWTST-I/AAAAAAAACig/zqsR3R1g_ps/s1600/IMG_1436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JTCYCeY-YnY/TZzfFWTST-I/AAAAAAAACig/zqsR3R1g_ps/s640/IMG_1436.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We <span style="font-size: large;">borrowed a projector</span> from my <span style="font-size: large;">Uncle </span>and we were ready to go!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AvBh9vudlro/TZzfGqwLUcI/AAAAAAAACio/PTjwI57VRYE/s1600/IMG_1438.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AvBh9vudlro/TZzfGqwLUcI/AAAAAAAACio/PTjwI57VRYE/s640/IMG_1438.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We invited <span style="font-size: large;">some good old friends from High school</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(that's why the high school year books are on the blanket) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So we decided to <span style="font-size: large;">see a good old movie...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Billy Jack</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(not recommended for children under 21) even if it is 30+ years old</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A classic!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wIYCU_6YhFo/TZzfDMRYZVI/AAAAAAAACiM/BSeLvJa9O9A/s1600/billyjack002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wIYCU_6YhFo/TZzfDMRYZVI/AAAAAAAACiM/BSeLvJa9O9A/s640/billyjack002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3nlpe0GQS5E/TZzfEB0GQzI/AAAAAAAACiY/dG1IfT465AY/s1600/6a00d8341c630a53ef0115703db78d970c-500wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3nlpe0GQS5E/TZzfEB0GQzI/AAAAAAAACiY/dG1IfT465AY/s640/6a00d8341c630a53ef0115703db78d970c-500wi.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ItfcyVvKLsc/TZzfDqXjK7I/AAAAAAAACiU/CZ2L2pJ2bcA/s1600/billyjack006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ItfcyVvKLsc/TZzfDqXjK7I/AAAAAAAACiU/CZ2L2pJ2bcA/s640/billyjack006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We all loved this movie...Some of us could say the lines word for word. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">at one point in the evening we were All singing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">One Tin Soldier</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1tLuYK8H2Ag/TZzfHDlMlFI/AAAAAAAACis/TSPgm2ztzBQ/s1600/IMG_1440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1tLuYK8H2Ag/TZzfHDlMlFI/AAAAAAAACis/TSPgm2ztzBQ/s640/IMG_1440.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The<span style="font-size: large;"> guy in the back row</span>, with his arm in the air <span style="font-size: large;">believes he is Billy Jack</span>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NbAl9n3MEfk/TZzfIdGBWYI/AAAAAAAACi0/lAH3JAXZZIo/s1600/IMG_1447.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NbAl9n3MEfk/TZzfIdGBWYI/AAAAAAAACi0/lAH3JAXZZIo/s640/IMG_1447.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We opted for <span style="font-size: large;">wine and beer</span> rather then <span style="font-size: large;">soda pop.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> It was lots of fun and I would recommend it to anyone with a back yard, friends, a projector and a classic old movie! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> I want to <span style="font-size: large;">do another one</span> with Grease! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> What old classic movie would you pick?</span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" /> </div>Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-41748165472987857132011-04-05T23:15:00.000-07:002011-04-05T23:15:40.838-07:00things I forgot to do...The <span style="font-size: large;">older i get</span> the more<span style="font-size: large;"> things I forget</span>...<br />
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<div> </div>It is pretty bad when your list of <span style="font-size: large;">what I forgot to do</span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">exceeds</span> your <span style="font-size: large;">to do list.</span> <br />
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<div> </div>Here is a list of what I forgot to do this week:<br />
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<div> </div><ul><li>Charge my phone last night. So I ran out of battery at noon.</li>
<li>Deposit a check that has been in my wallet for two weeks. AGAIN! Thats three times to the bank in a week.</li>
<li>Take the steaks out of the freezer. Looks like another Chipolte night.</li>
<li>Charge my camera battery.</li>
<li>Forgot how to take my camera off flash again! </li>
<li>Give <a href="http://www.littlemissmomma.com/">my daughter</a> back her camera stick. </li>
<li>Put water in the flowers. That's right. I arranged them and forgot to put water in the vase for two days.</li>
<li>Eggs. We eat them all the time but I always forget to get them at the market.</li>
<li>Move my car for the street cleaner on Tuesday morning. Almost got another Ticket!</li>
<li>Forgot where my car was parked at the mall.</li>
<li>Forgot the name of the Pickles I'm allowed to eat on this crazy diet.</li>
<li>Forgot to get off the freeway at the correct exit to my home.</li>
<li>Forgot how to get to Ikea. I was just there.</li>
<li>Forgot to charge my lock box key. Always fun when clients are waiting for you to open up the door.</li>
<li>Forgot my password to on line banking.</li>
<li>Forgot my iphone voice mail password. I didn't even know I had one.</li>
<li>Forgot where in Mexico I might be going in a few weeks.</li>
<li>Forgot that I already bought the Cottage Style $9.99 magazine so now I have two.</li>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">What did you forget?</span><br />
<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" />Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-2209999923962075592011-04-05T07:44:00.000-07:002011-04-05T07:44:23.304-07:00Shabby Chic or Coastal Cottage?I've got <span style="font-size: large;">that itch</span> again. <br />
The itch to start over.<br />
The itch to <span style="font-size: large;">redo </span>everything. <span style="font-size: large;">Again.</span> I've got the <span style="font-size: x-large;">decorating bug!</span> <br />
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I've been <span style="font-size: large;"><em>inspired </em></span>for so many years by <span style="font-size: large;"><em>Rachel Ashwell's</em></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Shabby Chic Style</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zB20jMiPFs4/TZpeuXQlmnI/AAAAAAAACeo/xZt5445IATg/s1600/IMG_0151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zB20jMiPFs4/TZpeuXQlmnI/AAAAAAAACeo/xZt5445IATg/s640/IMG_0151.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I've spent years <span style="font-size: large;">gathering treasures</span> for my little places. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-STms18Q_iuk/TZpeuxO7cwI/AAAAAAAACes/aIZ1RzWxhSM/s1600/IMG_0126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-STms18Q_iuk/TZpeuxO7cwI/AAAAAAAACes/aIZ1RzWxhSM/s640/IMG_0126.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the last Shabby Chic thing I purchased, it makes my <span style="font-size: large;">top ten list of favorite things.</span> </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WHhfHkHTZUk/TZpYip9E6TI/AAAAAAAACb0/QMH6Mr3-dpo/s1600/IMG_0130.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WHhfHkHTZUk/TZpYip9E6TI/AAAAAAAACb0/QMH6Mr3-dpo/s640/IMG_0130.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These were found in a little <span style="font-size: large;">antique mall</span> at the Janss Mall in Thousand Oaks. I have two.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I found these pictures by <span style="font-size: large;"><em>Angela Staehling</em></span> in a <span style="font-size: large;">sweet little shop</span> in Agoura that is no longer there. That was a sad day!</div><div style="text-align: center;">. </div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-epjHc-8EH_M/TZper5qDYoI/AAAAAAAACeY/d0tb7XAH3GY/s1600/IMG_0176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-epjHc-8EH_M/TZper5qDYoI/AAAAAAAACeY/d0tb7XAH3GY/s640/IMG_0176.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
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This was from an Antique mall (not an antique) in The Janss Mall that has moved to the<br />
Agoura Antique Mart. These are <br />
<span style="font-size: large;">just a few <span style="font-size: small;">of my</span> favorite Shabby </span><span style="font-size: small;">Chic things. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">But I have that itch...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recently <a href="http://www.littlemissmomma.com/">my daughter</a> gave me a darling beach sign for my birthday <a href="http://lifebuythebeach.blogspot.com/2011/01/beach-rules.html">(that story here)</a> that was made by </div><div style="text-align: center;">the greatest sign maker ever <a href="http://www.barnowlprimitives.com/">Barn Owl Primitives</a>. Isn't it darling?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K45LkTL7uxk/TZpkjiGL9rI/AAAAAAAACfU/jrBLJ5XT1jc/s1600/IMG_0182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K45LkTL7uxk/TZpkjiGL9rI/AAAAAAAACfU/jrBLJ5XT1jc/s640/IMG_0182.JPG" width="480" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">I put it up in my place and ever since, I've wanted to go from </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shabby Chic </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">to </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Coastal Cottage</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I didn't realize I was headed that way until I <span style="font-size: large;">took a good look</span> at my recent additions. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've recently developed an<span style="font-size: large;"> appreciation for seashells</span>. These were a gift from my sister. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rwNGsoXPRQE/TZpkjL6hruI/AAAAAAAACfQ/Xq-LaoyL3Qo/s1600/IMG_0183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rwNGsoXPRQE/TZpkjL6hruI/AAAAAAAACfQ/Xq-LaoyL3Qo/s640/IMG_0183.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">It seems everywhere I turn I see <span style="font-size: large;">darling Beachy stuff</span> that would <span style="font-size: large;">look great</span> in a </div><div style="text-align: center;">little Coastal cottage...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yikes!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think I'm <span style="font-size: large;">gonna do it!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bye Bye Shabby Chic... <span style="font-size: x-large;">Hello Coastal</span> to be continued...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" /></div>Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-71408820797310406322011-04-04T21:20:00.000-07:002011-04-04T21:24:45.863-07:00Black Heels to Tractor WheelsI got mine today!<br />
Went to Borders Today to pick it up. The hubby went with me. He's kinda excited too! He loves her recipes!<br />
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Sat in the chair waiting for the hubby to get his book fix and got all the way to page 37. <br />
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It was so cute, the girl that helped me find the last one...said "Oh, she was here when she released her cook book. She was darling!"<br />
Yeah! I'm glad she was darling!<br />
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I'm in the <a href="http://littlemissmomma.blogspot.com/2011/03/pioneer-womans-books-ree-drummond.html">Little Miss Momma Book club</a> that she didn't start yet. <br />
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I'm really excited!<br />
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<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" />Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-16665210884184907202011-04-04T11:39:00.000-07:002011-04-04T11:39:28.359-07:00Temptations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Grandson came to visit this weekend. We had a <span style="font-size: large;">blast on the beach</span>. It was a little bit breezy but for the most part ... a beautiful day to collect shells and walk on the beach. <span style="font-size: large;">He loved it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> So much so that <span style="font-size: large;">he didn't</span> want to leave. After<span style="font-size: large;"> two hours</span>...and a <span style="font-size: large;">very heavy diaper</span> I had to carry him <span style="font-size: large;">off the sand</span>. His diaper weighed about <span style="font-size: large;">3 lbs of apple juice</span> and water. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was hard to keep his pants up.</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">He insisted on <span style="font-size: large;">walking</span> up the gigantic stairs <span style="font-size: large;">all by himself.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ty7LCfKMWms/TZoJEJzLUgI/AAAAAAAACYM/9W-5uLGbMAA/s1600/stairs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ty7LCfKMWms/TZoJEJzLUgI/AAAAAAAACYM/9W-5uLGbMAA/s640/stairs.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Then his <span style="font-size: large;">shoe fell off</span> and Gma had a <span style="font-size: large;">hard time</span> getting it <span style="font-size: large;">back on.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4wncKaxE_3w/TZoKDZeYAII/AAAAAAAACZQ/XOjSgJzEqwQ/s1600/shoes+on.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4wncKaxE_3w/TZoKDZeYAII/AAAAAAAACZQ/XOjSgJzEqwQ/s640/shoes+on.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">When we finally got into the house it was filled with food temptations! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Like these<br />
Chips and Roasted Salsa. </div><div style="text-align: center;">One of my <span style="font-size: large;">greatest temptations.</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">But I was good!</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fur2ma7iExs/TZoGgna34TI/AAAAAAAACWs/XNxA6u5PXJM/s1600/IMG_0147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fur2ma7iExs/TZoGgna34TI/AAAAAAAACWs/XNxA6u5PXJM/s400/IMG_0147.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and this... <span style="font-size: large;">cheese bread</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But I was good! No Problem!<br />
Not a single bite!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was so proud of myself that I could make it through the day with out a single taste of some of my favorite <span style="font-size: large;">junk foods</span>! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">happened!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The greatest temptation ever! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Couldn't </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">help </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">myself!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Serious!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8oHEy51LkMs/TZoGhaxaseI/AAAAAAAACWw/Z4oAdDJJ6Ps/s1600/IMG_0146.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8oHEy51LkMs/TZoGhaxaseI/AAAAAAAACWw/Z4oAdDJJ6Ps/s640/IMG_0146.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wesley and <span style="font-size: x-large;">I ate</span> almost half the bag.<span style="font-size: x-large;"> :( </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So today is day one, all over again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Who knew? <span style="font-size: x-large;">Circus Animal Crackers would do me in!</span></div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" />Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-81355476939629028922011-03-31T20:22:00.000-07:002011-03-31T20:22:49.248-07:00what i ate this week and nextToday was day 7 of this <span style="font-size: large;">detox diet</span> I've been doing. I'm <span style="font-size: large;">not going crazy</span>, I'm <span style="font-size: large;">not starving</span>, I'm <span style="font-size: large;">not grouchy</span> and my hubby <span style="font-size: large;">still loves me</span>. I've been walking almost everyday and have <span style="font-size: large;">tons of energy</span>. So I'm on to week two. So here's a little look into what I'm eating...<br />
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This morning I woke up, went on my walk and headed to the Redondo Beach Farmers Market. <br />
You know the one that is on the beach overlooking the Pier. <br />
I go every week on Thursday morning.<br />
I love it! <br />
Funny thing is... <span style="font-size: large;">I never buy the stuff in the picture above.</span> <br />
I <span style="font-size: large;">thought I did. <span style="font-size: small;">Really!</span> </span><br />
But today I realized that I <span style="font-size: large;">buy all the bad stuff!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Chips and salsa</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pita bread</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Fresh humus and Pita chips</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Salted nuts</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Kettle Corn</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">cheese </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">S</span>ure I throw in a few apples and maybe an onion or two... and if I'm really feeling farmers market-ish , I may get a squash and a green pepper and a garlic glove. <br />
But I realized the <span style="font-size: large;">real reason I went</span> was for <span style="font-size: large;">kettle corn and pita bread</span> and the fresh flowers wrapped in newspaper! YIKES! No wonder <span style="font-size: large;">I put on 22</span>lbs in 6 months. <br />
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So today I was a true <span style="font-size: large;">farmers market kinda GAL</span> and only got really <span style="font-size: large;">healthy stuff! </span><br />
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They are <span style="font-size: large;">my new fav. </span>I hope they are as good <span style="font-size: large;">at the movies</span> as they were on the <span style="font-size: large;">beach.</span><br />
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I also got some of the <span style="font-size: large;">freshest Asparagus</span> ever. I did the bend test to see where they snapped off and they didn't! <span style="font-size: large;">Serious</span>. The farmer glared at me a little but, ... I just smiled and said I'll take a bunch please. <br />
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The <span style="font-size: large;">olives and nuts</span> (unsalted and raw) were my big treat. Yes I would rather have <span style="font-size: large;">Salt and Vinegar chips</span> but this will have to do. <br />
That is a <span style="font-size: large;">sweet potato</span> next to the olives. Another fav. Oh so good! No butter either. Just wrap it in foil and oven bake it for about 35 minutes. Perfection! Seriously. <br />
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</div>Never been much of a <span style="font-size: large;">strawberry fan</span>. My mom ate them <span style="font-size: large;">by the crate</span> full when I was a kid and she always put tons of <span style="font-size: large;">sugar on top</span> so it would turn into Strawberry syrup...<span style="font-size: large;">Yuck!</span> But I must <span style="font-size: large;">admit</span> I have come to love these as a <span style="font-size: large;">late night snack</span>. (with out the sugar) <br />
Not nearly as <span style="font-size: large;">good as</span> the <span style="font-size: large;">thin mint girl scout cookies</span> I see <strong>EVERYWHERE</strong> but a really good substitute.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My liquids have been reduced to <span style="font-size: large;">Coffee, Black Tea</span> and this cool <span style="font-size: large;">black Chai Tea</span> i found at the market. I've had to put the <span style="font-size: large;">wine and diet Pepsi</span> aside. That may truly be the <span style="font-size: large;">one thing I miss.</span> A nice glass of <span style="font-size: large;">Chardonnay </span>sure takes the edge off of a long day. </div><br />
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</div>Ohhhh yes, I can't forget the <span style="font-size: large;">most important</span> thing I am <span style="font-size: large;">putting into</span> my body everyday. and <span style="font-size: large;">alot </span>of it! now I'm drinking about <span style="font-size: large;">12 of these a day</span>...sometimes more... <span style="font-size: large;">Ice cold</span> only.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm eating <span style="font-size: large;">eggs, meat, poultry</span> and even a slice or two of <span style="font-size: large;">bacon</span> every now and then as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All this for two reasons.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To <span style="font-size: large;">detox my body</span> off all the <span style="font-size: large;">crap I've been putting in it </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and so </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I can get rid of my new Blogger's Butt!</span></div><br />
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Then this big <span style="font-size: x-large;">gigantic PINK</span> across my ass will hopefully <span style="font-size: large;">shrink to just </span><span style="font-size: small;">pink!</span><br />
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Can't wait to try the <span style="font-size: large;">One Ingredient</span> Frozen <a href="http://sofabulouslyflawed.blogspot.com/2011/03/one-ingredient-zero-fat-iced-cream.html">banana smoothie</a> that one of the <span style="font-size: large;">funniest blogs</span> <span style="font-size: large;">ever</span> <a href="http://sofabulouslyflawed.blogspot.com/2011/03/one-ingredient-zero-fat-iced-cream.html">Fabusously Flawed</a> made for her family this week.<br />
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I will be linking up to FAT Friday over at my new Bloggy BFF Chrissy of <a href="http://boermanramblings.blogspot.com/">Boerman Ramblings</a> cuz she ROCKS! BIG TIME!<br />
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<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" />Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-78425164891128924182011-03-28T22:44:00.000-07:002011-03-28T22:44:47.839-07:00Things you should know about me if we are going to be Bloggy BFF's<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ten Things</span> you <span style="font-size: large;">should</span> <span style="font-size: large;">know</span> about me <span style="font-size: x-large;">if </span>we are <span style="font-size: large;">going to be Bloggy BFF's</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">10. I <span style="font-size: large;">will break plans</span> with you, if it's a <span style="font-size: large;">good Beach Day</span>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Unless you are <span style="font-size: large;">Matthew McConaughey </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> 9. I am on a <span style="font-size: large;">never ending diet</span> and have lost the <span style="font-size: large;">same 20 lbs</span> 15 times. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> They latest diet is below.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> 8. I have <span style="font-size: large;">left overs</span> in my fridge that have <span style="font-size: large;">turned</span> into <span style="font-size: large;">science projects</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">cuz I save them, I don't eat them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> 7. I have a <span style="font-size: large;">boogie <span style="font-size: small;">board and</span> surf </span><span style="font-size: small;">board but <span style="font-size: large;">hate to go in the water</span>. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm <span style="font-size: large;">afraid of seaweed</span>. So they are <span style="font-size: large;">just for looks.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> 6. My <span style="font-size: large;">purse</span> <span style="font-size: large;">weighs more</span> then my 2 year old <span style="font-size: large;">grandson</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">and I can <span style="font-size: large;">never find</span> anything in it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> 5. A <span style="font-size: large;">new </span><span style="font-size: small;">pair of <span style="font-size: x-large;">shoes</span> always makes <span style="font-size: large;">everything</span> all</span><span style="font-size: large;"> better</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> (Steve Madden-Ross Dress for Less $12.99)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> 4. I own <span style="font-size: large;">stacks of cook books</span> but <span style="font-size: large;">never</span> follow a <span style="font-size: large;">recipe</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> (because I hate buying the ingredients at the store)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> 1. I got my <span style="font-size: large;">belly button pierced.</span> at a <span style="font-size: large;">tattoo parlor,</span> late one night, </div><div style="text-align: center;">after<span style="font-size: large;"> too much wine</span> with <span style="font-size: large;">my bestie</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> (It's closed up now) & (this is not my belly, remember i'm on a diet)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What should I know about you, <span style="font-size: small;">if we are gonna</span> be Bloggy BFF's?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" /></div>Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-80784426230373269012011-03-24T13:29:00.000-07:002011-03-24T14:56:43.415-07:00No More Excuses<div style="text-align: center;">I got <span style="font-size: large;">on the scale</span> last night and almost <span style="font-size: large;">fainted</span>. I have put on <span style="font-size: large;">22lbs</span> since the end of October. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I hate that I do this!</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I work so hard to <span style="font-size: large;">take off the weight</span> and then I put it <span style="font-size: large;">right back on!</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">UGGGGGH!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I asked myself why?</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I <span style="font-size: large;">didn't</span> have an answer... But I know I <span style="font-size: large;">don't want to feel like this</span> any more!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNqHQbFx-vv3YeRIUkfY3PdCDhHkt94HwEinpeR_9AuF5mcYcgEe1pyOd4silmsEW2wo3FaT7N0ZLbwrlYvr_MVYCdvGikHDPmFq_EEKHxjq4U2FmwynkSHPTKjCR0BoXGFqhBAKkpjr9/s1600/fat_cat_4%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="568" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNqHQbFx-vv3YeRIUkfY3PdCDhHkt94HwEinpeR_9AuF5mcYcgEe1pyOd4silmsEW2wo3FaT7N0ZLbwrlYvr_MVYCdvGikHDPmFq_EEKHxjq4U2FmwynkSHPTKjCR0BoXGFqhBAKkpjr9/s640/fat_cat_4%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I woke up this morning and <span style="font-size: large;">got ready to take my first walk</span> in a very long time... </div><div style="text-align: center;">Then it hit me. I <span style="font-size: large;">give myself excuses.</span></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u>10 excuses I give myself every morning</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">10. It's way to cold!</span> (I do own a jackets and gloves)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">9. It's raining!</span> (That only works when it is raining and I'm told it Never rains in CA)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">8. My hair will frizz!</span> (My hair is always frizzy by the end of the day)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7. I'll walk tonight!</span> (But I never do)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6. I don't have time today</span> (Ya right... maybe if I cut out TV I would have more time)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. I left my shoes at Ashley's again.</span> (NOT, I own 6 pairs)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. I don't feel good, the cold might get me sicker.</span> (This is a really good one)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. I already showered & can't mess up my make up.</span> (Walk first stupid!)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Still recovering from surgery.</span> (HA! That happened in October. completely healed)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and now the #1 reason I give myself is</span> <span style="font-size: large;">: </span> <br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1. I'm not so fat...right?</span> You should have seen him try and hide it. Then he said I like you curvy, and your boobs are so big now.... Double UGGGGGGGH!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">So today I told myself each and everyone of these <span style="font-size: large;">excuses while I took my walk</span> and before I knew it I had completed <span style="font-size: large;">4 miles.</span> I feel great! NO MORE EXCUSES! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The funny thing is... every time I finish walking <span style="font-size: large;">I feel sooooo good</span>! I'm always so happy I walked! <span style="font-size: large;">Why do i do this?</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These pants <span style="font-size: large;">fell to the floor</span> the last time I put them on October 15th 2010! That was 22lbs ago. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am so embarrassed!</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">So I put them on and had him take these embarrassing pictures. They are so tight!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I am going to give myself <span style="font-size: large;">30 days to lose the 22lbs</span>. (hopefully more)</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm gonna walk again and <span style="font-size: large;">I'm also going to try</span> this <span style="font-size: large;">30 day</span> program of <span style="font-size: large;">healthy eating</span>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Click the logo for details.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Wanna join me?</span></div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" />Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-39112644802010867422011-03-20T16:32:00.000-07:002011-03-20T21:58:04.139-07:00Bloggy Bootcamp San DiegoBeing a brand new Blogger I was a bit intimidated to attend the Bloggy Boot camp in San Diego this weekend. My daughter Ashley <a href="http://www.littlemissmomma.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">(Little Miss Momma)</span></a> was the first speaker--so at least I felt, while I may not be worthy, I still had a good reason to go. <br />
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WOW! Was I pleasantly surprised. <br />
Everyone made me feel welcome and special...<br />
Everyone was so supportive<br />
and <span style="font-size: large;">everyone </span>made <span style="font-size: x-large;">everyone</span> feel like they were a <span style="font-size: x-large;">superstar</span> blogger! <br />
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It was jam packed with ton of useful and helpful information.<br />
The set up was welcoming and almost forced even the shyest of us to interact and meet fellow Bloggers.<br />
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The <span style="font-size: x-large;">speakers </span>were all so <span style="font-size: x-large;">insightful.</span> So a <span style="font-size: x-large;">big</span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">shout out</span> to the<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">SITS Girls</span> for making this all happen. Tiffany (you are so pretty) and Francesca...<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">You rock!</span></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Best of all,</span> I feel like I just made some really <span style="font-size: large;">good friends</span>. <br />
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Like Betsy of <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.betsylife.com/">Betsy Life</a></span> who's food blog could inspire even the worst cook to try and sun dry tomatoes and who's new hair do makes me want to chop off my locks.<br />
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and Kathleen of <a href="http://kathleenssugarandspice.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Kathleens Sugar And Spice</span></a> who's little Beagles melt your heart and who made me feel so welcome at the after party.<br />
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and Lisa of <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.lovehealsgage.com/">Love Heals Gage</a></span> who's story is so inspiring it brought tears to my eyes and who's as every bit sweet and kind in person as I knew she would be.<br />
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and Lauren of <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://iheartandygross.blogspot.com/">I heart Andy Gross</a></span> who's stories of her 3 year old had me in stitches and a little worried that my own grandson was not going to be out of the terrible twos anytime soon. <br />
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and Lisa of <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thegonzogourmet.com/">The Gonzo Gourmet</a></span> that grows her own tomatoes even with a black thumb and then takes amazing pictures too. She was the first blogger I spoke to at the first table of the day and I knew I was gonna love that I was there after meeting her. <br />
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I listened with admiration as each person at the table gave their elevator pitch. The worst part of the day was that we often ran out of time before we got to hear each persons story. I wanted to jump up and shout WAIT!!!! I DIDN'T GET TO HER HER STORY YET... but it all moved so fast and we were on to the next speaker and table. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'd love to spend an entire day of only meeting all the bloggers and hearing their stories.</span> <br />
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I plan on spending every free moment pouring over all the blogs of every one I met so I can get to know each and every one of them even better.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Trisha <a href="http://3fourandunder.blogspot.com/">3 four and under </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Eva <a href="http://www.techfoodlife.com/">Tech Food Life</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Gabrieal <a href="http://www.livinglavidanormal.com/">Living LaVida Normal</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Amy <a href="http://www.usingourwords.com/">Using <strike>Y</strike>our Words</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Kay <a href="http://www.bucksomeboomer.com/">Bucksome Boomer</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ali <a href="http://www.therehanfamily.com/">The Rehan Family</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Brandi <a href="http://www.thecreativityofme.com/">me Designs</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chelsea <a href="http://www.somedayilllearn.com/">Someday I'll Learn</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Julie <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.alittlebiteoflife.net">A Little Bite Of Life</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jennifer <a href="http://www.piggiesandpaws.com/">Piggies and Paws</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Genevieve <a href="http://www.celebrate2da.com/">Celebrate Today</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nicole <a href="http://www.sweetcraftcakes.blogspot.com/">Sweet Craft Cakes</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Candice <a href="http://www.fashionablyorganized.com/">Fashionably Organized</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Marissa <a href="http://www.mamasparkles.blogspot.com/">Mama Sparkles</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>It was a great weekend not only cuz it was a great Boot Camp but because I got to spend some time with my biggest blogger supporters, my daugher Ashley. of <a href="http://www.littlemissmomma.com/">Little Miss Momma</a> and Nina of <a href="http://mommagoround.blogspot.com/">Momma Go Round</a><br />
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These two ladies know how to have them selves some beach fun.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">San Diego is a great place with so many<span style="font-size: large;"> little beach towns</span> to visit. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a <span style="font-size: large;">blast</span> on Friday </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hQ8YCeWqMVg/TYaMUmgP5UI/AAAAAAAACPU/3xuLr8yvraY/s1600/san+diego+beach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" r6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hQ8YCeWqMVg/TYaMUmgP5UI/AAAAAAAACPU/3xuLr8yvraY/s640/san+diego+beach.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Looking forward to another visit.</span></div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" />Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-57121693931994908272011-03-15T13:50:00.000-07:002011-03-15T13:50:24.501-07:00when the beach is cold...<div style="text-align: center;"> There is nothing better then a hose, a bucket a backyard and a GRANDSON. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love this little guy more than I could have ever imagined. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-javHuO_p1Q0/TX_Pr4L1LrI/AAAAAAAACLE/QwTG12XDpGY/s1600/water+wesley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-javHuO_p1Q0/TX_Pr4L1LrI/AAAAAAAACLE/QwTG12XDpGY/s640/water+wesley.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Can't wait to let him run on the beach all summer!</div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/yourmemoriescaptured/Sigcopy-1.jpg" />Michelle Life Buy The Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657729578461983691noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225365806916529001.post-91398989660467303402011-03-15T12:56:00.000-07:002011-03-15T12:56:42.706-07:00www.217Valero.com Price reduction to 699,900.Back and forth from Redondo Beach to Oak Park. Lots of activity on the Oak Park listing has had me running to and from for two weeks. Open house last weekend was busy with lots of Looky Lou's. The price reduction to $699,900 has generated lots of interest. I spent three days updating every website with the price reduction and notifying all the agents too. No offers yet but lots of activity. Spread the word. <br />
<a href="http://www.217valero.com/">217 Valero Circle has been reduced to $699,900.</a> <br />
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