It's Quotable Sunday thanks to Toni at A Daily Dose of Toni. Each Sunday we list a few of our favorite quotes. This Sunday I decided to focus on proverbs for life. Here are a few of my favorites:

Drink nothing with out seeing it; sign nothing without reading it. Spanish Proverb

The road to a friend's house is never long. Danish Proverb

One meets his destiny often in the road he takes to avoid it. French Proverb

Be not deceived with the first appearance of things, for show is not substance. English Proverb

A mother understands what a child does not say. Jewish Proverb

Fall down seven times, get up eight. Japanese Proverb

Lying and stealing are next door neighbors. Arabian Proverb

One of life's greatest mysteries is how the boy who wasn't good enough to marry your daughter can be the father of the smartest grandchild in the world. Jewish Proverb

Hold a true friend with both hands. African Proverb

Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you. Spanish Proverb

Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a fool from any side. Jewish Proverb

Men can acquire knowledge, but not wisdom. Some of the greatest fools ever known were learned men. Spanish Proverb

If you suspect a man, don't employ him, and if you employ him, don't suspect him. Chinese Proverb

I hope you enjoy these proverbs and can apply them to your life. Leave us a comment and let us know which is your favorite. Be sure to visit A Daily Dose of Toni for more quotes. Want to join us, add the link to your quotes at A Daily Dose of Toni.

6:59 PM
Categories: proverbs, Quotable Sunday. Author: rmgales

• 1 bottle of white wine
• 1 cup of white cranberry juice
• 3/4 cup of Apple flavored Barcardi Rum
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of red seedless grapes halved
• 1 orange sliced
• 1 lime sliced

Stir first 4 ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Add the red grapes, orange and lime slices. Chill up to 2 days before serving. The longer you chill it, the better it tastes. Nice refreshing drink for a GNO party.

2:41 PM
Categories: Barcardi Rum recipes, party recipes, punch recipe, wines. Author: rmgales

Welcome to CVS. You can find these feathered friends wandering the grounds at our local CVS welcoming the customers. Aren't they adorable. These little fellows will pose while you take their picture and entertain the children for a few moments. The parking lot is full of moms and their little ones enjoying the new greeters.

When I saw them I wondered if Wal-Mart would pick up on the idea and fire their greeters. Why do I say this, because these feathered friends are friendlier than the greeters at my local Wal-Mart. The greeters there look like they've eaten a jar of sour pickles, they're mad as hell about it, and they're ready to take it out on you. I've yet to have one ask me if I needed a cart or say Welcome to Wal-Mart. They act like they're doing people a favor by letting them in the store to spend their own money.

There have been times when I've looked at a few of them, and said to myself I'm scared of you. I wanted to ask if they had woke up that way, if they were having a bad day or what, but I was actually afraid to say anything. So I just kept walking, and occasionally I would look back over my shoulder to make sure they weren't following me with an ax, lol.

Aside from the mean greeters, just trying to find a parking space at that store raised my blood pressure a few notches. By the time I reached the front door of that store I was usually frizzled. A warm welcome would have been nice.

6:16 PM
Categories: CVS, ducks, geese, Wal-Mart greeters. Author: rmgales

• Reduces your blood pressure.


• Reduces stress.


• Changes your mood.


• It's contagious


• Boosts your immune system


• Produces a positive attitude


• Draws other people to you.

Be sure to start your day with a smile. It's very becoming. Leave us a comment and let us know how you deal with negative people.

6:20 PM
Categories: co-workers, negative people, office interaction. Author: rmgales

Take a look at these Mop Top Hats, we found them at Zooni. They are adorable, and the rage from infants to preschoolers. When I saw them, I thought of my readers. I had to let you know about these unique hats. As you know, I'm always on the look out for unique gifts and practical baby products. These hats had me giggling for quite awhile when I was browsing the boutique. I immediately added Zooni to My Favorites. I'm sure you will admire them as much as I do.

I was quite impressed with the National Recognition that Zooni has received. They have been featured in Parents Magazine, Baby Couture, Baby & Kids and a long list of others. I feel fortunate that I have established a rapport with, Elaine Yoo from Zooni's Marketing and PR department, and I'm able to bring this product to you. Elaine has been gracious enough to offer the featured Leo the Lion Mop Top to one of my readers. Can you believe it. Say thank you Elaine! We would also like to thank Michelle Jeong, owner and co-founder of the company.

You could be the lucky winner of this give away. Here's how: Visit Zooni and leave us a comment on what Mop Top besides Leo the Lion catches your eye. We will randomly select a winner from the posts.

This give away will end June 10, 2009 at mid-night. The give away is open to US Residents 18+ only. The winner will have 3 days to contact us with their name and mailing address. Failure to respond in 3 days will result in disqualification. Posts with no email address or an invalid address will result in disqualification as well.

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8:45 PM
Categories: blog give aways, children's hats, children's mittens. Author: rmgales

Is it Naptime yet? How many times have you asked yourself that question? We found this haute tee at Uptown Baby Couture. It's perfect for any mom who loves bling. The products are made with Swarovski Crystals. Uptown Baby Couture specializes in haute gifts for celebrities, moms, grandmothers, and babies. You can find pacifiers, tees, flip flops, and car seat covers at this upscale boutique.

Several tees caught my eye while I was browsing. If you're looking for a gift for a technically savvy friend or family member who's moving in the social media world, they have iBlog or iTweet tees. Sweet! I don't consider myself to be technically savvy, but I blog and I tweet. I would sport these tees. Imagine yourself wearing one of these tees at BlogHer 09. If you're not attending you should recommend one of these tees to someone who is attending.

I like the fact that Uptown Baby has a large selection of tees to choose from. Girls Night Out, Haute Mamas, and Brides. You're sure to find that special gift in one of these categories. Uptown Baby offers their tees in long or short sleeve and they offer a variety of colors for their crystals. You can choose, clear, black, red, or emerald to name a few. Custom orders are their speciality.

You'll also find a varity of tees for the girlie girl. Their Little Princess collection is divine. Spoiled Rotten, Move Over Cinderalla, and Daddy's Princess is part of the collection.

Uptown Baby is offering a custom tee for Mom. Mom deserves a little pampering too. You could be a winner. Here's how: Visit Uptown Baby and browse their tees. Come back and leave us a comment on which tee you would choose if you're selected as the winner. This give away is open to US Residents 18+ only. Give away will expire June 1, 2009 at mid-night.

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3:20 PM
Categories: children's tee, couture tees, haute tees, Uptown Baby Couture. Author: rmgales

• You will need 1 lb. sweet Italian pork sausage, cut into 1" pieces and 1 lb. hot Italian pork sausage, cut into 1" pieces
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
• 1 small green pepper, cut into 2" strips or small red pepper, cut into 2" strips
• 4 cups Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing

6:02 AM
Categories: recipes, sausage recipes, stuffing recipes. Author: rmgales

My 19 month old grandson loves the Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers in colors. He would eat them until he exploded if I allowed it. They're baked, crisp, and healthy. A serving is 55 crackers, which he receives far less. The calories from 55 crackers is 140 and 20 carbs. I allow him to snack on these colorful crackers with sliced apples. His response is hummmmmmmm!

Did I mention these tasty little treats come in fabulicious colors like yellow, purple, green, pink, and red. Pepperidge Farms has been making Goldfish snacks since 1997. I remember eating these crackers long ago, they didn't have the colors, but they were just as delicious and fun. You can find these tasty snacks in the following flavors:

• Original (plain)
• Cheddar
• Colors (Cheddar flavor, but with different colors)
• Parmesan
• Pretzel
• Pizza
• Cheese Trio (Cheddar, zesty cheddar, and Parmesan)

Your mouth will never be bored with these options. I highly recommend this delicious snack, so pick up a bag on your next trip to the grocery store you'll love them, they are "The snack that smiles back! Goldfish!" Leave us a comment, and let us know your favorite flavor.

12:55 AM
Categories: children's snacks, Pepperidge Farm Crackers. Author: rmgales

Look what we've found at The Darling Daughter! Isn't it adorable. You can find it under the Brilliant Category along with an array of hair bows. They also have a She's Special, She's Teensy, and a few other categories.


I fell in love with the hats. These are perfect for the girlie girl. I love the chocolate hat shown. Chocolate is one of favorite colors and one of my favorite foods. It makes a statement, yummy!


You have to check out the hair accesories as well. They have the cutest bows from infant to toddlers to young ladies. My favorite bow is the Chocolate Blossom. Sweet! Oh My Stars is an eye catcher too.


The prices are incredible. The hats are an astounding $10.00. Can you believe it. The bows start at $3.00. The Darling Daughter understands that we're experiencing hard times economically, but there's no need to sacrifice style or have to give an arm or leg to have your little darlings look beautiful.


Last, but not least you need to check out the bracelets. They will make great baby shower, birthday, Christmas or any special occassion gift.


One of our readers is going to be given the opportunity to make a purchase from The Darling Daughter. Chantel, co-owner, is offering one of our readers a $20.00 Gift Certificate toward the purchase of a hat or hair accessories. You could be the winner. Here's how: visit The Darling Daughter and leave us a comment on which item(s) you would purchase if you're the winner. Remember, the gift certificate must be for the purchase of a hat or hair accessory only.


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9:32 AM
Categories: blog give aways, infant hair bows, infant jewlery, toddler hair bow. Author: rmgales