tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29696782456518153472024-02-20T15:17:08.148-06:00Welcome to Erica's WorldHello,I'm a stay at home mom of 2. Happily married to my husband for 11 years (together for 13).
I am new to blogging so here goes nothing...Erica1978http://www.blogger.com/profile/11535968288872782532noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969678245651815347.post-49314546115968533822008-12-21T07:47:00.000-06:002008-12-21T07:48:08.267-06:00Today is the 21st.Erica1978http://www.blogger.com/profile/11535968288872782532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969678245651815347.post-25528985563104150842008-12-21T07:42:00.001-06:002008-12-21T07:47:44.239-06:00If you have pets,a MUST read<h4 style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">The Best Holiday Gift for Pets: Keep ‘Em Safe from Accidental Poisoning</h4> <p style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><a href="http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pets_holiday_tips_list"><img style="margin-right: 6px;" alt="Girl hugging Dog" src="http://www.aspca.org/images/content/pagebuilder/688468.jpg" align="left" border="0" width="150" height="150" /></a>We’re all for keeping holiday spirits high with fancy decor and bow-topped presents galore, but the best gift you can offer your pets this season is to steer them clear of unhealthy foods, dangerous decorations and holiday plants that can be <a href="http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_common">toxic</a>.</p> <p style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Dr. Louise Murray, Director of Medicine at the ASPCA'S Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital and author of <a href="http://www.aspca.org/site/Ecommerce?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&product_id=10101&store_id=4681&s_src=newsalert&s_subsrc=feature082208">Vet Confidential: An Insider's Guide to Protecting Your Pet's Health</a> reports, "Over the holidays, veterinary hospitals often see an influx of pets affected by a variety of seasonal hazards, from cats vomiting after swallowing ribbons to dogs who’ve indulged in pilfered chocolates. It's important to keep our animal companions safe when celebrating."</p> <p style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">The following tips will help keep everyone—furry and two-legged—in good cheer:</p> <p style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><strong>O Christmas Tree:</strong> Securely anchor your Christmas tree so it doesn’t tip and fall, causing possible injury to your pet. This will also prevent the tree water—which may contain fertilizers that can cause stomach upset—from spilling.</p> <p style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><strong>Tinsel-less Town:</strong> Kitties love this sparkly, light-catching “toy” that’s easy to bat around and carry in their mouths. But a nibble can lead to a swallow, which can lead to an obstructed digestive tract, severe vomiting, dehydration and possible surgery. It’s best to brighten your boughs with something other than tinsel.</p> <p style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><strong>Toy Joy:</strong> Stuff your pet’s stockings with gifts that are safe:</p> <ul style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><li>Many a dog has been known to tear her toys apart and swallow the pieces, which can become lodged in the esophagus, stomach or intestines. Stick with chew toys that are basically indestructible, digestible chew treats or Kongs that can be stuffed with healthy foods.<br /> </li><li>Ribbon, yarn and loose little parts that can get stuck in a cat’s intestines often necessitate surgery. Surprise kitty with a new ball that’s too big to swallow, a stuffed catnip toy or the interactive cat dancer—and tons of play time together.</li></ul> <p style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><strong>Forget the Mistletoe & Holly:</strong> When ingested by pets, <a href="http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_dyk#11">mistletoe</a> can cause gastrointestinal upset and cardiovascular problems. <a href="http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_toxic_holly">Holly</a> can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and <a href="http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_common">many varieties of lilies</a> can cause kidney failure in cats. Opt for just-as-jolly artificial plants made from silk or plastic, or choose a <a href="http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_flower">pet-safe bouquet</a>.</p> <p style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">For more poison prevention tips, please visit <a href="http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc">ASPCA online</a>.</p>Erica1978http://www.blogger.com/profile/11535968288872782532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969678245651815347.post-34966691686212649852008-11-04T07:49:00.002-06:002008-11-04T07:52:06.929-06:00Don't forget to have your voice heard today.Go vote!<br /><br />I don't care who you vote for,but when you vote,your voice is heard.<br />Huggers,<br />Erica<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zmd8UvKpXIM/SRBTUdyB5hI/AAAAAAAAABI/89DOJRMFkU0/s1600-h/voteobama.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 109px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zmd8UvKpXIM/SRBTUdyB5hI/AAAAAAAAABI/89DOJRMFkU0/s320/voteobama.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264799575453066770" border="0" /></a>Erica1978http://www.blogger.com/profile/11535968288872782532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969678245651815347.post-24321977409208917682008-10-31T22:25:00.003-05:002008-10-31T22:28:24.436-05:00Halloween Is over<span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 153);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Well the kids had a blast tonight. I think this will be their last year of trick or treating.<br />Abby was a vampire pumpkin princess,and Taylor was an Evil Charile Brown lol...<br />They had a lot of fun,and racked up on some candy.<br /><br />I think next year we will dress up (maybe) and hand out candy (maybe,lol)<br />We enjoy the scary movies though :).<br /><br />Well that is enough for tonight,I'm tired..and I let the kids stay up late for a little bit,but now it's time for them to go to bed.<br /><br />I hope everyone out there in the World Wide Web had an awesome,safe Halloween.<br /><br />L8ter.<br /><br />Erica.<br /></span></span></span>Erica1978http://www.blogger.com/profile/11535968288872782532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969678245651815347.post-4762326566684937072008-10-31T22:06:00.001-05:002008-10-31T22:07:43.352-05:00Philosophy of Housecleaning<div style="font-family: BernhardMod BT;"><span style="font-size:130%;">1. I don't do windows because ... I love birds and don't want one to run into a clean window and get hurt. </span></div> <div> </div> <div style="font-family: BernhardMod BT;"><span style="font-size:130%;">2. I don't wax floors because ... I am terrified a guest will slip, hurt themselves, I'll feel terrible and they may sue me. </span></div> <div> </div> <div style="font-family: BernhardMod BT;"><span style="font-size:130%;">3. I don't mind the dust bunnies because ... They are very good company, I have named most of them, and they agree with everything I say. </span></div> <div> </div> <div style="font-family: BernhardMod BT;"><span style="font-size:130%;">4. I don't disturb cobwebs because ... I want every creature to have a home of their own and hubby loves spiders. </span></div> <div> </div> <div style="font-family: BernhardMod BT;"><span style="font-size:130%;">5. I don't Spring Clean because ... I love all the seasons and don't want the others to get jealous. </span></div> <div> </div> <div style="font-family: BernhardMod BT;"><span style="font-size:130%;">6. I don't plant a garden because ... I don't want to get in God's way, he is an excellent designer. </span></div> <div> </div> <div style="font-family: BernhardMod BT;"><span style="font-size:130%;">7. I don't put things away because . My husband will never be able to find them again. </span></div> <div> </div> <div style="font-family: BernhardMod BT;"><span style="font-size:130%;">8. I don't do gourmet meals when I entertain because .... I don't want my guests to stress out over what to make when they invite me over for dinner. </span></div> <div> </div> <div style="font-family: BernhardMod BT;"><span style="font-size:130%;">9. I don't iron because ... I choose to believe them when they say "Permanent Press". </span></div> <div> </div> <div style="font-family: BernhardMod BT;"><span style="font-size:130%;">10. I don't stress much on anything because ... "A Type" personalities die young and I want to stick around and become a wrinkled up crusty ol' woman!!!!<br /></span></div> <div id="INCREDISIGNATUREID"> </div>Erica1978http://www.blogger.com/profile/11535968288872782532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969678245651815347.post-68321151810081107802008-10-31T22:03:00.003-05:002008-10-31T22:03:49.657-05:00Handwriting Analysis<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);font-size:130%;" >Go here and take this test.<br />See how accurate it is.<br />Its not too far off on me.<br /><br /><a title="http://handwritingwizard.com/" href="http://handwritingwizard.com/" rel="nofollow">http://handwritingwizard.com</a></span>Erica1978http://www.blogger.com/profile/11535968288872782532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969678245651815347.post-44053764433513540382008-10-31T22:01:00.001-05:002008-10-31T22:02:01.165-05:00What cartoon character do you most resemble?<p class="EC_MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 3.75pt; font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Everyone has a personality of a Cartoon character. Have you ever asked yourself what cartoon character do you most resemble?<br /><br />A group of investigators got together and analyzed the personalities of well known and modern cartoon characters. The information that was gathered was made into this test.<br /><br />Answer all the questions </span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 24pt;">(only 10) with what describes you best, add up all your Points (which are next to the answer that you choose) at the end and look for your results.<br /></span><u><br /></u><u><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Do not cheat by looking at the end of the e-mail before you are done</span></u><span style="font-size: 24pt;">.<br /><br />Then forward this to all your friends (</span><span style="font-size: 24pt;"> including the person who sent it to you</span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 24pt;">)<u>and change the subject of this message to what character is you.<br /></u><br />1. Which one of the following describes the perfect date?</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> <br />a) Candlelight dinner (4 pts.)<br />b) Fun/Theme Park (2 pts.)<br />c) Painting in the park (5 pts)<br />d) Rock concert (1 pt.)<br />e) Going to the movies (3 pts.)<br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;">2.. What is your favorite type of music?<br /></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">a) Rock and Roll - Oldies (2 pts..)<br />b) Alternative (1 pt.)<br />c) Soft Rock (4 pts.)<br />d) Country (5 pts )<br />e) Pop (3 pts.)<br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;">3. What type of movies do you prefer?</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> <br />a) Comedy (2 pts.)<br />b) Horror (1 pt.)<br />c) Musical (3 pts.)<br />d) Romance (4 pts.)<br />e) Documentary (5 pts.)<br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;">4. Which one of these occupations would you choose if you only could choose one of these?<br /></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">a) Waiter (4 pts.)<br />b) Professional Sports Player (5 pts.)<br />c) Teacher (3 pts.)<br />d) Police (2 pts.)<br />e) Cashier (1 pt)<br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;">5. What do you do with your spare time?</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> <br />a) Exercise (5 pts.)<br />b) Read (4 pts.)<br />c) Watch television (2 pts.)<br />d) Listen to music (1 pt.)<br />e) Sleep (3 pts .)<br /></span><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;">6. Which one of the following colors do you like best?<br /></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">a) Yellow (1 pt.)<br />b) White (5 pts.)<br />c) Sky Blue (3 pts)<br />d) Dark Blue(2 pts.)<br />e) Red (4 pts.)<br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;">7. What do you prefer to eat?</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> <br />a) Snow (3 pts.)<br />b) Pizza (2 pts.)<br />c) Sushi (1 pt.)<br />d) Pasta (4 pts.)<br />e) Salad (5 pts.)<br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;">8. What is your favorite holiday ?<br /></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">a) Halloween(1 pt.)<br />b) Christmas(3 pts.)<br />c) New Year (2 pts.)<br />d) Valentine's Day(4 pts.)<br />e) Thanksgiving(5 pts.)<br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;">9. If you could go to one of these places which one would it be?</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> <br />a) Paris (4 pts)<br />b) Spain (5 pts)<br />c) Las Vegas (1 pt)<br />d) Hawaii (2 pts)<br />e) Hollywood (3 pts)<br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;">10. With which of the following would you prefer to spend time with?<br /></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">a) Someone Smart (5 pts.)<br />b) Someone attractive (2 pts.)<br />c) Someone who likes to Party (1 pt.)<br />d) Someone who always has fun (3 pts.)<br />e) Someone very sentimental (4 pts.)<br /></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"> <br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Now add up your points and find out the answer you have been waiting for!</span><span style="font-size: 18pt;"> Put your character in the subject line and forward to your friends and back to the person that sent this to you.<br /></span><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Very interesting to see<u>¢ who'</u> your friends are!<br /></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 27pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 27pt;">(10-16 points) You are Garfield :<br /></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">You are very comfortable, easy going, and you definitely know how to have fun but sometimes you take it to an extreme. You always know what you are doing and you are always in control of your life. Others may not see things as you do, but that doesn't mean that you always have to do what is right. Try to remember, your happy spirit may hurt you or others.<br /></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 27pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 27pt;">(17-23 points) You are Snoopy:<br /></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">You are fun; you are very cool and popular. You always know what's in and you're never out of style , you are good at knowing how to satisfy everyone else. You have probably disappeared for a few days more than once but you always come home with the family values that you learned Being married and having children are important to you, but only after you have had your share of fun times <br /></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 27pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 27pt;">(24-28 points) You are Elmo:<br /></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">You have lots of friends and you are also popular, always willing to give advice and help out a person in need. You are very optimistic and you always see the bright side of things. Some good advice: try not to be too much of a dreamer. Dreaming too big could cause many conflicts in your life.<br /></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 27pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 27pt;">(29-35 points) You are Sponge Bob Square Pants:<br /></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">You are the classic person that everyone loves. You are the best friend that anyone could ever have and never wants to lose. You never cause harm to anyone and they would never not understand your feelings. Life is a journey, it' s funny and calm for the most part Stay away from traitors and jealous people and you will be stress free. <br /></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 27pt;">(36-43 points) You are Charlie Brown:<br /></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span>You are tender, you fall in love quickly but you are also very serious about all relationships. You are a family person. You call your Mom every Sunday.. You have many friends and may occasionally forget a few Birthdays.. Don't let your passion confuse you with reality.<br /><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 27pt;">(44-50 points ) You are Dexter:<br /></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">You are smart and definitely a thinker... Every situation is fronted with a plan. You have a brilliant mind. You demonstrate very strong family principles. You maintain a stable routine but never ignore a bad situation when it comes. Try to do less over thinking every once in a while to spice things up a bit with spontaneity!</span></span></p> <p class="EC_MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 3.75pt; font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"></span><br /></span> </p>Erica1978http://www.blogger.com/profile/11535968288872782532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969678245651815347.post-61746081663735784832008-10-31T07:55:00.000-05:002008-10-31T07:56:17.331-05:00The Truth about Snopes.com<div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Not always what it seems</div> <div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Did you know</div> <div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-size: 130%;">Snopes Is run by a husband and wife team - that's right, no big office of investigators and researchers, no team of lawyers. It's just a mom-and-pop operation that began as a hobby.<br /><br />David and Barbara Mikkelson in the</span> San Fernando Valley of California started the website about 13 years ago - and they have no formal background or experience in investigative research. After a few years it gained popularity believing it to be unbiased and neutral, but over the past couple of years people started asking questions who was behind it and did they have a selfish motivation? The reason for the questions - or skepticisms - is a result of snopes.com claiming to have the bottom line facts to certain questions or issue when in fact they have been proven wrong. </div> <div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </div> <div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Check this out</div> <div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><a title="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/26/AR2008092600853.html" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/26/AR2008092600853.html">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/26/AR2008092600853.html</a> </div>Erica1978http://www.blogger.com/profile/11535968288872782532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969678245651815347.post-14693266483965237542008-10-29T16:35:00.000-05:002008-10-29T16:37:22.283-05:00Welcome to my world<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hello everyone.<br />I am glad you could make it. I am totally new to the whole "blogging" thing so bare with me.<br />I will have all kinds of things posted here..so grab a cup of coffee,or soda what ever tickles your fancy and have a good time.<br />Erica<br /></span></span></span></span>Erica1978http://www.blogger.com/profile/11535968288872782532noreply@blogger.com0