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Yesterday marked the first day of February and I actually remembered to turn the calander. I made it a, pat-myself-on-the-back moment because, sometimes, it can be close to the 4th or 5th of that new month before I get to it.

While I was flipping to February it made me wonder, do many of you even use a paper calendar anymore?

With apps and ringtone reminders on hand held devices, it's easy to imagine many not physically jotting down dates to remember but instead tapping it in…

With the new year and gift giving holidays behind us, many (me!, me!, me!) will see purging and organizing as an upcoming priority, so much in fact, it's makes its way onto many a New Year's Resolutions list.

So, no surprise, links are popularly popping up on many websites offering tidbits and hints on how we can stop clutter in its tracks.

And when I ran across the link,…

Last Sunday I found myself at Carrabas in Winter Haven. I always love Carrabas and never pull past the creamy parmesan house salad when you have that, “Soup or salad?” choice thrown your way.

This time, I was daring! I chose soup!

One bite into their sausage and lentil soup and I was not only satisfied but inspired. I immediately knew I wanted to try this at home.

But first, I’ve never cooked with a lentil in my life. And really, if…

While popping around online at Yahoo News I ran into the link, Nobody Wants Ginger Children from The Atlantic Wire.

It really evoked emotions with an emphasis to confusion. In my own personal experience I do believe ginger is less desired by parents.

And parents do have choices. The link added above highlights sperm donor selection. With…