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Listed: Feb 26, 2011
Last Shreds Of Sanity ― If you’re a regular reader of my blog, then you already know The Diva has an attitude. However, since she turned eight a mere ten days ago, it’s gotten worse. We’re talking fifteen-year-old girl hormonal bad. She’s rolling ...
Tags: Thoughts, Mommyhood, Parenting, The Diva
ShanG ― 9 weeks 2 days ago
Last Shreds Of Sanity ― Today is your 8th birthday and I couldn’t be prouder or more in awe of you. Mostly because I was just holding you in my arms the other day, I blinked and you are now eight-years-old. Where did the time go, little girl? How did you get so ...
Tags: Thoughts
ShanG ― 10 weeks 5 days ago
Last Shreds Of Sanity ― It’s been a bit since I did one of these, but I’ve been busy gathering ammo. Who else is going to take the time to steal images from other people’s Facebook pages scour the web for funny pictures fitting a particular theme? This...
Tags: I Got Your Funny Right Here!, Featured, Humor, Sarcasm
ShanG ― 11 weeks 5 days ago
Last Shreds Of Sanity ― It’s March 1, 2013, which is my 42nd birthday. I was happy this year because no one in my Husband’s family had died in February, so no funeral on my day this year. WOOT! I thought this was going to be a good one. Then three things...
Tags: Thoughts, Featured, Shan's 42nd Birthday
ShanG ― 12 weeks ago
Last Shreds Of Sanity ― And yes I do mean it’s cold here in SoCal. Really, truly, bitterly cold. If we were located a bit more north or east, it would be snowing. Or we’d have ice. So, no, it’s not always sunny and 75 degrees here in Southern ...
Tags: Thoughts, WTF?? File, Featured, Mother Nature Has PMS
ShanG ― 18 weeks ago
Last Shreds Of Sanity ― My girl, well she’s very imaginative. And very generous. She is also kind-hearted and believes that with just a little magic and a couple of wands, she can make all the bad people in the world turn nice and make all our dreams come true. I...
Tags: The Diva
ShanG ― 21 weeks ago
Last Shreds Of Sanity ― I was recently given the opportunity to review an advanced copy of The Odd Life of Timothy Green (in stores December 4, 2012). We watched it on Thanksgiving night and we loved it. The Diva said her favorite part was when “he comes up out of ...
Tags: Reviews And Giveaways, Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack, Disney Movies, Featured, Giveaways, Reviews
ShanG ― 26 weeks ago
Last Shreds Of Sanity ― It’s no secret that I LOVE bacon and think that it makes everything better — well, except that bacon flavored lube because that’s just plain disgusting — but I hate cooking it. The grease, getting hit by hot grease, always...
Tags: Recipes, Bacon
Last Shreds Of Sanity ― Do you know about all the varied uses for that box of Arm & Hammer baking soda languishing away in your refrigerator? We all get that it can keep your fridge fresh and help clean the laundry, but were you aware that it can exfoliate your skin ...
Tags: Reviews And Giveaways, Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, Cleaning Tips, Featured, Homemade Cleansers, Reviews
ShanG ― 27 weeks ago
Last Shreds Of Sanity ― Today, I honor all the veterans in my life and in this country who shed their blood, sweat and tears to keep ALL OF US free from Socialist and Communist rule. At least that is how our country is TODAY. Next year might be a different story,...
Tags: Politics, Thoughts, Featured, Veteran's Day 2012
Last Shreds Of Sanity ― I always come up with FABULOUS ideas for clothing, accessories or home decor. And then I go on an exhaustive search to stores and internet sites only to find that what was in my head does not exist. Or it does exist, but is extremely...
Tags: Glitter & Glue, #TBCcrafters, Barrettes, Featured, Holiday, Pins
ShanG ― 28 weeks ago
Last Shreds Of Sanity ― I’ve read all the parenting books. I’ve even watched SuperNanny while laughing my ass off. I’ve taken away much-loved toys, blankies, makeup and TV. I’ve tried to employ all of the supposedly “effective” ...
Tags: The Diva, Discipline, Featured, Homework, Parenting
Hey everyone! This week (20th May - 26th May) is National Vegetarian Week across the UK. ...
∙ I created this Greek Chicken and Rice Cake Salad recipe as part of the ...
someone got the giggles during his photo shoot~OUTFIT DETAILS~Shirt: Brooks BrothersPants: ...