I am posting workouts to my youtube channel: MTGclimb
www.youtube.com/MTGclimb
These workouts are ten minutes or shorter in length to provide an easy way to get your workout in without it consuming a large part of your day. Most of the time, by the time you factor in, drive time, time to change your clothes, workout time, and all the conversations had with friends and acquaintances at the gym, a workout can eat up 2-3 hours of your day.
These workouts allow you to throw on a pair of shorts, grab weights or a ball, and go- In 15 minutes, you are back to your day.
While watching these videos, you might notice, I can't perform the exercise perfectly or it takes me a couple tries; I might get out of form, turn a toe in, my hips do not remain square the whole time, my squat does not stay as low as I would like.
THIS IS O-KAY.
The point: Keep the correct form in mind- square your hips, keep your knees loose, do not extend your knee past your ankle, suck in your abs (keep them tight throughout the exercises), roll your shoulders back (remember posture, always, if possible). These rules are important. They help to optimize the benefit of each exercise and help to prevent injury.
but
the most important part of these exercises is to BE ACTIVE.
We are not perfect and will not be perfect in all we do. But we can strive everytime to do the best we can, and our best will always get better. Don't let the fear of not being perfect keep you from being fit.
so have fun and stay active!
and let me know if there is a type of exercise you would like to see.
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Thanks!
Saturday, October 15
Thursday, October 13
no excuses
What is annoying: "You are so lucky- You were born with good genes." Ever since people started to hear that heredity is linked to body type, they have been blaming their unhealthy lifestyle on their parents. Bone structure and muscle types (whether you have primarily fast or slow twitch muscle fibers) you are born with, BUT...
If you eat out often and make bad food choices - It is your fault.
If you do not exercise - It is your fault.
If you smoke too much, drink too much, party too hard - It is your fault.
If you do not get enough rest - It is your fault.
I do not like excuses people give to be out of shape and to live unhealthy lives.
The items above, you can control. You can make changes to live a healthy life. You will see changes.
But it takes time and effort.
Our society only reports the successes not the struggles. It is easy to want but hard to work. I recognize that. I want to make the work easy for you and that is why I am putting together these short videos for you to follow along with to get in shape. No excuses!! Let's take responsibility for our actions and choose to EXERCISE.
If you eat out often and make bad food choices - It is your fault.
If you do not exercise - It is your fault.
If you smoke too much, drink too much, party too hard - It is your fault.
If you do not get enough rest - It is your fault.
I do not like excuses people give to be out of shape and to live unhealthy lives.
The items above, you can control. You can make changes to live a healthy life. You will see changes.
But it takes time and effort.
Our society only reports the successes not the struggles. It is easy to want but hard to work. I recognize that. I want to make the work easy for you and that is why I am putting together these short videos for you to follow along with to get in shape. No excuses!! Let's take responsibility for our actions and choose to EXERCISE.
gifts and passions
What you will gather about me is that I love for people to follow their gifts and passions. And I will talk about it. We are all born with gifts. I believe we all serve a purpose here on earth and that there is room here on earth for everyone to prosper and succeed. I believe that when we utilize our gifts, we discover our use and joy.
Following the Maslow Hierarchy of Needs, I believe this starts at the basic level.
A healthy body is the first step to a life that thrives. This includes a nutrient-filled diet and a fit body.
Following the Maslow Hierarchy of Needs, I believe this starts at the basic level.
A healthy body is the first step to a life that thrives. This includes a nutrient-filled diet and a fit body.
the plan - the exercise plan
I am a NETA certified fitness instructor. Fitness has always been a pleasure for me. I think it is fun to run around and live an active life. I fill my day 110% feeling that if I complete 80-90% of it, I am still close to 100%. I have four kids and two dogs. I go to school and try to find time to build a business. I am 33.
I choose to be healthy and active.
While having my children (I had 4 babies in 5 years), I worked at a health club. It was easy to keep in shape while having easy access to all the equipment. Now my youngest is four. We are in a new phase. The running around phase. And it is hard to find the time to spend time in a gym. But I can tell that my skin is getting softer and gravity is taking a toll. I have not had a boob job or tummy tuck, liposuction, botox or restalin. I am trying to prolong my looks as long as possible without intervention.
But I know what to do- find the time to exercise. Exercise is about maintaining my looks, keeping my body healthy, and maintaining my strength and energy so that I can keep up with the life I have created.
So with inspiration from my children and my surroundings. I am going to workout ten minutes a day. My kids are in baseball, hockey, soccer, gymnastics and dance. So what they do, I will do (or try) so that I stay in shape and toned. Also I am inspired by my environment: dance and music. If I see or feel something, I will work that into my workouts as well. I will share these workouts with you. They will be posted to my facebook page: www.facebook.com/ClimbingMaslow
and also to my youtube channel: MTG climb or www.youtube.com/user/MTGclimb
You can workout with me from your desktop, laptop, ipad, ect...
I choose to be healthy and active.
While having my children (I had 4 babies in 5 years), I worked at a health club. It was easy to keep in shape while having easy access to all the equipment. Now my youngest is four. We are in a new phase. The running around phase. And it is hard to find the time to spend time in a gym. But I can tell that my skin is getting softer and gravity is taking a toll. I have not had a boob job or tummy tuck, liposuction, botox or restalin. I am trying to prolong my looks as long as possible without intervention.
But I know what to do- find the time to exercise. Exercise is about maintaining my looks, keeping my body healthy, and maintaining my strength and energy so that I can keep up with the life I have created.
So with inspiration from my children and my surroundings. I am going to workout ten minutes a day. My kids are in baseball, hockey, soccer, gymnastics and dance. So what they do, I will do (or try) so that I stay in shape and toned. Also I am inspired by my environment: dance and music. If I see or feel something, I will work that into my workouts as well. I will share these workouts with you. They will be posted to my facebook page: www.facebook.com/ClimbingMaslow
and also to my youtube channel: MTG climb or www.youtube.com/user/MTGclimb
You can workout with me from your desktop, laptop, ipad, ect...
Tuesday, June 7
clotheslines
Advantages of a clothes line
I bought a clothes line system at Lowe's for under $15.00. Now that I live in New Mexico where it is primarily hot and dry. I wanted to save the earth from greenhouse gas emissions. What was nice, of course, was the smell. Also, when I took the clothes down, they were each individually folded and in my hand, so putting them away did not seem like a chore. The clothes cannot pile up outside because I did not want them to get stepped on, by dogs or kids, or to get dirty. When it comes to household appliances, dryers use five to ten times more energy per hour than washing machines, and accounting for about 6% of the typical household energy consumption. It was not inconvenient. The laundry has to get done regardless. I dedicate a day a week to laundry, so this works for me. If you throw in one load a day, it might need to be when you wake up versus after dinner, before bed.
To Calculate your Energy Use: go on to
http://www.oru.com/energyandsafety/energyefficiency/calculatingenergyuse.html
- Saves money[1][2]
- Zero greenhouse gas emissions per load[1][2][3] (2 kg of greenhouse gas emissions from the average mechanical clothes dryer per load)[3]
- Laundry smells "clothes-line fresh" without using chemicals[4][5][6][7]
- Less fabric wear and tear[2]
- Laundry items do not shrink (hot air from a mechanical clothes dryer may shrink items)
- No static cling
- Laundry items stay softer to the touch (mechanical clothes dryers tend to remove short, soft, fine fibers)
- Laundry items may be less wrinkled
- Avoids the potential of airborne lint and reduced air quality
- Eliminates the noise from a mechanical clothes dryer
- Does not vent to the outside and waste the large volume of conditioned (heated or cooled) indoor air that a mechanical dryer's blower does.
- For a simple line drying arrangement (rope and clothes pins) the repair and replacement costs are about $20.00 per 1,000 loads of laundry or 2 cents per load. For non-commercial mechanical clothes drying the repair and replacement costs (including labor expenses) are about $200.00 per 1,000 loads of laundry or 20 cents per load.
Disadvantages of using a clothes line
- Putting laundry on a line usually takes more time than putting it into a mechanical dryer (as laundry items have to be hung up and fixed one by one).
- Laundry items need to be hung indoors during rainy weather, or may get wet if the weather changes.
- Neighbours may find it aesthetically unpleasant[1]
- Risk of theft or vandalism of clothes
- Laundry items may be more stiff (at least initially) - with or without the fabric softener that can be used with a mechanical dryer, provided no treatment, such as adding a cup of vinegar to the washer's rinse water, is used.
- Wind, temperature, and humidity can vary the drying time. In particular, drying will typically take significantly longer than in a mechanical dryer (except in very warm and dry weather).
- Environmental contaminants such as soil, dust, smoke, automotive or industrial pollutants, pollen and animal droppings can come in contact with clothing.
I bought a clothes line system at Lowe's for under $15.00. Now that I live in New Mexico where it is primarily hot and dry. I wanted to save the earth from greenhouse gas emissions. What was nice, of course, was the smell. Also, when I took the clothes down, they were each individually folded and in my hand, so putting them away did not seem like a chore. The clothes cannot pile up outside because I did not want them to get stepped on, by dogs or kids, or to get dirty. When it comes to household appliances, dryers use five to ten times more energy per hour than washing machines, and accounting for about 6% of the typical household energy consumption. It was not inconvenient. The laundry has to get done regardless. I dedicate a day a week to laundry, so this works for me. If you throw in one load a day, it might need to be when you wake up versus after dinner, before bed.
To Calculate your Energy Use: go on to
http://www.oru.com/energyandsafety/energyefficiency/calculatingenergyuse.html
Thursday, May 5
Fixer Upper vs Turn Key & Neighborhood Stability
What are the benefits of a fixer upper vs a turn key property? First let me explain what each term means. A property described as a fixer upper is one that needs work. A turn key property is one that you love everything about, just turn the key and move right in.
A benefit of a fixer upper is that you will pay less for the property. Depending on the amount of work that needs to be completed or the amount of unfinished square feet compared to other properties in the neighborhood, the asking price will be less than that of a turn key property. Cosmetic upgrades are not included. But any major repairs, exterior, or foundation work, or having to bring the property up to code, will lower the price. You just need to ask yourself if you are willing to take on such a major project.
A benefit to a turn-key property is just that, it is move in ready. Minus some paint or maybe some new carpet or countertops, and maybe some yardwork, the property is perfect. If you are not looking at your home as an short term investment but as a home your family can enjoy without having the interference of contractors and laborers. Or you would rather not experience the inconvenience to rent for a short time while your house is contracted out, then a turn key home is for you.
I wanted to include information about whether neighborhood stability is important in this segment as well because this will also affect the asking/purchase price of a home. Houses are priced based on what other houses are selling for in the neighborhood, typically around the same or comparable 'per square foot' dollar amount. If there are a number of foreclosures or short sales in your neighborhood or in the neighborhood you are looking to buy into, the price amount is determined by what banks are negotiating the houses for and the ultimate closing purchase price. This is not based on comparables of finished square feet, number of rooms, or house amenities. It is simply negotiating the highest price in the shortest amount of time and this often leaves a neighborhood short changed for what owners can receive as their closing purchase price, even when the bank is out of the picture and the house is not in negotiation. Good for buyers if the buyer can find a house in a neighborhood that has been affected by foreclosures, lowering the asking price. But buyers will want a house that still has an owner that owns the house free and clear, or is still current on payments. Otherwise, the buying process/negotiation period can take 2-6 months longer than it should.
Another point to consider is there is no predetermined amount of time for the foreclosures/short sales to expire-- to not flood the market. If you do find a home in a neigborhood of foreclosures/short sales, there could be more hitting the market after your purchase. Because of supply and demand, your home value could further decline. There is no way of knowing when and if your neighborhood will be hit, how hard and for how long. A way a realtor could help you, is to look at purchase year and purchase price of the house you are interested in, as well the surrounding houses that are on the market or have recently closed. Also property tax records can tell you when houses were purchased. We know houses were most inflated during 2005-2007. Having that information could help you determine whether you think that neighborhood is at risk or not and if you are willing to take that chance.
A benefit of a fixer upper is that you will pay less for the property. Depending on the amount of work that needs to be completed or the amount of unfinished square feet compared to other properties in the neighborhood, the asking price will be less than that of a turn key property. Cosmetic upgrades are not included. But any major repairs, exterior, or foundation work, or having to bring the property up to code, will lower the price. You just need to ask yourself if you are willing to take on such a major project.
A benefit to a turn-key property is just that, it is move in ready. Minus some paint or maybe some new carpet or countertops, and maybe some yardwork, the property is perfect. If you are not looking at your home as an short term investment but as a home your family can enjoy without having the interference of contractors and laborers. Or you would rather not experience the inconvenience to rent for a short time while your house is contracted out, then a turn key home is for you.
I wanted to include information about whether neighborhood stability is important in this segment as well because this will also affect the asking/purchase price of a home. Houses are priced based on what other houses are selling for in the neighborhood, typically around the same or comparable 'per square foot' dollar amount. If there are a number of foreclosures or short sales in your neighborhood or in the neighborhood you are looking to buy into, the price amount is determined by what banks are negotiating the houses for and the ultimate closing purchase price. This is not based on comparables of finished square feet, number of rooms, or house amenities. It is simply negotiating the highest price in the shortest amount of time and this often leaves a neighborhood short changed for what owners can receive as their closing purchase price, even when the bank is out of the picture and the house is not in negotiation. Good for buyers if the buyer can find a house in a neighborhood that has been affected by foreclosures, lowering the asking price. But buyers will want a house that still has an owner that owns the house free and clear, or is still current on payments. Otherwise, the buying process/negotiation period can take 2-6 months longer than it should.
Another point to consider is there is no predetermined amount of time for the foreclosures/short sales to expire-- to not flood the market. If you do find a home in a neigborhood of foreclosures/short sales, there could be more hitting the market after your purchase. Because of supply and demand, your home value could further decline. There is no way of knowing when and if your neighborhood will be hit, how hard and for how long. A way a realtor could help you, is to look at purchase year and purchase price of the house you are interested in, as well the surrounding houses that are on the market or have recently closed. Also property tax records can tell you when houses were purchased. We know houses were most inflated during 2005-2007. Having that information could help you determine whether you think that neighborhood is at risk or not and if you are willing to take that chance.
Friday, April 29
ABQ Uptown
(taken from http://www.abquptown.com/aboutus)
For the store directory, go to http://www.abquptown.com/directory
This is where I went to take pictures for Fashion Fridays for the month of May.
Here are some pictures of Uptown. If you have money to burn, this is where you want to spend your day.
For the store directory, go to http://www.abquptown.com/directory
This is where I went to take pictures for Fashion Fridays for the month of May.
Here are some pictures of Uptown. If you have money to burn, this is where you want to spend your day.
Monday, April 25
ABQ's Playroom
ABQ's Playroom is located at:
8850 Holly Ave NE, Suite C
Albuquerque, NM 87122
505-822-8697
info@abqplayroom.com
Hours
Tuesday - Friday: 10AM-5PM
Saturday, Private Parties: 10AM-6PM
Sunday, Private Parties: 1-3PM & 3:30-5:30PM
My daughter is enrolled in the art and music enrichment classes. The staff is very enthusiastic and makes the classes enjoyable for the child(ren). ABQ's Playroom is a great place to take your toddler to play. It is a great option if your house was just cleaned and you want it to stay that way, to play with new toys without having to buy them, or when your child is restless and it is too cold or windy to play outside. You can stay and play, and invite other moms to join you, or you can drop your child(ren) for up to 4 hrs if you have an appointment or just want to enjoy a quiet house for a bit of time. The membership fee is $35.00/family/year. Drop off rates are $10.00/hour. Stay and play rates are $8.00 or $5.00/hour for members. Only members can drop off their child(ren).
ABQ's Playroom hosted an Easter Egg Hunt for members and nonmembers. Here are some pictures:
8850 Holly Ave NE, Suite C
Albuquerque, NM 87122
505-822-8697
info@abqplayroom.com
Hours
Tuesday - Friday: 10AM-5PM
Saturday, Private Parties: 10AM-6PM
Sunday, Private Parties: 1-3PM & 3:30-5:30PM
My daughter is enrolled in the art and music enrichment classes. The staff is very enthusiastic and makes the classes enjoyable for the child(ren). ABQ's Playroom is a great place to take your toddler to play. It is a great option if your house was just cleaned and you want it to stay that way, to play with new toys without having to buy them, or when your child is restless and it is too cold or windy to play outside. You can stay and play, and invite other moms to join you, or you can drop your child(ren) for up to 4 hrs if you have an appointment or just want to enjoy a quiet house for a bit of time. The membership fee is $35.00/family/year. Drop off rates are $10.00/hour. Stay and play rates are $8.00 or $5.00/hour for members. Only members can drop off their child(ren).
ABQ's Playroom hosted an Easter Egg Hunt for members and nonmembers. Here are some pictures:
Thursday, April 21
Location or Size? in real estate
What is more important location or size?
I would say location.
It is not a coincidence that you enjoy your neighbors. Your children attend the same school. What appeals to you: the park across the street, the grocery store around the corner, the dog park within walking distance, the proximity to downtown or mainstreet, how far the drive is to the mountain, the river, camping, or to the beach, is also what appeals to your neighbors. Your values are similar. The houses in the neighborhood typically are around the same asking price which means most of your neighbors make the same amount of money that you do, have the same saving and spending styles, also reflected in your lifestyle. Find a location where this is true. The Fourth of July and Memorial Day, and neighborhood summer BB-Qs will be that much more enjoyable.
Sometimes neighborhoods turnover. Elementary/Preschool age become highschool and off to college. The empty nesters move out, new families move in. Ask your realtor about recent turnover and what type of families: newlyweds, new families, or emptynesters, are moving in. Tour the local elementary school and health club. That will give you an idea of the types of families in the neighborhood and whether you envision yourself living among them. A house is more than a house. It is part of a neighborhood, and in most cases,also, an association, a community.
As far as I am concerned, pick out the size you are comfortable cleaning. If you are gone working most of the day and only sleep at home, the smaller the better. If you work from home or often entertain, the house will need to reflect that. Think about what rooms your family gathers in; those rooms will need to be bigger. If all the people in your family enjoy his/her privacy, then you focus on large bedrooms. If your sanctuary is the tub and closet (like me), then the master bath will be what you consider top priority. If dinner is when you all come together, cook, eat and clean, then the kitchen and dining room will be important. The size also should reflect your values.
Location and size of the real estate you are considering purchasing should both reflect you and your family's priorities, but if I had to pick one, location is more important. Once moved in, you can always hire a contractor, changing your neighbors is harder.
I would say location.
It is not a coincidence that you enjoy your neighbors. Your children attend the same school. What appeals to you: the park across the street, the grocery store around the corner, the dog park within walking distance, the proximity to downtown or mainstreet, how far the drive is to the mountain, the river, camping, or to the beach, is also what appeals to your neighbors. Your values are similar. The houses in the neighborhood typically are around the same asking price which means most of your neighbors make the same amount of money that you do, have the same saving and spending styles, also reflected in your lifestyle. Find a location where this is true. The Fourth of July and Memorial Day, and neighborhood summer BB-Qs will be that much more enjoyable.
Sometimes neighborhoods turnover. Elementary/Preschool age become highschool and off to college. The empty nesters move out, new families move in. Ask your realtor about recent turnover and what type of families: newlyweds, new families, or emptynesters, are moving in. Tour the local elementary school and health club. That will give you an idea of the types of families in the neighborhood and whether you envision yourself living among them. A house is more than a house. It is part of a neighborhood, and in most cases,also, an association, a community.
As far as I am concerned, pick out the size you are comfortable cleaning. If you are gone working most of the day and only sleep at home, the smaller the better. If you work from home or often entertain, the house will need to reflect that. Think about what rooms your family gathers in; those rooms will need to be bigger. If all the people in your family enjoy his/her privacy, then you focus on large bedrooms. If your sanctuary is the tub and closet (like me), then the master bath will be what you consider top priority. If dinner is when you all come together, cook, eat and clean, then the kitchen and dining room will be important. The size also should reflect your values.
Location and size of the real estate you are considering purchasing should both reflect you and your family's priorities, but if I had to pick one, location is more important. Once moved in, you can always hire a contractor, changing your neighbors is harder.
Tuesday, April 19
Recycle Centers
I had skipped recycling day. The garbage men only pick up everyother week. I thought, as usual, that I would wake up early enough to take the trash out, but I missed it. So when the next time came, I had a month's worth of recycling. In my household of six, that is 4 large outdoor trashcans.
Later that day, I was happy to see it all taken away, but I did see a pink note. That means I did something wrong. I avoided the note all day (because I don't care for criticism) but decided to take a look. It was to inform me that the curbside pick up does not recycle glass.
I was a bit shocked, and worried, due to the high quantities of wine bottles, spaghetti sauce, salsa, and miscellaneous other items that come in glass containers, that my family consumes.
That was three weeks ago. Since then, I started a collection in the kitchen of empty, washed out glass containers. I started to get a bit worried though, when I noticed how many more wine bottles than containers of salsa, there were and threw them all away.
My concern started to diminish when yesterday at the grocery store, I see a dispensery for plastic grocery bags, and on the box it stated "to find out where to recycle other items in your area, please log onto http://www.earth911.com/ "
So I did, and I found out where to recycle the glass. I have to take it 2 mi down the road, but that is not a problem at all! very happy.
http://www.earth911.com/ is a website based out of Scotsdale, AZ promoting 'green' living and also sustainable business and lifestyle practices. Check out all the informative tips and local business that share your same values.
Later that day, I was happy to see it all taken away, but I did see a pink note. That means I did something wrong. I avoided the note all day (because I don't care for criticism) but decided to take a look. It was to inform me that the curbside pick up does not recycle glass.
I was a bit shocked, and worried, due to the high quantities of wine bottles, spaghetti sauce, salsa, and miscellaneous other items that come in glass containers, that my family consumes.
That was three weeks ago. Since then, I started a collection in the kitchen of empty, washed out glass containers. I started to get a bit worried though, when I noticed how many more wine bottles than containers of salsa, there were and threw them all away.
My concern started to diminish when yesterday at the grocery store, I see a dispensery for plastic grocery bags, and on the box it stated "to find out where to recycle other items in your area, please log onto http://www.earth911.com/ "
So I did, and I found out where to recycle the glass. I have to take it 2 mi down the road, but that is not a problem at all! very happy.
http://www.earth911.com/ is a website based out of Scotsdale, AZ promoting 'green' living and also sustainable business and lifestyle practices. Check out all the informative tips and local business that share your same values.
Monday, April 18
Double Eagle Elementary Fundraiser
On Saturday, April 16, I attended the Double Eagle Elementary School Spring Hoe Down. Here is a picture of my daughter, Evelyn with her friend. One of the activities was hat making. There was also a bbq dinner, jumpies, and a silent auction.
All public schools need volunteers. The volunteers add to the success of each student because it allows a student to experience one on one attention. The Albuquerque Chamber , http://www.abqchamber.org/
http://www.abqchamber.com/content.asp?CustComKey=371114&CategoryKey=379425&pn=webform&domname=abqchamber.com
has an Albuquerque Reads Commitee. If you contact this commitee to help, they will assign you to an elementary school that needs you to tutor local kindergartners. Training is provided. Significantly improve a child's life by helping him/her to read.
Become a Albuquerque Reads Tutor!!
http://www.abqchamber.com/content.asp?CustComKey=371114&CategoryKey=379425&pn=webform&domname=abqchamber.com
has an Albuquerque Reads Commitee. If you contact this commitee to help, they will assign you to an elementary school that needs you to tutor local kindergartners. Training is provided. Significantly improve a child's life by helping him/her to read.
Become a Albuquerque Reads Tutor!!
Wednesday, April 13
This Month in Real Estate- April 2011
This Month in Real Estate, a monthly video created by Keller Williams, covers the topic of buyer consultations. Some questions that you might present to an agent when determining which one you would like to help you find a home are:
1. What is more important location or size?
2. What are some benefits of a fixer upper vs a turnkey?
3. Is neighborhood stability a priority?
4. What are some features and amenities that help with resale value?
5. How do I maximize home value appreciation?
Over the next few weeks, I will be answering these questions for you. If your questions cannot wait, please call me at 651-894-2312.
Sunday, April 10
Generation Love
On Saturday, April 9, 2011, my three girls and I headed to Coronado Mall to see Jennette McCurdy, you know, Sam from iCarly. She is selling a 2-song CD for $10.00. All proceeds go to Jude's Children Hospitals.
We arrived at the mall at 1:50 pm. She was supposed to start at 2:00pm. The mall was packed, but the line to buy the CD was not long. I bought 3 CDs, one for each girl, and also received a poster and a wristband. The wristband allowed us to get the posters autographed after the show.
The show started at 2:20 pm. She played three songs. We were in line to get our posters signed at 245 pm. I brought some string to make friendship bracelets while we waited. Ainslee, my oldest daughter, told me friendship bracelets were too hard and too boring to make. The other two liked it.
We had our posters signed at 315 pm.
My girls were happy!! While we watched iCarly that night, Evelyn, my second oldest, kept reminding her that we met her 'for real'.
If you have children ages 5-14, I recommend this event.
Here is the link to future tour dates:
http://www.myspace.com/jennettemccurdy
Her song Generation Love is really good.
Here are some pics of the event.
We arrived at the mall at 1:50 pm. She was supposed to start at 2:00pm. The mall was packed, but the line to buy the CD was not long. I bought 3 CDs, one for each girl, and also received a poster and a wristband. The wristband allowed us to get the posters autographed after the show.
The show started at 2:20 pm. She played three songs. We were in line to get our posters signed at 245 pm. I brought some string to make friendship bracelets while we waited. Ainslee, my oldest daughter, told me friendship bracelets were too hard and too boring to make. The other two liked it.
We had our posters signed at 315 pm.
My girls were happy!! While we watched iCarly that night, Evelyn, my second oldest, kept reminding her that we met her 'for real'.
If you have children ages 5-14, I recommend this event.
Here is the link to future tour dates:
http://www.myspace.com/jennettemccurdy
Her song Generation Love is really good.
Here are some pics of the event.
Friday, April 8
Spring 2011 Fashion Trends
According to Ken Downing, senior vice president and fashion director for Neiman Marcus, this season’s must-haves include:
* The color coral
* The white wardrobe - that’s zero color head-to-toe style
* Boho influences
* Flat sandals
* Florals
* Crossbody bags
* Stripes
* The spring face - sun-kissed bliss in shades of coral, peach and apricot
* Wide-leg pants
* Long necklaces - jewelry goes the distance with pretty beads, bold chains and oversized pendants.
Please Follow Me as ClimbingMaslow finds everyday people looking great out and about. Fashion Fridays will be posting WHAT TO WEAR. Here is a picture of me in my favorite maxi dress wearing two of spring's hottest trends: stripes and flat sandals. Dress and hat from TJMaxx, Belt from another dress from BCBG.
Please post pics of yourself if you feel you are a fashion leader. Post where you live, where you shop, and who you wear. Thanks!
* The color coral
* The white wardrobe - that’s zero color head-to-toe style
* Boho influences
* Flat sandals
* Florals
* Crossbody bags
* Stripes
* The spring face - sun-kissed bliss in shades of coral, peach and apricot
* Wide-leg pants
* Long necklaces - jewelry goes the distance with pretty beads, bold chains and oversized pendants.
Please Follow Me as ClimbingMaslow finds everyday people looking great out and about. Fashion Fridays will be posting WHAT TO WEAR. Here is a picture of me in my favorite maxi dress wearing two of spring's hottest trends: stripes and flat sandals. Dress and hat from TJMaxx, Belt from another dress from BCBG.
Thursday, April 7
Government Shutdown
I want to be clear. I highly recommend being actively involved in government. The term 'actively involved' means staying informed and voting. Voting is our right and privilege as Americans. I am going to present facts and well as my perspective. I offer my point of view to get you interested or to provoke thoughts and feelings on the subject. The facts are most important. Absorb them.
People don't want to 'get involved' because they do not want to take the time, feel their vote doesn't count, feel that politicians follow their own agendas no matter what you say, or feel that debates can get too heated, offend others, and they would rather focus on e!news.
Please CARE. GET INVOLVED.
Today's topic: Government shutdown will occur April 8, 2011 if an agreement is not met on budget proposal.
But:
Here is how Obama's proposed budget compares to past presidents':
The rough bottom line is Republicans would cut about $64 billion from domestic and foreign aid appropriations.
http://dyn.politico.com/members/forums/thread.cfm?catid=1&subcatid=1&threadid=5087018
These cuts would come from the Environmental Protection Agency, Community Development Block Grants, Pell Grants, the National Science Foundation, foreign aid and State Department Funds.
One thing about a budget, when you spend more in one area, the cuts have to come from another area. Otherwise, the government is just spending money they do not have, and that is a terrible example to set as precedence for the American people.
People don't want to 'get involved' because they do not want to take the time, feel their vote doesn't count, feel that politicians follow their own agendas no matter what you say, or feel that debates can get too heated, offend others, and they would rather focus on e!news.
Please CARE. GET INVOLVED.
Today's topic: Government shutdown will occur April 8, 2011 if an agreement is not met on budget proposal.
But:
Vital Services Keep Running: The term “shutdown” substantially overstates the matter. Even if Congress and the President fail to reach agreement, the most essential services continue, such as: (1) providing for national security, (2) conducting foreign affairs, (3) providing for the continuity of mandatory benefit payments, and (4) protecting life and property. These services include military, law enforcement, VA care, and others. Social Security checks are still mailed.The federal employees that do not work during the shutdown do get paid once they resume working for the time they were off. Passport and backruptcy claims are slowed and most of the National Parks are shut down. At least that is how it was during the shutdown of 1995.
http://www.heritage.org/Research/Factsheets/2011/03/Government-Shutdown-101-A-Slowdown-Not-a-Shutdown
Here is how Obama's proposed budget compares to past presidents':
http://dyn.politico.com/members/forums/thread.cfm?catid=1&subcatid=1&threadid=5087018
These cuts would come from the Environmental Protection Agency, Community Development Block Grants, Pell Grants, the National Science Foundation, foreign aid and State Department Funds.
One thing about a budget, when you spend more in one area, the cuts have to come from another area. Otherwise, the government is just spending money they do not have, and that is a terrible example to set as precedence for the American people.
Tuesday, April 5
Monday, April 4
thrive!ABQ
http://www.cabq.gov/econdev/pdf/thriveABQSummary.pdf
Thrive!ABQ is the city of Albuquerque's initiative to retain and grow business.
The complete summary is in the link above but I copied off two different segments that I thought were interesting.
The first area describes the target industries that the City of Albuquerque is focusing their efforts:
"Technology
ABQ has huge assets in its human capital and technology resources. We will continue to use those assets to our advantage in recruitment of high tech firms. Tech transfer and spinoffs are additional areas for ABQ to capitalize on.
Film
This industry is a prime example of the marketing, incentives and building of infrastructure, used in combination, to develop an industry. We will continue these efforts in order to further grow this industry.
Tourism
ABQ’s tourism assets are tremendous. Working with industry partners, we will continue to build our tourism and convention industry, which brings in valuable, outside dollars and enhances our national profile.
Clean Energy
Between our brainpower, ideal environment and existing assets, we will aggressively grow this industry. Currently, we are developing a strong base for this industry, which will lead to increased investment and related startups in the future."
I think it is beneficial to see the priorities of the city. Another part of the summary that I felt was interesting was that the city put into their plan the importance of shopping local. I respect the fact that the city will want to lead by example increasing their efforts to keep consumer spending in Albuquerque.
Here are the facts shared in the summary:
"a. The City spends nearly $250 million annually on good and services;
45% is spent within ABQ city limits.
b. Within Bernalillo County, the City spends 67%.
c. Currently, city departments buy everything from pens to cars based
on price and not location.
d. A directive has been issued that instructs all City directors to by local
first, if they can at competitive prices."
The second phase of thrive!ABQ was launched by Mayor Richard J. Berry, April 1, 2011 and that is:
http://www.thriveabq.com/
This is a database of all registered business in Albuquerque and is a free service for all businesses to set up a profile. This allows people to know where to shop so that their money is staying in the community.
A great quote:
"I understand that it is the private sector, not the government that creates jobs,” Mayor Berry explained. “But government can create an environment that makes doing business easier and that attracts more businesses to Albuquerque.”
Thrive!ABQ is the city of Albuquerque's initiative to retain and grow business.
The complete summary is in the link above but I copied off two different segments that I thought were interesting.
The first area describes the target industries that the City of Albuquerque is focusing their efforts:
"Technology
ABQ has huge assets in its human capital and technology resources. We will continue to use those assets to our advantage in recruitment of high tech firms. Tech transfer and spinoffs are additional areas for ABQ to capitalize on.
Film
This industry is a prime example of the marketing, incentives and building of infrastructure, used in combination, to develop an industry. We will continue these efforts in order to further grow this industry.
Tourism
ABQ’s tourism assets are tremendous. Working with industry partners, we will continue to build our tourism and convention industry, which brings in valuable, outside dollars and enhances our national profile.
Clean Energy
Between our brainpower, ideal environment and existing assets, we will aggressively grow this industry. Currently, we are developing a strong base for this industry, which will lead to increased investment and related startups in the future."
I think it is beneficial to see the priorities of the city. Another part of the summary that I felt was interesting was that the city put into their plan the importance of shopping local. I respect the fact that the city will want to lead by example increasing their efforts to keep consumer spending in Albuquerque.
Here are the facts shared in the summary:
"a. The City spends nearly $250 million annually on good and services;
45% is spent within ABQ city limits.
b. Within Bernalillo County, the City spends 67%.
c. Currently, city departments buy everything from pens to cars based
on price and not location.
d. A directive has been issued that instructs all City directors to by local
first, if they can at competitive prices."
The second phase of thrive!ABQ was launched by Mayor Richard J. Berry, April 1, 2011 and that is:
http://www.thriveabq.com/
This is a database of all registered business in Albuquerque and is a free service for all businesses to set up a profile. This allows people to know where to shop so that their money is staying in the community.
A great quote:
"I understand that it is the private sector, not the government that creates jobs,” Mayor Berry explained. “But government can create an environment that makes doing business easier and that attracts more businesses to Albuquerque.”
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