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Only the bassinets listed are affected. If you need help checking yours please call me. 781-871-3886 I want to make sure your baby is safe.

Saturday May 14, 2011  – Save the date.

I want to help a worthy cause at the same time.   I chose to honor KEEPING PACE WITH MULTIPLE MIRACLES.   I am raffling off the new American Girl Doll of the Year – KANANI.  All proceeds will go to Keeping Pace.  You can buy a ticket on my website before 4 PM on May 14.   The tickets are $3 each or 5 for $10.   The lucky winner will receive Kanani with her starter package – valued at $179. 

I want to thank the local businesses that donated raffle prizes.  You will receive raffle tickets just for stopping by on May 14.  This is separate from the Kanani Raffle.

Prizes include:

• Gift Certificate to Deja Brew
• Gift Certificate to Abington House of Pizza
• GOODIE  BASKET and Gift Certificate to A Passion for Fashion
• Gift Certificate to Linda’s Consignment Boutique
• Gift Certificate to Tummies 2 Teens
• Stella and Dot STAR FISH NECKLACE
• and of course a Gift Certificate to Susie’s Selections!

Bring the kids for facepainting and temporary tattoos.

Join in the FUN on May 14, 2011

PORK CHOPS AND ONIONS
4 pork chops – any cut, boneless or not
1 TBSP oil
1 medium onion, cut into rings
2 cloves garlic
1 cup water
2 bouillon cubes
1 TBSP soy sauce
1 TSP each ginger and brown sugar
Brown the pork chops in oil, remove and set aside.
In the same skillet saute the onions and garlic. Add the bouillon cubes to the water in a microwave safe cup. Heat in microwave for 2 mins. Remove from microwave and add the soy sauce, ginger and brown sugar. Add this mixture to the skillet. Add the pork chops, cover and cook over low heat 15 to 20 mins. or until chops are fork tender. If desired thicken pan liquid. I thicken with 1/2 cup water and 2 TBSP corn starch. Or I add a pkg. brown gravy mix to 1 cup water, stir and add to the skillet. Serve chops topped with onions and gravy.

In the next aisle was a Mom and her daughter deciding between Princess cards or Justin Bieber!
Then it hit me – I’m getting old! I don’t have to buy cards for my son’s class. This is the first time in 20 years I don’t have to write 25 names on little envelopes!

I went back to the card aisle and started to read the cards. This could take an hour because I love to read every one! I picked a funny one and a bag of raspberry chocolate truffles, his favorite.

I love my man. Hope you have a great day!

I remember when I was around 11 years old, my mother would make my clothes. With 6 kids to feed and clothe it was the cheapest way. Then one day my cousins were cleaning out their closets. My aunt brought over a big trash bag full of clothes my size. Could we use them?

I was in heaven. I spent the day trying on outfits and parading in front of the mirror. I had so much fun! And thus began my love of clothes!

Shopping at “real” stores is ok, but shopping at Consignment Shops is more of a treasure hunt! There’s the thrill you get when you score the perfect jeans. Or a top that would cost $30 but you get it for $8. Sweeeet!

Girls just love to shop – why not shop smart!