Did you all know that Father's Day is Sunday? I knew in the back of my head, but as typical for Sasha, I haven't managed to pick up anything for the hubs or my dad.Thursday, June 18, 2009
OMG- Father's Day is Sunday!
Did you all know that Father's Day is Sunday? I knew in the back of my head, but as typical for Sasha, I haven't managed to pick up anything for the hubs or my dad.Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
I Must

Sunday, June 14, 2009
GDA: John Frieda Root Awakening
Last month I posted about the new John Frieda Root Awakening collection that BzzAgent introduced me to and how much I was loving the Nourishing Moisture shampoo and conditioner. Well, I still do! I did try the Strength Restoring shampoo and conditioner, and I didn't like that formula nearly as much. I have also been using the Health Boosting Detangling Spray on both my daughter and myself and absolutely love it.And this week there are two pretty fabulous deals on these products that will give you a low-costs opportunity to try them too!
First, CVS is offering the products for $4.99 when you use your ExtraCare card. Add to that deal the $3 coupon from today's Smart Source insert, and you've can try the products for only $1.99 each!
Walgreens has an even better deal if you can get your hands on three of the $3 off coupons. You can basically try the shampoo, conditioner, and detangling spray for $1! Walgreens is offering them 3/$15, and then they give you $5 in Register Rewards for your next visit. Net price is then 3/$10 and if you use three $3 coupons, your end price will be $1 for three products. Fabulous.
If you try these products, let me know what you think.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Vocab Lesson: Wow Wear
First of all, when thinking of my daily wardrobe, it'll now be all about "Wow Wear", which is some type of creative outfit or sportswear that the girls in the pageant wear to "Wow" the judges. That can certainly apply to our lives I think- don't we all need to have that "Wow" factor when we get dressed? I'll be putting on my black pants and work shirts and thinking to myself, "Will I wow anyone today in this outfit? If not, I probably need to change."
Also, I have a new favorite song, and it's called Little Miss Perfect Pageant. Did you know there are citrus colored rainbows on the other side? I do now....
Friday, June 12, 2009
Contest Reminder
Let's chat a bit about the giveaway on my other blog. Right now there are only 25 people entered! And since there are two prizes, well, the odds are pretty good that you'll win an amazing prize. So head on over and enter!
Shred It or Dread It: Update 1

Thursday, June 11, 2009
Terrible News for Shred It or Dread It

I just found out that Braum's has 9 new flavors, including Light Pomegranate Cheesecake and Pomegranate Sherbet. And I have been told they are fabulous.Notes from School
Discuss and practice escape plan for your home. Have a meeting place outside. Remind children not to hide inside. [Stop Drop (cover face) Roll: If you are on fire]
Ah ha. So don't stop drop and roll if you are *not* on fire.....
I don't know why, but that cracked me up!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
I'm a Big 'Ole Hick
I said, "Do what now?" and she died laughing.
I guess they don't say that back East.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Giveaway!
First prize is a 16 GB iPod Touch and the runner-up will receive a $50 gift card to Amazon.com!
Check it out......
Monday, June 8, 2009
Hemangioma Revision Update
We keep it covered with Mepiform Sheeting 24/7 and also go overboard and make her wear a thick white athletic wristband any time she goes outside- so you can see a bit of a tan line- although I promise we use sunscreen! We are supposed to be using the Mepiform for at least 3 months, but I have read about fabulous results for people who have used it for around a year, so we're going to continue using it for now since we have quite a bit left.

Here's an extreme close-up.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
GDA: Girls Crocs Mary Jane
I just got two pair of Crocs Mary Janes for WC for $9.98 shipped!They are BOGO free, and you can use code SPRINGCUSTOMER09 for free shipping! Sizes are a little spotty, but hey, it's worth spending some time on since they are so cheap! Happy shopping!
I Am More and More Famous By the Minute

You've got to check it out- I posted about a great skincare deal at one of my favorite makeup and beauty sites, Avon.
Of course, you also want to make sure you start at Ebates, so you can get 10% back- how great is that? If you aren't already utilizing Ebates, be sure and sign up under me so we can both get $5 when you make your first purchase.

I tried The Berries and it is a great color for me. It's a highly pigmented liquid lipcolor. I didn't notice any running into the lines around my mouth, and as it wore off, it left behind great color, almost like a stain.
What Avon products do you love?
Friday, June 5, 2009
Oh No! Max Factor Kisses America Goodbye per WSJ

Thursday, June 4, 2009
I Am Just Waiting on My Heart Attack

Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Dear Jillian,

Tanner P. is ucky.
Seriously, he has an admitted foot fetish? And that's all he talks about.
I am totally skeeved out. Remember, he's probably toned down since this is national television.
Imagine what he'd be like After the Final Rose. Your toes would never have any peace or privacy.
My advice, no rose for Tanner P. next week. Please. Don't make me listen to the toe licking pantomime anymore.
Lylas,
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
GDA: Pottery Barn Kids Lunch Totes $5.99 shipped
These cute lunch totes are on sale for $5.99 with free shipping from Pottery Barn Kids. They have boy colors too!Edit: To get it for $5.99, you have to go to www.potterybarnkids.com and search for item 68-5864715.
Monday, June 1, 2009
A Day at the Farm
The kids spent most of them time riding in these
pulled by this.I love love love that we were able to let them pretty much have the run of the place and no was one telling them "No, don't do that!" That's one thing I think we miss living in the city- that freedom that we had as kids in the 70s. I guess there's just too many damn crazy people these days.
Things are so different now. These days we have to watch the kids like hawks and make sure they don't go in the street and get hit by a car or snatched up by a crazy person.
Out at the farm, the worst that could happen is they might get filthy- and they sure did that!
And they are still talking about how much fun they had.
Love to all my girls- can't wait for Mexico next month!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Just When I Think Things Are Going Well
I snatched her up and apologized to Slim, and said I had to take her home as punishment. The hubs stayed at the party with The Politician. Getting home was hard- she went into a giant fit complete with hyperventilate-type breathing and I of course was crying myself.
I am just so sad..... why is this so hard?????? Why can't we go to a birthday party and have fun and not have to spend every second watching her so she doesn't do something destructive???????????????
Thanks for listening.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
I Had An Anxiety Attack at Sam's
WC and I were going to Sam's to pick up snacks for P's t-ball game Thursday: small bottles of G2 and peanut butter crackers (not poisonous!).
I put it in park and no one was parked next to me, so I opened my door and before I knew what was happening a guy in a big truck came out of nowhere and hit my door as he was pulling in.
I won't bore you with all the details, but after he insinuated that it was my fault and starting whipping out his camera phone to take pictures of the damage to his front bumper and acting like I was going to have to pay to fix his truck, I pretty much burst into tears. Of course WC saying "Why'd you hit our car?" alternated with asking the guy "Want a pretzel?" wasn't helping.
Since my anxiety manifests itself with tears and a giant lump in my throat that won't let me speak, I mumbled that I would just have my husband come and handle this. I absolutely suck at confrontation. And the craziest part is I used to be on the debate team- and I was damn good at Lincoln-Douglas!
Of course the fabulous negotiator hubs swooped in and solved the world's problems for me.
I still cried my way through Sam's and the hubs is trying to convince me to have a Mike's Hard Pomegranate Lemonade (thanks Missouri!) to relax, although I am desperately trying to lose 14.6 pounds by my Mexico trip in July, and I just started my dietary restrictions at 1 pm today after Girl's Lunch and I hate to spoil that with alcohol.
Should I have one anyway???????
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
In the Great State of Missouri
We don't have that in our state. States with a 3.2 law don't get much cool stuff. We do have the Light Cranberry Lemonade, but I'd love the plain light also. Tonight I have polished off a few along with some smores that we made outside our condo rental. Yum-O.
Seeing as how the Summer of Beer is upon us, I guess I'll just have to stock up on the Mike's Light before we head home Monday.......
Thursday, May 21, 2009
My House Smells Fabulous!
I recently picked up two different candles at Target to see which one I liked best.
First up is Glade Suddenly Spring, purchased for $3.14, which I believe was 50 cents off the regular price at Target. This candle is such a pretty shade of pale green and looks great in the frosted glass. It smells light and fresh. Cons: the label is permanently attached to the glass, and the scent is very light- you almost have to "try" to smell it burning.
Next I purchased Febreze Winds & Springtime for $6.54, also at Target. I used a $1 coupon from the P&G insert to bring the price down to $5.54. (Note: I just found the same candle for $5 at Walmart, so that's $4 with a coupon.) The glass is nice and thick and feels expensive and there is no label attached to the glass- it looks pricy! The color is the same pretty shade of pale green, but the scent is FANTASTIC and I feel bad each time I have to blow it out. This scent is stronger than the Glade, but still not overpowering. This candle wins hands down, and I'll be purchasing more since this is a limited edition.
What I Am NOT Listening To Right Now
The next day, I heard it on the radio and I thought the original artist did an ever better job! I knew that was a sign- I needed to put it on my ipod.
So I searched the Internet to find out who sang it.
And I was flabbergasted. I sat there in disbelief. I'm a Zeppelin girl, a Doors girl, a classic rock girl! There was no way I liked a song by.....
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Hair Update

Oh Noes
Monday, May 18, 2009
She Knows No Strangers
At Braum's on Friday night, she sat down with a couple having hot fudge sundaes and asked them "What are you eating?"
And yesterday our neighbor was out doing yard work, getting some sun without his shirt on. WC walked over to him and asked "Why are you nekkid?"
If I had half her confidence and lack of shyness, I'd be doing big things. Where in the H did she get it?
Friday, May 15, 2009
Bat Girl Sasha
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
GDA: Zoya Nail Polish
Monday, May 11, 2009
Look What I Won!

Lookie what I got in the mail! I was recently chosen a giveaway winner at Bergdorf Blonde and I was so excited to see what Shasta would send me! She is just precious and loves the finer things so I knew it would be a fabulous gift. I don't even know how I stumbled upon her blog- but now I'm addicted and look forward to her posts so much.Saturday, May 9, 2009
Sephora Sun Kit + Bonus Ebates Cash Back!
This weekend, Ebates is doubling cash back from purchases at Sephora!!!! Fabulous- you get 8% back! Sign up under me and we'll both get $5!Also, use code JUICE to get a 1 oz oil free moisturizer sample. And shipping is always free on $50.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Coach Shoes Goodness

Thursday, May 7, 2009
Crazy Americans

I mean, not that I got my act together enough to vote myself, but I cannot believe that America sent Allison home... she was fabulous and that duet with Adam simply rocked.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
New Lipgloss Find
Sunday, May 3, 2009
The Graduate

The Wild Child goes to school there also and I don't know what she'll do when she figures out her bubba is at a different school this fall... they love getting to see each other during the day. She was so well-behaved at the ceremony, it was like someone switched her out with another child! Ha!
Look at this big boy in his cap and gown! I figured he'd flip out about having a wear something over his clothes, but he did just fine and was quite angelic.
But once he got his diploma, the silly-ness came out. He spent the rest of the alphabet doing this....
And this.After the ceremony, he chose to eat at Red Robin. After lunch, he looked at me and said, "This is the most exciting week of my life!"
My little boy is growing up so fast. And I'm so proud of him.
Friday, May 1, 2009
GDA: Target

Target has the 20 oz Vitamin Water 10s on sale for $1.02. Combine that with the $1 off coupon from last Sunday's paper, and you've got a free drink!
I got the XXX (triple berry or some such) and it's fabulous.

Thursday, April 30, 2009
Sightseeing Photos

Cause every sightseeing album needs some personal shots. But for the landmark photos, let's not continue to waste time. There's lots of more productive things we could be doing.
Like drinking beer.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Right Now I Am Listening To
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Notes From School
Biased Journalism At It's Best

Can you kindly go here and vote Yes? (You have to scroll down to the bottom of the page and the poll is on the right.) I'd forever love ya.
Monday, April 27, 2009
It's 2 days later and I'm still tired!
Friday, April 24, 2009
New Beer Find!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Race Report
Basically, my foot started hurting back on the 11th after my long run. No stress fracture per MRI, but it looks like I might have a "stress reaction" or tendonitis. Either way, since I am easily converted to a super-slacker, I have no problem taking a 3 week break to give it time to heal!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
NYC Report #5- Broadway!

If you know the Sashas, you probably know we're just not very cultured. We like our beer, trash TV, and jeans and we don't see a lot of movies that win Academy Awards. Plus most of the TV shows we like get cancelled, so I'm not all that sure about our taste.
So I just didn't think a traditional Broadway show would be the way for us to go- at least not our first time in NYC.
I talked the hubs into seeing Rock of Ages- and we had a fabulous time! Any show that serves beer, plays 80s hair band rock, and hands you a lighter (fake, but still) on your way in- that's my kind of show!
It's very tongue-in-cheek, and they totally make fun of themselves and it just works. It can be a little raunchy and has some risque language, but, hey, who cares? It's not like I'd take P and WC....
So if you happen to be in NYC, be sure and check it out. If you are music fan or above the age of 30 and you remember the music of the 80s, this is your kind of show!












