2009 May

Because it would be too easy to just write myself a note.

May 25, 2009 By Jo-Lynne Shane 8 Comments

.!. I thoroughly enjoyed my unexpected and unplanned blogging break. This has undoubtedly been THE most gorgeous Memorial Day weekend in recent history. It seems like it’s always cold and gloomy on this day set aside to honor our fallen servicemen, which I suppose is fitting, although it’s no fun for those of us who [...]

Filed Under: Life

Tootin’ My Own Horn

May 23, 2009 By Jo-Lynne Shane 30 Comments

I love pretty flowers. Over the years I’ve tried my hand at various pots and planters, but I’ve never really loved the results. I’m so particular that I can never create one to suit myself. Every once in a great while, I’ll splurge and buy the ready-made ones at the nursery, but that’s SO pricey. [...]

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Links and Shout Outs

May 23, 2009 By Jo-Lynne Shane 2 Comments

How To Make the Perfect Cookie fast and furious 4 dvd — A High and Noble Calling. Hat tip to ohAmanda and her snazzy new design compliments of DCR Design. She shared this link on Twitter and I had to click over. Remind Me Again Why We Buy Toys — Blonde Mom Blog. I had [...]

Filed Under: Linky Love

Since I’m in Reality TV Deprivation Now

May 22, 2009 By Jo-Lynne Shane 26 Comments

.!. I’ve never watched So You Think You Can Dance, but it comes highly recommended, and all of my guilty pleasures have abruptly ended so I’m looking for another reality TV show to follow. I refuse to watch The Bachelor. I can’t stomach it. I’ve tried several times over the years (including last week when [...]

Filed Under: Reality TV Junkie

How To Make a Patterned Blog Background

May 21, 2009 By Jo-Lynne Shane 13 Comments

A reader emailed me last week: Love your tutorial about designing a blog header – do you have one for blog backgrounds? I love how you guys keep me in topics for my weekly How To feature. 1) Find a seamless image. First of all, you must have a pattern that is repeatable. That means [...]

Filed Under: Design Resources, How To

American Idol Season 8 Finale

May 20, 2009 By Jo-Lynne Shane 14 Comments

** SPOILER ALERT ** I chose to watch tonight’s show unfettered by technology, so I’m trying to write the wrap-up from memory and the four pages of chicken scratch I have here beside me. First of all, I have to say, they pulled out all the stops tonight. I generally hate results shows, and I [...]

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We CAN make a difference.

May 20, 2009 By Jo-Lynne Shane 1 Comment

I just wrapped up a bunch of work that’s been hanging over my head and figured I deserved a quick reprieve to read a few blogs. I opened up my Google Reader, and this post of Boomama’s was at the top. Go ahead. Click.

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So Here’s the Deal.

May 20, 2009 By Jo-Lynne Shane 18 Comments

It’s Wednesday. Good traffic day. There is this pressure to write something GOOD. I got nothing GOOD. In fact, I got nuttin’. Period. Well, I was gonna tell you about a little mishap at the grocery store yesterday. But honestly, how many of those can you read? Okay, you want to hear it? Twist my [...]

Filed Under: Motherhood, Reality TV Junkie

American Idol Season Finale Recap

May 19, 2009 By Jo-Lynne Shane 12 Comments

This is it. Why do I feel oddly let down already? I don’t necessarily think Adam has it in the bag. I think Kris will get a lot of Danny’s votes. It could be close. And they’re both so good; it should be a phenomenal show tonight. I think I’m bummed that Allison and Danny [...]

Filed Under: Reality TV Junkie

File this in the I Need To Get A Life category.

May 19, 2009 By Jo-Lynne Shane 4 Comments

.!. Can it be? Has ABC heard my pleas of desperation? When I went to make sure my DVR was programmed to record the American Idol finale tonight, I noticed that Dancing With The Stars is on at 8 AND at 9. Is it perhaps because they are re-running the season finale from last night?? [...]

Filed Under: Reality TV Junkie