Skip to content


Song of the Moment, Courtesy of The Roots

If your kids are fans of Yo Gabba, Gabba! chances are you’re already familiar with this mesmerizing song from the Philadelphia based hip-hop band, The Roots. If not, feel free to thank me in the comments for turning you on to one of the sweetest, most beautiful songs about family you’ll ever have the pleasure of listening to.
The-Roots-group-sf10

Posted in Uncategorized.

Tagged with .


Low Calorie Mojito Recipe

This site ain’t called The Drunch for  nothin’! Today, I’m sharing the cocktail of choice at all our little gatherings. Thanks to Tricia for turning us on to it–helping keep the buzz but lose the blubber. Hurry and go make a pitcher before the last dregs of summer slip through your sweaty fingers.

Weight Watcher Mojito Recipe

Ingredients:

– 1.5 oz Bacardi Rum

– 12 fresh spearmint leaves

– 1/2 lime

– 7 oz sprite zero or club soda

– 2 tbsp. Splenda

Directions:

In a cool tall glass, muddle the mint, Splenda and lime juice. Add crushed ice. Add rum, soda and stir well. Garnish with a lime wedge and a few sprigs of mint. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe makes 1 serving

Each serving = 2 point value

via Low Calorie Mojito Recipe – 2 Point Value – LaaLoosh.

Posted in Uncategorized.


Friday Funny: What If God Were One of us?*

Then he’d probably have a Facebook Page.

collegehumor.b60ea3c0a36f412c9a7fb52ed82f3f58

collegehumor.e1d55103cbfa48e51dac46cf2508ce21

*Yes, I know that old Joan Osborne song technically said, “What if God was one of us.” But apparently, Joan had never heard of something called subjunctive mood. I could go into a lengthy rant on writing/grammar/style, but for the sake of all 4 of my regular readers,  just trust me — it’s better the way I said it.

Posted in Uncategorized.

Tagged with .


Overheard

Jack (head bowed, eyes closed, fingers laced): Hey, God! Wanna hear a funny joke?

I bet God was ROFL.

Posted in Kids.


True Blood Sparks Real Life Romance

Breaking News, True Blood fans. Bill and Sookie are getting married in real life!!!

RTÉ.ie Entertainment: Anna Paquin set to marry co-star.

Posted in Uncategorized.

Tagged with .


What You Need. What you gotsta, gotsta have: Shake Weight!

Is the gym your favorite pickup joint? Does your workout gear consist of a push-up sports bra and a thong? Want to tone your arms as suggestively as possible? Then I’ve got the workout tool for you!

Posted in Uncategorized.


So Fresh and So Clean, Clean!

The boys have Honey Nut Cheerios for breakfast at least a couple mornings each week. — Tom, you’re too close to the t.v. Back up. — Afterward, they love to drink the milk out of their bowls which usually makes for — STOP sitting on the DOG! How many times to I have to tell you to leave him alone? When he bites you, I don’t even want to hear about it. — Like I was saying, they like to drink the milk out of their bowls, which usually makes for some serious cleanup. —I don’t know where another flashlight is. Where’s the one you were playing with earlier? Look! You’re sitting on it. Now just let me get finished with what I’m doing, o.k.? Five minutes. I’m only asking for FIVE minutes, guys! — Thankfully, today Sam decided to — Tom! You’re too close to the t.v. Back up. Back up before you go blind. Do you want me to turn it off? O.k. that’s it! Here I go! I’m turn — That’s better. Don’t get any closer — So anyway…the milk, the mess and SAM. So…Sam decides it would be helpful to — Holy Lord!! What happened?? Are you alright? Let me look. Just let me see it. O.k. — It’s o.k. Look it’s not even bleeding. You’re alright. See? It’s all better now. No, you don’t need a band-aid. No. Really, you can’t even see– Fine, we’ll get a band-aid. No we’re out of Diego, we only have Scooby Doo. Do you want a Scooby Doo Band-aid? Yes? No? O.k. fine. Now go play with your brother and don’t climb on that thing again. O.k.? –Anyway, Sam decides it would be helpful to — Alright that’s it! Give it to me. Give it to me right now! There! Now it’s mine and NOBODY can play with it. Maybe next time you guys will share before we get to this point! — In a nutshell, Sam cleaned up his spilled milk for me…only he used my silk table runner. *sigh* You’ll have to excuse me. It’s time for my 8 a.m. tequila shot. Tom! For the last time — Back. Away. From the Television!!

Posted in Kids, Parenting.

Tagged with , .


Literally…

I love the fact that someone else out there wondered why 80s videos never had anything to do with the song. Finally, someone’s fixed that problem.

Posted in Uncategorized.


For Jason

My husband is the sweetest man alive. He wouldn’t harm a fly. But show him video of a kid getting bowled over by a golden retriever, and he’ll laugh until he cries. So that’s why I couldn’t pass this little gem (jewels?) by. Hope you enjoy this one sweetie!!

Posted in Uncategorized.


Universal Chorus

Bobby McFerrin not only asks that you  Don’t Worry, Be Happy, but he also hopes that one day the world can sing with one voice. Looks like he’s on the right track. All my peeps from jazz and show choir are gonna love this one. Jazz hands everybody!!

World Science Festival 2009: Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale from World Science Festival on Vimeo.

Posted in Uncategorized.