I know lots of people who swear by their Tivo and even more that religiously plop down in front of the boob tube every week to watch their favorite shows. I am sure even know some who record their shows on VCR (even if they'd never admit it to me). I have never been able … Continue reading Who needs TV or even TiVo?
I haven’t forgotten about you!
Sorry that it's been so long since I've posted on the site. My life has been crazy. I am volunteering most of my free time with the Gateway Tennis Association in St. Louis. My grandfather established the organization ten years ago. He passed away last week and I am helping a team of generous volunteers … Continue reading I haven’t forgotten about you!
Happy first birthday, blog!
I can hardly belive that it's been a year since I started my experiment in blogging. My boyfriend was the kind of kid who would take a part things just to see how they worked. I never understood those people... until it came time for me to understand the Internet. It started when I was … Continue reading Happy first birthday, blog!
St. Louisians have nothing better to do
...and neither do I. Normally nothing exciting happens here. That's why half the population (mostly female, I'd presume) has gone crazy over the temporary residency of George Clooney - in town for a couple months to shoot a film. Sorry George. You can't walk across the street without crazy people taking pictures. And even crazier … Continue reading St. Louisians have nothing better to do
Auto-Donate 3% of your Schnuck’s Bill to Charity
I just learned about a new program from Schnuck's grocery stores in Missouri and Illinois. According to the St. Louis United Way GenNext group: Schnucks has partnered with Electronic Scrip to allow their customers an easy way to support their favorite charities. Shoppers donate up to 3 percent of their grocery bill, at no additional cost, by … Continue reading Auto-Donate 3% of your Schnuck’s Bill to Charity
Ode to Etsy
I've been meaning to put together a fabulous post about Etsy.com and why I love it so much. But then real life gets in the way of fun things like that. Etsy is a web site devoted to handmade and vintage items. Basically, it's an online craft fair and vintage shop rolled up into one … Continue reading Ode to Etsy
Island Reef Job – Vote for Nikki
Have you heard about the Best Job in the World yet? Queensland Australia is accepting applications for an Island Caretaker. The six-month contract is based on luxurious Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef. It’s a live-in position and key responsibilities include exploring the islands of the Great Barrier Reef to discover what the area … Continue reading Island Reef Job – Vote for Nikki
Site of the Day: RateMDs.com
Now that I'm a grown up, I have to worry about things like finding a good doctor (a task once reserved for my mom). Today, I found a site called RateMDs.com, from the same wonderful people who helped me find great teachers in college. RateMDs.com allows visitors to search by name and region for doctors. The site isn't solely reserved for general physicians, either. You can find pediatricians, OBGYNS, dermatologists, you name it. I looked up my former pediatrician, who scored a 5/5 perfect rating - good job mom!
Cookie Monster
C is for cookie... and Colleen! If you're like me and loooove cookies, then you'll be excited to see that the Girl Scout Council has set up a web site to make it easier to find the Daisy, Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts slingin' yummies in your hood. Go to http://www.girlscoutcookies.org/ and type in your … Continue reading Cookie Monster
I was going to write about this later…
But with 2009 quickly approaching, I thought I should share the latest tool in combating procrastination: http://www.stickk.com. You can go to the site to set goals and report on milestones and developments. You can even bet on yourself. A handy dandy referee (assigned yourself) has to verify your accomplishments via email. If you don't live up to your resolution, you're not only humiliated with a "failure" status - you have to buck up the money to the charity, organization or person of your choice.
Colleen Jaycox Mann 
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