by theferretonline | Dec 29, 2009 | causes, family, rants
I have previously mentioned that I love Ziploc bags. I also enjoy teasing my mother (just a tad). After pretending to listen to the latest thing she learned from Dr. Oz, I decided to humor her and check out the show. Wouldn’t you know it, but the day I checked...
by theferretonline | Dec 1, 2009 | family, food, guilty pleasures, rants
According to Wikipedia, Jujyfruits closely resemble Winegums. Really? My sister brought Winegums back from South Africa and after eating at least a whole package this week-end, I can safely say Jujyfruits are third-rate. At best. If only I could find them in the...
by theferretonline | Nov 30, 2009 | family, guilty pleasures, paper
I have learned a few good habits as well as a few bad habits from my little sister. One thing I am desperately trying to learn from her is to adopt just a little bit of her “It’s All About Me” mantra. I think this calendar will serve as a good daily...
by theferretonline | Nov 23, 2009 | family, food, guilty pleasures
My nephews and I did an unofficial (and quite unscientific) taste test this week-end. We compared the candy cane cookies from Oreo to the ones from Trader Joe’s. We liked the appearance of the Oreo cookies – half red and half white cream, but thought the...
by theferretonline | Nov 18, 2009 | entertaining, family, holiday gifts
Lots of family time = lots of talking. And, usually about super fun topics like your dating life or plans for having children. Unless you are in my family. I’m pretty sure my mother will use the opportunity to tell us everything she has learned from Dr. Oz....
by theferretonline | Nov 9, 2009 | family, housewares, products, shopping
Word on the street (aka my cousins Debra and Laura), Formula 409 Natural Stone Cleaner is the hottest new cleaning product. I have been using a very mild soap on mine and have not been so in love with the results. “They” say this stuff is awesome –...