Archive for May, 2008

Our campsite

Taking a camping trip is a great way to do some family bonding and get in touch with nature. It is very relaxing and can be a lot of fun. There are all kinds of activities that can be enjoyed or you can simply do nothing at all. It’s totally up to you.

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High Gas Prices!

I went camping this past weekend and noticed a significant jump in gasoline prices. I paid $3.89 per gallon, for the first time ever. It was $3.69 just last week. I see $4.00 per gallon in the very near future. And unfortunately I think we may see $5.00 per gallon this summer. Long term it could go much higher.

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Memorial Day

I hope you are enjoying some time with friends and family this holiday weekend. Please join the EzGreatLife community in remembering those who have served and died for this great country so we could remain free. Free to think. Free to speak. Free to express our ideas. Free to be you and free to be me. We may not be perfect, but I can’t think of any other place I’d rather be.

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2008 Recession?

There have been so many mixed signals about the state of the US economy lately. One day a pile of negative reports is released followed by a couple of positive ones the next. I do not like being an alarmist. I am not a negative person by nature. In fact, I try to maintain a positive outlook. That being said, I also don’t believe in slapping lip stick on a pig.

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Health Nut Wannabee Mom

If you have been looking for a blog with fresh content on living a healthier life, you need look no further than The Health Nut Wannabee Mom blog. Meet Heidi. She is a married stay at home mom who has a knack for finding and organizing information on keeping our bodies in top notch shape. Heidi consistently delivers high quality content that you can and will use in your everyday life. Down to earth and right on target she keeps it interesting. Day in and day out she delivers articles bursting with valuable information.

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Veggie Pasta Salad

Here is a delicious low-fat dish that is great for summer time cook outs and get togethers. I have listed some veggies that you can use, however feel free to add or subtract what ever you like. I usually use what ever I have on hand. The pictured dish has all ingredients listed below and yes we had it as a side dish last night! I was also able to pick a few fresh basil leaves from the garden and throw them in (pictured below). Yummy!

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Put your savings on autopilot.

Having trouble building a savings account? Can’t seem to make yourself put any money into savings? Many of us have experienced this problem. What I have found truly works is to make your savings automatic. This takes the emotional decision making out of your hands. It assures you will begin building something for an emergency, rainy day or your future retirement dreams. Whatever the reason you have for wanting to save, start today!

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Mackinac Island 2003

For years I have been harassed by my family for always having that !#%! camcorder with me where ever I go. When I show up, family members begin ducking for cover. My Grandmother, bless her heart, usually starts with “Oh no, not that thing again! Go take some pictures of the young people. You don’t want pictures of this old lady.” Well actually, yes I do. That’s exactly what I want. I have been documenting our family with the camcorder since 1995. Just about every birthday party, holiday and get together is stored on dozens of tapes, hundreds of hours of video.

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Virtual Flowers for Your Viewing Pleasure

I just wanted to take a minute and say “Happy Mothers Day!” to all the moms out there! I hope you enjoy your day with family. We are having my Mom & Dad, Mother-in-law, Sister and family, my Grandmother and of course my wife, over for brunch. My daughter and I will be cooking up a huge spread! Wishing you all the best on your day. Enjoy!

Just in case you’re wondering, you can thank Anna Marie Jarvis (1864-1948) for all her hard work and effort to establish Mothers Day as a National Holiday. Anna worked tirelessly for this cause following the death of her mother on May 9, 1905. President Woodrow Wilson signed the proclamation designating the Second Sunday in May as “Mothers Day” on May 14, 1914.

And, yes, those flowers were picked fresh this morning in my backyard, by yours truly, for your virtual viewing pleasure! :)

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3000ec Give-a-Away!

I am giving away 3000 Entrecard Credits!

The random drawing will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008

First Prize = 2000 ec
Second Prize = 700 ec
Third Prize = 300 ec

Bonus:

I will write a post on the winners and link to your sites. Nothing better than a little link love!

The First Prize winner will also receive a blog review from yours truly. **

How to Play:

1. Join my RSS/Email feed.

2. Comment on any post at EzGreatLife.

3. Answer the following 3 questions:

  1. What date did I quit smoking? mm/dd/yyyy
  2. What was the name of our family’s first dog?
  3. What was the title of my first post on EzGreatLife?

4. Send me an email at contest@ezgreatlife.com with the following:

  1. State that you joined my RSS/Email feed
  2. The user name you used to comment
  3. The answers to the 3 questions

I will assign you a number, starting with 1, in the order I receive replies.
I will use a random number generator to pick the winners – http://www.random.org/integers/

All emails must be received by 11:59 PM Friday, May 30, 2008
- I will pick the winners on Saturday, May 31, 2008
- I will post the winners on Sunday, June 1, 2008
- I will post the blog review the week of June 1st

** IMPORTANT

I will not review the follow types of sites:
- Sites with no real / original content
- Adult / Pornography
- Promoting anything illegal
- Promoting pyramid schemes and the like

** Also your site must be a blog.

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