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About carrie

I am a mother of two, wife and professional. I work; I sew; I do crafts; I cook; I support my family; I race; I live. I have been diagnosed with Chronic Migraine Headaches and I refuse to let them control my life. I live my life to the fullest and try to find ways to enjoy it as much as possible. I am living with a plethora of food sensitivities. But I am living life. I am enjoying life.

Plank challenge cancelled

Posted on May 5, 2013 by carrie

It’s over. I started having back spasms and that is a sure sign for me to take it easy and planks are anything but easy. I don’t think the planks are the reason, however no more…at least for a while.

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Day 2 plank challenge

Posted on May 2, 2013 by carrie

Wow, that was intense! But I did it! 30 seconds of core strengthening plank today. I wonder if Hubby will remember. We spent some time looking at riding lawn mowers…ugh. Who knew there were so many decisions to make? I … Continue reading →

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Plank Challenge: Day 1

Posted on May 1, 2013 by carrie

Holy Crap! Who would think that 20 seconds would be such a long time. This is going to be a good challenge, with challenge being the optimum word. The really cool thing is at the hubby is doing it with … Continue reading →

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My next 30 Day Challenge

Posted on April 30, 2013 by carrie

2 out of 3 isn’t bad, right? That is my track record on 30 Day Challenges…For May I am going to try it again. Yes, I know May has 31 days, but I saw this on FB and I don’t … Continue reading →

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iPad

Posted on April 28, 2013 by carrie

I went and did it. I’ve been missing a tablet since our android Acer Iconia died a few weeks ago. So yesterday, I took a trip to the apple store and walked out with a shiny new iPad. Sofas, I … Continue reading →

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April showers

Posted on April 14, 2013 by carrie

When the old adage said “April showers bring May flowers,” I don’t think April snow showers are what they had in mind. Yet, that is what we have here in Minnesota. We spent this weekend getting the trailer packed for … Continue reading →

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March on

Posted on March 3, 2013 by carrie

February has come and gone. March is here. I have been working on sewing. I even picked up a vintage Kenmore sewing machine at Salvation Army…now to find a bobbin carrier. Ice racing has come to an end..it ended similar … Continue reading →

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Don’t eat the peas

Posted on January 14, 2013 by carrie

If you are ever looking thru my upstairs freezer and see the peas…don’t eat the peas. Unless of course, they are the steamable kind, those are the only type we usually eat around here. The peas in the freezer have … Continue reading →

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Product Review: the furminator

Posted on January 8, 2013 by carrie

Rusty began shedding his undercoat last week. Wow! He sure is shedding a lot. I read on some forums when we first got him that ACDs tend to shed a lot twice a year. A lot is an understatement. I … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 2, 2013 by carrie

2013 is upon us. What a ride 2012 was! I hope that 2013 finds you happy, healthy and full of energy and good spirit. 2013 finds me stuffed up and full of snot. Gross, I know, but totally true. In … Continue reading →

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