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Whatever Wednesday: Favorite Childhood Movies

The Goonies. The NeverEnding Story. Red Dawn. Howard the Duck. The Princess Bride. Toy Soldiers.The Boy who could Fly.

Anything with Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, and gang in it, Say Anything, Adventures in Babysitting, Crocodile Dundee, Uncle Buck, The Great Outdoors, Spaceballs, Funny Farm, National Lampoon’s Vacation series, Any Star Trek movie EXCEPT The Wrath of Khan (that’s a whole ‘nother post though), The Mission, WarGames…. I could go on and on.

These are some of my FAVORITE movies as I grew up.

No, I didn’t list the Gremlin or Freddy movies. I have never seen them. My parents did not let me watch them and quite frankly, I have no desire to watch them now. (Even though I’ve been told my darling doggy Maggie looks like a Mogwai – and yes, I used IMDB to spell that correctly!)

But the other movies were faves.

I’m sure I have left some out. There have been many many other favorite movies along the way as well – Pretty Woman, Erin Brokovich, Radio, What about Bob, Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, Big Daddy, Fried Green Tomatoes, Steel Magnolias, Wedding Crashers, Star Trek X, and many many many others.

The movie I’m most excited about sharing with my kids? The Goonies by a mile. I’ve already shared The NeverEnding story with them. But The Goonies will have to wait until I’m okay with them hearing some of the language present in the film. I know they’ll love it.

What about you? What are some of your favorite flicks? Which ones are you most excited about sharing with your kids?

Whatever Wednesday: Snap! Crackle! Pop!

As a child, I did not eat a lot of special cereals. No, I got stuff like Corn Flakes, Cheerios, Rice Krispies, and Wheaties. I loved these cereals. In fact, they still hold a special comfort for me. Our son recently discovered the joys of talking Rice Krispies. He’s having a blast and I’m loving the fact that my kids are growing up enjoying the same cereals I did.

Our family had three kids. My parents rotated special months throughout the year. When it was YOUR “month,” you got to do cool stuff like ride in the front seat (provided you were old enough), get out of chores, and pick a special cereal. Yes, that’s right. ONCE every three months, we got to pick a special cereal just for us. I don’t think we had to share but I imagine we did most of the time because that’s just the way we were. (I know, kids who actually share! Doesn’t exist much anymore, does it?) Some of our favorites were Fruit Loops, Count Chocula, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs and Frosted Flakes. Yes, I know Frosted Flakes is essentially Corn Flakes with sugar on it but you see how dedicated we were?

So… what were your favorite childhood cereals? Any memories associated with them? Do you still indulge or eat them regularly? What about sharing them with your kids? I wanna hear!

Whatever Wednesday: Kate Spade & I

Yesterday afternoon I escaped the zoo ran some errands.

(Oh, and consider yourself warned. If you’re drinking liquids right now, swallow. Do NOT drink any more fluid until you finish reading. Your keyboard/laptop will thank me.)

First up, I picked up a used Semi-Truck Matchbox Car Holder for our son via Freecycle. I just know he’ll love it! (Don’t know what Freecycle is all about? Find out more here!)

Next, I jetted off to my favorite new department store: Goodwill. We are in need of an extra dining room chair as the boy has figured out he can body slam backwards to get his high chair to lean back. We are days away from breakage.

Goodwill did not have any dining room chairs. So I bought sheets for the girls.

And then.

Oh my and then.

And then I roamed. Looked through shorts for hubby but they were fresh out of his size. Looked at shirts for me. Wandered to the back of the store and perused the knick knacks. (Bad, Lauren, BAD!)

Hanging on the back wall amidst the luggage were some purses. I already have two purses I switch between plus my bible carrier for Sunday. I did not need a new purse. I am not easily impressed by name brands either. But when I laid eyes on this particular bag, it sang to me. Whispered to me, actually, told me it wanted to come home with me. So I picked up the black soft leather tote, turned it over and….

Holy Frijoles people!

KATE FRICKIN SPADE.

At Goodwill.

For less than $3.

Needle in a haystack!

Oh yeah.

I bought it. I SO bought it.

Because dammit. I’ve earned it.

And I never, ever, ever pass up a damned good deal.

Grandma taught me well.

Thanks, Grandma. This one’s for you!

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