So what is this fund you ask…

As a child, Zoë was full of life and quick to share her infectious laugh. From the outset, she was a “charmer,” always able to get her point across. At the tender age of seven months, Zoë was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive tumor found in the cerebellum and spinal areas of children younger than three years old. Marie and Daniel Maggipinto, Zoë’s parents, knew from the beginning there was only a 20-25% chance their little girl would survive but they threw themselves into the fight with the help of St. Jude Hospital. Even with that powerful team, Zoë passed away just after Thanksgiving in 2002. The Zoë Marie Brain Tumor Research Fund was created to continue the fight against childhood illness so that other families may have greater hope.

Being a mother I can’t imagine what it would be like to know that my child only had a 20-25% chance of living.  I understand that there are many diseases / sicknesses out there, but this one seems to be one of the worst.  Prior to reading, and hearing about this I honestly had never heard of AT/RT.  I can only imagine that this is because of the rarity of the disease. 

If you would like to help with the research that is necessary to try and learn more about the sickness, then please visit NonnasGourmetFoods.Com, and make a purchase.  Every purchase counts.  A 15% donation is made from each, and every sale made.

If you are a blogger, and would be willing to help the cause, then please let me know by emailing me @ DMarsden92@MomsBlogs4U.Com.

The Wildflower Inn in Ewing, New Jersey, is perhaps one of the more disappointing restaurants that I have visited in recent times. I had great expectations for it, given the many great reviews that I had heard from family and friends, but unfortunately, it fell flat. I set out with very high hopes- you know the feeling when you are about to have a great meal- I fed the pets, set the home ADT security alarm, got my jacket, and drove to the restaurant. But the trouble started before I even parked. The entire parking lot was full. This is not a large restaurant, mind you, and it is in a small part of town, but the lot was ludicrously small, even for such a small business. I found parking nearby and had to wait about thirty minutes before I was seated.T he wait staff was just okay. They were attentive enough, but the restaurant was definitely understaffed. Given this, I am thinking that maybe it was a fluke that they were so busy, but first impressions are important. I only got one offer of a refill on my iced tea all night.The food was also just okay. I ordered an appetizer of mozzarella sticks, which were delicious, but it’s really impossible to fry cheese and have it taste anything but good. My entrée was a swordfish steak with a mango salsa. This was delicious, but I did have to send it back the first time because it was undercooked. I did not order desert.

Overall, I’d give the restaurant three out of five stars. I’m not extremely eager to return, but perhaps next time, if they are not as busy, my experience will be better.

I was sent an email asking if I wanted to be part of the Coffee-Mate Brew Crew.  What is the Brew Crew?  Well, it is a group of individuals that spread the word about Coffee-Mate, and share their thoughts about it.  A month, or two after joining the Brew Crew I received an email, and a phone call from the Brew-Crew community leader Rachel asking if I would like to attend a function at the Grand Hyatt in New York.  I haven’t been out to many “Formal” things, but I said sure.  Coffee-Mate had donated $150,000 to Dress For Success, and had spots at their table for 8 people.  They did this to show their appreciation to members in helping with the Make Every Cup Count Campaign.  I thought to myself how lucky am I.  I was told it would be a Awards dinner for the Dress For Success organization.  What is Dress For Success?  Dress For Success is an organization that helps women out that need that boost to help get them back into the workforce.  They have a support group, and more.  Visit their site for more information, or to help out with a donation.  From my understanding Dress For Success raised @ $1 million dollars in funds through the sale of tickets.

The Brew Crew sent a car service to pick us up, and take us to the function.  When we arrived we were immediately checked in, and given our silent auction books.  We were then directed to the foyer area where a cocktail hour was already going on.  We were treated to Hors D’oeuvres made by Chef Elise Wiggins from Panzano Restaurant in Denver made Triple M Lamb Polpete, and a Grapefruit Spoon.  A Live Auction was held prior to any dining.  There were 2 packages available.  Both were successful in raising over $15,000 for the Dress For Success organization.  We had overheard that even Tommy Hilfiger was in attendance.

The First Course of dinner came made by Chef Jen Biesty from Scala’s Bistro in San Francisco.  We were served a salad with olive oil poached prawn.  There was a wine pairing by Diageo and Emily Wines.  There were several success stories from Dress For Success brought on stage, and one of them was asked to share her story of success.  This was a very touching story.  The Second Course of dinner came made by Chef Keira Moritz from Pacci Ristorante in Atlanta.  She made a Filet with truffle mushroom bread pudding.  There was again a wine pairing by Diageo and Emily Wines.  During diner a selection from Love, Loss and What I wore by Nora and Delia Ephron was read.  There was a silent auction of a lot of different items that were donated by many different sponsors.  The Third Course of dinner was presented by Chef Elise Wiggins of Panzano Restaurant in Denver once again.  She had prepared a Lavender Infused chocolate Pate with a raspberry sauce.

Being we had a babysitter at home we couldn’t stay much longer and unfortunately missed the Toast To Our Mothers.  I was a bit sad that I didn’t get to stay for everything, but am happy that I got to experience this at all.  I would like to thank Coffee-Mate / Brew Crew for the opportunity to meet other Brew Crew members, and share in this lovely event.  Hubby and I had a great time, and enjoyed everything.

In my house we get so much junk mail that it piles up.  Now when I get it I throw it out as we get it so it doesn’t pile up. This is because my bills get mixed in with the junk mail, and it gets lost.  Hubby has a big fit that I do this because I throw away most ad magazines.  He was really upset when I got rid of an emi shielding brochure because he wrote an important number on it.  The biggest problem is that when I put it aside for my hubby to go through to make sure he doesn’t want any of the stuff it just piles up until it gets to be such a big pile that I have to throw it out because I don’t want to see it anymore.  He isn’t understanding because half of this stuff is stuff that he doesn’t need.  I think he keeps it so he has paper to write phone numbers, and notes on.

Maybe he should just use a notepad like the rest of the world.

What do you think about this, and how bad is your insurance?

With our economy in the tank I am tempted to take the house with me if I ever decide to move.  Just unbolt it, and wheel it away.  Don’t I wish it was that easy…?

They must have taken some kind of courses to help them analyze, and strategize in unconventional ways to help innovative problem solving.  All I know is hubby always says you can’t be too careful no matter what you do.  Someone is always finding ways around things.

The GMAT is a test to help him find out what kind of job he would be good at.  I think that it would make it easier for him to find a job.  If you had a job you liked for years, and had to find a new one would you look for the same kind  of job, or something totally different.

Some of the positive things I found about the info on this web site were:

They are ranked one of the nation’s best universities by The Princeton Review, and Forbes Magazine.  When looking for a good school online this is good to know.  Gonzaga offers several of its master’s degrees online so they have something for everyone.  Not many top ranked schools are offering online programs because they feel that this breaks down the quality of the education.

In my opinion I find it to be the exact opposite, because I feel it allows experienced professionals the opportunity for an advanced education, who may otherwise not be able to because of professional or personal commitments.  Like I said earlier, this is just my opinion on this.

How do you feel about getting an online masters degree.

Ever been caught with your foot in your mouth?

Well hubby is our computer, and all gadgets brains in this family, and he said he would see what I did to it when he got home.  Surprisingly when he came home he was stumped and thought it was broke so off we went to the Nextel repair store to get the phone fixed.  1 hour later they told us that the phone was just locked, and if I had an unlocked phone it would have worked just fine.  I felt so stupid, and hubby did not look to happy with me because if I had took the time to read the manual that came with the phone I would have seen that all I had to do was push two buttons to unlock the phone, and we wouldn’t have had to wait that 1 hour.  I say since hubby is so smart, and never has to read any manuals because men know it all, then he should have known how to do this, and it would have saved us a lot of time.  Do you know someone who is a know it all like my hubby?

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We are hoping to get this moving, as some of us don’t have much of a summer left.  If you are in a cold area, but still get to swim, or vacation where you can swim, or have a pool, then please let us know.  Certain things will help determine the swimwear.  (Such as a chlorine resistant suit, and such things like that.)

This is so that the swimsuit company can get an idea of where the women are from, and the @ sizing that they will need to accomodate.  They are going to offer some giveaways in conjunction with this.

BTW… These are “G” rated videos.  In case anyone had their minds in the gutter.

Oh… Guys need not apply.  Sorry!!!

We spoke for a few minutes, and she asked me if I knew of anyone that needed insurance.  I thought for a minute, and then said that I might, and I would have them contact them directly.  She said that I could give her the information, and she would contact them.  I don’t like to give others phone numbers, and such out personally.  I later found out that basically it is similar to insurance lead generation.

I contacted my 2 friends, and asked if I could give their information to the agent.  They were ok with it, so I did.  I guess it is all about word of mouth, and friends of current clients.  Have you ever given out your friends information?  Have you ever given out their information if it was profitable to you?