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Merry Christmas 2009

I'm wishing you all great joy and peace during this magical season! I am blessed to have such a loving family and the luxury of a life in the USA. I only wish I could bestow these same blessings I possess on those who lack them! Wouldn't that be a gift? To be able to hand off love, shelter, abundant food and clothing? I know you all feel the same. May we all find ways to send some good into the world in the new year!

All American Detox, Please!

You know I'm expecting a baby. When I found out, I had to round up something to wear because I had given away nearly all my maternity clothing years ago. I went to the source of all products, Ebay . I purchased shirts, jeans, a couple sweaters and a nifty vest for an extra warm layer. All great products, affordable, clean and in good condition. BUT they stink of fabric softener to high heaven! Some have been washed 3 or 4 times and still have the smell. I'm not sure if you have considered what kind of fragrance lasts through several washings; if you haven't, you should. Let's not even count the headache I get from the strong smell; or the skin irritation that many people have when their sensitive skin is exposed to this product. Also, the fact that these products in your clothing can make them more flammable! Just Google "is fabric softener bad for you?" and see what you find. Take the time to research "fragrance:", and you may want to clean out yo...

It's a Boy!

We found out at the ultrasound a couple weeks ago, that we're having a boy. It's exciting that we will have the experience of a boy after having a girl!