tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35389216632966312972024-02-19T10:13:21.414-05:00Zavi's RamblingsStop by to enjoy the random ramblings of a mom of 3 boys, a wife, and a lover of paper!Zavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07020153231302020967noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538921663296631297.post-58449301930851774312011-09-27T17:00:00.000-04:002011-09-27T17:00:25.044-04:00Here We Go...Again!<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes!</span> I am getting back on the saddle and giving this blogging thing a try....<span style="color: magenta;">AGAIN!</span><br />
I believe in my heart I have lots to share with people willing to hang in there with me. Of course I do, I am a mommy to 3 cubs (sons), a daughter, a sister, a wife, and a friend. So yes! I have lots to share. Just be patient and cheer me on!<br />
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<strong><span style="color: magenta;"><u>What's Your Outlet? How Do You Unwind? How Do You Re-boost? </u></span></strong><br />
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1. My first option is playing with paper! I love papercrafting. It has been a wonderful outlet for me. I make cards and scrapbook pages for memory albums! Please don't tell me you have your treasured photos in those <span style="color: magenta;">sticky icky</span> albums from years of yesterday!!!! Stampin Up! is a great papercrafting supply company. Visit my website at <a href="http://www.creativezavi.stampinup.net/">http://www.creativezavi.stampinup.net/</a>. <br />
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2. The next option is listening to my cubs' daily stories of yucky lunches, mean teachers (lol), and playground fun! My eldest cub--we will call him cub#1--also has some very interersting stories about life at <span style="color: magenta;">Georgia Southern University</span>! Their stories are filled with insight and humor that takes me away from my ever growing pile of laundry!<br />
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3. And finally, if its just one of those darn days....and no matter how funny cub #2 story is about the substitute teacher from another planet is....I may have no other choice but to unwind with a glass of <span style="color: magenta;">Sangria</span> filled with fresh fruit! <br />
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No matter how you choose to unwind....<span style="color: magenta;">Just Do It</span>! In order to take care of our families we must always remember to take care of ourselves!<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"><strong>Turning off the light in the Den--</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"><strong>Mama Bear</strong></span>Zavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07020153231302020967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538921663296631297.post-23485173013135180572010-06-28T10:28:00.000-04:002010-06-28T10:28:55.967-04:00Heavy Duty Blender<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigHgi2Ql7-j6oVNb2OOixJrE6mXB5i7gt_FZJo2HIfCMzBh3Qxu0hCLbfl9qDYMo_Ji7nmZJZKGyzAiYXo4yyY6aWwnUlXBzpwWPuCxqJmozBnDkKZROG6p_U__N02wA_-fnBf8NVZGKl4/s1600/blendtech-total-blender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigHgi2Ql7-j6oVNb2OOixJrE6mXB5i7gt_FZJo2HIfCMzBh3Qxu0hCLbfl9qDYMo_Ji7nmZJZKGyzAiYXo4yyY6aWwnUlXBzpwWPuCxqJmozBnDkKZROG6p_U__N02wA_-fnBf8NVZGKl4/s200/blendtech-total-blender.jpg" width="133" /></a></div>Now the family that I have helped to build looks quite different from the normal 2 parents, 2 kiddos, and a dog. It's quite complicated as I am a second wife, I have 3 sons, my oldest has migrated to live with his dad this last year of HS, I also am the Step Mom to 3 more kids, from the <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">hubster</span> and his first wife, so talk about complications...wow! But for the most part I think it works out.... it takes lots of planning, which the <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">hubster</span> doesn't like doing...it takes patience...which is getting thinner as I get older...and it takes prayer and meditation! <br />
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I am learning that different is <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">ok</span> as long as you are <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">ok</span> with it. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6LU_WZi2zc">http://www.<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">youtube</span>.com/watch?v=d6LU_WZi2zc</a><br />
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Blending this family is a daily challenge....but it is one that I am committed to making work....work for me! Now I don't know if I ever want to get to the point that we are like Will and Jada....and their blended family...but working together to make sure everyone is loved is good. If you are a SM...there are lots of support out there for super moms like us. One of my favorites was <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">SMOMS</span>.org. It was set up like a forum and you could post your situation and the other Super Moms would provide support for your situation. <br />
Wishing you all the happiness you can endure!Zavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07020153231302020967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538921663296631297.post-86397052422297089372010-06-28T08:35:00.000-04:002010-06-28T08:35:45.266-04:00Let's Get It!Well I come back to my blog renewed and refreshed! I am committed to keeping it updated and will try to increase my visitors by telling everyone I know ...ok so thats about 5 peeps, but hey its a start!<br />
The last half of this year I have dedicated to " Gettin It"! <br />
I was blessed enough to see another birthday...yes Gemini--in the house! And earlier this year I made my 3 year plan! I had to revisit that and give myself a Progress Report---not doing good--but not quite doing bad--so that equals a D+. <br />
I am definitely trying to increase my streams of revenue...thats a must with a SENIOR in the house! Its so hard to believe that my little nino has grown up to this 6ft 3 inch young man...<br />
Back to the plan....so I am dedicating this blog to me---its going to represent all things that I love and have an interest in...things on my mind...and my mind is always busy! So stay tuned and you never know what you may find! mmmmwwwaaaah! Peace love and a tablespoon of happiness!Zavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07020153231302020967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538921663296631297.post-92218413856843558252009-12-27T18:45:00.004-05:002009-12-27T19:06:23.914-05:00Goodies Galore!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rIiyiEPRzgZ-2_zm822JZplm3h5XNUsc28FiDYrrTfP3XQc-lJg-W5xejzI5UAyPxceuV6KZvXlkiyOphzzKR_rXtkjn3ud1gEZJB9GcpCROny5IUTqGzBOXGMnK3T-ajSEspj-OBWsv/s1600-h/DSCF1041.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rIiyiEPRzgZ-2_zm822JZplm3h5XNUsc28FiDYrrTfP3XQc-lJg-W5xejzI5UAyPxceuV6KZvXlkiyOphzzKR_rXtkjn3ud1gEZJB9GcpCROny5IUTqGzBOXGMnK3T-ajSEspj-OBWsv/s320/DSCF1041.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420070925749844770" /></a>
<br />Today was a great day for spending those gift cards from Friday! My favorite LSS store had a great sale! I had a great time at Scrap Chic Boutique in downtown Decatur. I got lots of stamps, papers for Valentine's Day, and lots of bling! The boys enjoyed their big brother, rode their scooters, and enjoyed the sunshine. I am going to attempt to get ready for several swaps I am in....I want to be ahead of the game so I have to start now!
<br />One of my goals for the new year is to learn how to decorate. I want to explore what my style is and began to reflect that in the items that I buy. I am going to play around on HGTV's Rate My Space tonight. The plan is to start small, first I will try to tackle my master bathroom, and move on from there. Wish Me Luck!
<br />Today I will leave you with a picture showing all my loot I scored for............the first guess within $.25 cents--without going over-- wins a prize from my prize patrol closet!!!
<br />Zavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07020153231302020967noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538921663296631297.post-30106720764449717142009-12-25T06:25:00.002-05:002009-12-27T08:19:50.405-05:00My FIRST Official Blog Posting.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf1qGfzNpz_zUqq6sJbpjRljTegMX0BDgrUcRb_yIrAkSxbwaT9qy9e1RKbs6PpIkZ0o3ADcM4aBXx6ViQyUnRIu3tn_JD3_HySNFEZKkCDpJEYNFIiGDWEWFN4EzqNGdCNNTrLq_2qAjQ/s1600-h/DSCF1031.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf1qGfzNpz_zUqq6sJbpjRljTegMX0BDgrUcRb_yIrAkSxbwaT9qy9e1RKbs6PpIkZ0o3ADcM4aBXx6ViQyUnRIu3tn_JD3_HySNFEZKkCDpJEYNFIiGDWEWFN4EzqNGdCNNTrLq_2qAjQ/s320/DSCF1031.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419905055071937314" /></a><br />Merry Christmas Everyone!<br />My house is very quiet! I am tiptoeing around trying to make swedish meatballs and artichoke dip for our family brunch this morning. I am so surprised the kiddoes are still asleep!<br />The tree is filled with presents galore. Good Eats and lots of family equals good times to be had!<br />Paper Crafting news: I have my first order ready for Ellen Hudson...I am ordering Lockhart stamps this year! I am so in love with them....Even though I dont use copics I think they are perfect for card making!<br />I have my winter inspiration box completely filled...I am limiting myself to the things in this 12x12 box.<br />I am hoping that this blog will help me create more goodies!<br />Ok....That's all for now....Zavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07020153231302020967noreply@blogger.com2