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It all started with asking if the ice cream truck came to my house. Once, my grandchildren found out that it did, they wanted to sleep over. I knew right away that I would take them and my mom to the Chuck Jones Exhibit at the American Museum of Moving Image. We got there just before the movie started. The audience applauded for each and every episode of Bugs Bunny and his friends 🙂

There is so very much to see and read and honestly, honestly my kids were running all over the place and my mom was getting tired and wanted to sit down. This visit deserves attention, I know I missed so much that I have to get back there again.

There is a large make-up section showing the steps to creating a character. There is the large costume section, just fabulous. Natalie and Liam are standing in front of Robert Williams “Mork and Mindy” costume.

They took plenty their own photos on their iPads. They were running around like Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen.

They really enjoyed the video games. It did not take them long to get good at them either. They reminded me of their mom, my daughter, she loved those video games More tokens Grandma!!

Here is the King Tut Theater where Captain America was playing.

This is a all day exhibit showing the Worlds Fairs. My dad took us to the 1964 Worlds Fair almost every weekend that summer. Loved it.

After a few hours, we were all tired and hungry and went to UNO’s. Saving the best for last, the real reason they were here.

Today is another day and it will be their pick. Let’s see where they take me. Life is an adventure.

recipe

Pasta Fagioli

August 23, 2014August 23, 2014

Pasta Fagioli

serves 4

1 medium onion diced, 2 clove garlic diced, = saute in 1 Tb olive oil
add 1-16oz can tomato sauce and can full of water – salt/pepper/red pepper flakes to taste
add 1 bay leaf and bring to boil then cook on low 10 minutes
drain and rinse 1-16oz can cannolini beans – add to tomato mix and stir – cook on low
cook 2 cups small macaroni in well salted water – drain – saving a cup of pasta water in case you need some later

toss drained pasta and tomato/bean mix together in a large bowl – if you need the pasta water, add as much as you need now – remove bay leaf and finish off with chopped parsley (optional) and your favorite grated cheese 🙂

product review

My Vitabath

August 22, 2014August 22, 2014

Vitabath

Winter is coming! Burrrrr! Not really looking forward to it but I do live in New York and the winter winds are unstoppable.

Winter time can be brutal to our skin, that is why, this year, I will protect my skin with ‘My Vitabath‘.

Vitabath’s Hydrating Lotion is formulated with Aloe Vera , Safflower and Olive Oils for silky soft skin. Vitabath’s fabulous lotion’s enriches skin with luxurious moisture and delicate fragrances.

Remember what you put on your skin does go into you body!

With Vitabath’s body washes, Mists & Lotions, your skin will be soaking up vitamin A, B3, B5, C, & E . Vitabath is free from sulfates, parabens, propylene glycol, DEA,TEA, mineral oils, and silicone, so you can feel great about using VITABATH on your skin. I love using one of the many new fragrances VITABATH has to offer such as Lime Citron Basil, Asia Orchid & Coconut, Cucumber & White tea, Fruit Frantic, and many more.

Yes, winter is coming!

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My day will begin with MY VITABATH and end with MY VITABATH

MY VITABATH is for MY SKIN

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Vitabath

Family

Kids Will Be Kids With Plastic Bubble

August 21, 2014August 21, 2014

I would like to ask a question, “Do kids really grow up?” My answer to my question is, “NOT !”

Now I ask , “How do you get grown ups to act like children?” My answer to this question is, “just give them a toy that will bring out the hidden child.”

Why would I come to that conclusion? Well, easy. My son and daughter-in-law showed me their child side when I brought my grand kids a plastic bubble kit.

I saw the plastic bubble kit when I was shopping, as soon as I saw the kit I knew that I would be bringing it home to my grand kids. How much fun they are going to have trying to blow up the plastic bubble. Memories came rushing back to me. I remembered how hard it was for me to blow into that stick, with the hole in the middle, to get that bubble as big as I could possibly get it. I was so excited about this bubble maker. I could not wait to give it to the grand kids and watch their little mouths pucker up around the stick to get that bubble blown. I pictured them trying to blow the biggest bubble they could. How much fun Sophie and Christian are going to have with plastic bubble…Fun! Fun! Fun!

Till!

Till, my son and daughter-in-law took over the bubble making stick. They took it over and turned this simple item into their bubble competition.

Damian and his bubble! Poor Christian, looking on with thumb in mouth. Of course, he was proud that his daddy blow such a big bubble. Christian had something to aspire too.

Then it was my daughter-in-law’s turn. Wow! I think her bubble was bigger than my son’s. This was not going to sit well with Damian. My son is very competitive you know.