What’s For Dinner? Reservations! (Giveaway CLOSED)
I was chatting on Skype with some of my friends the other day and, one by one, they started leaving our chat to go do this thing they called “making dinner.” I scoffed at such a silly concept — cooking is something to be done on special occasions – you know, like Holidays and um, let’s see…oh yes…when I want to fool guests into thinking I’m a domestic goddess. In all seriousness, I was somehow deprived of the womanly instinct that gives me the desire to cook, clean, nest, etc. To make up for it, I was given extra of the shopping instinct. So no, I can’t cook a Holiday Ham, but I certainly can help you pick out one rockin’ outfit for your office party.
For those of you who, like me, need a little assistance on the domestic front, I have just the thing to make your life (and role as a domestic goddess) a bit easier. Even if you don’t need any help, I think you’ll still love the Plan-A-Meal Bundle from Knock Knock. It comes with a Takeout Menu Organizer which is a hard cardboard binder with an elastic closure. It has a 50-sheet pad for taking orders (aptly titled “What Do You Want?”) from your family, a pen, a tipping guide, 9 tabbed dividers with menu storage pockets and adhesive tab labels for easy organization and a frequently called numbers list (because while I know the number to Chili’s and Outback by heart, I might need a reminder if we’re calling for Pizza.) I’m not sure where this awesome binder has been all my life or why my mother didn’t give it to me as a right of passage when I got married, but I’ll just say that I’m so glad I have one now.
The bundle also comes with a “What to Eat” pad, which has lots of room to plan out your dinners ahead of time (including boxes for “dine in”, “dine out”, and “takeout”) including breakfasts, lunches, and a “grab bag” section. It’s great for pre-planning that grocery list, or just sticking to a healthier eating plan, like I’ve been trying to do, when you know you have already planned out your meals for the week. Finally, the bundle also comes with an “All Out Of” pad, which is FANTASTIC because I’m always managing to forget one of my necessities when I go to the store. It has categories for almost anything I would ever have in my house at a given time, making it really easy to just check off what I’m out of when it happens. Plus, it’s magnetic so it’s just stuck to my fridge, and it’s always accessible (even if I do have to check it off with eyeliner).
You can buy all three of these things separately on the Knock Knock Website, but it’s cheaper to buy the bundle, and you’ll use them all, without a doubt. The bundle sells for $30.60.
Knock Knock has generously offered to giveaway one Plan-A-Meal Bundle to a lucky Chic Shopper Chick reader! To enter, visit the Knock Knock website and tell me what other product, besides the one mentioned here, would you love to have? As usual, extra entries are available for stumbling Chic Shopper Chick (leave your stumble name), subscribing to my site, following me on Twitter, and blogging about this giveaway with a link back here. Please put all extra entries in separate comments.
US entries only, winner will be chosen via random.org at the end of the contest. Winners are posted here, please leave a valid email address or blog address if you’d like to be contacted should you win. Winner has 72 hours to claim their prize. This contest ends at 11:59 pm CST on February 7th, 2009.
In Search Of: The Perfect Pair Of Blue Jeans
January 28, 2009 by Erika
Filed under Fashion & Style
For some reason, most women find it incredibly difficult to find the perfect pair of blue jeans. Hey, I’ll admit I’m one of them – and I am the queen of denim (fancy way of saying I love me some blue jeans!). If you click over to my “About” page, you will discover that I’ve even listed a “great fitting pair of blue jeans” as one of my interests. So why is finding them so difficult?!
In a former life (read: college) I worked at the GAP. After spending lots of time re-folding shirts and cleaning out dressing rooms, my manager noticed my knack for outfitting even the most desperate woman with a pair of GAP blue jeans that would make her grin like she had just won the lottery. I was quickly given some additional training, the cutesy title of “Denim Specialist”, and permanently stationed by the denim wall (that would be the place where there are blue jeans as far as the eye can see) with a headset. I knew the details of every fit, the fancy names for each wash (color) like “Sandstone”, but more importantly, I had a natural eye for figuring out what jeans would look best on a woman based on how she was built. This made the GAP happy because they made sales, and it made me happy to have a woman hug me on her way out and gush that she has “never owned a pair of jeans that she was comfortable in” before.
I rocked. I mean, duh. Can’t you see the headset?
Fast forward 8 years with me. (Wow, writing that almost hurt – it feels like yesterday.) I’m married, a mom, a professional, and I still love my denim, but WOW. The choices have really expanded now – designer denim is mainstream and oh-so-worth-it if you can afford to spend your precious economy-conscious dollars on it. Or, if you choose to. I mean, really, the days of spending in the single digits for a pair of jeans are well over, and and even the most thrifty have come to realize that it’s true. After all, a great pair of jeans really can speak volumes about your personality, not to mention what they’re saying about your body. And hey – if my jeans are speaking for me, I sure hope they’re calling me hot!
This fashionista is ready to move into the world of designer denim – but when I started shopping I quickly became overwhelmed. Where do I start? What fits are best for my curvy, longer-legged shape? The options are endless - 7 for All Mankind, True Religion, Citizens of Humanity, Rock and Republic, Hudson, Paige, I mean wow – the list just goes on. I want a pair of jeans (or 3 or 4 if I can afford it!) that make me feel fantastic. Where do I start?
So, I decided to turn to you for advice! This “Denim Specialist” needs to grab her title back, and fast! What jeans do you love? What fits you best? Have you tried any of these brands above? Why or why not? What jeans or brand of jeans can’t you live without – which ones will you never buy again? Share with me in the comments box – I want to hear your denim stories and learn so I can end up feeling great in a pair of blue jeans again!
So that’s it, you’ve witnessed it first hand. I’m on a quest to find the perfect pair of blue jeans for every occasion, and to learn about them all along the way. I want the perfect pair of skinny jeans, the perfect dark wash jeans, the perfect pair to wear at night, and the perfect pair to wear all day. Yes, it may be greedy, but I want to find them all. And don’t worry – I’ll let you know what I come up with. Maybe I’ll even vlog it. 
Bye Bye Burpie
Hello Chic Shopper Chick readers! I am Sarah from over at Bio Girl and am so excited to have the opportunity to review infant and baby products for you guys. When Erika asked me if I would be interested in helping with some reviews, I nearly screamed with delight. What first time mom doesn’t want to pour over every detail that is new up and coming baby products? Well, maybe not all new moms, but this one (who has a thing for all things shopping and all things baby) has found a little slice of heaven! Erika is the best and she only recommends the top products for you all, so I am thrilled to be a part of the team! And now for my first review…
I received the Burpie Blocker to review and I was ridiculously excited. I tore open the package and immediately put this genius invention on (then I may or may not have made both of my sisters wear it too…just for research and what not). It is simple enough, just a burp cloth with a cloth covered elastic strap that hooks with Velcro around the mom’s neck to keep the cloth in place. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. If you have known a spit-up baby, you know what a challenge it can be to keep the burp cloth in place to protect your clothes while carrying or burping the baby. This solves that problem! The neck strap is amazing comfortable and you honestly don’t even notice you have it on. What you do notice is that it stays where you want it. You can place it on, then pick up the baby and it doesn’t slide down your shoulder, giving a prime target spot for the spit up! It is something I see myself using all the time, and something I 
am sure other mom’s will love!
Beyond being a great idea, these burp cloths are amazingly well made and adorable! The strip of pattered fabric that is down the center of the cloth is adorable with its detail and amazingly soft for your sweet baby’s face. The entire cloth is double backed so it will be extremely absorbent and is really well sewn. It is a high quality product that will last for a very long time! The people over at Burpie Blocker have also made adorable matching receiving blankets to go along with the different cloths which make them a perfect gift for any new mom or mom to be!
Burpie Blocker has also been nice enough to off a 10% discount to all Chic Shopper Chick readers! All you have to do is go to BurpieBlocker.com and place your order. At checkout enter the code BPMG10 .
CSC Welcomes Sarah To Our Team!
Chic Shopper Chick has really grown over the past year, and for that I am very grateful! I’ve met great friends along the way, and really have grown so close to some of them that it is almost crazy to think that we don’t actually know each other in real life! That is the case with Sarah, who, along with her husband, offered to open their home to us back in September when we had to evacuate our home away from the path of Hurricane Gustav. We had already made plans to drive out to stay with family somewhere else, but the fact that they offered to have 3 people they had never met stay with them really stuck with me, and truly is just an example of what a great friend Sarah has become.
Sarah’s blog, Bio Girl, was the first blog I ever read. It has remained my morning go-to blog, and one I read daily just to keep up with her life. She and her hubby are expecting their first baby in early June, and she is just glowing with excitement. Seeing as how Little AG is turning 2 on Monday, I figured it might be time to enlist the help of a new mom to review infant products. Sarah immediately came to mind, and I was thrilled when she agreed! So please welcome Sarah, CSC’s newest contributor! I’ll shut up now and let her tell you about herself in her own words. Look for her product reviews rolling out in the next few weeks!
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Hi! My name is Sarah and you will usually find me writing over at my personal blog, Bio Girl. I have been writing there for two years now, and when it began I had no idea it would become such an important part of my life. It has gone from a place for me to write random stories about my life, to being a personal journal of our struggles with infertility and now the joys of our first pregnancy. Bio Girl is full of day to day randomness nestled in beside the most important moments of our lives. I couldn’t be happier with what it has become!
I was born and raised in Kentucky (Southern enough to be addicted to gravy and biscuits…Northern enough to get all four seasons!) My real job is working as a Biologist in an environmental laboratory, which in my opinion is one of the best jobs around. I have a wonderful husband and a pretty perfect dog and cat. Lately we fill our days with friends and family, or getting our little house ready for our sweet baby to come home in early June! I am so excited to be joining Erika over here at Chic Shopper Chick to work on infant product reviews. It is an amazing opportunity for me to allow myself to get all wrapped up in the newest baby products and gear, and share what I find with all of you!
Face-Off Frenzy (Giveaway CLOSED)
Note: This giveaway is a part of the Bloggy Giveaways Quarterly Carnival! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure and visit all of the other great giveaways going on as a part of the Carnival!
I have a confession to make. I have a competitive side – and um, it can get pretty intense. It doesn’t usually appear during important times in my life when a little competition could actually benefit me, like vying for the best grade average in school or some other time when competition could have actually been “productive”. Oh no, my competitive side comes out during silly things like video games, and *ahem* AIR HOCKEY.
No need to re-read that bit, I definitely said Air Hockey. Think what you will — but I grit my teeth and play air hockey like it’s nobody’s business. I can thank my mom for that — she is the one who taught me to play, and taught me to love it. Oh yeah, and she never “let” me win. If I won against her – it was because I earned it! Of course, an air hockey table was a bit of a large thing to keep in the house growing up, so we only got to play the occasional game, but it was still a blast.
Oooh but wait! FunSlides came up with a solution that makes my 8 year old self (and, um, perhaps even my 26 year old self) VERY happy. Called Face-Off Frenzy, it is basically like air hockey, except it’s portable, easily stored and uses powerbands instead of electricity (no electric whirr). It is so so cool, and it really emulates the speed of real air hockey! It can be played on all indoor surfaces- a table, hardwood floor or carpeting and is perfect for kids and adults. Check out the video below to see how it works!
So, would you like to win Face Off Frenzy for your home? To enter, leave a comment here with your favorite game as a child. As usual, extra entries are available for stumbling Chic Shopper Chick (leave your stumble name), subscribing to my site, following me on Twitter, and blogging about this giveaway with a link back here.
US entries only, winner will be chosen via random.org at the end of the contest. Winners are posted here, please leave a valid email address or blog address if you’d like to be contacted should you win. Winner has 72 hours to claim their prize. This contest ends at 11:59 pm CST on February 3rd, 2009.
Two for “Green” Tea? (Giveaway CLOSED)
Note: This giveaway is a part of the Bloggy Giveaways Quarterly Carnival! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure and visit all of the other great giveaways going on as a part of the Carnival!
Back in October I wrote a review of one of my favorite all-time toys – the Tea Set from Green Toys. I am still completely enamored with this awesome toy – and Little AG is as well. It is very sturdy, lots of fun, and best of all it’s completely green! Even the packaging it comes in is recycled! This tea set is made up of recycled milk jugs and is completely BPA and Phthalate free. Heck, they’re even dishwasher safe!
One lucky Chic Shopper Chick reader will win their very own Tea Set from Green Toys. The set includes a Tea Pot with a Lid, a Sugar Bowl with Lid, Creamer, 4 Spoons, 4 teacups, and 4 saucers. To enter, leave a comment here (and a little effort is required. No “enter me” or “I wanna win” type entries are accepted, but you don’t have to write a book either. It’s all about balance people. kthxbai). As usual, extra entries are available for stumbling Chic Shopper Chick (leave your stumble name), subscribing to my site, following me on Twitter, and blogging about this giveaway with a link back here.
US entries only, winner will be chosen via random.org at the end of the contest. Winners are posted here, please leave a valid email address or blog address if you’d like to be contacted should you win. Winner has 72 hours to claim their prize. This contest ends at 11:59 pm CST on February 3rd, 2009.
Crib Bedding 101
I constantly get questions from readers and friends about how to purchase Crib Bedding. I find this ironic, in some ways, because when I was pregnant for Little AG, my friend B told me something about a “bumper” for the crib and I looked at her much like you would look at anyone who had antenna growing out of their head. Her reaction was one that mixed amusement and concern, but she patiently explained. Now I am a seasoned crib bedding shopper, and have no hesitations on giving you (especially new parents) tips on finding the best and safest bedding for your new little addition! Without further ado, I give you Crib Bedding 101.
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Whether this is your first shopping experience for the new baby or you’re in the midst of a shopping spree to fill the adorable nursery as quickly as possible, take the time to get the facts on the safest and stylish crib bedding for 2009. Normally when we think of bedding for our own master bedrooms, we picture slip covers, comforters, and dust ruffles. However, when it comes to nursery bedding there are several safety factors that need to be considered when you are in the process of outfitting your baby’s crib.
Perfect Fit Mattress – Before you begin to cover the crib mattress with a snug fitting sheet, check to make sure that the mattress fits tightly within the frame of the crib. If you’re able to fit two of your fingers between the mattress and the frame, your child is at risk as they can get stuck within this space. During the baby’s first two years, it’s best for them to sleep on a mattress that is more firm, flat, and set at a low level in terms of height once your child is able to sit up or stand on their own. Soft, plush mattresses along with heavy crib blankets or comforters don’t provide enough air circulation for newborns to sleep comfortably and safely through the night, not to mention put babies at a higher risk for SIDS.
Naturepedic No-Compromise Original Organic Crib Mattress
Safe Crib Bumpers –According to a study highlighted on the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (APA) website, the dangerous effects of adding crib bumpers outweigh the benefits. Crib bumpers became popular in older-style cribs where the slats were further apart so that a baby’s head could have fit between the slats, posing a suffocation risk. Today, all cribs sold in the US and Canada must have slats close enough to each other that it would be nearly impossible for an infant’s head to fit through. Standard bumpers found in crib bedding sets are not recommended because if a baby were to roll into a soft, plush bumper, it creates the potential risk of the child not being able to breathe – not to mention the risk of SIDS is higher for infants who sleep in a crib with a bumper. However, there is a small selection of specific breathable crib bumpers that offer a number of lifesaving benefits that standard bumpers simply don’t provide.
BreathableBaby.com offers a safer solution for your child with their breathable mesh fabric bumper that fits snugly around cribs of different sizes and shapes. This item protects your child from entanglement and head injury or bruising while providing sufficient air circulation for the child to breathe normally if they were to roll into the side of the crib.
Breathable Baby® Bumper
Crib Bedding – As soon as we have a new life in our hands, we immediately want to protect and surround it with love, safety, and comfort. Keeping that idea in mind, we want the very best material surrounding our little ones in their crib and that is why choosing soft cotton fabrics is a wonderful choice for our baby’s bedding. Organic cotton bedding is an even smarter choice as these crops are grown without harmful chemicals such as chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and insecticides. Crib sheets should be arranged snugly around the mattress and any blankets should be avoided or tucked around the sides of the mattress very tightly in order to prevent any risk of suffocation or SIDS. Mobiles are a great decorative tool to help ease your baby to sleep through their soft music and movement. Be sure to hang your crib mobile high enough so that your baby can’t reach any chords, extra fabric, stuffed animals, or any other decorative item on the rotating mobile.
Breathable Baby® Blanket
Bedding Style – Now for the fun part! Once you have put together your crib measurements, it’s time to look for a bedding style that is both comfortable and one that fits your style, as well as that of your new baby’s nursery. Find a collection that incorporates vibrant color, unique patterns, or soft textures to give your child a cozy and creative space to live and grow in everyday throughout their newborn and toddler years. There are so many options out there, but I really love the more modern prints and colors!
Skip Hop - Mod Dot Crib Bedding Collection
Petite Anglaise
If you are a regular reader of Chic Shopper Chick you already know that I’m an avid Francophile. For those of you scratching your heads, that basically means I’m a crazy chick who is obsessed with anything that has an Eiffel Tower on it. And the city of Paris. Oh, and cute little French words like “ananas” or “pamplemousse” which mean pineapple and grapefruit, respectively, en français.
Ok, well, so that’s not ALL it means. But I did fall in love with the French language when I was in the 6th grade – back when I thought it was cool to learn a “secret language” that my parents wouldn’t understand (ha! take that!) – and I’ve never looked back. I went to college and graduated with a degree in French – and after spending all 5 years of my college experience insisting that, no, I did NOT want to teach – I became a French teacher. Funny how having a kid will change you in that way, right?
I no longer teach French, though I do still love learning it, teaching it, and practicing it. When I stopped teaching I eventually began blogging, and discovered that I had a passion for that as well. So, you can imagine that when I heard about a book that involved both French and blogging–I could hardly keep my credit card and Amazon account at bay. The book is called Petite Anglaise
The story of Petite Anglaise is this – English girl lives in Paris, meets French boyfriend, has half-french child, starts a blog on a whim, meets a man through the comments box on her website, falls in love, and struggles to find her way though it all. It’s actually a true story that was brought to light when the author of the blog and book, Catherine Sanderson, was dooced. The story made international headlines and Catherine (who had been writing anonymously) suddenly found herself thrust into the spotlight. I’m sure hard times followed, but so did a book deal
The book itself did not disappoint me. I devoured it in less than 24 hours. Bits of the book made me uncomfortable, but to me a book that can make me squirm or take me out of my comfort zone is a book that has completely pulled me in. I felt like I enjoyed Petite Anglaise even more knowing that it is a true story, though it read like a fabulously crafted work of fiction. It is a modern story set in a historical town, and the city of Paris serves as a main character. Best of all — when I finished the book I just headed over to her blog, Petite Anglaise, and started reading the archives beginning in mid-2006 where the book left off. I really loved the book and I would certainly recommend it to anyone who likes chick-lit — but especially bloggers (or Francophiles) as I think you will have an extra vested interest in it. You can grab your copy of Petite Anglaise on sale right now on Amazon.
Celebrate the Firsts – Earth’s Best Giveaway!
When I was in college I was a nanny for a family that had 3 amazing little boys, aged 6 and under. Both of their parents were athletes, so their house was filled with healthy foods – and it was at their house where I was introduced to the world of organic foods. I scoffed at their need to buy organic everything, though I would have never dared breathe a word of that out loud. One day, the boys were sleeping and I sat down in the kitchen to study for a test with a glass of organic milk and an organic cookie (or 3). I was almost completely engrossed in French History when I realized that I was having the most fantastic-tasting milk and cookie snack EVER.
I was sold. (Yes, leave it to me to like it because it tastes better, not because it’s better for me.) I went home that night and spent a couple of hours on the internet, researching and discovering the benefits of organic foods. Since then I have been buying organic for myself, and eventually for my family. Naturally, having Little AG brought a whole new set of concerns to light – first and foremost I wanted to be sure that what I was feeding her was the absolute, top-of-the-line best thing for her. I didn’t want anything in her little body that was less than perfect. I eventually settled on Earth’s Best – we used their cereal, teething cookies, fruit bars, and baby food (and um, ok, I may have even eaten a few of their Sesame Street cheese crackers myself in a moment of weakness). Little AG and I both approved.
Naturally when Earth’s Best approached me with their “Celebrate the Firsts” promotion I felt really comfortable jumping on board. Not only do I love their products, but this new campaign is a receipt redemption program that enables parents to save money on organic baby products including formula, jar foods, juices, cereal, teething biscuits and pastina by sending in receipts for the Earth’s Best products they purchase. With our economy as it is, everyone could use a way to save a little money without compromising quality!
Here are the rewards:
$5 in coupons and bib for receipts totaling $25.
$10 in coupons plus travel size Jason Organic baby body care for $50 worth of receipts.
$15 in coupons plus Fisher Price Tubtime Friends for $100 worth of receipts.
Win it! You can win a First Foods Gift Pack (pictured above) from Earth’s Best! To enter, leave a comment here (and a little effort is required. No “enter me” or “I wanna win” type entries are accepted, but you don’t have to write a book either. It’s all about balance people. kthxbai). As usual, extra entries are available for stumbling Chic Shopper Chick (leave your stumble name), subscribing to my site, following me on Twitter, and blogging about this giveaway with a link back here.
US entries only, winner will be chosen via random.org at the end of the contest. Winners are posted here, please leave a valid email address or blog address if you’d like to be contacted should you win. Winner has 72 hours to claim their prize. This contest ends at 11:59 pm CST on January 28th, 2009.
A Chic Chick in NYC!
If you noticed I had been MIA (more than usual) last week, it was because I was on a mom-cation in NYC with some of my favorite people and closest friends – who just happen to be fellow bloggy-types. These are some of the most incredible women that I have ever met, and I am so very grateful to have spent even a few days with them! (Yeah, yeah. I’m a complete sap and I’m totally fine with it.)
Let’s see…hmmm…oh yes! Seeing as how I agree with the idea that a picture speaks a thousand words, I’ll shut up and leave you with some photos.
Christine, Me, Katja, and Lori
Photo courtesy of Lori Falcon
Lindsay, Me, Katja, Audrey, Colleen, Jessica, Arianne, and Nikki
Christine, Audrey, Me
Me and Christine
Katja, Tara, Arianne, Me, Alyssa, Audrey, Lori, Chris
Yeah I know, the color in this one is all wonky. It’s ’cause the kid who took it decided to be fancy and take two pictures with two different cameras at the same exact time. Heh. Though it might look like it, this is not a photo from the 70′s, rather from 2009.
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I am a crazy picture-taking chick, so this is just a few of them, because I figured pictures of me with every girl there would have gotten old. If you want to see some of the other ones, you can visit my NYC Flickr Stream.
Baby you can drive my car!
Ford Motor Company is going to be giving away 100 (yes, you read that right) of their yet-to-be-released 2011 Ford Fiestas to young, energetic, influencers in the Social Media space for an “extended” test drive. What does that mean? Well, if you’re cool (you are, you’re here!), and you have a strong presence on the web, then you are completely eligible! For 6 months you will be driving one of the only Fiesta’s on the road – gas and insurance will be completely covered!
I think it sounds like a blast, and I would have already been making my video if I was eligible. As luck would have it, BOTH of my parents work for Ford and it seems that automatically kicks me out of the running. Boo hiss. (I mean, obviously I’m grateful they have jobs and all, but, you know…) Anyway, since I CAN’T apply I think that you should — sounds like a sweet deal to me!
Check out the details and find out how to apply at the Fiesta Movement website!
**Thanks to my mom, who sent me this awesome announcement via email this morning because she knew I would be interested!
A Pink Boom…er, I mean Boon!
We LOVE our Boon Frog Pod
Woo hoo! They have a Pink Bug Pod and a Pink Flo now! Both are available exclusively at Babies R Us! Squeeee! Do you think hubby would complain if I replaced our perfectly functioning Boon Products with these? 
A Conversation with my Mother…
Me: Hello?
Mom: Hey, I was just checking on you – thought I might catch you in the airport.
Me: Yep. I’m in Hotlanta.
Mom: Hot…? Oh, Atlanta.
Me: Yes.
Mom: Did you get my twitter?
Me: Oh, you sent out a tweet? No – I must have missed it. That’s the thing with twitter,
you have to…
Mom: Well, I sent it a few days ago. Maybe it didn’t work.
Me: Hrm…ok well I’ll look and let you know.
——————-Five Minutes Later———————
Me: Mom, I just saw it.
Mom: Oh, you got it?!
Me: Well, yes, in a sense. You do realize that all 16 of your followers also saw it?
Mom: Well, I don’t know any of them.
Me: Right. Well, I’m sure they were confused to see a tweet asking if “I was there” – especially since you called me “noon”.
Mom: (Pause) Oh, ha ha.
Me: And why did you send out all of these other tweets with random letters?
Mom: I was testing it — you know, from my “iTouch”?
Me: (resisting the urge to correct her with “iPod Touch”.) Oh, ok. Well, it works!
Mom: At least I gave you something to laugh about today!
Me: You’re pretty consistent with that mom — you do call my blog “Super Shocker Chicks” afterall.
Mom: (Absentmindedly…) Oh, yes. How do you say it again?
