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 Digging around in my closet I found this… My thermos circa 1970s. Oh, how I loved this. Imagine I saved this and not my Barbie collection (probably worth a fortune!). I can almost smell the chocolate milk. My favorite part of lunch in those days. Yes, I was a flower child, and the first girl… 
I have a cameo hand mirror my grandmother gave to me, along with the Kennedy half dollars she’d bring to me and my brothers (saving those babies!). Also a bank with 4 sides each, with each side having a different saying , “I’m mad today. I’m happy today. I’m sad today. I’m laughing today.” Perhaps now my bank should say, “I’m menopausal today. I’m having hot flashes today. I’m forgetful today. I’m bloated today.” Think it will sell? Great post. 
Aaash, the L O V E signs with the heart for the O. I have some ceramics – my best friend’s mother had a kiln, and I have a small ceramic heart box, painted pink, and a Barbie-sized pitcher with a (now) broken handle, that I keep toothpicks in. They were pieces I got to paint and Erica’s mom fired for me. I decimated the Barbies I had. A classic Barbie I inherited from my older sister, whose head frequently popped off; likewise a Ken whose left arm kept falling off. Today they could be zombie Barbies. I also had a brand new Midge that I decided to give a shag haircut to. 
Oh my goodness, I cant’ remember anything I saved from my youth. That’s terrible. I do have a scrapbook from Junior High school and some old love letters that I must distroy. But wait, I’m thinking, I’m thinking…Nope nothing. I’ll certainy let you know if I finds something. I do have some great memories so maybe they’ll have ot suffice. I do love chocolate milk and I understand the word now is that it’s very heathy for you. How about that? 
Oh wow, very cool. I am a saver, though must of my mementos are in my attic…may have to go digging up there to see what I find. I do know I have autograph books from elementary school, stuffed animals, and trinkets and things that I couldn’t part with. 
I have an autograph book with cute poems from friends and a handful of autographs from a famous musical group that I loved when I was a lot younger. 
That is so fun! You must keep it. I don’t remember anything specific like that, but books were always around. 
When I go back to my mother’s house, she still has the ceramics that I painted as a child. My kids find it hard to believe that I painted them. Their dad is not the only one with artistic talent. HA 
I have my Star Wars figures, a few old sports T-shirts my daughters now wear, and my NFL lunchbox. It’s full of Star Wars trading cards. I am inspired by this post to put the cards in something else and take the lunchbox to work. 
Cute. I also found a Snoopy flower pot. Evidently I’m a hoarder
I practiced hair and makeup on my Barbies too. It was a dark period for me. Poor Barbie!
I also found some birthday invitations and other scraps of paper. I was an interesting child, LOL.
I wish I would have kept my favorite stuffed animal, but he was washed “accidentally” (I’m still not convinced of this) and all that remained could fill a small sock. Then it was tossed in the trash by an overzealous cleaning lady.
Sweet! I think I still have one of those autograph books too that we used to pass around at birthday parties. So funny.
This one is a keeper for sure. Who knows what else I’ll find if I keep digging.
Post pics of them on your blog, Michelle!
Oh, that would be so cute! Send photos of you and your lunchbox 
I have one of those “Keypers” toys. You know – the one that locks and you can hide stuff inside?  It’s been a busy week my friends. Summer has officially started in our home now that Mini-Me has finished her first year of college (Didn’t we just drop her off??) and my empty nest status is on hiatus until the end of August. Re-entry into “mommy-mode” didn’t take but a day or so for me… 
Thanks for including me!
Happy Long Weekend! Morgan’s piece is really great!
Happy Memorial Weekend to you and your family too! 
The pack is complete again. Enjoy all those pups, CG. 
Hope you have a lip smacking weekend, Linda and thanks for this. It has been week and cold on the East Coast but we are keeping fingers crossed… 
Enjoy your weekend. I also plan to catch up on television shows. If my kids let me, that is. 
Hope you have a wonderful and safe weekend. We are planning on getting some rest and doing some deep cleaning. 
You TOTALLY could have rocked that pole, had you been asked.  Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Though in my house Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is everyday of the year (which explains why everything is fitting so tight these days). Fresh from the oven. Try not to lick the screen. Chocolate Chip Cookies are my weakness. Not only do I bake them, I have to… 
Any chocolate chip cookie is my favorite! Now I have a severe craving…
Aren’t they the best?!
Good to know its an excuse to eat amazing cookies. I love Barefoot Contessa and I think I have all of her cookbooks!
Must you give me a reason to eat my favorite food group, the chocolate chip cookie? I also really like the quaker house oatmeal cookie recipe – I just add in heaping handfuls of chocolate chips and raisins — my waist is history.
I know where I’m coming when I get my next chocolate chip cookie craving. You’ve been forewarned! 
Ahh…the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. When I first met my husband, Mrs. Fields won his heart over. Now I must say it is our daughter’s original low-fat recipe that he craves. Shall I share? 
Yum Yum. I’m hoping my comment will result in freshly baked cookies at my doorstep. Don’t disappoint CG – you never do.
Please do, Laurie!
I will definitely let you be Sophie’s taste tester!!! Here’s the Recipe (she is willing to share) HEALTHFUL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 1 cup flour
Here’s my daughter’s recipe. Scoop batter into small balls and bake at just 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Guiltless pleasure!! 
I love chocolate cookies! I have used the same recipe that I got from a friend for years. Interesting story on how they started. 
I’m so glad to see this today. Not only do they look delish, but I’m so happy to know it’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Day ’cause I just read it’s Masturbation Month. I AM NOT KIDDING!  Once again it’s that special time of year when we celebrate the moms in our lives – Mother’s Day. Whether you’re the lucky recipient of breakfast in bed (and the unlucky recipient of the messy kitchen that helped create it) or going out and braving the crowds for a delicious, expensive brunch of a place…
What warm memories you have, Linda. They will sustain you for the rest of your life! I just sent my mom a big bouquet of flowers early because…she deserves it! Tonight I’m going to surprise her with homemade coffee chip ice cream – her favorite. Doesn’t sound like much, but it’s exactly what she wants. I’m blessed to still be able to please her when she’s 82! Happy Mother’s Day, my dear. Thanks for a wonderful post!
Cute story!
I love the effort that goes into the kids making me breakfast in bed, but as you point out, being the unlucky recipient of the mess can be not so fun. When my husband is involved, they use every dish in the house! Happy Mother’s Day! 
Beautiful article… a tribute to the memory of childhood trying to make Mom happy on Mother’s Day!!!!!
You’re a wonderful daughter and mother, Cathy! Happy Mother’s Day to you too. By the way, your coffee chip ice cream sounds heavenly.
Thanks Elaine! Happy Mother’s Day!
Funny how Mother’s Day usually becomes more work for us
Happy Mother’s Day, Karen! xo
Happy Mom’s Day, Carpool Goddess. Hope you were treated to a wonderful and tasty breakfast in bed today. 
AW!! What a great sport your mom was in it all!! Great memories… 
So funny! I would usually have to get out of bed to show them how to fix a pot of coffee, because my husband doesn’t drink it and didn’t know how. I finally learned to fix it the night before and show one of them how to start it. |
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Beverly Diehl - So far, I’m (mostly) flashless, but you can sign me up for the ccoktails and cabana boy.
Not necessarily in that order.
Christina Simon - I want a vacation…the tropics will do!
Emily - Love it and agree that the cocktails are a must too.
Raquel - LOL! Too funny!
Haralee - I agree, at least a picture of a tropical refreshing beverage!
Judy - I have the hot flashes at night and would love a cool breeze from the tropics!
grownandflown - Next one I have I will now be thinking of you, the cocktail and cabana boy – thx!