I Believe In Santa Claus

I love Santa Claus. I know that most people really do love Santa, but I'm gaga.

I love the idea that he represents. You see Santa is real, very real! Santa is the spirit of giving without getting anything in return.

There is nothing like seeing a child's magical wonder as they spy the half eaten cookies and milk that were lovingly left for the red suited man, or the delight as they check-out their overflowing stockings. Santa brings mystery and excitement to us all. I think I even love him more as an adult!

I have compiled a list of my absolute favorite Santa Claus movies. The ones I try to catch year after year because they are so special to me. They are in no particular ranking because I love them all...here we go!

1. One Magic Christmas - Will Ginny discover the spirit of Christmas before it's too late?

2. Santa Claus The Movie - Can Dudley Moore let go of his envy and save the day?

3. The Santa Clause - Becoming Santa isn't all it's cracked up to be, or is it?

4. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - A classic treat. Great to watch while you're stringing popcorn.

5. This was my mom's favorite and so it reminds me of watching it with her for the very first time.

6. How The Grinch Stole Christmas - I can't even say how many times I've seen this. I love narration and I think this movie is the reason why.

7. The Year Without A Santa Claus - Nostalgia at its best. This one is awesome to watch while stringing those cranberries.

8. Elf - Well because it is wonderful!

9. All I Want For Christmas - A little jaunt about the meaning of Christmas.

10. The Polar Express - Visually stunning, a sleepy tale that warms my heart.

So these are my picks. Did any of yours make my list? What Santa Claus movies do you love?

10 Ways You Know You're Older Than Miley

1. You saw Beetlejuice before Miley was born


2. You thought twerking was something having to do with Twitter


3. You’d rather twerk with Alan Thicke than Robin Thicke


4. You remember watching Madonna roll on the ground performing “Like A Virgin” and you now consider it to be totally classy compared to Miley’s twerking


5. You worry more about Miley passing Thrush to general public than you do about “the weird tongue thing”


6. Miley and you have both ridden a wrecking ball naked, only you divorced yours


7. There is a part of you that wishes you looked that good riding a wrecking ball


8. You’ve licked a few hammers in your day that you wished you could take back too


9. Through all the controversy you still love Miley


10. You actually think that Miley reminds you a little of that girl you once were and you can’t wait to see who she becomes

10 Signs You're A MOM

1. You’ve made sure that everyone else brushed there teeth before you headed out the door, but you realized a half a mile down the road that you forgot to brush yours.
2. Your car stereo now plays Kid Bop on a regular basis.

3. You threatened to remove all xboxes, play stations, and Nintendo DS’ from the house and give them all to charity at least five times last week. 

4. Your Calgon-Take-Me-Away-Bath was interrupted 700 times with “Mom, are you done yet.” 

5. Going Pee by yourself is a luxury comparable with the European vacation you’ve been dreaming of. 

6. Your purse contains an unlimited supply of bandaids, kleenex, and snacks. 

7. You are capable of simultaneously cooking dinner, changing a diaper, mopping the floor, and checking facebook. 

8. You’ve made sure that the kids have a wonderful home-cooked meal and you then eat a bowl of cereal for dinner when no one is looking. 

9. You are the only one in your house who knows where to find a cereal bowl and spoon, even though they’ve been in the same place for years. 

10. You look forward to the precious 10 minutes a day before bed when you get to pretend that your not a superhero.

"Deals" I learned From My Grandma, Queen Irene

Queen Irene B. Lesh

My Grandmother was an amazing lady. She raised five children, she was a spy for the government during the depression, and she could rock a pantsuit like nobody's business. She also rarely used the word "thing,"  hence my title. My Queen B Grandma, instead, used the word "deal" for virtually everything. "Sarah, can you you hand me that "deal" over there?" or "What was that "deal" on the news about?"

She spoke her own language, and created a rather hysterical way to go about life while still maintaining her lady-like grace. Here are a few of the funny little "deals" she taught me. :)



1. Chocolate is a basic food group. Always hide Mars bars close at hand.

2. Lipstick is the only cosmetic a girl really needs. But she must own 700 tubes of the same color.
3. A lady doesn’t yell, a lady whistles. Never raise your voice, simply learn to whistle loudly. 

4. There is never a mess unless you see it. So stuff those closets and hide everything with a dust ruffle. 

5. French kisses are for sluts. If one must DO them, one must never be seen DOING them.
6. A good dinner should always be followed with pie! 

7. Wear a bra at all times, you will be able to brag that you have 30 year old boobs when you are 75. 

8. If you are going to say you are collector, you should own it. Fill every room with scary dolls and be proud. 

9. When a visitor comes to stay the night, stick them in the guest room full of scary dolls so they never return again. 

10. A refrigerator is never full until you can no longer shut the door. When this happens always have a spare refrigerator available, and pickles last for at least 40 years.









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The Top Ten Reasons To Join A Book Club Even If You Hate To Read

Okay so maybe you’re not a big reader like I am. Perhaps, to you, reading is paging through a People magazine at the dentists office while you try to distract yourself from that upcoming root canal. It’s okay, not everyone loves to read, however everybody needs a little break from the mundane and if you happen to find the niche, the perfect book club won’t really be about reading at all.

1. You get to hang with a diverse group of people. Make friends or enemies with someone you wouldn’t normally run in the same circles with. Branch out socially, it’s fun!
2. Wine. Who doesn’t enjoy a good glass of vino? Book clubs tend, in my experience at least, to come with lots of it. So kick your feet up and get ready to poor yourself some chilled Chardonnay.
3. Feel smart! Or just act like you’re a brainiac, no one will know and if you think you sound stupid you can always blame it on the wine.
4. It’s a great excuse to buy new shoes. I mean who wants their book club to see them in the same wedges week after week and if you’re broke there is always Old Navy and their $1 flip flops.
5. It’s a good excuse not to cook. There is usually an assortment of tasty goodies or maybe your club is lucky enough to meet at a fancy pub. Walla, dinner is served and you don’t even have to do the dishes. (Unless it’s your night to host, but we’re dwelling on the positives here.)
6. Don’t judge a book club by it’s cover. Not all book clubs are about stuffy literary fiction. Find the right fit for you and if you really don’t like to read find a book club that doesn’t really read the book. There are tons of em out there just waiting for you.
7. It sounds great just to say you’re in a book club. You’ve gained ten IQ points just from uttering the sentence. Doesn’t that make you feel smart?
8. Book clubs are cheaper than eharmony! Enough said.
9. Give your couch the night off. Doesn’t your sofa deserve a break from your reality TV addiction? Those cushions will thank you!
10. Set a good example. Wether you want to impress your kids, your boss, or the family dog. Show them that you care about your brain. They do not need to know that book club is really about wine, food, or an excuse to buy shoes. It can be your little secret.

And, perhaps after all of the hoopla you’ll learn to love reading as much as I do. Happy book clubbing!