Sheila Roberts's Blog, page 24

CHEATING DOESN'T PAY

No, I'm not talking about cheating on your spouse or cheating on a test. I'm talking about fudging. Fudging numbers. Fudging numbers when asked about your weight. Some of us (me) hate having to fess up what we weigh so we just sort of fudge the numbers. This is a dumb thing to do when ordering your first ever pair of Spanx. And it has sad, sad consequences. I hadn't intended to fudge the numbers when I called to place my phone order with the nice Nordstrom's rep. But heck, she sounded young, ...

Small Changes Do Add Up

You've probably heard the saying, "Eavesdroppers never hear anything good about themselves." Well, the same might be applied to Internet eavesdroppers who go poking around to see what people are saying about their book. Yes, I'll confess, I've been poking. And that's what prompted this blog. First of all, thanks to all of you out there in blogger land who get what I was trying to accomplish with my latest novel "Small Change". I wanted a fun read that would encourage women to think about...

FUN IN THE FOREST

I admit it. I'm not a nature girl. When my husband drags me off hiking our conversation goes something like this.
Me: Are we there yet?
Gerhardt: Ten more minutes.
Me: Are we there yet?
Gerhardt: Ten more minutes.
Yes, I am a whiner. But I can have fun in the woods when we're with friends and we're looking for goodies. Which is just what we did last time we were out. My friend Rick is an herbalist and he introduced me to all kinds of cool secrets of the woods. Like plantain. (Something I always...

FOURTH OF JULY FUN

Like most Americans, we had a great time celebrating the Fourth of July. Check out my fun centerpiece made from garage sale finds I've collected over the years. The dessert was an easy one I found on the Taste of Home website (top ten patriotic desserts) - easy to make with whipped cream, flavorings and cream cheese whipped together and then layered with fruit. Delicious, quick, and easy - which gives the hostess freedom to enjoy her guests!

FUN AT A NEW RESTAURANT

Our friends the Hales, who own Hales Ales in Seattle, are opening a new restaurant in our neck of the woods. So there has been much cause for celebration. We were on hand last night for a party celebrating their success. The restaurant looks great and the food is wonderful and reasonably priced. The location's not too bad either, right in the Kitsap Mall. Go Mike and Kathleen. We wish you all the best!
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Viva Las Vegas Bling!

I am not sure I'm cut out to be a Las Vegas girl. I'm too cheap to gamble and too big of a blabbermouth to let what happens in Vegas stay in Vegas. Which, of course, is why I'm blogging about my recent first-ever trip there. We went with friends who used to live in Vegas so we got to see more than the strip (which, I have concluded is Disneyland for grown-ups who want to be naughty). We checked out Red Rock, poked around various neighborhoods and even drooled our way through some...

Goodwill Hunting

Oh, the bargains to be had these days! And not just in the department stores (although those are full of bargains, too). I was on the hunt yesterday for some clothes to wear for an upcoming trip to Las Vegas. I didn't want to spend a lot of money because I am hoping not to say the size I am for long. So why invest a lot of moolah in clothes that soon (hopefully) won't fit? Since I didn't want to spend a lot I decided to thrift my way to a vacation wardrobe. Off I went with my friend...

Sheila In Costco

Actually, I am in Costco all the time, doing my part to stimulate the economy. But today I was IN COSTCO! SMALL CHANGE is sitting right there with all the other hot sellers. I was so excited, I whipped out my camera and almost trampled two innocent shoppers in my excitement to capture the moment. Actually, one kind woman offered to take my picture. Do I look happy or what?! There is something thrilling about seeing your brain baby on sale in an unexpected place when you are out and...

Breakfast At Tiffany's...At Sheila's

GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE BLING. And we proved it this week when some of the neighborhood gang came over for a Breakfast at Tiffany's party. We wore our bling and brought jewelry we were tired of to swap. Some even brought purses, adding to the treasure trove. We ate rhubarb muffins and quiche and guzzled OJ and sparkling cider and examined all the goodies. Then we took turns picking out what we wanted. Well, at first, then we all just went at it. There was plenty to choose from ...

Fun With Local Readers

I have had so much fun promoting "Small Change" and talking with women about how we can live well while facing our money challenges. One of my favorite things to do is chat with book clubs. And when they're in my neck of the woods that's even more fun because I can go in person and bring goodies. (Of course, I send goodies too, but it's more fun to get to deliver them in person!) And I meet the nicest people. Let's take for example the Lake Ludvick Book Club, neighbors who have...