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Working from Home is Not a “Luxury”

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Crystal in MommiFried Extras | 46 Comments

Like millions of people around the world, I have successfully worked from home for many years – since 1998 to be exact. As a remote worker, I believe my efficiency, availability and output far exceeds the vast majority of traditional workers. I’m not plagued by office politics, constant interruptions and distractions or a draining commute. What I am plagued by, however, is the condescending comments often made by those who have either never worked from home or worked from home unsuccessfully. Read more

Cow Patty Hopscotch – It’s a Maine Thang

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Crystal in MUDDies | 1 Comment

I’m from Maine. Was born here. Raised here. It’s where I call home. Now for those of you who have only experienced Maine through the few movies where a film has been shot or where the storyline takes place, don’t believe everything you see. We are not all a bunch of funny-talking, toothless wonders who haven’t a clue whether or not the earth is flat or round. Seriously. Read more

The Skin Cancer Waiting Game

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Crystal in Life As We Know It | Leave a comment

I went to the surgeon yesterday to see what’s up with this weird, itchy spot on my face. He definitely did not have the same strong reaction as my primary care physician. In fact, he was as laid back as could be explaining each of my options with great care and detail. Basically I can have the spot completely removed without knowing anything. Or I can opt to have it biopsied which would give us some insight. Both of these options leave scarring; the surgeon didn’t sugarcoat this part. The third avenue is to just wait it out. Read more

My Little Angel!

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Crystal in Oh Aless! | Leave a comment

Snapped this yesterday… The sun was behind Alessandra. Very angelic!

How-To Win a Pinterest Contest

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Crystal in MommiFried Extras | 1 Comment

About a month ago, I became slightly addicted to entering Pinterest contests – specifically Pin-to-Win contests. Out of  seven contests, I walked away with one score, a 2nd place win of the Tangled Vacation 2012 contest from Socially Tangled. I was excited and very appreciative, of course, but it left me thinking – what did I do wrong on the others? Read more

My Unborn Grandchild is a…!!!

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Crystal in Kids | Leave a comment

I’m happy to report that my son, Keith, and his girlfriend, Darian, are going to be the proud parents of a baby…XXX! Read more

Tap Water For Sale! Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC)!

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Crystal in MommiFried Extras | Leave a comment

The summer Olympics are almost upon us.

In other news, you really can sell snow to a polar bear. Did you hear about this “water-only café” that opened in Manhattan? That’s right. For just $2.50, you can get ridden like…I mean, you can get yourself a one-of-a-kind 16-ounce glass of water. Tap water. Now, don’t get me wrong. This tap water has journeyed through a $20,000 filtration system, making it Queen of all Water. And you can add a bunch of different supplements that sound like they replace The Hair Club for Men, Viagra and penicillin all in a sip. The only requirement? Bring your own container. Yep. Don’t expect to find any red SOLO cups here. But they will do the rest of the work for you. You know, turn the lever on and fill up your cup. All for the bargain price of $2.50. Read more

Five Reasons Marissa Mayer is the Wrong Choice for Yahoo! Inc. CEO

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Crystal in MommiFried Extras | 1 Comment

Why are we so excited about Marissa Mayer?

Am I the only woman on the planet who just doesn’t get the fanfare surrounding Marissa Mayer taking on the role of Yahoo! Inc.’s CEO? Okay – she is a good looking, classy female. She’s well-educated and has had a great run at Google. But from my perspective, she is the wrong person to take the helm at a beaten-down, struggling company – namely Yahoo! Inc. Here’s why: Read more

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