tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929696195793653102024-03-17T20:03:17.326-07:00Metrychick's Blogapotamus!Welcome to MetryChick's Blog! I will feature fellow artists and sometimes just rant about what's going on!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07730154335628149383noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592969619579365310.post-46495020227979583902011-11-18T12:07:00.000-08:002011-11-28T07:04:12.581-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I got together with my MetryChick friends and we put together this giveaway from you! </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> We have soo many awesome prizes!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> It is so simple to enter, just follow the instructions below!></span></div>
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First Prize:<br />
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<li>4 Wine Glasses from MetryChick</li>
<li>One "Let it Sneaux" Tee from My Fleur De Tee</li>
<li>1 hour child, baby, or family session, in-studio proofing session, and 1 11x14 print from Davillier Photography</li>
<li>4 Christmas Stockings from Sherri Harrison Designs</li>
<li>Gulf Coast Collection Pendant of choice on a Satin Cord Choice of Black or Silver from Barrett House. </li>
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This Prize Value is over $300!!!<br />
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<li>Large Hurricane Vase from MetryChick</li>
<li>"Peace Love Who Dat "Ornament from My Fleur De Tee</li>
<li>30 minute child, baby, or family session, password-protected viewing gallery, and 1 8x10 print from Davillier Photography</li>
<li>4 Kellis Kandles in your choice of scent from Sherri Harrison Designs</li>
<li>Gulf Coast Collection Pendant of choice on a Satin Cord Choice of Black or Silver from Barrett House. </li>
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This Prize Value is over $200!!!<br />
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Third Prize:<br />
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<li>Glass tile Pendant of Choice with Chain from MetryChick</li>
<li>"Peace Love Who Dat" Ornament from My Fleur De Tee</li>
<li>Free DVD Slideshow with the purchase of any studio session from Davillier Photography</li>
<li>1 Purple & Gold Fleur de lis Purse Tidy from Sherri Harrison Designs</li>
<li>Gulf Coast Collection Pendant of choice on a Satin Cord Choice of Black or Silver from Barrett House. </li>
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This Prize Value is over $100!!!<br />
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It's that time of year again - one of my favorite times of year - SAINTS SEASON! WHO DAT! I turn into an obnoxious football fan and just CAN'T WAIT for the first games and to feel that excitement that you feel when you tune in to see our boys in Black and GOLD! <br />
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In honor of the first game I am holding a giveaway. That's right, a BIG giveaway! I am giving away a WHO DAT jewelry set, that's bracelet, ring, earrings AND Pendant! That's over $75 value! Who wants in? <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I became aware of Clutter Clearer, LLC on Facebook recently and looking into their company I was really intrigued and overcome by this NEED for their services so I shot them an email to find out</span> a little more about them and how they work. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sally Johnston, a born and raised New Orleanian, is the superwoman of organization and order. Being a mother and grandmother, she knows what it takes to run an efficient household. Among Sally's extensive talents, she is a fabulous entertainer and gourmet cook. She knows the importance of a well structured kitchen and home. She has been helping friends and family get organized and stay organized for years! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">In June of 2010 she decided to share her talents of organization and efficiency with needy clients in the New Orleans Metro Area. Thus became her budding business <a href="http://www.clutterclearerllc.com/">Clutter Clearer LLC</a>. She can come up with logical and practical solutions for all your Clutter Clearing needs. Whether you live in a one bedroom studio apartment or a three story mansion, she will find the perfect place for everything! Her expertise expands into lots of other areas also. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>If you need help moving, she can pack up your old home and then find the perfect spot for everything in your new home! </li>
<li>Do you have a business that needs a makeover? Sally can help from setting up your supply room to organizing a proficient filing system. </li>
</ul>Buying her Services can help you simplify your life by having an organized home, business, and atmosphere. Make an appointment today (504) 376-4114 or purchase a gift certificate on her website <a href="http://www.clutterclearerllc.com/">www.clutterclearerllc.com</a>.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Clutter Clearer is $40 per hour and accepts cash, check, and PayPal. She initially comes to your home and evaluates your needs. The First Consultation is FREE of charge. After she establishes a game plan, she then gets started clearing your clutter. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The homeowner must be involved and has to be available to decide what stays, what gets donated, and what gets discarded. A Clutter Cleared Home or Business benefits you by simplifying your life, having order in your home/business, and realizing that there is a strategy to being and staying organized. You should never feel guilty Clutter Clearing your life! <a href="http://www.clutterclearerllc.com/">The Clutter Clearer</a> changes the way you live by teaching you valuable tips and techniques that will benefit you for many years to come. Clutter Clearer respects your privacy. Any information you give her, including their business working with you, is kept in complete confidence. Contact Sally today and get uncluttered at last! No job too big or too small! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>ORGANIZATION TO THE RESCUE!</b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: large;">NOW onto the GIVEAWAY!</span></b><br />
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</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>One person will recieve a Free 4 Hours of Clutter Clearing Service! That's a Value of $160!!!!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You can enter once each of these ways (post a comment below for each method of entry):</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>Like<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ClutterClearerllc"> <b>Clutter Clearer LLC on Facebook</b></a> (You must tell them MetryChick sent you)</li>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ALSO... did I mention we design, produce, and package everything at our studio!?! From start to finish, every product is made by the crew at NM Studio. </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5hRcMBBgEIKX5F4mf1T9jAGzI7PSQlzDIBLe8LtsnI-qTE2bmppJCDeGmukH0yLbMoZ1CqjCjU_ezQc7Q06nc8PCDrWPb0JH5izvt8kOtpQXgZX9oIB4WdIKNsEDxJosBYRKMQfyxo8/s1600/EntwinedMonogramlaptopdecal.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5hRcMBBgEIKX5F4mf1T9jAGzI7PSQlzDIBLe8LtsnI-qTE2bmppJCDeGmukH0yLbMoZ1CqjCjU_ezQc7Q06nc8PCDrWPb0JH5izvt8kOtpQXgZX9oIB4WdIKNsEDxJosBYRKMQfyxo8/s200/EntwinedMonogramlaptopdecal.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">P.S. I’ll let you in on a little secret.... We are working on a new website that will have a ton more designs; also, we are adding home decor, accessories, and apparel to the mix! We are so excited and hope you will be too! Please keep an eye on our site in the next m</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">onth or so, and let us know what you think! </span></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Check us out a </span><a href="http://clingeverything.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">clingeverything.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> or email us at </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="mailto:info@clingeverything.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">info@clingeverything.com</span></a></span></span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><br />
</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07730154335628149383noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592969619579365310.post-53069062659467638382011-05-24T06:12:00.000-07:002011-05-24T06:12:52.882-07:00And the Winner is....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrTiYbxrK67Cpp3otu2pWVVWCJBc7_ekHbqz5kKN-MPSvxQ47MWwW_fiEURtsOQGyVU9KOMPIHw9Yz1iJslY6BIFoEtsY1lWnQlWQlkLYqG_5RMZMiI4FR6l7dRLXAJflfCjo_0-8vheQ/s1600/randompull.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrTiYbxrK67Cpp3otu2pWVVWCJBc7_ekHbqz5kKN-MPSvxQ47MWwW_fiEURtsOQGyVU9KOMPIHw9Yz1iJslY6BIFoEtsY1lWnQlWQlkLYqG_5RMZMiI4FR6l7dRLXAJflfCjo_0-8vheQ/s1600/randompull.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you everyone for playing the game! Look for more contests soon! We are 52 fans away from our next giveaway on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/metrychickfans">Facebook</a>! You never know what I will be giving away! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Everyone else who entered - check your inboxes for a special surprise! Thanks for entering!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Much Love, </div><div style="text-align: center;">C</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07730154335628149383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592969619579365310.post-77506364520448126042011-05-09T09:19:00.000-07:002011-05-11T06:37:42.254-07:00Happy Anniversary to you! Happy Anniversary to me! Happy Anniversary...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9I2CiU9FDxPBX4D26xoOFLwZ3G7NHEu-9jUCQSQxF9Nd7PWdLRpBzVMGQl4vfvQWK7cOGnHUjQhsTmOZNYUMjKdiuHrVQn578BhNuc2U1v-jchDyi4BG75RaVbAoX9bWZfq7ikN1UGwo/s1600/happy_anniversary-1527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9I2CiU9FDxPBX4D26xoOFLwZ3G7NHEu-9jUCQSQxF9Nd7PWdLRpBzVMGQl4vfvQWK7cOGnHUjQhsTmOZNYUMjKdiuHrVQn578BhNuc2U1v-jchDyi4BG75RaVbAoX9bWZfq7ikN1UGwo/s320/happy_anniversary-1527.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>On the 16th Sarge and I make our 12 year anniversary. It is also the 4th Anniversary of MetryChick. MetryChick has had some growing pains through the years, the 1st year it laid around and didn't do a whole lot, then it started to walk around and explore, then the terrible twos and the independent threes. I remember with my kids 4 was a great year. It was a year that they started to be more independent, to spread out from Mom a little more and look around.<br />
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I thought I would do a little blog type of contest. Facebook seems to have a THING about doing contests now, so we want to use the blog more anyway.<br />
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I am going to GIVE AWAY a CUSTOM Charm Bracelet!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://metrychick.com/bucuphchbr.html"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUIaFLCfmkEViqExhIKlPD3hrGPTNsQ4XAyEiOnHFLoiD8TcCeSheEAGN_fZy11Pj77dmyDoWES7j-i0AuJuHBXdJJZ3plTsC43sCg9qewJ0SImGsmwz7LowWakLoIWw-aGTmlHbJIWS0/s320/Charm+Bracelet.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div>You can win THIS Custom Photo Charm Bracelet that I created with <a href="http://www.davillier.com/">Davillier Photography</a> that is worth $75! You can create this beautiful item with three of your favorite photos! Here is how to enter!<br />
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</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Disclosure / Disclaimer: I TOTALLY stole how to run this giveaway from <a href="http://blesstheirheartsmom.blogspot.com/">Blesstheirheartsmom.blogspot.com</a>. She is awesome! </span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07730154335628149383noreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592969619579365310.post-2577328285267174472011-03-24T06:12:00.000-07:002011-03-24T06:12:21.562-07:00Who do you Call?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjINc-fTYYMXIdpiZyTa1IzpoNUua6FCbnO6ydAYIR1YjwuVef6qioKEZLpQPR5jsDGLAiv0wN_MzbBcaMXca99KpMzf7evkeFr7AL9oWrFfSVHFBXa2DQ2RDazC_TWlUn2ze6C9nZLXw/s1600/40856B.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjINc-fTYYMXIdpiZyTa1IzpoNUua6FCbnO6ydAYIR1YjwuVef6qioKEZLpQPR5jsDGLAiv0wN_MzbBcaMXca99KpMzf7evkeFr7AL9oWrFfSVHFBXa2DQ2RDazC_TWlUn2ze6C9nZLXw/s1600/40856B.GIF" /></a></div>Through our almost 14 years of owning this house we've come across the need for a LOT of repair people, as you can imagine. We've found a lot of gems out there and a lot of stinkers. I have also made a lot of friends in this industry. Here are my recommendations<br />
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Appliance Repair:<br />
<blockquote><span class="pp-place-title">ATI Anderson Technicians Inc</span> <img class="unstarred noprint si_1314148418995047941" data-authtoken="4d89f778ytDV-49VTnjsZ1QvqzjQt1MRmUw" height="14" id="pp-starred-item-star" src="http://maps.gstatic.com/intl/en_us/mapfiles/transparent.png" width="21" /> <br />
<span class="pp-headline-item pp-headline-address" dir="ltr">701 S Al Davis Rd, New Orleans, LA 70123-7304</span> <span class="pp-headline-item pp-headline-phone"> <span class="telephone" dir="ltr"> <nobr>(504) 831-9500</nobr></span></span> </blockquote><i>I ask for Mr. Anderson, he is the older gentleman. They usually can come out the same day and he is very honest and will fix things the right way the first time. </i><br />
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Plumber <br />
<blockquote><div class="maxtitle title"><span style="display: none; float: right; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-left: 12px; position: relative;"><span class="hotel-pricefield"><span class="hotel-price" dir="ltr"></span><span class="hotel-price-arrow"> ▼ </span></span></span><span dir="ltr" id="place-title"><b>Acadian Plumbing</b> & Drain LLC</span><span style="display: none;"><span id="place-title"></span></span><span style="display: none;">Address:</span><span class="no-wrap"><img alt="Station is accessible" class="tsch-whlchr" height="14" src="http://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/transit/iw/misc/wheelchair2.png" style="display: none;" title="Station is accessible" width="14" /><img class="noprint unstarred" id="iwstar" src="http://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/transparent.png" /></span></div><div id="placestatus" style="display: none;"><span class="unver"></span><span class="rev secondary"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=592969619579365310&postID=257732828526717447" id="ssnottruerestore">Not true?</a></span><span class="rev secondary"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=592969619579365310&postID=257732828526717447" id="sshistory">Show all edits</a></span><span class="rev secondary"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=592969619579365310&postID=257732828526717447" id="ssnottruerap">Not true?</a></span></div><span class="rev secondary"></span><br />
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<div><span dir="ltr">28 West 27th Street</span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=ati+appliance,+metairie,+la&fb=1&gl=us&hq=ati+appliance,&hnear=Metairie,+LA&cid=1314148418995047941" style="display: none; text-decoration: underline;" target="_parent"></a></div><div><span dir="ltr">Kenner, LA 70062-4873</span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=ati+appliance,+metairie,+la&fb=1&gl=us&hq=ati+appliance,&hnear=Metairie,+LA&cid=1314148418995047941" style="display: none; text-decoration: underline;" target="_parent"></a></div><div style="display: none;"><br />
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<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=ati+appliance,+metairie,+la&fb=1&gl=us&hq=ati+appliance,&hnear=Metairie,+LA&cid=1314148418995047941" target="_parent">Get Directions</a></div></div><div class="phone"><span dir="ltr">(504) 367-9040</span><span dir="ltr" style="display: none;"></span><span class="type" style="display: none;"></span></div><div id="iwhomepage"><a class="a" dir="ltr" href="http://maps.google.com/local_url?q=http://www.acadianhydro.com/&dq=acadian+plumber,+metairie,+la&f=q&source=s_q&output=js&hl=en&geocode=&abauth=4d89f778ytDV-49VTnjsZ1QvqzjQt1MRmUw&aq=&vps=1&gl=us&g=701+S+Al+Davis+Rd,+New+Orleans,+LA+70123-7304&oi=miw&sa=X&ct=miw_link&cd=1&cad=homepage,cid:4411645500900071922&ei=C_iJTZeEIJfwyAWxtoyuCQ&s=ANYYN7lzxfYsDSHUX7CcLQJ18Yx5L2DVbQ" target="_blank">acadianhydro.com</a></div><div class="srva" id="iwsrva" style="display: none;"><div><span class="b">Area served:</span> <span id="iwsrvaname"></span> - </div></div><div class="rescat" style="display: none;">Category: </div><div class="creative-text" style="display: none;"><span class="url"></span></div><div class="unver" style="display: none;">Unverified listing</div></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><div><div id=""><div class="rimg"><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=4411645500900071922&q=acadian+plumber,+metairie,+la&gl=us&hl=en&cd=1&cad=src:ppiwlink&ei=C_iJTZeEIJfwyAWxtoyuCQ&sig2=YmOMl1sPua3r4Z3NKYti_g&dtab=5" id="iwphoto_A"><img alt="Photo" border="0" src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRrcVsSEd0KlD79ijL9pxy_0IAPgaJervFIfdXotkRSyAGOFp-k4e2Kb_I" /></a></div></div></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table></blockquote><i>Again, an honest plumber. Go figure! They get the work done right away and right the first time. </i><br />
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AC Repair<br />
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<blockquote><div class="maxtitle title"><span style="display: none; float: right; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-left: 12px; position: relative;"><span class="hotel-pricefield"><span class="hotel-price" dir="ltr"></span><span class="hotel-price-arrow"> ▼ </span></span></span><span dir="ltr" id="place-title"><b>Diaz</b> Air Conditioning Services</span><span style="display: none;"><span id="place-title"></span></span><span style="display: none;">Address:</span><span class="no-wrap"><img alt="Station is accessible" class="tsch-whlchr" height="14" src="http://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/transit/iw/misc/wheelchair2.png" style="display: none;" title="Station is accessible" width="14" /><img class="noprint unstarred" id="iwstar" src="http://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/transparent.png" /></span></div><div id="placestatus" style="display: none;"><span class="unver"></span><span class="rev secondary"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=592969619579365310&postID=257732828526717447" id="ssnottruerestore">Not true?</a></span><span class="rev secondary"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=592969619579365310&postID=257732828526717447" id="sshistory">Show all edits</a></span><span class="rev secondary"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=592969619579365310&postID=257732828526717447" id="ssnottruerap">Not true?</a></span></div><br />
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<i>Call Miguel. He comes out and does a terrific job! </i><br />
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Muffler - Exhaust Services<br />
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<i>I trust Terry for exhaust needs. He replaces my catalytic converter in about 20 minutes! He's now located on Vets, right past the airport. </i> <br />
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<div class="name lname" id="link_A_2"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=592969619579365310&postID=257732828526717447"><span class="pp-place-title"><b>Computer Worx</b></span></a><span class="detls secondary"><nobr></nobr></span> </div><span class="pp-headline-item pp-headline-address" dir="ltr">2011 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA</span> <span class="pp-headline-item pp-headline-phone"> <span class="telephone" dir="ltr"> <nobr>(504) 324-3343</nobr></span></span></blockquote><i>Chuck is a knowledgeable repair person. He is also the only person I would trust to completely wipe an old hard drive and do as he pleases with a computer that is past its expiration date. </i><br />
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<blockquote><i> </i> Felix's Electrical Services</blockquote><blockquote>504-350-4015 504-464-0712</blockquote><i>I totally recommend Felix for your home jobs AND commercial work. Not only is he my stepfather, but he is a great electrician too!</i><br />
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</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07730154335628149383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592969619579365310.post-39314097041853630072011-03-17T11:36:00.000-07:002011-03-17T11:36:36.955-07:00Metrychick's Recommendation - Computer Worx<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpmoij3EcAtsqFQmg4ZYasomAswYeTO9fQPDFBagCJ8xLASJkgHDoKQsabIqvd9DeKOko22rAEo70f_3tN5_trd2WgI4mM2vvr6GzoOdn8ldzwjjCMjLDPNLYeeuW4NW6btA2gW7kcp2M/s1600/199118_10150441391975463_520950462_17841152_6212838_s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="97" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpmoij3EcAtsqFQmg4ZYasomAswYeTO9fQPDFBagCJ8xLASJkgHDoKQsabIqvd9DeKOko22rAEo70f_3tN5_trd2WgI4mM2vvr6GzoOdn8ldzwjjCMjLDPNLYeeuW4NW6btA2gW7kcp2M/s200/199118_10150441391975463_520950462_17841152_6212838_s.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>When I am lucky enough to get really good service I like to share that company and that service with your. It helps if it is a locally run business that stands behind what they offer. I want to profile companies here and let's give them our business! <br />
Computer Worx is owned and operated by born and bred local boy, Chuck Slack. Chuck has over 10 year experience in computer work and has gotten me out of some tight spots! They are located on Metairie Road, in the little shopping strip right across from Regions (near Bonnabel and the snoball stand). <br />
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So, instead of hitting up the Ge3k Place in that local big box store or just dealing with it, give Computer Worx a call. My Lucy had her computers worked on last week and the best part - Chuck came to her HOUSE! No, unplugging and lugging! <br />
We do home and commercial computer repairs and networking.<br />
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We offer custom built computers and servers and offer set-up and maintenance on both. <br />
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Our custom built computers start at $599 with a 1 year warranty on parts and labor. So, if something goes wrong you don't have to send your computer off to get repaired. We carry all parts in stock.<br />
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We can come out to you on-site, we also offer local pick-up and delivery, and welcome walk-ins. <br />
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Our hours are Monday thru Friday, 9am-6pm and Saturday, noon-4pm. <br />
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Our virus removal is only $99.<br />
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Other services include but are not limited to dc jack repairs, laptop screen repairs, data transfer (if you just bought a new computer).<br />
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We will advise you if a repair is worth the money or not. We strive to make you, the customer happy and do what is in your best interest over making the sale. <br />
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Our turn around time is normally no 1-2 days in most cases (unless we have to order in a part for you). We will not send your computer away to be repaired. All repairs are done in shop. <br />
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Our diagnostic fee is $20, however that fee is waived if you have us do the repairs we recommend. <br />
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There is also a way for you to receive on-site service for as little as $40. <br />
We would be happy to give you more information on saving money with our service package.<br />
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Please feel free to call, e-mail or stop in with any questions you may have.<br />
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We are located at 2011 Metairie Rd. <br />
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<a href="mailto:computerworxnola@gmail.com">computerworxnola@gmail.com</a><br />
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You can also find us on Facebook:<br />
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They also have an awesome new referral program: Our referral program.... anyone you refer to us that uses our services and mentions your name gets you $5 off your next service.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07730154335628149383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592969619579365310.post-14838850515182969752011-03-15T20:16:00.001-07:002011-03-15T20:18:07.260-07:00Featured Artist - Cara Jouglard Photography!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.carajouglardphotography.com/"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcyzDINz9f3XuI-uhoeI3fjNsMkaLrMcu4GOU7ICh7FaJK_m-GUfBLY4jf2-E9DR6fuBfY1J_QtEjIn4csObfP5vL-tmOSg61YwvtiTWcLyFy1_tAnWvqguKpaO3qekBHuh-j8IKdYwYk/s1600/cjplogopeg-150x150.jpg" /></a></div><div>My friend, Cara has just started her photography business and I am she takes some REALLY beautiful photos!<br />
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I'm Cara, owner of Cara Jouglard Photography. I'm a custom photographer in the New Orleans area. I shoot on location and prefer to use natural light. I like to keep sessions relaxed and care free, I like letting children be children and following them around and capturing them at play and being natural. Feel free to bring changes of clothing and any thing from home that brings you and your family into the photographs. I will also bring a few things that I think will help make your photographs one of a kind. I want this experience to be about you and your family and I want your photographs to capture your personalities and spirits. Most of all I want you to have FUN!<br />
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Photography has always been a passion of mine. I've always been the one been the one behind the camera taking hundreds of pictures. I love capturing those moments that make you smile, laugh and even cry. My goal is to capture these little moments in time for you to love and treasure for years to come.<br />
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I have tried every SINGLE diet there is out there. At last count I did about 18 different diets. Obviously, they DON'T work!!! The only thing that has worked for me in the past was to eat well - eat WHOLE Natural foods and to work out. I KNOW! GENIUS! Who would have thunk it??? <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_ocAOlyl7A7mSrky7xB9qsUa_M3Flu8nJ1VYuzihVnM9t6NvBSdKTjHJlu_Epa_-J5VkWEkuTnqz8detMu8Fvvx9OOB3uLKesKhXI8VkbotgnuwEfboVkouKll4tOEaMqMCESKLGQik/s1600/warrior+Dash+Aftermath%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_ocAOlyl7A7mSrky7xB9qsUa_M3Flu8nJ1VYuzihVnM9t6NvBSdKTjHJlu_Epa_-J5VkWEkuTnqz8detMu8Fvvx9OOB3uLKesKhXI8VkbotgnuwEfboVkouKll4tOEaMqMCESKLGQik/s320/warrior+Dash+Aftermath%2521.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>So, now I need to make a commitment to myself! This weekend I competed in the <a href="http://warriordash.com/index.php">Warrior Dash</a>! If you don't know what it is Warrior Dash is the HARDEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE. It is a 5k with 13 obstacles sprinkled throughout in MUD and slime and it is TOUGH! Of course, it might have been a little easier if I had trained for it, but NOOO, that would have made sense. I was not ready at all. However, I finished! That's why I am crying in this picture. I didn't think I would have done it. I wanted to quit sooo many times but I kept chanting, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmyUkm2qlhA">"Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming!</a>" I don't want this accomplishment to be a footnote to my life. "Also completed the Warrior Dash - ONCE" Hell no. I knew as long as I kept putting one foot in front of the other I would be okay. I would make the right choices. I have to apply that to myself. Just keep making right choices - one step at a time. As long as I make right choice after right choice I'll get to where I want to be. If I make a wrong choice it is not a stop, but a break, like the ones that I would take to catch my breath on Saturday - take a deep breath and make the next choice a better one. <br />
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I have a perfectionist personality. It is soo all or nothing with me. If I can't do it perfectly then I don't want to do it at all. Are you familiar with this mentality? I just thought it was me until I heard about <a href="http://www.flylady.net/">Flylady</a>. She helped me admit it! <br />
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Everything I have read around here has said that just like in recovery you need to announce your intentions. I also think that I need to put it out into the universe, so here goes. I am committing to ME. For the first time in a LONG time I need to really focus on me, not doing this for anyone else. I just need to put myself first for a few and concentrate on me. I am not getting any younger and it's my turn, dammit! So, I am going to get healthy for me. As a wife and mom, do you have ANY idea how hard that is? There is always something that makes you think that you need to do for everyone else. <br />
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I'm going to make that list and check it twice! I am registered for the Crescent City Classic in 39 days. So, there is a lot of work to do to get me ready for that one! I will be ready! I want to be down at least 20 pounds by then. Then - there is our vacation to the mountains in June. I want to be able to hike with my family. <br />
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It's ON! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07730154335628149383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592969619579365310.post-17187596897206389332011-03-01T14:35:00.000-08:002011-03-01T14:35:35.723-08:00NOLA MOM Feature - Dixie Louviere of NOLA Chic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rhinestonefetish.com/"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZPpWYUEGFvtUao6KuNgwSQstiQU1xEiCv4lw5McuegJTqrVdbdfRNyFkVe1ROimvietGT58PyYu5kjxs9o6rZ4NCvVvRFqGVtEbal58N5Dac6sZvO1MPGCIG905obrVVWA5FeNEsgpE/s320/shirt2.bmp" width="240" /></a></div><br />
DL Creations is a jewelry and accessory boutique located at 4955 W. Napoleon Ave. in Metairie, LA. We have been in business since 2002. We carry jewlery, gifts, and our very popular rhinestone fleur de lis shirts, which we design and make in Metairie. We try to carry unique items that can't be found just anywhere.<br />
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We specialize in bling apparel for ladies and our clothing line is called NOLA Chic. NOLA Chic was created out of my love for New Orleans and the desire to offer fashionable and fun clothing in sizes that fit real women. Our NOLA Chic line features rhinestone, glitter and sequin embellished apparel, New Orleans themed of course. We have a huge assortment of fleur de lis rhinestone tees in sizes S-3X, and themed fleur de lis shirts are our specialty. NOLA Chic can be found in several boutiques throughout the state. <br />
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In addition to finished clothing, we also make and sell rhinestone iron-ons. You can bring your own shirt (adult shirts only, we do not apply transfers to children's clothes) to our store to have a design applied for a small fee. We also offer custom rhinestone designs. Since we make our shirts and appliques in Metairie, we have no minimum for custom designs, but we can accomodate large or bulk orders. Our rhinestone designs can be viewed online at <a href="http://www.rhinestonefetish.com/">www.rhinestonefetish.com</a><br />
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We currently make Fleur De Lis inspired Tee shirt designs. We have shirts focusing on local sports as well as holidays and seasonal specialties like our ladybug Fleur De Lis. As we have grown we have also started creating shirts to help raise money for charities. We have partnered with the second harvest food bank with our Save the Gulf shirt and with the Blue Star Mothers on our Camo Fleur De Lis. We are continuing to pursue other worthy causes to partner up with.<br />
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Our shirts can be purchased on line at <a href="http://myfleurdetee.com/">myfleurdetee.com</a> as well as local craft shows. Check our website as well as our facebook page for a listing of upcoming craft shows<br />
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I’m not from here but my husband is and so are my kids. We have two daughters, 4 and 1 and it appears we will be adding a third to our brood come July -- a delightful, yet unexpected surprise.<br />
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When I was pregnant with my first child, I took a prenatal yoga class at Wild Lotus (<a href="http://www.wildlotusyoga.com/">www.wildlotusyoga.com</a>). At the beginning of every class, the instructor would pose a question or thought of the day and invite a conversation. One particular day the question was this: <br />
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Does anyone know of any resources or support groups in the city for new, expecting moms? If so, please share with the group.<br />
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Dead silence.<br />
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So at the end of class, I raised my hand and offered to coordinate a get-together. I passed around a sheet of paper, collected email addresses and created a Google discussion group called nolaMommies.<br />
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We used the discussion group to coordinate activities, commiserate and share information. Within one year, our little group of 15 had grown to over 100.<br />
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Clearly there was a need for this type of support network and since we were all asking the same questions and sharing the same information and research about nannies, daycares, schools, resources, etc., it just made sense to create a public, central repository for this great information. <br />
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Thus <a href="http://www.nolaparent.com/">nolaParent </a>was born.<br />
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Three years later, <a href="http://www.nolaparent.com/">nolaParent</a> has over 1000 registered site users, 1500 newsletter subscribers and 1300 Facebook Friends. It is a very vibrant, very engaged community of parents.<br />
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My hope for <a href="http://www.nolaparent.com/">nolaParent</a> is to create a conversation where we learn from each other’s successes and failures. As parents, we are our greatest resources. <br />
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One of the most valuable experiences I have had in developing the <a href="http://www.nolaparent.com/">nolaParen</a>t community is that I have come to appreciate other people’s choices and perspectives.<br />
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The more our conversations with each other grow, the more understanding and tolerance we have for each other.<br />
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It is my hope that <a href="http://www.nolaparent.com/">nolaParent</a> will be the conduit for these conversations.<br />
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Parenting can be a cruel, judgmental, and often times lonely world but if we take the time to listen to each other’s stories and learn from them, we (and our families) benefit.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nolaparent.com/">nolaParent </a>maintains a Resource Directory of relevant local businesses and organizations, an Activities Calendar, a library of articles written by local experts and parents, and a Classifieds section where parents can find local babysitters or sell old baby furniture.<br />
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Anyone can list their business for free in the directory (<a class="linkification-ext" href="http://bit.ly/ListYourBusiness" title="Linkification: http://bit.ly/ListYourBusiness">bit.ly/ListYourBusiness</a>) and submit an event to the Activities Calendar (<a class="linkification-ext" href="http://bit.ly/ActivitiesCalendar" title="Linkification: http://bit.ly/ActivitiesCalendar">http://bit.ly/ActivitiesCalendar</a>).<br />
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I publish a weekly newsletter every Wednesday that highlights upcoming events, fun facts and features new articles written by local experts and parents. You can register for it here: <a class="linkification-ext" href="http://bit.ly/WeeklyHighlights" title="Linkification: http://bit.ly/WeeklyHighlights">http://bit.ly/WeeklyHighlights</a><br />
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nolaParent also has a very active and engaged Facebook community (<a class="linkification-ext" href="http://facebook.com/nolaParent" title="Linkification: http://facebook.com/nolaParent">http://facebook.com/nolaParent</a>). I’m always posting fun and interesting content to the Facebook page and it is a great way to seek out other parent’s opinions.<br />
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I’m a stay-at-home mom with a toddler at school, a baby at home and one on the way. People always ask me how I “do it”. <br />
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The only answer that I have is that I love what I do. Developing the site, publishing the newsletter and finding new ways to support our local parenting community brings me joy.<br />
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We’ll see just how joyous I feel come July when Baby Bond #3 arrives...<br />
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Ashley Bond can be reached at <a class="linkification-ext" href="mailto:ashley@nolaParent.com" title="Linkification: mailto:ashley@nolaParent.com">ashley@nolaParent.com</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVGfKbgQgj60pFcyYtpoGNRha2FzMvk-s9D2CuBXDNvgsMaVk2zzU97A0nUEgI1eMrf8yeJEyA3b46ziEfd0gORG1XoMX0kCr_AhfxdylsZLS7SJefJjWFCz8iN_7k7xRjXHgWoZc1Sdg/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-02-15+at+7.49.15+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVGfKbgQgj60pFcyYtpoGNRha2FzMvk-s9D2CuBXDNvgsMaVk2zzU97A0nUEgI1eMrf8yeJEyA3b46ziEfd0gORG1XoMX0kCr_AhfxdylsZLS7SJefJjWFCz8iN_7k7xRjXHgWoZc1Sdg/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-02-15+at+7.49.15+AM.png" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07730154335628149383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592969619579365310.post-48585269599888816522011-02-21T14:03:00.000-08:002011-02-21T14:03:08.317-08:00Getting Older is sometimes no fun at all!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHlHRnNkLWTvoLuLLe7QNsriPx8PhOqF0mgKvozeUb1xgRTi_BVnGlfcxivNIQ-dsQ0KVIxxUQgEF5j3CjWkCuT7QrA7o6yJe31paHOXfWHlqdODbuqHoXoM7Srw3P4iPK8I7EcGeWQFo/s1600/oldphotos+1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHlHRnNkLWTvoLuLLe7QNsriPx8PhOqF0mgKvozeUb1xgRTi_BVnGlfcxivNIQ-dsQ0KVIxxUQgEF5j3CjWkCuT7QrA7o6yJe31paHOXfWHlqdODbuqHoXoM7Srw3P4iPK8I7EcGeWQFo/s320/oldphotos+1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>This week is a tough one for our family. My grandfather, Julio passed away Saturday night. He was our patriarch. My grandfather brought his wife and 9 children to this country back in '68. He came with no money and not able to speak the language. He even had to leave one of his children back in Cuba. He never owned a car but worked every single day. He walked everywhere. People knew him. The guy in the tall hat with the cigar. I will always remember the way he smelled, the way he laughed and the way he knew all the curse words in English. Any time he saw me it was, "Hey baby, how you feel?" We had a special relationship. The last 5 years were really tough ones. Tough on me, but tougher on him. He had to live in a home in Baton Rouge since Katrina. He got sick and just never recovered. During Katrina he stayed. He stayed with my grandma and one of my uncles in Redwood in Kenner. He had never evacuated for a hurricane in his life. He stayed for 5 days after the storm until we could get him out and to FL. It just wasn't safe for him to stay. Everything crumbled around him. He was a good man who was raised in a whole different world and did the best he could. I think that is all anyone could ask of him. Anytime I smell a cigar I will think of him - well, a really good, Cuban cigar, of course. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07730154335628149383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592969619579365310.post-4802260279251466452011-02-17T06:14:00.000-08:002011-02-17T06:14:42.232-08:00ADHD anyone?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrh9oI_ljZuQNI3SinDjWBWsJo8lg4Xe5ryuLGPJkUrL7vZjIhdsu1GToKl0LgHJQEd1numPVN8hmkCRpywQ0rh8gsJMKJkJjQoDqg1BO1veh07cWRN2kPLGOd2O6_cdE2-DTAJFvpL00/s1600/ants-in-pants.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrh9oI_ljZuQNI3SinDjWBWsJo8lg4Xe5ryuLGPJkUrL7vZjIhdsu1GToKl0LgHJQEd1numPVN8hmkCRpywQ0rh8gsJMKJkJjQoDqg1BO1veh07cWRN2kPLGOd2O6_cdE2-DTAJFvpL00/s320/ants-in-pants.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I am supposed to be getting dressed for the day, but I am stuck in Procrastination Station. Part of that is because I have to go to the convention center and sit until 5pm. I am not a sitter. I have to be doing SOMETHING. If not, I WILL drive you nuts. I will talk ALL DAY. I hate being bored. Part of this show I am doing is that a lot of the day is a few people in and out of the exhibition hall because they are in and out of classes all day. There is only a little bit of time that is designated for them to visit the hall. The good part is that I will bring a lot of images to cut and things like that, but wow, am I not cut out to just sit there. <br />
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The other sad part is that the thought of working 8-5 all day in one place kind of freaks me out. I havent had to work a schedule like that since '03. I work TONS of hours on my own, but having to be confined is hard for me. Do you have any cheese I can have with my wine?<br />
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Can you sit still? Are you someone who can just sit around or are you like me? Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07730154335628149383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592969619579365310.post-70506969300433678832011-02-14T20:52:00.000-08:002011-02-14T20:52:33.827-08:00Parenting can SUCK!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheofbQu1S8x49RAkTfN13cEo79v9v5WeouFPF8SE5VoKYjiVa9Z-YBID3wsiWo6oJwbeEurxeeeFNvu9bdCniOxser7e4uI-XA8Q7oWIdzxit3Jp3nrRBXINXeqmCCfp8wWdnX9ubioJA/s1600/gmbm_lg.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheofbQu1S8x49RAkTfN13cEo79v9v5WeouFPF8SE5VoKYjiVa9Z-YBID3wsiWo6oJwbeEurxeeeFNvu9bdCniOxser7e4uI-XA8Q7oWIdzxit3Jp3nrRBXINXeqmCCfp8wWdnX9ubioJA/s1600/gmbm_lg.gif" /></a></div>Sometimes being a "GOOD MOM" is not so fun. Tonight I had to be the heavy a little with MG and that didnt make me happy. I didnt want to make her share her sweatshirt. It IS her shirt. Her sister DOES have her own. I understand all of that. It was the POINT. Gawd, I hate having to make a point sometimes. Here's the deelio. MG promised B's Bestie that she could borrow her "Thing 2" sweatshirt so the BFFs could match. Well, B ticked off MG and when MG heard B get up the next morning she scurried over to her closet and PUT ON the sweatshirt so her sister could not borrow it. So typical Little Sister behavior that I really wanted to laugh. However, it is not the RIGHT thing to do. If it was just her sister then you give a break and see her side. I am trying to raise my kids to be considerate of others. Tonight I had to make her see that she was wrong and it wasn't mean to her sister, but to the Bestie. Poor thing. It pissed her off, but then made her sad. It made me a little happy that she understood it. <br />
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Sometimes parenting just sucks, but I wouldnt have it any other way. <br />
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Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and more than ever this year I am really thinking of what it really means to me. Mainly, that is because this cold has been kicking this Metry Chick's butt and I haven't felt up to doing any kind of shopping or surprising. I am thankful for being a little under the weather (I know, WHAT?!?) But I am. Being sick this week has made me think about what being my valentine is really about. I have been watching a LOT of TV. WOW! I can tell you that it is NOT a diamond heart or any type of jewelry. Sarge bought me a beautiful snowflake for Christmas and I like that ice. It is not really chocolate (Lord knows my butt doesn't need it), but I am NOT going to refuse any chocolate right now. To me this week it is really babying me when I don't feel good and asking if you can get me anything from the kitchen. It is a warm bowl of soup or a box of tissue. Those are my valentine's gifts. It is sitting on the couch with me and NOT turning up the volume when I am coughing, but asking if I am ok. (I really HATE that commercial for cough syrup. How RUDE!). <br />
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I think it is really really easy to see romance go out the window really fast these days. You get busy with life and just forget. Romance does not have to be champagne and roses, it is much better as a hand hold while watching the news, a pat on the butt while you're feeding the dog, or even just asking about your day. That is real romance. You can keep your Valentine's Day, give me the other 364 - but I'll take the chocolates. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07730154335628149383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592969619579365310.post-34958664090746529352011-02-10T12:34:00.000-08:002011-02-10T12:34:51.370-08:00Sick Mom? What's that???<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn-rEdvQQ2WE1CX1k1wBcgbEforJM71waOo9ESS9ZJ5GlF6PO9YvdDUKZwK6tAUkKR7BtFEcDDaTZvcTFlXqRIAwT1N8lnnR34mlr_c5PM6uQlehEGRuHtbAywq8NzzQ7RPNt8xjy_Lbo/s1600/dro0206l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn-rEdvQQ2WE1CX1k1wBcgbEforJM71waOo9ESS9ZJ5GlF6PO9YvdDUKZwK6tAUkKR7BtFEcDDaTZvcTFlXqRIAwT1N8lnnR34mlr_c5PM6uQlehEGRuHtbAywq8NzzQ7RPNt8xjy_Lbo/s320/dro0206l.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>What is it like being a sick mom? Well, it's a lot like being a well mom, just a little more in slow motion, a little more sleep deprived and a little grouchy! This week I am under the weather with bronchitis and an ear infection. Double ow! Last Spring I got sick like this and was in bed for about 4 days straight and waiting too long to go to the doctor and came down with pneumonia. So, this year I am trying to avoid that, but being sick and a mom is never easy. Did you know that there is actually a Facebook Group called "<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=321264061918">Being Sick as a Mother Should be Illegal</a>"? Yep. Their mission statement, <i>As if we don't have enough to deal with. When the kids are sick, who takes care of them? Mom. When Dad is sick, who takes care of him? Mom. They just get to laze around until they get better, being waited on hand and foot by the lady of the house - as it should be. I'm not complaining about that. But when Mom is sick, things still have to get done - laundry must be washed, food must be cooked, floors must be swept, children must be kept from dying, etc. Being a sick mom is a miserable existence. When mommy is sick, everyone suffers. Therefore, I vote that it should be illegal or outlawed or against nature or whatever it takes for it to not happen anymore. Who's with me?!</i><br />
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I have to agree. Being sick does suck. I still have to take care of everything although Sarge does help. I guess I am just feeling whiny and overwhelmed by my evening. I have to get 3 girls ready for dance team pics today and as my bonus kid's dad said, "that is more of a mommy thing than a daddy thing" and I agree. That is part of my job. I will get them ready, nag Sarge into dropping them off and staying to make sure they look good, and then collapse on the couch. <br />
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Is it wrong that even at 35 the first person I want is my mom?! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07730154335628149383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592969619579365310.post-26657618502713226592011-02-07T14:36:00.000-08:002011-02-07T21:08:02.568-08:00HELP! I was drowning in Paper!!!I HATE clutter and disorganization, but a lot of time I feel like I am drowning in it. This year I am heeding <a href="http://www.flylady.net/">Flylady's</a> advice that I can not organize clutter, I need to get RID of it. I am working hard on that. My friend, Shirley of <a href="http://www.wildblueberryink.com/">WildBlueBerryInk, </a> was a great motivator to me this week. She posted a new <a href="http://wildblueberryink.com/blog/?p=2792">blog</a> about some home organization. Not only does she post some awesome pics of her little chicklet, but she also has some awesome ideas! She recommended <a href="http://www.simplify101.com/create-home-reference-binder.php">Simplify101</a> and their organization binder! It is free and LIGHTBULB! Flylady has been toting the virtues of this kind of binder or home control journal for years and I have tried over and over, but I get bogged down in creating and perfecting my "routines" that I never get it off the ground.<br />
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It was thanks to this awesome post and I made a decision. I was going to do this and not just once, but one for the home and one for <a href="http://www.metrychick.com/">MetryChick</a>. Working at home is never as easy as everyone assumes. It is not all sunshine and giggles. You have to be able to balance home and work, all in the same space and working around everyone else. I also have a small house, so my workspace is at a premium. I am forever going through paperwork, moving paperwork and all that kind of stuff. Add to that the fact that I absolutely hate to file and you have a disaster.<br />
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So I started by printing out the manual and after reading it I made my own categories for my business. What works for me!<br />
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I really love it! Not only does it look cool, but when I go between the studio and the desk it travels with me and I have everything to work with all in one place. I have been using it and so far, so good. I am leaving it flexible and treating it like a living object, so I can adjust if I need to.<br />
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Thank you Shirley for spurring me on with this project. My business will thank you!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07730154335628149383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592969619579365310.post-1017271330473108852011-01-24T09:28:00.000-08:002011-01-24T09:28:49.820-08:00I was a Femme Fatale!I was featured on <a href="http://nolafemmes.com/">NOLAFemmes.com</a> as their Femme Fatale Friday! It was such an honor!<br />
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<div class="posttop"> <h2 class="posttitle"><a href="http://nolafemmes.com/2011/01/21/femme-fatale-friday-metrychick/" rel="bookmark" title="Permalink to Femme Fatale Friday: MetryChick">Femme Fatale Friday: MetryChick</a></h2><div class="postmetatop"> <div class="categs"> Filed under: <a href="http://en.wordpress.com/tag/art/" rel="category tag" title="View all posts in Art">Art</a>, <a href="http://en.wordpress.com/tag/women/" rel="category tag" title="View all posts in Women">Women</a>, <a href="http://en.wordpress.com/tag/new-orleans-women/" rel="category tag" title="View all posts in New Orleans Women">New Orleans Women</a>, <a href="http://en.wordpress.com/tag/in-business/" rel="category tag" title="View all posts in In Business">In Business</a> by Charlotte — <a href="http://nolafemmes.com/2011/01/21/femme-fatale-friday-metrychick/#comments" title="Comment on Femme Fatale Friday: MetryChick">3 Comments</a> </div><div class="date"><span>January 21, 2011</span></div></div></div><a href="http://nolafemmes.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/metrychick-photo.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2932" height="225" src="http://nolafemmes.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/metrychick-photo.jpg?w=300&h=225" title="Metrychick Photo" width="300" /></a>Today we’re featuring New Orleans’ jewelry and home accessories designer Celeste Haar of <a href="http://www.metrychick.com/Metrychick/Home_Sweet_Home/Home_Sweet_Home.html">MetryChick</a>. Celeste describes her designs as “NOLA Style With Metry Attitude” and specializes in original hand-crafted jewelry and hand etched glass home accessories. I talked to Celeste recently for the scoop behind her unique designs.<br />
<strong>How long have you been making jewelry and home accessories and what inspired you to choose this craft?</strong><br />
I started MetryChick in 2007. I taught myself how to etch glass after needing some Christmas gifts and looking to do something different. Since I taught myself I didn’t know about using stencils so I learned the hard way for a while. I got used to it and still don’t use stencils in any of my etching – this allows my etching to be very detailed and nothing is off limits. The saying is that you have to break a lot of eggs to make a good omelet and I seemed to break a lot of glass in the beginning until I got the hang of it. I also made a lot of UGLY glasses. My mom still has some of those – gawd bless her! I expanded into jewelry in 2008 as a way to increase the portability of my items at festivals and shows. My family was affected by a layoff and I needed to broaden my business base, so I took glass and expanded into jewelry. I have an obsession for all things glass – kind of like a barracuda, I love shiny things!<br />
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<strong>Is it your full-time occupation?</strong><br />
I was working part time in childcare until June, 2010. MetryChick.com is now my full time obsession.<br />
<strong> What is your earliest recollection of design and art as a passion?</strong><br />
I have always been that kid that was drawing or writing or reading. I believe that my love of art and design came directly out of my love for reading. It really sparked my imagination. I learned how to cross stitch when I was about 7 for my new cousin. That was the first craft I remember making.<br />
<strong>Tell us a bit about your creative process. Do you start a project with a beginning, middle and ending in mind or does it evolve as you go?</strong><br />
My creative process is kind of fluid. I usually start the project with the finish in mind. I know in my mind’s eye what I want the finish product to look like. I think my mind’s eye is a little nearsighted because the finished product is kind of blurry and I need to flesh out the final details. I am also a little ADD with my process. I can never have just one thing going. I usually have 2 or 3 at one time.<br />
<strong> Do you have a favorite place where you design that’s particularly conducive to your creativity?</strong><br />
Sitting at my computer is where I usually get my ideas and start research or graphic design from there. I would love to say that it is sitting under the oaks at City Park, but really, it’s the computer.<a href="http://nolafemmes.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/celeste3.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2925" height="300" src="http://nolafemmes.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/celeste3.jpg?w=214&h=300" title="celeste3" width="214" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Do you have any tips you can share regarding motivation and/or discipline in completing project?</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong></strong>Treat your work and projects as living and breathing beings. You have to tend to them until they are grown.</div><strong>Who’s work has inspired yours?</strong><br />
A love of all things New Orleans was instilled in me by my Dad. My grandfather was a milk man for Borden’s so we would ride around the city talking about PawPaw’s routes and customers. That love was reinforced by a long time family friend, Gasper J. “Buddy” Stall. “Uncle” Buddy was a staple in my life as I grew up and I read and still have every single one of his books. I am a plethora of odd New Orleans trivia thanks to Uncle Buddy. His research of the city and state showed that history can be fun and that all sides of stories have to be fleshed out. It was through this love of all things in New Orleans history that I created and expanded my business.<br />
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<strong>Where do you see yourself and your work in 5 years</strong>?<br />
World Domination. LOL! I see myself constantly growing and expanding. I think that if you let your art plateau or stop evolving that it will do just that. I always aim to make customers and not sales. I just believe in possibility and know that if I continue to put good Karma out into the world that it will come back to me. I just keep on planning not to plan too much. Life is too much fun of a journey to keep making plans. I am excited to see where I will evolve to in 5 years.<br />
<strong> Where can we buy your designs?</strong><br />
You can shop online at Metrychick.com, or at any of these retailers that carry MetryChick – this list is always expanding!<br />
Aluj Salon, Arthur Hutton Salon, Daydream Massage, DeJaVu Interiors, Designer’s Gallery, Fleurty Girl, Fun Rock’n Stuff, Pop City & Booty’s Fun Rockn’ Stuff You Want, Jazz Boutique, Milan Hair Salon, My Oh My gifts, Our Little Secrets, Paradise Cafe, Regan’s Hair Salon – Now Salon Sanity, Rose Lynn’s Hallmark, Serenity Day Spa and Gifts, TileMax, Touro Gift Shop <br />
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I am Lauren Danos Manuel, the owner and creator of Design A Latte, an online boutique of personalized clothes and gifts. I'm a wife to the Poppa, mother of my two angels, and a working stay at home mom. While multitasking with a coffee ALWAYS in hand, I continue my passion for design and all things monogrammed. <br />
Don’t send your child to school in a store bought shirt with the possibility of someone matching – design one for the holiday or event to let them stand out! Have a birthday party theme – create the perfect outfit to coordinate! Do you need an ideal wedding gift to match with the bridal colors or the couple’s personality? How about a personalized hostess gift for a dinner party you are attending?! <br />
Design A Latte makes shopping easy and allows you, the shopper to become the designer. Simply (grab a latte!), head over to Facebook, click on the photos tab, select a product, and then a design, appliqué and/or font. If you need some inspiration simply click on customers’ photo album – remember you are the designer and can mix and match! My monogramming and appliqués can be applied to (but not limiting to) the following clothing options: onesies, t-shirts, A-line dresses, baby bloomers, and JonJons . Great gift ideas are bib and matching burp clothes, kitchen or bath linens, totes/purses, market baskets, or coffee cups just to name a few. <br />
What’s HOT now? Valentine’s cupids and love machines perfect for the magical love day, Mardi Gras masks designs to celebrate in true purple, green, and gold fashion, a little green leprechaun, or adorable Easter bunnies designs. All mentioned are perfect on clothing or kitchen/bath linens! Check out our Facebook page for daily additions to the holiday designs.<br />
All orders can be emailed directly to designalatte@gmail.com<br />
My goal is to give you easy access to irresistible, unique gifts and fabulous fashion including jewelry and accessories…all in one place with the conveniences of shopping online (I won’t tell if your shopping in you pjs!) I hope you enjoy your visit to Design A Latte and will be inspired to share our site with a friend! Mention that you heard about us via Metrychick.com and receive 10% off your order! <br />
Thank you Metrychick.com and to your amazing customers and don’t forget to Enjoy a Latte!<br />
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