Tag Archives: family

The Almost X-Rated Garage Sale Reboot

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Jenny Hansen

Photo from YourHoustonNews.com After a weekend of family holiday time, I thought y’all might appreciate a family story about my grandmother and “The Almost X-Rated Garage Sale.” Since y’all are my posse, I’ll give you all the deets (except the parts … Continue reading →

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How to Survive “Turkey Block” and Other Thanksgiving-y Things

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Jenny Hansen

Oh my sweet potato pie! It’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S. and I am in the usual flurry. I had the flu last week, which was not a pretty thing as it brought my world to a screeching halt … Continue reading →

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My Week in Review — the Good, the Bad and the Cray-Cray

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Jenny Hansen

We just had one of the most bizarre weeks at my house. It was Father’s Day, so that part was good. My guy is the BEST daddy and we took him out for great food and beach time. Okay, she likes … Continue reading →

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The Almost X-Rated Garage Sale (Part 2)

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Jenny Hansen

In the last two weeks, the Hubs and I have engaged in the energy-sapping double-whammy of “garage sale” and “kid party” over back-to-back weekends. The kid party, complete with margaritas and a bounce house, was a blast. The garage sale? Oh, … Continue reading →

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The Pet of a Lifetime: I’ve Had One…Have You?

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Jenny Hansen

Since it was National Dog Day this week, I’m celebrating the pet who rocked my lifetime. Have you had one of those? The kind of pet who’s a member of the family, and who is mourned long after they’re gone? … Continue reading →

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Funeral Planning in a Crazy Family Is…Different

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Jenny Hansen

I’ve got my mama on my mind and, in honor of her and Jane Sadek, I had to put up this post. All of you who think I’m funny? I got it from my mama, who was way funnier. A quick run-down … Continue reading →

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Dirty-Minded Signage…”If You Know What I Mean”

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Jenny Hansen

My PT sadists guys are loving the blog. And since they are getting me to where I can walk again, when they ask for a post I give it! In honor of the helpful crew at California Therapy Solutions, I’m re-running one of my … Continue reading →

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Post-Surgery Questions I NEVER Thought I’d Be Asked

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Jenny Hansen

Things are rolling along at the Hansen House after hip surgery, and I have tons of fun visitors. My sister is in town and I have BFFs dropping in left and right to be sure I’m okay, which a girl … Continue reading →

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Family Christmas Parties Are SO Bloggable

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

Tis the season to party incessantly, isn’t it? And so much festivity packed into such a short time is bound to be filled with bloggable moments. One such moment occurred this weekend when we went to an annual party with … Continue reading →

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How Long Should It Take To Make Toast?

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

The Organization Gene runs through my family like a perfectly aligned river and the darn thing SKIPPED me. How bad does that suck? The only place I’m ever remotely organized is in my kitchen or on the computer. Even there, things can get sketchy. Continue reading →

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