Monthly Archives: January 2015

Coffee Virgin: Diet Coke and Wyler’s Light Rock My World

Posted on January 30, 2015 by blogqueendiane

I’ve never drunk a cup of coffee. Ever. My mom once told me I wasn’t not old enough and it would stunt my growth — and I believed her.

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Create a Happiness Jar — and Enrich Your Life in Less Than A Minute a Day

Posted on January 29, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Most of us receive numerous blessings, but we don’t stop very often to appreciate — or even notice — them. Part of being a happy person includes recognizing the good things that happen every day and being grateful for them.

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Roundabouts: The Perfect Solution to Relieve Traffic Congestion

Posted on January 28, 2015 by blogqueendiane

The city planners in my town (population: 75,000 — and the ninth fastest growing city in the U.S.) love to construct traffic circles, or roundabouts. They refer to them as “traffic calmers.” We have at least 16 roundabouts, with more … Continue reading →

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Captioned Phones: A Life Changer for Hearing-Impaired Individuals

Posted on January 27, 2015 by blogqueendiane

One of my family members is hearing-impaired, and the best gift I ever got her was a CapTel captioned phone. That device was a lifesaver, because otherwise we could never have a phone conversation.

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Ping Pong: Not Ready for the Olympics

Posted on January 26, 2015 by blogqueendiane

During September 2014, I published a post called Boost Happiness: Bring Back Fun Activities that Fell Along with Wayside. One of the things I always enjoyed and wanted to take up again was ping pong. Now, most people with that … Continue reading →

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More Embarrassing Stories — #4 in What Seems to be a Series…

Posted on January 23, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Do I have more embarrassing experiences than the average person? Or does everyone else just know enough to keep quiet about their misadventures? Here are some more dumb moves, in what seems to be a series of blog posts… 1) … Continue reading →

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The #1 Packing Tip You Need to Know

Posted on January 22, 2015 by blogqueendiane

The primary question to ask yourself before you begin packing is:

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Pass-Around-the-Office Internet Funnies

Posted on January 21, 2015 by blogqueendiane

If you haven’t seen these yet, hope you enjoy! I don’t need anger management. I need people to stop pissing me off! Old age is coming at a really bad time!

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Starting a Mothers Group Transformed My Life

Posted on January 20, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Starting a local mothers group was one of the best things I ever did. After I had a baby, I quit my full-time job as a bank manager and abruptly become an at-home mom.  As a former career woman and … Continue reading →

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Move Without Breaking a Sweat: An Insanely Helpful Moving Tip

Posted on January 19, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Excited to move, but have a limited budget and dread the back-breaking work of carrying heavy boxes and furniture out of your old place and into your new home? Your worries are over.

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