http://acire.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Erica M. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:14:20 GMT 2010-01-01T18:14:20Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977580407 Stumpy, my cat of 15 years, is leaving me today. Even though I have had a year to prepare for this day, it doesn't seem long enough. Stumpy was on medication for his thyroid. He had lost half . . . Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:11:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977580407 Erica M. 2009-02-01T18:11:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977568214  This is a great 30 minute meal that I think is delicious! Hope you like it! Chicken Broccoli Alfredo with Garlic Bread Recipe Prep Time:10 min Cook Time: 20 min Total Time: 30 min . . . Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:58:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977568214 Erica M. 2009-01-19T20:58:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520389 In an article by the New York Times, a Wal-Mart employee was opening the doors for shoppers as they came in and trampled him. This is just disgusting to me. I have to admit, I was out in the cold this . . . Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:45:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520389 Erica M. 2008-11-28T19:45:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977515368 If you read my post about " What Happened to Thanksgiving " then you'd know that we decorate our home for Christmas until after Thanksgiving. But this year I got caught in a trap. My . . . Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:57:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977515368 Erica M. 2008-11-23T14:57:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977513956 My wonderful husband let my daughter watch an episode of Scooby Doo that had a "giant" as the bad guy. Ever since my daughter (3) has been saying she sees giants everywhere. She is driving me . . . Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:41:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977513956 Erica M. 2008-11-21T20:41:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510552 Is it just me, or have we skipped Thanksgiving before it has even gotten here? My husband and his mother have already started the Christmas decorating. I have laid down the law and only allowed the basement . . . Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:16:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510552 Erica M. 2008-11-18T23:16:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977436955 I have a problem, I am in this campaign, and I don't want to create buzz because I don't believe in the product. I have been in a lot of campaigns, and created a lot of buzz, but I just don't . . . Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:48:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977436955 Erica M. 2008-09-02T15:48:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977412862 I recently had the opportunity to take flight on a balloon. I have to say it was one of the most exciting things I have ever done in my life. Here is the balloon that I am going . . . Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:11:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977412862 Erica M. 2008-08-03T22:11:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977398970 I just finished reading the book "I Break for Meltdowns: How to Handle the Most Exasperating Behavior of Your 2- to 5-year-old" and I really think I have hit the jackpot. I have picked out . . . Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:12:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977398970 Erica M. 2008-07-16T03:12:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977391506 I would like to welcome Jax to our family! He is a Cockapoo, one year old that we rescued from the Animal Rescue Leage of Des Moines. Thanks everyone who gave me the advice to go to a shelter, and not . . . Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:37:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977391506 Erica M. 2008-07-07T02:37:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977389019 I have my album. I have my paper, ribbons, decals, stickers, corner rounder and paper cutter. I just got my photos from snapfish delivered today. Now what do I do?  I am a graphic designer, . . . Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:49:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977389019 Erica M. 2008-07-03T19:49:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977383866 With the onset of spring a few months ago, I decided I didn't need my dryer anymore. I started hanging all my clothes outside on the line to dry. I had heard online of people ditching the high-electricity-using . . . Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:12:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977383866 Erica M. 2008-06-27T15:12:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977365616 My husband and I stopped in a Petland to look at the pets. I have been thinking of getting a dog. I really like the Bichon Frise, MaltiPoo or Maltese. Bad thing is I already have three cats. Two of them . . . Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:21:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977365616 Erica M. 2008-06-08T16:21:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977365598 Tornados have been tearing through Iowa this spring. Nothing has hit close to my home, but out at my grandparent's there was quite a bit of tree damage from high winds. Here are some pictures . . . Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:12:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977365598 Erica M. 2008-06-08T16:12:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977350574 Ok, maybe I am being a little dramatic, but my iPod is out of juice. I was getting behind on my podcasts, so I forgot to plug Blinko 2 (yes, I have named my iPod, doesn't everyone?) thus, she . . . Wed, 21 May 2008 19:21:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977350574 Erica M. 2008-05-21T19:21:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977331181 On my bikeride home last night, I snapped a few photos:   This is Casey's, my convenience store of choice. It takes about 64 bucks to fill the van. They have really good pizza, donuts . . . Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:04:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977331181 Erica M. 2008-04-24T16:04:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977330255 I was looking at my calendar, and it says that Arbor Day is on Thursday. I was bopping around Gather, and saw an article where they said it was Friday. So I had to do some research. Come to find out . . . Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:59:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977330255 Erica M. 2008-04-23T12:59:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977330247 And I feel great! Well, now that I have cooled down, I feel great. Who knew you could get so hot when it is only 50 degrees outside? I would really love to ride my bike everyday, but on days that I have . . . Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:42:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977330247 Erica M. 2008-04-23T12:42:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977306200 Has anyone ever gotten a call saying: "Hi this is Jeanette from the DAV. We will be in your neighborhood on Thursday; can we count on you for a donation? One bag is all we ask for." . . . Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:33:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977306200 Erica M. 2008-04-10T00:33:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291569 I wish a (seemingly very early in the year) Easter to all my Gather friends! I wondered why it seems Easter is so early, so I did a little research. I found some interesting info on Yahoo: The . . . Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:11:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291569 Erica M. 2008-03-23T15:11:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977282657 Just today I had a colleague mention that she could type "beef" with one hand, and while I was doing an update for a cookie site, I was able to type "Easter" with just my left hand. . . . Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:54:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977282657 Erica M. 2008-03-12T17:54:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977280183 This time next week, I will be in Burlington, IA at Fun City . They have an indoor waterpark, arcade, bowling alley, go carts, and a new casino. We are travelling with my husband's entire family, . . . Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:42:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977280183 Erica M. 2008-03-10T00:42:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977280151 I am glad the house voted out just Allison, I felt really bad for Ryan for being stuck with her. The same thing for Parker. I wonder if he will come back into the house tonight????/ Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:04:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977280151 Erica M. 2008-03-10T00:04:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977271703 Happy extra day to all my gather friends! Normally I don't really care about leap year, but this year it is bugging me. We have a short trip planned for spring break (third week of March) and it just . . . Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:32:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977271703 Erica M. 2008-02-29T13:32:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977270760 My husband and I spent three hours at the Chrystler dealership in town debating over the Town & Country and the Grand Caravan. We honestly want to pick between one or the other, since the dealership . . . Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:11:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977270760 Erica M. 2008-02-28T15:11:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977269329 This story broke last week, and continues to unfold. A woman with good intentions became ill, and wasn't able to care for the animals that she had taken in. She took some convincing, but finally gave . . . Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:54:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977269329 Erica M. 2008-02-27T02:54:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977269284 From the previews it looks like Amanda is getting rushed out on a strecher! Let's tune in and see what happens! Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:07:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977269284 Erica M. 2008-02-27T02:07:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977263554 It's on! Lets chat about Big Brother 9! Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:01:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977263554 Erica M. 2008-02-21T01:01:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977262731 Come and join me while we talk about Big Brother 9! Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:59:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977262731 Erica M. 2008-02-20T01:59:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261889 My daughter is completely obsessed with Jon & Kate plus 8, the show on TLC where two people had twins then septuplets. We call it "the baby show" in our house. We usually DVR the show and . . . Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:06:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261889 Erica M. 2008-02-19T03:06:18Z