http://tabithamason.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Tabitha M. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:34:02 GMT 2010-01-03T13:34:02Z 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=281474977856379 The past 12 weeks have flown by, and I am happy to have gotten to spend so much time at home with my little ones--I know that not everyone can take that much time off.  When I tip-toed out of the . . . Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:05:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977856379 Tabitha M. 2009-10-16T13:05:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977787116 On August 12, I requested a $25 Target card from Gather as well as from Chase Leisure Rewards (my bank's program).  I got my card from Chase last week, but my card from Gather still shows as "processing".  . . . Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:22:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977787116 Tabitha M. 2009-08-25T12:22:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977784749 I'm going to gain 5 pounds for my birthday, I think.  In my email today, I got: a coupon for a free creation at Cold Stone Creamery (YUM!) a coupon for a free burger at Red Robin a coupon . . . Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:36:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977784749 Tabitha M. 2009-08-23T16:36:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977781645 I really, practically, got a full-night's sleep last night.  I know it won't happen with any regularity for a while, so I truly do appreciate it.  The baby & I went to sleep at 9:30 last . . . Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:52:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977781645 Tabitha M. 2009-08-20T18:52:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773919 Kroger is running a promotion where you get two free gallons of milk with the purchase of 4 qualifying products.  I love it when they do this! I got 2 boxes of Frosted Mini-Wheats, on sale 4/$10 . . . Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:22:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773919 Tabitha M. 2009-08-14T17:22:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770034 We took Tom to the doctor for his first check up today.  When he was born, he weighed 8lbs 6oz, but he was down to 8lb 1oz when we left the hospital.  He weighed in at 8lbs 12 oz today, in the . . . Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:55:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770034 Tabitha M. 2009-08-11T19:55:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977766482 Monday night, bored after a full week of maternity leave without any maternity, I joined a group of tour operators for dinner where I work. While John couldn't believe I was "working", I was looking forward . . . Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:52:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977766482 Tabitha M. 2009-08-07T16:52:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977752055 Here's one of the dishes I put in the freezer this weekend: Sicilian Casserole Prep:  20 minutes Cook:  30 minutes (must thaw before cooking) Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 onion, chopped . . . Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:11:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977752055 Tabitha M. 2009-07-27T12:11:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977751469 I've never cooked ahead before, but with my due date coming up this week and a 2-year old already keeping me busy, I used his nap time yesterday to get three casseroles in the freezer.  I'll share . . . Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:06:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977751469 Tabitha M. 2009-07-26T21:06:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746270 So, as I'm preparing to take 12 weeks off of work, I get a letter in the mail yesterday letting me know my first student loan payment (of $250 per month) is due August 7.  EEK!  There is no . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:53:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746270 Tabitha M. 2009-07-22T15:53:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745238 I'm just 100 points shy of a gift card.  I'm trying to redeem as many Target cards as I can through Gather, my Chase rewards program, etc... as I really need a dresser for my son (heck, we need a . . . Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:17:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745238 Tabitha M. 2009-07-21T20:17:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743773 Well, my due date is 10 days from today.  I am planning on working through Thursday, then I'll start my maternity leave on Friday, the first day of the next pay period.  I'm excited and nervous . . . Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:30:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743773 Tabitha M. 2009-07-20T19:30:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977740329 Here's what I got during my last shopping trip: 3 boxes of Kleenex, normally $1.79, on sale for $1.29 (3/$3.90); I had a $.50 off coupon, which was doubled, so I got three boxes for $2.90 or $.97 . . . Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:52:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977740329 Tabitha M. 2009-07-17T12:52:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977733956 We're looking to take our 2-year old to a water park hotel at the end of August/beginning of September.  Recommendations?  I don't mind spending money if the property is really worth it.  . . . Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:52:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977733956 Tabitha M. 2009-07-10T15:52:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977731359 I've got to go to Washington D.C. for business in January--I've never been there before.  It's right around the time of my husband's birthday, so we've decided to have him fly along and spend a couple . . . Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:24:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977731359 Tabitha M. 2009-07-07T18:24:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722919 It was really good.  I was worried we'd have to wait, as it was 7:00 on Friday night, but thanks to the Michigan economy we got right in :)  I showed our waitress my "buy one entree, get one . . . Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:47:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722919 Tabitha M. 2009-06-27T14:47:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722303 I don't wear alot of makeup, but I do like lip gloss, so I was excited to get this new campaign.  My husband was so happy I got the last Off campaign, but this one is all for me!  :) Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:37:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722303 Tabitha M. 2009-06-26T17:37:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722067 Man, they've been giving away prints non-stop lately, it seems! code = FREEPRINTS Enjoy! Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:15:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722067 Tabitha M. 2009-06-26T12:15:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721095 It's hot everywhere right now, right?  Yesterday in mid-Michigan, it got up into the 90's.  My car actually showed a temp of 100 for around an hour.  The old home we live in is an oven, . . . Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:12:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721095 Tabitha M. 2009-06-25T12:12:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720247 I love free stuff.  I haven't been to a concert in AGES, but I won two VIP tickets and VIP parking, so my husband and I are definitely going to go.  I'll be 37 weeks pregnant, but I want to . . . Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:42:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720247 Tabitha M. 2009-06-24T15:42:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719363 Wow, thanks, Gather!  I would never have tried these without the coupons I got, but I am so glad I did.  My husband and I were thrilled with the sandwiches! Our favorite was the Turkey & . . . Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:10:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719363 Tabitha M. 2009-06-23T17:10:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716613 It's just horrribbblle here in mid-Michigan!  It did storm overnight, but today it's again 80+ degrees and so humid.  I had to turn the air on last night so I could sleep.  Blah!  . . . Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:55:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716613 Tabitha M. 2009-06-20T14:55:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714947 I can check my credit report without it hurting my credit, right?  As opposed to when a lender checks my credit? Do you know of a good source for getting your credit report?  Yes, I've seen . . . Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:37:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714947 Tabitha M. 2009-06-18T20:37:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714869 Here's a deal for you... Use the code FREEPRINTS to get 50 Free 4X6 prints! Enjoy! Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:06:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714869 Tabitha M. 2009-06-18T19:06:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714566 My son had to have a circumcision revision at 8 months.  Six months later, we took him back to the specialist, as he was still looking quite red and puffy.  The doctor assured us he was healing . . . Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:32:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714566 Tabitha M. 2009-06-18T13:32:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712611 Friday, there was an ad in the paper for a great house not far from where we're living now.  I talk to my husband about it on Saturday.  We drive by and like the looks of it.  I call on . . . Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:44:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712611 Tabitha M. 2009-06-16T13:44:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711720 So, I tried soaking the spot with Palmolive and then Dawn, but the grease spot was still there after I washed the shirt again.  I was so bummed! I ended up buying a liquid laundry soap from Shaklee . . . Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:56:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711720 Tabitha M. 2009-06-15T13:56:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709383 I know it's an older movie, but I remember thinking it looked good when it came out.  Netflix just brought it, so I'm going to watch it tomorrow while my dh is at work. Here's the basic plot: . . . Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:12:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709383 Tabitha M. 2009-06-12T19:12:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708059 We rented a little two-bedroom cottage on Lake Huron.  Unfortunately, it rained the whole time we were gone--serious, practically horizontal rain!  We didn't get to have a campfire on the beach, . . . Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:36:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708059 Tabitha M. 2009-06-11T13:36:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977703228 I thought he was dying!  After work, he complained that his vision was blurry (specifically, he could only see half of his line of vision clearly).  Then, he noticed his arm and lips were going . . . Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:43:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977703228 Tabitha M. 2009-06-06T13:43:07Z