http://tamcha.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Tammy N. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:25:34 GMT 2009-12-29T07:25:34Z 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=281474977722537 I'm trying to get more into on the Cap and Trade vote going on and all I can seem to find is news about Michael Jackson!  HLN - Michael Jackson... CNN- Michael Jackson... MSNBC - Michael Jackson... . . . Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:44:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722537 Tammy N. 2009-06-26T22:44:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720214 While the media focuses on Health Care, Jon & Kate, Iran, North Korea, etc.... The House and Senate prepare to vote on Cap & Trade and Card Check... this WEEK! Where is all of the coverage of . . . Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:02:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720214 Tammy N. 2009-06-24T15:02:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719626 Los Angeles halted DNA testing in criminal cases this past May.  The program ran out of money.  Samples collected for testing will remain on the shelves while officials hope for a grant or other . . . Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:43:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719626 Tammy N. 2009-06-23T21:43:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709950 I cheated a little on this run and dind't put the (out of pocket) OOP on my CVS card.  As you read on, you will understand why! My end balances for Round 3 were $25.98 in Extra Care Bucks (ECBs) . . . Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:53:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709950 Tammy N. 2009-06-13T10:53:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709151 I didn't even know this was a bill... but in 1989 (twenty years ago!) there was a tax law added that taxed personal calls on a work cell phone as a "benefit" similar to the way the use of work . . . Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:33:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709151 Tammy N. 2009-06-12T14:33:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707990 I recently posted about my goal to gradually guide the family's diet toward a more vegetarian-based menu plan.   I have been slowly introducing new dishes, reducing the potion sizes of the meat . . . Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:46:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707990 Tammy N. 2009-06-11T11:46:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707250 One of the local shelters was showcased in the newspaper this weekend.  The title of the article was "No Vacancies".  It was an article about their recent influx of cats and kittens.. and the . . . Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:35:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707250 Tammy N. 2009-06-10T17:35:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705884 Ahmed Ghailani arrived in NY in the early hours today.  He will stand trial for his part in the US Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.  Those attacks are responsible for 224 deaths.  . . . Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:14:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705884 Tammy N. 2009-06-09T12:14:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705391 Nevaeh is the little 5-year old that went missing and is believed to have been found dead near a river.  I have been watching this story unfold and it is heartbreaking. Tonight on Nancy Grace, . . . Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:07:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705391 Tammy N. 2009-06-09T00:07:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705232 Hubby and I took our two youngest boys to Summer Camp at Bass Pro Shop this weekend.  Each of the boys got to bring a buddy and the 6 of us had a TON OF FUN throughout the day! The most well . . . Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:11:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705232 Tammy N. 2009-06-08T21:11:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704245 I didn't luck out and the get the email for $3/$15 or $4/$20 that some did... but I was still able to make a great run at CVS.  Armed with my Extra Care Bucks (ECBs) from previous weeks, my coupons, . . . Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:57:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704245 Tammy N. 2009-06-08T11:57:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977703900 Don't get me wrong.. We love our dog!  Jonas, a black-lab mix, has been a blessing to our family.  He was rescued from a neighbor that was going to "do away with him" by shooting him in the . . . Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:59:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977703900 Tammy N. 2009-06-07T11:59:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977702314 Each Friday is Free Chocolate Day!  You can log in to realchocolate  for a chance to win a coupon for a free Mars brand candy bar (M&M, Snickers, Dove, etc). I just logged in and won.... . . . Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:44:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977702314 Tammy N. 2009-06-05T13:44:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701848 Not sure if you know who Nevaeh is... but here's a piece I wrote about her last week. I'm watching Nancy Grace right now and she just announced "Breaking News".... it appears as though a body has . . . Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:11:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701848 Tammy N. 2009-06-05T00:11:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701606 First I get an email from Obama.. and now today I get one from David Axelrod! The latter coming from Cairo, Egypt... via his WhiteHouse.gov address of course!   Wow, I feel special... or maybe . . . Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:55:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701606 Tammy N. 2009-06-04T18:55:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701582 I have Media Center running.. it's on CNN right now.  They just aired the sickest story~ A husband hired a man from Craigslist to rape his own wife.  Where was he while this happening??  In . . . Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:20:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701582 Tammy N. 2009-06-04T18:20:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701274 That is the quick poll question on CNN today.  Your choices are... Yes, if the quality improves Yes, it is an American Company No, I'm happy with what I drive No, they've lost me forever . . . Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:13:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701274 Tammy N. 2009-06-04T13:13:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699209 I found this little critter "hanging out" on my front stoop when I went out to check the mail.              I have NO idea what it is... but it is a very . . . Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:10:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699209 Tammy N. 2009-06-02T17:10:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699202 I've had a great time testing out the different flavors of Crystal Light and I appreciate that I'm able to make it by the 1/2 gallon or by the glass (water bottle!).  It allows me to chose my drink . . . Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:02:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699202 Tammy N. 2009-06-02T17:02:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699139 Okay... I only made 12 cents (plus got to keep the goodies!)... but making money is better than paying money! Here's what I bought...           A 4-pack of BIC . . . Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:56:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699139 Tammy N. 2009-06-02T15:56:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697417 I've been doing some research into vegetarian cooking and would love to hear some recommendations on books, resources, etc.  Can you help! I have been googling/swagbucking for family-friendly (not . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 22:04:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697417 Tammy N. 2009-05-31T22:04:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697228 During the November 2008 elections, three members of the New Black Panthers (Minister King Samir Shabazz, Malik Zulu Shabazz and Jerry Jackson) were accused of voter coersion (among other things) at a . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 17:27:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697228 Tammy N. 2009-05-31T17:27:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696170 I'm ALWAYS looking for free or cheap entertainment for the kids!  I heard this morning (from The Good Deal Gal!) that Bass Pro Shop was offering free summer activities for the kids so I had to go . . . Sat, 30 May 2009 12:35:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696170 Tammy N. 2009-05-30T12:35:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694700 This story is so sad and aggrevating!  Nevaeh Buchanan went missing this past weekend.  The 5-year-old was outside playing, unsupervised, when she disappeared. The police now have . . . Thu, 28 May 2009 23:23:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694700 Tammy N. 2009-05-28T23:23:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694563 Seeing Rick S .'s post about Stocking Up On Snacks reminded me that I hadn't posted my Monday shopping trip.  It was very small, but since I did use the CVS gc I'm challenging myself to s`t`r`e`t`c`h... . . . Thu, 28 May 2009 20:32:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694563 Tammy N. 2009-05-28T20:32:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977692522 Listen very carefully.  Can you hear it? It's the sound of me, home alone.  No TV or stereo in the background.  No sound of children running about the house, no conversation with husband... . . . Tue, 26 May 2009 22:59:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977692522 Tammy N. 2009-05-26T22:59:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977691202 Each year my family goes to Andersonville National Cemetery to place flags at the graves of fallen Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen.  Members of our military from the Civil War until today . . . Mon, 25 May 2009 12:19:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977691202 Tammy N. 2009-05-25T12:19:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690708 I made a quick run to Publix grocers this morning.  I can't go to ANY store without checking out the clearance aisle!  LOL!  There is always something there that I can match with a coupon! . . . Sun, 24 May 2009 19:43:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690708 Tammy N. 2009-05-24T19:43:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690585 Great day at CVS today!  I was able to snag quite a bit... for just a couple of pennies... literally! As luck would have it, my CVS giftcard from gather arrived in yesterday's mail!   . . . Sun, 24 May 2009 15:59:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690585 Tammy N. 2009-05-24T15:59:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690509 Cecilia just posted an article about the   rising gas prices  in her area.  They are creeping up around us as well!  This reminded me of the website www.gasbuddy.com .  We . . . Sun, 24 May 2009 12:56:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690509 Tammy N. 2009-05-24T12:56:18Z