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	<title>Nikki Fontaine &#187; Shopping</title>
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		<title>Pasta</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:54:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nikki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week I went a little crazy and bought 5 different kinds of pastas. The good thing about that is that the Hunts brand of spaghetti sauce was also on sale, for 89 cents a can. So I stocked up on 10 cans of sauce, including meat flavored, four cheese and traditional. The only thing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week I went a little crazy and bought 5 different kinds of pastas. The good thing about that is that the Hunts brand of spaghetti sauce was also on sale, for 89 cents a can. So I stocked up on 10 cans of sauce, including meat flavored, four cheese and traditional. The only thing left was to get a variety of cheeses. I bought mozarella, an italian blend of white cheeses, and ricotta. Now I can mix and match a variety of pasta dishes over the next couple of weeks.</p>
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		<title>What a great wedding yesterday</title>
		<link>http://nikkifontaine.com/2009/10/04/what-a-great-wedding-yesterday/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nikki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of my roommates sisters got married yesterday and we were all invited to the wedding.  It was absolutely beautiful and was simply a great wedding.  One of the things that made it so wonderful was the wedding favors they gave out.  Everyone went home with a memento of the day for each of us [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of my roommates sisters got married yesterday and we were all invited to the wedding.  It was absolutely beautiful and was simply a great wedding.  One of the things that made it so wonderful was the <a href="http://www.favorsbyserendipity.com" target="_blank">wedding favors</a> they gave out.  Everyone went home with a memento of the day for each of us to remember the celebration of these two wonderful people being joined in holy matrimony.  I have never been to a wedding where they gave out favors like that.</p>
<p>When you attend a wedding, you are there to celebrate two lives being joined.  Sure you have pictures you can look at and your own personal memories but wedding favors give you something tangible you can hold on to that makes you feel like a part of the celebration.  I had to know where the bride got these wonderful favors so that if and when I get married, I will surely have them at my wedding too.  There are a wide variety of favors you can purchase and give to the guests.</p>
<p>If you have a fall wedding, they offer favors by season, by theme if you choose a theme type wedding and you can even get coasters with a picture of the bride in her amazing dress to take home too.  How special is that and she found them all online?</p>
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		<title>You know I love a bargain</title>
		<link>http://nikkifontaine.com/2009/09/20/you-know-i-love-a-bargain/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:09:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nikki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have just signed up for Yoga classes.  I used to do Yoga when I was in college and just sort of forgot about it when I started working.  Now I have made a commitment to get back into it.  I really needed to find Yoga Accessories discount coupons so I could afford what I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have just signed up for Yoga classes.  I used to do Yoga when I was in college and just sort of forgot about it when I started working.  Now I have made a commitment to get back into it.  I really needed to find <a href="http://www.coupontrunk.com/coupon-codes/yogaaccessories/" target="_blank">Yoga Accessories discount coupons</a> so I could afford what I needed better and I found it.  You know I love a bargain.</p>
<p>Then one of my friends just had a baby and still needed some things for the new baby so I searched out <a href="http://www.coupontrunk.com/coupon-codes/landofnod/" target="_blank">Land of Nod discount coupons</a> and found the stroller that she wanted at a discount.   The Internet is such a great place to find bargains.</p>
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		<title>Oh yeah, fashion!</title>
		<link>http://nikkifontaine.com/2009/09/09/oh-yeah-fashion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nikki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing I can say about the new first lady is that Michele Obama has made quite a fashion statement in Washington DC and everywhere else in the country in all reality.  I love her style and the fact that she dresses in a fashion that many others could afford instead of only wearing high [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing I can say about the new first lady is that Michele Obama has made quite a fashion statement in Washington DC and everywhere else in the country in all reality.  I love her style and the fact that she dresses in a fashion that many others could afford instead of only wearing high priced designer clothes. Even her watches make a statement.  I&#8217;m sure you have heard plenty about her fashion sense but just in case you haven&#8217;t, you can check out the <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2009/04/03/2009-04-03_michelle_obama_jcrew_outfits_in_london_p.html" target="_blank">New York Daily News</a> and see a wonderful article on both Michele and her fashion sense.</p>
<p>One thing that I think will be under a lot of Christmas trees this Christmas is the <a href="http://store.jrdunn.com/toy-watch-toywatch-s/1901.htm" target="_blank">toy watch</a>.  Have you seen them?  They are absolutely a fashion statement that most women and girls will be dreaming of for Christmas.  I would call them the next <a href="http://fashionbombdaily.com/2009/06/splurge-of-the-day-michelle-obama-neon-toy-watch/" target="_blank">the Fashion Bomb</a> of the season.  I know I would love to have one so maybe I&#8217;ll have to buy myself one or add it to my Christmas list to Santa.  You still believe in Santa don&#8217;t you?  Well if not, you can expect a lump of coal in your stocking instead of the toy watch you were hoping for.</p>
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		<title>It can be overwhelming!!!</title>
		<link>http://nikkifontaine.com/2009/09/01/it-can-be-overwhelming/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nikki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I remember when I was in college and just how much it cost not only my parents but me also.  I tried to pay for everything I could but of course, my parents did help out.  There&#8217;s no way at all I could have gone to college full time and paid for it myself.  I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I remember when I was in college and just how much it cost not only my parents but me also.  I tried to pay for everything I could but of course, my parents did help out.  There&#8217;s no way at all I could have gone to college full time and paid for it myself.  I ended up so far in debt that I needed to check out a <a href="http://consolidatedcredit.org/debt-learning-center/college-and-credit.aspx" target="_blank">college debt guide</a> to help me out.  I had so many college loans that it was overwhelming at times.</p>
<p>What I ended up doing was checking into debt consolidation.  It was my only option unless I wanted to live with my parents for about 5 years after I graduated so I could afford to pay the loans.  I sure couldn&#8217;t afford to rent an apartment, pay for a car and insurance, and we must not forget food.  With <a href="http://www.consolidatedcredit.org/" target="_blank">debt consolidation</a>, I was able to have just one payment which was a lot less than all of the payments combined which allowed me to do what I was supposed to do which was to leave the nest.</p>
<p>Now I have a place of my own, a nice car and food on the table.  I can even afford to go out and buy what I need from time to time but none of that would have been possible without it.</p>
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		<title>We need new business cards at work</title>
		<link>http://nikkifontaine.com/2009/08/12/we-need-new-business-cards-at-work/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nikki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well it seems I&#8217;m the &#8216;go to&#8217; girl when ever they need new things at work.  I had to find and order the new Christmas cards for the office and just about anything else along those lines since they loved the cards I found for our clients.  Well now they need new business cards so [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well it seems I&#8217;m the &#8216;go to&#8217; girl when ever they need new things at work.  I had to find and order the new Christmas cards for the office and just about anything else along those lines since they loved the cards I found for our clients.  Well now they need new business cards so I searched for companies online that do <a href="http://www.psprint.com" target="_blank">printing </a>and hit the jack pot again.  I don&#8217;t how I seem to keep getting so lucky at finding things like this but they will print business cards cheaper than most places I have found with the same or better quality.</p>
<p>Business cards aren&#8217;t all they do either.  They are just about your one stop place to shop for things like banners, catalogs, post cards, envelopes or just about anything else you might need at the office or even at home.  If you have been looking for someone that does <a href="http://www.psprint.com/stickers-labels" target="_blank">sticker printing </a>then you really should check out what they have to offer.  They would be perfect if you gathered your own honey and needed a label for your jars I bet.  Imagine having special stickers printed for your child&#8217;s birthday party.  You could literally use this company for just about anything you need that is printed.</p>
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		<title>I am so very jealous</title>
		<link>http://nikkifontaine.com/2009/08/08/i-am-so-very-jealous/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nikki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On of my roommates came in last night all excited.  The first thing she did was to hold her hand up to her face and say &#8220;Notice anything new?&#8221;  I acted stupid and said &#8220;No, should I?  Did you break a nail or something?&#8221;  Boy did she get angry and shoved the most beautiful engagement [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On of my roommates came in last night all excited.  The first thing she did was to hold her hand up to her face and say &#8220;Notice anything new?&#8221;  I acted stupid and said &#8220;No, should I?  Did you break a nail or something?&#8221;  Boy did she get angry and shoved the most beautiful engagement ring I have ever seen in my fact saying &#8220;Now can you see it!&#8221; rather sternly.</p>
<p>I knew right away that it was from <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Robbins-Brothers-Engagement-Rings&amp;id=1598497" target="_blank">Robbins Brothers</a>.   The way I knew was that my mother had several rings from them that my father had bought for her when they lived in Texas.  Once they moved away, he would shop online for gifts for Mom.  <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbins_Brothers" target="_blank">Robbins Bros</a> has a wide variety of items that every woman would love to have.  I know because I have shopped with them too for myself.</p>
<p>They have been around since the 1920&#8217;s so that should tell you something about their quality of jewelry.  They have stores in California and the Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas area but thanks to the Internet, you can shop with them from the comfort of your home now too.  One things for sure, if you are looking for something for yourself or for your sweetheart, chances are you will find what you are looking for on their web site.  Just watch these videos and you&#8217;ll see what I mean.</p>
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		<title>Well I have done it again!!</title>
		<link>http://nikkifontaine.com/2009/06/15/well-i-have-done-it-again/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:06:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nikki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our office has a courier that comes and picks up our outgoing mail and brings our incoming mail in one when we have a lot of mail.  Some days we have an awful lot of mail coming and going.  Our courier bag that we had was beginning to fall apart so I did my usual [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our office has a courier that comes and picks up our outgoing mail and brings our incoming mail in one when we have a lot of mail.  Some days we have an awful lot of mail coming and going.  Our <a href="http://www.otco.com/builder-zipper.php" target="_blank">courier bag</a> that we had was beginning to fall apart so I did my usual thing of searching online for something better.  Not only did I find a place that has really good courier bags but they also make a really good inner office  <a href="http://www.otco.com/rfq_RM.htm" target="_blank">mail bag</a> too.  I found it through an Industrial Sewing web site that had a lot more than just mail bags.</p>
<p>My boss is even going to order a couple of  <a href="http://www.otco.com/rfq_ZB.htm" target="_blank">cash bags</a> because some days we have a lot of cash and checks that have to go to the bank.  It&#8217;s kind of dangerous to take all of it at one time so we usually send at least two if not three different bags to the bank at different times of the day.  You just can&#8217;t be too careful these days, ya know.</p>
<p>You will be amazed at the products they offer.  They also make barn curtains, insulated products, and dock seals too.  If you need something like any of what I just told you about, then this is the site you need to really stop and take a look at what they have to offer.  I bet you&#8217;ll find something that you might need like maybe lift table guards.</p>
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		<title>Of all the darn things to happen</title>
		<link>http://nikkifontaine.com/2009/05/18/of-all-the-darn-things-to-happen/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 23:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nikki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week it was warm enough to need my A/C.  Well this week I needed my heater except for yesterday afternoon.  Well when I turned on my A/C, it made a funny noise and no cold air came out.  I took it to my friend that&#8217;s a mechanic and he said I needed a new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week it was warm enough to need my A/C.  Well this week I needed my heater except for yesterday afternoon.  Well when I turned on my A/C, it made a funny noise and no cold air came out.  I took it to my friend that&#8217;s a mechanic and he said I needed a new air conditioning compressor.  That&#8217;s great!!  I checked online for a <a href="http://www.discountacparts.com/honda_ac_compressor.htm">Honda ac compressor</a> and found one.  In fact, they even have all kinds of auto ac parts for all kinds of cars.  Even if you need a BMW or Mercedes AC compressor, they have them too.   Once he gets my a/c compressor on my car, I&#8217;ll be good to go when it warms back up.</p>
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		<title>Parenting children who play online games</title>
		<link>http://nikkifontaine.com/2009/05/14/parenting-children-who-play-online-games/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 17:19:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nikki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the things I really enjoy doing is playing games online on my Play Station 3, like today I just relaxed and played Call of Duty 4 online which is one of my current favorites. The only thing that bothers me is the fact that I&#8217;m realizing more and more these days that parents [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the things I really enjoy doing is playing games online on my Play Station 3, like today I just relaxed and played Call of Duty 4 online which is one of my current favorites. The only thing that bothers me is the fact that I&#8217;m realizing more and more these days that parents aren&#8217;t really monitoring their children on these games to the best of their abilities. I believe that today alone I had gotten cursed out with words I had never even heard of until I was 17 years of age by children sounding no older than ten years old, which is outrageously ridiculous to me.</p>
<p>Parents really need to wake up and monitor their children by reading the rating on the back of all games they purchase. They also need to realize that no online game is rated because they cant control what your children will hear. Well I am about to eat some dinner, so I will definitely have to continue my concerns on this subject later.</p>
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