Computer Viruses

My kids messed up my computer last night.  I had windows opening up everywhere.  I thought they'd given my computer a virus but nothing has come up in the scan.  I don't know what they did!  I might have to get a second virus software and see if my current software just isn't good enough.

I use virus software on all our computers. It's a necessity. There is free virus software, software you can buy, software that comes with your internet service.  Make sure you always have virus software running on your computer.  If you don't know a lot about computers, have somebody help you install it. It's SO important.

If you want to research, google virus software, click here for nod32, or ask a family member or friend (post for advice on your Facebook...you will get plenty of advice).

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Violin Cases vs The Cat (Cat Won)

I pulled my daughter's violin case out of her closet to find the stray cat we found (which had babies...which is a whole other story) wet all over it. What? Ew.

She doesn't play that violin anymore but I still have to keep it protected. I've been looking at violin cases at musicians friend to see what I can get to store this pretty, little violin in. I will find another one and put this up for our youngest daughter to play (or maybe a future grandchild).  I don't want to sell it even though it isn't played anymore.

So that stray cat won that round.  The little bugger.  We did end up getting her fixed and finding her a new home where she can't make babies anymore but the damage left behind...ugh.

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"Tramp Stamp" Tattoo

Why is a tattoo on the lower back called a tramp stamp?  I can't stand that label.  

I got a tattoo on my hip when I was 23 or 24 after getting out of a bad relationship and into a better one. It meant something to me. I thought I might get another after getting my weight back to where I want it and my thyroid disease managed correctly (those go together). The only spot I would want another, I think, is on my lower back.  I think it can be pretty, sexy, but still hidden when I want it to be. 

Why call it a tramp stamp?

I am 41 years old, been married almost 18 years, monogamous, and the number of men I have slept with can be counted on one hand.  I'm not a tramp. Yet, if I get the tattoo where I want it, it will be called a tramp stamp.  My stepdaughter is BIG on calling it that.  I looked it up online and found a site where mean actually talked about how if they see a tattoo there on a woman, they think she is easier.  Really? What does the location of a tattoo have to do with anything?  

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Girly Hair Clips

I am going to start making those flower hair clips for my kids. Rather than spend $2.50 or more on each completed hair clip somebody else made, I am going to try to do it myself.  Who knows...if I do well, maybe I can get a little side business going selling them myself.

My oldest daughter makes hair bows out of fabric, hair clips, and a hot glue gun. They're cute and my younger girls love them. Well, except for when one side of the clip isn't glued down right and it goes cockeyed. I add a super glue and clamp it with my finger until dry (should use a small steel clamp...I glued my fingers the other day).

I am also considering opening up a dog kennel if our next house has enough property.  I think it would make a decent little home business. The hair clips would be more of a hobby I think, but a dog kennel would be something I could do year round.

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