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Cast your Vote for Favorite Dish!

bob — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:48:46 +0000

Here’s a question for all of our loyal Doozy blog readers. What is a traditional Thanksgiving dinner plate across the miles? No matter if you live in L.A., Tennessee, Maine, or Chicago, what dish is served uniformly? We here at the Doozy office decided creamed onions was something served in all of our various homes. Please post your votes! Or send a Thanksgiving ecard telling someone your favorite dish.

Something funny about living in L.A., even though we’re originally from the South, is how our traditional dishes come here and get turned upside-down. Take red velvet cake, for example; started in the South when it arrived here, they made all kinds of variations like red velvet carrot cake. Be on the look-out for other mutant variations. We foresee coconut pumpkin pie, creamed onions and kale, and cranberry agave sauce on the rise!

No matter what dish your family enjoys, we have a wide selection of Thanksgiving ecards for premier and free trial members.

Check-out our Talking Turkey Thanksgiving ecard. Type what you want Mr. Turkey to say, and he’ll verbalize it to your ecard recipient from his Thanksgiving table stage!

Some of My Favorite Thanksgiving Ecards

bob — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:00:24 +0000

This Fall, the three kids and I are focusing on the little things: raking the leaves, staring at the autumn stars in the sky, and taking brisk walks in the neighborhood. Filled with such holiday spirit, we like to reach-out to grandma and grandpa with a Doozy Thanksgiving ecard. Our favorite right now is our new heartfelt Thinking of You Thanksgiving ecard.

The kids love the sillier Thanksgiving ecards. My three year-old, Cooper loves Pilgrim Pups:
Our kids love the dogs, so we wanted to make a Thanksgivng ecard with dogs teaching about Plymouth Rock. Bennett used SFX inspired by the old Hanna-Barbera cartoons. We have lots of Thanksgiving ecards currently in production. We can’t wait for you to see our new Thanksgiving ecard production. In the meantime, happy shopping and Thanksgiving preparations!

Pumpkin Pie

bob — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:44:47 +0000

I made a pumpkin pie with my 12-year old son and his two little girl friends last week. The experience was less about the baking and more about the joys of pre-adolescent hormones. There was nonstop giggling the whole time. It is the first sign that my little boy is growing-up - that he now enjoys the presence of girls!

During breaks within the flirtations, we made Paula Deen’s pumpkin pie recipe. This turned out really well. The secret weapon here is ginger.

I am so grateful for family and friends during this time of year, and it makes me want to loved ones from miles away. I send Thanksgiving emails to grandparents, cousins, college friends, etc. Doozycards’s free thanksgiving ecards are great for those taking advantage of our special free ecard trial offer. This year we have lots of new Thanksgiving ecards in production. My favorite Thanksgiving ecard is Thanksgiving Golden Retrievers.

Aren’t they so cute!! This has been a popular Thanksgivng ecard on our site. Bennett and I love golden retrievers. We hope your pets will be invited to your Thanksgiving dinner table! In the meantime, have fun baking your pumpkin pies and sending Thanksgiving ecards.

TEN WAYS TO ENJOY YOUR STAY-CATION:

bob — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:02:32 +0000

This year, the new summer vacation happens at home. Here are some ideas how to make your money saving stay-cation as fun as a trip to Aruba. Tap into your inner vacationer and enjoy the trip.

1. Put a lei on yourself and the dog.

2. Set up a Buffet table in the living room: use a white table cloth and then set out pastries, fresh fruit served in half a carved out watermelon. Have coffee, mimosas and a newspaper (subscribe for the “Aruba Today” newspaper to be delivered to your home).

3. Play Calypso steel drum music and open the doors for a breeze (or just blast the air conditioner).

4. Put colorful drink umbrellas in blended drinks, your hair, the kids’ sandwiches. Also an excellent choice for poking anyone who isn’t taking the stay-cation seriously.

5. Create an outdoor bar with a bowl of nuts and iced drinks in a blender. Remember to set out a tip jar (more savings for you!)

6. Visit your newly created in-home spa: put Eucalyptus oil on a warm, wet hand towel, recline in a dark room and put place the towel on your face for deep breathing.

7. Grab a blended drink (you see the emphasis on tropical blended drinks here; it helps the illusion) and recline on a chaise lounge with a good, non-serious book. If you’re looking for an easy read with a witty female narrator I suggest Any Place I Hang My Hat by Susan Isaacs.

8. Take a yoga class in your living room. Order yoga videos from Netflix or video store.

9. Place gourmet chocolates and fresh cut flowers on your pillows (then put the box under the pillow so you can eat them all)

10. Send summer e-cards to local friends and family letting them know how much you are enjoying your stay-cation. “Wish you were here!”

Bon Voyage!

LATASHA’S BLOG: MY FRIENDS AND MY SHOES…WHAT ELSE IS THERE???

bob — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:52:43 +0000

Not too long ago, I was doin’ some window shoppin’. I’m talkin about the kind where you stare at a pair of Ferragamo peep toe sling-backs and slip into fantasy imagining them on your feet. Then, my eyes bulged out at the $700 price tag! My mamma was right when she said shoes can be like friends with little souls but they only bring temporary happiness.

Then, my friend Sylvia flashed before my eyes. I think when a friend just pops into your head, it’s an angel telling you to contact that person. And Sylvia always makes me happier than a new pair of shoes. Sylvia always looks fierce and she laughs at all my jokes. She rolls her eyes every time I tell her about some man who was actin a fool. I have a sweet kind of missin’ for my friend, the kind that makes my heart smile. I know the very next time I talk to her it will be just like absolutely no time has passed at all and there aren’t thousands of miles separatin’ us.

Who pops into your head unannounced? Connect with them instantly with my I’m Missin You Card:

Latsha’s I Miss You

Chances are they’ve been missin’ you just as much as you have been missin’ them.

MOTHER’S DAY - WHEN THE TRIBE IS FORCED TO SUBMIT

bob — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:16:52 +0000

One of the number one survival tools in my mothering tool kit is connecting with other moms for reassurance and laughter. I say, “I just had a Mommie Dearest moment”, which is usually greeted with “I have those often”, or I say “I’m eating my umpteenth Oreo while the kids are destroying the living room” in which my friend responds, “double stuffed or regular?” It’s deeply satisfying to know I’m not alone in this deal. And there is even better news: on Mother’s Day regardless of what we’ve been through that year, my family is forced to recognize me for my greatness and to submit to my whims (no dishes, diapering, cleaning of ANY kind, and no and I do mean it - absolutely no pet rodeos).

And of course there is the gift giving. This year my proud little boys gave me some personalized masterpieces: a giant card with my three year old’s picture glued inside a flower, a laminated place mat with my five-year-old’s picture glued inside the “O” of a giant “Mom”, and a peace treaty from my eleven year old to not beat up his brothers until after Mother’s Day.

There is no preparation for motherhood. I did play with Barbies until I was twelve. Has anyone ever met Barbie’s kids? My Barbie lived like a hip hop star with her private Barbie jets, yachts and sports cars. Today, I have yet to see glamorous outfit changes and private jets (well I did help some friends unload a jet once). However, I truly love the less flashy side of my life: the uncontrollable laughter when I launch tickle attacks and the endless hugs (ok, the eleven year old is currently running from my hugs but I’m working on it). It’s these things that make mothering worthwhile to me. The presents do help though.
Let mom’s know you are thinking of them today:
If they need a laugh send Magical Bouquet:

or Latasha’s Types of Mother’s:

Or if you want to send Gratitude to someone far away send Across the Miles for Mothers:

And Finally I leave you with:

Top Ten Movies That Remind Me of Parenting Three Boys:
Platoon
Planet of the Apes
Return from Planet of the Apes
Altered States
Lost in Space
Conan the Barbarian
The Clash of the Titans
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
The Blob
March of the Penguins

We Gave Latasha Her Own Blog and Now She Wants a Raise!

bob — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:49:38 +0000

Last month, one of my best girlfriends celebrated a landmark birthday. I won’t say which one (You’re welcome, Cindy!) but suffice it to say that diva was absolutely losin’ her mind over the whole aging thing! We ended up having to keep her knee deep in Long Islands just to keep her calm enough to open her gifts. And it really got me thinking…

Some now-dead white guy once said, “Another year older, another year wiser,” but we all know there comes a birthday where it’s just another year older, another year older and there’s not a single thing we can do about it. Sure, with age comes maturity and wisdom and the wonderful years of experience and knowledge, but wisdom ain’t all it’s cracked up to be when your butt’s flat and the twins are making friends with your knees.

Plus it’s a perfect excuse to go shopping. You should see the new shoes I am staring at. They are gorgeous.. It’s not my birthday but, like I told Cindy as she hyperventilated into a gift bag, it’s your birthday! And no matter how old you get, it is still a day of celebration dedicated to you.

Why on Earth are we all so afraid of that?
Celebrate your friend’s birth with my birthday card. To spread all my wisdom check out my eCard collection.

Cinco de Mayo

bob — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:27:02 +0000

The Mexican army beat the French at the Battle of Puebla and now we get to celebrate for an entire day with Mexican Food, sombreros and maracas. The kids think I’m crazy (not a newsflash) but I love to put on the giant sombrero my husband and I got in Tijuana and dance all around them shaking the maracas from my friend Kat’s trip to Guatamala. Kids can not keep a straight face when you wear a big hat and shake maracas. Then of course they have to grab the hat and the maracas and I get dog piled but everyone is in the spirit. Once I insisted we all wear sombreros to El Cholo Restaurant (the best green tamales in Los Angeles). My eldest son said “this is so lame” but everyone was laughing while eating their chips. If you’re depressed about everything going on in the world celebrate Cinco de Mayo wearing big hats with loved ones and eat Mexican chips, chrunching them really loudly. If you are on a budget like most of us, there are many affordable Mexican Restaurants. My husband and I still frequent the Taco Truck we used to visit when we were at college. It may sound scary but I am telling you it is delicious. To stay connected with those we love but who we can’t celebrate with (like your friends from growing up and from school) send our most popular Cinco de Mayo e-cards.
I highly reccomend the Disco de Mayo ecard

The Gecko Margarita and Sexy Margarita are also very popular. For friends across the miles send some virtual holiday fun with Viva Mexico. My kids love the Crawfish de Mexico . Feliz Cinco de Mayo mes pequenos Doozy amigos!

Juice War!

bob — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:05:27 +0000

Hi, this is Bennett,

.. Before you get all excited to read Chandler’s and my epic struggle to outlast each other on this 5 day juice cleanse (read, “Liquid pseudo starvation”), I have to tell you… I folded. At 11 PM last night, 10 hours after beginning the infernal fast, I was compelled by stomach and dizzied brain to shove a hard boiled egg with pear-chutney down my gullet. It was followed by a Bosc pear and the remaining 3rd of a very nice piece of brie. It’s what I had in the fridge besides fresh parsley, carrots, apples and a big papaya for the juicing. I do feel much better now.

I have to say, if the Gods had meant us to eat juice, we would have razor sharp whirling teeth, and a pulp sluice out the back of our heads.

That said, today, Chandler seems hungry. I’m counting on her caving by Friday morning. To tease her I sent her our ecard “Please Send Chocolate“, and a funny one about Diets.

Celebrate Earth Day

bob — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:39:19 +0000

To celebrate Earth Day Bennett and I went into the yard, barefoot, with our carrot juices. We are both on a five day juice cleanse because we are celebrating Earth Day. Ok, OK, we are actually fat from storing winter holiday food for the past 4 months; so if no-one appears to be running the company it’s because we are facedown on our desks in a catatonic stupor or we are downstairs juicing. I’ve bet Bennett lunch at our favorite Mexican Restaurant, Tere’s, that he won’t make it five days. I of course have never even gone a day without eating so this is all new to me. While we are drinking only what the earth produces and lying in the grass, we agree that things are different now in the world. Simple pleasures are becoming fashionable and desirable. Lying on my back, looking up into the trees with the sun trickling through the branches reminds me I haven’t seen this view since I was a child. It brings an enormous smile to my face and what’s this? Could I be relaxing? The grass tickles my ears and I think of all that is good on our Earth: the grass, a child’s smile up close in your face, friends, and enchilladas verdes from Tere’s. Happy Earth Day. We hope you celebrate by treasuring friendships and reminding friends they are the salt of the earth by sending them an Earth Day Ecard or Talking Flower or let Talking President Obama deliver your message.