Coco Beans

Nonsense from the Heart

Pedestrian Crossing June 30, 2009

Filed under: Annoyances — Coco Bean @ 1:01 pm

From the grassy, dirt side of the road they came.  A mother and her children.

Okay, not real pedestrians.  A hen and her babies.

But crossing nonetheless.

Right in front of my car.

Do you stop or do you keep going and hope for the best?

What would you do?

 

Baseball Emotion June 30, 2009

Filed under: Cheers, Sports — Coco Bean @ 10:10 am

Know only a little about about baseball.  This is a great story.  Sniff sniff.

 

Do You Need Alice? June 23, 2009

Filed under: Uncategorized — Coco Bean @ 12:11 pm

Alice.com that is.

Never Run Out.

Find The Best Price.

Always Free Shipping.

Eliminate Store Trips.

Coupon Savings.

Now if only we can get our house cleaned for us too…

UPDATE:  Oops.  Looks like they don’t send products to Alaska and Hawaii. :x

 

Wasteful Packaging March 21, 2009

Filed under: Annoyances — Coco Bean @ 5:35 pm

HATE IT! The sad part about it is that this is from Apple. :(

 

Toddler Travel March 18, 2009

Filed under: Folks — Coco Bean @ 2:06 pm

I would suspect most parents of toddlers don’t want to hear or experience those two words together but could be considered brave beings. So what do those crazy beings do to get ready to take their toddler on a trip to the far East Coast in damn cold weather?

It starts with a list using Google Docs. Because forgetfulness unfortunately increases as you get older (at least it has been for me), it helps to record and share with your SO the tasks you need to accomplish and the items you need to pack for your long ass journey.

Some help for what essentials to pack can be found. Found this site through Parent Hacks.

Once you complete checking off those line items and manage to still be together and stay sane, you pack it all up and hope for the best. The best is what you really hope for especially on the plane.

Scan this packing guide for the carry-on and be sure to check the TSA site.

Snacks, milk, and entertainment were key carry-on contents.

Tips for keeping ‘em occupied on the plane.

So why travel with children? I think this more or less sums it up. Our child may have been too young and may not remember everything but the experience will be remembered (more or less) by both MSO and me. Digital media will hopefully endure and capture those moments and memories.

 

Hello? February 20, 2009

Filed under: Uncategorized — Coco Bean @ 9:54 am

Test, test, test…

 

Mondays Suck August 4, 2008

Filed under: Annoyances, Pets — Coco Bean @ 5:14 am

Wish I was doing this…

 

Cashing In August 1, 2008

Filed under: Cheers — Coco Bean @ 11:30 am

 

Stale and Expired Look Out July 31, 2008

Filed under: Annoyances — Coco Bean @ 5:33 am

I remember most of the time to check the expiration dates and “Best By” dates when I purchase things from stores, and have even gotten MSO in the habit (most of the time) of doing this. My bitch this time is about those dates or rather the stores that have old damn products.

Had to make an unexpected run to Safeway last night for some chicken broth. Subsequent to picking up many things other than the chicken broth, found the aisle with the broth.

I was going to try the vegetable broth that Swanson has but would you believe I saw a box with a “Best By” date for Nov 2007?! There were some others with Mar 2008. So I ended up getting the Swanson Certified Organic Chicken Broth instead. It’s “99% fat-free, with no MSG and has one-third less sodium than regular Swanson Chicken broth.” Yeah you can roll your eyes now. :roll:

Another store that I have found MANY products past their expiration dates and “Best By” dates is Down to Earth. With all those people working the aisles EVERY time I go to the store (and in my way), you’d think they wouldn’t have old products on the shelves. Oh, and their items may have a sale price at the shelf but may not get rung up as such. Got burned recently with that but I was in too much of a rush to go back. Tsk, tsk. When is Whole Foods coming? :mad:

Be aware.

 

Cigarette Flicker Alert: AUPHAN July 30, 2008

Filed under: Annoyances — Coco Bean @ 5:52 am

On the way to work one morning, this jerk in front of me flicked a cigarette out his window. I hate when people flick their cigarette out the window. You got a damn IS for goodness sakes! Doesn’t it come with an ashtray or isn’t there an option to get one?!!! Roadways are not your ashtray!

Then this jerk must’ve had to take a dump or something ’cause he tailgated everyone he could get behind. Once he passed one of the cars he was tailgating, he then had the nerve to stick his rancid, smoke-laden middle finger out the window to speak his mind.

Clueless idiot who weaved in and out of traffic only to have me pass his ass. :roll: