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~Charli

Taylor Swift made a personal phone call and sent flowers to the family of a Marine who passed away overseas during combat in Afghanistan.

Taylor told the family that she wants to wear the soldier's dog tags in her next video to show her support for his military service.

Taylor reached out after a fellow Marine posted a video on YouTube asking her for support and she responded.

So..I finally get a weekend alone..Girls and my husband went to the U.P and I was left to my own devices..I was doing laundry, YEP laundry and I walked into the steps.....ouch-I am not sure if I was knocked out or not. All I know is it really hurt and I dropped to my knees and next thing I know my dog is licking at my face and all the laundry is scattered all over the floor!

I look really pathetic too! LOL
~Charli

I may have found my new favorite movie....just sayin'

What Does It Cost to Raise a Kid, Anyway?

The cost of raising a
kid from birth to 17 rose a whopping 25% in the past decade, according to the
United States Department of Agriculture. In its most recent report, for a child
born in 2010, a middle-income, two-parent family can expect to shell out almost
$227,000 for the necessities needed to raise that child (not including the cost
of the pregnancy, childbirth or college).

Factor in inflation and those
parents are looking at a grand total of around $287,000.

Of course,
housing, transportation, clothing, childcare and other miscellaneous expenses
contribute to the large bill, but two major expenses associated with raising a
child have climbed significantly.

Hint: They’re in your refrigerator and
the medicine cabinet.

What We’re Spending the Most On

In
2000, the grocery bill for raising a child to age 17 was a little under $24,000.
In 2010, it had skyrocketed to more than $36,000.

To keep that same child
healthy until age 17, in 2000 the fee was almost $9,000. By 2010, parents could
expect to cough up double that amount, more than $18,000. (In fact, recent data
shows that annual premiums alone for typical family health coverage rose 9% in
2011 to $15,073.

As for your grocery bill, “the price of staple foods has been steadily
rising, particularly because of global warming, and it impacts everything we
consume on a daily basis,” says Stephany Kirkpatrick, CFP®, LearnVest’s Director
of Financial Planning. “Rather than officially raising prices, companies tend to
make smaller packaging. So what was a 24-ounce package is smaller, and we go
through it faster.”

While there’s not much we can do about rising prices
or shrinking package sizes, what we can do is become more conscious consumers.
“As moms are working to balance work and parenting, we often find ourselves
buying pre-chopped vegetables or the ready-made chicken dinners at the store,
because we’re looking for convenience, instead of sticking to a plan,” says
Kirkpatrick. “What will make the biggest difference is coming up with a budget,
and sticking to it.”

Now Take a Breath …

Although the news
may sound bleak, having a child doesn’t have to be financially crippling. “If
you’re reading this now and pregnant, or you just had a baby, don’t panic!” she
adds. “And if you’re reading this and have grown kids, don’t panic either! Take
a step back, and think about the smart things your own parents did to make it
work when you were growing up. Cook dinner and eat leftovers the next day. Use
coupons! It might be old-fashioned, but they’re there for a reason.”

1. Return Your Cap And Gown (And Your Library Books) Before You Leave Campus

Return your cap and gown or you will be charged like $150.

2. Don't Throw Out Your Student I.D.

Remember how awesome it was to go to museums for a discount while you were in college? Well, as a Real Adult, you will appreciate not paying the full entry fee when you whip out your college I.D. (Also, J. Crew and Madewell give anyone with a student I.D. 15 percent off, and you can still get your Apple Store discount with your I.D., so it's not just about being all cultured.)

3. Make Your Own Lunch

You really will save a ton of money. And you'll be healthier.

4. Use Your Commuting Time Wisely

No matter how you get to work, spending your commuting time on something engrossing that is not email, Twitter or anything work-related will make you feel like a healthier, less-work-crazed person. 

5. Hangovers Will Get A Lot Harder To Deal With

Going to work with a vicious hangover is not the same as snoozing through a 9 a.m. sociology lecture with a vicious hangover. Also, you will get drunk off three drinks by the time you're 25. (On the bright side, this makes getting drunk a lot cheaper.)

6. Keep Track Of All Your Tax Stuff

Taxes! You have to file them. And if you're a freelancer, you should keep track of your eligible business-related deductions and spend the extra couple hundred dollars to have an accountant do your taxes. Here is another tip: If you "forget" to pay, the IRS will find you. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but they will find you and then one day you will go to take money out of your bank account and it will be ALL GONE because they put a lien on it and that is NOT FUN.

7. Use Your Credit Card (Wisely)

You know how everyone warns you not to go into crazy credit card debt when you're in college? This is good advice. But getting a credit card in college — when it's super easy to do— is actually a very good idea, as long as you pay your bill on time. Then you'll have a clean credit history and you will be able to do Real Adult Things, like rent an apartment and buy a car on your own.

8. Go Back To Band Camp (Or Keep Playing Soccer, Or Doing Indian Classical Dance, Or Whatever)

Just because you're out of school doesn't mean you should drop your sport/musical instrument/extracurricular. Even if you are a Revolutionary War reenactor.

9. Sex Gets Better

It gets (SO MUCH) better when you're not doing it a) totally wasted and/or b) in a frat house. 

10. Don't Freak Out If Everything Doesn't Happen Right Away

Everything moves faster in college. One semester you're a reporter for the school paper and the next you're the editor-in-chief! That doesn't exactly happen in the real world. It'll take some time to adapt to not being on a semester schedule, so don't be despondent if you don't get promoted after four months, or if you actually just suck at your first job. It's okay.

11. But Also Don't Freak Out If You Never Graduate College In The First Place

As one person put it: "I wish someone had told me to drop out sooner than I did b/c college isn't for everyone and I'd save myself a ton of debt and end up with a job I love anyway."

Source

Sometimes we think our favorite celebrities only exist on this planet for our
own amusement. In fact, many of them do have lives away from the limelight. When
they’re not acting, singing, dancing or just being fabulously rich and famous,
some of your favorite stars take part in some pretty interesting extracurricular
activities. Here are some celebrity hobbies that just might surprise
you.

Tom Hanks collects typewriters

Yes, Tom Hanks is a fan
of typewriters. No, he doesn’t hoard computer keyboards, but vintage, manual
typewriters. You know, the kind of devices your grandparents once used to write
letters back in the day, before computers were around. Most of the typewriters
Hanks has are still in working condition. Tom often takes one or two of them
with him when he hits the road for work.

Leonardo DiCaprio geeks out
over action figures

Mr. DiCaprio has a great love of tiny plastic
action figures. Considering the amount of money his films have made, he might
become an action figure himself one day. His collection includes 'Star Wars' and
'He-Man' action figures, as well as other vintage toys. From time to time he
puts some of them up for auction, in case you’re an avid collector yourself and
want to own Leo's Tauntaun. (That doesn't sound right…)

Will Smith and
Tom Cruise practice fencing

Like a modern-day Errol Flynn, Will Smith
is a huge fan of swordplay. The Hollywood actor took up fencing when his good
friend Tom Cruise (maybe you’ve heard of him) introduced him to the sport. David
Beckham has also gotten into the act. When time allows, the three men get
together and fence in a practice room at Tom’s house.

Tiger Woods goes
spearfishing

The last few years have been turbulent ones for Tiger
Woods. How does a world famous golf pro relax in his free time and get away from
it all? Why, he goes spearfishing, of course. If his aim with a spear is as good
as his aim with a golf club, then whatever fish he happens to set his sights on
doesn’t stand a chance.

Johnny Depp plays with Barbie
dolls

Apparently the star of almost every Tim Burton film ever made
likes to play with Barbie dolls. You might be wondering why a grown man would
spend his time dressing up Barbie and helping her get ready for her dream date
with Ken. It all kind of makes sense when you realize that Mr. Depp picked up
the habit while playing with his kids. Maybe Ken gets a Captain Jack Sparrow
voice to make him sound like less of a stiff.

Angelina Jolie has a
dagger collection

Angelina Jolie has demonstrated a fair number of
quirks in her day (tattoos, blood vial necklaces), but motherhood has seemed to
settle her down a little. Yet some of her wild flair still comes through with
her collection of vintage and decorative knives. Her son Maddox even has a few,
but apparently the blades on his daggers are dulled down. Every mother knows
safety comes first.

Taylor Swift makes Christmas snow
globes

When Taylor Swift isn’t out on tour, writing songs, or winning
Grammys and CMA awards, she keeps her hands busy with crafts. The young country
superstar has begun to make Christmas snow globes with her friends. The globes
are built with jars, and feature Christmas Trees and angels inside. Perhaps
she’ll write a song about her new hobby.

Ricky Gervais paints
landscapes

Ricky Gervais is famous for his no-holds-barred sense of
humor and his perfect comedic timing. When not out courting controversy, this
British comedian likes to relax at home and paint landscapes and cityscapes. He
is a big fan of art, and art history in general. Painting is merely a logical
extension of his passions.

Ben Stiller is a 'Trekkie'

Ben
Stiller adores everything to do with 'Star Trek.' He has stated that he was a
“Trekkie” since he was a child, and that he still is a fan of the Starship
Enterprise gang today. His favorite character was Captain Kirk, who he thought
was exceedingly cool. Stiller is also a great fan of the science fiction
franchise’s humor and humanity. Maybe one day he’ll get to play a character in a
'Star Trek' movie, and become the envy of all of those Trekkies out there
aspiring to such glory. Are you listening, J.J. Abrams? Time to cast Stiller as
a wise-cracking Ferengi.

Quentin Tarantino nerds out over vintage
board games

Quentin Tarantino is known for his peculiar sense of
humor, and his fast pace delivery style. For those of you who appreciate his
eccentricities, you won’t be disappointed by this famous director’s board game
collection. Quentin is very fond of vintage board games that relate to old
television shows. There doesn’t seem to be a ton of people out there into this
odd hobby. If you happen to be one those people, you can now count yourself in
excellent, if rare, company.

Two and a Half Men" will be moving to Thursday nights next season,
pairing with "The Big Bang Theory" and ceding its long-time Monday spot
to "2 Broke Girls."

That's the only major change in CBS' schedule
for 2012-13, which will feature four new series in the fall and two more on
midseason. The network did not decide to add any more comedies to its lineup,
despite widespread speculation that it would -- "A lot of the bloggers got it
wrong," CBS CEO Les Moonves said -- instead opting for stability.

The new
shows on the schedule are period drama "Vegas," a drama set in 1960 and
starring Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis; "Elementary," a modern-day
Sherlock Holmes; "Made in Jersey," a drama about a street-smart lawyer;
and "Partners," a comedy starring David Krumholtz and Michael
Urie.

"Vegas" will go into the 10 p.m. Tuesday spot following the two
"NCIS" shows. "Elementary" will have "Person of Interest" as a
lead-in on Thursdays, while "Made in Jersey" will be sandwiched between "CSI:
NY" and "Blue Bloods" on Friday for an all-New York-set block of
dramas. "Partners," meanwhile, will get the spot between "How I Met Your Mother"
and "2 Broke Girls" on Mondays. (See CBS' full schedule.)

One other
change: "The Mentalist" will air Sunday nights after "The Good
Wife," which is staying in its 9 p.m. timeslot. For midseason, CBS has
picked up the character-driven cop show "Golden Boy" and a comedy called
"Friend Me."

HERE ARE SOME PREVIEWS OF NEW SHOWS ON CBS this fall

Cut your bills with these money-saving tips on buying household essentials,
clothing, and personal products.

Pet Food
Amazon.com's
Subscribe & Save service ships various household products (anything from
coffee to dishwasher tablets) to your doorstep on a schedule of your choosing,
from monthly to every six months. It offers numerous pet-food brands-both
grocery-store varieties, like Pedigree and Friskies, and more natural ones, like
Newman's Own Organics-at prices up to 15 percent lower than what you would pay
at a big-box pet store. Bonus: Delivery is free, even for 40-pound bags.

Annual savings: $50

Toilet Paper
Most of the time,
mass retailers like Sam's Club (which have an annual membership fee) and Target
charge 8 to 10 percent less on toilet paper than grocery chains do. However,
near the first and 15th of each month, many supermarkets discount paper products
by 20 to 40 percent.
Annual savings: $25

DVDs and Video
Games
Online and in-store prices can differ drastically. To find the
best deal quickly, use the free ShopSavvy app. It lists the lowest prices on
movies and games. Scan an item's in-store bar code to compare the price with
those of nearby retailers and online merchants that stock the product. (Example:
A DVD of Water for Elephants was $34 online but $20 at a local store.)

Annual savings: $168

AA Batteries
Try using
rechargeable ones. USBCell batteries ($18 for two, usbcell.com) work just like
other AA batteries, and they recharge in about five hours when plugged into any
USB port.
Annual savings: $14

Laundry Detergent
If
it's compatible with your machine, choose the powdered version of this cleaner
and you'll cut your costs by at least 10 percent.
Annual savings: $9

Shine

"Nashville" is a family soap set against the backdrop of the Nashville music scene revolving around one star at her peak (Connie Britton) and another on the rise (Hayden Panettiere).

The musical drama will debut in the fall on Wednesdays at 9 p.m.

I think I may have found my new favorite show!!!
~Charli

Watch this 7 minute clip of Thursdays nights Season Finale...

6 Crash....1 survives...now who the heck is it going to be?? THIS IS KILLING ME!!!  Grey, Christina, McDreamy, and Karev all signed on for another season-thats a go....

So that leaves Sloan, Arizona, and Lexie...

I will NOT be able to fathom Lexie or Mark-she just told him she loved him still-UGH

Im pointing toward Arizona being killed off...

OR maybe April-the whiner was a stowaway in the plane and no one else saw??

What is going to happen!?!?!?!

Tomorrow night should be good!!!

~Charli