en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/952092 Comments by Jen http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/07/08/wine-club-dontmindifahdo/#IDComment85590092 I completely want to drink wine, but I don't know where to start. (I come from a Natty Lite family.) I've bought a couple of cheap bottles, but they may have been a little too cheap if you know what I mean. Any suggestions were to start? Something inexpensive so I'm not out much if I don't like it, but preferably, something classier than a box from Wal-Mart. Thu, 8 Jul 2010 20:28:43 +0000 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/07/08/wine-club-dontmindifahdo/#IDComment85590092 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/07/02/awareness-giveaway-terracycle/#IDComment84200185 Wow, those are so cute! Sadly, we don't do enough to be green. We use cloth diapers and we recylce our bottles. I put up a clothesline out back and we have the crazy light bulbs but that's about it. I've been too lazy to recycle our papers and other trash, but maybe I'll start making the effort now. Have you seen Earth 2100? If not, you completely should! Fri, 2 Jul 2010 13:30:00 +0000 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/07/02/awareness-giveaway-terracycle/#IDComment84200185 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/06/30/issues-i-haz-them/#IDComment83800302 Wow, I totally hear you on the texting! My friend was leaving work to go pick her daughter up from daycare two days ago and got rear-ended at a red light. Like, she was stopped waiting for the light to turn and some asshat completely ran into her at 40 mph because he was texting. If her toddler had been in the car, she would have been killed. Seriously. The car seat was shattered to bits and the rear half of hear car was folded in on itself. The jackass got a ticket for distracted driving... a whopping $50 in this state. Why is it that everybody thinks they're the exception -- that they are the ones who can text and still drive amazingly? Guess what people? You probably suck enough at driving without a phone in your hand. If you are that effing important that you need to be on your phone during your evening commute, hire a driver! Thu, 1 Jul 2010 13:42:28 +0000 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/06/30/issues-i-haz-them/#IDComment83800302 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/06/29/tuesday-cute/#IDComment83181678 Blue's Clues and Dora taught my daughter everything she needed to know from the ages of 1 to 5. She's "gifted" now and I believe it's in no small part due to Steve. (Although, Joe is way better, but that was after her time.) Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:50:28 +0000 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/06/29/tuesday-cute/#IDComment83181678 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/happy-birthday-to-me.html#IDComment82825108 I'm going to miss the Gym Buddy stories! None of you happen to have blogs, do you? ;-) Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:57:09 +0000 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/happy-birthday-to-me.html#IDComment82825108 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/happy-birthday-to-me.html#IDComment82713704 I wished you a happy birthday on facebook, but happy birthday! I have to say, I'm really sad. So sad that I had to call my husband at work (and he doesn't even read your blog.) Of course, he knew exactly what I was talking about when I said that Charlotte wasn't blogging anymore. Don't get me wrong, I completely understand the reasons you are quitting and I am THRILLED that the book is actually going to happen. It's just that I love your writing and your blog goes perfect with breakfast! I hope you find the happiness and balance that we all are wishing for you. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:17:52 +0000 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/happy-birthday-to-me.html#IDComment82713704 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/06/25/high-on-thrifting/#IDComment82350585 I would completely change "EAT" to "DRINK" seeing as how it's a wine corkboard! Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:37:03 +0000 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/06/25/high-on-thrifting/#IDComment82350585 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/06/24/review-and-giveaway-bird-e-studios/#IDComment82177816 Also following Erika on twitter now! Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:32:34 +0000 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/06/24/review-and-giveaway-bird-e-studios/#IDComment82177816 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/06/24/review-and-giveaway-bird-e-studios/#IDComment82177691 My poor dog... ever since the baby's come along he's been so neglected. While he's probably glad that we are no longer dressing him in doggy clothes, he could definitely use a new collar -- love the simple green stripes one! Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:32:09 +0000 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/06/24/review-and-giveaway-bird-e-studios/#IDComment82177691 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/does-tough-love-motivate-you-you-pansy.html#IDComment82058943 Don't forget she sells diet pills now (after constantly talking about how they don't work.) That's what sealed it for me. She also bothers me because she's not a licensed therapist, but she has absolutely no problem pretending to be. Uggghh! HATE HATE HATE. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:27:41 +0000 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/does-tough-love-motivate-you-you-pansy.html#IDComment82058943 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/does-tough-love-motivate-you-you-pansy.html#IDComment82058061 I love Tony Horton! IMO, he's the perfect trainer. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:24:17 +0000 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/does-tough-love-motivate-you-you-pansy.html#IDComment82058061 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/06/05/giveaway-pear-tree/#IDComment82013041 We're military and we'll be getting stationed in a new state next month (no clue which one yet.) It would be great to get some cute new address labels with our new address! Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:30:19 +0000 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/06/05/giveaway-pear-tree/#IDComment82013041 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/does-tough-love-motivate-you-you-pansy.html#IDComment81907597 I wanted to add (but my original comment was too long... sorry!) Jillian Michaels is far too negative on TV for me. Strangely, she's not at all like her Biggest Loser personality on her workout dvds. I really wonder how much is just for the camera. I much prefer Bob's style. He's tough, but he understands that you can only push people so far. He's a healthy compromise between the "you suck" and the "you rock." Because honestly, if someone called me a fat idiot during an exercise class, fists would be thrown. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:08:37 +0000 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/does-tough-love-motivate-you-you-pansy.html#IDComment81907597 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/does-tough-love-motivate-you-you-pansy.html#IDComment81907488 I'm a military girl. I went through Marine Corps boot camp on Parris Island. I went through plebe summer at the Naval Academy. I went through Navy boot camp in Great Lakes. Given that I've served in two branches as both enlisted and a midshipmen, I feel like I have a unique view on "boot camp" style instructors. And Jillian Michaels isn't one of them. I've never been verbally abused. (Maybe it's the kindler, gentler military, but there's no more Full Metal Jacket style instructors.) I've been pushed. I've been yelled at. But never have I been called worthless. Never have I been called an idiot. Don't get me wrong; it's not all roses -- you can do it, good job, look how strong you are! The motivation was always, "Do X more and we'll let you stop. Do Y more and you can go to sleep. Do Z more and you might get a call home." I realize that this isn't really feasible in a group class where you can just leave, but that's why boot camp is boot camp. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:07:51 +0000 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/does-tough-love-motivate-you-you-pansy.html#IDComment81907488 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/06/23/i-got-a-bug-in-my-eye-thats-the-best-you-could-do/#IDComment81808773 I know I shouldn't have, but I completely laughed during this whole post. Something about the JC Penney story reminded me how I used to go around sticking my tiny little fingers into random holes (back before that sentence would have made me think of naughty things.) Seriously, I once stuck my thumb into a knothole in a tree. They had to cut into the tree to get my thumb out. Ah, the good ol' days. And no, kids no longer ride bikes or play baseball or anything of that nature. They have wiis to pretend to ride bikes and pretend to play baseball. All the fun of the game with no actual health benefits. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:55:43 +0000 http://www.harpershappenings.com/2010/06/23/i-got-a-bug-in-my-eye-thats-the-best-you-could-do/#IDComment81808773 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/how-to-get-toilet-sore-pistol-squat.html#IDComment81479193 I love how the suggested videos underneath yours are all Twiight! ;-) Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:19:13 +0000 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/how-to-get-toilet-sore-pistol-squat.html#IDComment81479193 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/are-miracle-noodles-really-miraculous.html#IDComment80518027 I've heard of them, but like Allison says... are they even food? Sounds like the equivalent of eating air. I have to admit, me and my advanced degree follow Perez. I also visit sites like Skinny vs. Curvy and the Skinny Website. I can't help it! I have a thing for tabloids. Men definitely have it easier than the ladies, but there are pictures of Val Kilmer, Adam Sandler, etc plastered all over the interwebs. I imagine that most guys in Hollywood silently curse Matthew McCaugnahey (sp?) and David Beckham. Mmmm... David Beckham. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:40:08 +0000 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/are-miracle-noodles-really-miraculous.html#IDComment80518027 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/kicking-scale-habit-what-does-that.html#IDComment80081061 I like my scale -- perhaps just because it was nice to me this morning and I finally managed to get past the plateau I've been living on for the past few months. Of course, it's probably the nerd in me, but I don't let the number have TOO MUCH meaning. I know that there are going to be fluctuations, but once I plot my weight and take standard deviations and running averages, my weight really becomes just a number. If it's a downward trend, I'm happy even if I'm not dropping more than a fraction of a pound a week. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:33:48 +0000 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/kicking-scale-habit-what-does-that.html#IDComment80081061 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/pet-peeve-people-who-complain-about.html#IDComment79603991 Honestly, I don't think that the CitiBank chick or Jessica Biel are all that attractive. Besides, if they didn't give roles to pretty, non-talented actresses, half of Hollywood would be out of work. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:15:57 +0000 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/pet-peeve-people-who-complain-about.html#IDComment79603991 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/fit-girls-guide-to-decoding-restaurant.html#IDComment79398769 Yikes. I needed to read this. You haven't convinced me that I wouldn't want to eat out with you; you've convinced me I don't want to eat out. Usually, I *try* to look up nutritional information and plan a healthy meal. However, I really believe that half of what is listed is just plain old inaccurate. Plus, who knows how much oil/butter/sugar/etc. that a specific cook adds to their creation. Also, I've worked in food service and I can confim (although I never had the pleasure myself) that NASTY stuff goes on in the back. You'd think that would deter me right there and it's why I'm ALWAYS super nice to my servers. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:37:24 +0000 http://thegreatfitnessexperiment.blogspot.com/2010/06/fit-girls-guide-to-decoding-restaurant.html#IDComment79398769