I am looking for some good ideas.

Know of any good blogs or websites about decorating? I am looking to redecorate and reorganize. I tried to get some ideas online, but haven't really found much. I KNOW it is out there... I just don't know where to begin... any suggestions?

I would describe my taste as being vintage contemporary with an oriental flair. How's that to describe what I am looking for? :-)

The Zumba Craze

Zumba seems to be the new craze... like aerobics, jazzercise, and step-aerobics were back in their glory days. I never really got into all the exercise crazes before. This time around though, I am on the band-wagon. Zumba is really fun. It is a great way to exercise and yet not feel like I am really suffering. I highly recommend trying it. :-)

Any ideas?

How do you deal with paper clutter? It all piles up... mail, bills, receipts, reminders, etc... I have never found a good system for it all. I am great at organizing "stuff"... the garage has bins labeled for things like screwdrivers, hammers, painting supplies, etc. I have bins tucked away for seasonal clothes, seasonal decorations, etc. My linen closets are organized by the size of bed sheets (twin, full, king, etc). But the paper just piles up... and those piles eventually get tossed into a box... then the boxes pile up... I just can't get it all under control. It stresses me out! How do you deal with it?

Halloween

This year for Halloween, the girls (& one of their friends) decided to be spies for Halloween. At first Emma wanted for her and Anna to be something really elabrorate (I can't remember what though). Emma had said that I could make whatever the costume was - she found these complicated directions online. Although I am flattered that she thinks I can actually do that, my response was. "I never signed up for this". :-) She then came up with the "spies" idea... a simple one. A coat, hat and sunglasses - all items we had. This year was simple, low budget all Emma's idea. I love it!