I have four small cousins, with a fifth on the way, who are always clammering to use the internet when they visit. It probably started when I used to open a Word document and let them type gibberish when they were tiny, but now they are at the age when they see me on online all the time and think that it must be cool so they need to get their hands on the mouse, too.

Unfortunately, they can’t visit the same sites I do. Not that they are nasty, I just don’t want to be the one responsible when their pure little eyes spot something questionable. That’s why the next time they are over, we’re going to play with MagNext, online and off.

MagNext are magnetic building blocks that can be assembled into just about anything, and there is a great kid-friendly website through MEGA Brands with games based on the toy. It’s a virtual world with challenges, messaging, and shopping to outfit your magnetic icon.

I bounced from room to room playing different games, and admit to completely stinking at the challenges, but it was a lot of fun, and I’m sure my cousins can teach me a thing or two.

It’s definitely a fun site where you don’t have to worry and can let your kids enjoy some online time of their own.

I am all for maintenance Botox treatments. My mom and sister have both had Botox, and I think it’s time for me to investigate a little for my brow and cupids bow.

Wouldn’t it be great if one of us took botox training courses? Or we could have Mike learn the ins and outs of Botox, since he’s the one with the medical experienced! Dr. Dolores Kent’s video, The Complete Guide to Botox Injections, gives detailed instruction on how to handle, store, and administer Botox in the face and neck.

It’s easy to order The Complete Guide to Botox Injections from Dr. Kent’s website, now I just have to find out where to buy vials of Botox!

Botox Injection Video

Botox Training | Botox Injections

So, how amazing would it be to have the opportunity to be a Torchbearer at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics? In an effort to get more kids out and active, Coca-Cola Canada has paired with ParticipACTION to offer 1,000 teenagers a chance to have their moment in the spotlight, running the Olympic torch in the relay to Vancouver.

The Olympics are an inspiring event for everyone, but Coca-Cola and Active Halifax Communities has taken the excitement of the games a step further by actively inspiring kids to participate in physical activity and sporting teams. SOGO Active is a fantastic website where kids can login, find out what’s going on in their area, join teams and hook up with friends to take part in team sports, physical activity, and active socializing. Kids are just at the computer long enough to find a local activity and then head out to join in the fun!

To get their chance to be an official Olympic Torchbearer, all kids have to do is sign up and take part in activities. That’s all there is to it! Join in, have fun, and you might get a chance of a lifetime! Who knows…maybe one of the winners will be participating in the Olympics one day, all because Coca-Cola Canada and ParticipATION inspired them to get active!

I’ve been savoring every carb loaded meal and glass of pop since 10 o’clock Tuesday morning. That’s when I decided we are starting Atkins. I decided that we are doing Atkins because I’m the one that does the grocery shopping, and I’m not allowing carbs in the house when I can’t have any.

I was actually very pleased when I checked out the Atkins website. The last time I was on the diet, it consisted of eating as much meat, eggs, and cheese as humanly possible. Now you’re allowed 20 net carbs every day, 12-15 of which are supposed to come from a long list of acceptable veggies!

• alfalfa sprouts
• chives
• cucumber
• lettuce
• mushrooms
• artichoke
• asparagus
• avocados
• broccoli
• brussel sprouts
• cabbage
• cauliflower
• eggplant
• olives
• onion
• sauerkraut
• peas
• spaghetti squash
• spinach
• tomato
• water chestnuts
• zucchini

I was also excited to see that there are some great recipes. That means we won’t just be eating steaks and salads every night. There’s side dishes, casseroles, soups, and snacks that I would eat even if I wasn’t on the diet.

I’m pretty excited to get started. We’re headed to Costco this weekend to stock up and the official weigh-in will be on Monday. I’m not divulging what my starting weight is or how much I need to loose, but I’ll give periodic progress reports.

Until the weight starts melting off…Have you tried Atkins? Did it work for you? How much did you lose? Any special recipes you’d recommend?

If you’re wandering aimlessly around my website, lost without categories and tags, don’t fret.

With the help of Lisa, WordPress has been updated. I thought since I’ve been running 2.0 for the past two years, it was time for a change. Unfortunately, my tags and categories didn’t feel the same way.

If I can fix it, I will. If not, categories and tags will slowly return and older posts can have a party in their own category.