Michele Mathews

I was sitting with Shaylee the other day coloring and she said, "Mom, I know what I want to be when I grow up."

I said, "Oh ... What?"

She said, with the biggest smile, "A vegetarian!"

I paused and thought she has to mean something else? So I said, "Really? What does a vegetarian do?"

She said, "They help sick animals and make them better

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Since my Grandma passed away a few years ago, I have taken on the family tradition of having Thanksgiving dinner at my house. (I miss her dearly.)

I have tried to cook everything the way she did. I even order the exact turkey and ham from the same butcher

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I have always LOVED Black Friday, but this year some retail stores are opening on Thanksgiving evening. Walmart announced it's opening at 8pm and Target at 9pm on Thursday night.

We always have a big Thanksgiving dinner at our house and spend time with family and friends that we don't get to see or spend time with often

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I have caught my kids cold, which I call the "kid crud". They seem to get over it quickly, while mine hangs on for dear life and lasts for a week or more!

As a busy mom of four I really don't have the luxury to be sick for a long period of time

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Gunner and myself kicked off the Thanksgiving on the Mayflower this morning at 6am in a chilly 26 degrees!

What is Thanksgiving on the Mayflower you ask? It's all part of our 10 deeds in 10 days sponsored by Bill Harris Used Cars in Selah and it benefits the YWCA, Rod's House and the Selah Food Bank.

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It's called the Beard Beanie and it's a Beanie with a detachable beard. Yes ... the beard comes in different colors.

Do you think Gunner would look good in one? What color beard should I get? Maybe

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Growing up my parents never really talked about voting and how important it is as an American. I discovered that on my own as a young adult and now want my kids to know the importance of voting and how lucky we are to be able to vote in our country

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My 14 year old son, Benjamin has been playing soccer since he was 4 years old. He is a pretty decent player, has played with the same coach for 10 years and plays on a Striker team.

Lately ... he has been questioning his ability to play

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My little trick or treaters Shaylee and Jackson made a killing! Now ... I start candy rationing.

Shaylee was a pink Littest Pet Shop kitty and Jackson was Thor. Mathew and Benjamin went to work at the Madd Hatters Haunt and have way to much fun scaring people!

Thank you to everyone who hands out candy, decorates and just makes Halloween a fun and safe event for the kids

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Triple A is reporting that tonight is the most deadly night for pedestrians and especially children. More than twice as many kids get killed by cars on Halloween night than any other night.

The most dangerous times are between 6:00pm to 7:00pm and more than 70% of the accidents happen away from the crosswalks and intersections

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Congratulations Naches Valley High School Marching Band! Naches competed in Everett at the Puget Sound Marching Band Festival in pouring rain this past weekend. Out of 30 bands from Washington and Oregon Naches took 9th place in preliminary's and 12th place in finals

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This mornings trivia question was ... This was picked as the worst candy to give out at Halloween. What is it?

Answer: Sweet Tarts

My kids and I LOVE Sweet Tarts. (So ... if you get a lot of Sweet Tarts just drop them of at 4010 Summitview

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