Gift Giving

One thing that I never know what to buy for is a baptise. The baby is so small and I always want to give a gift that has something to do with religion. I remember that when my last God son was baptised I had http://www.personalcreations.com/personalized-baby-gifts-PBABBSL
make them cross night lights with their names on them. It was a personal gift and it was also religious. I know when you go to a baptism the very first thing that people think of getting you is a Bible or maybe a christian book or two, but after one child you already have all those things. It is always nice to get money for the child but I would much rather have a personal gift. I think they will have it forever and cherish it.

Medical supplies

Do you care for a loved one at home instead of paying big bucks for a at home nurse? I know a few people that actually do this and are not trained medical professionals. They just stay with friends of friends loved ones when they are not available so they do not have to pay for home health care. It can be very expensive if you have to hire someone. If you do it yourself you will need a place to get all your medical supplies like TENS Units, and Muscle Stimulators. You can even get a LG-TEC Dual Combo Professional TENS Unit and Muscle Stimulator to save yourself even more money in the long run. It is great for home health care where you need the equipment but do not want to pay the full price for it. They are there if you have any questions and they also have an online customer blog. I have never personally had to care for someone in my home and I hope that I will not for a very long time. When or if I ever will have to I will Visit LGMedSupply Online before I pay for over priced materials.

A Cain Sloan Black Friday

Guest post from: Winston Stewart
In Nashville, Tennessee there was once a department store called Cain Sloan. It was much like Kohl's or Macy's except in one respect. Cain Sloan had a bargain basement. Every year on Black Friday the contents of the bargain basement were moved upstairs and placed in the aisles. Ordinarily seconds and slightly flawed items would be sold in the bargain basement but if a first line item was placed on the bargain basement tables the customer got the item at the bargain price. You can imagine the hell that erupted on Black Friday.
I was about eighteen when I lived in Nashville and did the Black Friday thing one year. I have never seen such chaos. Salespeople policed the aisles for shoppers who cheated and put top of the line items on the bargain tables and consumers hid behind something to remove tags and do just that. Some of us, though, went on to pick up some nice things away from the bargain basement tables. I remember picking up a pretty silver blouse with self tie to wear at the office and a pair of black heels for the same purpose that only set me back thirty dollars for both. A complementary bracelet in silver was only thirteen dollars.
I remember catching the bus back home with my outfit and watching satellite TV from http://www.directstartv.com/localchannels/ without chaos.

Sample Package

I happen to come across a sight that offers you a sample kit. You have to be a teenage girl to receive it but you could always sign up your daughter if you have one. I don't know the exact ages but it seems to be quite a few. Her is the link if you are interested in checking it out.
https://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/sampling_teen.jsp?sourcetype=ygirl

Decorating for Christmas

This guest post from Walter Horn
I try to do my Christmas decorating in stages so that decorating feels like a pleasant holiday activity, not an overwhelming chore. The first step is always dragging the decorations out from my attic. I make a neat pile of all the boxes and bags that's out of sight somewhere. The first box I always unpack is the one with my Christmas music collection. One of my prized possessions is my vintage turntable, so I break out the Bing Crosby and Julie Andrews Christmas records to listen to while I decorate.
My next step is the lights. My boyfriend is kind enough to decorate the house's exterior while I do the inside. I put electric candles in the windows, white lights around our garlands, and blue lights under polyester fluff to look like snow. Next comes all the Christmas figurines, knick-knacks, and candle holders I've received as gifts over the years.
The final step is always the tree. The first step is always finding the tree skirt and stringing the lights. Finally, everyone takes a turn placing the ornaments. The last step is always putting the star on top of our newly decorated tree.
When we're all exhausted from our Chrismas decorating, we find some classic Christmas movies on directtv offers and settle in for a night of holiday classics with steaming mugs of hot chocolate.

Searching For The Right Toy

Thanks for the post, Bernard Vasquez
Searching for a toy can seem a neverending adventure that isn't quite as fun as an adventure usually is. The crowds at the store can be big, the lines long, and the inventory depleting faster than shoppers can flood into the store. Because of this, many people choose to get there early for their Black Friday shopping adventure. I'm one of those people. When it's early in the morning, before the doors of the stores open, I'm poised and ready to head out with a shopping enthusiasm that won't be duplicated at any other time during my year. I like to keep it that way too. Black Friday shopping is intense.
Before I head out into the fray, I always set my home security alarm system to make sure that the toys my children already have are safe and sound while I'm away. When I get to the store, I'm reading to shop. I always have a list of the things I'm interested in looking at before I walk into the store. Often I will already know the gift I'm buying because I don't want anyone else to grab it while I'm trying to find it in the store. I need to know where I'm going and how long it's going to take me to get there.
The real adventure begins when the door opens. I'm quick. I'm deadly at getting those gifts. Like last year when I was able to get my hands on some direct tv packages.

This Past Year

Just this past year I have to say I have inherited the title "Coupon Queen". My mom is always calling me this to all of her friends. I did not really realize that there were so many different coupon websites on the Internet. I have to admit I now usually do not go to the store unless I have a coupon. I always like to be prepared the have a coupon at a restaurant as well. I did a small search and found out that hundreds of thousands of new coupons have started searching different sites because of the hard economical times. I know that I have started because times were tuff for my family. I heard about couponing friends that were paying a fraction of their bills just because they looked up a simple coupon. I have bought a ton of different things from Walmart this year over the Internet. I have even scored some money off as well as free shipping right to my home. While other people were standing outside I was sitting in my nice warm home with my computer open getting gifts delivered.
I also scored some good Christmas gift at Target as well. I think that since Target is one of my favorite store I tend to buy more for my family from that store. They have everything that I love with their clothing and my husband likes the electronics department. The kids are also very fond of the toy department, however we tend to try and stay away from that area. I think that using online shopping codes from coupontrunk is my favorite way to shop. It is nice to stay home in all this snow that we have lately.

Self Check

It is not that uncommon that I get a blackhead. I actually always get them around the sides of my nose. I notice them because they are tiny little black spots that are almost unnoticeable to the common eye. I notice them because I am inspecting myself in the mirror all the time so I get them before they get really bad. I have never used blackheads remover because I personally always just squeeze them until they pop. I then use a face cleaner to make sure that I do not get an infection of any kind. It seems to work for me pretty well. I have not really noticed that using a remover would be any better than just popping them. I do have a few friends that prefer to use a remover because it is less painful than just squeezing them. I guess I am just an old fashioned type of girl.

Lighting

There is a house that is on Ken's dad street that every time we pass in the evening Ken tells me that he likes the way it looks. I always tell him the same thing and that is that I think he likes it because of the lighting on the house. The house to me is really nothing special it just has a lot of lights on the outside. It seems like every single corner of the house has some sort of recessed light that shines on the house. I know that is the reason the house always catches Ken's eye. The house also has a nice corner lot and a big piece of land that I am sure helps out a lot. I have to also say I love lights that are recessed much better than other lighting. I think it looks a lot better and more modern. I would really like to have some in our kitchen. I know Ken is planning to refinish it sometime soon so maybe I will bring that up to him in our conversation.

Camera

I am not personally in the shopping market for a new digital camera. I am still very happy with the one that I was given from Ken over a year ago. I love my SLR camera. I did so much research on them when I was looking to buy one. I have to admit that I am a review junkie. I always like to read reviews before I go out and buy something. I don't like to just buy from looking around at the store. I like to know what other think and I like to know the options on the cameras and what I am getting for my money. I do have a few friends in the market for a new camera that have been looking at digital camera reviews online. I think that reviews can be very helpful if you know what ones to read and what ones to let go after you read. I read reviews on just about everything. It has become a habit that has been found to be very useful.

Dandruff

I am one of the lucky ones I guess you can say when it comes to never having dandruff. I guess it is just not something that I suffer from. I have had white flakes in my hair from my hair products breaking down before and I felt so embarrassed. I can not imagine if it was dandruff on my head. I know that some people have to use this shampoo all the time to prevent it. I think that it is awesome for a different company to finally come out with something other than head and shoulders. Here is the link if you need a sample.
http://www.garnierusa.com/_en/_us/anti_dandruff/index.aspx#/offers

Moving

It happens about once every six months where Ken gets into an " I want to move" mood. I have to say i am not always on the same page as he is but it works out. I would like to save more money or should I say any money saved for a new house would be fine with me. I am not wanting to have a much higher house payment just to more to a house in a different area. I want to have a good down payment before we move and Ken sometimes is just ready to move. He always tells me how he wants a big piece of land in Texas with a steel building on the land for his riding lawnmower. Yes he is already planning to have one for his huge yard. I also like a lot of land but I do not want to be to far away from the school and the town. I do not like to travel twenty miles to buy a gallon of milk. It might seem at times that we have different dreams of our new house but I am pretty open as long as I have a master bathroom with double sinks and a huge bathtub. The rest Ken can decided what he wants.

The Dress

One thing that my mom has always told me is that if you find the perfect dress that fits and looks amazing on you, you should just buy it. She has always said that when you are actually looking for a dress that is the time that you can never find one. I have found that to be true a number of times. It seems like when you are looking for those special occasion dresses they are just nowhere to be found. I always like to keep a couple nice outfits for wedding and things in my closet, but one thing that I do not own is a dress. I guess I have never really found one that I have loved so much. As a matter of fact I can not even say that I have even tried on a dress since I was probably in eight grade. I did not go to any school dances so I never wore a dress then. I have never really been a dress type of girl. I much rather would wear a skirt and a nice shirt. Maybe I will look into getting a dress just to have one.

Snack Bars

Have you ever seen those slim fast snack bars that they carry at Sam's club? Well I always wonder about those bars and if they would taste good. I have had some of those bars that really tasted nasty. It does not do anything for me if the bars tastes bad because then I want to eat something else to get the taste out of my mouth. Why not try a sample first to see if they are good. Here is the link to grab yours but only if you are a member.
http://www5.samsclub.com/Showcase/UnileverSampleCenter-slimfast.aspx

Stockings

There are many things in life that I have not done yet but I have to say I have used compression stockings. I had to use them after I had my surgery having the babies. They make you wear them for many reasons but mine was so that I did not develop a blood clot after surgery. I know that many people do not like to wear them because they are so tight on your legs or on your arms but they are really not that bad if you ask me. I guess maybe I had a type that was pretty comfortable. There is lots of compression stockings information if you don't know much about them or their uses. They have many uses that are for the different parts of your body. I really never knew much about them. I thought they were only made for legs since thats what I was used to after surgery. I never knew they had them for arms and hands as well. Personally I like the comfort of the tighter fit. They made me stay nice and warm and I liked that feeling. If you need more information about getting a pair for yourself then check out their website for more information and frequently asked questions.

Shoes

Well if you have one thing that you would say you over buy what would it be? I have to admit that for me it would have to be shoes. I love shoes not only for myself but for my daughter as well. I am always looking at the children's shoe department because they have so many cute little shoes for girls these days. It seems as if every season they get even cuter.
I personally for myself love to shop online for shoes. I do go to the store once in a while but with three kids I do not get much alone time unless they are in bed for the night. I shop online to save time and make it easier for me. It is so easy to find the latest trends in shoes when you look online. I also like that because when you go to a store it is not that easy to tell the latest styles. With online shopping you can easily see them as well as shop for the exact brand you are looking to buy.
Shoe shopping is one of my favorite things to look for online. Maddie could really use some new dressy boots. I think I found the perfect pair on this site. They will look great with a few of her winter outfits.

Doggy Treat

A nice free little treat for your fury doggy friends is always nice. I know that my dog always likes to get little treats every now and then. I personally hate to buy them so I love free samples for the dog. I know its bad but I would rather buy something for the kids than for the dog. Here is the link for your free sample.
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid93865.aspx

Angel and Cowboy Wedding

Guest post of the week by Monte Dominguez
One of the most fun weddings I have ever been to was in St. Paul, Minnesota. All the girls in the wedding wore angel like cowboy oufits and all the boys were actual cowboy outfits, complete with cowboy boots. My friends Amy and Shawn were the two who got married and I must say they looked absolutely wonderful in their attire. Amy even wore halo on top of head and Shawn looked very handsome in his cowboy hat and boots. I think they chose to do the wedding in a way other than a traditional wedding because both of them had grown up on farms in Kentucky but they met each other in Minnesota when both were transferred for job positions. Amy wanted to incorporate angels into her wedding because Shawn always called her his angel that saved him. They are so in love and it makes me so happy to see that they decided to marry each other and commit to one another. I had never been to St. Paul, Minnesota before but I definitely intend to go back one day so I can visit with my friends and check out the city. I especially loved seeing all the snow. Before I left to go I sat my home security alarm system from Besthomesecurity.com to make sure my house was going to be safe while I was gone, and sure enough when I got home everything was just fine.

Supplements

In just a few short days it will be the most wonderful time of the year. If you guessed it will be Christmas than you are right. My family really loves Christmas time. However did you know the average person put on twelve pounds yes you read that right twelve pounds around the holiday season. Well it is not that hard to imagine since you are always eating goodies that people share and give to you as a gift. It seems like the rest of the year you have to use weight loss supplements just to take off the holiday pounds. It is not that uncommon for people to gain weight during the holidays. I know that it is really easy to do especially if you have company over. You all eat and snack at different times which makes you eat more in the long run. I am going to try hard not to gain that twelve pounds this year. I hope I can make it.

For Men

I am always amazed at how researchers can pin point a drug and say it works better for men or for women. I always think it is really silly. As a matter of fact sometimes I think they do it on purpose so that men will not take a certain vitamin that says it is for women on the bottle. I think it is a way of selling more product even though it might be the exact same stuff inside it. I know that Ken would not take something that claims it is for women in fear he will become one or something silly like that. That is the first thing that came to my mind when I was checking out fat burners for men. I wonder why they are better for men than for women. Don't they always say it is much easier for a man to loose weight than it is for a woman. Well maybe I should then give a male fat burner a try and see if that helps me as a woman. Either way I will have to read a little more about it because I am not sure about saying it is better for men than women.

Hosting

Lately I have been looking for a different hosting company for my website. I have nothing really against this site but I always wonder if there is better out there for me than what I currently have. I guess I am just one to look around. I like to find the best price and I like to make sure that I am getting the best deal for the money as well as the value of the product. I have some friends that also do blogging and they are not all using the same company. They also searched for what they thought was the best web hosting service for their needs. I think that it is very important to look around before you buy a service. I also know that my time for this site is almost over because I have already renewed my other two blogs. Now would be the perfect time to start looking around for a new affordable service to keep my blog alive. Who are you using? I am open to any new ideas.

Free Coffee

Have you ever tried the Starbucks coffee? I have never tried coffee before ever so I cant say that I have. I do enjoy a strawberry drink at Starbucks but it does not ave any coffee in it at all. Here is a free sample of coffee if you are interested.
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid93362.aspx

Great Gram Jean's

The article written by Theron Walters
I'm not related to Great Gram Jean, but she is an incredible woman. Great Gram Jean is my wife's grandmother. We go to visit her every Thanksgiving and Christmas. What happened last Thanksgiving is something I will always remember. It was an extremely impressive feat for an 80-year-old. I remember that day vividly. We set our home security alarm(CA home Alarm Systems information), hopped in the car, and made our two-hour car trip to Great Gram Jean's. When we arrived, she had all types of food spread out for us, which was very nice. But it didn't take long for Great Gram Jean to get to work. Out of the blue, she put her shoes on and said there was work that needed to be done. We followed her outside to help. On Thanksgiving, she spent the late morning and early afternoon raking leaves, cleaning out gutters, and moving wood. How many people at the age of 80 are capable of doing such things? We insisted we'd clean out the gutters for safety reasons, but she gave us a dirty look. We knew what that meant. After she was done with all of these chores, she went inside and began cooking for 12 people. The dinner was a huge success. You figure she'd fall asleep after all this, but she had a glass of wine, put some music on, and got everyone to dance. I love going to Great Gram Jean's.

Vegan Thanksgiving requests

Guest post written by Emily Hart
Before my daughter went off to college this year, all she would eat would be cheeseburgers and chicken strips. She ate lots and lots of meat. But she told me a few weeks ago that she's a vegan now, so I'm having to fix all kinds of special things for Thanksgiving for her. I honestly had to look up and see what she would eat and what she wouldn't eat when she told me that.
It's been taking me a ot of time to figure out what to fix her, but I'm not making everything vegan. I've found some pretty good looking recipes with ClearTVBundle though and I think that she'll like what I fix for her.
I found a vegan green bean casserole recipe because that's her favorite Thanksgiving dish. I knew that she would be really upset if I didn't fix her a vegan version of that. It just wouldnÕt be a Thanksgiving meal for her if I didnÕt do that. IÕm also going to have some salad and a vegan pumpkin pie for her, along with some other things that I havenÕt figured out yet.

New Sheets

I am such a big fan of good expensive bed sheets it is not even funny. I bought a pair when Ken and I first got together and would you believe now he is the one that can not stand cheap sheets. He will even tell me if I put some bad ones on the bed that these are terrible and he can not sleep good. We do not need to many high class things in our life but sheets is one thing that we will not go cheap. I do not like the way bad sheets get little balls on them when you wash them. I also am not a huge fan of the jersey sheets either. We personally like the 700 thread count sateen sheets best. I was looking online and began to wonder about the Sferra bedding. I don't know quite yet of I am willing to give them a shot but maybe after reading a few reviews. I might then be ready to give them a try. What do you think have you every used them before?

Free Magazines

I just love to get magazines in the mail. I love to read them and most of all I love the ones that tell you new things to try for dinner. It always inspires me to give another new dish a try. On of my favorites is family circle and I happened to find this for a couple of free issues. I signed up because I usually buy this from the store. It will save me a few bucks. Here is the link if you are interested.
https://www.valuemags.com/freeoffer/freeoffer.asp?offer=FamilyCircle-BBS.asp

My List

Do you have a Christmas list for yourself? I really don't usually have a list that I share with people. I don't know why but I like to just save my blogging money for something if I really want it. It seems to be working out good for me. It might take a long time sometimes but it helps me to feel as if I worked for it and I just seem to like it a little more. I also like the fact that I buy it for myself. One thing that I have been wanting but not wanting to buy is a karaoke machine. I don't know if I would really use it a lot so I don't want to spend the money on it just yet. I am pretty shy when it comes to singing so I don't think that I would have the guts to do it. I would really want to and I would if I was alone but even in front of Ken I am too shy to try it. Maybe some day I will get the courage.

Black Friday

Every year since the kids were born Ken and I would get up very early and go shopping on Black Friday. I know it seems crazy to some people but to us it is fun to spend the time together. We do not always go to get a ton of good bargains but to get a few things here and there and also to watch the serious shoppers get crazy and mean. It is so funny to watch people fight over such silly things. I know that I have a few things in mind that we need to get for our family members as gifts. I also wonder if my sister still want an ipod. I think they have ipods on sale at quite a few stores online as well as in the stores themselves. They used to be really expensive but it seems you can get them cheaper and cheaper every single year you wait. I am sure soon they will come out with something bigger and better but for now I will suck up on the deals that are given to me. I can't wait for this Black Friday sales event. Only a few more days to wait!

Doggie Stuffer

Does your furry friend have a Christmas stocking? Well ours does. As a matter of fact he has since we have owned him. He gets a few things in if from Santa but nothing to break the bank. I usually always also give him a gift or two from the pet store. Here is a little stocking stuffer for you pet if you are looking for some free samples to make him happy this season.
http://samples.target.com/#29

The Trek to the Library

Thanks for the post from Darrick Moreno
Living in the peninsula, most of the libraries in my area suck. They're all rather small and therefore have a really limited selection. Oftentimes, when I look for a book at one library, it'll point me to another library in the area or say the book isn't available. After expanding my search, I noticed that the library in the city almost always seemed to carry the book in question.
Since then, I've begun heading there on weekends to get my reading fix. I originally started driving up there, but with the hassle of meter parking, I switched to taking the mass transit rail system. This adds to the time it takes to get there, but keeps me from having to continuously check the time to see if I have to run out and put some quarters in the meter. The time it takes just to get there and back is enough that I have to set my home security alarm from www.SecurityChoice.com/ before leaving the house. Put the hours I spend reading books and on occasion, magazines, on top of that makes me glad that I splurged for it. I guess money can buy peace of mind for what it's worth. The books that I enjoy reading the most are probably nonfiction, but with the diversity of books offered here, I'm starting to pick up other types as well. I'm just glad there's a library like this in my location to satiate my thirst for reading!

Love the Smell

I have to tell you that I am personally am 100% against smoking of any kind. I just do not understand why people do things that are unhealthy for them. If you know the effects I do not understand why you would want to risk the side effects. On that note I have to also admit that I love the smell of a smoking cigar. Not the cheap gas station cigars but a really nice sort of expensive one. Just because you like the smell and the taste of the expensive cigars as well does not mean that you need to pay the high prices for them. I really do not know anyone that smokes cigars but I do pass some people on the street sometimes that are smoking them and it really smells good.
I do have a great uncle that smoke cigars but I never really see him. He lives in Indiana and they are very old so we don't really keep in touch with them much. We really should but they are very distant family and we only see them once in a while. I wonder if he buys his at the gas station or if he gets a good deal online.

Instant Coffee

I myself do not drink coffee but that does not mean that I do not request samples of them. I like to keep many things on hand because we have company quite often and I want to be able to make any drink that they are looking for. I like to try and make my guests feel comfortable. I grabbed this sample for coffee in case I should get someone that would like to have coffee. Its rather easy for me since I do not have a coffee pot at my house.
http://mobilesmartchoice.tasterschoice.com/

Vitamins

I have to admit that I really do not take vitamins. I do take one of the kids every once in a while but that is only because that say I should take them as well. I often wonder if taking vitamins is really beneficial to your health. I don't think that I have taken them long enough to feel the benefits. I do know that if Madison does not take them she starts to get dark circles under her eyes. I think that it has something to do with her being such a picky eater. She really does not like to many veggies so I always try and make her take one a day vitamins. I think that it really makes her skin look more healthy especially around her eyes.
I would actually like to try myself taking vitamins this winter season to see if I feel a difference in my health. I would like to know if I get less colds and feel any better. I will have to start soon because the cold and flu season is already approaching.

Check This Out!

Okay so this Friday morning I was doing a little Internet surfing mostly at black Friday adds but then I came across this website. I was checking out these slimming wraps. At first glance I thought it sounded a little funny. They I started to read into it a little further. I could not believe the results that you could get just by doing a short 50 minute session. It actually makes sense if you think about it. If you put a plastic bag on your foot it gets really hot because the heat gets trapped inside the bag. I don't know why the same theory would not work for wrapping your body. I would imagine that you would be sweating away the calories. It seems like it would work really well. I cant wait to research this a little further. I might really be interested in giving this a try. It seems like a very fast and easy way to shed a few pounds before this holiday season is upon us.

Free Tea

Are you a tea drinker? I personally have never tried tea before. I do not really know why but I guess I really do not like the smell of it. I just assume that if I don't like the smell I will not like the drink as well. Ken likes the tea so I will score a free coupon for him. If you would like to try this tea sign up because I am sure it will go fast.
http://www.facebook.com/genesistoday?v=app_224396475227

Car Insurance

The other day I went to visit my cousin in her new place. I guess it is not suck a new place anymore but I have never been there because I was a little afraid of the area. I wanted to see her new baby. He is already getting big. We went and did a little shopping and took him with us. I was willing to drive because I always worry that she does not have any car insurance. I know that she is always looking for cheap car insurance but I really do not know if she every got some on her car or if she is driving around without it.
We had a good visit with each other and we talked a lot. I wish she would get her priorities in order and I think that she would be much happier. Either way she seems to be doing good and the kids looked happy for the most part. I will keep them in my prayers for sure.

Morgan's Gymnastics Class

Guest post written by Leah Overway
My daughter Molly has always encouraged her kids to get involved in something active—just like we did for her. When she was younger, we made sure she kept busy and kept active by enrolling her in classes for the things she really loved. She used to go to dance class—learning ballet and jazz—and then clarinet class right after! She was quite the busy thing.
Well, now, her daughter Morgan is about to start gymnastics training. I’m thrilled for her. Ever since she could talk, I’ve heard her go on and on about how she’d love to do flips and cartwheels—I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before she’s actually made it there. We’re all going to see her first lesson (they have an observation room for proud parents, and grandparents in our case) and it should be a blast. I’m making sure to sign up for my hearing test on HearingAids.miracle-ear.com later that day, since I won’t know when the lesson will end. I just can’t wait to see her accomplish her goals! There are few better feelings in life.

Post It

Do you have an obsession with the post it notes? I have to tell you if it was not for these little tiny note pads I would forget everything. I think at one time during the week I would have about five or six different notes up reminding me of things that I have to do that week. It helps me to remember doctors appointment and even picture days for school. I sometimes need them for even the simple things like taking out the trash or making a phone call. If you would like some company samples here is a place you can grab some.
http://www3.3m.com/qfrm/ShowSurvey?surveyid=JOJOPQK0&WT

Let's Go Mom

Guest post by Lon Mueller
Getting ready for a milestone birthday and my husband letting me know he will be out of town, I was feeling very old and out of sorts. Did nobody understand? Coming to the rescue was my wonderful daughter. She handed me this little box with a big pink bow and inside was two tickets to "Cats" at the Carol Morsani Hall in Tampa, Florida. I think I must have screamed, before shedding a few tears. Knowing my love for musicals, I couldn't have asked for anything more. Only one day to get ready, panic began to set in. I didn't sleep all night worring about my hair and whatever will I wear, as I tried on every piece of clothing in my closet. When she arrived the next day I was a nervous wreck, but so excited. Did I look ok? Was every hair in place? Was my make-up on right? All I could hear was "Mom Let's Go." We jumped in the car and headed out, wait I forget to set the security alarm from Allhomesecurity. We did manage to make it on time and I had one of the best times I've had in many a year. Age is just a number, but birthdays can mean memories.

A rainy day movie

Guest post written by Donna Myers
When I started subscribing to Netflix about a year ago, I thought tthat finally I'd get to watch all of these movies conveniently and have the time to explore new kinds of movies. Even foreign films! I've been meaning to get into foreign horror, especially Asian horror, which I hear is the best. But work got busier and a promotion meant a little more time working from home and more business trips. So I don't use my Netflix nearly as much as possible, except on rainy weekend afternoons like last weekend.
I had used my 4G internet Nashville to put the Twilight movie in my queue. It had been sitting on my desk for almost three weeks.
So I popped in the DVD in my DVD player and finally watched the Twilight movie. I really didnÕt realize that this is where people talking about sparkling and glittering vampires was coming from. There are so many vampire things out there right now that I didnÕt know that it specifically came from Twilight. It was OK to watch on a rainy day, but I donÕt think that IÕm going to go out and buy the DVD anytime soon.

Vitamin C & D

I am personally not really one that likes to put things in my drinks and drink them however when cold and flu season hits I usually will do just about anything to get rid of it. If you are a mom like me than you know that moms are really not allowed to get sick. If we are we still have to do our everyday chores and take care of the kids. We really do not have any down time to lay around and get better. Here is a free sample of vitamin C & D for the upcoming season.
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid89117.aspx

Already Skinny

One thing that I noticed about diet pills and other drugs promising weight loss is that the model they choose is already skinny. It does not seem like they ever pick a fat person to represent the drug. I want to see real results if I am looking into trying a pill. I don't want a pill that is going to promise me results that are no way obtainable. I was recently looking into something called Lipofuze. I have never heard of it before but that does not really mean its a bad thing. It to me just means its not a corrupt pill that has no results. I like that they have a website that allows you to ask questions about the product as well as read a little more about it. It also seems to have a good value for the money which is another important factor for me. I am going to do a little more research and I will decided if I will want to give it a try.

ATV

Last year my dad bought an ATV from a friend of a friend because they were selling it very cheap. They were getting rid of it because they really needed money and he was out of a job. He was selling it just to get rid of it. My dad thought that it would be really fun to buy it so he did and he was right. He lets us all ride it every now and then. I am personally not to good at driving it because I never really drove anything but a riding lawn mower and a car. I am also the cautious one and do not like to go very fast. I know there have been tons of accidents on those things so I always worry that it might just happen to me as well.
Since my dad has owned it there has not been any problems with it at all. He has not needed ATV Parts just yet but I am sure in the future he will love to know there is a place to get them that does not cost a fortune. Its nice that you can buy parts online at a price that is cheaper than a speciality store. Maybe when the first snow hits we will get it out and pull the kids on the sled. They really enjoyed that last year.

Free Friday

Well to me there is nothing better than Friday's. It is the end of the week and a new weekend is here to spend time with the family. Well if you are a Friday lover as well then I have good news for you if you are also a coffee drinker. I person ally have never tasted coffee before. I know its weird but I love the smell but I just worry that the taste will be really bad. Plus I personally do not like it when people have coffee breath. Burger King is giving away free coffee every Friday!
Here is the link to check it out.
http://www.bk.com/en/us/search/index.html?txtSearch=free+coffee&txtSource=Press

Warranty

Do you ever go to the store and when you go to buy something that is electronic they ask you if you would like to buy the extra warranty? Well it seems like every place that sells electronic now sells add on warranties of their own. I do notice that sometimes when you buy these warranties they are just the same as the one year manufactures warranties. I did notice when I was looking around for an ipad warranty that this company actually even gives you coverage from theft and water damage. That was really something that caught my eye since I have never heard of a warranty that had that sort of coverage before. It might actually be worth looking into purchasing. Damage from water happens all the time. Even if it is just rain damage. It sure is something worth looking into if you would ask me.

Astroglide

If you are under the age of 18 than you will not be eligible for this free sample. It is for married couples only. It is a free sample of astroglide lube. I have never tried it before so I can not tell you if it is good or not. Try it for yourself and see. Its worth a shot if its free right? Claim your free sample before they are all gone.
http://astroglide.com/FreeSample.asp

A Young Face

Do you have a young face? One thing that I really do not want when I get older is wrinkles. I do not really take any measures again getting them right now. I do use a anti wrinkle cream every night before bed time. I do not really do it to prevent the wrinkles but because after I wash my face at night it seems to get really dry. I really then get the benefit of using a cream for wrinkles as well as a moisturizer. I know that my mom really has good skin so I have an advantage. I am very thankful that I have never really had bad skin in my life. I am hoping that if I continue to use a moisturizer I will not age very fast. I know that I do things that are bad for my skin like use a tanning bed but I do not do it all the time. I just do not want to look older than my age.

Prom

One thing that I wish I would have done when I was in high school was go to my senior prom. I did not really want to go because I knew that I did not have anyone to go with. I had a lot of friends that were going with their boyfriends. I did not have a boyfriend at the time so I did not really want to go alone. I know it is really silly for me to miss out on because of that reason but I was just young at the time. I missed out on all the prom dress shopping. I still would like to go shopping now and try on big beautiful fancy dresses. I really like that now you can get a less expensive dress online. It gives me hope that when Maddie gets older I might be able to find a really good deal. I know by the time that happens it will be really expensive but I will be prepared. If she also feels the same way about prom like I did I will try to help her get over it. I would not want her to miss out for a silly reason.

Free Chips

Are you a facebook member? Well to be honest if you are not then you should really become on just for all the free samples that they give you all the time. I am getting things in the mail everyday just for saying I "like" a product. Here is a free bag of chips if you go an like their page. Hey if you don't you can always remove them after you get your chips.
http://www.facebook.com/FoodShouldTasteGood?v=app_163836236969327

My Choice

Well if you are a regular reader with any of my blogs that you will know the past post that I wrote about was that a friend of mine needed some help. She wanted to know what I thought was the best diet drug on the market. I told her that I needed to get back to her because I am the research type of shopper. I do not like to just buy something because it sounds good. Well anyways to get to the point I choose phentermine as my best pick. It seems to have some pretty good review and I like good reviews. That means that others have already spent their money on it and were happy with the results. I also like that it was in the mid price range. It did not cost that much and it was something that I could fit into my budget. I think that I have made the right choice for my friend but that does not mean its the right choice for you. Please do your research as well before you decide.

The Top

When you are looking to buy something one thing that I always looks for is the top results for the price that I am going to pay. I do not want to drop a lot of money and then have it be a waisted investment. I research just about everything that I buy before I buy it. Ken on the other hand is a total impulse buyer. If he sees something that he really likes he will just go ahead and buy it. I like to find out the reviews before I buy something.
That's why when a friend of mine was looking for the top diet pills I told her that I would have to get back to her after I do a little research. I have to look around at different websites to find what I would believe would be the very best pill to invest in. I would not personally buy a pill that does not have a good review. I also do not want one that is to expensive for my budget. After research I can say I think that I have found just the right one.

Free Concentrate

I was doing a little searching online for some freebies and then I came across this free youth concentrate. who the heck knew that was available. Sound a little funny to me. I am however willing to give it a try being as I would like to look young forever. If you are interested as well here is a sample for youa as well.
http://www.lancome-usa.com/skincare/genifique.aspx?genesday=sampleoffer

Huskers provide excitement and joy

Contribution by Michale Greer
One of the things I truly love about my life is that I am able to take in my beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers wherever they play. Sometimes, as is the case with this last week I am able to actually go to the game and watching the 'Huskers take on the Washington Huskies was an awesome time. The fact that they won the game handily, 56-21 over a player the caliber of Jake Locker is an added bonus.
Being able to watch the game in person with 70,000 other fans that are all rabidly following either the Huskies or the Huskers is a great time and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has the time and money to do it. Standing in unison with thousands of other fans as Taylor Martinez streaked 80 yards down the sideline for yet another touchdown was the best part of the game, but watching a team I worried about quite a bit handle their business every down was pretty darn fun too. Of course when I can't watch the Huskers in person I take solace in knowing that I can watch college football on satellite tv from www.Direct.TV and I also take solace in know I don't have to do that very often with the Huskers. Most days I can just wander down the block the Memorial stadium and see everything first hand.

Looking for a Job?

Well I have to say from looking at this website the finance job is the market to be in right now. It seems like there a a ton of jobs that are looking to hire if you know anything about that area. I always wanted to have a job in accounting but then I never went to school for it. I chose so many different classes and decided to stick to criminal justice like I wanted in the beginning. That is one of the reason s that at my local community college I have over 100 credit hours. I did not even realized that I changed my mind so many times I can almost have a few degrees if I went back and finished. I did get my Associates degree a few years ago but still have not found the right job for me. Hopefully soon I can go back and take some more classes.

A Country Dream

Ken grew up in somewhat the country I guess you could say. It was much more country than my house ever was as a child. I know now that Ken still would love to move back to the country. He always tells me that it is so much more free than living in a town. He also likes the fact that we would not have many neighbors that are to close to us like we have now. He says one of the first things he would do would be to get a metal building and keep some stuff that is in his garage now in there. Then he said he could have more room for more tools. Not that he really needs any more tools or anything. I tell you he has so many of them, but its one thing that he thinks he needs more of. I like the idea of having the extra space but I would like to be some what close to a town. I do not want to have to wait an hour to get to the store. Maybe sometime soon we will look at new houses in the country part of Texas.

A Cold Winter

One thing that we use much more in the winter is the garage. I have to say then neither Ken nor I like to scrape snow off the car in the winter so we are always sure to park in the garage in the winter time. In the summer we usually just park outside because the kids take over the garage anyways with all their summer toys. A couple years ago right when it started to snow our door opener went out. We had to go looking around for garage door openers. However we did not really get it put up until the spring because we wanted to put it on the new door that we bought. That was a very bad winter because every time it snowed Ken was cleaning off the car before he went to work. It was so early in the morning and I knew he hated doing it. It was sure nice to get our new door opener.

Getting Married

One thing that I love is weddings. Going to them that is. I have actually only been in one wedding my whole life and that was when I was six I was a flower girl. It was very fun when I was that age although I was nervous to walk down the isle. I loved the dress that I wore, although now that I look back it was pretty ugly. I guess that happens as the fashion business changes all the time.
I know a friend of mine is going to get married in a year from now. She is really hitting the diet scene to try and slim down before her big day. She is already skinny to me so I think she will look beautiful either way. She is now looking into diet pills that work so she can start to take them with exercise. Many claim that it is not necessary to exercise but I really don't believe those pills. I think that eating healthy and exercise is the key. I wonder what pill she will choose. If it works out I might give it a try also.

Free Facebook Offer

I don't know if you have a facebook or not but I do and I grabbed this offer. It seems like me there are a lot of free facebook offers out there right now. I am not sure what the advertisers do with offering free products on the website but I am sure it promotes them in some way or another. Here is free painters tape if you "like" their page. It will come in handy for some painting projects this winter.
http://www.facebook.com/ScotchBlue?v=app_145435032166512

Hair Loss Products

A couple weeks ago we painted the living room. It was really bad because the kids used to walk around and eat and left messes on the walls. The ceiling was also scrapped up from the Christmas tree that was to large and hit before we knew we need to cut some off the bottom. It was nice to get it painted and I love the color I choose. Just the other day Ken was telling me that we needed to get the pictures back on the walls because it looks to bare. I agree so I started by getting new frames. I wanted them all to match so we went to walmart and bought some new one. I then took some pictures out and added others. We did not have any of Aidan and only one of Maddie. When we hung them we just had Ben. I also noticed a picture of Ken and I when we were so young before kids at all. He had more hair than he has now but really he has not lost that much. It is thinning but not really going away for goo. I am sure in a few years I will be looking for the best hair loss products on the market but for now he is fine. I cannot wait to get the pictures hung tonight when he gets home from school. Then we can have some of all the kids and our first family picture since we had Ben up on the wall.

Here comes the Bride

Oh I love weddings. I love going to them and I loved to plan and have my very own wedding. It was so much fun. I love to watch a new couple pledge to be together forever. I always hope the best for them since I know that marriage is not what it used to be anymore. My friend that is getting married next month has been with her future husband for a while. They are really happy. She is not worrying about fitting into her dress because he has gained a little weight since she bought it. I was telling her maybe she should try a weight loss supplement to take with her meals. That way she does not have to try and starve herself for her very important day. A wedding day has so much stress involved with getting all the plans perfect I don't want her to also have to worry about her weight. I know she will fit into her dress and look just beautiful for her new husband.

Easy way Out

Did you ever take the easy way out of something? Well as humans I am pretty much sure that we all have done it at lease once in our life. I know what when Ken and I first started to move out on our own it was easy for us to just go with insurance companies that we know our parents went with. It might be easies for us but that does not mean it would be in our best interest. I started to look at different car insurance quotes right away. I wanted to get the best price and the best coverage. I looked around and called many different place. Eventually I found the one that we are still with today. Don't get me wrong I still call every once in a while to make sure I am still getting the best coverage at the best price possible. It is funny actually because now my parents have also switched to get the price we are paying because we have better coverage for less money. It pays to shop around.

Have a Cold?

Have you ever tried cold eeze? I have never because I notice that they are pretty expensive. I have heard however that they work really well if you have a cold. I am really interested in trying this sample. That's why when I seen it I signed up very fast. You never know how long these samples last online so if you do it first thing you have a better chance. It is cold season since the weather is changing. Here is a sample for you.
http://www.cold-eeze.com/samples/

Pimples

Last week it was beginning to be my time of month. Usually when that happens I get one small pimple on my face. However that was not the case this month. I was afraid that I was going to get teenage acne or something. It seemed like I had one pimple after another. As a matter of fact I still have a pimple on my face that seems to be lingering around. I started to use different acne treatments because I really hate how I look with a huge red spot on my face. I usually do not like to do my makeup or even get dressed up. I guess I could just hide in the bed room and that would be fine with me. I sure hope after this pimple goes away that will be the end of them for a while.

Had the Baby

Well my cousin finally had her baby the other day. She and I now both have three wonderful kids. I know that she would like to have another on in the future but I am hoping that she will wait until she gets everything together first. I talked to her on the phone the other day and she was sounding a little depressed. I was beginning to worry about her because I know sometimes that comes with having a baby. I know that I could have used a depression treatment after I had Ben. I was so overwhelmed and I did not know what to do with him. I wish our apartment was bigger so that my mom could have stayed with us for a while to help out. Having your first baby can be pretty scary that is for sure. I don't think that I have felt depressed with the other kids. I figure it is because I know more of what to do with them. Hopefully soon my cousin will feel a little better.

Laundry Soap

Well there is nothing better that finding a free sample of laundry soap on your cabinet when you ran out of soap. Well there is nothing better to me anyways. I have to say sometimes with Ken and I both doing laundry he sometimes forgets to tell me that we have run out of soap. Its fine I have no problem with it because I am just thankful that he is helping me get it all done. I just need a sample laying around every once in a while. Here Is a wisk sample for you if you feel the same way.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11600606&search=free%20sample

What's Your Story

What's your story? Do you have a really big weight loss story that you would like to share? Well if you do I think you should write about it. I was not to sure when I started blogging but if you do also then maybe you can inspire someone else to loose the weight just like you did. Maybe you will even inspire me to do it. I like reading people that have success stories with loosing weight the old fashioned way. It seems like now days people are just having weight loss surgery or taking diet pills to help maintain their weight. I am personally scared of all of the above. I don't believe in using all these treatments. I know I could loose more with a little exercise and better eating habits. We really do not eat that bad around here we just eat to late in the evening. That I know is really bad. If you have a store please share it with me. I would love to read it.

Halloween

Well last year I have to say I was not feeling the best since I had the flu. I did however dress up for Halloween because I promised Ken that I would since I knew he really wanted to as well. I have no idea what I am going to wear this year. I know we always try to buy costumes when they go on clearance. That way we can save money. I personally think that it is silly to spend a ton of money on an outfit that will be only used for a few short hours on one day of the year. I would much rather drop the big bucks on a cute outfit they will wear many times throughout the winter. Either way I have no idea what the kids are going to be this year. I suppose once we dig out the Halloween stuff we will have a better idea on what we bought from last years clearance sale.

Free Makeup

Well I really do not know about you but personally I like to try my makeup before I buy it. It is one of those things that if pretty expensive and if I do not like it I am pretty much stuck with it forever. I will then just throw it away. That's why I like samples. And trust me if I like the sample 9 times out of 10 I will then purchase the product. Here is a sample of Olay if you have not tried it before.
https://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/covergirl/brandsampler-login.jsp

Keeping warm

Well if you have not noticed winter is just around the corner. I can tell when I have the windows open in our bedroom at night that it is getting colder and colder by the day. I have been telling Ken for a while now that if we get everyone in the house their own electric blanket we might be able to save on heating costs in the night by turning down the temperature in the house. I personally like to sleep int the cold anyways but sometimes I worry that it gets to cold for the kids. Last year I was looking into getting them a twin size one for each of their beds. We did not do it but I think this year I might see if it can save us some money on our heating costs.

Help with Benefits

I know that so many people in the world are disabled. It is really sad to see people that are actually homeless because they need to get different medicare supplement plans and just do not know or think that they can not afford to do it. I did not really know much about it until I started to research it a little more. I did not know that there are companies that help you and do not get paid until you are approved to receive your benefits. That means that there is no up front cost so you do not have to worry about affording the help to get the benefits. It sure does provide a lot of relief to those that are already struggling with no work and no pay.

Third time Around

Well since Aidan is the third baby we have had our baby things have been used a lot. We have a stroller that we use for outside because it is so dirty. We do not even want to take it anywhere because we would be really embarrassed to be seen with it. The kids have used it playing and it is full of sand and mud beyond belief. When we found out Aidan was on the way we were looking at phil and teds explorer stroller. I wanted something that was more modern and easier to push around than the regular stroller we used with Ben and Maddie. This stroller seemed like the perfect fit. I liked that it has a front swivel wheel and that it comes in other colors. It is actually a pretty good deal if you buy it online. I have seen them for much more at the store.

Flash Drive

I really have not a clue what to get Ken for his birthday. I know he likes tools but since we got a house he has bought more tools and I never know what tools he already has and what tools he still needs to get. I know that he keeps this flash drive on his key chain that hold a lot of information on things that he needs. He always seems to forget things when we are out so he keeps all his notes about things like the car stuff right on this small flash drive. I know that if I could actually get a hold of it there just might be something that he wants for his birthday on it. However I do not really know how I could do it without him having a clue as to what I am doing.
He also has it full of his school information as well so I would need it long enough to sift through some files. I loved buying him tools when I knew what he had and what he needed. He loves getting new tools as gifts but now that he has so many and he was given so many from his dad I seemed to have lost track. I don't know much about them so I guess I will still keep thinking. I only have a few days left. I hope I think of something.

Just in Case

I have to say I am a 100% just in case type of girl. I always like to be prepared for the future. I do thins with just about everything I do. That is why when we go on even a small trip I am way over packing. I always think what if something happens and I need something for the kids. I like to have just about everything that I might need handy in case I can not get it at a store nearby. You just never know what will happen. You can not prepare for certain events in your life. And since one event can change your whole life I want to be prepared for it. That's why I was looking at http://www.broadviewsecurity.com/ just the other day. I waned to be prepared in case we need to be. I don't want to wait until someone has broken into our house before we get home security system. That would be silly and way to risky for me. I need someone like the Home Security Team to give me the security that I need to be able to be gone from our house on a long vacation and not worry that things will be the same as I left them when I return. There are some things in life that you are just not able to replace and I happen to have some of them in my home.
With everything I do before I jump into things I checked with consumer reports. I like to make sure they are recommended by other customers that have used their service before. No sense in having a company that is disliked by other as I am sure I will also not be as happy. I like to make sure places have a good rating and are well liked. I like customers service to be friendly not crabby. I also like them to speak English so that I can understand. Plus have the same benefits of the more expensive companies on the market. With their rating I am sure I will be both protected and happy because I am saving some money.

Perfect

I have to say I don't think that we are good pet parents. I know some friends that are always bringing their dogs everywhere. They actually treat their dogs as if they are children. They make sure they have the top of the line stuff and they are always buying them dog treats. They always tell me that they get them from Costco and they even have coupons in their own store coupon book making the treats even cheaper. They are there now and only are available until September the 12th. These treats are just perfect for dogs because they are all natural and are made with real chicken. My dog actually loves chicken I just am always afraid to give it to him in case there is a bone. I know dogs can not have chicken bones. These treats are made in the United States and even help freshen the dogs breath. That is the main reason I was looking into them. Bailey has some pretty smelly breath and I would like something to make it better. I personally like to break the big treats into smaller ones to make them last longer. Check them out for your favorite pet.

Making it Easier

One thing that my kids do not enjoy doing is going to the doctors office. I don't really know why they have a fear of this office but I think it has to do with Aidan always going and getting shots. Since he is little he always has to get a shot when he goes. The other kids just assume that it is bad news if they have to go as well. One of the main reasons that they kids even go into the office is that they like to look at all the different nursing uniform scrubs. It seems like all the different nurses in our office have cute little medical scrubs on that have cartoon characters the kids recognize. I always show that to them the second we walk through the door. I think it calms them down a little and makes them realize that the doctor is not that bad.

I think that a different medical scrub is not to see once in a while. So many times do you come across places that only have one color scrub and its on everyone in the building. I like places that allow you to show your personality.

Do you love Shoes?

Okay I have to admit I have a small addiction with shoes. Ken thinks that it is ridiculous but he also laughs about it. I am always buying shoes. It is not just a shoe addiction for me however I am always buying everyone in my family shoes. If it is a good price and the shoe fits than I am going to buy it. I remember buying some shoes on clearance for Maddie when I was pregnant with her. They were actually shoes that she did not even wear till last year. I guess that means I have had them for about four years. Crazy I know.
However when I find a good sale I can not pass up the deal. I love to wear new shoes and it is not like any of them ever go to waste. I love all kinds of shoes. I like the Prada shoes as well as the low cost everyday shoes you get at the store. If you would look by our front door I can almost guarantee that I will have five pairs of different shoes that are just mine alone. My daughter probably has about five pair as well. Ken on the other had will only have one. I really don't remember the last time I wore a pair of shoes out and had to toss them. Well now that I found another good deal I might grab another pair.

Getting Some Boots

I personally have never been a big fan of winter boots. I have never really had a pair that was super comfortable. One thing I hate about boots is that when ever you take them off your socks always come off as well. I was really excited last year when I found a pair of ugg boots that I really liked. I could not wait to buy them. I like the fact that I could wear them and they looked cute and they were comfortable. They were not your average ugly winter boot. I could not really buy them at the time so I put it off. I did not want to get them because I did not know if I was really going to wear them.
However I realized that they were totally in fashion and I would wear them. I made the choice to go back to the store and get them. Would you believe that when I went back they no longer had my size. I was actually really upset. This year I am not waiting. I found a cute pair and I am buying them now. I do have big feet and it seems that the bigger sizes usually go first. Apparently I'm not the only one with big feet. I am grabbing these boots today!

We Need A Vacation Everyday

If you are a reader of my blogs than you already know that my husband and I have three small kids. In fact they are all under six years old. The picture above happens to be my middle child at her finest. She is the only little girl we have and she is just that a girl. She loves to dress up and play baby dolls but most of all she has figured out that when she cries she gets what she wants from her brothers. This face is something that Ken and I see all the time. This face is why we need a vacation almost everyday.

One thing that we noticed is that when we are not home our three beautiful children are like angels. It seems they are perfect when we go on vacation but when we are home they all become monsters. Last year we planned a vacation to Florida and it was a blast. This year we are planning something more simple but even more relaxing. With three kids we need a big place for them to explore and enjoy. I personally need a pool and Ken needs recreation. I was looking for the perfect place and I came across Carolina Designs. It looks like there will be enough room in these rentals for my whole family. It has just the things that catches Ken's eye while I can relax at our pool all day with the kids. The Outer Banks beach rentals looks like our perfect family vacation. We might just be able to relax and all have a little fun. Hopefully we can escape the wonderful sad face and turn it into fun family memories.

Helping out

The other day my grandma called me because she was wondering if I could look up a few places for Dallas auto repair in her area. I am pretty good at looking up things on the Internet and she knows that. I also like to look things up on the Internet because you can look to see if the place you are looking for has any good or bad reviews. It seems that if you type any business in an online search then you get some sort of results. She was looking for someone because she needs to get a brake job on her little truck. She has not replaced them since she bought the truck used so she did not know what the price was going to be to get it done.
Ken would really like to get a new car sometime soon. He has his eye on the Chevrolet Silverado. I would love to have one of those but I need something that is able to hold three car seats at the same time. I don't think that we will all fit into a Silverado. maybe Ken could get one to use it to get to and from work and school. I know he would like a new car and maybe that will be his first choice. I wonder what color he would choose.

Free Carefree

I personally do not really use pads very often. I really do not like how they feel. I do like to keep them in the house in case if I really need them. You never know when you will need them. Since I really do not use them very often I do not like to buy a whole package so I like to keep the samples around the house. I do like a sample in the closet every now and again. He is the link if you would like to give them a try for free.
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The other day the local cable company informed us that they were going to star and cut channels. Every once in a while I notice that we loose a few channels. It is really not that big of a deal to me because I personally am not really a huge television watcher in the first place. I would much rather be on the computer talking to friends or updating my blogs.
Ken noticed that he could get Direct TV packages by DirectSatTV for a pretty good price. He said that he could get a lot more channels for not that much of a price difference. He said that with the new government dish rules it seems as if the tv companies are getting better.
I think Ken was really trying to sell me on the idea of getting Direct TV by DirectSatTV. I always tell him that he does not have to ask me if he wants to get something. I don't care as long as we have the money to pay for it. He is the one that is working so if he wants it then order it. He said he still likes for me to want it as well. I really don't watch a lot of tv so I can personally live without it. We still have not decided what we will get if anything but it is still in our memory. Ken makes sure he reminds me every once in a while if he thinks that I have forgot about the service. I don't forget but I just don't know if I want the service.

Prep

When the end of high school came I have to say I was not prepared. I still really did not know what I wanted to do with my life like some people. It seemed like they knew what they wanted to do forever. I was not really sure. I could not decide to do only one thing for the rest of my working life. I took the lsat prep so that I can get a better score but I still could not decide.
When I was younger I always wanted to be a police officer. When I entered college I took lots of criminal justice classes and really enjoyed them. It was fun learning about different police measures. I then changed my mind again. I think I have decided now and I know that I can get it done if I try to stick to it.
If you are in high school there really is no better way to prepare for the Isat test. You never know what it will be like. I always like to prepare.

A New Kitchen

One thing that I really want it a new kitchen. I did not think that having a small kitchen would really bother me when we bought the house. Nothing could have possibly been as small as our apartment kitchen and we only had one child at the time. I now have three kids and would love to have a double sink. I was looking at Elkay sinks because they have some really nice under mounted ones that caught my eye. It would be nice to be able to sweep the counter crumbs right into the bowl with out having to dig it out of the cracks.
It is really funny because when you buy your first house you don't really seem as picky as you would be the second time. Ken and I already have a list going on what we expect our next house to have. I want a big eat in kitchen because I like room to cook for the family. I also would like to have a pool at the house if not add one on ourselves. It's funny how you expect so much more the second time around.

Free Vitamins

Do you take your vitamins? I personally do not and I know that I probably should. I give the kids vitamins but I myself do not take them. I think the reason that I do not take them is because I hate how big they always are. They seem so huge to swallow. I have never seen adult gummy vitamins until this free sample. I have requested it for myself. Maybe soon I will be taking them as well. That is if they taste okay. That is the exact reason I like samples before buying things.
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Detox

I have never personally had anyone that I know die from drugs. I do know some people that have used drugs themselves and that have had loved ones die way to early in their life because of these addicting drugs. It is so sad to me when I see young people thinking that it is the cool thing to do when they are smoking and using drugs. If they could only channel their energy into something useful I am sure we would have a much better world to live in. Many people these days are not only addicted to street drugs but to legal drugs given top them from a doctor.
I would have to say that is the most amazing thing to me when doctor given drugs become the problem. There is help out there. The opiate detox can make you a new person. They make you as comfortable as you can possibly be during this time period. I would think personally the doctor would be able to tell if your becoming hooked on a product but that is not always the case.
If you know a loved one or a friend that needs help. Please pass on this site information and get them the help they need. Tomorrow might just be to late.

Oxygen

I used to always think that my grandmothers sister seemed so much younger than her. I think it had something to do with my grandma being a few years older than her but also my great aunt used to dye her hair and my grandmother did not. My great aunt was a smoker and did have some problems but my grandmother seemed older because she was heavier and was able to do less. I always think of the fun times I had with my grandma and I miss her at times.
Now when I see my great aunt and she is still smoking I see why she needs an evergo oxygen concentrators. I never knew my grandma to smoke and I am still surprised my aunt still does after the problems that she has sleeping. I wish she would stop smoking because it really makes you loose years on your life. I am thankful I never had a smoking habit although I did try it one time in my life. Once was for sure enough. It was the worst tasting thing I ever had in my mouth. I often wonder why people can not kick the habit.

Coupon Queen

Well I have started to use coupons with just about every purchase. I like to use coupons because it really is amazing how much money you can save. I have a few books to keep and organize all my coupons but when you get into it you just need more. Her is a free coupon organizer if you are looking for another one.
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Medical Equipment

With three kids and two adults living in the same house we are bound to get sick. I have to say we are not sick very often only a few times in the winter. However when we are sick it seem like it takes a while for us all to get rid of it. We go to the doctor but since we are all in the same house we all share the winter cold and the fevers. When it comes to medical equipment like spirometers we buy our stuff online. I always like to make sure the kids have what they need if they get sick. I am not really one of those moms that take the kids to the Dr just for a few small sniffles. I can usually tell when they are sick and when they need to see a doctor. It makes things easier for me at home. If one gets sick and I make the trip to the doctor they usually all get it from the germs at the office. I like to try to prevent that at all costs.

Im Impressed

Okay I have to say I was a little bit impressed when I came across the lipozene reviews online. I have seen this diet aid advertised on TV. They pretty much say it is a miracle way to loose weight and give you numerous deals if you order through their website or phone number. I do not usually tend to believe these companies because they seem to not really care about your health they just want you to buy the product.
It seems like TV advertisements come once every single commercial cycle when you ware watching a TV program or movie from home. I was impressed with the reviews this sight brought to me enough to keep reading anyways. I like to look at all the facts including the side effects before I jump into purchasing a product. I want to weight less but I don't want to be dead trying if you know what I mean. You just never know what you will come across online. this one seems like it might be worth checking into.

Get Covered

I know that it is terrible that Ken and I have three kids together and get we still do not have a life insurance policy for me. It is just not really something that we know much about so I guess we figure there is not time to look into it. If someone came and talked to us about it I am sure we would have one by now. It is not that we are trying to avoid it but it is just the last thing from our minds when we live our very busy lifestyle. I know that you can still get a policy when your older but it is always better to start things when your young. It seems like the life insurance quotes for senior citizens are a bit on the more expensive side because your not putting as much money into it before you are kicking the bucket.
I actually found this place that had reasonable rates for senior and I was amazed. I know that does not mean to wait till the last minute to get a policy but if you did wait to long you can still find an affordable rate. That is nice to know if you are looking.

Once Heard

I once heard a story of a lady that was so into seeing if her wrinkle cream worked that she only used it on half of her face. I guess she did this for many years. She would put it on her face and her neck but only would do half because she never knew if it was working or not. The story was told to me by a woman trying to see me a very popular home consultant brand that she made a lot of money on. I really did not believe the lady because it sounded to silly to me because what about the rest of her face. Did the anti wrinkle lotion really work and make one side of her face old and one side young. I could not picture a lady wanting one side looking full of wrinkles and the other nice and youthful.
I never found out if the story was true or not but I suppose it was just as it states a story. I use a lotion on my face and could not think of just doing half my face. It would feel funny and I would not want one side to look better. Just my luck that side would always be in the pictures.

Free panda Express

Yummy I love Chinese food. I have to say I think that it is my favorite fast food on the market. I love the orange chicken and the rice. It is actually making me hungry right now. I came across this site that says you can get a free entree on July 14th with no purchase necessary. Sounds good to me. Here is the link to get yours.
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Kind of funny

One thing that I think is kind of funny is when famous people are trying to sell products. I really doubt that they are using the product on an every day basis. I mean they might have tried it one time in their life just so they can get paid for doing the add by the huge company but really a celeb doing an ad for diet pills.
Face it there are not to many celebs that need diet pills. It is just how we think of them. They are usually always skinny. That's why the quicktrim reviews do not surprise me. They pick these people to endorse them that are already skinny. Why on earth do they need to tell us heavier people that they lost weight with the use of this pill. Its a bit crazy that people would buy it just because some famous person said it worked for them. let me see them when they were fat and then let them say they were taking the pill. I'm sure that will never happen because it never happened.

The Best

So what is the best wrinkle cream on the market? I know that my aunt says its the one that is the least expensive. She gets her cream at the dollar store because then she does not have to pay the high costs that come with a wrinkle free face. Well needless to say she has wrinkles. Not that they are bad but I personally use a cream that is a bit more pricey. Not that it is any better but I have tried lots of them and It seems most of them leave me with a greasy face. I don't like to have that feeling of I need to wash my face after I just have and applied the cream. I don't know maybe the greasy creams keep the wrinkles away. I know my aunt says that the humidity is really good for your skin and that also keeps you looking young. Maybe that is why people in those hot states look younger than those that have a more dry climate. One really does not know. However what every cream you like is the best one for you. I might pay more for mine but it lasts me a very long time. Actually about a year a bottle. When I think of it like that then I guess I only pay about three bucks a month. Not to bad when I break it down.

Free Nexxus

Since we are going camping soon I am sucking up on the free samples. I like to bring a bag so that we can just toss it when we are finished using it. It makes the load lighter and then we don't have to worry about bringing it all back with us either. I like to have samples of everything just so it leaves more room for other things. Here is a sample of a really good shampoo. I don't usually buy it because it is more expensive but I will for sure take a sample.
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Shed the Pounds

Well it is no surprise that I am trying to shed the pounds. I am sure I still have some weight on that was from Ben over six years ago. That is just terrible. I have been pregnant so much in the past few years that it seems like when I get a good start it is time to think about another baby. Since we will not be having another baby for some time not I am considering giving clinicallix a try. It says that it can be of good use if you are trying to loose weight. I am sure that with some good healthy diet and exercise It might give me the results that I am looking for.
Its funny actually when you first start a diet you want to see immediate results but if you don't it is hard to keep going. Then if you stop you never see anything. I am sure I'm not the only one that likes to see results right away. I guess it gives me incentive to keep pushing on and continue my regimen. Hopefully this will help me out.

Sad Times

Where do you start? That is pretty much the very first question you have after the initial fact that you have lost someone that is close to you. I have never looked into funeral planning but I know it must be awful. I can not even begin to imagine loosing someone you love and then having to decide what happens next. I would have no idea where to start. It seems like there is so many extra things that you have to do that you would never think about. I honestly hope to never have to plan a funeral for any of my family even though I know that probably will not be the case. I was looking online and I actually came across this site that offers help in planning for the terrible event. It looked very helpful if you had to plan a funeral. I might pass the site on to some friends in need of the service. It looks really helpful.

Free Dove

I love free samples of hair care products. I like them because it is always nice to try something different on your hair. It is also nice to give your hair a different product once in a while because you are suppose to switch every now and then. Here is one of my favorite samples that they give out it is from dove. Grab your sample today.
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Great DEAL

Okay so personally I really don't know what all the hype is about ipods. I never wanted one or really understand why people think they need one. My cell phone basically does the exact same thing and the screen is bigger. My sister however has been wanting an ipod since they day they were released. Okay maybe not since then but since all of her friends have them she also thinks she needs to fit in and have on as well. I don't really know if its a good idea because you never know what you can view on them and its harder to keep track of what your kids watch. Maybe that is the reason my parents have held out on getting her one. My dad promised her one a while ago but still never bought it. It might be a better idea. However if he is going to get one than he better do it soon. This is the best deal I have seen on ipods online and in stores. Not to mention is it a new one. I will have to ask him if he was planning on getting one so he can score this deal.

Old Fashion

Okay some might think I am a little bit old fashion but when I had my friend call me the other day and tell me that she was now engaged I really happy for her. The very first thing I think about when i hear of an engagement is the ring. I know that it does not really matter to some people what the ring looks like but I know every bride to be loves to show off their new ring. I always consider diamond engagement rings to be a wedding must have. However like I said my friend called and told me that her spouse selected a different ring and she said yes but was a little disappointed. Well personally I would have been as well but it really is not all about the ring. I told her that maybe a few years down the line she could get a nice ring and they would be able to afford it. I can totally see her disappointment however because it really is about the ring. When a couple gets engaged that's the first thing everyone wants to see. Maybe online they could get a better deal. I know there are some really beautiful rings on this site. I would use on for my other hand. Haahah

Free Cascade

One thing that I have never had in my whole life was a dish washer. I have always been the dish washer so I really did not know what I was missing out on. Ken always mentions how nice it would be to have one, but I did not know till we went on vacation and we had one in our hotel room. Gosh it was super nice. I just had to fill it up then empty it. It was great. I know some think its such a chore to fill and empty it but really it is simple compared to washing all the time. I swear I do dishes three times a day here. If you lucky to have a washer then here is some free cascade.
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Need Advice

I have a friend getting married in less than a month. She is really worried about her upcoming wedding and still being able to fit into her dress. She said that she really thinks that she has gained a few pounds since she had her dress fitted and she was wondering if I knew of any crash diets that work. She wanted to know if I have come across anything on the internet that promises weight loss in a hurry. I have to say I have some across many sites that promise weight loss since I started blogging. I have never really tried any of them for myself so I am not sure if she will get the results that she is seeking. I am sure she is just over stressed and will still look beautiful in her wedding dress.
I really can't wait for her wedding because weddings are one of my favorite things to see. I really love seeing a new couple get married and promise to be together forever. they are just so fun. The party afterwards is not to shabby either.

SwimmingYet?

Well summer is here yet I have not really been swimming yet. I did enjoy the pool on our vacation but around here it really is not that warm as of yet. I also don't really know very many places that have pools. I do have some friends with great pools that I am sure we will use this year. Now I just need to find some fast weight loss tips to help me look a little better in my suite. Thankfully we all just had babies so we are not in the best of shape. I could use a little more help though and I am always willing to take any extra help that I can get. Hopefully soon I want to get back to dieting and exercise with Ken. It sure made us feel a lot better and I am sure that was something to do with us being more healthy.

Free Laundry

One thing that OI love to hear is that I can do my laundry for free. I seriously have so much laundry that if we skip just two days we are behind for a week. It seems like this kids go through at least two outfits a day. Not including Ken's clothes as well as mine. I happen to love Oxy so this might be a new favorite soap. I don't know tide is now my best but I am open to change.
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A little boost.

As we get older our bodies start to change. This has my husband worried. He is worried about loosing his hair, muscle tone, and various other things. He is not that old now but he always said that he is not to far off. He always looks at himself in the mirror in our living room just to make sure he still looks the same and he never fails to mention his receeding hairline. I told him to try some testosterone cream and see if the would help him. He is very reluctant to give it a try but I am sure he will once he starts to loose more hair and I hope he tries some because I love that he has a lot of hair.