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.