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