The Traveling Coldwells

Whoa, December 1st??

2010-12-02T20:13:00.000-06:00

There's no possible way that it's already December 1st!! I just need time to stop in its tracks for one moment!
Thanksgiving was great!! We had green bean casserole, corn, rolls, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy (both white and brown), the bes mac-n-cheese ever, and then there was Jeremy's mac-n-cheese! We had a mac-n-cheese cook off. It was so much fun, we were both talking trash to each other. Jeremy smoked his while he was smoking the turkey and mine was in the crockpot. Mine was perfect, and Jeremy's needed more cheese and had a smoked flavor. Everyone loved them both! We had two turkeys- one smoked and one deep fried... YUMMYYY!!! Now that I've had deep fried, I can't go back!
We had about 15 people come over. We invited everyone from Jeremy's work to come over. We realize that we are close to our family but not everyone is, and not everyone lives in a house where they can cook turkeys (alot of them live in the dorms). I was a nervous wreck but everything turned out great! (A HUGE thank you to Stephanie Bachmeier for coming over early and helping me!!!!)

Okay.. now it's December 2nd.. I didn't finish. But here we go December... let's do it!

welcome back!

2010-09-27T19:38:00.000-05:00

Wow! It's been a long time since I've blogged! This new/40 hour job is changing my world! That's so silly but it is! I LOOOOOVE my weekends! And Saturday requires a nap. This past Saturday I fell asleep for about thirty minutes around 5 while Texas was losing.. so I'm coming to the conclusion that it's a requirement!

The job is going really good! The only part that I can't stand is the inconsistancy but that's every job.
WallE is doing great! He recently got a hair cut and is looking purdy :)
Jeremy is doing good too! He's enjoying being on days.

For our anniversary (which is around the time I stopped blogging) we went to dinner and a movie! I don't remember which movie but I do remember that it wasn't very good! For my birthday I came home to flowers on the counter (they were really pretty!) and we headed to Shannon and Josh's for dinner and relaxation! Dinner was FILLING but delicious! Then the next day we went to Chili's because I wanted to for my birthday, and I had a coupon for a free dessert that I got in my email! woo hoo!

Oh also, my laptop has died. I can't get the screen to turn back on! :( So that means we are both sharing one laptop- LAME! But I get dibbs on it- that was the deal if we sold the iPad.. and we did. We aren't the type of people to buy applications for it so we figured could use the money for tires or my ridiculous dental bill.

So I guess that's where I'll leave you for now. I'm in a bad mood tonight.. dinner turned out nasty :(

The Voting Begins!

2010-08-04T07:43:00.001-05:00

Guess what time it is? No not "Tool Time", and it's not "MAIL TIIIME" either!
IT'S TIME TO VOTE!! Remember when I mentioned my friend Shannon entering a dream wedding giveaway... well now it's your turn to make that happen for her!

VOTE HERE

Voting is once/24 hours/IP address- that means if you have a computer at home and at work then you get TWO votes!! WOOO!!!

So please- go vote for Shannon and Josh!

Giveaways over at Leslie Loves Veggies!

2010-08-01T20:22:00.001-05:00

One place I love to find great giveaways is Leslie Loves Veggies blog!!

Tomorrow (8-2-10) ends her Woodstock Chimes giveaway! Hurry!!

LLV's Starla Sandals giveaway ends 8-3-10

THE question

2010-07-29T06:46:00.000-05:00

What's the one question everybody that you mean after you've entered high school asks you? The one that you ask yourself 20 times a day, nearing the end of your junior year in high school? Ya know, the question that you hate others answering with such confidence and you have no idea..

"WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH THE REST OF YOUR LIFE?"

I'm almost 22 years old and I've had many answers to this question- being a teacher went to being a photographer to being an ag. teacher to being a dental hygienist to being an Air Force wife to being a dental assistant to- ERRCH! Stop right there. You really don't have a choice but to stop right there... because I don't know what I want to do.

The whole time I was a cashier Jeremy pushed me to find a better job. One that I don't come home and complain about and one that pays better. So I found one, and now he's "encouraging" me to go to school and get a degree in something. I honestly have no idea!! I like the receptionist setting.. it's a happy place behind a desk.
I've never taken accounting... I've been thinking about doing that..
Or I could be a... -and that's where I get stuck. I don't have any ideas!
Jeremy thinks I should be a real estate agent. :/ No thanks. I'd rather not. It just doesn't sound like fun. An interior decorator sounds like more fun!!! (You wouldn't know it looking at my house!)
I'm a very sympathetic person, I would love to do something that helps people!

If anyone has any ideas, please share them! I'm just sure that I'm thinking inside the box and not looking at all of my options!

I've always said "I'm not trying to conquer the world, but I want you to believe that I'm trying"

Laundry

2010-07-23T06:49:00.000-05:00

Have I ever confessed my unmistakable hate for putting laundry away? I don't hate folding it, I do that as I take it out of the dryer. I must really dislike putting it away though...

As I take shirts out of the dryer I lay them flat because it's silly to fold a shirt just to go put it on a hanger (eventually). That's TWO piles of shirts laid flat and TWO laundry baskets full of pants, shorts, jeans, all the underwear we own and socks...
I'm going to put an add out there- $10 to put my laundry away!! That's just a joke {for now}

On this note I read a blog the other day about moms hiring someone to do their house cleaning. They asked for my opinion so I gave it... If you hire someone once or twice a month just to get you caught up seems perfectly logical!

That's all I said but I have more to say- if you are a stay at home mom.. you shouldn't get too far behind. I'm not saying they don't do anything because I know it's just the same as working 40 hours at a paid job. But there are nap times and quiet times. As someone who has just started her 1st 40 hour job... I can't imagine having kids and working 40 hours!! There is barely time to do anything after you get home and get through dinner... But I still can't wait to have kids :)
KUDOS to ALL moms!!

iPad

2010-07-22T20:03:00.000-05:00

I can't say THANK YOU enough to Cheribundi!!

If you ever see a Cheribundi sitting in the cooler at a gas station, be sure to help me thank them by buying one and enjoying it!!

SMORES!!

2010-07-19T20:41:00.000-05:00

Yum!! I found the most delicious smores recipe thanks to The Not So Blog's Experimental Mommy!!
She also has a great giveaway going!! GO HERE to enter to win a Hershey's beach towel, Hershey's Chocolate Bar, Honey Maid Graham Crackers, and Kraft Jet Puffed Marshmallows!!!!! Hurry! It ends 7/20!!

I believe

2010-07-08T19:24:00.001-05:00

An Atheist Professor of Philosophy was speaking to his Class on the Problem Science has with GOD , the ALMIGHTY. He asked one of his New Christian Students to stand and . . .
Professor : You are a Christian, aren't you, son ?
Student : Yes, sir.
Professor : So, you Believe in GOD ?
Student : Absolutely, sir.... See More
Professor : Is GOD Good ?
Student : Sure.
Professor : Is GOD ALL - POWERFUL ?
Student : Yes.
Professor :A0 My Brother died of Cancer even though he Prayed to GOD to Heal him. Most of us would attempt to help others who are ill. But GOD didn't. How is this GOD good then? Hmm? (Student was silent )
Professor : You can't answer, can you ? Let's start again, Young Fella. Is GOD Good? Student : Yes.
Professor : Is Satan good ?
Student : No.
Professor : Where does Satan come from ?
Student : From . . . GOD . . .
Professor : That's right. Tell me son, is there evil in this World?
Student : Yes.
Professor : Evil is everywhere, isn't it ? And GOD did make everything. Correct? Student : Yes.
Professor : So who created evil ? (Student did not answer)
Professor : Is there Sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All these terrible things exist in the World, don't they?
Student : Yes, sir.
Professor : So, who Created them ? (Student had no answer)
Professor : Science says you have 5 Senses you use to Identify and Observe the World around you. Tell me, son . . . Have you ever Seen GOD ?
Student : No, sir.
Professor : Tell us if you have ever Heard your GOD ?
Student : No , sir.
Professor : Have you ever Felt your GOD , Tasted your GOD , Smelt your GOD ? Have you ever had any Sensory Perception of GOD for that matter?
Student : No, sir. I'm afraid I haven't.
Professor : Yet you still Believe in HIM ?
Student : Yes.
Professor : According to Empirical, Testable, Demonstrable Protocol, Science says your GOD doesn't exist. What do you say to that, son?
Student : Nothing. I only have my Faith .
Professor : Yes, Faith . And that is the Problem Science has.
Student : Professor, is there such a thing as Heat?
Professor : Yes.
Student : And is there such a thing as Cold?
Professor : Yes.
Student : No, sir. There isn't.
(The Lecture Theatre became very quiet with this turn of events )
Student : Sir, you can have Lots of Heat, even More Heat, Superheat, Mega Heat, White Heat, a Little Heat or No Heat. But we don't have anything called Cold. We can hit 458 Degrees below Zero which is No Hêt, but we can't go any further after that. There is no such thing as Cold. Cold is only a Word we use to describe the Absence of Heat. We cannot Measure Cold. Heat is Energy. Cold is Not the Opposite of Heat, sir, just the Absence of it.
(There was Pin-Drop Silence in the Lecture Theatre )
Student : What about Darkness, Professor? Is there such a thing as Darkness? Professor : Yes. What is Night if there isn't Darkness?
Student : You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is the Absence of Something You can have Low Light, Normal Light, Bright Light, Flashing Light . . . But if you have No Light constantly, you have nothing and its called Darkness, isn't it? In reality, Darkness isn't. If it is, where you would be able to make Darkness Darker, wouldn't you?
Professor : So what is the point you are making, Young Man ?
Student : Sir, my point is your Philosophical Premise is flawed.
Professor : Flawed ? Can you explain how?
Student : Sir, you are working on the Premise of Duality. You argue there is Life and then there is Death, a Good GOD and a Bad GOD . You are viewing the Concept of GOD as something finite, something we can measure. Sir, Science can';t even explain a Thought. It uses Electricity and Magnetism, but has never seen, much less fully understood either one. To view Death as the Opposite of Life is to be ignorant of the fact that Death cannot exist as a Substantive Thing. Death is Not the Opposite of Life: just the Absence of it Now tell me, Professor, do you teach your Students that they evolved from a Monkey?
Professor : If you are referring to the Natural Evolutionary Process, yes, of course, I do.
Student : Have you ever observed Evolution with your own eyes, sir?
(The Professor shook his head with a Smile, beginning to realize where the Argument was going )
Student : Since no one has ever observed the Process of Evolution at work and Cannot even prove that this Process is an On-Going Endeavor, Are you not teaching your Opinion, sir? Are you not a Scientist but a Preacher?
(The Class was in Uproar )
Student : Is there anyone in the Class who has ever seen the Professor's Brain?
(The Class broke out into Laughter )
Student : Is there anyone here who has ever heard the Professor's Brain, Felt it, touched or Smelt it? . . No one appears to have done so. So, according to the Established Rules of Empirical, Stable, Demonstrable Protocol, Science says that You have No Brain, sir. With all due respect, sir, how do we then Trust your Lectures, sir? (The Room was Silent. The Professor stared at the Student, his face unfathomable) Professor : I guess you’ll have to take them on Faith, son.
Student : That is it sir . . . Exactly ! The Link between Man & GOD is FAITH . That is all that Keeps Things Alive and Moving.

That student was Albert Einstein!!

Giveaways- July

2010-07-05T19:28:00.002-05:00

At LADY V DZINE I entered to win a Cosmopolitan monogrammed cosmetic travel bag from Partease. (ends 7/10)

At Mommy Musings I entered to win a patriotic chip and dip plate from Frito Lay!! (ends 7/11)

At THE ART OF BEING MOM I entered to win a Corioliss Classic Pro Flat Iron!! (Ends 7/12)

Chunky Bling giveaway

2010-07-05T17:58:00.000-05:00

Over at A Nut in a Nutshell you can enter to win an interchangeable beaded watch by Chunky Bling!!

ends 7/5

Writing my letter

2010-06-25T19:43:00.000-05:00

When you're mad, you're told to write a letter and wait a day, then if you still feel the same way to send it. Well I'm writing my letter and not waiting a day.

The other day my car informed me of 2 things, #1 that I need to change my oil. Well I ignored this one because it has said that since before the last time we changed it. And #2 that I have low tire pressure. Well this guy that Jeremy works with came over today after I got off work to check the tire pressure. The front 2 are at 50 and the back right one needs 10 more PSI's. So he let out air in the front to, and made them sit at 40. (Thanks Vickers!!)
Then I went to the dollar store to pick up some purple wrapping paper to make my cousins wedding gifts match. On the way there my steering wheel was shaking, not vibrating. So I stopped by Auto Zone and asked the nice man for advice on what it could be. He went out and felt the tires and what did he find? A bubble. Not good. Tire replacement.
Soo what does this mean for my weekend plans of driving 5 hours to go to my cousins wedding in Carthage, MO? That I'm not going and yet ONE MORE weekend ALONE.

It's not a big deal that I don't get to go to his wedding. It's that my tire my blow out and my husband isn't home to fix it, it's that I need a new stinking tire. It's that I was really looking forward to seeing my family and dressing up and having a good time.

I understand everything happen's for a reason. I'm sure this is preventing something from happening to me or WallE or my car or my house or my bills or SOMETHING.. but the thing is... I'll probably never know. I won't hear about a wreck that happens in some small town that I was going to be driving through. I won't realize that not going could be saving WallE from getting hit by a car in the distance from our car to the hotel.

Ever since I was young I knew that talking about things out loud, made them not happen for me. Going to get my first car, didn't happen because I told everyone I know. I know that's not the reason why, but it seems like that's the way things have worked all my life. So now, almost 22 years into it, I'm realizing that I need to stop shouting to the world that I'm doing something, or it won't happen. I didn't tell anybody when Jeremy and I started looking for a car for me. I didn't tell anybody when I had my job interview at Eye Specialists.

I don't understand. I don't now, not ever. DANG IT!!
Well here's to another boring weekend at home. On my computer and behind the TV.
wow.

A Nut in a Nutshell's Aquafina Giveaway!

2010-06-23T18:44:00.000-05:00

Over at A Nut in a Nutshell, blueviolet is giving 5 winners an Aquafina Prize Pack! It includes a coupon for a free 6 pack of Aquafina and Aquafina Lip Balm!! WOOO!!

GO ENTER

The Mommy Files and Flowers?

2010-06-22T21:32:00.001-05:00

For some reason those 2 go hand in hand.. Over at The Mommy Files you can always find great reviews, terrific giveaways and lots of pictures of cute little boys and their loving momma, combined with lots of smiles!!

She is giving away a $40 gift certificate to 1-800-flowers.com for Father's Day!! Go check it out and read her great review!

Top 5 favorite moments

2010-06-20T21:17:00.000-05:00

In no particular order

My wedding

Being saved

First day of college

Moving in to our first house

My first "real" job (Eye Specialists)

Top 5 favorite foods

2010-06-20T21:10:00.000-05:00

In no particular order..

Chickenancho (if you aren't from Cowley County, KS you don't know what a Chickenancho is)

Home-made mac-n-cheese

Chicken Fajita Quesadilla

Caramel Cake

Braum's french fries

Yep, I'm pretty easy to please :)

Quick note on my lunch break

2010-06-16T12:09:00.000-05:00

I'm on my lunch break and have to get something off my chest..

Why do people call themselves friends when they only get ahold of you when they want to tell you about something going on in their life?

For example.. the other day when I got off work, I turned my cell phone off and I had a few text messages to read. One was from Jeremy and the other one was from a "friend". I haven't talked to her in a few months (not even texted). Her text message said that today was her and her husbands anniversary. Was I supposed to be excited for her?

Another example.. another girl from this group of "friends" texted me the next day to tell me that she got a job at a hospital. I haven't talked to this girl for even longer. What kind of response are they expecting? I just got a new job and didn't find it necessary to tell every person that I know.

I just don't understand. They want nothing to do with me until they want praise. Alot has gone on in my life lately, good and bad, and I don't go to you for praise or condolences because we aren't that type of friend, apparently. You have parties and go hang out with the rest of the "group" but I don't even get an invite..

If it's because I don't drink and get nasty drunk like you, then all I have to say to you is "cool"

Ipad what??

2010-06-07T20:51:00.000-05:00

I JUST WON AN IPAD!!!!
Knowing that Jeremy is in the hot tub so I couldn't call him in excitement I called Aunt Susan. EEEEKK!!!!! I can't believe I won one!!!!
I owe a HUUUUUUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE THANK YOU to Nicole at Ramblings by Nicole! She asked if it was me that won, so I went searching and guess what... Stephanie Coldwell in Nebraska IS ME!!!!
I won it from Cheribundi- on their Facebook page!
I used their retailer locator and they don't sell them around here, or back home (Kansas) or in Virginia where Jeremy is right now. :( So I can't even buy it and thank them! So if you see it sitting on the shelf... buy it! Help me thank them!

"It's official - we have an iPad contest winner! Congrats to Stephanie Coldwell from Nebraska! All you need to do now is contact us (info(at)cheribundi.com) with your postal address as per the contest rules (don't post your address here!) and soon you will be pinching, swiping and flicking away on your shinny new 16GB ...Apple iPad!"

bread knife and cutting board

2010-06-05T08:57:00.000-05:00

Enter a great giveaway for a Wüsthof serrated bread knife and birch cutting board set at A Bluebonnet in Beantown (http://bluebonnetinbeantown.blogspot.com/2010/05/first-anniversary-giveaway.html)

Ends in July- giveaways

2010-06-04T20:15:00.000-05:00

At SIMPLY STACIE I entered to win a $100 gift certificate to ATGStores.com! (ends 7/2)

At A NUT IN A NUTSHELL I entered to win a $50 Family Dollar gift card!!! (ends 7/2)

At J. LEIGH DESIGNZ I entered to win a BAGGO game board!!! (ends 7/5)

At J. LEIGH DESIGNZ I entered to win a Stork Craft Tuscany Baby Glider and Ottoman!! (ends 7/12)

At GRANNY LOVES GIFT BASKETS I entered to win a Sony digital camera!! (ends when her blog reaches 250 GFC followers!)

root canal

2010-05-19T07:34:00.000-05:00

I got my first root canal yesterday!!
I didn't get much sleep the night before. When we went to bed I couldn't stop talking even though I was SO tired! I must have tossed and turned alot because I was still pretty tired when I woke up!

Jeremy had stuff going on at work today so Shannon took me to my appointment. I didn't know if I was going to be put to sleep or not. I wasn't put to sleep but I was falling asleep! The only thing that was uncomfortable was when he gave me the shot to make me even more numb. Even that didn't hurt. I didn't feel the shot, I felt him turning the syringe in my gum.

I'm not sure if anyone has ever fell asleep while getting a root canal, but that says A LOT about my dentist!! He constantly asks me if I'm in pain. While that could get annoying, it doesn't because I don't want to be in pain either!

Dr. Kenneth Spanel is absolutely AWESOME!! I wasn't even in pain after the numbness wore off! The only time I feel anything is when I yawn! I just can't stop saying enough great things about him!!

I will need a $crown$ next and those usually come 2 weeks after the root canal but that's when we'll be in Kansas so it'll have to wait.

CSN Store giveaways!!

2010-05-18T15:46:00.000-05:00

There are lots of CSN Store giveaways...

~~A GLIMPSE OF THE GIRL NEXT DOOR's giveaway ends 5/20~~

~~CANDACE ROSE's giveaway ends 5/24~~

~~FEED ME I'M HUNGRY's giveaway ends 5/26~~

~~VEG INSPIRATIONS' giveaway ends 5/27)~~

~~MY FRUGAL LIFESTYLE's giveaway ends 5//27~~

~~CUTE STUFF's giveaway ends 5/31~~

~~RANTS N' RASCALS' giveaway ends 6/5~~

~~MUSTARD SEED COLLECTIVE's giveaway ends 6/6~~

~~LITTLE MISS JULIA's giveaway ends 6/6~~

~~3 LITTLE ONES' giveaway ends 6/6~~

~~AT THE FENCE's giveaway ends 6/9~~

~~MARY POPPINS' giveaway ends 6/10 (60 Euros)~~

~~DESIGN NOMAD's giveaway ends 6/10 ($60)~~

~~DISGUISED AS A GROWN UP's giveaway ends 6/11 ($60)~~

~~SAVVY VERSE & WIT's giveaway ends 6/11 ($80)~~

~~PEACE LOVE & REVIEWS' giveaway ends 6/11 ($70)~~

~~STEREOS AND SOUFFLES' giveaway ends 6/11 ($50)~~

~~ALEXANDER'S PLAYROOM's giveaway ends 6/11 ($50)~~
~~Check out their website too! I'm TOTALLY going here when I have kids!~~

~~A SELF-CONFESSED FOODIE's giveaway ends 6/13~~

~~MY DREAM CANVAS' giveaway ends 6/13~~

~~2 MONSTERS AND A PRINCESS' giveaway ends 6/14~~

~~ENJOY LIFE, ENJOY NOW!!'s giveaway ends 6/15~~

TABLE FOR V's giveaway ends 6/19

HOLES IN MY BRAIN's giveaway ends 6/20

I was mortified!!

2010-05-15T08:52:00.000-05:00

Well, one thing I do as a cashier is observe! I see so much stuff! Let me share what I saw the other day..

This lady has 3 boys. While I was ringing them out, she didn't seem to have much control over them. They were throwing stuff and running around.
There wasn't anybody behind her in line so I watched them walk outside to their van. She gets the two younger ones into their car seats (neither of them were rear-facing) and the older one (MAYBE 4) gets into the front seat (he didn't just jump up there from the back, he opened the door and got in). This wasn't the most shocking part. What did I see next? He was standing up in the seat and looking at the other two boys as his mom put the car in reverse to drive away!!! This child has NO seat belt on AND he's standing up while she's driving!!!

Let me get this out of the way- I don't have kids. So let me save you some time... "easier said than done", "each child is different" and "you don't know the circumstances". GIVE ME A BREAK!! It takes 10 seconds to pull a seatbelt across your child.

Jeremy has NO idea about kids. He doesn't know that they are supposed to sit rear-facing until they are at least two. He doesn't know the technical stuff. So I inform him when I'm ranting and raving. I told him that our kids will be rear-facing for a LONG time. Normally when I talk about kids, he tells me to "ssshhhh" because that's not what he is thinking about right now in life. But when I talk about how crappy this parenting was or when I talk about rear-facing he just listens and nods. I think he can tell how important this is to me.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not perfect. When Jeremy was at basic, I took Alec (eight at the time) to Pizza Hut and I let him sit in the front seat (they need to be 12 before they are sitting up front so the seat belt fits properly) but he had a seat belt on. I wasn't totally ignorant! And Jeremy has done the same thing, he has let Alec sit up front... WITH a seat belt!

I just can't believe that this lady let that happen! Sure, maybe they were going to another store at the mall, so she just let him sit up front, but put him in a seat belt! The intersection in front of work is very busy and hard to get out of. I feel sorry for this poor boy, not getting the proper parental guidance.

ends in June

2010-05-15T07:48:00.001-05:00

~~At MOM REVIEWS I entered to win 2 free product coupons for Tyson Grilled and Ready! (ends 5/21)~~

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At GO GRAHAM GO! I entered to win a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Reese’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Reese’s Big Cup Peanut Butter Cups, Reese’s Pieces Candies, and Reese’s Crispy Crunchy Bars. (ends 6/4)

~~At LISA COOKING I entered to win a bag of New York Style Garlic Bagel Crisps, Parmesan & Roasted Garlic Risotto Chips, Roasted Garlic & Herb Focaccia Sticks and Garlic Pita Chips. (ends 6/5)~~

~~At FUSSY LITTLE BLOG I entered to win a $20 CSN Stores gift certificate!! (ends 6/6)~~

~~At MOMMY MANDY I entered to win an HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web all-in-one printer!! (ends 6/6)~~

~~At MOMMY MANDY I entered to win a Tyson Grilled and Ready free product Coupon! (ends 6/6)~~

~~At WHATEVER DEEDEE WANTS I entered to win a Zwilling JA Henckels 8 piece steak knife set! (ends 6/6)~~

~~At A LOVE WORTH WAITING FOR I entered to win a $60 CSN Stores gift certificate!! (ends 6/6)~~

~~At ONE SCRAPPY MOM I entered to win a Hoover Floor Mate! (ends 6/6)~~

~~At MOMMY GOGGLES I entered to win a Nestle Family Night In Prize Pack!! (ends 6/7)~~

~~At OUR ORDINARY LIFE I entered to win a personalized grill set! (ends 6/7)~~

~~At A BLUEBONNET IN BEANTOWN I entered to win a Wüsthof serrated bread knife and birch cutting board set! (ends 6/7)~~

~~At STRICTLY SIMPLE STYLE I entered to win a $60 CSN Stores gift certificate!! (ends 6/7)~~

~~At GROSCHEN GOBLINS I entered to win a pair of Sanuk Yoga Mat Sandals!! (ends 6/8)~~

~~At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a package of Caveman Cookies! (ends 6/8)~~

~~At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a Batard Folding Bread and Picnic Knife! (ends 6/9)~~

~~At SOUTHERN BELLA'S WAYS TO SAVE I entered to win a 3 night stay in a Global Resort Vacation Home in Orlando!!! (ends 6/10)~~
~~At J. LEIGH DESIGNZ I entered to win a Brother Free-Arm Sewing Machine with 26 Stitches - XL2600I from CSN Stores!!!!!! WHOA!!! (ends 6/11)~~

~~At J. LEIGH DESIGNZ I entered to win a $25 Wal Mart gift card! (ends 6/4)~~

~~At SAVVY VERSE & WIT I entered to win an $80 gift certificate to CSN Stores!!! (ends 6/11)~~

~~At PEACE LOVE AND REVIEWS I entered to win a $70 CSN Stores gift certificate!!! (ends 6/12)~~

~~At CHERRY BLOSSOMS I entered to win any Arbonne item under $50 thanks to Beauty Bambina!! (ends 6/12)~~

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a set of Slant margarita glasses!!! (ends 6/14)

At THE MOMMY FILES I entered to win a Hungry Jack Prize Pack!! (hey that rhymes!) (ends 6/14)

At THE MOMMY FILES I entered to win a $20 coupon for P&G's online store!! (ends 6/14)

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a Do-Goodie 6-piece collection!! (ends 6/15)

At STACY UNCORKED I entered to win a $40 Wal Mart gift card! (ends 6/15)

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a $20 gift certificate to Oh! Nuts!!!!!! (ends 6/15)

At THE GREEN HANGER SHOP I entered to win a $40 gift certificate to CSN Stores!! (ends 6/15)

At THE ONE INCOME DOLLAR I entered to win a Sprout Watch! (ends 6/16)

At LADYBUGS AND TONKA TRUCKS I entered to win a pair of personalized flip flops from Pretty Please Embroidery! (ends 6/17)

At MAMA'S MONEY SAVERS I entered to win a Grill Daddy!! (ends 6/18)

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a Betty Crocker Mississippi Mud Bars Prize Pack!! (ends 6/18)

At SIMPLY STACIE I entered to win a Spread Head!! (ends 6/18)

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a Drymate Personalized Pet Bowl Mat! (ends 6/19)

At LUXURY READING I entered to win a $40 gift card to CSN Stores!! (ends 6/20)

At ONE DAY, ONE DOLLAR AT A TIME I entered to win a $30 Kroger gift card!! (ends 6/20)

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a $30 gift certificate to CushionSource.com! (ends 6/21)

At SIMPLY STACIE I entered to win a magnet from What Girls Are Made of! (ends 6/24)

At RECIPES FOR MOMS I entered to win a $100 Grocery Gift Card from Cellfire!! (ends 6/25)

At JULU JEWELRY I entered to win a $60 CSN Stores gift certificate!! (ends 6/25)

At THE ADVENTURES OF PAUL AND NATALIE I entered to win the Golf Gift Basket Hole in One Golf Bag from Gourmet Gift Baskets!! (ends 6/26)

At SWEEPS4BLOGGERS I entered to win a Natural and Green Outdoor Rug from Home Infatuation! (ends 6/26)

At HER SWEET DISPOSITION I entered to win a $20 CSN Stores gift certificate! (ends 6/26)

At HIGH/LOW FOOD/DRINK I entered to win a $60 CSN Stores gift certificate! (ends 6/28)

At MAMA'S MONEY SAVERS I entered to win a M&M’s Computer Hub and the M&M’s Computer Fan!! (ends 6/28)

At TWO OF A KIND I entered to win a Delta Faucet!! (ends 6/28)

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Fudge Brownies Prize Pack!!! Whoa baby!! (ends 6/29)

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a pair of Private Eyes Undies!! (ends 6/30)

At CLEVERLY INKED I entered to win a $60 CSN Stores gift certificate!! (ends 6/30)

At GRANNY LOVES GIFT BASKETS I entered to win a Sony cyber-shot digital camera! (ends when she reaches 250 google followers)

Chicken Tortilla Soup

2010-05-12T15:00:00.000-05:00

Let me explain my eating habits... #1 I don't like very many vegetables. Okay, I only like Corn, potatos and pickles/cucumbers. #2 I don't like soup either. Mainly because I don't like hot liquids.. that mean hot cocoa is only in my hands when they're cold. #3 I eat ranch with almost everything! Even if it's good. I know that it's going to be even better with ranch!

When I worked at Biederman's Bistro & Catering I surprised myself and my best friend, that worked there also; I actually enjoyed their Chicken Tortilla Soup!! And I mean really enjoyed it! I ate it like a dip, with some tortilla chips. So when my food was limited to practically nothing (I couldn't chew) I asked for the recipe and she gladly gave it to me!! I was so surprised and SO happy!! I haven't made it yet, because she gave it to me after I got my teeth fixed, but it's on the list!!

Here's the recipe. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do!
(Bear with her, she isn't computer literate so she just put all the ingredients down)

6 c. Chicken broth (water and some base if you make your own) or cook a whole chicken and save the broth.. De-bone your chicken and add the meat
2 small cans of rotel tomatoes
1 can of green chiles
1 small onion diced
1 tsp. chopped garlic
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
chili powder
1or 2Tbsp. of steak seasoning,
A-1 or heinz 57 (she didn't say how much, I would just add a tsp. or two)
1tsp. cumin
salt and pepper to taste.

Let it simmer awhile and cut up flour tortillas and add to it. We serve it with shredded jack and monterey cheese and diced green onion and crispy tortilla chips if you want.

Thank you so much Jane, at Biederman's Bistro & Catering in Winfield, KS!!

Etsy Shops

2010-05-09T09:21:00.000-05:00

Through my journey of entering giveaways I have come across a lot of Etsy Shops. I am so amazed by many of them! I wish I was that creative!! Here are a few of them that I love

Spikes Stoneworks (That's my dad!!)

Christabelle Glimmers (That's my Sister-In-Law!!)

Cotton Candi Designs

Earth Girl Jewelry

Retail advice again

2010-05-03T22:23:00.000-05:00

I've posted a blog before with some retail advice but mostly talked about bringing your kids to the store with you.. Most of this is going to be about when you are checking out because I'm mostly a cashier. But here is a list..

If the store offers a rewards card (not a credit card) just sign up. Even if you don't shop there that often. More times than not the store associate is being "graded" on how many sign ups they get. They don't cost money, they save you money by sending you coupons! Plus you never know when they are going to send a coupon that you need at the time!
If a cashier doesn't have their "open" sign on, don't go to their line. If it's not on they are probably trying to go take their break or use the restroom or get off work. Now if they are just standing there not doing anything and the sign is off, ask if they are open.
Before you go complaining to the cashier about something (needing help, being mad because they don't accept a certain coupon, you think something needs to change at the store) think about it... you are about to complain to someone who gets paid minimum wage (or so). Do you really think they are going to care that you can't use your coupon that you printed off the internet?
If you have internet-printed coupons, check with the store to make sure they accept them before you go walking around the store and get a bunch of stuff just to find out they don't accept them!
If a cashier is doing something at their register (pricing merchandise, folding shirts) don't just walk up and put your stuff down on top of what they are doing. When they get that shirt folded and set to the side they will assist you.
Yes, customers should be associates #1 priority but just because you can't find someone to help you, doesn't mean you need to get ugly with the cashier. Maybe you should get ugly with the corporate office and tell them to allow more payroll so associates can be on the floor assisting customers. What I mean by this is, when a store gets a "truck"/shipment the associates are unloading the truck and then unloading the merchandise. Therefore they can't be on the floor. If corporate allowed for more payroll they could have certain people working on getting more merchandise on the floor, and certain people helping you!
More times than not, the customers that complain because they can't find anyone to help them, are the customers that are making the messes that the associates are busy cleaning up after. When you want to look at a pair of shorts and you take them off the hanger, don't just throw the shorts and hanger somewhere. Yes they get paid to do it but after 20 shorts (not exaggerating!!) it gets old and very irritating!
When fitting rooms say 'limit 3 items' they mean it! Don't bring your over-flowing shopping cart in there and hog the fitting room for an hour. Even if the fitting room is unlocked, someone still has to clean it up!
If a tag accidentally gets pulled off while you are trying clothes on, just set it on top of the item. Don't throw it on the floor.
If your kids are playing with balls or other merchandise, make sure they get it put back in the same place. When they put it back in the wrong place, beside the wrong price tag, another customer will assume that's the price for it and throw a fit when it's not. You've been there! And you've probably rushed your kid and made them just set something on the wrong shelf!
Don't leave your children in a store by themselves until they are 18. You never know if they are stealing or causing trouble.
Don't shove your money in the cashiers face. On the other hand don't lay it down on the counter when they are standing there waiting for it or when they have their hand out waiting (yes, it happens. all the time.). Be courteous
Lastly, don't be rude to the cashier. They average about 100 customers each, if every customer was rude.. they are going to get rude back. Cashiers take a lot of belittling, so it's a nice change when someone takes two seconds to smile and be nice!

Just remember this advice when you go shopping again. It will make your life easier and the employees happier to do their job which will make you happier!!

Very first

2010-04-30T08:41:00.000-05:00

I am SO excited to announce that I will be doing my very first product review!! CSN Stores contacted me and I have been on their website many times and they have so many great items! They range from every corner TV stand you could think of to bird cages!

I'll admit.. I actually emailed Jennifer over at J. Leigh Designz to ask her if it was legit. {I didn't want to be scammed} When she said it was I jumped up and did the happy dance!!

CSN Stores has A LOT to choose from so if you guess what I'm going to be reviewing you are pretty amazing! So stay tuned... I can't wait to share!

And thank you to CSN Stores for this exciting opportunity!

Itzbeen

2010-04-29T08:53:00.000-05:00

Lately winning giveaways has been a little slow for me.. but I'm not giving up! I know I haven't been putting the time into it that I normally do.

This morning, as I was going through all my wonderful emails I stumbled across a WINNING EMAIL (echo.. echo.. echo..)!! Over at the Familylicious Reviews blog I won an Itzbeen baby care timer! It reminds that busy momma and forgetful daddy when they last fed, changed, medicated and exercised baby! It also lets you know how long the baby has slept or been awake! Whoa baby! This would be a blessing in any home!! Especially for those with lots of kiddos running around!

Thank you SO much Debra and the Familylicious Reviews team!!

Giveaways

2010-04-28T09:35:00.001-05:00

~~At FAITHFULLY FRUGAL & FREE I entered to win a $1700 Virtual Baby shower!! (ends 4/30)~~

~~At MY SLC MOMMY I entered to win a Fresh Express Salad Mix!! (ends 5/5)~~

~~At KATIE TALKS ABOUT... I entered to win a Marcal Starter Kit! (ends 5/5)~~

~~At THE MOMMY FILES I entered to win a Mother’s Day Family Night In Prize Pack! (ends 5/6)~~

~~At EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN I entered to win a $10 Sonic gift card! (ends 5/7)~~

~~At RECIPES FOR MOMS I entered to win a Small Candy Bouquet of choice from Candies in Bloom! (ends 5/7)~~

~~At ENERGIZER BUNNY'S MOMMY REPORTS I entered to win a Johnson's Baby Goodies Tote (ends 5/8)~~

~~At KATIE TALKS ABOUT I entered to win a Freschetta FlatBread Pizza! (ends 5/8)~~

~~At LET'S WIN I entered to win a Handmade cedar hanging planter from Andrew's Reclaimed (ends 5/9)~~

~~At THE MOMMY-FILES I entered to win a $50 gift certificate to 1-800-Flowers.com! (ends 5/10)~~

~~At GUESSING ALL THE WAY... I entered to win a $20 Kroger gift card! (ends 5/10)~~

~~At MOMMY BLESSINGS I entered to win a Pink infant crochet beanie with cream flower from Sprinkle Designs. (ends 5/10)~~

~~At MAMA DWEEB I entered to win Mead OrganizHer products and $25 Target gift card! (ends 5/10)~~

~~At A HEN'S NEST I entered to win 2 coupons for free Freschetta Pizza's!! (ends 5/10)~~

~~At WHAT HAPPENED TO MY HOUSE? I entered to win a Family Pizza Party prize pack with Pillsbury Pizza Crust VIP coupon, four pizza plates and Pictureka game. (ends 5/10)~~

~~At KATIE TALKS ABOUT I entered to win Avon Glazewear lip gloss in three shades. (ends 5/11)~~

~~At NOT SO AVERAGE MAMA I entered to win an H-E-B gift card! (ends 5/11)~~

~~At AN ISLAND LIFE I entered to win a $100 gift card to Men's Wearhouse! (ends 5/11)~~

~~At RAMBLINGS BY NICOLE I entered to win Breyer's YoCrunch Yogurt! (ends 5/11)~~

~~At JUST JULIE'S KITCHEN I entered to win a Freschetta Pizza free product coupon!! (ends 5/11)~~

~~At THE WIFEY BLOGS I entered to win a $40 gift certificate to CSN Stores!! (ends 5/11)~~

~~At TIME 2 EAT YA'LL I entered to win a Lunch Box System with four storage containers and lunch box in choice of color from EasyLunchboxes.com (ends 5/12)~~

~~At QUIRKY FUSION I entered to win a coupon for a free bag of Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken!! (ends 5/12)~~

~~At HANDMADE GURU I entered to win Malibu Beach Babe Sugar Scrub (ends 5/12)~~

~~At THE ADVENTURES OF PAUL AND NATALIE I entered to win Old Orchard Healthy Balance Juice! (ends 5/12)~~

~~At THE FUNKY MONKEY I entered to win Three Snyder's of Hanover free product coupons. (ends 5/12)~~

~~At VIVASTIC I entered to win 2 $50 Spafinder gift certificates!! (ends 5/12)~~

~~At DEBSHERE I entered to win a Fluer de lis bangle from Alix and Ani! (ends 5/12)~~

~~At FREEBIES AND MUCH MORE I entered to win a Grocery Shopping Giveaway! (ends 5/12)~~

~~At WOVEN BY WORDS I entered to win a copy of The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 1 (ends 5/12)~~

~~At WHAT'S COOKING AT DD I entered to win a bottle of the two new KC Masterpieces flavors – Smoky Bourbon and Spicy Mango! (ends 5/13)~~

~~At MOM START I entered to win a Pizza baking stone, oven mitt, five Freschetta Pizza free product coupons, and pizza cutter. (ends 5/13)~~

~~At THE MOM REVIEWS I entered to win a Dozen Roses from California Blooms! (ends 5/13)~~

~~At THE FUNKY MONKEY I entered to win a FruitZo prize pack (ends 5/13)~~

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a Rascal Flatts Unstoppable CD, branded skewer set, Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows, Nabisco Honey Maid Graham Crackers and Hershey®’s Milk Chocolate bars! (ends 5/13)

~~At BUDGET SAVVY DIVA I entered to win a $40 Wal Mart gift card! (ends 5/13)~~

~~At ONE BORED MOMMY I entered to win a Toddler Tee from Faith Baby! (ends 5/14)~~

~~At MOMMY LOVES TO SAVE I entered to win a $25 Wal Mart gift card and Cascade Action All in 1 packs!! (ends 5/14)~~

~~At MAMA'S MONEY SAVERS I entered to win a Frescheeta Pizza! (ends 5/14)~~

~~At THE MOMMY-FILES I entered to win a Tulip Candle from SeaBear (ends 5/14)~~

~~At WENDI'S BOOK CORNER I entered to win a $25 American Express gift card from SuperValu and General Mills. (ends 5/14)~~

~~At UNEXPECTED BLISS I entered to win an Ipod Touch! (ends 5/14)~~

~~At MOMMY OF 1 AND COUNTING I entered to win a 2-gallon popcorn tin in choice of flavors from Popcorn Palace (ends 5/15)~~

~~At BEAUTY BY JINXY I entered to win a $50 Kohl's gift card! (ends 5/15)~~

~~At FREEBIE SPOT I entered to win a Freschetta Pizza! (ends 5/15)~~

~~At SEERYUS MAMA I entered to win a Nestle Family Night In Prize Pack!! (ends 5/15)~~

~~At MY NAME IS YONA WILLIAMS AND I WRITE I entered to win Maple and Mango Cheesecake Dessert Mixes! (ends 5/15)~~

~~At FAITH FITNESS FUN I entered to win a $60 CSN Stores gift certificate! (ends 5/15)~~

~~At MOM'S FAVORITE STUFF I entered to win Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash, Reach Total Care Toothbrush and Reach Total Care Floss. (ends 5/15)~~

~~At STRETCHING THE ONE INCOME DOLLAR I entered to win a Seventh Generation Starter Pack! (ends 5/16)~~

~~At JUST JINGLE I entered to win Cocoa Puffs Treats Triple Chocolate, Bugles Hot Buffalo and Nature Valley Oats `N Dark Chocolate Crunchy Granola Bars (ends 5/16)~~

~~At HEY YA'LL I entered to win a $30 CSN gift certificate! (ends 5/16)~~

~~At FIRST TIME MOMMY I entered to win a pack of 3 sugar-free ring pops!! (ends 5/16)~~

~~At FANTABULOUSLY FRUGAL I entered to win a Scentsy Warmer and 3 scents! (ends 5/16)~~

~~At PROM MAFIA I entered to win a pair of embellished denim shorts or skirts from Shop Jane!!!! (ends 5/16)~~

~~At TAN FOR LESS I entered to win Ed Hardy Ghost Skull Blushing Bronzer Tanning Lotion (ends 5/16)~~

~~At BARE FEET ON THE DASHBOARD I entered to win a $40 CSN Stores gift card! (ends 5/16)~~

~~At A MOM IN RED HIGH HEELS I entered to win a Kathy Van Zeeland Nappa zip top satchel with wristlet from QVC (ARV $72) (ends 5/16) She has some GREAT stuff!!~~

~~At SHOPPING DIVA YES, SHOPPING GENIUS NO I entered to win a $25 Walmart gift card. (ends 5/16)~~

~~At NU FLAIR I entered to win a $20 gift card to CSN Stores! (ends 5/16)~~

~~At RED CHILLIES I entered to win a $60 CSN Stores gift certificate! (ends 5/17)~~

At CRYSTAL CLEAR SAVINGS I entered to win a $25 gift card, Shrek reusable tote, Fruit Roll Ups, Betty Crocker Brownies or Muffins mix, Shrek water squirter, Shrek highlighter, two boxes of General Mills cereal and two General Mills savings coupon booklets. (ends 5/17)

~~At COUPONS AND CAKES I entered to win $250 worth of coupons!!!! (ends 5/17)~~

~~At QUEEN MOTHER BLOG I entered to win a years supply of Hillshire Farms products! (ends 5/17)~~

~~At WHAT'S THAT SMELL I entered to win a Reese's Prize Pack!! (ends 5/17)~~

~~At NICOLES NICKELS I entered to win a Freschetta prize pack with rectangular pizza stone, pizza cutter, oven mitt and free Freschetts product coupons. (ends 5/17)~~

~~At THE ART OF BEING MOMMY I entered to win a coupon for a free Freschetta Pizza! (ends 5/17)~~

~~At MY FOUR MONKEYS I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 5/17)~~

~~At BABY LOVING MAMA I entered to win a Duncan Hines gift basket!! (ends 5/17)~~

~~At THE SUBURBAN MOM I entered to win a Mead OrganizHer Expandable Filer, Expense Tracker, On-The-Go Memo Book, Family To-Do Notepad and Shopping Companion and $25 Target gift card. (ends 5/17)~~

~~At JAMIE'S PRECIOUS PEAS I entered to win a Wildcat apron from Carolyn's Kitchen (ends 5/17)~~

~~At JAMIE'S PRECIOUS PEAS I entered to win my Choice of flip flops or ribbon tee from Cotton Candi Designs. (ends 5/17)~~

~~At A NUT IN A NUTSHELL I entered to win a $50 Chili's gift card! (ends 5/17)~~

~~At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a Mr. Clean Prize Pack!! (ends 5/17)~~

At CRYSTAL & CO. I entered to win a Chaos...simplified Womans Day Planner (ARV $28.95). (ends 5/18)

At THE COUPON GODDESS I entered to win cupcake SUGAR COOKIES!! YUM!!! (ends 5/18)

At A FRUGAL FRIEND I entered to win a Mabelino Coupon Binder!!! (ends 5/18)

At PAMMIE IN JAMMIES I entered to win a $10 Target gift card! (ends 5/18)

At A NUT IN A NUTSHELL I entered to win a $25 Visa gift card! (ends 5/19)

At NICE DWELLS I entered to win a $50 gift certificate to WallQuotes.com!! (ends 5/19)

At PEANUT BUTTER & PICKLES I entered to win a Wonka Prize Pack! (ends 5/19)

At RANDOM THOUGHTS OF A SUPERMOM I entered to win a $60 gift certificate to CSN stores! (ends 5/19)

At THE MOMMY-FILES I entered to win a $25 American Express gift card! (ends 5/19)

At SCENTSY CANDLE WARMERS I entered to win a Scentsy Wynken Warmer and 2 scents! (ends 5/20)

At FROM DATES TO DIAPERS I entered to win FIVE Tyson Grilled and Ready free product coupons! (ends 5/20)

At MAKE IT BLOG I entered to win a $50 Target gift card! (ends 5/20)

At SEERYUS MAMA I entered to win a $50 gift card from Western Union!! (ends 5/20)

At SHE SCRIBES I entered to win a $50 Initials Inc gift card! (ends 5/20)

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win 5 packages of Reese's King Sized Peanut Butter Cups!!! YUMMYYYY!!! (ends 5/21) Isn't it PRETTY obvious why I want to win this? :)

At MOMMY'S WISH LIST I entered to win a $10 Subway gift card! (ends 5/21)

At THE MOM BUZZ I entered to win a $25 Target gift card and a selection of OrganizHer products. (ends 5/21)

At BABY GOODBUYS I entered to win a $25 Target gift card and a selection of OrganizHer Products! (ends 5/21)

At GROSCHEN GOBLINS I entered to win an Air Hog Titan Airplane! (ends 5/21)

At LILLE PUNKIN'S REVIEWS I entered to win a 20-piece stainless steel Master Grill Set or a $5 gift certificates good for free Bar-S products. (ends 5/21)

At NO MOO FOR ME I entered to win a $60 gift certificate to CSN Stores! (ends 5/21)

At MY WEE VIEW I entered to win a $50 Old Navy gift card!!! (ends 5/21) WOO HOO!! This would be awesome!! Shorts for Jeremy and Skirts for me!

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a 4 oz. tube of Erbaviva Children's & Adult's Sunscreen! (ends 5/22)

At FAITHFULLY FRUGAL AND FREE I entered to win a $50 Chili's gift card! (ends 5/22)

At COUPON CANDY I entered to win a $100 Whole Foods gift card! (ends 5/22)

At LUXURY READING I entered to win a 4D Concepts Corner Bookshelf and the set of four Casa Moda Sip and Slice mugs from CSN Stores! (ends 5/22)

At ETHERTON PHOTOGRAPHY I entered to win a portable 12 foot pool! (ends 5/23)

At TAN FOR LESS I entered to win a bottle of GOJI JUICE Dark Bronzer Tanning Lotion by Squeeze (ends 5/23)

At WHAT'S COOKING AT DD I entered to win a Reese's giveaway! (ends 5/23)

At SOUTHERN BELLA'S WAYS TO SAVE I entered to win a Nestle Family Day Out Prize Pack! (ends 5/23)

At MOMMY MANDY I entered to win a V8 V-Fusion Beach Picnic prize pack. (ends 5/23)

At MOMMY MANDY I entered to win a $10 Target gift card and Procter & Gamble coupons redeemable at Target. (ends 5/23)

At POTAMUS PREFERS I entered to win a $40 Wal Mart gift card! (ends 5/23)

At AKRON OHIO MOMS I entered to win a Cascadian Farms Prize Pack! (ends 5/24)

At ME AND MY BOYS I entered to win a $70 CSN Stores gift card! (ends 5/24)

At MOMMY PR I entered to win a pair of Hot For Dots Mini Slant Tweezers and the Matchbox Itty Bitty Files! (ends 5/24)

At DADDY FOREVER I entered to win a $100 Visa gift card thanks to Lays! (ends 5/24)

At BABY LOVING MOMMA I entered to win a Baking Prize Package from Wilton worth over $100!! (ends 5/25)

At A NUT IN A NUTSHELL I entered to win a Grill Topper!!! (ends 5/25)

At SCENTING YOUR WORLS THE WICKLESS CANDLE WAY I entered to win a Scentsy Warmer! (ends 5/25)

At MAMA DWEEB I entered to win 7 bags of Funky Monkey Snacks and a Funky Monkey T-shirt!! (ends 5/25)

At JOLLY MOM I entered to win a $50 Chili's gift card!! (ends 5/26)

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a Sibu Beauty Prize Pack! (ends 5/26)

At MOMMY MANDY I entered to win a Wynonna Judd Prize Pack!!! (ends 5/27)

At THE PENNY PINCHING MAMA I entered to win a year's supply of Hillshire Farms Products!! (ends 5/27)

At MOMMY PR I entered to win a Welcome Home Banner from Digital Room! (ends 5/27)

At HIP MAMA'S PLACE I entered to win a Whole Foods Body Care Package! (ends 5/27)

At 3 CRAZY MONKEYS I entered to win a Cascadian Farms Prize Pack! (ends 5/27)

At MAMA CHEAPS I entered to win a year's supply of Hillshire Farms products! (ends 5/28)

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win an Ocean Minded Prize Package! (ends 5/28)

At LIFE OF A MODERN MOM I entered to win a $50 CSN Stores gift certificate! (ends 5/28)

At WHAT MOMMIES NEED I entered to win a $25 grocery gift card! (ends 5/30)

At SLICE O'HEAVEN I entered to win a pair of Women's Crocs of my choice!! (ends 5/30)

At FABULOUS FUN FINDS I entered to win a $100 Shopbop gift card! (ends 5/31)

At FOR THE LOVE OF BABY I entered to win a $25 Grocery gift card! (ends 5/31)

At MAMA'S MONEY SAVERS I entered to win a Deluxe Mrs. Wages Prize Pack with seven different flavors of mixes!!! (ends 5/31)

At HOUSE OF PRINCE I entered to win a Wii and Wii Fit Plus! (ends 5/31)

At TWO OF A KIND I entered to win a $50 AmEx gift card! (ends 5/31)

At UNMATCHABLE SCENTS I entered to win the May Scentsy Warmer of the month! (ends 5/31)

At THE AUBUT FAMILY I entered to win a Belle Baby Carrier! (ends 6/1)

At RAVE AND REVIEW I entered to win High Sierra Sport Luggage!! (ends 6/5)

At HARRIET AND FRIENDS I entered to win a $50 Chili's gift card! (ends 6/6)

At ENGINEERING A DEBT FREE LIFE I entered to win a $100 Target gift card! (ends 6/8)

At SECOND TIME AROUND I entered to win a Wilton Cupcakes 'N More 23 Count Standard Dessert Stand (ends 6/9)

Scentsy

2010-04-28T08:57:00.000-05:00

I was introduced to Scentsy in December when my MIL started selling it! She "scent" samples with me when we were in town for Christmas so I could have a basket party up here in Nebraska.
I gladly did this and got free product and discounts in return! My favorite scent is Snowberry but it has "scents" been retired. {SUPER SAD FACE} So I'm saving the bar that I have, for special occasions!

My aunt found a Scentsy giveaway for MILITARY SPOUSES!!! I love finding military spouse giveaways! From her post I learned that May 7 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day!! Since I'm not a mom, this will be MY day! :)
So you military spouses.... go check it out and enter to win a warmer and 3 scents!!

New computer app...

2010-04-27T17:49:00.000-05:00

How funny is this? It gave me a chuckle :) .. I've been married for 20 months .. why do I already find this to be true?

INSTALLING HUSBAND !

A woman writes to the IT Technical support.....

Dear Tech Support,

Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and I noticed a distinct slowdown in the overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0.

In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5, and then installed undesirable programs such as NEWS 5.0, MONEY 3.0 and CRICKET 4.1.

Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and Housecleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system.

Please note that I have tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, but to no avail. What can I do?

Signed, New Wife
_______ _________ _________ _________

REPLY

DEAR Madam,

First, keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an Entertainment Package, while Husband 1.0 is an operating system.

Please enter command: ithoughtyoulovedme. HTML and try to download Tears 6.2 and do not forget to install the Guilt 3.0update.
If that application works as designed, Husband 1.0 should then automatically run the applications Jewelry 2.0 and Flowers 3.5..

However, remember, overuse of the above application can cause Husband 1.0 to default to Silence 2.5 or Beer 6.1.
Please note that Beer 6.1 is a very bad program that will download the Snoring Loudly Beta.

Whatever you do, DO NOT in any circumstances install Mother-In-Law 1.0 (it runs a virus in the background that will eventually seize control of all your system resources.)

In addition, please do not attempt to reinstall the Boyfriend 5.0program. These are unsupported applications and will crashHusband 1.0.

In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly. You might consider buying additional software
To improve memory and performance.
We recommend: Cooking 3.0 and Good Looks 7.7.

Good Luck Madam!

Email Love

2010-04-26T09:14:00.000-05:00

I love getting emails (especially winning emails)!!
Today I received one from MyBlogSpark! It was an invitation to join General Mills’ Pssst. I would LOVE to do this! It's doing product reviews by hosting parties!! It includes receiving free product coupons in order to spread the word about these products!

I just cleaned up my blog in order to maybe host a few giveaways, but this would be even better! I love hosting parties and all of our friends love getting together!
I really hope they consider me for this!!

Lemons

2010-04-26T08:49:00.000-05:00

I found this T-shirt design today and thought all you frugally living bloggers would love it!!

I found it at Snorg Tees

Help Wanted

2010-04-25T08:27:00.000-05:00

This world would be a lot easier to find a job in if people posted Help Wanted signs in the windows!

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a pair of Dichroic Glass earrings from Nglassworks! (ends 5/11)

At BORN 2 IMPRESS I entered to win a Miche bag!!!! (ends 5/10)

At CHERRY BLOSSOMS I entered to win a Stila 6-Piece Step out and Shine Kit from Beauty Ticket (ends 5/8)

At FEISTY FRUGAL & FABULOUS I entered to win a set of 4 modular containers from Rubbermaid! (ends 4/30)

At THE B KEEPS US HONEST I entered to win an ottoman from Debbie Wiener! (ends 4/30)

At THE FIVE FISH I entered to win a Seventh Generation Prize Pack! (ends 5/1)

At THE FIVE FISH I entered to win a $20 Kroger gift card! (ends 5/6)

At 5 MINUTE'S FOR MOMS I entered to win a Mother's Day gift basket! (ends 5/4)

At ONE 2 TRY I entered to win a $40 Wal Mart gift card! (ends 5/4)

At FAMILYLICIOUS REVIEWS I entered to win a Top 100 Finger Foods recipe book! (ends 5/2)

At COUNTRY MOUSE CITY MOUSE I entered to win a T-shirt from Snorg Tees!! (ends 5/15)

'Sweet' giveaway!!

2010-04-21T13:38:00.000-05:00

Over at One 2 Try's blog I entered to win a Mother's Day gift basket of choice, up to $90!! How awesome!!

Check out ALL the gift baskets at Bea's Gift Basket's And More!

My favorite is the Robin's Reese's Grand Indulgence!
Talk about YUMMY!! I LOVE Reese's! TWELVE POUNDS of Reese's is true love!
This Gift Includes:

Three (3) Huge Reese's Giant Size Bars
Two (2) Reese's Extra Large Candy Bars
Eight (8) Reese's Full Size - variety of:
- Reese's Pieces(s)
- Reese's Crunchy(s)
- Reese's Big Cup(s)
- Reese's Fastbreak(s)
- Reese's Peanut Butter Cups(s)
- Reese's NutRageous(s)
- Reese's Whipps(s)
- Reese's Crispy Crunchy Bar(s)
- Reese's White(s)
- Reese's Peanut Butter Cups w/Caramel(s)
Pillow box filled with ten (10) Fun Size Reese's - variety of:
- Reese's Pieces(s)
- Reese's Crunchy(s)
- Reese's Fastbreak(s)
- Reese's Peanut Butter Cups(s)
- Reese's Sticks(s)
- Reese's Whipps(s)
- Reese's Crispy Crunchy Bar(s)
Two (2) Fun Sizes Reese's Candies
Rocky Mountain White Cheddar Popcorn 1.5 oz.
Rocky Mountain Caramel Popcorn 4.5 oz.
Seasonal Drink Selection
Ceramic Mug 16 oz.
Whirly Pop 4”
Twenty (20) Reese's Mini's in Chocolate Designer Cello Bag
Mint Blondie Bar Mix
Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Caffé 2 oz.
Reese's Pieces 10.5 oz Bag
Reusable Premium Handled Basket
Hand Written Gift Message attached directly on gift

Go now and enter! What are you waiting for?

New York is on Steroids?

2010-04-20T21:20:00.000-05:00

I only caught half of the sentence but I'm pretty sure Michael, from The Office, just said New York is on Steroids LOL He's a GOOFBALL!

At TWO OF A KIND I entered to win a $75 1-800-Flowers.com gift card and a Celebrating Mom book! (ends 5/3)

At LOVE 2 SHOP & SAVE I entered to win Scrabble Slam! card game!! (ends 4/20)

At TABLE FOR 5 I entered to win 4 (2 2packs) Fling Bins! (ends 4/20)

At BRICKWALL BUSTER I entered to win a $10 Wal Mart gift card! (ends 4/20)

At JABBERING JESSI I entered to win a Lands Ends swim suit of choice! (ends 4/20)

At MOMMA IN FLIP FLOPS I entered to win a Silikids Glass. (ends 4/21)

At THE KINGS COURT IV I entered to win a Seventh Generation Healthy Home Kit (ends 4/21)

At SWEEPS 4 BLOGGERS I entered to win a HydroPeptide Lip Plumper Fuller Smoother (ends 4/21)

At THE 24/7 MOM I entered to win a 1/3 ounce perfume oil from Opulent Alchemy (ends 4/21)

*At AOL THAT'S FIT I entered to win an Women's Under Armour Catalyst T in choice of size and color (ends 4/22)

At ENERGIZER BUNNY'S MOMMY REPORTS I entered to win a Kuki Kids bib (ends 4/24)

At ENERGIZER BUNNY'S MOMMY REPORTS I entered to win a $20 Whole Foods gift card! (ends 4/24)

At KEEP IT CLASSY JEN I entered to win a product from the Mother's Day selection [flowers] (ends 4/24)

At THRIFTY MAVEN I entered to win All the ingredients for S’mores, branded Hershey’s S’mores skewers and Rascal Flatts: Unstoppable CD. (ends 4/25)

At AOL SHELTER POP I entered to win a Martha Stewart Living white storage bench (ARV $68.87). (ends 4/26)

At KLIPPIN KOUPONS I entered to win a wallet size coupon organizer! (ends 4/26) I NEED this!!

At THE PRINCESS AND THE MONKEY I entered to win a Pillsbury pizza crust free product coupon, pizza plates and Pictureka game!! (ends 4/27)

At MY SENTIMENT EXACT LEE I entered to win a Kodak ESP 7250 All-in-One Printer! (ends 4/28)

At EMPOWERING MOMMY I entered to win a $25 Macy's gift card! (ends 4/28)

At SHE SCRIBES I entered to win 12 coupons for 12 free bags of Fresh Express Salad!! (ends 4/29)

At BREA'S MOMMY WENT WICKLESS I entered to win a 6-pack of Scentsy Hanging Freshners. (ends 4/30)

At GLOBALSHIFT I entered to win a History Channel duffel bag, umbrella, stainless steel desk pen, ceramic mug, track jacket, and golf balls. (ends 4/30)

At SUGAR POP RIBBONS I entered to win a pair of Dav rain boots! (ends 5/10) I would love to win these, because I need to replace my old pair! I use them a lot to go chase down the dog!

At THANKS, MAIL CARRIER I entered to win a EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale (ARV $25) (ends 5/13)

At COOKERATI I entered to win New York Style Garlic Bagel Crisps, Parmesan & Roasted Garlic Risotto Chips, Roasted Garlic & Herb Focaccia Sticks and Garlic Pita Chips. (ends 4/22)

At CHAMPAGNE LIVING I entered to win a Mother's Day floral bouquet of choice from Flowerspot.com (ends 4/24)

At SOPHISTISHE I entered to win Two Fresh Express free product coupons (ends 4/26)

At NICOLE'S NICKELS I entered to win a Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake. (ends 4/26)

At SAGE AND SAVVY I entered to win a Nature’s Path Earth Day prize pack with reusable shopping bag, box of cereal, box of granola and box of granola bars. (ends 4/26)

At SIMPLY STACIE I entered to win a $20 Kroger gift card! (ends 5/5)

At ONE 2 TRY I entered to win a Hershey's S'mores package with country music, S’mores skewer set and S’mores ingredients. (ends 4/29)

At FREEBIE SPOT I entered to win a $25 Macy's gift card! (ends 5/1)

At THE MOMMY FILES I entered to win a Johnsonville Tailgating Prize Pack; a cooler, koozies, grilling tongs, brat wraps, as well as coupons for free Johnsonville brats, Italian sausage, and smoked-cooked sausages! (ends 4/29)

At MOMMY BLESSINGS IN SMALL BUNDLES I entered to win a Live Green Together prize pack with Cascadian Farms cereals and granola bars (ends 4/22)

At REDHEAD RECIPES I entered to win a Sea Life recipe card set (ends 4/23)

At CRUMBS IN THE MINIVAN I entered to win a Paula Deen 5-piece soup and stew set. (ends 4/24)

At METAL FACADES I entered to win a Keep Calm and Carry On sign! (ends 4/26)

At FEISTY FRUGAL AND FREE I entered to win a $100 Men's Wearhouse gift card! (ends 4/26)

At MY FOUR MONKEYS I entered to win a monogrammed mouse pad! (ends 4/26)

At NETWORKING WITCHES I entered to win my choice of shoe or clog from Jolly Garden (ends 4/26)

At THYME FOR HERBS I entered to win a Birdscapes Royal Blue Ceramic Hanging-Standing Birdbath (ends 4/27)

At RIDING WITH NO HANDS I entered to win a month's supply of fruit20 Essentials! (ends 4/27)

At THRIFTY JINXY I entered to win a $20 Kroger gift card! (ends 4/27)

At MARINE CORPS NOMADS I entered to win a variety pack case of Dr. Lucy's Gluten Free Cookies! (ends 4/30)

At HSUPER PARENTS (H IS SILENT) I entered to win a $15 Toys R Us gift card! (ends 4/23)

At FREE CONTESTS AND MORE I entered to win a Build a Bear Workshop game for the Wii! (ends 4/30)

At BLOGFULLY I entered to win.. well.... ALOT of prizes!! Go check it out!! (ends 5/2)

At ART AND LEMONS I entered to win a Le Creuset casserole dish! (ends 4/25)

At CHERRY BLOSSOMS I entered to win a $20 Kroger gift card! (ends 5/5)

At J. LEIGH DESIGNZ I entered to win a Collage Photo Frame Wooden Wall Locking Jewelry Armoire!! (ends 5/31)

Blog Shower!!

2010-04-20T17:32:00.000-05:00

Over at Ramblings by Nicole, she has lots of great baby giveaways... seeing how she is having her baby boy, Tyler, in July... July 9th is my guess at 8 lbs 11 oz :P

Enter to win a $50 gift card to Hot Mama Jewelry! Very cute, especially for first time mommies! All you have to do is guess when she will have Tyler! (ends 4/26)

Enter to win a $25 gift card to The Baby Bag Wrangler! She has great items to choose from! (ends 4/26)

Enter to win a Sarah Magsamen Teddy Bear and Bib Set! She has a lot of cute stuff, and these are included in that list! (ends 4/27)

Enter to win a $20 M.A.H. Creations gift card! There are SO many cute items and such a wide variety!! (ends 4/27)

There are SO many more prizes!! Go check out her blog!!

one hundred!!

2010-04-17T17:40:00.000-05:00

This is my one hundredth blog post! SWEET! Even though my blog doesn't have a theme nor am I consistent on anything I do.. But I'm having fun talking to myself! :)

I thought I was off work today. I was so excited! I was going to print out resumes and write down places to apply at. Then Jeremy comes downstairs and tells me that I have a missed call. It was work. I was supposed to be there at 10. I got the call at 10:24. UGH! Why wait that long? She said she was worried about me, but I know that she was talking trash on me after she hung up the phone. Then she acted like it wasn't a big deal when I got there. Whatever!

Then the girl that I was working with was being rude. She was giving me the cold shoulder and just being rude. Then later she said that it's not like the schedule was just put up yesterday, that it's been up for a couple weeks. I just got lectured by a 19 year old??? Seriously? I just said "I don't care". I was pretty irritated! I could care less about that job, I just wish it wasn't my only job!! So days like today lights a fire under me to get going on the job search!

I thought I had a job but I haven't heard from them. So I'm just not holding my breathe.

I went to the dentist yesterday. I have pretty mad teeth. They aren't horrible but my molars need work! I have 2 cracked/chipped molars [one on each side]. I was making it work until Thursday when I finally felt well enough to eat and I had a bowl of cereal. I must have done something worse to my tooth because I can't even eat with it now. And that side was my last resort! I can't chew on either side now! Soo the doctor checked me teeth and I'm pretty much screwed :( The receptionist went through the costs and none of it made sense except that I am NOT going to be able to afford it! A crown REALLY costs $440??? I'm in a lot of pain physically and mentally. How the heck am I going to be able to afford this??? I'll figure it out, I'm just praying right now. I trust that the Lord will carry me through this.
*Deep breath*

That's about all I want to get off my chest. Every time I write about this (I tried emailing my mom about it earlier) I want to delete it. I did delete it earlier. I don't know why. I'll leave this one and see how long I leave it up.

Questionnaire!!

2010-04-15T19:43:00.000-05:00

Inspirations

Favorite Discovery: Oh gosh, ummm... (I just got off work, I can't think!!) I guess I'm going to have to say COUPONS!! I love em! Today I went to the store and didn't hardly anything that didn't have a coupon. And if it didn't it's because the couponed item had another brand that was cheaper even with the coupon.

Favorite Place in the World: Well I definitely haven't been anywhere exciting. But I love Texas!

Style Icons: Reese Witherspoon

Favorite Designer: Don't really care about designers!? sorry! LOL

Favorite Movie: Well of course Sweet Home Alabama.. have it memorized :) Knocked up is good too!

Clothes

Watch: Don't own or wear one.

Bags: I just buy em. And not expensive ones. I would have to say I like the big purses but not HUGE ones.

Dresses: My favorite is my wedding dress :)

Shoes: I'm pretty simple.. I love my Adidas sandals! I almost walked out of the house wearing them to work today! Good thing Jeremy stopped me!

Home

Inspiration: ha! none YET! I can't do anything in military housing but I think I'm going for a cozy home. Somewhere people will love to come to because they can relax and enjoy looking around!

Favorite Art: Eh, nothing yet. Like I said, haven't decorated my house yet. Although my grandparents have a painting/picture that I LOVE!

Bedding: Egyptian cotton sheets is enough to make me happy! But I want silvers and blues.

Stationery: I don't have any yet, but for that stuff I go to Zazzle

Coffee table books: photo albums :)

Flowers: Gerbera Daisies

Beauty

Perfume: I can't remember LOL is that weird? I got it for Christmas one year and I can't remember what kind it is for the life of me! I look for it everywhere we go. It's in a pink, short, round bottle with a blue (I think) top.

Face Lotion: Face moisturizer I like Proactive's Green Tea Moisturizer. That's the only good thing that they ever made!

Body Lotion: Cegal

Mascara: Covergirl.. Orange tube haha! I'm so lame! I don't know names!!

Shampoo: Proactive

Soap: Bath & Body Works!

Spring Fever??

2010-04-14T10:03:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I went in to work from 8-12 for a little bit of inventory prep. It was supposed to be my day off, but I didn't mind. It FLEW by! I couldn't believe it when it was already 12! I came home and twiddled around a little bit then took a nap. I woke up after Jeremy had left for work and was incredibly tired (after about an hour nap). And I felt queezy. I tried getting on the computer but sitting up was NOT an option for me. So I got laid around and tried to get sympathy from Jeremy (hehe). He came home early because today he had to be to work from 8-4 for a training activity. After he got home I ran outside because I thought I was going to hurl and wouldn't make it to the bathroom. Then I came back inside and got a bowl, sat on the couch and did the deed! I was kinda glad that I did it after he got home because I felt like he didn't believe me. I felt better after that, so I ate some animal crackers since I had only eaten a honey bun and pickles all day long! After the animal crackers settled I didn't feel the best anymore. So I took some IBProfen PM and went to bed. We'll see how today goes!
And I'm NOT preggo so don't even say a word!!

At J. LEIGH DESIGNZ I entered to win a piece of FoldTuk Bakeware! (ends 4/19)

At RAMBLINGS BY NICOLE I entered to win a $25 gift card to The Boys Store! (ends 4/28)

At SUGAR POP RIBBONS I entered to win a Paulina Carcach bag!! (ends 4/30)

At THE MOM REVIEWS I entered to win a pair of Flojos sandals of my choice!! (ends 5/1)

At COUTURE NERD I entered to win any clothing item of choice from Down East Basics!! (ends 5/8)

At MOMMY'S IDEA I entered to win a Birth Month Candle! (ends 4/21)

At MY FOUR MONKEYS I entered to win a HeatShift Laptop Cooler in pink! (ends 4/26)

At I COULD USE A DEAL I entered to win a Paula Deen stainless steel 3-quart saucepot with steamer insert from Cookware.com (ends 4/26)

At RAMBLINGS BY NICOLE I entered to win a Wishes and Kisses bib set and teddy bear from Sandra Magsamen (ends 4/27)

At SOUTHERN BELLA'S WAYS TO SAVE I entered to win a Little Tikes Crazy Coupe Car (ends 4/27)

At MOMMY'S HANGOUT I entered to win a Good Nite Lite! (ends 4/29)

At PENELOPE'S OASIS I entered to win an 8x10 name plate with corresponding animal design from Miranda Mueller (ends 4/30)

At SWEEPS 4 BLOGGERS I entered to win a bouquet of long stemmed roses from California Blooms! (ends 5/1)

At THE MOMMY FILES I entered to win a Bedtime Theater Kit (valued at $175). The kit includes an iPod shuffle, $25 iTunes Gift Card, Brookstone Cuddle Blanket, Patagonia Bag, and Logitech Speakers!! (ends 4/21)

At 24/7 MOMS I entered to win a Cricut Expression!!! (ends 4/25)

At TWO OF A KIND I entered to win TWO Zero Gravity Chairs!! (ends 5/10)

At REVIEW RETREAT I entered to win a Brazilian & Body Wax Kit.! (ends 4/17)

At SMART AND TRENDY MOM I entered to win a $25 Visa gift card! (ends 4/19)

At COUNTRY MOUSE CITY MOUSE I entered to win a Gardening Gift Basket! (ends 5/2)

Sunday Sunday Sunday

2010-04-11T09:26:00.000-05:00

I have been waiting for this "Lifetime Sunday" for a long time now! I gave it the name Lifetime Sunday because from 9-10 I will be very focused on the Lifetime Channel.
[trumpets] [horns] [bells] ARMY WIVES SEASON 4 BEGINS TONIGHT!!!!

I have been like this (cross fingers) since day 1 and I'm not leaving YET!
They left me last season with a gunshot! EEK! I can't wait to see what happens!!

Okay, Now I'll sweep!

At Chubby Cheeks Thinks I entered to win 3 Gymboree hats! (ends 4/11)

At Sherbet Blossom I entered to win an item from DownEast Basics new arrivals! (4/12)

At THE MOMMY FILES I entered to win a $100 Army Wives gift card! (ends 4/

At BLESSINGS ABOUND I entered to win a $50 Macy's gift card! (ends 4/25)

At SWEEPS FOR BLOGGERS I entered to win a Birthday Girl wine glass by Lolita! (ends 4/28)

At THANKS, MAIL CARRIER I entered to win an item of choice from DownEast Basics! (ends 4/29)

At J LEIGH DESIGNS I entered to win a Audiovox 9" portable DVD player with travel case and accessories. (ends 5/3)

At SIMPLY STACIE I entered to win a sample bag of each variety of Surf Sweets products! (ends 4/26)

At DREAMS, DIAPERS & DILEMMA'S I entered to win a Mother's Day bouquet from Canada Flowers (ends 4/17)

At TABLE FOR FIVE I entered to win an Assortment of stage one baby food and smoothie fruits from Ellas Kitchen. (ends 4/18)

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win 7 packages of Mixes from the Heartland (ends 4/28)

At JAEBUMFANGIRL I entered to win a Medium make-up bag from Apple & Bee! (ends 4/16)

At FAB FIND FOODIE I entered to win a Jimmy Dean free product coupon (ends 4/19)

A.D.D Five Q Friday!

2010-04-10T22:42:00.000-05:00

MAN! I am behind on my sweeps (just a little) and so I've been trying to spend this quiet evening catching up, but I can't! I get sidetracked! Which is definitely nothing new! :) I just haven't been diagnosed with A.D.D.!
But at http://shopannies.blogspot.com/ I found a cool new thing! It's called Five Question Friday! 5 random (I think) questions and I answer them! While I'm a day behind... what's new! So here is my very first (of many, unless I get sidetracked) Five Question Friday post!

five question friday is hosted by the blog My Little Life

1. Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?

Melissa Peterman! :)

2. Did you ever go to summer camp?

The closest thing to it was church camp, for a weekend.

3. What sends you running and screaming in the other direction?

Feet and bugers! (wiggle wiggle) UGH!

4. What is something you do that drives your spouse nuts?

talk!

5. What is currently your favorite song?

Call me Mr. Flinstone, I can make your bedrock haha inappropriate but funny!

five question friday is hosted by the blog My Little Life

Holy Schmoly!!

2010-04-07T12:26:00.000-05:00

Baby stuff is very expensive... can you imagine getting everything you need for free??

Faithfully Frugal and Free is giving you that chance!!
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Here's another awesome giveaway!!
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PakNak Charms 3 Sets of PakNak Charms
Bummas 10ct Pack of Bummas
Southern Babies.com $25.00 Gift Certificate
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Baby Everywhere 1 Baby Everywhere Product
Kymaros 2 Body Shapers
Ergobaby Ergobaby Carrier
Barefoot Books Baby's First Journal & Baby's First Book
My Litte Roo Slipcover Pocket for baby carrier
Mini First Aid I'm OK! First Aid Kit
Nuk Genius Pacifier
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Snap Me Swimwear Swimsuit
Patient Style Lounge Socks
Sassy Baby Jumper Doorway Seat & Stim Gym Play Mat
Sassy Baby Gym
Earth Baby Organics Forget Me Knot Detangler
ROCKABYE BABY! Journey Renditions CD
Nifty Nappy $35.00 Gift Certificate
Tot Yoga Tot Yoga DVD
MyPacifier.com 1 Set of Personalized Pacifiers (3pk)
Smart Mom Teething Bling
Three Lollies Preggie Pop Drops & Preggie Pops & Queasy Pop Kids
Three Little Bows Baby Wreath
Cart Stopper Cart Stopper
Koala Kuddles Swaddle Blankets (3pk)
hotslings Baby Sling
Spa Baby Spa Baby Tub
Playskool Rattle
RiNGLE Teething Toy
Organically Grown Baby or Toddler Outfit
Bebe au Lait Nursing Cover
Medela Swing Style Pump
Sippy Stuff Sippy Brushes &; Gummi Labels
Mommy Tags Mommy Tags Necklace
Snazzy Baby Deluxe Travel Chair
Kolcraft 3 Wheeler Stroller
Big Shots $50 Gift Certificate
Mama Runs With Scissors Leg Warmers
Learning Curve Diaper Rash System
Safety 1st Complete Health Care Kit
Belly Buds Deluxe Belly Buds Set

At THE MOMMY FILES I entered to win a $20 Dominos Pizza gift card! (ends 4/14)

At TWO OF A KIND WORKING ON A FULL HOUSE I entered to win a Madison Avenue Bag from Amy Michelle! (ends 4/26)

At THE ETHERTONS BLOG I entered to win a Wet Giggles (ends 4/16)

At RAVE AND REVIEW I entered to win an item of choice from Down East Basics! I would choose the Perfectly Pretty Skirt! Go check it out! I love it! (ends 5/10) They have more giveaways here!

At TWIRLIT I entered to win a Voda Swimsuit!

At THE MOMMY FILES I entered to win a 24 pack of Energizer Max Batteries. (ends 4/13)

At MUSE REVIEWS I entered to win a copy of the book 'When Did I Get Like This?' (ends 4/14)

At BUDGET SAVVY DIVA I entered to win a $15 Target gift card! (ends 4/14)

At BUDGET SAVVY COOK I entered to win a $5 Subway gift card (ends 4/15)

At AN ISLAND LIFE I entered to win a Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean Power Sprayer, Starbucks Via, mug, travel alarm clock and more. (ends 4/15)

At SANITY IS FOR THOSE WITHOUT CHILDREN I entered to win a $25 Shell Gas gift card! (ends 4/15)

At THE MOM REVIEWS I entered to win a $50 Macy's gift card!! (ends 4/19)

At MINNESOTA MAMA'S MUST-HAVE'S I entered to win a Bliss nursing bra from Bravado! Designs (ARV $54) (ends 4/21)

At SURVEY JUNKIE I entered to win my Choice of item from the New Arrival section at DownEast Basics. (ends 4/21)

At FROM DATES TO DIAPERS I entered to win a $75 1-800-Flowers.com gift card and a copy of Celebrating Mom by Jim McCann (ends 4/23)

At THE ART OF BEING MOM I entered to win a $50 Sams Club gift card! (ends 5/2)

At LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES I entered to win a Heavenly Dream Cookie Tower from Heidi's Heavenly Cookies (ARV $65) (ends 5/3)

At FAMILYLICIOUS REVIEWS I entered to win an Itzbeen (ends 4/24) I would love to win this for Ali! She will have a lot to deal with between Chris, Chloe (the puppy) and Jayden (the baby)! This seems like it is a blessing in disguise!

Post It Note Tuesday- Why?

2010-04-06T13:42:00.000-05:00

mm mm goood!

2010-04-06T09:14:00.000-05:00

If you can't find your giveaway here I messed up (AGAIN!) and it's really at http://thetravelingcoldwells.blogspot.com/2010/04/holy-schmoly.html
sorry, thanks!

At ENERGIZER BUNNY'S MOMMY REPORTS I entered to win a Bath Luve! (ends 4/10)

At FAITHFULLY FRUGAL AND FREE I entered to win a virtual baby shower worth over $1700!! (ends 4/30)

At MOM OF 2, WIFE OF 1 I entered to win a $50 Chili's gift card!! (ends 4/18)

At THE MOM BUZZ I entered to win a Quick Zip crib sheet starter set from Cloud & Stars. (ends 4/26)

At SIMPLY STACIE I entered to win the book 'God Never Blinks' by Regina Brett. (ends 4/21)

At BLESSINGS ABOUND MOMMY I entered to win a $25 TJ Maxx gift card and a $25 Marshalls gift card!

At TWO OF A KIND WORKING ON A FULL HOUSE I entered to win a Monogrammed Koozie and Towel from The Pink Paisley! (ends 4/26)

Long day at work = big glass of wine tonight

2010-04-03T18:05:00.001-05:00

Okay, I'll be the first to admit that I don't work long hours at work. I usually only work 6 hours a day. This week was an off week and I worked 7 hours each day. But I don't just get to sit at a desk and type my little heart out. I'm on my feet for the entire 6-7 hours, standing in one spot, reaching, bending and leaning, and of course putting on my happy face while being cussed at by customers because they don't know how to read sale signs. When I come home lately, I'm SO exhausted! I don't know how people do it for 40+ years!

At SURVIVAL 4 MOMS I entered to win a copy of the Survival Guide for Rookie Moms (ends 4/6)

At IN THROUGH THE OUT DOOR I entered to win self tanning lotion! (ends 4/7)

At FOR THE LOVE OF STILLETOS I entered to win 2 bottles of OPI nailpolish, 2 mystery books, piece of springtime jewelry, and surprise gift card (ends 4/7)

At SUGAR POP RIBBONS I entered to win a Sleek & Secure Multiview Handheld Color Video Monitor Set!! (ends 5/1) How awesome would that be!! I want to win this for my friend, Ali. She is having her first in May and I'm sure this would rest a worrying ~~mind~~ mommy!!

At THE DIRTY SHIRT I entered to win a $50 Initials, Inc. Gift Certificate (ends 4/17)

At EIGHTY MPH MOM I entered to win a $50 1-800-flowers.com git card! (ends 4/17)

At CLASSY MOMMY I entered to win a bag of Nestle Cherry Raisinets! (ends 4/15)

At BREA'S MOMMY I entered to win a $10 Amazon gift card! (ends 4/15)

At COST CUTTING QUEEN I entered to win a $10 gift card for WalMart, Kohls or Publix! (ends 4/16)

At MIXED NUTS MOMMY I entered to win Bean Boozled Spinner Gift Box game from Jelly Belly. (ends 4/17)

At SURVEY JUNKIE I entered to win a George Foreman Next Grilleration Grill III (ends 4/17) I would like to win this for Aaron and Amanda for a wedding present!

At 3 GARNETS & 2 SAPPHIRES I entered to win a HeatShift Pad Laptop Cooler from ThermaPAK (winner's choice of any in-stock size and color). (ends 4/19)

At SUGAR POP RIBBONS I entered to win a Kemby Sidekick 2 in 1 bag (ends 4/21) I want to win this for Ali. She just told me last night that she doesn't have a diaper bag yet! Crazy lady! :)

At FAITHFULLY FRUGAL AND FREE I entered to win a $1700 Virtual baby shower!! (ends 4/30)

At MOMMY LIKES I entered to win a Classic Baggino Learner’s Bib! (ends 4/23)

At THE BEAR BUNCH I entered to win a ThermaPak laptop cooler! (ends 4/22)

At MOMS BEST BETS I entered to win a Fisher Price Kid Tough digital camera (ends 4/28)

At MOM START I entered to win a Select Comfort Queen Sleep Number p5 mattress and foundation (ARV $1,999.99) (ends 4/30)

At FAB FIND FOODIE I entered to win 2 Duncan Hines free product coupons! (ends 4/5)

At POCKET YOUR DOLLARS I entered to win a $10 Wal Mart gift card from Olay! (ends 4/6)

At STUFF PARENTS NEED I entered to win a 3-tiered diaper cake! (ends 4/9)

At MY FOUR MONKEYS I entered to win a momME weekly planner from LobotoMe!! (ends 4/12)

At MOMMAS REVIEW I entered to win a pair of Lee Slender Secret Nassau capris (ends 4/15)

At ME AND BELLA I entered to win a Any item from CSN Stores (ARV up to $60) (ends 4/17)

At LIPGLOSS BREAK I entered to win a pair of Havaianas Slim Peacock flip flops (ends 5/1)

At REGAINING MY SANITY I entered to win a Silicon baking pan, stainless steel mixing bowl, oven mitt, Betty Crocker mixing spoon and $25 Safeway gift card. (ends 4/4)

At MAMA HILL I entered to win a Rabbit Air Purifier!! (ends 4/6)

At SONYA'S HAPPENINGS I entered to win a aula Deen 10.5" nonstick deep open skillet in red from Cookware.com. (ends 4/6)

At METROPOLITAN MAMA I entered to win a 90 Words Per Minute dress by Shabby Apple in size medium (ARV $64) (ends 4/9)

At AISHA'S MEMORABILIA I entered to win a $25 Visa gift card!! (ends 5/1)

At EIGHTY MPH MOM I entered to win a Package of Pepperidge Farm Deli Flats and recipe cards. (ends 4/13)

At AUDREY'S GIVEAWAY BLOG I entered to win a Personalized wind chime (ends 4/23)

At REVIEW RETREAT I entered to win a Wilton Cupcakes 'N More 38-count large dessert stand (ends 4/24)

At

I love coupons! cont'd

2010-04-02T10:25:00.000-05:00

Well I never got back to my old blog about my grocery shopping trip that one time. lol
And instead of digging in my purse for the receipt I'll just tell you about yesterdays trip!

I grabbed my buttload of coupons and went on my way...
My total before coupons was $100 (or so) Then $10 got knocked off because of Elissa's Kroger employee discount (I use her shoppers card) Then after my coupons my total was $80.72. I had a gift card that I won so I used that to knock $25 more dollars off and then my total was $55.72!!
$100 seems like a lot for 2 people but in this trip I did get toilet bowl cleaner, dish sponges and conditioner. And I stocked up on cereal, veggies, egg whites and chicken and milk (obviously for the cereal).
So I'm really getting into this coupon thing! And I can't wait for my printer to arrive, that I won!! Then I will have even better coupon savings!!!

Toilet paper cake

2010-04-01T10:49:00.001-05:00

At baby showers we give diaper cakes.. well at OVER THE HILL parties we should give toilet paper cakes!!!

I just saw this on an email I received from Craft Bits!

http://www.craftbits.com/project/toilet-roll-cake?utm_campaign=cb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=010410NS

kitty kitty!

2010-03-31T08:44:00.000-05:00

At COUNTRY CITY MOUSE I entered to win MultiplEYE Mascara! (ends 4/13)

At RAVE AND REVIEW I entered to win a set of Quick Zip Starter Sheet Sets for a crib! (ends 4/27)

At BUSY AT HOME I entered to win either a DiGiorno Pizza and Breadsticks chef apron, pizza wheel, refrigerator magnet clippie, and six $4 coupons for DiGiorno Pizza and Breadstick Kits or a $4 coupon for a DiGiorno Pizza and Breadstick Kit. (ends 4/3)

At DEAL SEEKING MOM I entered to win a $50 Victoria's secret gift card! (ends 4/5)

At FABULOUS FUN FINDS I entered to win a Scentsy Warmer and Scent!! (ends 4/5)

At I LIKE IT A LATTE I entered to win a $25 AmEx gift card! (ends 4/7)

At SECRET LIFE OF A WAHM I entered to win a personalized pillowcase! (ends 4/7)

At MY WEE REVIEW I entered to win a sleeping bag! (ends 4/9)

At LISA COOKING I entered to win a months supply of Nature's Path Granola Bars! (ends 4/12)

At CHEAPSTINGYBARGAINS.COM I entered to win a Motorola Droid! (ends 4/13)

At ASCENDING BUTTERFLY I entered to win 2 UGLee Pens!! (ends 4/13)

At MOMMY PR I entered to win a set of 25 outlet covers from Safe Beginnings. (ends 4/13)

At 5 VINEZ MONKEYS I entered to win cupcakes ingredients! (ends 3/31)

At GIVE AWAY TODAY I entered to win a Bag of Tanga Trash (ARV $200+) or a One-year Rachael Ray Magazine subscription from Tanga. (ends 3/31)

At EBILLME DEBT FREE MALL I entered to win a desk organizer from CSN Stores! (ends 4/1)

At NETWORKING WITCHES I entered to win the book The Daughter-In-Law Rules by Sally Shields! (ends 4/10)

At TRYING TO STAY CALM I entered to win a snowcone maker! (ends 4/6)

At NICHOLS NICKELS I entered to win Two General Mills free product coupons, breakfast chiller, large cereal mug and a tote bag. (ends 4/5)

At AN ISLAND LIFE I entered to win Spongebob’s Boating Bash video game for Nintendo DS and Wii (ends 4/6)

At KID GLUE I entered to win a Four-pack of Hide'Em & Find 'Em Eggs. (ends 4/7)

At NETWORKING WITCHES I entered to win a Chocolate Easter Pizza (ARV $32). (ends 4/8)

At LISA'S GLUTEN FREE I entered to win a Gluten-Free prize pack! (ends 4/10)

At NETWORKING WITCHES I entered to win a Grill Topper grilling accessory (ARV $18) (ends 4/12)

At GO GRAHAM GO! I entered to win a BabyBjörn Travel Crib Light (ARV $279.99). (ends 4/14)

At GROSCHEN GOBLINS I entered to win a $25 gift certificate to Mademoiselle Jewelry (ends 4/16)

bet-somewhere-ween

2010-03-27T19:33:00.000-05:00

Remember those box code things that had word tricks in them and you had to solve what it said?! I did that in my title... somewhere in between! haha

At http://www.themommy-files.com/2010/03/hersheys-easter-giveaway/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+themommy-files%2FNJQt+%28The+Mommy-Files%29 I entered to win an Easter package from Hershey’s! (ends 3/30)

At http://mywoodenspoon.com/bacon-makes-everything-better-even-easter-thanks-to-oscar-mayer/ I entered to win a Oscar Mayer Bacon free product coupons, $25 grocery gift card, 12pc dinnerware set, skillet, spatula, egg timer and bacon press (ARV $125). (ends 3/31)

At http://www.twirlit.com/2010/03/24/twirlit-giveaway-wednesday-riley-clothing-giveaway/ I entered to win a Heather Grey Studded Peace Hoodie and Black Studded Tank or a pair of Boyfriend Jean! (ends 3/31)

At http://fabulousfunfinds.blogspot.com/2010/03/zoo-shoo-giveaway.html I entered to win a pair of Zoo Shoos! (ends 3/31)

At http://www.thebearbunch.com/2010/03/exergen-temporal-scanner-reviewgiveaway.html I entered to win an Exergen Temporal Scanner!! (ends 4/1)

At http://www.pawnation.com/2010/03/29/smells-like-spring-enter-our-nootie-giveaway/ I entered to win a bottle of Nootie dog shampoo! (ends 4/2)

At http://www.whatscookingatdd.com/review/del-monte/ I entered to win 10-20 cans of assorted Del Monte canned goods and copy of The 10 Things You Need to Eat: And More Than 100 Easy and Delicious Ways to Prepare Them by Dave Lieberman (ends 4/2)

At http://thatwentwell.net/2010/03/28/win-a-100-00-home-depot-gift-card/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ToddAndErinthatWentWell+%28Todd+and+Erin+%22That+Went+Well...%22%29 I entered to win a $100 Home Depot gift card!! (ends 4/4)

At http://www.mymoneypower.com/blog/updates/target-gift-card-giveaway/ I entered to win a $25 Target gift card! (ends 4/5)

At http://www.modernmami.com/contests/wii-console-wii-fit-plus-giveaway/ I entered to win a Wii and Wii Fit! (ends 4/5)

At http://amomsimpression.com/2010/03/28/carrabbas-italian-grill-giveaway/ I entered to win a $25 Gift Card to Carrabba’s Italian Grill. (ends 4/11)

At http://www.tanyetta.com/2010/03/olay-total-effects-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a $10 Wal Mart gift card courtesy of Olay!! (ends 4/12)

At http://www.leslielovesveggies.net/2010/03/designs-by-lolita.html I entered to win either a Zebra bathrobe in size small/medium from Designs by Lolita (ARV $45) or Two Shopaholic Too acrylic wine glasses from Designs by Lolita (ARV $17.50) (ends 4/12)

At http://www.juliesjournal.com/2010/03/29/microdry-bath-mat-review-giveaway/ I entered to win a MicroDry bath mat! (ends 4/12)

At http://www.eightymphmom.com/2010/03/leap-into-spring-garden-fun-sleeping.html I entered to win a sleeping garden gnome! (ends 4/14)

At http://familyliciousreviews.blogspot.com/2010/03/down-east-basics-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a clothing item of choice from Down East Basics! (ends 4/17)

At http://www.ourordinarylife.com/2010/03/kai-sorento-gets-a-makeover-and-you-can-too/ I entered to win a $200 Sephora gift card from Kia (ends 4/21)

At http://www.twoofakindworkingonafullhouse.com/2010/03/get-your-familys-spring-wardrobe-for.html I entered to win a $25 Gift card to TJ Maxx!! (ends 4/19)

At http://couturenerd.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-150-charlotte-russe-gift-card.html I entered to win a $150 Charlotte Russe gift card! (ends 6/1)

As I was searching for giveaways I saw this as the prize.. Copy of Claude & Camille by Stephanie Cowell. I thought I saw my name! (Stephanie Coldwell) lol that was weird

Can I just say..

2010-03-25T12:06:00.000-05:00

Can I just say.... that I HATE going through the self checkouts? I hate them because I feel like they take jobs away from people.
I had to use one the other day. It was 9:15 at night... I only got a 2 liter of Diet Pepsi... there was only one ringer and a long line! I just gave my shout out apology on Facebook so I thought it necessary to give it to the blogosphere as well... so I'M SORRY!

There is one exception... when I go to the comissary (grocery store on base) I do go through the self checkout because they put just a few things in each bag, to make it look like more bags and more work when they bring your groceries out for you and then they want a tip. So instead of telling them that I will bring them out myself, I just do it all myself. I don't think I should have to tip someone for bringing my groceries out for me, when I don't want them to because I have 2 arms and 2 legs and no kids. :)

I love coupons!

2010-03-24T15:00:00.000-05:00

I'm just going through the grocery add that I got today, with my coupons sitting beside me, and I'm LOVING coupons right now!

I always go for the Baker's add first because my sister works there and I can get her 10% employee discount, also because I am using a gift card that I won from Kroger! So I see that Dole salad is 2/$3 and I have a coupon for $1 off 2. For a total of $2! But as soon as I looked at HyVee's Hot Deals I saw that on Saturday Dole salad is $0.88!! My coupon requires me to get 2 so I'm getting 2 bags of salad for $0.76!!

And while I thought diet pepsi was off the grocery list, I WAS WRONG! So right now at Baker's 2 liters are 10/$10. Then I looked at No Frills add and they are $0.88! YES!! That's a savings of (since I'm getting 4 bottles) $.048!!

I just love coupons! :)
I'll update this blog to share how much I spent and how much I saved.. buying only 4 boxes of Toaster Struedel* (hey it's not all for me!!), Fiber One yogurt*, salad*, Diet Pepsi, 2 half gallons of milk*, Crystal Light*, and bacon*
(I'm not sure if anything else will be on the list, haven't asked if J needs anything. But we are pretty well stocked on chicken and eggs which is all he eats so..)

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1...

2010-03-24T12:20:00.000-05:00

At http://www.reviewretreat.com/2010/03/2500-kroger-gift-card-giveaway.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/25)

At http://gettingallmyducksinarow.blogspot.com/2010/03/gourmetgiftbasketscom-is-easter-bunny.html I entered to win a Classic Easter Bunny Gift Basket from Gourmet Gift Baskets! (ends 3/27)

At http://savvyhousewife.com/monogrammed-koozie-from-the-pink-paisley-giveaway/ I entered to win a Monogrammed initial water bottle koozie (ARV $10) (ends 3/29)

At http://thegreerfive.com/2010/03/21/gourmet-gift-baskets-review-giveaway/ I entered to win an Easter gift basket from GourmetGiftBaskets.com. (ends 3/29)

At http://www.sheerbalance.com/featured/amys-kitchen-giveaway I entered to win an Amy's Kitchen Prize Pack! (ends 3/30)

At http://dadofdivas.blogspot.com/2010/03/win-year-supply-of-hillshire-farms.html I entered to win a year's supply of Hillshire products!! (ends 3/30)

At http://seat42f.com/index.php/contests-othermenu-206/6427-7th-heaven-season-10-dvd-contest.html I entered to win the 7th Heaven Season 10 DVD's!!! (ends 3/30)

At http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/lunchwalla-making-moms-lives-easier-25-amex-giveaway/ I entered to win a $25 AmEx gift card! Big thanks to Lunchwalla for sponsoring it!! (ends 3/30)

At http://www.owlhaven.net/oxiclean-giveaway/ I entered to win a $100 VISA gift card! (ends 3/31)

At http://miss-britt.com/2010/03/in-which-i-give-someone-a-wii-for-real/ I entered to win a Wii and Wii Fit!!! (ends 3/31)

At http://www.manolith.com/2010/03/24/wednesday-giveaway-25-olive-garden-gift-card/ I entered to win a $25 Olive Garden gift card! (ends 3/31)

At http://glimpse-reviews.blogspot.com/2010/03/scentsy-up-your-home-giveaway.html I entered to win a Scentsy warmer and scent!! (ends 3/31)

At http://networkingwitches.com/2010/03/my-warm-buddy/ I entered to win a Warm Buddy Body hot/cold wrap (ARV $39.95) (ends 4/2)

At http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2010/03/22/review-giveaway-kroger-shopping-and-gift-card/ I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card!! (ends 4/3)

At http://busyworkingmama.blogspot.com/2010/03/piggy-paint-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a $15 Piggy Paint gift certificate! (ends 4/3)

At http://awholelotofnothing.net/wii-fit-plus-giveaway/ I entered to win a Nintendo Wii system and Wii Fit Plus! (ends 4/3)

At http://lovehopefaith1.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-50-gc-to-very-sweet-baby-cakes.html I entered to win a $50 Very Sweet Baby Cakes gift certificate (ends 4/5)

At http://www.organizewithsandy.com/chatwithsandy/2010/03/24/1-800-flowers-review-giveaway/ I entered to win a $50 1-800-flowers.com gift card! (ends 4/6)

At http://www.groschengoblins.com/2010/03/simple-green-naturals-huge-cleaning.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FUSyK+%28Groschen+Goblins%29 I entered to win a Simple Green Natural Product Package! (ends 4/6)

At http://simplybeingmommy.com/2010/03/23/libbys-feeding-america-american-express-gift-card-giveaway/ I entered to win a $25 AmEx gift card!! (ends 4/6)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/downeast-basics-review-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SimplyStacie+%28Simply+Stacie%29 I entered to win one item of your choice from DownEast Basics New Arrivals section! (ends 4/8)

At http://mommymandy.com/soap-and-detergent-associations-giveaway/ I entered to win a $100 Visa gift card!! (end 4/8)

At http://www.outnumbered3-1.com/2010/03/leap-into-spring-pine-sol-products.html I entered to win a full line of Pine-Sol products, as well as a tote bag and Pine-Sol sponges (ends 4/8)

At http://jonbonjovious.blogspot.com/2010/03/how-i-gained-weight-last-week-giveaway.html I entered to win a coupon for a pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream!!! YUMMY!!! I think I would be like jonbonjovious and gain weight, but it would make me happy at the time!! hehe Go read her post even if you don't want to enter... she's halarious! (ends 4/9)

At http://www.bookroomreviews.com/2010/03/23/project-runway-wii-game-giveaway/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wordpress%2FzsYS+%28Bookroomreviews%29&utm_content=Yahoo!+Mail I entered to win the Project Runway game for the Wii! (ends 4/10)

At http://confessions-of-a-psychotic-housewife.blogspot.com/2010/03/revew-giveaway-taste-of-wild-dog-food.html I entered to win Three cans of Taste of the Wild dog food, three samples of Taste of the Wild dry food, $30 PetFoodDirect.com gift card, sample of Bright Bites, Bright Bite collar and a copy of 101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog. (ends 4/10)

At http://mamasmoneysavers.com/2010/03/kelloggs-fiberplus-bars-review-giveaway-2-winners-ends-411.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mamasmoneysavers%2FSCtH+%28Mama%27s+Money+Savers%29 I entered to win Fiber Plus bars! (ends 4/11)

At http://www.twoofakindworkingonafullhouse.com/2010/03/air-o-swiss-7144-digital-warm-cool-mist.html I entered to win an Ultrasonic Humidifier from AIR-O-SWISS! (ends 4/12)

At http://www.jleighdesignz.com/2010/03/dll-rainwear-chooka-rain-boots-review.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FwQBk+%28J.+leigh+designz%29 I entered to win a $60 Gift Certificate to DLL Rainwear! (ends 4/12)

I entered to win an Orient Ladies watch but she doesn't want any cross contamination (posting her blog on my blog with other giveaways) so she gets no publicity...

At http://mageebaby.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-baby-announcement-kit.html I entered to win a Baby Announcement kit. (ends 4/15)

I love days off!

2010-03-23T15:33:00.001-05:00

IF YOU CAN'T FIND YOUR GIVEAWAY ON HERE IT WILL BE AT http://thetravelingcoldwells.blogspot.com/2010/03/10987654321.html
I MESSED UP! SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE!!

Well I was going to change how I blogged about giveaways but it was taking too long. I just want to share the giveaways!! Simple as that!

At http://www.tobethode.com/2010/03/kroger-cart-buster-giveaway.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/24)

At http://adesignstory.com/spring-is-in-the-air-so-is-our-design-giveaway/ I entered to win a Room re-decorate package (ARV $250) (ends 3/25)

At http://mintgreenwithenvy.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-dicks-sporting-goods-50-gift.html I entered to win a $50 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card!! (ends 3/26)

At http://adventuresofamilitaryfamof8.blogspot.com/2010/03/kroger-25-gift-card-giveaway-and-cart.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/26)

At http://mamabmy.blogspot.com/2010/03/gourmet-gift-baskets-review-and.html I entered to win an Easter Gift Basket from Gourmet Gift Baskets (ends 3/26)

At http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2010/03/kirstie-alleys-big-life-prize-pack-giveaway/ I entered to win Kirstie Alley’s Big Life exercise mat and bag, pedometer, nail polish, aluminum beverage bottle, t-shirt, water bottle and $10 A&E Store coupon (ends 3/26)

At http://www.outnumbered3-1.com/2010/03/chilis-grill-bar-restaurant-review.html I entered to win a $50 Chili's gift card! (ends 3/29)

At http://ckscorner.blogspot.com/2010/03/cookwarecom-giveaway.html I entered to win a Le Crueset 5" and 9" square stoneware baking dish in your choice of color! (ends 3/29)

At http://youthfultips.blogspot.com/2010/03/zazzle-business-cards-invitations-more.html I entered to win a $25 Zazzle.com gift card! (ends 3/29)

At http://flyinggigglesandlollipops.blogspot.com/2010/03/wanchai-ferry-entree-asian-inspired.html I entered to win a prize pack of Asian-inspired rice bowls, chopsticks, bamboo placemats, flavored fortune cookies, and a $25 Target Gift Card. You will also receive a VIP coupon for a free package of any Wanchai Ferry frozen entree. (ends 3/29)

At http://classymommy.com/blog/2010/03/thermapak-laptop-cooling-pad-giveaway-review.html I entered to win a ThermPak laptop cooler (ARV $29.99) (ends 3/30)

At http://classymommy.com/blog/2010/03/scrubbing-bubbles-spa-day.html I entered to win a Scrubbing Bubbles gift basket. (ends 3/30)

At http://rockinmama.net/2010/03/15/st-patricks-day-gift-ideas-from-1-800-flowers-com-giveaway I entered to win a $50 gift certificate to 1-800-flowers.com (ends 3/30)

At http://surveyjunkiegiftguide.blogspot.com/2010/03/zooshoo-soda-song-boot-giveaway.html I entered to win a pair of Soda Song Boots (ends 3/31)

At http://livingmymoment.com/2010/03/mommy-pads-and-more-personalized-stamp-or-notepad-giveaway I entered to win my Choice of personalized stamp or notepad from Mommy Pads and More (ARV up to $32) (ends 3/31)

At http://www.angelasbits.com/2010/03/ever-after-store-giveaway-cute.html I entered to win a Enter to win a Monkey Shower Curtain from Ever After Store! (ends 4/1)

At http://www.queenmotherblog.com/2010/03/chilis-giftcard-giveaway-and-fresh-pairings-menu/ I entered to win a $50 Chili's gift card!! (ends 4/1)

At http://wordsfromabusysahm.com/2010/03/22/betty-crocker-sweet-spring-treats-giveaway/ I entered to win a Betty Crocker free product coupon, silicon baking pan, stainless steel mixing bowl, oven mitt, Betty Crocker mixing spoon, and $25 Safeway gift card. (ends 4/2)

At http://www.travelmamas.com/wordpress/jw-marriott-san-antonio-where-luxury-combines-with-good-ol-family-fun/ I entered to win a 2-night stay at JW Marriott San Antonio in San Antonio, TX; includes breakfast, spa treament, round of golf and four hours at JW Marriott’s Range Riders Kids Club [no transportation] (ARV $1,000) (ends 4/3)

At http://www.leslielovesveggies.net/2010/03/rosyhandbagscom-25-gift-certificate-2.html I entered to win a $25 Rosy Handbags e-gift certificate (ends 4/4)

At http://surveyjunkiegiftguide.blogspot.com/2010/03/o-yikes-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a O Yikes Accessory Case of their own in any color design that you would like (ends 4/4)

At http://www.raisingmy4sons.com/2010/03/spread-heads-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a Mustard, Ketchup and two Toothpaste Spread Heads (ends 4/5)

At http://lizzydearslife.net/2010/03/simplisse-breast-pump-and-supplies.html I entered to win a Simplisse breast pump and accessories (ends 4/5)

At http://www.angelasbits.com/2010/03/wilton-dimensions-giant-cupcake-pan.html I entered to win a Wilton Dimensions giant cupcake pan (ends 4/5)

At http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/imported-20091230202228/2010/3/22/uglee-pen-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win 2 UGLee pens!! (ends 4/5)

At http://cocktailswithmom.com/2010/03/spring-fling-the-grill-topper/ I entered to win The Grill Topper grilling accessory (ends 4/5)

At http://kidzborn2impress.blogspot.com/2010/03/belle-baby-carriers-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a Baby carrier of choice from Belle Baby Carriers (ends 4/7)

At http://fromthedogspointofview.blogspot.com/2010/03/rascodog-readyleash-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a Rascodog Readyleash with 4-ft lead and 3 rolls of biodegradable bags (45 bags) (ends 4/9)

At http://www.mamamusthaves.com/2010/03/thermapak-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a 15" Pink HeatShift Laptop Cooler from ThermaPAK. (ends 4/12)

At http://timesurge.blogspot.com/2010/03/misikko-review-and-something-for-you.html I entered to win a Misikko's Chi hair straighter. (ends 4/15)

At http://thebkeepsushonest.blogspot.com/2010/03/le-creuset-baking-dishes-giveaway.html I entered to win a Le Creuset Baking Dish Set. (Includes a 9" Square and 5" Square Dish in Caribbean Blue) (ends 4/15)

At http://lyricandariasmom.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-to-impress-with-bluegala.html I entered to win a black dress from Bluegala! (ends 4/21)

At http://kidzborn2impress.blogspot.com/2010/03/thank-you-baby-room-make-over-review.html I entered to win a baby room makeover for Ali!! (ends 4/23)

At http://www.doubledutymommy.com/2010/03/50-babies-r-us-toys-r-us-gift-card.html I entered to win a $25 Babies R Us gift card! (ends when she gets 300 & 500 followers)

For the bride

2010-03-22T10:01:00.000-05:00

At http://www.weddingcontests.com/scripts/arp/out.cgi?id=brendawe&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.brendasweddingblog.com%2fblogs%2fcategory%2fgiveaways I entered to win One of Three Complete Wedding Invitation Sets from Invys.com (ends 3/22)

At http://www.bestweddingsites.com/Contest/ I entered to win any one pair of Jeweled Bridal shoes from Dikuza , 6 pairs of our beautiful, flat heel "Crystal" design flip flops for your bridal party, a $100 gift certificate to BonjitaJ.com, $50 gift certificate towards their shopping trip at Vogue Wedding Favors, a custom monogram!

At http://junebugweddings.com/blogs/what_junebug_loves/archive/2010/03/22/kara-janx-bridesmaids-dress-giveaway.aspx I entered to win a www.KaraJanx.com dress! (ends 3/29)

*At http://www.weddingistas.com/weddingistas/2010/03/tohaveandtohost-giveaway.html I entered to win a Love is Sweet wedding cake serving set (ends 3/25)

clothes, makeup, bags, etc

2010-03-21T23:37:00.000-05:00

At http://oneboredmommy.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-favorite-pal-is-helping-make-our.html I entered to win my choice of set (1 Father/1 Son) matching ties from My Favorite Pal! (ends 3/25) They have really cute ties! Perfect for family pictures!!

At http://frugalsouthernliving.blogspot.com/2010/03/mirra-beauty-products-giveaway.html I entered to win a Gift pack of Mirra beauty products (ends 3/27)

At http://www.eightymphmom.com/2010/03/leap-into-spring-havaianas-flip-flops.html I entered to win a pair of Havaianas flip flops! (ends 4/2)

For the home- March

2010-03-21T19:37:00.000-05:00

At http://www.everythingetsy.com/2010/03/win-a-photo-printer-and-100-gift-certificate-from-red-river-paper/ I entered to win a Canon ip4700 inkjet printer, Greeting Card Designer Photoshop Plugin and $100 worth of Red River Paper inkjet cards and envelopes. (ends 3/21)

At http://www.everythingetsy.com/2010/03/win-a-photo-printer-and-100-gift-certificate-from-red-river-paper/ I entered to win a Canon ip4700 inkjet printer, Greeting Card Designer Photoshop Plugin and $100 worth of Red River Paper inkjet cards and envelopes. (ends 3/21)

At http://www.organizewithsandy.com/chatwithsandy/2010/03/08/mirra-review-and-giveaway/ I entered to win a body care mirra renew gift pack, with the body lotion, body wash, face scrub, day, night and eye creams (ends 3/22)

At http://thebkeepsushonest.blogspot.com/2010/03/hoover-linx-stick-vacuum-review.html I entered to win a vacuum! (ends 3/22)

At http://spoiledpretty.blogspot.com/2010/03/gillette-venus-spa-breeze-giveaway.html I entered to win a Venus Spa Breeze razor, two refill cartridges and shaving compact (ends 3/22)

At http://sugarpopribbons.blogspot.com/2010/03/hana-professional-pink-flat-iron-review.html I entered to win a Hana Professional Pink Flat Iron (which includes the flat iron, silicone mat, tin case as well as a heat proof pouch) (ends 3/24)

At http://mommymandy.com/gelpro-spotmat-giveaway/#comment-203853 I entered to win a GelPro SpotMat (ends 3/24)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/book-review-giveaway-waking-up-in-land.html I entered to win the book Waking Up in the Land of Glitter (ends 3/24)

At http://www.akronohiomoms.com/archives/2580 I entered to win a Hana Professional Pink Edition flat iron kit from Misikko (ends 3/25)

At http://tracy-everythingshewants.blogspot.com/2010/03/enter-to-win-crest-pro-health.html I entered to win a Crest Pro-Health Sensitive Shield toothpaste, toothbrush and floss (ends 3/26)

At http://oneboredmommy.blogspot.com/2010/03/taking-vlogging-on-one-bored-mommy.html I entered to win an Audiovox Small Wonder" EZ209HD pocket digital video camera! (ends 3/26)

At http://thefabulouswon.blogspot.com/2010/03/scentsy-giveaway-spring-clean-for.html I entered to win a Scentsy Plug-In Wamer and three Scentsy Bars of choice (ends 3/28)

At http://www.mommypr.com/index.php/2010/03/one-on-one-with-tony-horton-beachbody-review-giveaway/ I entered to win the quicker P90X! It's One on One.. (ends 3/28)

At http://momstart.com/2010/03/nickelodeons-spongebobs-boating-bash-video-game-wii-giveaway/ I entered to win Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob’s Boating Bash video game for Wii (ends 3/30) This would make my family laugh :)

At http://susanheim.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-biggest-giveaway-ever-enter-to-win.html I entered to win a nook!! (ends 3/31) This would be fun! And handy!!

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/beachbody-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SimplyStacie+%28Simply+Stacie%29 I entered to win Volume One set of One on One with Tony Horton DVDs!! (ends 4/2) Tony Horton ROCKS!!

For the baby- March

2010-03-21T19:28:00.000-05:00

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/ohhh-baby-extravaganza-by-baby-review.html I entered to win a Free Singles Print from By Baby (ends 3/21)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/ohhh-baby-extravaganza-kuki-kids-review.html I entered to win a bib from Kuki Kids (ends 3/21)

At http://preciouspeas.blogspot.com/2010/03/diddle-design-bring-on-spring.html I entered to win a Personalized baby wipes case (ends 3/22) They are so cute!!! It's the perfect baby shower gift!!

At http://sugarpopribbons.blogspot.com/2010/03/baby-star-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a Baby Star hooded towel (ends 3/23)

At http://over30mommy.blogspot.com/2010/03/baby-shower-extravaganza-giveaway-11.html I entered to win a NUK Genius Pacifier (ends 3/23)

At http://www.jollymom.com/2010/03/ingenuity-collection-by-bright-starts.html I entered to win either a playard, portable swing, automatic bouncer, or the cradle & sway swing from the InGenuity Collection! (ends 3/25)

At http://sugarpopribbons.blogspot.com/2010/03/crane-humidifier-review-giveaway.html I entered to win either a Frog or Pink Ribbon humidifier (ends 3/26) I would like to win this for Ali, who is due with her first in early June. Babies need humidifiers!

At http://sugarpopribbons.blogspot.com/2010/03/mr-bobbles-blankets-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a Toddler pillow with nap sheet (ends 3/28)

At http://sugarpopribbons.blogspot.com/2010/03/lilitah-review-and-120-blanket-giveaway.html I entered to win an 'I'm a big kid blanket' from Lilitah (ends 4/1) I loooooove love love love love taking naps! This is the perfect blanket for that! I would probably even sleep with it every night (I'm like a little kid lol) How awesome would it be to have this blanket that retails for $120!!

At http://tictacdough.blogspot.com/2010/03/labor-of-love-baby-shower-glow-baby.html I entered to win a Baby's First Foods Journal (ends 4/2) This would be so useful to all mommy's! Especially first time moms! I think it would be especially helpful for the babysitters. There is a place to list allergies, there is a nutrition guide, and pages for contacts and notes! Ali has to have this if we are all going to be babysitting Jayden after he is born!! :)

At http://oneboredmommy.blogspot.com/2010/03/unique-way-to-greet-that-new-family.html I entered to win a 2 tiered "custom" diaper cake or a Bambinopop bouquet. (ends 4/2)

At http://mamasmoneysavers.com/2010/03/first-years-bottom-care-diaper-rash-relief-system-review-giveaway-ends-45.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mamasmoneysavers%2FSCtH+%28Mama%27s+Money+Savers%29 I entered to win a Bottom Care Diaper Rash Relief System (ends 4/5) I'm sure Ali would find a way to use this!!

At http://myweeview.com/2010/03/britax-car-seat-arv-369/ I entered to win a Britax car seat (ARV $369) (ends 4/25)

At http://www.jleighdesignz.com/2010/03/bouncehousesnowcom-bounce-bot.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FwQBk+%28J.+leigh+designz%29 I entered to win a Bounce Bot Inflatable Bobble Bouncer by Blast Zone (ends 5/3)

WIN a Bounce House at Two Of A Kind, Working On A Full House during her Outdoor Oasis Event! Keep checking back for more of her awesome giveaways!!! (ends 5/3)

for the kitchen..

2010-03-21T19:18:00.000-05:00

I'm changing the way I blog about giveaways... I'm going to just have the prizes in each blog. So this one is going to have all the 'for the kitchen' giveaways... I'm going to go through and clean house/blog. It'll be easier to see if I've entered or not. So here we go!

At http://time2eatyall.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-carolyn-west-black-sweeheart.html I entered to win a black sweetheart apron from Carlolyn's Kitchen! (ends 3/22) These aprons are so cute!! I love em!

At http://mommyhastowork.blogspot.com/2010/03/wanchai-ferry-giveaway.html I entered to win a VIP coupon valid for a free package of any of the Wanchai Ferry frozen entrees, in addition to a set of great Asian-inspired rice bowls, chopsticks, bamboo placemats, flavored fortune cookies, and a $25 Target gift card. (ends 3/22)

At http://momstart.com/2010/03/kashi-heart-to-heart-cereal-giveaway I entered to win a Kashi 1 free product coupon and 3 1.50 off coupons (ends 3/22)

At http://momstart.com/2010/03/sara-lee-deli-simplifies-moms-life-with-social-media-and-food-expert-ceci-carmichael-giveaway/ I entered to win 5 Sara Lee Bakery coupons (ends 3/22)

At http://jamielz.blogspot.com/2010/03/product-review-monday-batter-up-kids.html I entered to win mix spatula and sports ball pan from Batter Up Kids! (ends 3/24) They have some really fun stuff for cake baking!!

At http://coupondivas.com/contests/win-over-100-manufacturer-coupons/ I entered to win More than 100 manufacturer coupons (ends 3/24)

At http://www.themommy-files.com/2010/03/california-raisin-popcorn-recipe-review-giveaway/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+themommy-files%2FNJQt+%28The+Mommy-Files%29 I entered to win a California Raisins Prize Pack (ends 3/25)

At http://jamielz.blogspot.com/2010/03/ann-clark-ltd-cookie-cutters-review-and.html I entered to win an assortment of spring/Easter cookie cutters from Ann Clark Ltd (ends 3/25) She has really cute cookie cutters!

At http://cravingsavings.blogspot.com/2010/03/betty-crocker-stirring-up-wishes.html I entered to win Betty Crocker Brownie Mix, Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Cookie mix, Betty Crocker spoon, $25 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation on your behalf! (ends 3/26) I do love me some Betty Crocker

At http://jonbonjovious.blogspot.com/2010/03/bake-with-betty-and-start-stirring-up.html I entered to win a Betty Crocker Brownie Mix, Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix and spoon. (ends 3/26)

At http://cartoonlovinmomma.blogspot.com/2010/03/pirates-booty-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a Treasure chest filled with Pirate's Booty snacks (ends 3/28)

At http://thejacksonfivefamily.blogspot.com/2010/03/cheryl-review-and-25-giftcard-give-way.html I entered to win a $25 Cheryl&Co gift card (ends 3/28) yummy!!

At http://www.thefunky-monkey.com/2010/03/gelpro-spotmat-giveaway-2-winners.html I entered to win a GelPro Mat! (ends 3/28)

At http://thefabulouswon.blogspot.com/2010/03/gourmet-gift-baskets-review-giveaway.html I entered to win an Easter gift basket from Gourmet Gift Baskets!! (ends 3/28)

At http://www.thefunky-monkey.com/2010/03/elis-cheesecake.html I entered to win Eli's Cheesecake! (ends 3/28)

At http://www.groschengoblins.com/2010/03/funky-monkey-snacks-easter-basket.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FUSyK+%28Groschen+Goblins%29 I entered to win a variety pack of Funky Monkey Snacks! (ends 3/29)

At http://micheleslittlebitofthisandthat.blogspot.com/2010/03/yes-to-cookies-giveaway-ends-331.html I entered to win a Tub of each Yes! To Cookies flavor in Cocoa-Licious and Strawberry-Banana Blitz (ends 3/31) These sound so good!

At http://blog.theartofbeingmom.com/?p=3292 I entered to win One dozen mini-cupcakes from Cupcakes Gourmet (ends 3/31)

At http://www.eightymphmom.com/2010/03/leap-into-spring-popcorn-factory-easter.html I entered to win a Easter Popcorn tin from The Popcorn Factory (ends 4/1)

gift cards

2010-03-21T19:01:00.000-05:00

I'm changing the way I blog about giveaways... I'm going to just have the prizes in each blog. So this one is going to have all the gift card giveaways... I'm going to go through and clean house/blog. It'll be easier to see if I've entered or not. So here we go!

At http://www.mommieswithcents.com/2010/03/review-giveaway-aeropostale-p-s.html I entered to win a $50 Aeropostale gift card! (ends 3/22)

Pull up one of your barstools and enter a great giveaway for a $30 credit from cookware.com at Fab Find Foodie! (ends 3/22)

At http://guilty-pleasures.org/what-do-you-wear-between-the-sheets I entered to win a $50 Between the Sheets gift card (ends 3/22)

At http://laughinglinz.blogspot.com/2010/03/kroger-gift-card-giveaway.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card (ends 3/22)

At http://networkingwitches.com/2010/03/maurices-denim/ I entered to win a $40 Maurices gift card! (ends 3/22)

At http://livinlifeinthefablane.blogspot.com/2010/03/500-wendys-giveaway-when-i-hit-25.html I entered to win a $5 Wendy's gift card! (ends 3/22)

At http://metropolitanmama.net/2010/03/sly-awards-dicks-sporting-goods/ I entered to win a $50 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card! (ends 3/24)

At http://www.apsychmommy.com/2010/03/spotlight-ape-to-zebra-toys-and.html I entered to win a Ape to Zebra online toystore $35 giftcard (ends 3/25)

At http://tictacdough.blogspot.com/2010/03/labor-of-love-baby-shower-babys-first.html I entered to win a $500 Baby's First Phone Call gift certificate! (ends 3/25)

At http://www.moodymamasays.com/maurices-denim I entered to win a $40 Maurices gift card (ends 3/25)

At http://mamadweeb.com/2010/03/dillons-in-manhattan-grand-opening-kroger-cart-buster-huge-savings-giveaway.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card!! I just found her blog and I love it! :) (ends 3/25)

At http://susanheim.blogspot.com/2010/03/piggy-paint-its-for-big-girls-too.html I entered to win a $15 Piggy Paint gift code! (ends 3/25) They have great colors!!

At http://babydickey.com/2010/03/17/storkie-50-gift-card-giveaway/ I entered to win a $50 Storkie gift card (ends 3/25) They have some really fun announcements/invitations!!!

At http://www.akronohiomoms.com/archives/2580 I entered to win a Hana Professional Pink Edition flat iron kit from Misikko (ends 3/25)

At http://www.thenotsoblog.com/2010/03/olay-total-effects-body-wash-review-and-10-walmart-card-giveaway/ I entered to win a $10 Walmart gift card from Olay Total Effects (ends 3/26)

At http://blondespoopmascara.blogspot.com/2010/03/boys-store-25-gift-certificate-giveaway.html I entered to win a $25 gift certificate to The Boy's Store (ends 3/26)

At http://tatumsreviews.blogspot.com/2010/03/lets-get-it-started-in-here-giveaway.html I entered to win a $25 Wal Mart gift card! (ends 3/26)

At http://www.makingmyamericandream.com/2010/03/kroger-cart-buster-savings-event.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card (ends 3/26)

At http://www.mommyblessingsinsmallbundles.com/2010/03/kroger-cart-buster-savings-event-25.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/27)

At http://www.sageandsavvy.com/2010/03/sage-and-savvy-survey-and-20-walmart.html#comment-form I entered to win a $20 Wal Mart gift card simply by taking this 2 question survey (ends 3/27)

At http://www.eightymphmom.com/2010/03/chilis-grill-and-bar-review-and-50.html I entered to win a $50 Chili's gift card! (ends 3/27)

At http://littleindiana.com/2010/03/little-indiana-25-gift-card-giveaway/ I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/27)

At http://www.outnumbered3-1.com/2010/03/chilis-grill-bar-restaurant-review.html I entered to win a $50 Chili's gift card!!! (ends 3/29) mmmm Chili's :)

At http://rockinmama.net/2010/03/15/st-patricks-day-gift-ideas-from-1-800-flowers-com-giveaway/ I entered to win a $50 1-800-flowers.com gift card!! (ends 3/30)

At http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/win-a-250-southwest-airlines-gift-card-more/ I entered to win a $250 SWA gift card and $250 American Express gift card. (ends 3/31)

At http://mommainflipflops2.blogspot.com/2010/03/dicks-sporting-goods-giveaway.html I entered to win a $50 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card! (ends 3/31)

At http://www.themomreviews.com/2010/03/macys-fashion-director-challenge.html I entered to win a $50 Macy's gift card!! (ends 3/31)

At http://simplylivingonabudget.blogspot.com/2010/03/dicks-sporting-goods-giveaway.html I entered to win a $50 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card! (ends 3/31)

At http://momstart.com/2010/02/win-100-00-american-express-gift-card/ I entered to win a $50 AmEx gift card! (ends 4/1)

At http://www.craftymamaof4.com/brighten-someones-day-with-flowers I entered to win a $50 1-800-flowers.com gift card!! (ends 4/2)

At http://countrycitymouse-pam.blogspot.com/2010/03/bonitajcom-giveaway.html I entered to win either an Elizabeth Pearl necklace or a BonitaJ $25 gift certificate! (ends 4/8) woo hoo for pearls!

At http://www.myorganizedchaos.net/2010/03/scentsy-wickless-candles/ I entered to win a $50 Scentsy gift card!! (ends 4/10)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/amazoncom-gift-card-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SimplyStacie+%28Simply+Stacie%29 I entered to win a $20 Amazon gift card! (ends 4/12)

At http://raveandreview.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/03/kady-paige-blankies-personalized-blankets-and-more-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RaveAndReview+%28Rave+and+Review%29 I entered to win a $25 Gift Card for a purchase of your choice at Kady Paige Blankies! (ends 4/13) You can find all of her posts and giveaways at her blog homepage.

just rambling (like usual)

2010-03-18T22:54:00.000-05:00

I'm so excited for warm weather! Today it was in the 60's (I drove with my sun roof open woo hoo!!) And tomorrow it's supposed to snow 2-4 inches?! Reeeaaalllyyyyyyy?? sheesh!

Today my retail advice is to slow down... I'll wait for you. If I have my hand out with your receipt while you are putting your wallet in your purse, I'm not trying to rush you. It's just waiting for you when you are ready. Slow down, it will go quicker that way!

Last year for Easter I made a wreath. It was so much fun! I don't even know where I got the idea. I just went with it and it turned out really cute. Last year we also had friends over and had our first big meal at our new/first house at our new/first table!! It was so much fun! This year he is deployed and she moved back home while he's gone.

Who knows what I'm going to do this year!

We need to start going to church again actually. We haven't been for a long time (I'm talkin months here people). Jeremy was working nights, then weekends, then nights, nights and more nights. So he didn't go very often, and when I went by myself I felt akward and felt like I got weird looks. Which I hate to say about church, but I just didn't like going by myself. So I quit going too. Now I'm working weekends so it will be difficult. I just wish we could find a church here like Jeremy's church back home. I didn't know a lot of the people, but they were all friendly and shook my hand and said hi. Aside from that the sermons were really good! I enjoy them.

I'll leave you saying that I just can't wait for the next 4 1/2 years to be over with because we will be starting OUR life in Texas!! We won't be tied down by the military (I'm not doggin' it, it's just going to be a nice change), we will have kids and we will be happy (we're happy now too but it'll be a different happy). Okay, I'm done with all these parenthesis! haha! Good night!

dum de dum

2010-03-18T20:27:00.001-05:00

At http://mamadweeb.com/2010/03/dillons-in-manhattan-grand-opening-kroger-cart-buster-huge-savings-giveaway.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card!! I just found her blog and I love it! :) (ends 3/25)

At http://sugarpopribbons.blogspot.com/2010/03/lilitah-review-and-120-blanket-giveaway.html I entered to win an 'I'm a big kid blanket' from Lilitah (ends 4/1) I loooooove love love love love taking naps! This is the perfect blanket for that! I would probably even sleep with it every night (I'm like a little kid lol) How awesome would it be to have this blanket that retails for $120!!

At http://sugarpopribbons.blogspot.com/2010/03/sassy-belle-wares-review-giveaway.html I entered to win my choice of jewelry from Sassy Belle Wares (ends 4/1) There is some really beautiful and fun jewelry on her Etsy site!! My favorite was the birdcage ring!! :) I really hope to win it!!

At http://preciouspeas.blogspot.com/2010/03/dansko-shoes-bring-on-spring.html I entered to win a any sandal style from the new Spring line from Dansko (ends 3/29)

At http://www.outnumbered3-1.com/2010/03/chilis-grill-bar-restaurant-review.html I entered to win a $50 Chili's gift card!!! (ends 3/29) mmmm Chili's :)

At http://momstart.com/2010/03/the-kia-sorentos-makeover-is-a-makeover-for-mom-too-giveaway/ I entered to win a Sephora makeup prize pack (ARV $200) (ends 3/29) I could always use more makeup!!

At http://www.fivemonkies.com/2010/03/high-sierra-sporthome-of-your-next-bag.html I entered to win a High Sierra Sport bag (ends 3/30) These bags would get full use!

At http://micheleslittlebitofthisandthat.blogspot.com/2010/03/yes-to-cookies-giveaway-ends-331.html I entered to win a Tub of each Yes! To Cookies flavor in Cocoa-Licious and Strawberry-Banana Blitz (ends 3/31) These sound so good!

At http://ridingwithnohands.com/kroger-box-tops-for-education/ I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/18)

At http://www.lifestylermag.com/money/win-a-50-gift-card-from-gift-card-granny I entered to win a $25 Best Buy gift card! (ends 3/19)

At http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/giveaway-coke-zero-ncaa-prize-pack/ I entered to win a Coke Zero fleece jacket, cap and water bottle (ends 3/22) fun :)

At http://time2eatyall.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-carolyn-west-black-sweeheart.html I entered to win a black sweetheart apron from Carlolyn's Kitchen! (ends 3/22) These aprons are so cute!! I love em!

At http://www.mommieswithcents.com/2010/03/review-giveaway-aeropostale-p-s.html I entered to win a $50 Aeropostale gift card! (ends 3/22)

At http://www.groschengoblins.com/2010/03/gourmet-gift-basket-review-easter.html I entered to win a Easter gift basket from GourmetGiftBaskets.com. (ends 3/29)

At http://www.groschengoblins.com/2010/03/sunglass-warehouse-review-sunglasses.html I entered to win a pair of sunglasses from Sunglass Warehouse! (ends 3/29) I NEED new sunglasses!

At http://momstart.com/2010/03/nickelodeons-spongebobs-boating-bash-video-game-wii-giveaway/ I entered to win Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob’s Boating Bash video game for Wii (ends 3/30) This would make my family laugh :)

At http://blog.theartofbeingmom.com/?p=3292 I entered to win One dozen mini-cupcakes from Cupcakes Gourmet (ends 3/31)

At http://mamasmoneysavers.com/2010/03/first-years-bottom-care-diaper-rash-relief-system-review-giveaway-ends-45.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mamasmoneysavers%2FSCtH+%28Mama%27s+Money+Savers%29 I entered to win a Bottom Care Diaper Rash Relief System (ends 4/5) I'm sure Ali would find a way to use this!!

At http://www.themommy-files.com/2010/03/california-raisin-popcorn-recipe-review-giveaway/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+themommy-files%2FNJQt+%28The+Mommy-Files%29 I entered to win a California Raisins Prize Pack (ends 3/25)

At http://countrycitymouse-pam.blogspot.com/2010/03/bonitajcom-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CountryMouseCityMouse+%28country+mouse+city+mouse%29 I entered to win either an Elizabeth Pearl necklace or a BonitaJ $25 gift certificate! (ends 4/8) woo hoo for pearls!

At http://cravingsavings.blogspot.com/2010/03/betty-crocker-stirring-up-wishes.html I entered to win Betty Crocker Brownie Mix, Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Cookie mix, Betty Crocker spoon, $25 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation on your behalf! (ends 3/26) I do love me some Betty Crocker!

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/avon-spring-fashion-collection-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SimplyStacie+%28Simply+Stacie%29 I entered to win a Savvy Woven Handbag, Bright Sporty Watch in Fuschia and an Interlocking Adjustable Ring in Silver (ends 4/2) All this stuff is really cute!!

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/beachbody-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SimplyStacie+%28Simply+Stacie%29 I entered to win Volume One set of One on One with Tony Horton DVDs!! (ends 4/2) Tony Horton ROCKS!!

At http://itsmemelbie.blogspot.com/2010/03/huephoria-wine-glass-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a HuePhoria wine glass! (ends 3/21) They have some really stinkin cute wine glasses!!!

At http://all-about-the-savings.blogspot.com/2010/03/babys-first-foods-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a Baby's First Foods journal from Glow Baby. (ends 3/21) They are really awesome books!!

At http://susanheim.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-biggest-giveaway-ever-enter-to-win.html I entered to win a nook!! (ends 3/31) This would be fun! And handy!!

At http://susanheim.blogspot.com/2010/03/piggy-paint-its-for-big-girls-too.html I entered to win a $15 Piggy Paint gift code! (ends 3/25) They have great colors!!

At http://jamielz.blogspot.com/2010/03/product-review-monday-batter-up-kids.html I entered to win mix spatula and sports ball pan from Batter Up Kids! (ends 3/24) They have some really fun stuff for cake baking!!

At http://www.bookroomreviews.com/2010/03/17/gourmet-gift-baskets-easter-giveaway/ I entered to win an Easter basket with candy, cookies and bunny from GourmetGiftBaskets.com (ends 3/25) I love their gift baskets!!

At http://babydickey.com/2010/03/17/storkie-50-gift-card-giveaway/ I entered to win a $50 Storkie gift card (ends 3/25) They have some really fun announcements/invitations!!!

At http://gatheringmyroses.blogspot.com/2010/03/miche-bag-review-giveaway-ends-32610.html I entered to win a Miche bag and 2 shells!!!! (ends 3/26) I LOVE these bags!!!

At http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/win-a-250-southwest-airlines-gift-card-more/ I entered to win a $250 SWA gift card and $250 American Express gift card. (ends 3/31)

At http://tictacdough.blogspot.com/2010/03/labor-of-love-baby-shower-glow-baby.html I entered to win a Baby's First Foods Journal (ends 4/2) This would be so useful to all mommy's! Especially first time moms! I think it would be especially helpful for the babysitters. There is a place to list allergies, there is a nutrition guide, and pages for contacts and notes! Ali has to have this if we are all going to be babysitting Jayden after he is born!! :)

At http://myweeview.com/2010/03/britax-car-seat-arv-369/ I entered to win a Britax car seat (ARV $369) (ends 4/25)

At http://www.jleighdesignz.com/2010/03/bouncehousesnowcom-bounce-bot.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FwQBk+%28J.+leigh+designz%29 I entered to win a Bounce Bot Inflatable Bobble Bouncer by Blast Zone (ends 5/3)

WIN a Bounce House at Two Of A Kind, Working On A Full House during her Outdoor Oasis Event! Keep checking back for more of her awesome giveaways!!! (ends 5/3)

At http://www.myorganizedchaos.net/2010/03/scentsy-wickless-candles/ I entered to win a $50 Scentsy gift card!! (ends4/10)

At http://www.mommyblessingsinsmallbundles.com/2010/03/kroger-cart-buster-savings-event-25.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/27)

At http://www.cefashion.net/2010/03/contest-justmensringscom-rings-jewelry.html I entered to win a snazzy men's wedding band, courtesy of Just Mens Rings! (ends 3/31)

I don't need the sun to smile

2010-03-16T09:26:00.000-05:00

Just because the sun isn't shining doesn't mean I'm not going to smile! Today is going to be an awesome day! I started off by putting a new scent in my Scentsy candle! It's filling up my house wonderfully! I'm actually suprised that Jeremy hasn't turned it off, cause it's pretty strong.
I went to print resumes for my job search but they printed wrong, and the ones Jeremy printed for me last night didn't make sense, so he has to print new ones for me :( So I couldn't go give out resumes! Christie and I are about to make some awesome St. Patty's Day cupcakes to pass out to friends! Can't wait for that!! :)

At http://parenttrend.com/2010/03/wilton-party-products-review-and-giveaway/ I entered to win Wilton party decorations and supplies! (ends 3/16)

At http://couponpro.blogspot.com/2010/03/kroger-cart-buster-savings-event.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/19)

At http://clippergirlssavingspot.blogspot.com/2010/03/kroger-cart-buster-event-25-gift-card.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/18)

At http://tictacdough.blogspot.com/2010/02/labor-of-love-event-are-you-ready-to.html I entered to win a Jeep Stroller! The contest ends on 3/19 so hurry!! There are a lot of entries but every one counts!! I want to win this for Ali! ..single mom... first baby.. you know the drill. This would be really fun to give her when I throw her a baby shower! It has a steering wheel on there for the kiddo to play with! And keeping them distracted is always a plus!! Plus it has a place to plug in your mp3 player so you can listen to music as well! There is a lot of storage space for all your knick knacks that moms have to have! :) It looks like an amazing stroller! Thanks Tic Tac Dough!!

At http://tictacdough.blogspot.com/2010/03/labor-of-love-baby-shower.html I entered to win an Ultimate Receiving Blanket from Swaddle Designs (ends 3/17)

At http://tictacdough.blogspot.com/2010/03/labor-of-love-baby-shower-coddlelife.html I entered to win a Coddlelife Baby Bottle (ends 3/20)

At http://rockinmama.net/2010/03/15/st-patricks-day-gift-ideas-from-1-800-flowers-com-giveaway/ I entered to win a $50 1-800-flowers.com gift card!! (ends 3/30)

At http://www.jabberingjessi.com/2010/02/misikko-hana-elite-1-flatiron/ I entered to win a Hana Elite 1″ ceramic flat iron valued at $229.99 from Misikko. (ends 3/17)

At http://sherbetblossom.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-1-bake-life-sweeter.html I entered to win Bake Life Sweeter prize pack. (ends 3/17)

At http://www.everythingetsy.com/2010/03/win-a-photo-printer-and-100-gift-certificate-from-red-river-paper/ I entered to win a Canon ip4700 inkjet printer, Greeting Card Designer Photoshop Plugin and $100 worth of Red River Paper inkjet cards and envelopes. (ends 3/21)

At http://guilty-pleasures.org/what-do-you-wear-between-the-sheets I entered to win a $50 Between the Sheets gift card (ends 3/22)

At http://metropolitanmama.net/2010/03/sly-awards-dicks-sporting-goods/ I entered to win a $50 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card! (ends 3/24)

Spring Forward

2010-03-15T09:34:00.001-05:00

At http://cherryblossomsdesign.blogspot.com/2010/03/boogie-wipes-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a box of Boogie Tissues! (ends 3/16)

At http://twiceasnicetwin.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-fling-give-way.html I entered to win a Vinyl Welcome for your door (ends 3/17)

At http://www.mommypr.com/index.php/2010/03/the-first-years-true-fit-premier-rebound-convertible-car-seat-review-giveaway/ I entered to win a First Years Car Seat valued at $269 (ends 3/19)

At http://livinlifeinthefablane.blogspot.com/2010/03/500-wendys-giveaway-when-i-hit-25.html I entered to win a $5 Wendy's gift card! (ends 3/22)

At http://momstart.com/2010/03/kashi-heart-to-heart-cereal-giveaway I entered to win a Kashi 1 free product coupon and 3 1.50 off coupons (ends 3/22)

At http://momstart.com/2010/03/sara-lee-deli-simplifies-moms-life-with-social-media-and-food-expert-ceci-carmichael-giveaway/ I entered to win 5 Sara Lee Bakery coupons (ends 3/22)

At http://www.apsychmommy.com/2010/03/spotlight-ape-to-zebra-toys-and.html I entered to win a Ape to Zebra online toystore $35 giftcard (ends 3/25)

At http://www.mommypr.com/index.php/2010/03/one-on-one-with-tony-horton-beachbody-review-giveaway/ I entered to win the quicker P90X! It's One on One.. (ends 3/28)

At http://ow.ly/1iayj I entered to win a Family Car Organizer! (ends 3/19)

At http://livingmymoment.com/2010/03/protect-a-bed-giveaway-mattress-protector I entered to win a crib Protect-A-Bed (ends 3/17)

At http://ladybugsandtonkatrucks.blogspot.com/2010/03/blue-gala-giveaway.html I entered to win a dress from Bluegala (ends 4/13)

At http://tictacdough.blogspot.com/2010/03/labor-of-love-baby-shower-hotmilk.html I entered to win a Slip into Seduction nightgown (ends 3/27) I want to win this for Ali! I am not pregnant yet so it does no good for me! But she is and she is the cutest preggo I know! :) I really hope I can give this to her at her shower! These are all so cute! I will have to keep them in mind when I am preggo!!

At http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/2010/03/mcdonalds-gift-card-giveaway.html I entered to win a $5 McDonalds gift card! (ends when she gets enough comments)

At http://sugarpopribbons.blogspot.com/2010/03/mr-bobbles-blankets-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a Toddler pillow with nap sheet (ends 3/28)

At http://energizerbunnysmommyreports.blogspot.com/2010/03/buttoned-up-and-organized-giveaway.html I entered to win a Petsitter pad, A (Not) To Do pad, coupons and Greetings stash from Buttoned Up (ends 3/20)

At http://spoiledpretty.blogspot.com/2010/03/gillette-venus-spa-breeze-giveaway.html I entered to win a Venus Spa Breeze razor, two refill cartridges and shaving compact (ends 3/22)

At http://www.moodymamasays.com/maurices-denim I entered to win a $40 Maurices gift card (ends 3/25)

At http://one2try.blogspot.com/2010/03/beas-gift-baskets-easter-eggstravaganza.html I entered to win my Choice of Easter gift basket from the Bea's Gift Baskets (ends 3/25) They have the cutest gift baskets at great prices! I really hope to win this for myself!!

At http://blackberryjamcafe.blogspot.com/2010/03/hoppin-down-bunny-trailto-beas-gift.html I entered to win my Choice of Easter gift basket from Bea's Gift Baskets (ends 3/25)

At http://jonbonjovious.blogspot.com/2010/03/beas-gift-baskets-eggs-travaganza_15.html I entered to win my Choice of Easter gift basket from Bea's Gift Baskets (ends 3/26)

At http://thefabulouswon.blogspot.com/2010/03/scentsy-giveaway-spring-clean-for.html I entered to win a Scentsy Plug-In Wamer and three Scentsy Bars of choice (ends 3/28)

At http://cartoonlovinmomma.blogspot.com/2010/03/pirates-booty-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a Treasure chest filled with Pirate's Booty snacks (ends 3/28)

At http://cherryblossomsdesign.blogspot.com/2010/03/boogie-wipes-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a box of Boogie Tissues! (ends 3/16)

Retail advice

2010-03-13T17:43:00.000-06:00

If you have ever worked in retail you know how interesting it can get! As a cashier I see it ALL! So I'm taking it upon myself to give RETAIL ADVICE OF THE DAY.
Maybe this will make it's way around the internet and my fellow cashiers will be thanking me (I dream big don't I?) Or maybe one person will read this and make a cashiers day the next time they are shopping!

I will give some examples of how people act in PUBLIC! (I feel like Jeff Foxworthy and 'Here's your sign')
Today this lady forgot her coupons and she said "Oh damn! I forgot my coupons!" My reaction: omg! This lady just cussed because she forgot a coupon! I understand saving a couple bucks, but she can bring back her coupon and her receipt!

This lady and her son came through my line, they just got one thing and I watched her son reach really far just to get a package of candy down. When she saw it she went and put the package back. The he started kicking her because she put it in the wrong spot. My reaction: Don't ever allow your kid to kick you. Kick him back and see how he likes it (obviously don't do it hard). Or swat his bottom! Yes I believe is spanking your kids if it's going to teach them a lesson.
I usually always get onto kids that are being naughty. I hate to use the words 'get onto' because I'm not scolding them, I'm just trying to help the parents so I can get them out of the store and they can deal with the child. Like when the kids are climbing up on the area where I bag the items, and they get told to get down (I could care less if they are up there) I give them a look like 'Uh oh! you're in trouble!' I raise my eyebrows and have a look like 'oops!'. Or when kids ask for candy (they ask EVERY time) and the parent says no because they haven't been listening, I say "Uh oh! Have you been naughty?" And they hate strangers telling them that they have been naughty or they are embarrassed so they just stand there or hide in their parents' leg. I'm not trying to be rude, or parent your child, I just want you to get done signing your credit card receipt or finish writing your check so I can get the 10 people behind you to stop staring at me while they are waiting oh so patiently.
I also talk to the kids even when they aren't getting in trouble. If they have a ball or something I will talk to them about that. Or if they just got stuff for a sport I will talk to them about the sport and tell them good luck and to let me know how it's going. I've even had a little girl tell me that she loves me! LOL I like talking to kids. They are soo funny and interesting. It's really interesting to talk to the ones that are 5 and still babied. There is nothing wrong with loving your babies but teach them social skills. (This is starting to sound like a lecture on how to raise your kid, from a person that doesn't have kids! Sorry!!) But my worst memory of when I was trying to talk to this little boy was sometime recently, maybe early February. I was trying to talk to him and he was just being a flirty, shy little boy and he wasn't talking back to me. His dad got on to him and told him that he was being rude. And he just kept getting onto him! I did NOT mean to get him in trouble! And forcing social skills wasn't what I meant either.

That's just the part about the kids... so my advice for today is
Don't bring your kids shopping with you if they don't know how to act in public. You have to teach them young or it's a hopeless cause!

Need to get going..

2010-03-13T16:41:00.000-06:00

What do I need to get going on? Something that I can't get going myself! I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place! I got done with my schooling now I'm waiting for my certificate! UGH!!! It's been a month (officially). I thought I was done a month before I was really done, so that makes it seems like I've been waiting for 2 months. I'm so irritated and it's making me cranky at my current job because I want a real job with real hours but not having a certificate is holding me back :(
Today was day 6 of my working-8-days-straight voyage. It was really busy.. especially for a person that hasn't had to work a saturday in a loooooong time! And on top of that everyone was there getting ready for baseball, soccer and every other sport! :/

So now I'm relaxing. WallE is outside and Jeremy isn't home so I'm enjoying my alone time!

At http://couturenerd.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-authentic-marc-jacobs-giveaway.html I entered to win a Marc Jacobs handbag! (ends at 3000 Twitter followers.. They are at 1,961 right now. That means it's going to be a while!)

At http://mommyhastowork.blogspot.com/2010/03/wanchai-ferry-giveaway.html I entered to win a VIP coupon valid for a free package of any of the Wanchai Ferry frozen entrees, in addition to a set of great Asian-inspired rice bowls, chopsticks, bamboo placemats, flavored fortune cookies, and a $25 Target gift card. (ends 3/22)

At http://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2010/03/farberware-cookware-cookie-sheet-and.html I entered to win a pizza pan and cookie sheet from Farberware! (ends 3/16)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/ohhh-baby-extravaganza-pink-giraffe.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SimplyStacie+%28Simply+Stacie%29 I entered to win a $15 gift card to Pink Giraffe Boutique! They have really cute bows!! (ends 3/20)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/ohhh-baby-extravaganza-expressiva_14.html I entered to win a $35 gift certificate to Expressiva Nursingwear! They have really cute preggo tops! (ends 3/21)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/ohhh-baby-extravaganza-laugh-learn.html I entered to win a Gift Pack that includes a T-Shirt, 3 Pack DVD Set and Book ($100+value) (ends 3/21)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/ohhh-baby-extravaganza-wiggles-and.html I entered to win an A-Line Dress of your choice from Wiggles and Giggles (ends 3/21)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/ohhh-baby-extravaganza-by-baby-review.html I entered to win a Free Singles Print from By Baby (ends 3/21)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/ohhh-baby-extravaganza-kuki-kids-review.html I entered to win a bib from Kuki Kids (ends 3/21)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/ohhh-baby-extravaganza-shannons-custom.html I entered to win a Personalized Script Name from Shannon's Custom Creations (ends 3/19)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/ohhh-baby-extravaganza-mommy-measure.html I entered to win a Mommy Measure! (ends 3/18)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/book-review-giveaway-waking-up-in-land.html I entered to win the book Waking Up in the Land of Glitter (ends 3/24)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/ohhh-baby-extravaganza-glamourmom.html I entered to win a regular length nursing top or tank in your choice of color and size (ends 3/16)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/ohhh-baby-extravaganza-bella-materna.html I entered to win a Anytime Nursing Camisole in your choice of colour and size from Bella Materna (ends 3/15)

At http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/ohhh-baby-extravaganza-sproutbaby.html I entered to win a $25 Sprout Baby gift certificate (ends 3/14)

At http://wahmblog.info/2010/03/12/scentsy-giveaway/ I entered to win a Scentsy Plug-in warmer of my choice!! (ends 3/17)

At http://www.craftymamaof4.com/brighten-someones-day-with-flowers I entered to win a $50 1-800-flowers.com gift card!! (ends 4/2)

At http://raveandreview.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/03/kady-paige-blankies-personalized-blankets-and-more-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RaveAndReview+%28Rave+and+Review%29 I entered to win a $25 Gift Card for a purchase of your choice at Kady Paige Blankies! (ends 4/13) You can find all of her posts and giveaways at her blog homepage.

At http://www.southernbellaswaystosave.com/2010/03/review-and-giveaway-digital-scrapbook-artist-2.html I entered to win a copy of Digital Scrapbook Artist 2 (ends 3/20)

At http://www.savings.com/blog/post/Her-Room-Famous-Footwear-Giveaway.html I entered to win a $50 Her Room gift card and $50 Famous Footwear gift card (ends 3/18)

At http://www.kishafloren.com/2010/03/freebie-friday-avon-by-rori.html I entered to win Avon Foot Works Berry Mint Moisturizing Foot Cream, Avon Foot Works Berry Mint Foot Soak, Avon Foot Works Berry Mint Foot Scrub, handled pumice stone foot exfoliator, Anew Ultimate Contouring Eye System and Anew Rejuvenate Night Revitalizing Cream (ends 3/18)

At http://fabulousfunfinds.blogspot.com/2010/03/girls-night-cosmetics-giveaway.html I entered to win Seven bottles of nail polish from Girls' Night Cosmetics (ends 3/18)

At http://fabulousfunfinds.blogspot.com/2010/03/gourmet-gift-baskets-giveaway.html I entered to win an Easter Gourmet Gift Basket from Gourmet Gift Baskets (ends 3/18)

At http://preciouspeas.blogspot.com/2010/03/diddle-design-bring-on-spring.html I entered to win a Personalized baby wipes case (ends 3/22) They are so cute!!! It's the perfect baby shower gift!!

Pull up one of your barstools and enter a great giveaway for a $30 credit from cookware.com at Fab Find Foodie! (ends 3/22)

At http://tictacdough.blogspot.com/2010/03/labor-of-love-baby-shower-babys-first.html I entered to win a $500 Baby's First Phone Call gift certificate! (ends 3/25)

At http://www.akronohiomoms.com/archives/2580 I entered to win a Hana Professional Pink Edition flat iron kit from Misikko (ends 3/25)

At http://www.makingmyamericandream.com/2010/03/kroger-cart-buster-savings-event.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card (ends 3/26)

At http://tatumsreviews.blogspot.com/2010/03/lets-get-it-started-in-here-giveaway.html I entered to win a $25 Wal Mart gift card! (ends 3/26)

At http://networkingwitches.com/2010/03/boxtops/ I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/17)

At http://www.mommyshangout.com/product-reviews-and-giveaways/time-is-running-out-for-the-kroger-cart-buster-savings-event-giveaway/ I entered to win a $25 Kroger Gift card! (ends 3/18)

At http://networkingwitches.com/2010/03/maurices-denim/ I entered to win a $40 Maurices gift card! (ends 3/22)

At http://www.thenotsoblog.com/2010/03/olay-total-effects-body-wash-review-and-10-walmart-card-giveaway/ I entered to win a $10 Walmart gift card from Olay Total Effects (ends 3/26)

At http://jonbonjovious.blogspot.com/2010/03/bake-with-betty-and-start-stirring-up.html I entered to win a Betty Crocker Brownie Mix, Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix and spoon. (ends 3/26)

At http://sugarpopribbons.blogspot.com/2010/03/crane-humidifier-review-giveaway.html I entered to win either a Frog or Pink Ribbon humidifier (ends 3/26) I would like to win this for Ali, who is due with her first in early June. Babies need humidifiers!

At http://littleindiana.com/2010/03/little-indiana-25-gift-card-giveaway/ I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/27)

You've got mail

2010-03-11T08:45:00.000-06:00

I have been posting the wrong URL when I tell the blogs that I entered by blogging about their giveaway.. if you can't find your giveaway on this one check here: http://thetravelingcoldwells.blogspot.com/2010/03/need-to-get-going.html

I haven't posted my winnings lately so here we are-
I got an email this morning that I won CND Creative Nails Design Colour & Effects from Sugar Pop Ribbons! There were 196 comments!! wooo! Thanks Jen!! I was JUST thinking that I need to do something with my nails!

I also won a cookbook from One Income Dollar!! Thanks Monique! I will be using this ASAP!!

I won a Stella & Dot $25 gift certificate from Two Classy Chics!!

Okay here's the giveaways...

At http://mommymandy.com/gelpro-spotmat-giveaway/#comment-203853 I entered to win a GelPro SpotMat (ends 3/24)

At http://sugarpopribbons.blogspot.com/2010/03/hana-professional-pink-flat-iron-review.html I entered to win a Hana Professional Pink Flat Iron (which includes the flat iron, silicone mat, tin case as well as a heat proof pouch) (ends 3/24)

At http://sugarpopribbons.blogspot.com/2010/03/baby-star-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a Baby Star hooded towel (ends 3/23)

At http://www.thefunky-monkey.com/2010/03/gourmet-gift-baskets-hippity-hoppity.html I entered to win a Hippity-Hoppity Easter Gift Stack from Gourmet Gift Baskets (ends 3/11)

At http://shelterednotshattered.blogspot.com/2010/03/krogers-cart-buster-savings.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card (ends 3/12)

At http://www.miscfinds4u.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/09/kroger-cart-buster-savings-event-giveaway-enter-to-win/ I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/14)

At http://www.belle-la-la.com/2010/03/giveaway-biores-steam-activated.html I entered to win a Biore Make-Up Removing Towelettes and Heat-Activated Cleanser. (ends 3/14)

At http://www.cliqueclack.com/tv/2010/03/08/boston-legal-heads-to-tv-land-in-syndication-and-heres-a-giveaway/ I entered to win a $50 Visa gift card (ends 3/15)

At http://www.nicolesnickels.com/2010/03/rembrandt-and-reach-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win an Intense Stain toothpaste, Rembrandt Whitening Kit, Rembrandt 2 Hour Kit, and Reach toothbrush (ends 3/15)

At http://www.manolith.com/2010/03/10/wednesday-giveaway-amazon-gift-card/ I entered to win a $25 Amazon.com gift certificate (ends 3/16)

At http://www.simple-momreviews.com/2010/03/getting-ready-for-outdoor-fun.html I entered to win a $50 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card! (ends 3/17)

At http://www.more4momsbuck.com/2010/03/cart-buster-savings-at-kroger-plus-25.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card (ends 3/17)

At http://regainingmysanity.blogspot.com/2010/03/kroger-25-gift-card-giveaway.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/17)

At http://serendipitymommy.com/giveaways/kroger-cart-buster-giveaway/ I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/18)

At http://shescribes.blogspot.com/2010/03/i-you-50-gift-card-giveaway.html I entered to win a $50 gift card to choice of AMEX, Amazon.com or any of the retailers that offer gift cards on Amazon.com. (ends 3/19)

At http://jainasmom.blogspot.com/2010/03/kroger-cart-buster-savings-event-plus.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/20)

At http://laughinglinz.blogspot.com/2010/03/kroger-gift-card-giveaway.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card (ends 3/22)

At http://www.eightymphmom.com/2010/03/chilis-grill-and-bar-review-and-50.html I entered to win a $50 Chili's gift card! (ends 3/27)

At http://thebkeepsushonest.blogspot.com/2010/03/hoover-linx-stick-vacuum-review.html I entered to win a vacuum! (ends 3/22)

At http://www.themommy-files.com/2010/03/kroger-cart-buster-savings-review-giveaway/ I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/18)

At http://countrycitymouse-pam.blogspot.com/2010/03/bluegala-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CountryMouseCityMouse+%28country+mouse+city+mouse%29 I entered to win a black dress from Bluegala (Ends 4/11)

At http://energizerbunnysmommyreports.blogspot.com/2010/02/mommy-helps-preggo-planner-and-tot-tag.html I entered to win a Preggo Planner and Tot Tag from Braelyn Bounty Bug (ends 3/13) I should start preparing! Even though it will be a while! But I don't want to be UNprepared!!

At http://www.remodelingguy.net/2010/03/art-hardware-from-hoapley-artware-review-and-giveaway/ I entered to win a $100 Hoapley ARTware gift certificate. (ends 3/13) They have really cute knobs!! Is that weird? haha!

At http://anyluckyday.com/scrapbook-mamma-personalized-photo-scrapbooks I entered to win a Personalized scrapbook (ends 3/13)

At http://hybridmom.com/articles/play/win-it-wednesday/win-it-wednesday-tiny-revolutionary I entered to win a $100 Tiny Revolutionary gift certificate. (ends 3/16)

At http://mamabelly.blogspot.com/2010/03/im-having-giveaway.html I entered to win a Rachael Ray Bubble and Brown 2-piece stoneware baker set in Blue from CSN Stores. (ends 3/16)

Dead flowers

2010-03-10T08:21:00.000-06:00

Valentine's Day... February 14.... Almost a month ago. I STILL have my flowers from Valentine's Day!! And I can't decide why! Trust me I have cleaned my kitchen (they are on the counter) a dozen and 3 times since V-Day, and I just skip right past them every time! I think it's because I get flowers once a year, barely. I practically have to beg for them. Jeremy is NOT the mushy kind. He was when we were dating.. he stole my heart everyday! But with all the events in the past year and a half that have happened, has changed him a lot. I'm learning to deal with it but if begging for flowers is what it takes to get flowers on Valentine's Day and keep them on my counter for a month then dang it I will!! :P I just keep singing Brad Paisley's song "I'm still a guy"! ...Men! (rolling my eyes)

At http://www.mommymusings.com/your-shape-giveaway/ I entered to win Your Shape featuring Jenny McCarthy for Nintendo Wii from Ubisoft. (ends 3/14)

At The-Mommy-Files blog I entered to win an Easter Sweets and Treats Gift Basket from GourmetGiftBaskets.com!!! (ends 3/23)

At The-Mommy-Files blog I entered to win a FREE Bag of Ore-Ida Steam n’ Mash Potatoes! (ends 3/16)

At http://mamasmoneysavers.com/2010/02/waterpik-ultra-dental-water-jet-review-giveaway-ends-31.html I entered to win a Waterpik Wp-100 Ultra Water Jet ($59.99 value)! (ends 3/15)

At http://www.myorganizedchaos.net/2010/03/gourmet-gift-baskets-easter-baskets-and-any-other-occasions-too/ I entered to win a Hippity-Hoppity Easter Gift Stack from Gourmet Gift Baskets. (ends 3/17)

At http://surveyjunkiegiftguide.blogspot.com/2010/03/kidorable-review-umbrella-giveaway.html I entered to win an umbrella from Kidorable! (ends 3/17)

At http://jonbonjovious.blogspot.com/2010/03/kroger-family-of-stores-25-gift-card.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card (ends 3/19)

switch

2010-03-08T19:43:00.000-06:00

Well if you enter sweeps on online-sweepstakes.com and you enter blog giveaways, you know the time it takes to enter giveaways!! Then on top of that you have bad websites... for example, when you enter a giveaway and you close the web browser and then it pops up again and again and again and again and again and (okay you get the point) Then you have to restart your computer! Which adds more time! Soo.. I read yesterday that Mozilla Firefox doesn't make the page pop up again and again and.. :) So I made the switch. And with that switch comes 2 difficulties (so far) I can't figure out how to get RoboForm onto Mozilla.. AND when I copy the "link location" it doesn't make it clickable to you! So I COULD paste the link then highlight it and add the link to the link, which also takes time, but I may not do it on every blog. If I'm feeling rambunctious I will, or if I have the day off and all day to enter sweeps.. But I'm kinda in a hurry tonight.
If you are a blog giveaway-er and you want me to attach the link in order for my comment to count just let me know!! I don't want to lose any entries because of this switch! Thanks!!

Ends 3/9:

At http://www.giftgivingwithlove.com/2010/02/enter-with-loves-sweepstakes-to-win.html I entered to win a Livio Pandora Radio

At http://countrycitymouse-pam.blogspot.com/2010/02/nicholas-pericone-acne-treatment.html I entered to win an Acne Mini Kit from Perricone MD

At http://reesspace.blogspot.com/2010/02/chocolate-for-breakfast-oh-yes.html I entered to win a Box of Chocolate Cheerios, ceramic bowl and chocolate scented spa kit!

At http://one2try.blogspot.com/2010/02/hairfree-brushes-review-with-giveaway.html I entered to win a Round brush and flat brush from hairfreé

Ends 3/10

At http://silversavings.blogspot.com/2010/02/seventh-generation-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a Seventh Generation Free and Clear Starter kit.

At http://3kidsandus.com/2010/party-with-the-popcorn-factory-review-and-giveaway/ I enterd to win a 3.5 gallon 3 flavor popcorn tin from The Popcorn Factory!

At http://freebiefairy.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-2500-kroger-gift-card-krogers.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger Family of Stores gift card!

At http://amomsimpression.com/2010/03/09/kroger-cart-buster-savings-event/ I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/28)

At http://happycamperdisaster.com/2010/03/06/kroger-cart-buster-savings-event-giveaway/ I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/20)

At http://confessions-of-a-psychotic-housewife.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-kroger-cart-buster-event.html I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card (ends 3/20)

Ends 3/12:
At http://www.5minutesforgiveaways.com/676/biddeescom-offers-you-a-50-target-gift-card/ I entered to win a $50 Target gift card!

At http://momsfocusonline.com/zutano-itzy-bitzy-75-gift-card-giveaway.html I entered to win a $75 Zutano gift card.

At http://3kidsandus.com/2010/princess-birthday-party-with-wilton-giveaway/ I entered to win a Birthday Decorating Package from Wilton

At http://www.eye4style.com/Play-Project-Runway-Wii-Giveaway-7675179 I entered to win a $50 Bluefly gift card

At http://www.mommygoggles.com/cinnabon-cupcakes/ I entered to win a $20 Cinnabon gift certificate.

At http://momspark.net/hp-photosmart-printer/ I entered to win a HP Photosmart A646 Compact Printer.

At http://www.thefrugalhomeschoolingmom.com/2010/02/giveaway-scrap-with-style.html I entered to win a Family-themed scrap-goodie bag from Scrap With Style (ends 3/10)

At http://community.shockboutique.com/2010/03/07/shock-oscar-contest-2// I entered to win a $50 ShockBoutique.com gift card. (ends 3/11)

At http://caracita.blogspot.com/2010/02/birthday-celebration-nailene-giveaway.html I entered to win a Nailene French Manicure Kit (ends 3/11)

At http://surveyjunkiegiftguide.blogspot.com/2010/03/magna-pods-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a MagnaPods toothbrush holder and magnetic cosmetic organizer with three individual adjustable storage units. (ends 3/14)

At http://onedayonedollaratatime.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-giveaway.html I entered to win a Dean's Dip free product coupon! (ends 3/20)

At http://friendfamilyfun.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-hint-hint.html I entered to win a Betty Crocker prize pack! (ends 3/12)

At http://thriftyonthedollar.weebly.com/1/post/2010/03/giveaway-scentsy-plug-in-warmer-with-1-bar-of-scent.html I entered to win a Scentsy warmer (Grotto) and a scent! (ends 3/15)

At http://savingthefamilymoney.com/betty-crocker-giveaway-help-make-a-difference/ I entered to win two boxes of a variety of Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks and make a $25 donation to One Laptop per Child on my behalf. (ends 3/14)

At http://www.coupongal.net/2010/03/giveaway-wanchai-ferry-perfect-night-in-prize-pack-25-target-gift-card.html I entered to win a $25 Target gift card, One VIP coupon valid for a FREE package of any of the Wanchai Ferry frozen entrees, A set of great Asian-inspired rice bowls, chopsticks, and bamboo placemats and 4 Flavored fortune cookies. (ends 3/10)

At http://savinginspartanburg.blogspot.com/2010/03/25-gc-giveaway.html I entered to win a $25 restaurant.com gift card! (ends 3/11)

At http://couponingtobedebtfree.com/?p=1573 I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/12)

At http://cuttingcouponsinkc.blogspot.com/2010/03/olay-total-effects-body-wash-10-wal.html I entered to win a $10 Wal Mart gift card! (ends 3/31)

At http://mycountingchangeagain.com/reviews/review-olay-total-effects-body-wash-and-a-chance-to-win-a-walmart-gift-card/ I entered to win a $10 Wal Mart gift card! (ends 3/15)

At http://simplysweethome.blogspot.com/2010/03/dicks-sporting-goods-starting-lineup-50.html I entered to win a $50 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card!! (ends 3/25)

At http://couturenerd.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-popsicle-ice-pops-review-20.html I entered to win a coupon to try ANY Popsicle brand product for free!! (ends 3/29)

At http://www.oneincomedollar.com/2010/03/review-and-giveaway-vitalicious.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+StretchingTheOneIncomeDollar+%28STRETCHING+THE+ONE+INCOME+DOLLAR%29 I entered to win a sampler pack from Vitalicious! (ends 3/16)

This world keeps spinning faster

2010-03-07T09:33:00.000-06:00

Yesterday I got to babysit Mr. Brennen Vickers!! His daddy and Jeremy work together. I'm not sure how old he is.. I'm going to say 3 months or so. His jean size was 0-3 months so... He is so cute!! And it doesn't take much to make him smile! :) He even smiled when I wiped his mouth! I'm guessing mommy does something funny when she wipes his mouth LOL He is a baby that LOVES attention. And I got the impression that Linsay (mommy) puts him in one of those carriers that you see people use at the zoo (not a sling) alot. He likes to be held right there and he just.. likes to be held! And not while you're sitting down! But I knew that he loves to watch the ceiling fan so that was helpful while I was eating supper! Jeremy was holding him (BELIEVE IT OR NOT) while I got supper and he fell asleep when I was getting his bottle, so as soon as I was done eating Jeremy handed him over (Yea.. it didn't last long) and I was telling Jeremy to close the door so that when Linsay and Ricky came home WallE wouldn't bark and wake Brennen up.. but of course I woke him up when I said "Jeremy". He was a great baby! He got fussy when he needed his diaper changed and when he wanted to watch the ceiling fan! He was pretty easy!
I think that little 4 (or so) hour adventure didn't help my arguement to have kids any time soon! haha Jeremy got mad when he was trying to watch a movie and Brennen was crying ha! I'm like oh great! He is soo not ready... And he didn't even do anything!! I'm the one that got his bottles ready. I'm the one that held him (except for Jeremy's 5 minute helping hand) and I'm the one that changed him! I just sigh! haha Jeremy is in for a ride (in 2 or 3 years of course!) haha Gotta love him! Of course babysitting is totally different than having your own kids because you know what works for them and you have all those gadgets to keep them busy while you step away!

Well I'll take one more deep breath and get on to the sweeps! Happy Sweeping!

At http://theadventuresofpaulnatalie.blogspot.com/2010/03/save-your-world-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a a set of Save Your World lip balm- one Green-Tea, one Pure and one Grapefruit-Mango! (ends 3/23)

At http://theadventuresofpaulnatalie.blogspot.com/2010/02/flirty-aprons-review-giveaway.html?showComment=1267977848893_AIe9_BGCfFqSRN9WrhlhVb07nxuCEKym2EaEY4GRruWqetKRHpxx7oCK9sdXrpIUAhcq_ONODrM2kg1dsCmzHsd4dvTsxCRxhb4R-PMG3ds21AXyJ68oqRm-lr_F-UpbmD941iWO9xGGttJxAj5YvpPjGvOCrfmJ2J6SHyTPc_kYd50tM3PRnjLOwslsW8aFYpDex8k769211xcGs-C9o8piRrFgs165I7HuqEhg7yM9ozJh4zUlWT-MPpDC0eKHbGlJuOHCEQ_2#c719386441150966776 I entered to win a Flirty Apron! (ends 3/16)

At http://theadventuresofpaulnatalie.blogspot.com/2010/02/seventh-generation-review-giveaway.html I entered to win Seventh Generation Cleaning Products! (ends 3/10)

At http://sugarpopribbons.blogspot.com/2010/03/me-make-monster-review-50-gift-card.html I entered to win a $50 Make Me Monster gift card! (ends 3/14)
I want to win this because Kolby, my nephew, is a monster and I think he should have a shirt to reflect his personality!! :P They teamed up with Zazzle to make the shirts/bags/mugs, etc that you want! And I love Zazzle!!

At http://sugarpopribbons.blogspot.com/2010/03/yaya-blanket-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a small blanket and blanket clip from Little Yaya's Boutique (ends 3/15)
I would like to win this for Brennen, the little boy I babysat last night! He deserves a cute new blanket!!

At http://www.babybix.com/blog/2010/02/25/giveaway-lucys-cookies/ I entered to win Lucy’s Cookies Gift Basket! (ends 3/12)

At http://www.babybix.com/blog/2010/03/03/giveaway-baby-shower-event-summer-infant-gate/ I entered to win a Sure&Secure Deluxe Top of Stairs Wood Walk-Thru Gate from Summer Infant (ends 3/18)

At http://www.couponclippinmommy.com/2010/03/flirty-aprons-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a Flirty Apron! (ends 3/18)

At http://www.freebiesandmuchmore.com/2010/03/betty-crocker-stirring-up-wishes.html I entered to win a Betty Crocker Prize Pack!!! (ends 3/30)

At http://thebkeepsushonest.blogspot.com/2010/03/b-clean-seventh-generation-review.html I entered to win a Seventh Generation Healthy Home Kit (ends 3/20)

At http://heatherandavery.blogspot.com/2010/03/air-o-swiss-review-giveaway.html I entered to win an Air-O-Swiss AOS 7146 travel humidifier (ends 3/20)

At http://www.robynsonlineworld.com/2010/03/orient-watch-automatic-watches-for.html I entered to win a Ladies watch with pink face from Orient Watch USA (ends 3/18)

At http://www.babylovingmama.com/2010/03/disney-family-com-beauty-must-have-kit-giveaway.html I entered to win a Makeup tote, sleep mask, mini manicure set and Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy candle from DisneyFamily.com Makeover Mom (ends 3/18)

At http://www.minnesotamamasmusthaves.com/2010/03/is-your-childs-bed-protected.html I enterd to win a Choice of twin or crib size mattress protector from Protect-A-Bed (ends 3/17)

At http://www.babylovingmama.com/2010/03/thomas-friends-thomas-and-the-runaway-kite-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Runaway Kite DVD (ends 3/17)

At http://cartoonlovinmomma.blogspot.com/2010/03/csn-stores-giveaway.html I entered to win Two JoJoDesigns Sophia throw pillows from allbarstools.com (ends 3/17)

At http://www.howdoesshe.com/silhouette-craft-cutter I entered to win a Silhouette Craft Cutter (ends 3/17)

At http://tictacdough.blogspot.com/2010/03/labor-of-love-baby-shower-baby-orajel.html I entered to win Baby Orajel Toddler Training Toothpaste (ends 3/17)
Kolby, my nephew, is almost to the age that he needs this! I would love for my nephew to have great teeth! Great teeth for a great kid! Right now he is at an important age for all developments. I really hope to win this for him.. I'm always looking for things to help my sister-in-law out!

At http://starimpulse.blogspot.com/2010/03/pirates-booty-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a Treasure's Chest filled with Pirate's Booty Snacks (ends 3/17)

At http://www.abusymommy.com/2010/03/flirty-aprons-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a Flirty Apron! (ends 3/17)

At http://www.akblessingsabound.com/2010/03/03/disneyfamily-com-helps-moms-to-find-their-inner-beauty-and-outer-glow-giveaway/ I entered to win a Beauty kit with sleep mask, mini manicure set, Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy candle and makeup tote from DisneyFamily.com (ends 3/17)

At http://www.themomreviews.com/2010/03/breeze-comfort-bras-with-ventilated.html I entered to win a Breeze Comfort push-up bra (ends 3/16)

At http://borrowedlight.blogspot.com/2010/03/friday-giveaway-dinner-treats-show-and.html I entered to win a $25 Mrs. Fields gift card, $50 Outback Steakhouse gift card, $50 Hapari Swimwear gift card and four tickets to The Grand Theatre production of Eurydice in Salt Lake City, UT (ends 3/7)

At http://nerdlike.com/2010/03/03/cake-bombs-review-giveaway/ I entered to win a Dozen Cake Bombs from Amy Bakes (ends 3/7)

At http://writefromkaren.com/2010/03/05/coffee-chat-march-2010/ I entered to win a $25 gift certificate to an online retailer of choice. (ends 3/12)

At http://thegreerfive.com/2010/03/05/fiber-one-90-calorie-chewy-bars-review-and-giveaway/ I entered to win a Fiber One 90 Calorie gift pack (ends 3/12)

At http://poshglam.com/tweet-this-giveaway-velvet-angels-impavida-ankle-boots/ I entered to win Impavida ankle boots in fuchsia and grey leather from Velvet Angels (ARV $325). (ends 3/12)

At http://couturenerd.blogspot.com/2010/02/giveaway-100-jcpenney-giftcard.html I entered to win a $100 JCPenney gift card!! (ends 3/14)

At http://couturenerd.blogspot.com/2010/02/giveaway-50-gift-certificate-to-forever.html I entered to win a $50 Forever21 gift card!! (ends 3/14)

At http://www.katydidandkid.com/2010/03/random-line-squiggle-on-go-activity.html I entered to win a Squiggle On-the-Go Activity Pad (ends 3/15)

At http://www.guessingalltheway.com/2010/03/flirty-aprons-giveaway-looking-good-in.html I entered to win a Flirty Apron!! (ends 3/16)

At http://www.thriftyandfrugalliving.com/2010/02/giveaway-20-store-credit-to-any-csn.html I entered to win a $20 credit to use at any CSN store (ends 3/17)

At http://www.abusymommy.com/2010/03/5-dollar-dinners-q-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a Copy of The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook: 200 Recipes for Quick, Delicious, and Nourishing Meals That Are Easy on the Budget and a Snap to Prepare by Erin Chase. (ends 3/18)

At http://oneboredmommy.blogspot.com/2010/03/dicks-sporting-goods-is-looking-for.html I entered to win a $50 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card! (ends 3/19) I work there so I already know what I would get :)

At http://www.mommypr.com/index.php/2010/03/sleep-number-comforter-review-giveaway/ I entered to win a Comforter from Sleep Number (ends 3/19)

At http://sweeps4bloggers.com/?p=2339 I entered to win Lemon Squares baking mix, 8×8 pan, silicone spatula, Dr. Pete’s Praline Mustard Glaze and Dr. Pete’s Burgundy Marinade (ends 3/22)

At http://sweeps4bloggers.com/?p=2352 I entered to win my Choice of logo on round 550 Grill Topper or Hot Dog Grill Topper (ends 3/23) Of course I chose the Longhorns 550 Grill Topper!

At http://evesapples.blogspot.com/2010/03/eves-apples-priceless-panties-contest.html I entered to win a Cosabella Irina G-String (ends 3/31)

Heads up, Sports Fan! Dick's Sporting Goods (@dickssportcmo on Twitter) has a new #startinglineup promotion going on, and you can win the chance to try out new sports gear before anyone else and give your opinion to the sports big-wigs! To learn more about the contest, and to enter to win a $50 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card, head over to the giveaway that Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is hosting. The contest ends March 31st, so don't delay.

At http://myfashionaddictions.blogspot.com/2010/03/lashfood-eyelash-conditionerthickner.html I entered to win ashFood lash thickening serum (ends 3/8)

At http://www.thehunterswife.net/dicks-sporting-goods-50-gift-certificate-giveaway/ I entered to win a $50 Dick's Sporting Goods gift certificate! (ends 3/12)

At http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/new/2010-03-06/3 I entered to win Jersey Shore: Uncensored Season One DVD (ends 3/13)

At http://www.southernbellaswaystosave.com/2010/03/giveaway-baby-bunch-easter-egg-nest-sock-bouquet.html I entered to win an Easter Egg Nest Sock Bouquet! (ends 3/14)

At http://www.miscfinds4u.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/01/general-mills-day-5-%E2%80%93-trix-%E2%80%93-last-day-to-enter-to-win/ I entered to win Atari Flashback 2 game console or Limited edition boxes of Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios, Trix and Lucky Charms, retro-designed t-shirt and $10 Target gift card. (ends 3/8)

At http://kindredspiritmommy.com/buckle-toy-fun-developmental-toy-for-toddlers/ I entered to win a Buckle Turtle. (ends 3/10)

At http://byhandgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/03/sponsored-enter-here-win-earrings-dees.html I entered to win a Pair of orange crystal stack earrings (ends 3/12)

At http://www.mamamanifesto.com/2010/03/sunday-giveaway-etnies.html I entered to win a pair of etnies shoes for kids/toddlers (ends 3/13)

At http://guilty-pleasures.org/spring-fever-sexy-lingerie-boutique-giveaway I entered to win a $100 Sexy Lingerie Shop gift card (ends 3/13)

At http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/pillsbury-orange-sweet-rolls-giveaway/ I entered to win a Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls free product coupon and photo album. (ends 3/14)

At http://www.anutinanutshell.com/2010/03/pillsbury-orange-sweet-rolls-sunday.html I entered to win a Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls free product coupon and photo album (ends 3/15)

At http://gatheringmyroses.blogspot.com/2010/03/olay-total-effects-review-giveaway-ends.html I entered to win a $10 Wal Mart gift card! (ends 3/15)

At http://www.thenursemommy.com/2010/03/win-two-adorable-easter-bows-made-by-me.html I entered to win 2 Easter bows! They are really cute!! (ends 3/16)

At http://cybercookscookingcorner.blogspot.com/2010/03/top-of-morning.html I entered to win a $20 Amazon gift card! (ends 3/16)

At http://myweeview.com/2010/03/naturally-good-net/ I entered to win a Bath mat from NaturallyGood.Net (ends 3/17)

At http://goodie-goodie-gumdrops.blogspot.com/2010/03/review-and-giveaway-seventh-generation.html I entered to win a Seventh Generation Healthy Home Starter Kit (ends 3/19)

At http://happycamperdisaster.com/2010/03/06/kroger-cart-buster-savings-event-giveaway/ I entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card! (ends 3/20)

At http://www.middayescapades.com/2010/03/flirty-aprons-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a Flirty Apron (ends 3/20)

At http://mommymandy.com/dicks-sporting-goods-starting-lineup-giveaway/ I entered to win a $50 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card! (ends 3/21)

At http://www.makingmyamericandream.com/2010/03/cinnabons-sweet-new-addition-cupcakes.html I entered to win a $20 Cinnabon gift card! (ends 3/22)

At http://www.mommypr.com/index.php/2010/02/carmd-review-giveaway/ I entered to win a CarMD handheld tester (ends 3/10)

At http://misaacmom.blogspot.com/2010/03/flirty-aprons-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a Flirty Apron! (ends 3/21)

At http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/imported-20091230202228/2010/3/7/yummstpatricks-day-a-duncan-hines-giveaway.html I entered to win Two Duncan Hines baking mixes (ends 3/21)

At http://sugarpopribbons.blogspot.com/2010/03/wilton-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a Wilton Prize Pack (ends 3/21)
I would love to win this because I LOVE to bake but I don't have very much supplies or anything. This would really help! Wilton has some really great products!!

At http://www.abusymommy.com/2010/03/xtrema-cookware-by-cremacor-review.html I entered to win a 10" ceramic skillet from Xtrema (ends 3/21)

At http://momofboyswithtoys.blogspot.com/2010/03/aphrodite-vibrator-from-mypleasurecom.html I entered to win an Aphrodite adult toy (ends 3/22)

At http://www.babylovingmama.com/2010/03/wilton-dimensions-giant-cupcake-pan-celebration-review-giveaway-12.html I entered to win a Wilton Dimensions giant cupcake pan and Wilton sprinkles (ends 3/23)

At http://thebkeepsushonest.blogspot.com/2010/03/kirby-cleaning-producs-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a Set of cleaning products from Kirby (ends 3/23)

At http://sweeps4bloggers.com/?p=2436 I entered to win a Mary’s Gone Crackers gift pack (ends 3/26) These sound and look delicious!!

At http://sweeps4bloggers.com/?p=2441 I entered to win an Artistic Sensations pink fluffy lunch bag (ends 3/26)

At http://rockinmama.net/2010/03/06/fabulously-fit-we-pilates-giveaway/ I entered to win Pair of Long and Lean pants from We Pilates (ends 3/27)

Going to the doctor!

2010-03-05T08:31:00.000-06:00

Finally after 3 weeks of having a sore throat, no voice and coughing I'm going to the doctor. It went away after 2 weeks, but now it's back! This time it feels different.. so I'm going to the doctor this morning! It feels like strep this time. Hopefully it's not but it would get me out of work for today and tomorrow! :P
I'm on my way right now, so I'll edit this post and let everyone (ha!) know how it goes!
(UPDATE) Well the throat culture came back negative... Maybe it's getting better idk! But I'm starting to cough. Who knows what is wrong with me!!

Day 4 of P90X was okay. We did Yoga. I didn't mind it, except that it's an hour and a half long!!! That was a lot! There was a lot of stuff we couldn't do! So we'll see how we improve over the weeks! :)

At http://craziestgadgets.com/2010/03/03/humpday-gadget-giveaway-scrolling-led-belt-buckle/ I entered to win a Scrolling LED Belt Buckle (ends 3/9)

At http://www.simplycrismon.com/2010/03/betty-crocker-fruit-flavored-snacks-win.html I entered to win Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Fruit Snacks (ends 3/10)

At http://fabulousfunfinds.blogspot.com/2010/03/diviine-modestee-swimwear-giveaway.html I entered to win my Choice of swimsuit from Diviine ModesTee (ends 3/10)

At http://frugalsouthernliving.wordpress.com/2010/02/25/stickylife-com-review-giveaway/ I entered to win a $50 StickyLife.com gift code (ends 3/12)

At http://www.akblessingsabound.com/2010/03/05/misikko-corioliss-flat-iron-review-and-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-85717 I entered to win a Corioliss Classic Pro 1″ Black Flat Iron from Misikko! (Ends 3/19)

At http://www.feistyfrugalandfabulous.com/2010/03/be-part-of-dicks-sporting-goods.html I entered to win a $50 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card! (ends 3/13)

At http://jonbonjovious.blogspot.com/2010/02/supermarket-smarty.html I entered to win "The complete Supermarket Smarty package includes the reusable dry erase grocery list, magnet clip/pen holder (that attaches to a refrigerator or wall) and a dry erase marker (which snaps into the magnet clip). " Ends 3/5)

At http://www.aselfconfessedfoodie.com/2010/03/chicken-blueberry-and-hazelnut-salad.html I entered to win a Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken free product coupon (ends 3/14)

At http://www.themommy-files.com/2010/03/wrong-number-and-office-box-giveaway/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+themommy-files%2FNJQt+%28The+Mommy-Files%29 I entered to win a prize package from The Original Scrapbox (ends 3/16)

At http://www.mommafindings.com/2010/03/fundraising-made-easy-with-bisquick.html I entered to win a Bisquick prize pack with mixing bowl, spatula, cast iron skillet and Bisquick Mix (ends 3/15)

ouch!

2010-03-04T08:56:00.000-06:00

Day 3 of P90X was intense! Actually it wasn't bad, I just already hurt from day 1 and 2!! I took some IBprofen before going to bed early last night and I seem to be doing fine this morning!Day 4 is Yoga... hopefully that will stretch me out and I won't be sore tomorrow either!

Before I list giveaways I'll list wins!

Well yesterday Jeremy came in from getting the mail, all excited, because he thought my certificate was here.. but it was a $50 Visa gift card! I guess if it's not going to be my certificate then I'll take $50! It was from a giveaway having to do with Atari. There was nothing else in the package.. so thanks whoever it was!!

I also won another CoverGirl Smokey Eye Kit! from Alex Casey Baby
Thanks Jill!!

I won a Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Women from Sassy Frazz! Thanks Sarah!

I also won a Redbox Rental Code! From the Glamorous WAHM! Thanks Kenyatta!

At http://mamasmoneysavers.com/2010/03/carolina-pad-products-review-giveaway-ends-317.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mamasmoneysavers%2FSCtH+%28Mama%27s+Money+Savers%29 I entered to win a pack of Hot Chocolate products from Carolina Pad (ends 3/17)

At http://fabulousfunfinds.blogspot.com/2010/03/think-baby-yoga-mat-giveaway.html I entered to win a Thinksport Safe Mat (ends 3/9)

At http://cherryblossomsdesign.blogspot.com/2010/03/flirty-aprons-review-and-giveaway.html I entered to win a Flirty Apron! (ends 3/11)

At http://3kidsandus.com/2010/my-princess-party-to-go-dress-up-party-giveaway/ I entered to win Tutus and Tiaras Party Pack for four from My Princess Party to Go (ends 3/17)

At http://laughinglinz.blogspot.com/2010/03/misikko-hair-straightner-review-and.html I entered to win a Hana Professional 1" Flat Iron pink edition (ends 3/23)

and that makes 2

2010-03-03T15:17:00.000-06:00

On my day off...

2010-03-02T13:46:00.000-06:00

I started P90X yesterday!! Christie is doing it with me! It was tough and my legs are sore today but I want more! I'm so excited to be in shape! I'll post "before" pics!

At http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/california-pizza-kitchens-small-cravings-50-giveaway/ and http://www.cpk.com/menu/small-cravings/ I entered to win a $50 Pizza Dough gift certificate. (ends 3/7)

At http://www.mommieswithcents.com/2010/03/aeropostale-50-giftcard-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a $50 Aeropostale gift card!! (ends 3/7)

At http://www.goodtrueandbeautiful.com/2010/02/csn-win-a-100/ I entered to win a $100 CSN Shopping Spree!! (ends 3/8)

At http://www.goodtrueandbeautiful.com/2010/02/win-fibers/ I entered to win a $25 Fibers.com gift card! (ends 3/8)

At http://www.goodtrueandbeautiful.com/2010/02/i-love-inns/ I entered to win an iLoveInns Bed & Breakfast and Country Inns guide with a free extra night certificate (ends 3/8)

At http://www.goodtrueandbeautiful.com/2010/02/win-herbal-water-sampler/ I entered to win a Six-pack sampler of Ayala's Herbal Water (ends 3/8)

At http://metropolitanmama.net/2010/02/1st-bday-agoo/ I entered to win a $50 Agoo gift certificate (ends 3/8)

At http://theluckyladybug-giveaways.blogspot.com/2010/03/310-csn-stores-shopping-spree-giveaway.html I entered to win a $50 CSN shopping spree! (ends 3/10)

At http://www.oneincomedollar.com/2010/02/review-and-giveaway-usa-only-raising.html I entered to win a chance to sample a surprise box of their own goodies (ends 3/8)

At http://www.jdaniel4smom.com/2010/03/two-boxes-of-general-mills-cereal.html I entered to win Two General Mills cereal free product coupons (ends 3/11)

At http://musingmainiac.blogspot.com/2010/03/for-all-you-redbox-fans.html I entered to win a One-time use movie rental code from Redbox (ends 3/14)

At http://3kidsandus.com/2010/party-gift-uppercase-living-review-and-giveaway/ I entered to win a Because I'm a Princess vinyl wall decal in choice of two colors from Uppercase Living (ends 3/15)

At http://thebkeepsushonest.blogspot.com/2010/02/fill-in-blankie-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a $100 Fill-in-the-Blankie gift certificate (ends 3/15)

At http://flyinggigglesandlollipops.blogspot.com/2010/03/flirty-aprons-get-your-flirt-on.html I entered to win a Flirty Apron! (ends 3/15)

At http://momstart.com/2010/02/cinnabon-cupcakes-anything-else-is-just-a-cupfake-giveaway/ I entered to win a $20 Cinnabon gift card! (ends 3/15)

At http://www.leslielovesveggies.net/2010/03/katz-gluten-free-bakery-50gc-giveaway-2.html I entered to win a $50 Katz Gluten Free coupon (ends 3/21)

At http://youthfultips.blogspot.com/2010/03/zazzle-business-cards-invitations-more.html I entered to win a $25 Zazzle gift card (ends 3/29)

At http://heatherandavery.blogspot.com/2010/03/misikko-review-giveaway.html I entered to win a Hana 1" Professional flat iron, Shine Shield and more from Misikko (ends 3/20)

At