So proud of him again

July 29, 2009

I’m a little late on this one

i wrote about mt hubby jack getting a award back in December i think. well this may he got to more. he received another student excellence award and the peterbourgh award(i probably spelled that wrong).   I’m so proud of him he has been doing such a great job in school.

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He was set to graduate in may, but decided to stay on for another year and go for another bs. so in may of next year he will graduate with a bs in chemistry concentration in biochemistry and a bs in biology!

it’s been a long road but he is doing a great job. not to mention he has had a 4.0 all 4 yrs, even having to deal with me and 3 kids under the age of 5.


contests 7-27-09

July 29, 2009

mom knows it all-driscoll berries #3/7/29/09

mom knows it all- saving grace dvd set/7/30/09

here and there-saving grace dvd set/7/30/09

mom knows ita ll-driscoll berries #4/7/30/09

vals views-hydro go pet canteen/7/31/09

mommy snacks-$100 visa g.c./7/31/09

vals views-bee tee tees/7/31/09

mom knows it all-diaper dude set/8/1/09

barking mad-keurig, 3mon. pod and 50 g.c/8/1/09

nine more months-storytots personalized childrens book/7-31-09 9pm

a frugal friend precious girls club book/8/4/09

mommy mandy-rubbermaid easy find lids/8/4/09

angie marion-trix swirls gift pack/8/6/09

lifes a charm-3×5 greek flokati rug/8/9/09

nine more months-set of boon bath toys/8/12/09 9pm

my blogs 4 u-trix swirls gift pack/8/13/09

my blogs 4 u-country bobs sauce/8/13/09

my blogs 4 u-yoplait gift pack/8/13/09

my blogs 4 u-sonic gift card/8/13/09

warm mouse-heated keyboard pad/8/19/09

melinda joy-dog collar/8/22/09


wordless wednesday 7-29-09

July 28, 2009

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showing some brother and sister love!


So What review

July 28, 2009

So What: How to Communicate What Really Matters to Your Audience is about finding the connections you crave, securing the interview you’ve longed for and getting the job you want can all be acieved by answering so what?

to a potential employer or a business colleague, just ask yourself 3 simple questions

For what? why are you making this pitch?

So what? why is this important to your audience or the person your speaking to?

now what? what do you want to have happen as a result of this conversation?

according to Mark Magnacca(the author) says these three simple questions given quickly, convincingly, and powerfully people will respond with i love it, i want it, and i’ll take it.

i found this book very interesting and helpful as a blogger. I make pitches to companys all the time. its very good to know what to do and not. It’ s been helpful and has shown some success in my pitches.

this book is available on amazon


The shadow effect dvd

July 28, 2009

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The Shadow Effect is an emotionally-gripping, visually-compelling docudrama that reveals why suppressed emotions and unresolved internal conflicts leads to behavior that continually unseats politicians, destroys celebrity careers, destabilizes the economy and affects the lives of millions each year.

In this age of public humiliation and media meltdowns, the work of New York Times best selling author, Debbie Ford, continues to make headway as she exposes the opposing forces of both light and dark that compete for attention within every human being. In her film debut, The Shadow Effect, Ford presents the hidden power of “the Shadow” alongside some of today’s most provocative thinkers including Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Mark Victor Hansen, James Van Praagh and others.

In this life-altering journey, individuals who have transcended child abuse, racism, the Holocaust, war, and wounded upbringings, share their remarkable stories. Meet those who have learned to face their terror, heal their wounds, and embrace their higher, heroic selves to overcome the shadow effect

 It shows how our personal and collective shadows influence our lives. it wasn’t typically something i’d usually watch. I’m not very religious and not really sure how i feel about spiritual life.   but i can understand trying to reach my greatness and wanting to feel like I’m someone. So it was very interesting watching this and learning ways i could become a better person and achieve more. 

for more info on the movie please visit www.theshadoweffect.com


Solemate review

July 28, 2009

Solemate by Lauren Mackler: Book Cover

I was able to review the new book Solemate: Master the Art of Aloneness & Transform Your Life, which offers a fresh point of view that reframes aloneness as a positive state, and to embrace it rather than avoid aloneness. the book offers a roadmap to help you achieve wholeness and well-being on your own.  Solemate is about becoming the person you were meant to be, treating yourself well, losing  your old beliefs and behaviors that limit your ability to realize your full potential.  instead of trying to find that perfect match, become your perfect match.

in the U.S. today there are 95.7 million single adults, nearly half of all adults in the U.S.

I found this book very loving and made me realize somethings that maybe need to change in my life. I’m not single, but at times feel alone. this book is a great source, with quizzes and exercises to help you along the way.


Wedding controversy update

July 27, 2009

So I have decided to attend the wedding with my hubby. (sometimes you need to give in to make your spouse happy). I’m still looking for alternatives for babysitting. If i have to wear jeans i will.

Ultimately I am leaving at 830 900 to put my children to put. I don’t think staying out all night is fair to my kids. so a couple hours won’y kill me, i guess. 

thanks to all who left suggestions


getting it straight

July 27, 2009

priorities that is.

so with all the fuss about blogher, and people wanting to go, people going but now being in debt, etc. etc. etc.

i will probably never attend blogher, it’s not that i wouldn’t benefit or that it’s not worth it.

well in someways its not worth it.    I have heard bloggers say they went into debt to go,  didn’t have sponsors. that is not worth it to me.  i mean the 800 that went to blogher could of gone to diapers, rent, food.

plus its going to be even more exspensive next year as its in new york city.

anyways, like i said my priorities need to be set on something else.  before i should ever start asking for sponsorships to blogher. i need to ask for sponsorships, save money to get my teeth fixed. i need 9000 worth of dentistry that my insurance won’t cover. (thanks to all the dentist that have screwed me over and got me to this point).

Right now living is a priority, and its hard with the economy and not being able to find a job. plus bringing in little income from my blog.


contests 7-24-09

July 25, 2009

thrifty jinxy-queen size sleep # bed/7/27/09

a frog in my soup-$15 g.c. to dominoes/7/27/09

here and there-driscoll berries/7/27/09

mommy pr- vtech cordless phone/7/27/09

mom knows it all-driscoll berries/7/27/09

life starring the kids and me- hoover platinum edition carpet cleaner/7/28/09

sandier pastures-custom hand stamped necklace/7/28/09

mom knows it all-driscoll berries #2/7/28/09

oh my perch-redken products/7/29/09

riding with no hands-safety 1st summer road trip safety basket/7/29/09

sweeps4bloggers-energizer emergency kit/8/1/09

a frugal friend-smooshies toy kit/8/4/09

coupon dad-$100 g.c. to walmart/8/15/09


Yoplait thick prize pack giveaway

July 25, 2009

 I’m not the biggest fan of yogurt, but its good for you and can also be tasty. So when my blog spark contacted me to try out the new Yoplait Thick & Creamy yogurt, i jumped on it.  yoplait is the only brand I’ll eat!

I tried the Strawberry flavor and it was absolutely delicious.  Yoplait has many different varieties including Light, Whips, Light Thick & Creamy, Yo-Plus and Thick & Creamy. They have over 23 different flavors, and are good for eating anytime. I give it to my kids as a snack.

Each serving of Yoplait contains calcium AND vitamin D, both needed strong bones! it has 15 grams of fat, which means eat it while you exercise! J/K ! it’s a good source of calcium and protein.

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Two lucky readers can win this prize pack. (stationary and yogurt)

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