Wordless Wednesday

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Aloha Friday

Aloha Friday #5

Welcome to Aloha Friday! In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link here. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new blogging friends!

My Question: Are you a stay-at-home mom or a work-outside-of-home mom? Do you like it?

I've been a stay at home mom for 7 yrs. and I would say it has it's ups and downs! It's not easy, as many people think, yes, it's rewarding..and I will not change it, I'm also thankful that I can be a sahm.

Winner of the Kool Stuff 4 Kids Perler Beads

We have a Winner!!

10 Sandy S. said...

I follow you by e-mail
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JUNE 19, 2010 10:04 AM

Wordless Wednesday

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Weight Loss Wednesday

Weight Loss Wednesday #2

This is my 3rd week, I've doing pretty good...except yesterday I had a chocolate bar, but it's okay to have some here and there, you can't just zero it out forever, or it'll come the day where you will just say forget this and then stuff yourself with "unnecessary calories."

The body bug has helped me a lot, in tracking down what I'm eating, and the amazing thing is that at the end of the day, I still have calories left!

My clothes are feeling a bit loose :-) and that is something everyone loves! I am eating small meals about 5 to 6 small meals a day, every 3 to 4 hrs. and that has also helped in losing weight.

Continuing my journey! Till next week :-)

all Free Clear Detergent and How to Have Your Second Child First Book

all Free Clear Detergent and How to Have Your Second Child First Book

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all Free Clear is Pure, Concentrated Cleaning Power without dyes or perfumes.

I've used other all products, so I knew this detergent will be up there with the others, it leaves clothes clean and feeling fresh.

I wish this book was around when I was pregnant with my first baby, what a great educational book for a first time and second time parent to be!

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Aloha Friday

Aloha Friday #4

Welcome to Aloha Friday! In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link here. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new blogging friends!

My Question: Do you have any pet-peeves? If so, name two.

I do have a few.. texting while driving and people who can't park their car right and take up more than one space.

Weight Loss Wednesday

I've been on my weight loss journey for 2 weeks now, I've lost 6.5 lbs which is really good, and I'm proud of myself!

I am following the Biggest Loser "diet" I finally got my bodybug, which is really great, I've been logging in everything I eat.. I've been moving around more and walking and that has helped.

We went out to eat today at Souplantation which is a salad and soup place (very good) and I ate a bit more than what I should..I am so full, I got home and took some alka-seltzer.

I like to exercise, my gym membership expired a couple of months ago, I can't join for now..so I'm walking and doing what I can at home.

This is really important for me, I'm tired of feeling this way, and I'm working really hard for this!

Till next Wednesday!

Great Family Sites and Book

Just wanted to recommend a great family site, where you can get advice on parenting, marriage, families, faith, kids, etc. Focus on the Family and Thriving Family

I also began to read "Bringing up Girls" by Dr. James Dobson, it looks to be a great book!

this book will equip parents to face the challenges of raising your daughters to become healthy, happy, and successful women who overcome challenges specific to girls and women today and who ultimately excel in life.

Wordless Wednesday

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Check out my giveaways!

Vapur Anti-Bottle Giveaway

Vapur is the foldable, reusable water bottle designed to go anywhere. Unlike rigid bottles, Vapur can be rolled, folded or flattened when empty – easily fitting into pockets, purses, packs or briefcases. The highly-durable bottle is freezable, dishwasher safe and BPA-free, which means it can be safely reused again and again.

I always carry a bottle water with me, I've been using the vapur bottle and it's easy to use, carry around, I love that I can hang it outside of a backpack or purse. I have a lot of water bottles that I have bought in the past, and this one, is the most comfortable one I've found!

Features of vapur water bottle:

Capacity: 16 oz (473 ml)

Ultra-durable BPA-Free polymer

Stands when full - rolls, folds or flattens when empty

Carabiner attached for easy carry

Writable text area for personalization

Dishwasher safe (top rack)

Freeze it, use it as an ice pack, and drink it as it thaws.

You can purchase the vapur water bottle for $8.95 in pink, purple, green, blue and black.

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Vapur is giving away a pink water bottle to one of my readers!

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This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on July 5th @ 11pm EST.

Winner will be chosen by random.org and will be notified by email, and have 48 hrs. to respond.

Good Luck!!

Toy Story 3

I saw Toy Story 3 this weekend, took my 6 yr. old daughter and she loved it.. what a great movie!

The story was really good, I will be honest..it made me cry...but it has a great message for kids.

The characters are so funny, Ken and Barbie are just hilarious! Mr. and Mrs. potato head get 2 thumbs up!

If you haven't seen Toy Story 3 make plans and take your kids, you won't regret it and it's worth it.

Sam's Club is selling Buzz (toy) just like in the movie..also Jessi and her horse for $50 which I thought was a little high, but they did look great!

Update and Boogie Wipes Winner

Sorry for being MIA this past week.. I was sick with a stomach flu..it was bad..I was really weak for a week.. I'm feeling much better!

Here's the Boogie Wipes Winner!

10 Jenny said...

I LIKED them on FB!

jennspeaks(@)gmail.com

JUNE 4, 2010 10:30 AM

Aloha Friday

Aloha Friday #3

Welcome to Aloha Friday! In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link here. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new blogging friends!

My Question: What was the last movie you saw at a movie theatre, and did you like it?

The last movie I saw was "The Prince of Persia" and I loved it! It was an action-adventure packed movie!

We have a winner for the Sand Gone Giveaway!

We have a winner for the Sand Gone giveaway!

LB said... 16

like sand gone on facebook
petrellinyc-blog at yahoo dot com

JUNE 7, 2010 8:57 PM The winner has been contacted by email.

Kool Stuff 4 Kids Perler Beads Review and Giveaway

Kool Stuff 4 Kids Perler Beads Review and Giveaway

Do you know what Perler Beads are? If you don't let me tell you what you're missing!

Perler Beads are colored beads that are placed on reusable pegboards in any pattern or design.

Kool Stuff 4 Kids have so many patterns for kids to spend hours creating frames, ornaments, etc. Here's how this works:

1.Colored beads are placed on reusable pegboards in any pattern or design.

2.The design is ironed for 10 seconds using special ironing paper and an iron set on medium heat to fuse the beads together.

3.When the design is cool, peel the ironing paper off and lift the design from the pegboard.

4.The design can be flipped over and ironed on the opposite side to fuse the beads evenly.

I have also enjoyed the perler beads! after my kids have gone to sleep, it's really relaxing, hours go by so quickly.

You can find the perler beads at some stores, but Kool Stuff 4 Kids have them at a much lower price, and have such a big variety!

They have beads in every color, mixed colors, glow in the dark beads, they also have starter kits and bigger beads for smaller fingers!

This is such a great way for your kids to spend time expanding their imaginations!

~Win It~ Kool Stuff 4 Kids is giving away~

1 jar with 11,000 perler beads

1 square pegboard

1 round pegboard

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Go to Kool Stuff 4 Kids, look around and leave me a comment on what item/s you like the most.

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This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents, and will end on June 30th @ 11pm EST.

Winner will be chosen by random.org and will be notified by email and have 48hrs. to respond.

Good Luck!!

This Giveaway is now closed!

Wordless Wednesday

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Boogie Wipes Review/Giveaway

Boogie Wipes Review and Giveaway

I don't know if you're like me and other mom's that just can't stand stand the sight of boogies on your kids face! Then you grab a baby wipe or a tissue and your child hates it and runs away!

Plus, you don't really get rid of boogies!

I tried the Boogie Wipes and just love them...first they are:

• Made with natural saline
• Hypoallergenic
• Alcohol Free
• Moisturize with Vitamin E, Aloe and Chamomile
• Fun scents kids love
• Gentle enough for all ages
• Phthalate and Paraben Free

They come in different scents! Fresh Scent, Great Grape Scent, Magic Menthol Scent, and Simply Unscented, they also come individually wrapped! You have to try the boogie wipes if you haven't already!

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You can buy Boogie Wipes here or at any retailers stores.

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Boogie Wipes is giving away 2-packs 30-count boogie wipes to one of our readers!

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Go here and join the boogie bunch.

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This Giveaway is open to US residents, and will end on June 16 @ 11pm EST.

Winner will be chosen by random.org and will be notified by email and have 48 hrs. to respond.

Good Luck!

This Giveaway is now Closed!

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

vacation last yr. panama city beach, fl.

view from the 11th floor..pool and beach right there..

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Drop Dead Diva Screening Season Premiere

Drop Dead Diva Season Premiere Screening

As I mentioned before in the other post that I was attending the screening of Drop Dead Diva's Season Premiere! Here's my review, but first a small introduction to Drop Dead Diva in case you're not familiar with this great show.

The one-hour, comedic drama tells the story of a shallow wannabe model who dies in a sudden accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, plus-size and recently deceased attorney, Jane.

In the first season of “Drop Dead Diva,” beautiful-but-vapid model wannabe Deb (Brooke D’Orsay) suddenly finds herself in front of heaven’s gatekeeper, Fred (Ben Feldman), following a fatal car crash. Outraged by her sudden demise, she attempts to persuade Fred to return her to her shallow existence but is accidentally relegated to the body of the recently deceased Jane Bingum (Brooke Elliott). An intelligent, thoughtful and plus-size attorney with a loyal assistant, Teri (Margaret Cho), Jane has always lived in the shadow of her colleagues, whereas Deb has always relied on her external beauty. By a twist of fate and a bolt of divine intervention, Deb must come to terms with inhabiting Jane’s curvier frame and learn to reconcile her beauty-queen ways with her brilliant new mind.

At the close of last season, Deb was ready to let go of her past and embrace her new life as Jane. But the unexpected arrival of Jane’s “secret” husband, Ethan (Devon Gummersall), at her doorstep left her with more questions than ever. To make matters worse, Jane may be disbarred after breaching client-attorney confidentiality when, against the firm’s advisement, she reported her client for fraud. Faced with a new love triangle and the uncertainty of her career, Jane must, once again, chart out a new future for herself. Season 2 Premieres June 6 at 9pm on Lifetime.

I arrived early, I got good seats, and I mean very good seats, half of the theatre was reserved, so the seats beside me were reserved, and guess who came and sat by me? The entire cast!

Right beside me was Brooke Elliott (Jane Bingum) She is so pretty! sitting next was Jackson Hurst (Grayson Kent) I can't remember who was next but the cast were:

Ben Feldman (Fred), April Bowlby (Stacy Barrett), Kate Levering (Kim Kaswell), Josh Stamberg (Parker)

I watched the season 2 premiere, and I have to say it was great! Judge Paula Abdul guest stars! I liked the season premiere, and cannot wait to watch this season.

Something amazing to me, was watching this show and looking to my right and seeing the cast! After the premiere ended the cast was interviewed by any one who wanted to ask a question.

They are really nice, down to earth people, happy to be doing this great show on Lifetime.

They said they are all great friends off-screen, and they hope Drop Dead Diva continues for many more seasons.

After the interviews, the cast was taken to the back, we were able to meet them and take pictures with them!

The Drop Dead Diva Cast (in back)

Front: other mom bloggers, Michelle (who made it possible for me to go..Thanks!)

Drop Dead Diva Cast

Front: Stacy, Kim, Jane, Fred, Parker

Back: Grayson

Brooke Elliott (Jane Bingum) and me!

Aloha Friday

Aloha Friday #2

Welcome to Aloha Friday! In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link here. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new blogging friends!

If you were a "Lost Fan" did you like the ending? If not a Lost Fan, what is your favorite TV show?

I didn't like the ending, I'm still trying to figure it out, they're too many loose ends!!

Sand Gone Giveaway

Sand Gone Giveaway

I love the beach, love listening to the waves, what I don't like much is the sand, and how sticky it gets once you get in the water, how about when you just want to lie on your towel or chair to get a little tan, and you have so much sand on your legs, arms it itches! And not to mention when you have kids.. my 6 year old hates the sand! she rather be in the pool..

You have to try Sand Gone! love the coconut smell, it reminds me of the beach, piña coloadas!

So, here's a great new beach product Sand Gone. This amazing dry powder that when applied to sandy parts of you body removes the sand leaving your skin soft and smooth. A must for beachgoers!

SAND GONE is not only non-toxic and non-talc, and easy to apply and use, but also smells good, feels good, is inexpensive and does a thorough, wonderful job each and every time. "It makes the ride home from the beach as clean and comfortable as the ride there." She adds, "I want my invention to become one of those must-haves at the beach or at any sandlot in the park. You will know to bring your sunblock and shades...but also your SAND GONE

You can also use this for Sandy Playgrounds, Beach, Backyard Sand Boxes.

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You can buy Sand Gone here for $12 plus shipping.

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Sand Gone is giving away this great beach bag it contains: 8oz Sand Gone, 2oz purse size, homemade coconut almond soap.

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This giveaway is open to US and Canada Residents, and will end on June 10, 2010 at 11pm EST.

winners will be chosen by Random.org and will be notified by email, and have 48 hrs. to respond.

Good Luck!

This Giveaway is now closed!

We have 3 winners!

We have 3 winners for the invisibelt giveaway!

These winners have been notified by email.

jsc123 said... 31

I am a fan of Invisibelt via Facebook as Jill Myrick #2. jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

Michelle S said... 56

Twitter follower & Tweeted. (@moneypincher)
http://twitter.com/moneypincher/status/14651540563

pumpkinette@earthlink.net

Dina said... 5

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Wordless Wednesday

In Cozumel..Royal Caribbean

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God's Promises for Girls

By Jack Countryman and Amy Parker

I had the opportunity to review this great book from Book Sneeze, it's an adorable little book, God's Promises for Girls. It is nicely illustrated with adorable pictures, it consists with verses for different issues that girls deal with.

In my opinion, this book is for girls ages 5 and up, I read it with my 6 yr. old daughter, she liked the book, but there were some things she didn't quite understand yet.

I have enjoyed this book, I think it's a great addition to any little girl's library.

This book has an easy way to help young girls see God's Promises, and on how they can rely on His love everyday. The promise verses in this book are selected from the best-selling International Children's Bible, to offer comfort and encouragement when a girl is feeling afraid, lonely, worried, tired, angry, dissatisfied, sad, rebellious, impatient, or sick...and when they need reassurance from God's protection, love, help...and that He listens when they pray. It's a great way to keep God's Word in their hearts.

Drop Dead Diva Screening

I am going to the "Drop Dead Diva" screening! I'm so excited..the cast of the show will also be there! After I preview the screening I will write all about it!

If you're not familiar with Drop Dead Diva, it's the story of a shallow wannabe model who dies in a sudden accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, plus-size and recently deceased attorney, Jane. Premieres Sunday, June 6 at 9pm. Don't miss it!

In the first season of “Drop Dead Diva,” beautiful-but-vapid model wannabe Deb (Brooke D’Orsay) suddenly finds herself in front of heaven’s gatekeeper, Fred (Ben Feldman), following a fatal car crash. Outraged by her sudden demise, she attempts to persuade Fred to return her to her shallow existence but is accidentally relegated to the body of the recently deceased Jane Bingum (Brooke Elliott). An intelligent, thoughtful and plus-size attorney with a loyal assistant, Teri (Margaret Cho), Jane has always lived in the shadow of her colleagues, whereas Deb has always relied on her external beauty. By a twist of fate and a bolt of divine intervention, Deb must come to terms with inhabiting Jane’s curvier frame and learn to reconcile her beauty-queen ways with her brilliant new mind.

At the close of last season, Deb was ready to let go of her past and embrace her new life as Jane. But the unexpected arrival of Jane’s “secret” husband, Ethan (Devon Gummersall), at her doorstep left her with more questions than ever. To make matters worse, Jane may be disbarred after breaching client-attorney confidentiality when, against the firm’s advisement, she reported her client for fraud. Faced with a new love triangle and the uncertainty of her career, Jane must, once again, chart out a new future for herself.

Aloha Friday

Aloha Friday #1

Welcome to Aloha Friday! In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link here. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new blogging friends!

If you have "me time" what do you do?

For me, it's relaxing! watching TV, resting or sleeping!

Wordless Wednesday

There's always a magical feeling when you stand here..

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80's Toys at Target?

I was shopping at Target and came across some "80's toys" as soon as I saw them it was like something in my brain clicked..and I thought "Oh yeah! I remember this"

Here's what I saw...

This one must be from late 70's or early 80's I don't remember this one.

Who didn't have one of these cute telephones!

Raggedy Ann?? I haven't seen her in ages!

I remember this one..it has London Bridge song..

Rainbow Brite?! this was so popular back then, they even had cartoons of her!

What a difference in today's toys and the ones from our childhood...