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Back when I was in college, I think the worst part about going to college was having to fork out outrageous amounts of money for books. The even more frustrating part was that some of those books WERE NEVER USED. When our book list was given to us (of required books for the semester), I always cringed. The thought always crossed my mind "How much is this going to cost me and am I even going to use it??" You see, I paid my own way through college and worked my tail off for every penny. This was why the college textbook issue was such a big deal to me. Too many times I would sit in class with my brand new book and throughout the semester, the professor would refer to the book several times but we were never required to read it, nor would we be tested on the material found in the book. Then, when the new semester would start, you couldn't get a used book because the publisher would change one word in the book and suddenly, it was no longer usable. So, selling my textbooks ...

Yay! Hurricane Sandy just dumped a bunch of rain and wind on us. We made out very well and didn't experience any power outages either. We are very thankful...but are praying for those who weren't as fortunate as us. Believe me...I am VERY thankful. Here is a little giggle for you. I cannot jog to save my life, so this is SO me! Tomorrow the gift guide starts so be on the lookout for some great reviews, giveaways and gift ideas !!

Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that because there is a huge  gigantic storm headed our way here in New York state (as you all probably know by now), I may be without power in the next day or so. I don't know how this storm will effect my area as I am in the far western portion of the state but I just wanted to let you all know that if you don't see a post for a day or two not to worry! I have scheduled posts for the weekend so if you don't see or hear from me before then, a power outage is probably the reason. If you are in the storm's path and it has not hit yet, make sure you are all stocked up on your necessities...water, food, blankets, flashlights, batteries, etc. Be wise and prepare...you don't know how much or how little of this storm you are going to get. Presently, we are experiencing high winds and lots of rain but that is about it. Thankfully, all the leaves are pretty much off our trees so that should help keep the trees standing. H...

There are just a few things in life that I have just for me. My coffee is one of them. Every morning, after the children have been fed breakfast, are dressed and I have showered, I make a cup of coffee. It is something that I do that is exclusively for me. Not for the children or my husband but for me. My hubby doesn't drink coffee so he would not care anyway. Recently, I saw that there was a product available from Nescafe' called Nescafe' Memento . Being that I love coffee, and enjoy flavored coffee the best, I was really excited about this product. Think about it...you are preparing to embark on a busy day with three little ones. YOU need something that will give you a little boost and help you get through the day. I first tried Nescafe' Memento when I requested a free sample. This Free Sample of Nescafe Memento is still available, in case you are interested. I am telling you...providing consumers with free samples WORKS because I have since purchased this pr...

I just wanted to give you all a quick, gentle reminder about entering my giveaways. I am so thankful for all of my readers and YOU are what makes this blog the success that it is.  I have been having to redraw winners recently because there have been some who just click through the Rafflecopter entries without doing any of the work associated with the entries. Friends, if you do this, you cannot win. I do verify all entries and if I draw your name and you have not done what I have asked, I have to re-draw a new winner. This is truly unfortunate but in order for this to work for everyone and be fair, only those who have done the entries properly are eligible to win if chosen.  So, if you want to win, it is simple...follow the instructions and do what is expected for each entry. If you don't, you can't win!  Thanks again for all of your entries and please stay tuned for the up-coming Holiday Gift Guide. I promise you...it will be soooo much fun! I'm looking f...

I didn't post this when it first came out but there are still samples available! From the Folger's Facebook Page : With so many exciting, indulgent flavors and roasts to choose from, now you can go gourmet every day. And as a way of thanking our wonderful Facebook fans, we’re giving away a free sample of either our Traditional Blend or Vanilla Biscotti coffee.* Just click the "Like" button above to find out how you can get your free sample. Sign up today to get your free sample...these probably won't last long so hurry hurry! The best part of waking up...is getting a FREE Folgers Coffee Sample !! :)

Head on over to Cream of Wheat on Facebook and sign up for your Free Sample of Cream of Wheat Chocolate ! Sounds YUMMY! They are giving away 10,000 samples so get your info in so you don't miss out!

Walkin' in Daddy's Shoes! :) See You Monday!!

As you all know from past posts, I have back issues. When your back is injured, you really are out of commission. My back injuries stem from several things...falling from a swing when I was a pre-teen and a car accident several years ago. It is really amazing to me how debilitating back pain can be...especially for someone who has never suffered from it before. Because of the years I have had to deal with my health concerns I have learned how to make the best of the situations I find my self in and how to help alleviate my pain. I am going to share some of my tips with you all today in hopes it may help...some things you may already know and some may be new to you. Either way, I hope it helps! 1. Wear supportive shoes. For years, I loved to wear high heels. I had a job as an administrative assistant which required me to dress up and there was a point in my life where "dressed up" meant nylons and high heels. Well, after wearing high heels for 4 years at my job, my ...

I don't know about you but I sure enjoyed this past summer. It was very hot (which isn't my favorite) but also had a nice blend of cool days that were thrown in here and there, making it a gorgeous summer. If you noticed, we received very little rain which turned everything brown...except those plants that were lucky enough to have a refreshing shower from a sprinkler. The sun really does a number on the vegetation but it also does a number on your skin! After a long summer your skin can become rough, dry and wrinkled and this is no way to start the holiday season!! So, to combat the "summer skin" syndrome that we summer-lovin' women suffer from, Mary Kay has recently introduced a fantastic line of skin renewal products that will get your skin in tip top shape...just in time for the holidays! Here is a quick summary of this new line and some information on what it could do for your skin! Mary Kay®  TimeWise Repair™ is powered by Mary Kay’s exclusive Tim...

Ever since Greg and I have been married, we have wanted children. We waited a year before trying to get pregnant with our first baby and it only took a month of trying. I remember taking that pregnancy test and the thrill I felt deep in my heart when it was positive. The month was December and we were a few days away from Christmas. It was about six in the morning and I was getting ready for work. I took the test and when I saw the plus sign, I snapped a picture of the test with my phone and ran in to show hubby (who was snoozing peacefully). His response was typical of him..."Oh wow." He really was excited, it just had not hit him yet. So, the fun began of trying to figure out how to tell our families. It would have been interesting to go to a  flower shop indianapolis to purchase flowers and somehow tell them that way, don't you think? We scratched the flower idea and instead, thought about the idea of buying a piece of baby clothing so we ended up buying baby hats ...

As you have seen here many times, my family loves Wholly Guacamole products. Guacamole itself...we're working on that. I know it is soo healthy for us and so we are trying to get used to it. However, we LOVE the salsa that Wholly Guacamole makes. I just wanted to take a quick minute today to let you know about a promotion that Wholly Guacamole has going on right now and it ends this week. Wholly Guacamole recognizes the sacrifice that military families make when one or both parents are enlisted. Because of this huge sacrifice and all the memories that are lost,  Wholly Guacamole wants to send military kids to a special camp...but they need YOUR help! This camp, called Operation Purple Camp is a special camp that will help children during the difficult times in their lives when they are separated from their parent(s). Here is a brief video of what this program is all about... So, what YOU can do to become involved in this great cause is purchase a T-shirt that has...

So, not only is October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month . These are two very powerful problems that our society is facing today and it's time to focus our attention on finding solutions to these problems. I have been focusing on Breast Cancer Awareness but today, I am going to draw your attention to a silent epidemic that is sweeping our towns, cities and country. Domestic Violence. I have never been a victim of this but know of some women who have been victims. Watching them suffer is one of the most helpless feelings that I have ever had. They feel trapped and most of them feel that they are the cause for the abuse that they suffer. Their abuser has brainwashed them into feeling that way and it needs to stop!! For the past 4 years, Mary Kay has donated  millions of dollars from the worldwide sales of Beauty That Counts® . Their donations go to causes that change the lives of women and children everywhere who are affected by ...

Oh yes...I can TOTALLY relate! LOL!  See You Monday! :) 

For those of you out there who are moms, you know what horrible messes children can make. If you were to ask me about how my children are at making messes, I would sit you down with a cup of coffee and ask how long you had to listen. Yes, I live with a 4 year old, a 2 year old and a 5 1/2 month old so my days are full of all sorts of messes. The most recent was my son and daughter were playing a little game I had created for them. They were digging through a bowl of uncooked rice looking for small things that I had hidden in the rice. (Hey, it was a rainy day and they needed something to occupy their time so I could get some things done.) Anyway, I had a phone call come in and so I went in another room to answer it. When I came out several minutes later, I found my 2 year old sitting on the floor with the rice all around him...not in the bowl I had originally put it in. Sooo, I must have swept my kitchen at least 4 times that day as I kept crunching dried rice underfoot. My ...