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10 Minute Family Clean-Up Helped!

Yesterday, I had a semi meltdown.  I feel like in the past couple months I haven't had a break.  Oh wait I do when I go to work on Sat/Sun.  LOL!  I homeschooled the kids for a 1 1/2 then summer hit so basically I have been with the kids pretty much 24/7!  Everything the kids need to do I'm the one who does it with them or takes them to or we have other kids are over here. 

The kids and I went on a vacation with my mom and had a blast but not much "me" time and now we are back its housework in the morning then swimming in the afternoon then dinner.  I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and crowded. 

So yesterday I went out on the porch screaming "GIVE ME SPACE" because between the fighting, tattling, and the 20 questions I had just about enough.  I love my kids but sometimes I need to breathe!  Dad gets a lot of "him" time so it sure would be nice if he said "Baby, go do something by yourself and leave the kids at home"  I haven't ever heard that- now when he goes to his mom's house every couple months I get a break for the weekend and that sure is a blessing. 

Wow... did that turn into a VENT- anyways last night I made the announcement after dinner that everyone was going to do a 10 minute pick up.  I got some ohhs and awws but I shrugged it off and followed through on my threat.  I took the kitchen, kids had their rooms/living room, and hubby had our room.  Everyone jumped in and put things away so after 10 minutes my house looked like it does in the morning when I do my morning clean-up.  I loved going to bed with a clean house.  I loved it better getting up and knowing I didn't have to spend 40 minutes cleaning. 

I actually woke up and went outside to clean front yard.  That felt good.  If everyone chips in then maybe I won't feel like I'm doing everything (and stop bitching about it) and I might not feel so overwhelmed! 

We are so doing 10 minute CLEAN UP every night!!!!

What to BLOG ABOUT??

Do you ever get STUCK on what to write about? I do all the time. I stalk some cool bloggers that talk about blogging but sometimes I get lost on what they are talking about because it doesn't always pertain to my blog.

Last night before bed I was going through some of my PINTEREST boards and came across the BEST POST about 13 Awesome Blog Post Ideas.  I loved every one they listed and oh boy its going to help me in my blogging because I can relate to these blog ideas.  So please head over to CrafterMinds because they have some brilliant ideas that will help us bloggers!

Also I need to be organized- working on that over the summer (lol- I've been working on this all my life- when will I ever pick it up LOL)

What are YOUR favorite Blog Post Ideas?

Trying to Clean House with Kids- A Joke!

I'm not sure who is worse the kids or the hubby!  My mom is coming in a couple days so of course I'm trying to tidy up the house.  I know she knows what I live with so I'm sure she won't verbally judge me outloud.  LOL!  She isn't like that but she might say in her head "damn Pam!" 

I'm trying to clean but it seems like no matter how much I clean the kids mess it up anyways!  I did the carpets the other day and within 12 hours a nice spot appears on the carpet but guess who did it...HUBBY! 

I just wish people (the Allen's) would RESPECT that I want a clean house but with my clan it's just not going to happen.  Do I really have to wait until they move out?  I'm not saying we have garbage everywhere (hell no) but everything should have a place right?  Put it back where it belongs.  If you are done with something-PUT IT BACK!  Close cupboards!  Every morning I get up the cupboards are open- how hard is it to close it.  How hard is it to put the dishes in the sink...not the table! How hard is it pick up the clothes you wore and put in laundry basket- not the floor.  Oh that's right...mom/pam will do it.  Can you tell I'm a bit PO'd at my family?  I ask for help and I don't get much back but they sure do want a lot from me.  I cook, clean, and laundry for everyone but no one wants to help keep our house clean.  When I ask for help I usually get the response "Later Mom" or "I'll do it Sat/Sun" and most of the time it doesn't get done unless I ask 10 times and I hate that! 

I found this on Pinterest the other day:

Unisex Fragrances - Beauty Encounter Review- 2 Thumbs Up!

I was super excited to do a REVIEW on a Discount Fragrance.  I was sent the Miller Harris Figue Amere.  Love the bottle and scent!  It was listed as a UNISEX perfume so at first I was thinking it was going to smell "manish" and my hubby thought it was going to smell to "pretty" but we were both wrong. This is a product we can both can wear and not question the smell.  The best part is we can get this at a DISCOUNT. 

I wore the discount fragrance to work (as a waitress) which I don't usually do because you don't want to smell too overpowering to the customers. But I felt this fragrance was the right balance and I was right. I had both women and men ask what I was wearing because they enjoyed the scent. I had the bottle in my purse so I sprayed a couple customers and also told them the site they could get it from. I guess it is rare to find something both man and woman can wear and I think Miller Harris Figue Amere is a winner - it a big 2 Thumbs UP!

Miller Harris Figue Amere

3.4 oz Eau de Parfum Spray

Figue Amere was inspired by the bitter, ripe, green figs found on the coast of Ibiza: the curious contrast of fleshy fruit with astringent salt. Top notes of bergamot and mandarin contrast with a heart of narcissus poeticus, rose and green violet leaves on a heady base of cedar, amber and sea moss.
*Details provided by Miller Harris

Personality: Stylish

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Nothing Gets Between Me and My ITO EN Green Tea Review

I love my coffee in the morning and my Ice Tea in the afternoon. When I got a chance to try Tea's Tea I was very excited.  I got to try two of their flavors: Blueberry Green tea and Jasmine Green tea.  I liked the Jasmine Green Tea a lot.  I drank it after a long walk and boy did it refresh me. I wanted more and looked up on their site (https://www.itoen.com/store-locator) and found a store near by that carried the tea.  The Blueberry one I shared with my daughter- she enjoyed the taste better than I did.  I'm a big Jasmine Green Tea fan so I just think the Blueberry element wasn't for me but it tasted fine.  We recommend these teas and give them 2 thumbs up.


MORE INFO From Company: Yoga + Green Tea = the perfect marriage When we realized that Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit, was purchasing our Teas’ Tea 2Liter bottles of Jasmine Green tea by the case, and Beth always carries around a 2L Jasmine Green Tea, it was clear that we could not ask for a better brand ambassador. The holistic lifestyle of yoga including the awareness of how you care for yourself body, mind and soul - and the health benefits and wellness of Green Tea is truly in perfect alignment. “Like YogaFit, ITO EN is a leader in their category. ITO EN teas are natural, committed to health and top quality. I LOVE Ito En green tea because it is truly the only beverage that is anti aging, good for weigh management and gives me just the right amount of energy to get through my busy life. I drink it every day,” explains Beth Shaw enthusiastically, "Nothing Gets Between Me and My Ito En Jasmine Green." About the Product: Each blogger will receive a 500ml bottle of our [unsweetened] Teas' Tea Jasmine Green Tea and a bottle of our low calorie [slightly sweetened] Teas' Tea. Teas' Tea Jasmine Green Tea: Authentically brewed, naturally high in tea antioxidants, entirely unsweetened / zero calories, and containing 100% or more of daily value of vitamin C - no wonder Teas' Tea Jasmine Green Tea is Beth Shaw's daily healthy habit choice.

The Jasmine Green tea is infused with the scent of Jasmine flowers by alternating several layers of the flower within the green tea leaves prior to brewing. It provides a refreshing taste and soothing fragrance. More on the Jasmine Green Tea http://www.teastea.com/unsweetened/#jasmine_green

UNSWEETENED FLAVOR OPTIONS: http://www.teastea.com/unsweetened/
LOW CALORIE FLAVOR OPTIONS: http://www.teastea.com/low-calorie/
More on Beth Shaw and YogaFit here www.YogaFit.com

Go ahead and check out Tea's Tea on facebook and twitter.  BTW  I enjoy reading the information they post on TWITTER.

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What To Do AFTER You Write A Post~ Great Info!

I got this off of Pinterest but if you click on the picture it will take you to the website it came from!  Thanks~Health Care Communication

Some AWESOME information here!  I do some of them but I know I need to work on #5, #6,  really need to do #7 more, and #12.  

What do you need to work on?

My Little Girl Is Growing Up

I have to watch what I write because she now reads my blog, darn!  For the past 8 years I have been her entertainment and haven't been able to do much on my own- and when I say that I mean it! I didn't mind too much but sometimes I needed a break.  The last couple weeks I actually get to go to the bathroom by myself.  What has changed~ the girl who says she doesn't like kids now has a FRIEND!

There is a girl next door that comes over to see her Granny almost everyday now and as soon as she gets here LIL MAMA is outside and playing ALL DAY.  She actually gets mad at us when we ask her to come in for dinner or come in for the night. But now I can get stuff done without having to hear "I don't have anything to do" or her picking on her brother.  I'm pretty sure he is as excited as I am with her new found freedom.

But a little part (just a lil)of me is a bit sad knowing she is growing up and entering that phase of her life that MAMA isn't a necessity.  So I don't know if I should be jumping up and down or crying.  She did tell me the other night I am her Best Friend so I least still hold that title.

BTW she LOVES when I do her hair.  So at least I can be her stylist.

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