Stress Levels Are HIGH In Our House

Oh My Gosh- can Friday please come like RIGHT NOW!  My hubby has been gone over 2 weeks but will be returning this Friday.  The kids are done- they are having meltdowns right and left.  I'm trying to keep it together for them but I notice that I'm turning to unhealthy foods and a lot of it!  Eating junk food is my stress reliever- not good Pam!!!

Yesterday, lil mama (9 yrs old) wouldn't even get out of bed to go to school.  She laid in my bed until noon- she cried on and off all morning.  She loves going to school so I knew she wasn't faking it to just stay at home- she was sad.  After she talked to her Grandparents and her Daddy she got in a better mood- thank goodness or else we all would have been in trouble.

Today, lil man (11 yrs old) picked fights with his sister and me- not cool dude! He was so disrespectful in his words and actions, I had to call his daddy to get him to calm down.  He felt so bad for his meltdown but we are all dealing with this last week so emotionally so we hugged it out but he also knows that this won't be tolerated.

We are all dealing with the stress of Dad being gone in our own ways but we all know we are also here for each other.

Our family unit is tight, we spend a lot of time together and we enjoy each other.  So having Dad gone for 3 weeks has put us in a whirlwind and we don't know quite how to handle these emotions.  However, we all need to look at the BIG PICTURE- Dad being gone is not to hurt us but to make our situation better. With this new position and raise we no longer will need to worry if our rent will be paid on time.  We are not going to be rich but we can breathe.

I'm also taking strides to make our family unit stronger and thriving by starting my own Virtual Assistant website.  I've been doing a lot of training and I know what direction I need to go to make this happen.  We are super excited about our future- let's just hope we can get through these next couple days, HEHEHE!

May Referral Contest~ Cree and Scooter Parent Ambassador Program

This month we are giving away a $25 Gift Certificate (your choice) to the Parent Ambassador who referrals the most parents to the program. Please join and start getting others to sign up- we are trying to grow this community to get the word out about CREE AND SCOOTER!  No one is in the lead yet and I'm not included so it's real fair! 

My Review HERE

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After parents join Cree and Scooter’s FanCorps online community they can complete tasks that are sent out by Cree and Scooter.

Post a picture holding your Cree and Scooter book

Like Cree and Scooter on Facebook

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Blog About Book/Parent Ambassador Program

Social media involvement- retweeting, uploading pictures, sharing posts, etc…

Purchasing the book or merchandise

Referring people to Cree and Scooter website

Cree and Scooter will reward their Parent Ambassador advocates for their efforts and influence. Aside from gaining exclusive access to the community they will earn virtual currency for completing promotional tasks. Credits earned can be redeemed for a variety of rewards, prizes, and content.  

• Attend official Cree and  Scooter events
• Getting a Cree and Scooter Book
• Cree and Scooter merchandise
• Popular brand merchandise
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• Restaurant gift cards
• Tickets to concert
• Spa gift cards
• Amusement & Attraction passes
• Family Vacations
• And lots more

Join the Cree and Scooter Community! 

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Galileo Summer Quest 5th-8th Grade Camps- Coupon Code

Do you live in the Bay Area and are looking for something for your 5th-8th grader to do this summer besides playing video games all day- you need to check out Galileo Summer Quest Program!

INCUBATOR FOR EMERGING VISIONARIES

When kids get to around 5th grade, something happens. Suddenly, they’re ready to pick a passion and go deep exploring it. That’s where Galileo goes deep, too.
Galileo Summer Quest gives burgeoning visionaries the opportunity to take the next step. They continue to leverage our Stanford-innovation process, but in place of weekly themes we introduce weekly majors.

Inspired by expert instructors – many of them professionals in their fields – campers realize their personal vision in one or more of 14 majors. Each week is an opportunity to try something new, or go deeper in a major they already love.

Use COUPON CODE: 2013INNOVATE -- $25 off (limit one per camper, Camp Galileo and Galileo Summer Quest) Expires: May 31, 2013.

Check out Galileo Camp HERE for more info and sign up now before all classes are full! 

Customize your summer. Combine the week long majors that inspire your kids the most.

Each week of summer camp is a deep dive during which campers explore and express their own personal vision as part of a community of innovators.  Returning campers can explore something new or dive back into a major they love. Armed with a week’s worth of experience, campers return to familiar majors ready learn more sophisticated concepts and try more ambitious projects.

Whether the major is new or familiar, the opportunities for innovation are endless. 

ARTS ACADEMY MAJOR
• Digital Photography
• Digital Filmmaking
• Comic Book Workshop
• Painter's Studio
• Fashion Design

HIGH TECHNOLOGY MAJOR
• Intro to Video Game Design
• Video Game Design Advanced
• Website Design
• Lego Robotics

CULINARY ARTS MAJOR
• Chefology: Simply Savory
• Chefology: Decadent Desserts

BUILDERS AND MAKERS MAJOR
• Go-Kart Builders
• Go-Karts Extreme
• Inventor's Workshop"

"Galileo has 14 Summer Quest locations in the Bay Area. So it’s more likely than ever that there’s one convenient to you.

Peninsula Camps
• Hillsborough: Crystal Springs Uplands School
• Los Altos: Santa Rita Elementary School
• Palo Alto: Palo Alto High School
• San Carlos: Arundel Elementary School
• Woodside: Woodside School

East Bay Camps
• Fremont: Gomes Elementary School
• Lafayette: Stanley Middle School
• Oakland: Holy Names High School

South Bay Camps
• San Jose Almaden: Los Alamitos Elementary School
• San Jose Evergreen: James F. Smith Elementary
• Saratoga: Sacred Heart School
• Sunnyvale: Resurrection Catholic School

San Francisco ands Marin Camps
• San Francisco: Brandeis Hillel Day School
• Tiburon: Bel Aire School"

Classes are filling up quickly so sign up here today! 

Save $10 On Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Clinic

Harlem Globetrotter Summer Skills Clinics, the ONLY clinics coached by stars of The Harlem Globetrotters, are coming to the San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco areas the week of June 17, June 24, and July 8.  The 2 hour clinics are every day June 17-22, June 24-29, and July 8-13 with your choice of 3 convenient times and locations for your child to play ball with a Globetrotter star! 

Now everything awesome - kids, basketball, teamwork, and having fun – comes together at destination awesome: Harlem Globetrotter Summer Skills Clinics, the ONLY clinics coached by stars of The Harlem Globetrotters!

Everyone loves The Globetrotters, the stars who always put smiles on kids’ faces. At Globetrotter Summer Skills Clinics, our stars coach kids in limited size groups and bring laughs, encouragement and high fives for everyone! Globetrotters direct, motivate, inspire AND entertain, keeping it inclusive and fun for ALL boys and girls, aged 6-12, of ALL skill and experience levels. Each session is $59 and includes a free ticket voucher to see the Globetrotters live in 2014!  But you can save $10 with promo code USFAMILY! Code is valid through 5/31.

Each child will receive: 

• A free ticket voucher (valued up to $40) to see the Globetrotters during their 2014 World Tour
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CardNanny.com: Monthly Budget Manager- 14 Day Free Trial Coupon Code

With my husband starting a new position, we will have more financial responsibilities coming up in the future (new car, college savings, and retirement) so we will need some help creating a budget.  I came across an online Monthly Budget Manager that fits what we need and it's only $5.95 a month- easy and affordable!

CardNanny (love the name too) Features:

• Budget Management:  Keep track of budget by entering your monthly income and bills.  Then you will see exactly how much you're spending each month on particular items.  You can 100% customize your categories.
• Text/Email Reminders: I would love to get a reminder when the cable bill or the cell phone needs to be paid.  By the way 35% of your FICO score is payment history so setting up these reminders will help you not be late. 
• Tracks Reward Points: I know I've missed out or totally forgot about some of my credit card rewards so this is wonderful feature. 
• Manage Goals/To Do Lists//Notes: I need something to keep me on track with my money goals and to have everything on one site is awesome. I loose those to do notes!
• Store Receipts/Warranties:  Upload receipts so you don't miss those warranty periods.  I always seem to forget about those. 
• Card Management:  Keep track of spending on what card and their balances. 
• Credit Card Application Status: Helpful information when applying for new cards
• Provides Reliable Help/Support: Knowing you have the support of the site that is tracking your money and info is a must! 

I know several people who would love CardNanny because it would help them be more organized with finances, save time because everything is in one place, and that means more time doing FUN stuff!

PinkMama's Place Readers get a 14 Day FREE TRIAL by using this coupon code: TryForFree

Give it a try and let me know how YOU like it!

Want more info or take a tour please visit CardNanny HERE.

Also you can LIKE on Facebook and FOLLOW on Twitter.

Wordless Wednesday~ Braided Mohawk

Bay Area Summer Camp for Pre-K to 5th Grade: Camp Galileo

I know a lot of my friends are already thinking about SUMMER CAMPS and what are they going to do with their kids this year.  I stay at home during the week so camp was my house but this year I want to do something different .  There are so many different camps out there but I'm really loving the Galileo Camps.  The offer a wide range of programs. 

Camp Galileo (Pre-K To 5th) Overview: 

ART, SCIENCE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR BUDDING INNOVATORS

Kids are naturally curious and creative. They’re into everything. But with time, some of that natural spirit of exploration can get sucked out of them. Gradually, a fear of mistakes and their consequences can start to grow.

CAMP GALILEO IS A PLACE WHERE FEAR GOES ON HOLIDAY. In its place grows a spirit of exploration and innovation. Every year, we see the experience fire campers’ imaginations and literally change their way of relating to learning.

• Nebulas: pre-K to K

• Stars: 1st and 2nd graders

• Supernovas: 3rd to 5th graders

Every year, Galileo introduces rich, riveting new themes to inspire budding innovators. Each theme combines art, science and outdoor activities around a whimsical week-long narrative that’s crafted to keep kids giggling and engaged. This year features four fresh themes, each adapted for three different age groups. The themes are created together with Galileo’s fabulous curriculum partners at Klutz, The de Young Museum, The Tech Museum of Innovation and The Chabot Space & Science Center.

Medieval Adventure: Art and Innovations of Camelot
Hear ye, hear ye! Adventure awaits – in a land of castles, catapults and quests. Come unlock the secrets of medieval artisans and craftsmen. Create golden chalices, printed surcoats and a throne room fit for kings and queens. Engineer projectile-propelling inventions worthy of the noblest knights.

African Safari: Arts and Animals of the Serengeti
Embark on an epic safari adventure. Set off across the Savannah on the lookout for elusive animals. Investigate biomechanics and get under the skin of the continent’s wildest creatures. Find out how to move as quietly as a hippo, or how giraffes support their long necks. Create artwork inspired by Maasai beadwork, traditional batiks and your spectacular surroundings.

Galileo Amusement Park: Art and Science of Circuses, Rides and Carnivals
Step right up to the main event – a colorful carnival of your own design. Create spinning acrobats, circus wagons and arcade games. Attempt astonishing feats of engineering as you build a mini-speedway or your own roller coaster. Construct the most exhilarating expo the world has ever seen.

A break from school doesn't have to mean a break from learning. But it can be a challenge to fill those long summer weeks with camps and classes that are both educationally engaging for kids and convenient for parents. At Galileo, families can have it all. Galileo runs camps kids love from pre-K all the way through 8th grade—where they get engrossed in art projects, science challenges and outdoor activities that make them laugh, think and express themselves with complete freedom—all with the convenience of 38 Bay Area locations, optional extended care and healthy lunch. 

There is also camp for 5th–8th graders-Galileo Summer Quest.  Hurry because the classes are filling up FAST!  Click HERE for more info on these camps. 

This article is sponsored by Galileo

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Want Clean Energy? Indiegogo Campaign for the Seebeck Effect

I had to look up what Thermoelectric meant and was impressed Seebeck Effect has been around for several hundred years but disappointed that this is not being used. 

From PRWEB Release~
Almost a year ago, several scientists came together to develop ways that would stop the rampant waste of energy that Global industry experiences. They explored the Seebeck Effect, which has been around since 1821, yet was only able to convert waste heat into small amounts of energy. During their research, the Seebeck team had a breakthrough in scaling-up existing technology, and quickly realized its potential to dramatically reduce power consumption, and in the process, significantly reduce greenhouse gasses. Seebeck Research has completed its initial planning and bench development. Their proprietary technology can take large amounts of wasted heat and converts it directly to non-polluting electricity. For example, Industrial plants that produce glass, steel, food, and just about every manufactured item (including recycling plants themselves), waste massive amounts of heat every day. This heat is released into the environment with little, to none being captured and used. Now, with Seebeck’s new technology, this wasted heat can be converted directly into electricity, that can dramatically reduce power consumption the need for the generation of additional energy. 

From Wikipedia: 
The Seebeck effect is the conversion of temperature differences directly into electricity and is named after the Baltic German physicist Thomas Johann Seebeck, who, in 1821 discovered that a compass needle would be deflected by a closed loop formed by two metals joined in two places, with a temperature difference between the junctions. This was because the metals responded differently to the temperature difference, creating a current loop and a magnetic field. 

Guess What? We can help with the clean energy movement by supporting the Seebeck Effect.  Please visit their campaign page at http://igg.me/at/seebeck . They need to build at least one full sized generator to measure the full effect. They have the team ready but just needs the funds. By contributing or sharing this information this is a way we can make a difference. Having pollution free electricity sounds real good to me and our future.  

Warm Weather Clothing Coupons~ BeFrugal.com

It's that time of year to be thinking about spring/summer clothes.  I know my kids have grown so much the last couple months that they might need a whole new wardrobe and if I can save some money then why not!  If you need to get some warm weather clothes now,  here are some great DEALS from BeFrugal.com- love this site!

Use these coupons from BeFrugal to get ready for warmer weather:

·         Target coupon code: buy 1 get 1 half off on select Cherokee basics for kids, expires 5/4. Plus get 4% cash back.

·         Old Navy coupon code: 20% off any order, expires 5/6. Plus get 4% cash back.

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