Wednesday, May 30, 2012
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Kendall GelThotics Review/Giveaway
If you don't know yet I'm a waitress and foot pain is a BIG FACTOR in my life. I try to buy better shoes but as mom I'm always looking for that DEAL and doing that I tend to get cheaper shoes that lack the support I need.
I work Sat/Sun at this busy breakfast cafe and I'm on my feet from 7:30am to 3pm with a 15 minute break. I'm constantly moving- no standing around at this cafe. I've also been doing this well over 10 years. When I get off work I tend to be in a lot of pain and in bed I ago. I chalk it up as I'm getting older and my body can't handle the beating I give it, LOL!
When I was asked to do a review on Kendall GelThotics I was excited and curious if they would work. I've bought store brand inserts and they did nothing to help with pain.
I wore these inserts which were very easy to place in shoes the last 3 weeks and GUESS WHAT- no bed for me after work. The pain was very minimal and my legs and feet didn't swell. I was able to participate in dinner and other family activities without blinking an eye. These Gelthonics gave me the support I've been lacking all these years and I HIGHLY recommend these no matter what!
I also love the fact you can use them in any kind of shoe! So simple to take out and place in another.
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May was a HARD Month!
The kids being home is adjustment. I used to have the morning to do computer work/blog and then do all house work in afternoon before family got home. All that has gone out the window and now it's time to do a NEW PLAN! Because what I'm doing now is not working.
This month I think I fell into a bit of depression. Not just one reason but a lot of things happening that I wasn't prepared for that threw me off my game. I slept more and found myself watching TV a lot. When I say a lot I mean I watched the entire show of LOST (120 episodes- 45 minutes each) in 3 weeks. Not good!
My 10 yr old son is becoming a moody talking back and rolling his eyes kind of kid that wants to do NOTHING around the house. Tell him to do something is more work than just doing it myself these days. When he is asked to something we get the "I'll do it later" or "Why" and when I tell him to do it then the crying, throwing stuff, and the talking under his breath begins. Oh my- this kid has given me more headaches lately. I even thought about buying some wine the other night just to be able to calm my nerves. The other day he lied about something so silly and I knew he was lying that it irritated me so bad I basically just zoned out for hours.
But what hit me the hardest this month was the school that we have been at since my 10 yr old was in Kindergarten is closing. I know I pulled my kids out due to bullying but still felt like I failed this school in some way. I was a very active parent and loved the teachers/staff so much. Now everyone has to find new places to put their kids and new jobs. Just wrong. Closing the school wasn't the answer, helping it thrive would have been the answer but the agency head of the school didn't want to do that.
This is our last week of home school and it's time for Summer Vacation. Maybe the sun and free time will make me feel better. Plus my mom is coming in a couple weeks and that will be FUN!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Blogger FREE Signup~ Techy Summer Xbox Kinect Bundle Event
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Paula Abdul & FemBody Nutrition- Review
Today Paula Abdul will be on Dr Oz Show (3pm Pacific time) talking about at age 50, she has never looked nor felt better in her entire life. She will be sharing her age-defying secrets to help you stay healthy and young. Being 43 I sure do want to know her secrets! I will be watching of course!
Check out the show TODAY (May 22nd)!
She is a spokeswoman for FemBody Nutrition so she will be discussing this product line.
You can also watch a video on her Health Confession:
http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/paula-abduls-shocking-health-confession?video=13610
I also got to review a Fembody Nutrition product:
Promote reduction of stubborn fat cells with this premium formula of naturally sourced ingredients shown to encourage e ffective weight management. Human studies have demonstrated that green tea and EGCG help accelerate fat burning and enhance metabolism. Raspberry Ketones and InnovaTea™ included to support increased fat metabolism.*†This product helps promote reduction of stubborn fat cells with this premium formula of naturally sourced ingredients shown to encourage effective weight management
I have been able to take the product 2 times a day without any jitters (which usually happens with diet pills). Also I haven't been craving all those "things" I shouldn't have like chips, soda, chocolate- those are my 3 NO's- which I always tend to cave in to having. Last week the cravings weren't really there and I can honestly say I had no soda last week at all! That's a BIG WOOHOO for me. I like the product so far but I've been on it for only a week. Look for a GIVEAWAY and my results soon!
Please check out: http://fembodynutrition.com/ for more info.
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Monday, May 21, 2012
I need Whitney Farms Organic Plant Food
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Whitney Farms for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
This year I really want or actually NEED to get into gardening. The house we rent has this huge organic soil garden plot that needs some love. Last year we did ok but I'm sure we could do a lot better! I have never used plant food- didn't know I had too. But if I was going to pick anything I'm sure organic plant food is much healthier than the conventional plant food. I want big beautiful plants and vegetables.
Whitney Farms® products contain no additives, nothing artificial, and only ingredients from the Earth. Plus Whitney Farms has over 25+ years of gardening experience and they continue to improve their products.
- Contains ORGANIC-GRO™ Beneficial Microbes that biologically enhance our natural plant food by assisting in the breakdown of organic matter into nutrients
- Use on vegetables, flowers, trees, shrubs, in beds and containers
- Formula is low to no dust
- No manure odory
- Easy to apply
Not my garden but I want my garden to look like that! Last year I loved getting the corn, lettuce, tomatoes, peas, green beans and greens for dinner. This year I want more and with dedication and hard work my garden will be beautiful. I know if I use Whitney Farms® products I will get that beautiful garden I want. Also my kids LOVE working in the yard and watching everything grow. So if I can bring healthy vegetables to the table then that is what is going to happen. Go Organic!!
Now if you are like me and want to TRY the Whitney Farms organic plant food please go to Whitney Farms® to get a $3 off coupon!
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Homeschool is HARD! Just Saying!
Homeschool is not this wonderful experience I was hoping for, that is for sure! My youngest, well loves doing the school work but she loves picking on her brother more. Then my son feels the need to pick back so then the rest of the day is "MOM...she hit me, Mom...he called me a brat". Really...this is not what I wanted to do everyday. I have even threatened to put them back in the school out of desperation for them to get along. My son's response was, "Then I will get myself suspended"...WTF!
I really wanted this experience to be awesome learning adventure for all of us but it's not. Everytime, I say let's sit down and do this assignment the rolling eyes start plus all the negative comments. I think they really thought Homeschool was FUN and didn't have to do school work. Haha fooled them huh!
What happens now? Not sure. The schools around here are either overbooked (waiting list)or just horrible. We are on 2 schools waiting list and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that something opens up for next school year. There is only 2 more weeks left so I know we will all get through all this but I'm telling you Homeschool is fricken HARD!
This will be me soon!
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Louis Vuitton Giveaway Event~ May 12-June12
Sunday, May 6, 2012
May 7-14 Magical Mother's Day Giveaway Hop
The giveaway begins at 12:01 a.m. on May 7, 2012 and
ends at 11:59 p.m. on May 14, 2012.
Cook'n Recipe Organizer
Read my REVIEW HERE! This is a foodies dream. I think every household should have this recipe software. I highly recommend this product.
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
Educational Opportunities for Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads
The biggest difference between a full-time job and being a stay-at-home parent may be that those employed full time have a set schedule and a steady income. The stay-at-home mom or dad doesn't have the luxury of knowing what's going to happen and when. Nor are they being paid for their work. Not monetarily anyway. Time and money may prevent many parents from taking advantage of educational opportunities.
Stay-at-home parents can take advantage of the flexibility, both location and scheduling, that online classes can provide. Internet courses allow parents to work on course work any time their schedule allows, and they can be completed at home. There is no travel to a campus or classroom involved. You can learn more about the flexibility of online classes here.
Online schools are usually cheaper than traditional colleges as well. Tuition may be less expensive, but students attending an accredited online school are eligible for federal financial aid programs and online institutions offer scholarship opportunities.
Although the U.S. Department of Education does not accredit educational institutions or programs, it does publish a list of those that have received accreditation. In order for students to know they are receiving a level of education recognized by the education community and employers, their search for an online degree program needs to begin with accredited institutions of higher learning. Completing an accredited online degree program ensures the diploma earned will be worth the investment of time and money.
Whether stay-at-home moms and dads are seeking educational opportunities to make them better parents and homemakers, or they wish to enter a new career outside the home, there is an online school to accomodate them. The main decisions for stay-at-home moms and dads are what they wish to study, what kind of program they want to attend, and finding the right school to meet personal education goals.
Educational opportunities abound on the internet. Just about any topic that comes to mind is available for study via distance learning. There are vocational technical programs as well as university programs available through internet courses.
The tougher part may be making a decision on which opportunity to pursue and which program to attend. The program choices are:
- Certification programs can provide entry-level job opportunities or provide introductory knowledge on a specific topic.
- Associate degree programs require about 60 credits to graduate. People choose this opportunity to gain admittance into a bachelor's degree program, advance in their career, or to gain entry-level employment.
- Bachelor's degree programs usually take approximately 4 years to complete. A bachelor's degree is the minimum required in many professions. It is also required if the desire is to continue on to a master's degree or PhD program.
- Master's degree and PhD programs educate students on a specialization within a career field. Master's degrees provide graduates with options within the industries that require their area of expertise. A PhD is the highest academic degree given. Most often PhDs use their degrees to teach at the university level or conduct research.
Stay-at-home moms and dads have plenty of educational opportunities to choose from, particularly if they look to accredited online schools. The flexibility of online degree programs are attractive to stay-at-home moms and stay-at-home dads. There are a myriad of online certificate and degree programs available that will fit into their busy schedules and won't break the family bank.
Monday, April 30, 2012
May Day Giveaway Hop- Vizardz Photo Light Box Giveaway
PinkMama's Place is pleased to be able to giveaway a Vizardz Photo Light Box or Night Light!
Please read REVIEW HERE. I love my photo box.
Also GREAT NEWS Vizardz is running a Mother’s Day Special: discount of 40% with Free shipping on entire order (no minimum required) use HAPPYMOM during check out to redeem the discount. The offer is valid until May 15 2012.
Want to order one for MOTHER'S DAY then go to http://www.vizardz.com/ and make sure to enter HAPPYMOM to get your 40% off with Free Shipping! a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclaimer: PinkMama's Place and the May Day Giveaway Hop Event Bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
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Friday, April 27, 2012
Mother's Day FUN~ Python Printables Review: 2 Thumbs Up!
In my house Mother's Day consists of me working then coming home to a wonderful dinner and lots of LOVE from my family but we really don't do much more than that. Well this year might be a bit different since I was able to review Mother's Day Printables Packet. There are all kinds of cute games we can play together (one I can play with my hubby...wink wink) and some cute printables that the kids can fill out. All good family fun! I LOVE the LOVE COUPONS!
We are going to PLAY this one for sure:
I would like them to do this one too (maybe I can get a CLEAN house out of it):
If you want to have some Family Fun on Mother's Day ( some can be used anytime by the way!) then I suggest Python Printable Games to the rescue! The Mother's Day Printables Packet contains 20 games that retails for $19.95.
- Mother's Day Trivia
- Mother's Day Left-Right Gift Exchange
- Mother May I?
- Mother's Day Keepsake Kids' Craft
- Hot Actors Trivia
- Around the House Tidy Up Hunt
- I Love You In Any Language
- The Color of Music
- Tangled Tongue Twisters Tango
- Crazy Cookie Recipes
- Famous Moms and Daughters Celebrity Trivia
- Sexy Scavenger Hunt for Mom and Dad
- Champagne Trivia
- Survival of the Fittest party game
- Nasty British Food Trivia
- Pretty Pony Print-Out Paper Dolls for kids
- Romantic Coupons for Mom and Dad
- Flowers Trivia
- Homemade Matinee Kids' Acting Game
- Chocolate Trivia
Some games are suitable for just kids, some for teen to adult, and some for adults only (for Mom and Dad to enjoy in the evening!). There is something for all ages and tastes. Many of the games can be used on other occasions -- the games don't come with restrictions or time limits. You can keep these games forever and reuse them for other parties, so games that might not be useful now may come in handy later!
PinkMama's Readers can get a 25% off code- PINKMOMMA25 (good until May 5th) so get your Mother's Day Party Games TODAY with this code!
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Shoplet Roaring Spring Notebooks/Pads Review
If you are looking for a notebook online I highly recommend all the paper notebooks/note pads I got to review!
- Recycled Papers
- Roaring Spring uses papers made from post-consumer waste.
- Post-consumer waste, if not recycled, would typically end in a landfill.
- Most of the Roaring Spring recycled items contain a minimum of 30% PC waste.
- Recycled paper comes in both white and colored versions.
- Sugarcane Fiber Paper
- Sugarcane fiber is waste material from the sugarcane refining process.
- This waste material is then used as pulp tp produce fine paper.
- The result is a smooth, bright sheet produced at very green paper mills.
- We produce sugarcane items in both white and canary options.
- Poo Paper
- Poo paper is the ultimate recycled product!
- Poo paper uses the fiber that is recovered from actual animal poo.
- Odorless and clean, we carry poo paper from elephants, cows, horses and donkey.
I received the above mentioned products from Shoplet.com in exchange for an honest review which I have provided.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
My Baby is 8- What am I going to do NOW?
I love my sleep and when I had babies in the house I never slept sound. I always anticipated them waking up so I never allowed myself to really fall in that deep sleep. But NOW wow I sleep like a baby...LOL! That's been happening for about 3 years now.
I love reading ADULT books (no not porn- something other Dr. Seuss)and enjoy them. We always have reading going on in our house but now I can read my books while they are reading their books.
I have other kid smells and things to deal with but I can at least get their help cleaning the mess, babies not so much help! Plus dirty diapers were gross and I'm being honest that I'm so happy that is not been on the daily agenda for a long time- don't miss that!
What am I going to do now..... I'm going to enjoy 8-16 (or 13 with Lil Mama) because I know after that I'm going to have real problems and WISH I had a baby not a teenager!
Love my kids! They keep me going and striving forward everyday!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Earth Day Birthday~ Win Custom Airbrushed Grocery Bag
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Calling all Blueberry Lovers! Mother's Day Special!
I want ONE!!! Hint Hint... Hubby! Anyways, if you want one for yourself, mother/father or friend it is! Sells for $49.95 but you get $25 Social Bucks- so you really are getting it for $25. Buy HERE.
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