My Son is a Lover NOT a Fighter

That is what he told me yesterday!  Ummm he is 11!  No loving going on dude!

He went to the middle school he will be attending next year to shadow a student there.  There was a incident in 1st period that he felt got way out of hand for no reason but his friend felt he needed to protect him.  I guess some girl flicked Ronnell's shirt because she thought he was talking about her but he wasn't- they were discussing their friend that has same name (sam).  His friend got so upset and starting arguing with other students and then the teacher.  My son appreciated what his friend did but also felt it wasn't necessary.  Created a big mess.

He came home and did tell me about the incident.  He wasn't too concern about it but told me he is a LOVER not a FIGHTER.  Of course I laughed but I knew he meant this was not going be something he gets involved with when he goes to school.  He feels when you give people who are picking on you attention then they win.  If you ignore then they leave you alone because it shows you don't care.  He wishes more kids would be more inclined to not let the the little things bother them and let go of their pride.  He is one smart kid!

I'm hoping we made the right decision but we live in a very urban city and the schools here are rough no matter where you go!  Oh Middle school here we come!

How can you not like this face?

The Blog Workshop: Pre- Conference Social Party 5/16

I am so there- might be COFFEE though, lol! I'm super excited to attend this Blog Workshop.  I know I am going to learn a lot and can't wait to use all that info to GROW my blog.  

If you are attending the The Blog Workshop please let me know so we can connect! 

Check out The Blog Workshop~ http://theblogworkshop.com/

Wordless Wednesday~ My Mother's Day 2013

Clearance Deals- Target, Macy's, Kohl's, DSW, and Walmart

I love CLEARANCE DEALS and Befrugal.com is one of the best sites I use to get the DEALS!

Use these coupons and deal links from BeFrugal to save big during clearance sales:

·         Target clearance: up to 65% off select clearance items, expires soon. Plus get 4% cash back.

·         Macy’s clearance: up to 75% off clearance and closeouts, expires soon. Plus get 3% cash back.

·         Kohl's clearance: 60-80% off during the Gold Star Clearance Event, expires soon. Plus get 4% cash back.

·         DSW clearance: save up to 50% off, expires soon.

·         Walmart clearance: save by shopping clearance items, expires soon. Plus get up to 4% cash back.

Cash back rates can change from day to day. These rates were valid 5/13. Join now for free and earn cash back when you shop!

Most Deserving Mother Contest~ Win a Year of Free Groovebooks!

FACEBOOK ENTRY:

• Post on the GROOVEBOOK Facebook Wall to nominate the #1 Mom
• Tag the person you're nominating and tell us why they deserve the prize
• You and the #1 Mom could win a yer of Groovebook FREE

TWITTER ENTRY:

• Write a tweet to nominate the #1 Mom to tell us why they deserve the prize
• Tag the person you're nominating and tag @groovebookapp
• You and the #1 Mom could win a yer of Groovebook FREE

Wow- I know who I might nominate!  How about you- who will you nominate leave me a comment and let me know too! 

Little about GROOVE BOOK: 

You get to pick what pictures you upload each month.  I did make a duplicate of a couple pictures but guess what I can tear them out and give them away because all the pictures are printed on glossy photo paper and perforated for easy removal. That means you can share, frame, decorate, scrapbook and more.  How cool is that- very cool in my book! 

Download APP HERE

Enter PINKMAMASGROOVE coupon code to get your FIRST BOOK FREE YES FREE!!!

You will need to enter your credit card because it is a monthly service. However, you are under no obligation to continue past the first album if you don’t want it. For $2.99 a month it's great way to  get pictures developed CHEAP but the QUALITY is not lost. 

Need a little help~ they have a great YouTube video to walk you through the steps

The Blog WorkShop 2013: 15% OFF COUPON CODE

Last Day to Register is May 10th- REGISTER today and get 15% OFF- and can be used with the payment plan also :)  USE CODE: TBWLM15OFF

I am SUPER EXCITED for this ONLINE CONFERENCE!  This will be my first conference and it works for me because it's online and I don't have to worry about childcare or who is going to cover me at work!  Plus all the Topics Rock and I know I'm going to learn a lot!  

Sign up today (May 10th last day) ~ go HERE to see more info and register! 

Topics that are on the agenda:

• Blog Design
• Blogging and Writing
• Blogging for Business
• Chats
• Classes
• Giveaways
• Marketing
• SEO
• Vlogging
• Workshop

Also there are some awesome speakers that I can't wait to hear from- check out who will be talking at the conference:

So who is with me~ Sign up TODAY!!!  Click HERE to register!  

Speakers- http://theblogworkshop.com/speakers

Agenda- http://theblogworkshop.com/agenda

Scholarship- http://theblogworkshop.com/scholarship

Grant- http://theblogworkshop.com/grant

Teacher Appreciation Week Deals~ Befrugal.com

·         Personalization Mall coupon code: 10% off any order, expires 5/30. Plus get 17% cash back.

·         Bath and Body Works coupon code: 20% off any order, expires 5/12. Plus get 4% cash back.

·         Restaurant.com deal: $25 restaurant gift certificates for $10, expires soon. Plus get 15% cash back.

·         1-800-FLOWERS coupon code: 15% off flowers and gifts, expires 6/30. Plus get 11% cash back.

Cash back rates can change from day to day. These rates were valid 5/7. Join now for free and earn cash back when you shop!

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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Sign Up!

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

Follow Cree and Scooter on Twitter

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
• Money gift cards
• Restaurant gift cards
• Tickets to concert
• Spa gift cards
• Amusement & Attraction passes
• Family Vacations
• And lots more

Join the Cree and Scooter Community! 

Like on Facebook and Follow on Twitter 

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!