Honestly, I want to pick all of you! I have came across sooo many wonderful blogs recently that I am just amazed at the talent out there! =) So, with that being said, here are my final six:
Join Me In 2011 Blog Hop
I just decided at the last minute to have an end of the year blog hop - so not sure how well it is going to go over, but we will see. Please link up and add the hop to your page to get exposure. Entries will be able to be added for one whole week - so let's follow some new blogs. Feel free to add your Twitter and Facebook links as well as an entry!
I Won Another Blog Award - The Stylish Blogger!
So I was super-excited whenever I received notification from The Queen of Swag that she had nominated me for the Stylish Blogger Award - this is my third award - and I love getting blogger awards! Thanks so much, The Queen of Swag for this award!
Here's how it works...
1. Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this award.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Award 15 recently discovered great bloggers.
4. Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award!
Hmmm...let's see, seven things about myself:
- As you all know, I love blogging!
- I am super-duper frugal. We don't eat out (hardly ever anyway) unless we have a coupon and our family of FOUR can usually eat for around less than $9.00 TOTAL! (See, told you I was frugal.)
- I am a constant worrier. If I don't have anything too much to worry about in my own life, I usually end up worrying about people that I don't even know from reading things on the web.
- I love Spring and Fall time and I cannot wait for Spring to arrive here! Tough winters in WV!
- I cannot wait for 2011 to begin. I am hopeful and excited with what the new year will bring.
- I would love to have one of those Kia Sportage SUVs...love them.
- I truly find pure enjoyment when I have giveaways on my blog. The whole process is fun to me.
Now for the 15 blogs that I have recently came across that I would like to give this award to:
- Mommy Does
- Life With Two Boys
- Giveaways For You
- Masshole Mommy
- We Don't Have It All Together But Together We Have It All
- The Life of a Sippy Cup Mom
- Our Breezy Beach Life
- Kortney's Krazy Life
- Snack Bar Reviews
Okay - I know this is only 9 but I will add more later. I have been working on this and the power went out - thankfully it saved a draft copy. So going to make sure the power stays on and will finish up in a bit!
Reflections of 2010 - What A Year!
Goodbye to 2010.....
The year 2010 was quite a year - not such in a good sense in my case, but oh were there lessons learned. So much has happened in 2010 to my family and I that I am sooo looking forward to 2011!
Where do I begin? First, I guess I am writing this post because on my poll, more personal content is winning high on the list - so here it goes I guess. =)
My marriage...
Nine years of marriage was about to end. During our 9th year anniversary, my husband and I decided to separate. Ouch. We had gotten to a place of "routine" I guess - nothing extraordinarly or ever out of the ordinary did we do. We were living as though life had done passed us by and we were merely waiting for our demise. Sad, huh? Especially when we had only been married for 9 years and were only ages 35 and 36. But that was us. We got back together a few weeks later, only to end completely separated with divorce papers filed a few months later. How did we get here? In the beginning of our relationship I thought that this would NEVER happen to us - we were strong and our relationship was strong. I guess marriages/relationships are just like anything else - if you do not tend to them, nurture them, then it too will fade and disappear. Needless to say, many months went by and over $3000 in lawyer fees - we got back together! And this time, it was for good. I think it took us getting so close to being forever "apart" that we had to go through those months of separation. I know, myself, that I learned a lot. We "both" had some issues to work on and we really had to work on them if we were going to make our marriage a success and we are doing this daily. And, knock on wood, things have been good and we have been back together since about mid-July now.
So here is my piece of advice (for what it is worth):
1. Keep your faith in God - for He knows the plans that He has for you and everything is in His timing. When you are going through hard times, thank him for the joys that you have had and that you are about to have. He wants a close relationship with all of us and, I feel, that sometimes he puts us in trials to gain that relationship back y drawing you closer to Him. (Again, just my opinion).
2. If you have to keep questioning a decision then, most times, it is a bad decision. Your gut can tell you a lot of things (which I think it is God's way to reach some of us). If you are staying up all night worrying over it, let it go and hand the situation over to God. Put it on the backburner and look at it another day.
3. Believe in yourself first before you can be expected to believe in anyone else.
4. And, most times, the grass is not greener on the other side. Just saying!
My mom...
As many of you regular followers know, my mom was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in July of 2010. We had no idea she had this form of cancer or for how long she had had it. She first had fractured a few vertebra in her back and had to have "cement-like" material placed in between the vertebra. And then it was weeks later, after she was still declining, that the doctors finally found the cancer -an incurable cancer. My mom is only 58.
And the reason for her fractured bones in her back was due to the form of cancer that she had.
My mom has been the "rock" of the family and now she is the one needing the help. It is sad how rapidly she has detoriorated. But she is still fighting. She is doing somewhat better; at least now she is able to walk around a bit - at first, she could not even do that and she could not even lift herself to get up out of bed. Chemo has been okay with her but now they are wanting to up it to 3-times-a-week, so that does not sound good to me. They said they would be treating her cancer aggressively as when they found it, it appeared to be in the last stages already - seriously, how can you miss cancer that long of time when she had regular checkups, bloodwork, etc? But the good in all of the bad is that she and my dad have rekindled their love for one another. My dad now takes care of her, buys her everything, and just spoils her and it makes her feel good!
My boys...
Jonathan turned 8-years-old in October and Joshua turned 2-years-old in June. They have had quite a year themselves. Jonathan has made some really wonderful friends and Joshua...well, Joshua is just being Joshua. He is a very stern 2-year-old and he is already set in his ways...lol. It is hard to believe how different two children can be. But I am so thankful for them and I could not imagine them not being in my life. They are my world!
Me...
A lot has changed in my views, expectations, and realizations due to the events that took place in my life this year. I have became more humble than ever (and I thought that I was pretty humble before). I have realized that if you don't get your house completely cleaned today, there is always tomorrow. I have realized that it is better to spend that quality time with the people you love because you never know what is around the corner for you or them. I have realized that people matter - not things. I have realized that even if you are having a bad day, offer that smile or helping hand to someone else - they could be having a bad week or month. I have learned that it is never, N-E-V-E-R too late to apologize for anything that has weighed heavily on your mind. You may not get the response that you needed but at least you put in the effort and did your part to make things right. And, most of all, I realized that I totally love blogging more than I ever thought and I have made so many "online" friends through this blog that I am grateful to each and every one of you!
So....GOODBYE 2010 and I welcome you 2011!!!!
Sesame Street Video Games Review and Giveaway
As being a mom of two boys with vast age differences (one is 8-years-old and the other one is 2-1/2-years-old), I often forget about my youngest son, Joshua, when we are purchasing video games. I think the reason why is because you just do not see a lot of video games geared toward the younger players - that is until you step into the world of Sesame Street video games!
I was so excited when I learned that I was able to review two of their games - Elmo's A to Zoo Adventures and Cookie's Counting Carnival.
I loved the fact that included was a remote cover to help cover unneccesary buttons. This certainly helped to avoid confusion.
Features of Cookie's Counting Carnival:
- Cookie's Counting Carnival encourages mathematical skills that include number identification, counting, shapes, and pattern recognition through fun and exciting mini-games.
- Journey through the game in the many areas of the carnival such as The Grandstand, Rides, Petting Zoo, Concession Stand and the Arcade.
- Easy to follow audio-visual directions that preschoolers can master on their own.
- Use the second Wii Remote™ to drop-in and assist your child when needed.
- Game difficulty adapts to your child’s level.
- Customize up to four profiles, set functions including difficulty level and game limits, and review the games and educational content your child has played on the Parent's Page.
- Wii and Nintendo DS versions include Gameplay Helpers to simplify gameplay for your preschooler.
- The Wii gameplay helper is a soft and fuzzy character cover with special grips that slips over the Wii Remote, minimizing unnecessary buttons and making it easier and more fun to hold and play with.
- For Nintendo DS, there is a jumbo click stylus designed for smaller hands, simplifying interaction with the touch screen.
Features of Elmo's A to Zoo Adventure
- Elmo's A-to-Zoo Adventure encourages literacy skills, including letter identification, letter sounds, and word families, through engaging and fun mini-games.
- Explore exciting Zoo habitats including the Aquarium, Savanna, Jungle, Forest and the Arctic.
- Easy to follow audio-visual directions that preschoolers can master on their own.
- Use the second Wii Remote™ to drop-in and assist your child when needed.
- Game difficulty adapts to your child's level.
- Customize up to four profiles, set functions including difficulty level and game limits, and review the games and educational content your child has played on the Parent's Page.
- Wii and Nintendo DS versions include Gameplay Helpers to simplify gameplay for your preschooler.
- The Wii gameplay helper is a soft and fuzzy character cover with special grips that slips over the Wii Remote, minimizing unnecessary buttons and making it easier and more fun to hold.
- For Nintendo DS, there is a jumbo click stylus designed for smaller hands, simplifying interaction with the touch screen.
My Thoughts:
These are very nice games. They are intended for players 3 and up, and I think that is a great age group. My son is 2-1/2-years-old and he had a little trouble understanding some things, yet he could to the counting activities very well, as he has been able to count way before his 2nd birthday. The colors and graphics are outstanding and these both are just overall cute, family-friendly with great learning capability games. And, he knows that these are "his" games, as he goes and gets them as soon as he wants to play. I think with a little more playing, he will be able to catch on. And he just loves his remote covers! You cannot go wrong with purchasing these cute games for your little ones and with a name like Sesame Street, you know the education is there - all while having fun!
Where Can I Buy?
Check out the website HERE for all games listed above, as well as for Wii, DS, and PC games.
But wait....YOU have a chance to win ONE of your very own games as listed above in the format of Wii, DS, or PC.
Contest Rules
MANDATORY ENTRY:
1. Go to the Sesame Street Video Game website by clicking HERE and tell me which game you would pick if you won and for what gaming system.
2. Giveaway ends on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. (EST).
3. Open to U.S. residents.
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Make sure you leave your email address in all comments so, if you are the winner, I can contact you.
***I received the above-mentioned product for review purposes. Receiving the item for review did not influence my decision in any way. These opinions are 100% my own. ***
Kaleidoscopes To You Review
If you are looking for a unique gift for ANY occasion, you need to check out Kaleidoscopes To You. They have such unique kaleidoscopes that I was thoroughly impressed so, of course, I was very excited when they allowed me to do a review of one of their items.
I was able to review the 5.5 Inch long Laminated Solid Woods with Paduk and other Hardwoods Teleidoscope by N & J. Beautiful solid Laminated woods including padauk teleidoscope. Measures 5 3/4 inches long eyepiece to ball lens and is approx 1 1/8 inches in diameter. Stands approx 2 1/8 inches tall on base. Base size is 3 1/2 inches long by 1 inch tall. Suggested plate/ engravable area dimensions are 3 1/8 by 3/4 tall. The interior Image pictures shown here are shown to show you whatever you point the ball lens towards is what you are going to see in abstract thru this type of kaleidoscope. These interior pictures were taken looking thru the teleidoscope looking at the computer screen at the Microsoft Windows logo.
The product I received was very high quality and it was absolutely gorgeous! And whenever you look at lights with it - so cool!
I was able to review the 5.5 Inch long Laminated Solid Woods with Paduk and other Hardwoods Teleidoscope by N & J. Beautiful solid Laminated woods including padauk teleidoscope. Measures 5 3/4 inches long eyepiece to ball lens and is approx 1 1/8 inches in diameter. Stands approx 2 1/8 inches tall on base. Base size is 3 1/2 inches long by 1 inch tall. Suggested plate/ engravable area dimensions are 3 1/8 by 3/4 tall. The interior Image pictures shown here are shown to show you whatever you point the ball lens towards is what you are going to see in abstract thru this type of kaleidoscope. These interior pictures were taken looking thru the teleidoscope looking at the computer screen at the Microsoft Windows logo.
The product I received was very high quality and it was absolutely gorgeous! And whenever you look at lights with it - so cool!
Again, this was a great product - my son took it and showed it to my dad and my dad absolutely loved it! He is very hard to buy birthday presents, Father's Day presents, and such for, so that little light bulb went off in my head that I know exactly what I will be purchasing for him on the next gifting event!
To see their wonderful selection, click HERE.
**Thank you Kaleidoscopes To You for allowing me to review an awesome product. I received the above-mentioned product in exchange for an honest review. In no way was my decision based on receiving a free product. These opinions are my own, as yours may differ.**
To see their wonderful selection, click HERE.
**Thank you Kaleidoscopes To You for allowing me to review an awesome product. I received the above-mentioned product in exchange for an honest review. In no way was my decision based on receiving a free product. These opinions are my own, as yours may differ.**
CSN Stores Review
As you may recall, I had a post a few weeks ago about an upcoming review of CSN Stores. They have such a HUGE selection of items, and items that you just would not find anywhere else. I guess that is understandable since they have over 200 online stores!!!! I am becoming a more shop online type of person and, seriously, CSN stores is your one-stop-shop when shopping online!
As you know, I decided to review the Little Tikes Ride-On Tikes Patrol 30th Anniversary Edition...all I can say is this thing is awesome! Check it out:
He kind of reminds me of Fred Flintstone there with his feet! =)
I saw the regular ride-on Little Tikes like this at a local store (major retailer) and it was nowhere near as nice as this one, was NOT the anniversary edition, and was not a police car - it was just plain with primary colors, and it was priced almost exactly as this was priced at. To me, CSN stores offered a much better deal with this!
The whole online ordering process was simple and they were very fast! I placed the order, had no problems with checkout, and once my order was processed (which was only about one day if that), I received a confirmation email that my order had been shipped with a tracking number! I loved the fact that I knew what was happening with my order and that I could track it. The box was huge and it arrived intact with all parts needed - hey, sometimes I receive items with parts missing, the box totally tore up; so this was a welcome change!
Since the entire process was excellent, I will be making more purchases from the CSN Stores and I highly recommend them to all of you!
**Thanks CSN Stores for providing me store credit in exchange for a review. Though I received a credit, this did not influence my post in any way. These decisions are my own as yours may differ.**
As you know, I decided to review the Little Tikes Ride-On Tikes Patrol 30th Anniversary Edition...all I can say is this thing is awesome! Check it out:
He kind of reminds me of Fred Flintstone there with his feet! =)
I saw the regular ride-on Little Tikes like this at a local store (major retailer) and it was nowhere near as nice as this one, was NOT the anniversary edition, and was not a police car - it was just plain with primary colors, and it was priced almost exactly as this was priced at. To me, CSN stores offered a much better deal with this!
The whole online ordering process was simple and they were very fast! I placed the order, had no problems with checkout, and once my order was processed (which was only about one day if that), I received a confirmation email that my order had been shipped with a tracking number! I loved the fact that I knew what was happening with my order and that I could track it. The box was huge and it arrived intact with all parts needed - hey, sometimes I receive items with parts missing, the box totally tore up; so this was a welcome change!
Since the entire process was excellent, I will be making more purchases from the CSN Stores and I highly recommend them to all of you!
**Thanks CSN Stores for providing me store credit in exchange for a review. Though I received a credit, this did not influence my post in any way. These decisions are my own as yours may differ.**
summercrush
Titolo Italiano: Summer Crush
Titolo Originale: Foudre
Genere: Teen Drama
Totale Episodi: 78
Contenuto:
La serie segue le vicende di Alex, un diciottenne innamorato di Alice. L'amore sembrerebbe reciproco ma, da un giorno all'altro, Alice scompare senza preavviso, dopo che Alex viene aggredito nel bagno di una discoteca e minacciato con messaggi e telefonate. Nonostante i vari timori e perplessità, Alex decide di partire sulle sue tracce. La ricerca di Alice si rivelerà più difficoltosa e misteriosa del previsto e condurrà il ragazzo sulle terre della Nuova Caledonia, una colonia francese al largo delle coste australiane, nell'Oceano Pacifico...... Voglio Saperne Di Più!
Episodio 1: Il Colpo Di Fulmine
Episodio 2: Amore Eterno
Episodio 3: Alla Ricerca Di Alice
Episodio 4: Un Mistero Di Nome Alice
Episodio 5: Pensa Con Il Cuore
Episodio 6: All'altro Capo Del Mondo
Episodio 7: Un Posto Dove Dormire
Episodio 8: Tormenti
Episodio 9: Piano Infallibile
Episodio 10: L'albero Della Verità
Episodio 11: La Foto Misteriosa
Episodio 12: Sensi Di Colpa
Episodio 13: La Cascata Degli Innamorati
Episodio 14: Alla Ricerca Della Chiave
Episodio 15: La Barca
Episodio 16: Alla Luce Del Sole
Episodio 17: La Festa Sul Mare
Episodio 18: Gelosie
Episodio 19: Qualcosa Si è Rotto
Episodio 20: Tanti Auguri
Episodio 21: Amore, Amicizia e Inganni
Episodio 22: Il Mistero Della Foresta
Episodio 23: La Foresta Incantata
Episodio 24: Un Amore Magico
Episodio 25: Coincidenze Incredibili
Episodio 26: Il Regalo Più Bello
Seconda Stagione:
Contenuto:
Nella seconda stagione Alex e Alice vivono a Noumea in una casa insieme. Una mattina però si risvegliano in un'isola dell'arcipelago di Vanuatu. Naturalmente questo loro non lo sanno. Così cercano ma trovano poco. La cosa strana è che il loro letto e alcune delle loro cose sono lì, e sull'isola non sono soli.... Voglio Saperne Di Più!
Episodio 1: Soli al Mondo
Episodio 2: Due Isole Deserte
Episodio 3: Una Via D'usita
Episodio 4: L'isola che Non C'è
Episodio 5: Una Giornata Da Cani
Episodio 6: Lo Stratagemma
Episodio 7: L'Australia
Episodio 8: Problemi di Coppia
Episodio 9: Cercasi Lavoro
Episodio 10: Il Ritorno di Jesse
Episodio 11: Separazioni
Episodio 12: Nuovi Amori
Episodio 13: Confusione
Episodio 14: Oceano Verde
Episodio 15: Il Mondo Dei Sogni
Episodio 16: La Maledizione dei Totem
Episodio 17: La Fidanzata
Episodio 18: Amore Spezzato
Episodio 19: La Scappatella
Episodio 20: Messaggero Misterioso
Episodio 21: Segreti e Magia
Episodio 22: Speranze e Delusioni
Episodio 23: L'albero Del Pianto
Episodio 24: Il Mistero Delle Tombe
Episodio 25: Il Nuovo Mondo
Episodio 26: L'ultima Prova
Terza Stagione:
Episodio 1: La Nuova Alice
Episodio 2: Mai Più Innamorarsi
Episodi 3 & 4: Alex? & Verso L'albero Delle Lacrime
Episodi 5 & 6: Spirito Infantile & Dov'è Alex?
Episodi 7 & 8: Compromesso Con La Realtà & Nei Panni di Alex
Episodio 9: Essere Umano
Episodio 10: Biscotti Della Fortuna
Episodi 11 & 12: Follia & Lettera ad Alex
Episodi 13 & 14: Spiriti Muti & Confusione
Episodi 15 & 16: Fonte Magica & Stupore
Episodi 17 & 18: Un Animale Magico & Dilemma
Episodi 19 & 20: Specchi di Luna & Addio, Sam
Episodi 21 & 22: L'amore Di un Fratello & Uniti per Sempre
Episodi 23 & 24: Il Complesso di Maxine & Qualcuno che Tu Ami
Episodi 25 & 26: Incontro con gli Inconsolabili & Sole Azzurro
Titolo Originale: Foudre
Genere: Teen Drama
Totale Episodi: 78
Contenuto:
La serie segue le vicende di Alex, un diciottenne innamorato di Alice. L'amore sembrerebbe reciproco ma, da un giorno all'altro, Alice scompare senza preavviso, dopo che Alex viene aggredito nel bagno di una discoteca e minacciato con messaggi e telefonate. Nonostante i vari timori e perplessità, Alex decide di partire sulle sue tracce. La ricerca di Alice si rivelerà più difficoltosa e misteriosa del previsto e condurrà il ragazzo sulle terre della Nuova Caledonia, una colonia francese al largo delle coste australiane, nell'Oceano Pacifico...... Voglio Saperne Di Più!
Episodio 1: Il Colpo Di Fulmine
Episodio 2: Amore Eterno
Episodio 3: Alla Ricerca Di Alice
Episodio 4: Un Mistero Di Nome Alice
Episodio 5: Pensa Con Il Cuore
Episodio 6: All'altro Capo Del Mondo
Episodio 7: Un Posto Dove Dormire
Episodio 8: Tormenti
Episodio 9: Piano Infallibile
Episodio 10: L'albero Della Verità
Episodio 11: La Foto Misteriosa
Episodio 12: Sensi Di Colpa
Episodio 13: La Cascata Degli Innamorati
Episodio 14: Alla Ricerca Della Chiave
Episodio 15: La Barca
Episodio 16: Alla Luce Del Sole
Episodio 17: La Festa Sul Mare
Episodio 18: Gelosie
Episodio 19: Qualcosa Si è Rotto
Episodio 20: Tanti Auguri
Episodio 21: Amore, Amicizia e Inganni
Episodio 22: Il Mistero Della Foresta
Episodio 23: La Foresta Incantata
Episodio 24: Un Amore Magico
Episodio 25: Coincidenze Incredibili
Episodio 26: Il Regalo Più Bello
Seconda Stagione:
Contenuto:
Nella seconda stagione Alex e Alice vivono a Noumea in una casa insieme. Una mattina però si risvegliano in un'isola dell'arcipelago di Vanuatu. Naturalmente questo loro non lo sanno. Così cercano ma trovano poco. La cosa strana è che il loro letto e alcune delle loro cose sono lì, e sull'isola non sono soli.... Voglio Saperne Di Più!
Episodio 1: Soli al Mondo
Episodio 2: Due Isole Deserte
Episodio 3: Una Via D'usita
Episodio 4: L'isola che Non C'è
Episodio 5: Una Giornata Da Cani
Episodio 6: Lo Stratagemma
Episodio 7: L'Australia
Episodio 8: Problemi di Coppia
Episodio 9: Cercasi Lavoro
Episodio 10: Il Ritorno di Jesse
Episodio 11: Separazioni
Episodio 12: Nuovi Amori
Episodio 13: Confusione
Episodio 14: Oceano Verde
Episodio 15: Il Mondo Dei Sogni
Episodio 16: La Maledizione dei Totem
Episodio 17: La Fidanzata
Episodio 18: Amore Spezzato
Episodio 19: La Scappatella
Episodio 20: Messaggero Misterioso
Episodio 21: Segreti e Magia
Episodio 22: Speranze e Delusioni
Episodio 23: L'albero Del Pianto
Episodio 24: Il Mistero Delle Tombe
Episodio 25: Il Nuovo Mondo
Episodio 26: L'ultima Prova
Terza Stagione:
Episodio 1: La Nuova Alice
Episodio 2: Mai Più Innamorarsi
Episodi 3 & 4: Alex? & Verso L'albero Delle Lacrime
Episodi 5 & 6: Spirito Infantile & Dov'è Alex?
Episodi 7 & 8: Compromesso Con La Realtà & Nei Panni di Alex
Episodio 9: Essere Umano
Episodio 10: Biscotti Della Fortuna
Episodi 11 & 12: Follia & Lettera ad Alex
Episodi 13 & 14: Spiriti Muti & Confusione
Episodi 15 & 16: Fonte Magica & Stupore
Episodi 17 & 18: Un Animale Magico & Dilemma
Episodi 19 & 20: Specchi di Luna & Addio, Sam
Episodi 21 & 22: L'amore Di un Fratello & Uniti per Sempre
Episodi 23 & 24: Il Complesso di Maxine & Qualcuno che Tu Ami
Episodi 25 & 26: Incontro con gli Inconsolabili & Sole Azzurro
Wow! What A Day! (Oops! I Am Supposed To Be On Break!)
I know - I am supposed to be on break. You guys knew I couldn't make it long - not even a day, but everyone is in bed, Santa has came and gone, and I am the only one up. We stayed at my mom and dad's tonight and it has been a GREAT day! Everyone was feeling pretty good, my mom did as well as possible at this moment in time, and everyone had a great day! So looking forward to tomorrow (which is really today since it is 12:37 a.m.)!
It is strange sleeping some place other than your own house...grandfather clock chiming every 15 minutes with the grand finale every hour, a cuckoo clock going at its destined times, OTHER clocks TICKING - wow - TONS of clocks that I never paid attention too! =)
Everyone was wiped out, and so was I, but I guess I think too much at bedtime - which keeps me up.
I hope you all have had a wonderful Christmas Eve and I hope you have an ever better Christmas Day!
Well, I hear my dad stirring around, guess I better cut this short now.
Many Christmas blessings to you ALL!
It is strange sleeping some place other than your own house...grandfather clock chiming every 15 minutes with the grand finale every hour, a cuckoo clock going at its destined times, OTHER clocks TICKING - wow - TONS of clocks that I never paid attention too! =)
Everyone was wiped out, and so was I, but I guess I think too much at bedtime - which keeps me up.
I hope you all have had a wonderful Christmas Eve and I hope you have an ever better Christmas Day!
Well, I hear my dad stirring around, guess I better cut this short now.
Many Christmas blessings to you ALL!
On Break - See You Guys Next Year!
Today will start my break - to spend time with the kids, family, and to get the giveaway and review events in order so get ready for some awesome events in the new year!
Again, Merry Christmas everyone and have a safe and happy New Year! Don't drink and drive! Take lots of pictures! Have the best of times during your Christmas and New Year celebrations!
Results of Next Event Poll!
It was a close race the entire time! Home organization won by ONE vote!!! Yes, ONE vote, with a tie of second place to candles/scents and pamper mom event!
So while I am on break, I will be gathering some sponsors for these next events to start soon after my return!
Don't forget to vote in the next poll; this will be up until I get back around Jan 1, 2011 or so. Please vote as to what you would like to see more of on Harvest For Tomorrow. We have a tie already, so make your vote count! It only takes ONE click! =)
So while I am on break, I will be gathering some sponsors for these next events to start soon after my return!
Don't forget to vote in the next poll; this will be up until I get back around Jan 1, 2011 or so. Please vote as to what you would like to see more of on Harvest For Tomorrow. We have a tie already, so make your vote count! It only takes ONE click! =)
Winner Announcement!
Congratulations to No. 34, Niecey! I will be emailing you shortly. Please respond within 48 hours to this email!
Merry CHRISTmas - a Savior is born!
Matthew 1:18-25 (New International Version, 2010)
Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son
18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”[d] (which means “God with us”).
24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25 But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.
Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son
18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”[d] (which means “God with us”).
24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25 But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.
Wishing you all a wonderful CHRISTmas, hoping you have wonderful times and great memories with your most precious loved ones this season!
rev.
Titolo serie: Rev.
Genere: sit-com
Totale episodi: 6
Trama: Il reverendo Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander) è un vicario della Chiesa d’Inghilterra, da poco trasferito da un piccolo villaggio al mondo cittadino di St. Saviour nella parte Est di Londra. Adam capirà che è un lavoro incredibilmente difficile quello di essere un parroco cittadino bravo e moderno, ed è ugualmente difficile essere sposati ad uno come lui: Alex (Olivia Colman), moglie di Adam, fa il possibile per sostenere il marito, ma ha il suo lavoro ed è tutto fuorchè la moglie convenzionale di un reverendo…
Prima Stagione Sub-ITA
1x01 On Your Knees, Forget The Fees -1x02 Salvation -1x03 Revolting -1x04 The One Show -1x05 Society
Genere: sit-com
Totale episodi: 6
Trama: Il reverendo Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander) è un vicario della Chiesa d’Inghilterra, da poco trasferito da un piccolo villaggio al mondo cittadino di St. Saviour nella parte Est di Londra. Adam capirà che è un lavoro incredibilmente difficile quello di essere un parroco cittadino bravo e moderno, ed è ugualmente difficile essere sposati ad uno come lui: Alex (Olivia Colman), moglie di Adam, fa il possibile per sostenere il marito, ma ha il suo lavoro ed è tutto fuorchè la moglie convenzionale di un reverendo…
Prima Stagione Sub-ITA
1x01 On Your Knees, Forget The Fees -1x02 Salvation -1x03 Revolting -1x04 The One Show -1x05 Society
TheRiches
Titolo serie: The Riches
Totale episodi: 13 (prima serie)
Genere: Commedia, Drammatico
Trama:
La famiglia Malloy è dedita all'arte della truffa, a partire dal capofamiglia, Wayne, fino all'ultimo dei tre figli, tutti impegnanti nello studio del mestiere di famiglia. Per una serie di circostanze fortuite, i Malloys riescono ad assumere l'identità di una famiglia molto ricca, i Riches. Cogliendo l'occasione al volo, i Malloy si trasferiscono in un quartiere dell'alta società in Lousiana, ma scoprono ben presto che i fasti e il glamour di questo stile di vita non sono privi di spigolature...
Prima Stagione [ITA]
1 Pilot - 2 Una Nuova Esistenza
Prima Stagione [sub-ITA]
1x01 Pilot -1x02 -1x03 - 1x04-1x05 -1x06 -1x07 -1x08-1x09-1x10-1x11 -1x12 - 1x13 Waiting for Dogot
Totale episodi: 13 (prima serie)
Genere: Commedia, Drammatico
Trama:
La famiglia Malloy è dedita all'arte della truffa, a partire dal capofamiglia, Wayne, fino all'ultimo dei tre figli, tutti impegnanti nello studio del mestiere di famiglia. Per una serie di circostanze fortuite, i Malloys riescono ad assumere l'identità di una famiglia molto ricca, i Riches. Cogliendo l'occasione al volo, i Malloy si trasferiscono in un quartiere dell'alta società in Lousiana, ma scoprono ben presto che i fasti e il glamour di questo stile di vita non sono privi di spigolature...
Prima Stagione [ITA]
1 Pilot - 2 Una Nuova Esistenza
Prima Stagione [sub-ITA]
1x01 Pilot -1x02 -1x03 - 1x04-1x05 -1x06 -1x07 -1x08-1x09-1x10-1x11 -1x12 - 1x13 Waiting for Dogot
Flowers For Christmas
Flowers for Christmas would make anyone smile; I know I would produce a huge smile on my face if I received a nice arrangement of flowers like the one posted above. Carnations and roses are popular during this season and I like those as well, but my favorites are lilies! Lilies are so pretty - actually I have never seen a flower that wasn't pretty.
You can surely find a lot of last minute deals at FTD. They even offer same-day delivery on some purchases, along with next day delivery - so you have time to make those very last minute gifts arrive on time, even the one pictured above!
It's A Twitter Mom Blog Hop - Add Your Twitter!
This has tons of entries already - please add yours as it is posted a few places! I am number 205 but I have automatic followback on Twitter, so once you follow me, my Twitter automatically follows you back! I just learned about the auto-followback and it has made sure that I haven't missed anyone and, with this, I have seen some very useful tweets!
Lots To Announce and Taking A Christmas Break - Read On
So Christmas is fastly approaching which means....Christmas break for school children. I will be taking a blogging Christmas break beginning December 23, 2010 and I will start back on January 3, 2011! I know that is a bit of time away from blogging but I am going to spend a lot of time spending time with my kids and family, along with organizing some huge events for my blog. I am going to try to get everything in order in my house ---eek and that means laundry too!!! As well as, searching and trying to get some great sponsors (which I already have a few) for MANY upcoming huge events!
Over the past several months, I have had an awesome time with my blog. I say the past few months because during that time, I have really put in some time on my blog, made a lot of great partnerships and friends along the way and I LOVE IT!!!!
Blogging has brought a whole new perspective on many things in my life and I honestly cannot imagine going through life not having my blog! Does that sound crazy? It is something that I am very passionate about and I hope to make it better and more fun and enjoyable for you guys as well - because YOU GUYS ROCK!
So with all of this being said, I have a few favors to ask from you:
Over the past several months, I have had an awesome time with my blog. I say the past few months because during that time, I have really put in some time on my blog, made a lot of great partnerships and friends along the way and I LOVE IT!!!!
Blogging has brought a whole new perspective on many things in my life and I honestly cannot imagine going through life not having my blog! Does that sound crazy? It is something that I am very passionate about and I hope to make it better and more fun and enjoyable for you guys as well - because YOU GUYS ROCK!
So with all of this being said, I have a few favors to ask from you:
- Only 2 days left to vote on the next huge blog event! It is a tight race between candles/scents and a home organization event! Home organization is winning by 1 vote...but it has been going back and forth as candles and scents tie with home organization but then another vote comes in for home organization and puts candles and scents down one! Soo.....if you haven't already, submit your vote. And, in the event of a tie, we will have two huge events for each!
- I am going to be placing another poll just below the event poll. I want to know what things you want to see more on Harvest For Tomorrow! I will leave this poll up until I get back on January 3, 2011. (Really, do you think I can stay away from blogging that long? I honestly do not know but I have good intentions in order to get some awesome events organized and be ready to post.)
- Finally, I want ALL OF YOU to have the best Christmas you have ever had! Enjoy the memories you make with your families and remember the "reason for the season". Remember those less unfortunate than you are and lend a helping hand if you have the resources. Remember your neighbor who is alone and take them some homemade food and cookies, spend a little time with them - it may mean everything to them. And I cannot wait to get back to see what Santa brought you all!
Merry Christmas and cannot wait to see you in the New Year because 2011 is going to be absolutely amazing!!!!!
Win With The Give The Word Bible Contest and Giveaway!!!
Tyndale House Publishers is working in coordination with some awesome giveaways - where tons of people can win. Check out this information:
With the Give the Word Bible Contest and Giveaway:
Click on the NLT Facebook page and "like" them to enter. Here is what you can win (taken from the Facebook page):
Enter our Bible Contest to win NLT Study Bibles, a Grand Prize trip to Orlando, FL, $250 in resources and more! Plus your vote will help three ministries Give the Word of God to those who desperately need it by generating a donation to Wycliffe Bible Translators, the Dream Center or Oasis International.
I think this is a great contest and not only could you possibly win, but there will be so many others out there that will benefit from this as well. There are so many languages that are in need of translation of the Bible, so many countries that do not receive Bibles and needs them, that this would be a win-win situation for everyone! So please go and "like" NLT on Facebook and help get the message out.
**By posting about this, I , too am entering into a contest from Tyndale House Publishers. Thank you for this great contest!**
With the Give the Word Bible Contest and Giveaway:
Click on the NLT Facebook page and "like" them to enter. Here is what you can win (taken from the Facebook page):
Enter our Bible Contest to win NLT Study Bibles, a Grand Prize trip to Orlando, FL, $250 in resources and more! Plus your vote will help three ministries Give the Word of God to those who desperately need it by generating a donation to Wycliffe Bible Translators, the Dream Center or Oasis International.
I think this is a great contest and not only could you possibly win, but there will be so many others out there that will benefit from this as well. There are so many languages that are in need of translation of the Bible, so many countries that do not receive Bibles and needs them, that this would be a win-win situation for everyone! So please go and "like" NLT on Facebook and help get the message out.
**By posting about this, I , too am entering into a contest from Tyndale House Publishers. Thank you for this great contest!**
Lecosecherestano
Titolo serie: Le cose che restano
Totale episodi: in corso..
Trama:
La storia di una famiglia che si divide e di una casa che si svuota, a seguito di un evento doloroso. Ma anche la storia di come, a poco a poco, la famiglia e la casa ritrovano vita e senso, lasciandosi abitare - e contaminare - da nuove esistenze. Nora, Andrea e Nino reagiscono con fatica e coraggio al disorientamento che li colpisce, cercando - fuori e oltre la famiglia - altri mondi, altri amori, altre spinte a vivere. Accanto ad essi si muovono i nuovi cittadini italiani, uomini e donne tra i venti e i quaranta anni, presi nel giro del lavoro che cРІР‚в„ў e non cРІР‚в„ў, della responsabilit e della moralit che si appannano, delle guerre che combattiamo senza dire che le combattiamo, dei popoli che vengono a noi dalla povert e ci interrogano...
Totale episodi: in corso..
Trama:
La storia di una famiglia che si divide e di una casa che si svuota, a seguito di un evento doloroso. Ma anche la storia di come, a poco a poco, la famiglia e la casa ritrovano vita e senso, lasciandosi abitare - e contaminare - da nuove esistenze. Nora, Andrea e Nino reagiscono con fatica e coraggio al disorientamento che li colpisce, cercando - fuori e oltre la famiglia - altri mondi, altri amori, altre spinte a vivere. Accanto ad essi si muovono i nuovi cittadini italiani, uomini e donne tra i venti e i quaranta anni, presi nel giro del lavoro che cРІР‚в„ў e non cРІР‚в„ў, della responsabilit e della moralit che si appannano, delle guerre che combattiamo senza dire che le combattiamo, dei popoli che vengono a noi dalla povert e ci interrogano...
[Episodio 01-Videoweed] -[Episodio 02-Videoweed] -[Episodio 03-Videoweed]
GliUltimiDelParadiso
Titolo serie: Gli Ultimi Del Paradiso
Totale episodi: 2
Oltre 1300 persone muoiono ogni anno in Italia di lavoro.Di questa realtà sappiamo pochissimo e quel poco si confonde fra responsabilità e silenzi interessati, colpe, bugie che rimbalzano all'attenzione e scivolano via in fretta
[Parte 1-Duckload-Novamov-Videoweed] - [Parte 2-Duckload-Novamov-Videoweed]
Totale episodi: 2
Oltre 1300 persone muoiono ogni anno in Italia di lavoro.Di questa realtà sappiamo pochissimo e quel poco si confonde fra responsabilità e silenzi interessati, colpe, bugie che rimbalzano all'attenzione e scivolano via in fretta
[Parte 1-Duckload-Novamov-Videoweed] - [Parte 2-Duckload-Novamov-Videoweed]
Vote On The Next Giveaway Event Here!
Only a few more days left of voting for my next blog event on Harvest For Tomorrow! Check the right sidebar (at the top) and it just takes ONE click to vote for what giveaway event you would like to see. Right now, home organization is in the lead with candles and scents following behind by one vote!!! Make your vote count and click today! =)
Sensational Sunday Follow
Sorry folks! I am a little late getting this up...for some reason, I am forgetting to post this until late afternoon on Sundays! =( Let's hope that next week I can start remembering sooner - I may start posting the link Saturday night so I can get a jump start for Sensational Sunday Follow!
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TheLittleHouse
Titolo serie: The Little House
Genere: Thriller
Totale episodi:2
Trama:Thriller psicologico in due parti basato su di un romanzo di Philippa GregoryLa storia si concentra sulla vita di quattro personaggi, Ruth (Lucy Griffiths Collision), una giovane donna i cui genitori sono morti tragicamente in un incidente d'auto quando lei era bambina, suo marito Patrick (Ruper Evans, Hellboy) e i suoi ricchi genitori Elizabeth (Francesca Annis, Dune, Cranford) e Frederick.I problemi iniziano quando i suoceri regalano loro un piccolo cottage alla fine del vialetto di casa loro, un luogo idilliaco ma per Ruth, che nel frattempo scopre di essere incinta, si rivela una gabbia da cui essere controllata dalla suocera.
Prima serie [sub-ITA]
[Parte 1-Duckload-Novamov-Videoweed] - [Parte 2-Duckload-Novamov-Videoweed]
Genere: Thriller
Totale episodi:2
Trama:Thriller psicologico in due parti basato su di un romanzo di Philippa GregoryLa storia si concentra sulla vita di quattro personaggi, Ruth (Lucy Griffiths Collision), una giovane donna i cui genitori sono morti tragicamente in un incidente d'auto quando lei era bambina, suo marito Patrick (Ruper Evans, Hellboy) e i suoi ricchi genitori Elizabeth (Francesca Annis, Dune, Cranford) e Frederick.I problemi iniziano quando i suoceri regalano loro un piccolo cottage alla fine del vialetto di casa loro, un luogo idilliaco ma per Ruth, che nel frattempo scopre di essere incinta, si rivela una gabbia da cui essere controllata dalla suocera.
Prima serie [sub-ITA]
[Parte 1-Duckload-Novamov-Videoweed] - [Parte 2-Duckload-Novamov-Videoweed]
One Week Until.....Until What???? Christmas Eve???!!!!???
Let It Snow......
Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
And since we've no place to go,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It doesn't show signs of stopping,
And I've bought some corn for popping,
The lights are turned way down low,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
When we finally kiss goodnight,
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight,
All the way home I'll be warm.
The fire is slowly dying,
And, my dear, we're still good-bying,
But as long as you love me so,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Well, I don't think my friends here in southern West Virginia will appreciate the Let It Snow song. We have been slammed recently with snow, so much that our kids only had one school day this week as the other four days have been canceled due to snow conditions.
I cannot believe that it is only one week until Christmas Eve and 1-week and 1-day until CHRISTMAS!!!!
We are really looking forward to Christmas this year. As most of you have read, my mom was diagnosed with multiple myeloma this past Summer. It has been hard on all of us. It is an incurable cancer. My mom has been my best friend for so long that I cannot imagine living life without her. So this Christmas, we will be spending Christmas Eve with her and my dad. Okay - we only live like 15 minutes away, but it will be a good time.
We open our gifts on Christmas Eve night and let Santa come during the night so the kids will have gifts from Santa on Christmas morning. We are planning on doing all of this and then having our Christmas Dinner at my mom and dad's house with family. So I am really looking forward to it!!! I just keep praying that everyone is well for those few days as Thanksgiving everyone was sick - especially my mom and dad.
So - here is a question - do you open your gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? My best friend thinks that we are crazy for opening them on Christmas Eve - but I have done this ever since I can remember... =)
Friendly Friday - It's A Blog Hop!
Thanks for joining the Friendly Friday celebration hosted by Xenia at Thanks, Mail Carrier, Christi at Frugal Novice and Charla at Healthy Home Blog! We invite you to join us every Friday to make more friends in blogville, get more blog followers and follow other great blogs out there.
To join in the Friendly Friday celebration, include your family-friendly link in our list, follow the hostesses in the first 3 spots and then start blog hopping! Visit other blogs on the list and comment to give them some blog love. Then take a minute to follow them through Google Friend Connect - this is a good way to keep up with other blogs, but also lets us show support to each other! Please DO NOT list your giveaways here, links must be to either your homepage or your Friday posting with your blog title. All others will be deleted.
When people comment on your blog and let you know they're a part of Friendly Friday, return the favor and follow them back. This way everyone gets traffic and followers out of participating, and it's a win-win situation. We would love for you to also grab our Friendly Friday button and post it on your blog and/or in a post - the more bloggers that find out about Friendly Friday and participate, the better!
To join in the Friendly Friday celebration, include your family-friendly link in our list, follow the hostesses in the first 3 spots and then start blog hopping! Visit other blogs on the list and comment to give them some blog love. Then take a minute to follow them through Google Friend Connect - this is a good way to keep up with other blogs, but also lets us show support to each other! Please DO NOT list your giveaways here, links must be to either your homepage or your Friday posting with your blog title. All others will be deleted.
When people comment on your blog and let you know they're a part of Friendly Friday, return the favor and follow them back. This way everyone gets traffic and followers out of participating, and it's a win-win situation. We would love for you to also grab our Friendly Friday button and post it on your blog and/or in a post - the more bloggers that find out about Friendly Friday and participate, the better!
The Boy's Store Review
I am a mom of two boys, ages 8 and 2-1/2. I have searched and searched to find some cute shops for boys but they are hard to find; however, there are tons of cute shops for girls all over the place. I was searching, that is, until I found The Boy's Store online - the premier site for boy's clothing and accessories.
Just look at some of these awesome things they have for boys:
This is a nice shirt! Varsity Shirt by Cadet Seven. You can check this shirt out HERE. You can get this for $20.00.
And check out these adorable socks - but they have all kinds - from emergency vehicles to creepy crawly socks in their Country Kids Collection. You can check the socks out HERE. These are on sale now for $3.15.
They even have organic clothing that is made with 100% organic cotton. Check this cute set out and it is half-price right now. Click HERE. You can get this set for $11.00.
The very nice folks at The Boy's Store sent me a shirt for my older son to review. I have tested it by his wearing of it and me washing it multiple times and it has held up wonderfully! The quality of the shirt is great! And the selection they have is unlike any other place that I have seen. Here is the shirt that Jonathan received:
The Mustang Layered Shirt by Dogwood. It is awesome! The details are great! And, again, there is very nice quality in this shirt. You can find out more about this shirt by clicking HERE. You can get it for $31.00.
We do have our eye on another shirt - Jonathan will be starting basketball in just a few weeks and his favorite color is green, so I think this will be an awesome shirt to get him, what do you think?
Basketball Shirt by Cadet Seven. You can get this shirt by clicking HERE for $20.00. He is actually standing beside of me now saying "I really want that shirt, Mom!"
So if you have a boy or several boys, check out The Boy's Store for clothing accessory needs as they really do have a great selection that you just are not going to find anywhere else.
Where Can I Find The Boy's Store?
Online: The Boy's Store
Facebook: The Boy's Store on Facebook
E-Bay: The Boy's Store on E-Bay
Newsletter Subscription: The Boy's Store Newsletter Subscription
**I would like to thank The Boy's Store for sending me the awesome shirt as mentioned above to review. In no way was my review influenced by receiving a free item. These opinions are 100% my own, as your may differ.**
Some GREAT Deals Today!!!!
- Yankee Candle has their Buy 2 Get 2 Free sale coupon up for large and medium jar candles, as well as $1.00 votives and tarts. I love Yankee Candle......Go HERE to print your coupon!
- Bath and Body Works has tons of great deals - Buy 3 get 3 Free Signature Collection of lotions, sprays, etc. Plus you can get 2 14.5 oz jar candles for $20, Antibacterial soap - 4 for $15 or 6 for $20. Click HERE to check out there deals.
- Amazon.com has some awesome deals: Check these out:
Play-Doh Puppies Playset was $14.99 now it is $4.99. Click HERE.
Nerf N-Strike Vulcan EBF-25 Dart Blaster - was $49.99 now $24.99. Click HERE for this deal.
Fuzzoodles Jumbo Plus Construction Kit - was $27.99, now is $6.99!!! Click HERE.
Check out Amazon.com for more great deals! They have tons of great items on sale!
AlltheSmallThings
Titolo serie: All the Small Things
Totale episodi: 6
Trama:
Ambientata in una cittadina del Nord britannico, la serie segue le vite dei membri del coro locale, guidato da Michael Caddick (Neil Pearson), che è sposato con Esther (Sarah Lancashire), anche lei membro del coro. Dopo che Michael conosce Layla (Sarah Alexander), decide di innalzare il livello medio del coro: Esther si troverà ben presto a guidare un nuovo coro con ex-membri del coro del marito…
Prima Stagione [Sub-ITA]
1x01 All The Small Things -1x02 Swing, Swing -1x03 Sloop John B - 1x04 What's My Age Again? - 1x05 - 1x06
Totale episodi: 6
Trama:
Ambientata in una cittadina del Nord britannico, la serie segue le vite dei membri del coro locale, guidato da Michael Caddick (Neil Pearson), che è sposato con Esther (Sarah Lancashire), anche lei membro del coro. Dopo che Michael conosce Layla (Sarah Alexander), decide di innalzare il livello medio del coro: Esther si troverà ben presto a guidare un nuovo coro con ex-membri del coro del marito…
Prima Stagione [Sub-ITA]
1x01 All The Small Things -1x02 Swing, Swing -1x03 Sloop John B - 1x04 What's My Age Again? - 1x05 - 1x06
Please Pray For A Fellow Blogger's Loss and My Personal Thoughts
I just read the most heart-wrenching account of events that one could ever read...a mother telling about the tragic events, that happened so suddenly, which lead to the death of her almost 2-year-old baby boy. That alone should make one stop what they are doing and shed a tear. But actually reading the events, it felt like I was there - that I was a bystander in everything that was taking place.
As I read each word, another tear would fall and I do not even know this mother or this family, but the words she wrote were something that tore at my heart like nothing I have ever known. I was thinking to myself, "if I feel this sad and heartbroken without even knowing the family, how is this mother and her family going to survive such a tragic event?" And then the answer came to me almost immediately - God will lead them.
At the end of her blog post, she mentioned that she and her family were very careful as they would cut up hot dogs and grapes so he would not get choked (I still do this as well), and how they always protected their children. But she made it quite clear, which really made me think about my household, about household hazards that could really harm a child. And there is a huge household hazard ---- in my boys' room. There is this older TV (not the flat-type TV) that is on top of an armoire....And just the other day, I thought to myself that this probably was not the best place for it but I did not do anything about it. Those things can't happen to us, right?!?!? WRONG! Needless to say, that TV is coming down and fast! Please, please, please check your house and make sure everything is safe and secure. Please.
So, as parents, in the midst of the dirty dishes, the four extra loads of laundry that need to be done and put away, and all of the chaos that is involved at times in raising our children, we need to be thankful for those moments - for those moments are our lives!
I would like to have this candle on my page for a memory candle. And I would like to ask all of you to take a few moments and pray for this family. Without a doubt these parents were wonderful and it was just a freak tragic accident that sent a little boy to be an angel. May God be with them! Now go hug and kiss your kids and let the chaotic moments be as they shall be...and enjoy them because we sure wouldn't want them any other way.
As I read each word, another tear would fall and I do not even know this mother or this family, but the words she wrote were something that tore at my heart like nothing I have ever known. I was thinking to myself, "if I feel this sad and heartbroken without even knowing the family, how is this mother and her family going to survive such a tragic event?" And then the answer came to me almost immediately - God will lead them.
At the end of her blog post, she mentioned that she and her family were very careful as they would cut up hot dogs and grapes so he would not get choked (I still do this as well), and how they always protected their children. But she made it quite clear, which really made me think about my household, about household hazards that could really harm a child. And there is a huge household hazard ---- in my boys' room. There is this older TV (not the flat-type TV) that is on top of an armoire....And just the other day, I thought to myself that this probably was not the best place for it but I did not do anything about it. Those things can't happen to us, right?!?!? WRONG! Needless to say, that TV is coming down and fast! Please, please, please check your house and make sure everything is safe and secure. Please.
So, as parents, in the midst of the dirty dishes, the four extra loads of laundry that need to be done and put away, and all of the chaos that is involved at times in raising our children, we need to be thankful for those moments - for those moments are our lives!
I would like to have this candle on my page for a memory candle. And I would like to ask all of you to take a few moments and pray for this family. Without a doubt these parents were wonderful and it was just a freak tragic accident that sent a little boy to be an angel. May God be with them! Now go hug and kiss your kids and let the chaotic moments be as they shall be...and enjoy them because we sure wouldn't want them any other way.
Next Giveaway Event Poll - Please Add Your Vote!
I posted a new poll on my top right sidebar of what giveaway event you would like to see next on my blog. Please vote for your favorite, as it will take less than a second or two.
I had soooo much fun with the 12 Days of Christmast Event that I feel lost now with nothing to do.... =)
The poll will be up for one week so please vote!
Thanks to all of my readers and followers! I really appreciate you guys!
I had soooo much fun with the 12 Days of Christmast Event that I feel lost now with nothing to do.... =)
The poll will be up for one week so please vote!
Thanks to all of my readers and followers! I really appreciate you guys!
TunaTreats Premium Shaved Bonito Flakes From CitiKitty Review and Giveaway
I was very excited when I was contacted by CitiKitty to do a review for their TunaTreats! And, I knew Baxter, my 13-year-old cat, would love it as well. Well, I was hoping he would love it as he is extremely finicky!
The nice folks at CitiKitty sent me a 2 oz. jar of their TunaTreats. Here is a little bit about them (taken from their website):
These premium grade bonito flakes will keep your cat coming back and begging for more! Not only will TunaTreats please the most finicky feline but they are great for them too! No additives, preservative or by-products TunaTreats are a high-protein cat treat that will make your cats coat silky smooth.
Our tuna flakes are shaved into large pieces which cats prefer. Our easy to handle grip jar is the perfect for easy handling and treat dispensing. Sealed tight for optimum freshness you are guaranteed to love our bonito flakes. Reward your cat and their health with this all-natural treat today!
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Features
•Packaged in a 2 oz Easy-to-Grip Jar
•The Largest Flakes Around
•A Healthy High Protein Treat
•Promotes a Silky Coat
•No Additives or Fillers
•No Refrigeration Required
•FREE SHIPPING on orders of $100 or more!
Here are a few pictures of Baxter with his first taste of TunaTreats (first, I would like to apologize for the quality of the pictures - not sure what is going on with my camera - and I would like to apologize for the big wrinkle in my tablecloth - seriously, when I opened this jar, Baxter literally hit the table running on my dining room table....I had not seen him move like that in a long time....hahaha)....I think with these pictures, you get how he rates these TunaTreats!
He was not taking a break to breath. He was literally gulping these flakes down!
This is too funny! I caught him as he had a flake on his tongue..lol. Again, I apologize for the blurriness - he was walking away after he had eaten his snacks!
Yeah, he is a bit BIG but very, very picky!
Settling down for a nice nap after getting his belly full! =) He sleeps like this a lot!
And, CitiKitty offers other products. I have my eye on the CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit! Baxter will NOT use a litterbox as he thinks it is dirty apparently; he goes to the door, meows, and we let him out. But he HATES to go out in the rain or snow and we are slammed right now with snow. So I may just be checking that out!
Now here is your chance to win a 2 oz. jar of TunaTreats, thanks to the fine folks at CitiKitty!
Contest Rules
MANDATORY ENTRY:
1. Go to CitiKitty by clicking HERE and tell me something you would like or something you learned from their site.
2. Giveaway ends on Sunday, Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. (EST).
3. Open to U.S. residents.
BONUS ENTRIES:
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2. Follow me on Twitter here. TWO BONUS entries for this - leave a separate comment for each one. ALSO - tweet about my giveaway, include the link in a comment for two more bonus entries. Total Twitter entries equals FOUR.
3. Follow CitiKitty on Twitter by clicking HERE.
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6. Follow me via GFC (sidebar).
7. Write a blog post about my giveaway and include your link in the comment section with at least 4 hours prior to the end of the giveaway- 5 bonus entries!
Make sure you leave your email address in all comments so, if you are the winner, I can contact you.
***I received the above-mentioned product for review purposes. Receiving the item for review did not influence my decision in any way. These opinions are 100% my own. Thank you CitiKitty for allowing me to do this review and host this great giveaway!***
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