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The Curse of Facebook
Published on 2012-04-18 07:45:00
How do I say this? Facebook is the devil. A brilliant, evil, time sucking devil. That I love, dearly. It's one of my favorite ways to waste time: I love seeing all the people I've ever met ever in the history of the world, lined up in small clips so that I can easily stalk their existence, breaking our relationship down in small, single sentence quips that belie the true tempestuous nature of > read more
Things You'll Never Get to Eat Again
Published on 2012-04-17 10:51:00
My grandmother was a terrible cook. I say that with the utmost of love and respect. The fact that she rarely did it may have had something to do with it, but in the span of my life, I remember more disasters than dishes. There was the Thanksgiving stuffing that floated in a pool of muddy liquid with large chunks of garlic and onion floating on the top...the salty soap soup that she produced in > read more
Deals too good to pass up at Giant this week
Published on 2012-04-16 13:17:00
Even in my non-couponing state, there are some deals that are just too good to pass up! Included this week: FREE 2 oz packages of Oscar Meyer lunch meat. They are buy 4, get $4 off instantly. Priced at just a dollar each, these are instantly free. Note: this is NOT in your circular, the deal will be detailed out on store tags. The $1 lunch meat may not have the tags, but you will see the > read more
Truvia Natural Sweetener Product Review via Influenster
Published on 2012-04-13 10:46:00
Are you sick of me talking about how much I love Influenster yet? I was chosen to participate in the February LoveVoxBox program: Vox Boxes are awesome. Basically, it's a box of FULL SIZE products, for you to try and tell about. Anyone who knows me, knows my love of free stuff, so this is easily my fave website. You don't have to have a blog to participate, so please, go, sign up, and see what > read more
Stockpile goods up for grabs: Place your bids here!
Published on 2012-04-12 12:16:00
It's getting closer, and closer, and closer: six weeks is NOT a lot of time to pare an entire household down to a trailer. I've got a stockpile roughly the size of the entire house to get rid of, forms of currency accepted include bartering, begging, pleading, whining. All bids should include a form of barter: for instance, what you want, plus what you are willing to do for it, and possibly a > read more
Gillette Venus Olay Razor Review via Influenster
Published on 2012-04-11 12:37:00
I know, I seriously can't shut up about Influenster, but they keep sending me SWEET packages of goodies to try out! I was selected to receive a love voxbox and try out some really fantastic products. They have some awesome twitter parties, too, so check it out if you get a shot. The Venus Olay razor was my second favorite product in the box. I was a little weirded out by it: the last time I > read more
The Big Move...possibly
Published on 2012-04-10 12:41:00
Okay, as of now everyone that needed to know does know- we are seriously considering a cross country move for my husband's company at the end of May/beginning of June. He works for a major wireless carrier and they are closing the location he works at. The job situation around here is not the worst in the country, but still pretty grim, and we are wracking our brains daily trying to figure things > read more
No coupons this week!
Published on 2012-04-04 12:57:00
Holiday weekends, there are no coupon inserts. No papers to buy :) > read more
What I'm thankful for today-pancake breakfasts and smart little girls
Published on 2012-04-03 09:32:00
In the midst of all that is going on right now (more on that later), I need to take a minute to think about how thankful I am about all I have. Oh, I keep saying, "more on that later" because there are huge changes coming in our lives, big, epic changes and I have to actually TALK to everyone involved rather than posting a blog post and then dealing with my phone ringing off the hook. So until I > read more
What I'm buying this week: Giant and CVS.
Published on 2012-04-01 20:48:00
Have you started getting your coupons? If you have, there are some good deals to be had. At Giant I'll be buying: 3 Packages of Italian sausage and brats. 4 packages of Huggies baby wipes 5 packages of Dixie plates and cups 1 spiral sliced ham 12 packages of Capri Sun drinks 1 kraft bbq sauce I will use: 3 Buy 3 get 1 free Capri sun coupons. (got these two weeks ago, Express Times) 2 ($1) off 2 > read more
Couponing; Step 1- get coupons
Published on 2012-03-26 18:13:00
Okay, uber-success! Day 2 or 3 or 4 or something and I'm posting again. Well, I've actually started several posts, but getting them all the way done without having a meltdown is kind of an issue. So, this is one of those deal getting posts aimed at all the t-mobile people about to be either jobless, or surprisingly on an almost impromptu road trip to the land of enchantment. (more on that later) > read more
Maybe you should start blogging again....
Published on 2012-03-23 09:57:00
This is something I've heard a bunch of times. And I tried...really I did. But there were sunshine-y days and little girl smiles and deals to be had and errands to be run and all the little bits of life that make the world turn to be done. *Big, deep sigh.* The truth is, I didn't NEED to blog right that minute. I had many busy things to do, things that kept my interest and took the place of the > read more
One word. Pinterest.
Published on 2012-01-22 00:17:00
I knew I should have waited until my diet was over to join. I don't NEED to look at an entire blog dedicated to smores. But I am. At 115 am. This is NEVER GOOD. Oh, but the pictures are worth looking at, so go, for the love of all that is holy, go! > read more
#TeamAmelia
Published on 2012-01-17 09:55:00
For those of you who don't know, I'm a moderator for the small Make a Difference group on Cafemom. That's where I first saw this story posted, last night, and it's a heartbreaker. I'm going to direct you, now, to the story in Mom's own words. I can't actually finish this story without crying, can't look at my sweet girls without thinking for the millionth time how blessed I am in their health, > read more
Rainy Day Blues
Published on 2012-01-17 09:25:00
It's a cold, wet, rainy, icy, gross day. What a let down from yesterday's fun at Philly's Please touch museum! We've been up for exactly one hour, the house is already trashed, the kids are screaming at each other, "It's my turn!!!! It's my turn!!!! It's my turn!!!!" I've taken to ignoring them. I've got a lot to do! A house to clean, laundry to get done, posts to do, blog comments to return, > read more
This week's crazy coupon shopping results!
Published on 2012-01-15 15:45:00
Coupon shopping can be a real, well, pain the ass. (pardon the language) Last night I went to Shoprite with a stack of about 80 coupons, waited patiently in line, 80 items, 80 coupons, and watched the cashier sort the coupons, scan half the coupons, and put the other half in his drawer without scanning them. I told him quietly of his mistake, he denied it, and rather than argue the point, I let > read more
What's the worst thing you've ever done to your kid?
Published on 2012-01-14 10:22:00
You know the thing I'm talking about. The moment that you KNOW will be the moment that sends them to the therapist. The moment that you know at least half of their college fund is going to go to an older lady in a tie-dye hoop skirt that burns incense and makes a $100 an hour to say, "and how does that make you feel?" Well, we had that moment last night. I got home from work around one thirty, > read more
NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine Review via Influenster
Published on 2012-01-11 23:19:00
I've already told you how much I love INFLUENSTER, right? Well, in my Holiday Voxbox I received a fabulous, full size Liquid Lipshine, a VERY reasonably priced beauty editor favorite, with pure pigments and vitamin E designed to create a 3D effect. It's got a lovely, high shine gloss and I found the taste/smell to be a very appealing vanilla scent. It lasted a good bit of time, and at $2.49, > read more
Montagne Jeunnesse Passion Peel Off Review
Published on 2012-01-11 23:03:00
I've recently become an Influenster. What's that, you ask? Why, it's a great influencer program that sends out boxes of goodies for you to try, called a VoxBox, and then you give them a solid go and let the companies know how you liked them. So far, I've been VERY happy with my first voxbox!!!! So I got this peel off masque in my first voxbox, and I haven't seen a peel off masque I liked since > read more
I am tired. Very, very tired.
Published on 2012-01-11 11:08:00
It seemed like such a very, very, very good idea to complete four of my six planned shopping trips last night, on both the way to work and on the way home. I lazily hung out at work till around midnight, and then decided to STILL do all my shopping. The result? Tons of cheap organic cereal, low fat hfcs-free yogurts for the kiddos, cheap soda for the hubs, drugstore goodies for the oldest and > read more
Broadway imPRESS nail review- my first review back!
Published on 2012-01-09 20:21:00
Okay, I started a new review blog, since I randomly abandoned this one while I experimented with working from home, and while I was doing that, I stumbled on this great product review site called Influenster. They sent me this gigantic package full of complimentary treats to try and tell about, easily the best sample box I've ever received. They call them voxboxes. I tried on the imPRESS nails, > read more
Okay, it's been five months...
Published on 2012-01-09 11:31:00
It's been ages, right? Well, I took (and quit) a job talking politics at Cafemom, then I took (and kept) a job talking charities (also at cafemom). Having left this missive alone for months, I've decided to pick it back up and start again. Just like that. I've got some product reviews to do, I've been couponing like a maniac, and in the five or six short months that I've left this alone, the > read more
Yup, shopping again!
Published on 2011-07-01 19:46:00
What a day today has been! The little girls are avoiding me because I'm in a BAD mood. That means I've been cleaning. I hate cleaning, but with the amount I shop if I don't do it occasionally the cast of Hoarders is going to show up with a social wor > read more
My poor blog is languishing here...but there's one freebie I had to write about.
Published on 2011-06-30 12:37:00
I promise a good update tomorrow. Maybe. Right now, I'm enjoying my kids for the summmer. Out to the kiddie pool I go! Freebies for today! You must, must, must, take all your fabulous photos over to mixbook to create a 8.5X11 landscape hardcover boo > read more
Tampon Rockets and why you should be nice to the couponer in front of you.
Published on 2011-06-25 11:35:00
8) She's employing more people than you are with her transaction. That's right, when you whip out your cash, you're only giving the cashier a job. Coupons take many more people to process. Woohoo! for the economy. 8) $150 in coupons stimulates the e > read more
I'm not happy with Giant right now. Not even a little bit.
Published on 2011-06-22 15:12:00
Giant is still running their Hershey Park promo through Saturday. I've already acquired two free tickets. I would like to purchase another seventy five dollars worth of product to obtain another two free tickets. Do you hear me, Giant? I'm attemptin > read more
Today's could-have-been--free-CVS trip.
Published on 2011-06-21 10:24:00
Two bottles of Pantene conditioner three garnier facial products 1 pack of gum 1 box of power bars 1 LA Looks gel Out of pocket, $2.93!!! It could have been free, because I had another four dollar Extra Buck, but I didn't want to waste the dollar. > read more
Unethical couponing sucks.
Published on 2011-06-21 08:34:00
Taking a moment on ethics. Listen, people. I've seen a lot of online couponers talking about "cashier profiling" and things of this nature, hoping that the cashier will double coupons accidentally that do not double and let things slide that shouldn > read more
Completely Free Hershey Park Tickets!
Published on 2011-06-21 08:13:00
My husband one-upped me this morning. While I am going through back flips trying to secure four free passes to Hershey park at Giant for the least amount possible, he looks at me and says... You own a Pontiac, so we can free. Just follow the link > read more
And my Sunday Morning of shopping comes to a close.
Published on 2011-06-19 11:34:00
Four AM came early today, folks, and I have to say I've gotten tons accomplished. I picked up my papers, went to four other stores, took my husband out for Father's day, got my good deed in for the day, and am slightly grumpy about my Shoprite trip, > read more
Granite Counter Cleaner Review and Giveaway!
Published on 2011-06-15 23:00:00
Granite counter tops are a wonderful thing, you know? Very rare is something so beautiful so utilitarian. They have a tendency to streak, though, and that's not something you want in a beautiful granite counter. You really want a streak free shine, a > read more
Thursday hopping
Published on 2011-06-15 19:08:00
Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey Review and Giveaway
Published on 2011-06-15 18:59:00
I've turned into quite the Tropical Traditions junkie. They really have the best products around, and I love the ethics of the company. This time they sent me for review, a jar of organic raw honey. What else can I say, but YUM! Their products never > read more
Prefense Hand Sanitizer, Review and Giveaway!
Published on 2011-06-15 18:30:00
I usually have hand sanitizer blues. The stuff usually leaves my hands feeling kind of...gross. Sticky. Like 80's hair, only skin-like. This is never good. I'm also not a fan of the alcohol cocktail hand sanitizer contains. It's really harsh on skin, > read more
I got to SLEEP!!!!!
Published on 2011-06-13 10:09:00
Today is going to be the best day in the history of the world! Miss Angel Baby slept through the night! My heart is POUNDING with energy. I can't even describe this feeling, it's so good. I think I'm just going to bask. And clean. But not before I > read more
Tomorrow's Deals
Published on 2011-06-11 20:38:00
It appears it will, after all, be an early morning for me, tomorrow. Despite my inclination to NEVER EVER return to Shoprite again, they have wooed me with their promises of cheap-to-free goods and whole Filet on sale. Yes, I have every intention o > read more
Cashiers with bad manners and good deals at Shoprite.
Published on 2011-06-10 10:54:00
First off, thanks for the well wishes. The jackhammer in my head has subsided to a dull thump, so I think the antibiotics may be doing their job. My results today at Shoprite were pretty darn fabulous, even if I do say so myself, and I'm done shoppi > read more
Extreme Couponing has done damage to my psyche. I may sue.
Published on 2011-06-09 19:14:00
Okay, I realize that I've not written in a half a week, and that's terrible in the blogging world, but I'm really sick. Okay, not actually, really sick in a life-threatening since, but the cold that wiped me out two weeks ago morphed into a sinus inf > read more
Rainy Day S'mores (or s'mores for when Daddy is at work)
Published on 2011-06-05 18:56:00
If I had to pick two things that made me think of summer, it would be hot dogs and s'mores. I know, I'm a walking cliche, but that's okay. After a long, long, long day of shopping and fruitless cleaning and cooking and yet more fruitless cleaning, > read more
Today's results!!!
Published on 2011-06-05 09:44:00
Total out of pocket: $7.02 Walgreens 4 bottles of body wash, 2 deodorants, 4 bags of Chex Mix, two packages of erasers (not shown), 1 Sobe life water, and two bottles of vitamins, and one razor. Two bottles of mouthwash, two tubes of toothpaste, fo > read more
Tomorrow's game plan!
Published on 2011-06-04 13:12:00
I'm looking for a big haul this week, ladies and gentlemen, so let's get started! Giant deals: It's dairy month! That means five dollars off when you buy 7 dairy items. I can make this work! According to one blog, the dananino yogurts my daughters A > read more
Thursday blog hopping!
Published on 2011-06-01 19:19:00
You have to leave me a comment with your blog in it if it's not on your profile! I can't visit you back if you don't tell me where to go! > read more
Why I don't eat out.
Published on 2011-06-01 18:27:00
It's hot today... broiling, cheese melting hot. I'm behind on my house work, I'm behind in my blogging, I'm tired, and I've generally got that disgusted, sweaty, smelly, summer-y feeling, today on June first. That's supposed to come about August, y > read more
Help for Hailey. (Please read and help if you can.)
Published on 2011-06-01 13:47:00
Copy and pasted post from Kelly at I've become my mother. So, it's definitely someone else's work because I'm too short on time right now to put any effort into it and it's an important thing. Please go over to her site to see the whole story. "This > read more
Cracker Catastrophes and other deals.
Published on 2011-05-29 11:21:00
Ladies and gentlemen, My day should be half over. Or at least, that's the way it feels. Five AM came early, and I rose with a flutter in my chest in search of the week's deals. I am EXHAUSTED, and am really just beginning my day with the little lad > read more
Ronzoni $1/1 Coupon
Published on 2011-05-28 13:53:00
If you like them on facebook. It's a bricks coupon: It will print twice. > read more
Coupons, deals, and potential disasters.
Published on 2011-05-27 11:32:00
Companies everywhere, you should be very afraid. One group of gray haired ladies and black nailed teenagers stand between you, and complete and utter bottom line ruin. And they are taking you there, one slow and steady step at a time. Exhibit A: I > read more
I had a brilliantly funny piece written for today about all my couponing, and my computer ate it.
Published on 2011-05-26 13:50:00
So back to cleaning I go. I'll rewrite and visit all your lovely blogs tomorrow. > read more
Scott's Liquid Gold Review
Published on 2011-05-24 10:34:00
I stopped buying furniture polish YEARS ago. It was one of those minutes when you have a finite amount of money in your wallet and an infinite amount of items on your list, and you have to choose between another meal for your kid and another cleane > read more
Getting the Deals.
Published on 2011-05-23 20:05:00
I haven't been doing a lot of Walgreens shopping, because the nearest one is 9 miles away. Of course, some weeks it's worth it, and this is one of them. I set out this morning, note it being MONDAY, and hit two separate Walgreens. Both were out of > read more
Frugal Fun
Published on 2011-05-22 13:50:00
Have you ever been to a car show? My husband adores the lines and lines of assorted pristine cars arranged with their hoods up for his viewing pleasure. I'm not much of a car person, but give me something the kids can do for free fun, and I'm there. > read more
Shameless ad in hope of winning a really great prize from Leslie Loves Veggies
Published on 2011-05-21 11:56:00
Anyone who knows me knows I bleed espresso. Leslie loves Veggies is giving a way a Barista Bath and Body Gift Set, and I want it pretty badly. Wish me luck! and I'll wish you the same! > read more
Swagbucks Event!
Published on 2011-05-20 17:02:00
You all know how much I love swagbucks, right? It fits right in with my couponing and my moderator tasks. You search, you win swagbucks, you buy gift cards with them. Makes the money go just a little bit further, you know? Well, they're having thems > read more
I'm trying out a new method of couponing.
Published on 2011-05-19 09:10:00
I spent, and I'm very serious here, probably fifteen hours last week couponing. Too much time. I didn't give up my beloved career for bonus time cutting paper into squares. I'm trying something new this week- I've got a big file portfolio, and I'm > read more
And the day of bargaining comes to an end.
Published on 2011-05-18 23:04:00
I'm tired. Late night last night, early morning this morning, and a long day of battling with multiple cashiers has left me tired, frustrated, and a little concerned with the education system in America. I literally had to argue, with a human, in e > read more
Mommying.
Published on 2011-05-18 14:33:00
There have been no funny stories lately, people, and I'm sorry about that. We're settling into kind of a rut in the quickly becoming old new place, and at this point all of my funny stories make me sound like a whiny brat. Miss Angel Baby is about > read more
A Couple of great deals for you! While your stopping by...
Published on 2011-05-16 20:17:00
Target has clothing coupons available on their website. There's three dollars off Merona and two dollars off ladies tops, as well as three dollars off men's and women's sandals priced fifteen dollars or higher. Also, a friend of mine let me know abou > read more
Tuesday Hopping!
Published on 2011-05-16 19:13:00
Once again girls, I'm totally focused! Let me know what you need done! a new twitter follower, a giveaway entered? Leave me a comment and I'm there! > read more
Cute Handmade Bows
Published on 2011-05-16 12:05:00
Between all my couponing, I'm really funny about supporting home businesses. I like to give my money to the little guy, and really don't like buying from China. I picked up these bows for my daughter's 4th birthday, but set the package aside and sh > read more
CVS deals and (more) gas points.
Published on 2011-05-15 10:16:00
So, I got my butt up at 7:45 this morning to make it to CVS as it opened. The cashier confirmed that I am NOT the only deal seeker in the Slate Belt. In fact, I plowed past a distracted woman in a pick up truck who was suspiciously eyeing up my diape > read more
How to get 3,300 gas points in one week.
Published on 2011-05-13 21:30:00
Times are tough, my friends. I don't have to tell you that. Hopefully gas WILL go down soon, but until then, "pain at the pump" is such an overused cliche that I almost have guilt just from typing it. Gas prices suck. The higher they go, the tight > read more
Happy (now belated) Mother's Day....to me! (And to all of you as well :) )
Published on 2011-05-11 20:09:00
I got my mixbook hardcover landscape book today. How apropos! (I started writing this post Mother's day morning) And what a gift it is. This is one of those things I toyed around with giving as a gift. You know, make the pretty book, give the pretty > read more
Thursday Blog Hopping!
Published on 2011-05-11 19:14:00
I'm totally focused this week, ladies! If you want a visit, leave me a note. If you have a giveaway you want entries for, I'm on it. If you have a review that needs a comment leave a note. A twitter follower? I'm there! Just make sure you follow me b > read more
Seven things I didn't know about vacation.
Published on 2011-05-10 11:07:00
Is that they are infinitely more work than they sound. For instance, I spent about a week packing for every conceivable circumstance, shopping, sorting summer clothes, and just generally getting ready. While I did all this, some of my daily chores > read more
So, we're at the beach....
Published on 2011-05-07 19:29:00
Do you know what's even BETTER than your first time at the beach? Your first time at the beach with kids. I'm just having a blast. The boardwalk is the most amazing thing in the universe. The sand...the sand is just the most brilliant thing in the > read more
Another great tropical traditions product!
Published on 2011-05-06 05:40:00
I'm sitting in a hotel room, down at Wildwood, New Jersey. The baby crashed, hard, at 8 pm last night after a LONG afternoon of playing and walking on the boardwalk. So, she made up for her early bed time by getting up at 4 am. The sun is peaking ove > read more
What's going on in my blogland...
Published on 2011-05-04 15:18:00
Ladies and gentlemen, the world is a semi-stressful, busy place. And I have found a place that I am truly sensitive-assault on my character. You want to find a way under my skin? Call me dishonest. Call me lazy. Allude to me not being the single mos > read more
Restaurant.com deal
Published on 2011-05-03 11:26:00
Use code "MOM" at checkout to get a $25 gift card for $2. 80% off! > read more
Today's CVS trip.
Published on 2011-05-02 09:42:00
Okay, I did this in two trips, but I kind of messed it up. I meant to buy the ALL detergent in the first trip, so I could use the extra buck on the second trip, but I put the coupon in the wrong pile. So I have an extra dollar off coupon for the next > read more
Did you get a Sunday Paper?
Published on 2011-05-01 21:19:00
If you didn't get one this week, I urge you to run out and get one. This weeks has a Pepsi/Tostitos insert, and several stores are doing yummy promotions to tie in. I'll post my deals later on in the week, but you can't get the deals if you don't hav > read more
Okay, this one I'm excited about.
Published on 2011-04-30 11:32:00
At this point I've got a half dozen products laying around waiting to be written about. My Tropical Traditions coconut chips came yesterday, a huge, just gigantic 2.5 gallon bucket of coarsely shredded coconut. I can't WAIT to get moving on that one, > read more
Saturday Hopping
Published on 2011-04-29 16:49:00
Please follow publicly and leave a comment to let me know where to find you! > read more
The Internet Makes the World a Small Place.
Published on 2011-04-28 12:13:00
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Alabama right now, specifically a couple of ladies I've gotten to know and like in the ladies' political forum I moderate. Two of them are missing, and the forums are quiet as many of the mommies are gat > read more
A Loss.
Published on 2011-04-27 21:25:00
We had a long day. Our family experienced a loss last week, and we gathered at a beautiful church to bid farewell to a wonderful man, my grandfather-in-law. How many people are lucky enough to not only have a grandfather-in-law, but one that is as > read more
I'm Really Not EVER going to pay to write reviews.
Published on 2011-04-25 17:51:00
I got an email invitation today, and I'm slightly annoyed about it. First off, I didn't sign up to be on this email list. I'm guessing the site is owned by a blog I subscribed to, you know, to help out a fellow blogger, who then took my email and pub > read more
Well, it appears I will be fat for yet another year.
Published on 2011-04-25 12:32:00
I spent the bulk of the first two thirds of my life terrified of gaining even one ounce. I went to crazy extremes not to gain weight- eating one small plate of french fries or a bowl of soup...EVERY. OTHER. DAY. I supplemented my low solid intake wit > read more
Monkey T-shirt Review
Published on 2011-04-22 14:55:00
Isn't this monkey guy cute? He's featured prominently on the nice, high quality T shirt I received from Tshirtprinting.net. They do fabulous custom work, and offer a ton of style options! Sweatshirts, work gear, hooded tops, and the nice, soft T-shi > read more
Never cook dinner in a fog when you have food allergies in your family.
Published on 2011-04-21 10:12:00
I've written this week already about the plague that has infected my family. It's knocked down child after child, and I've been kind of wandering around in a painful haze of quasi-sore throat and extreme exhaustion from the kids not really sleeping. > read more
Thursday Hopping!
Published on 2011-04-20 19:10:00
Please leave a comment so I can follow you back, and I would LOVE it if you entered my pizza giveaway while you are here! > read more
My house has been cursed with a plague.
Published on 2011-04-19 13:18:00
It's evil. I don't know what I've done too the universe to deserve this, but I'm STILL going from ill child to ill child to run down mommy. Watching online clips of TLC's Extreme Couponing has given me self doubt about my money management skills, and > read more
Blog Hopping
Published on 2011-04-17 20:07:00
Hey, thanks for stopping by...leave me a linky so I can follow you back! > > read more
An Open Letter to Idiot Advertisers Who Apparently Use Their College Education to Wipe Their Collective Hoohahs.
Published on 2011-04-16 18:33:00
Dear Car and Driver, (and any other stupid subscription service that sends out idiot things.) You sent me a letter. The letter had "SECOND NOTICE" stamped all over the front. I opened it up, of course, quickly, wondering if I'd actually forgotten to > read more
Are you a bzz agent?
Published on 2011-04-15 13:24:00
I am. I kind of gave it up for a while because the first sample I got was kind of cheesy, and it just didn't seem to be worth the time involved to review a couple of packets of hair cream. I completed the job, of course, because when I take on a job > read more
Free Candy Deal at Walgreens
Published on 2011-04-15 12:56:00
Buy 2 Starburst Jelly Bean Eggs $0.75 each Use $0.50/2 – Skittles or Starburst candy – (smartsource.com)printable And Use $1.00/2 Skittles, Starburst, Life Savers or Hubba Bubba Easter Item Walgreens April Booklet Final Price: Free Thanks Cind > read more
Freschetta Pizza. Yummy Yum Yum! a Giveaway!
Published on 2011-04-14 10:55:00
Is there such a thing as bad pizza? Of course there is! There's bland, flavorless, soggy, icky. There's low quality toppings, too many toppings, too few. Then there's frozen pizza. I'm not usually a big advocate for frozen slices- I make handmade dou > read more
I just wanted to take a minute to let all of you know that I DO have a filter.
Published on 2011-04-13 07:42:00
I was up at five am. This is highly unusual for me, normally I'm just going to sleep, but I had to complete my good deed for the day...a LONG car ride. I couldn't go back to sleep when I got home. Too much coffee. Very stupid. So, I figured I would > read more
Great deals at CVS today!
Published on 2011-04-12 13:57:00
I got all this for $4.24 today! Here's how. From CVS circular- $1.66 each: Kellogg's Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes, Raisin Bran. From Kellogg's.com $.70 off one raisin bran, printed two. $1.00 off two Rice Krispies, Printed one. Limit 4 per customer. > read more
Hey, Hoppers!
Published on 2011-04-11 19:44:00
Please LEAVE YOUR LINK below. If you don't leave a link, and it's not easy to find on your profile, I can't return your visit. That makes me sad. > read more
Little Girls getting dressed.
Published on 2011-04-10 11:57:00
I'm making crumpets today. These are a big favorite around here, and so easy to make! The nice thing is, I no longer have to get the three-almost-four year old dressed. She does it herself! Today's outfit is very special. First, she carefully chose > read more
Really, When Do You Shower?
Published on 2011-04-09 13:06:00
I've got a lot of babies. I think three is a lot. They out number me, that's for sure, and when the add the damn dog into their shenanigans my defeat is all but certain. They're small, fearless, destructive, sweet, and I wouldn't change a thing. Exc > read more
Get Out Your Credit Cards, Girls! Sephora is Having a 15 percent off sale!
Published on 2011-04-09 10:24:00
You have to be a beauty insider to participate, but it's easy to sign up for. When you get done, search "sale" in the search box...and select from items already fifty percent off, then use the code BICHIC to get 15 percent off all your orders. Sadly > read more
Snapily Review
Published on 2011-04-08 14:15:00
I hate card shopping. You go to the brightly lit store (florescent lights do nothing for my complexion) and look at rows and rows and rows of overpriced cards. Paper. There's a genre for everything! Funny! Sarcastic! Sappy! Generic! Show your emotio > read more
Oh, My Heavens, another great sale!?!?
Published on 2011-04-07 12:17:00
From my email bin, today! Remember when we hosted a giveaway? Did you miss out? Here's your second chance! BabyBond: buy one get one FREE* Buy a BabyBond online from Babies R Us or buybuyBABY and get a second BabyBond for FREE* !!! Act fast... thi > read more
Inspired by Finn is having a HUGE sale today! Check them out!
Published on 2011-04-07 11:32:00
One day, 40 percent off all youth jewelry. This is huge, people. These are the necklaces that relieve teething pain around here. They are so effective, I bought myself one! Enter code BIGSALE. Only valid on youth sizes below 16". > read more
Python Printables Luau Party Package-review.
Published on 2011-04-06 20:15:00
Favorite thing #2 about blogging- the free stuff. I got a Python Printable Games Luau package for review through Tomoson. This is a fun little bit of goodness- you get 18 brightly colored games to print up at your discretion for a bit of island-them > read more
Am I uninspired? No, I am not. I'm proscrastinating. That doesn't count.
Published on 2011-04-06 16:33:00
I just wanted to take a moment to thank those of you that keep coming by, and commenting, and let you know how much I enjoy your work. These are quality blogs, people XLMIC at Taking It On- She's funny, she's smart, she's been photographed with Fide > read more
Wordless Wednesday on Tuesday.
Published on 2011-04-05 11:51:00
My eldest has taken to taking pictures of the food I make. She's better than I am! Well, any way, with my inability to follow recipes I started out to make Mrs. Tuna's gringo Spanish rice and wound up with a Mexican rice bowl because I didn't want to > read more
Tuesday Hopping- tonight I mean business!
Published on 2011-04-04 19:33:00
Don't foget to leave me a comment so I know where to find you! > read more
Oohh, it's free swag kind of day around here!
Published on 2011-04-04 13:44:00
Do you need to give extra big gifts, do you think, if you get lots of packages? What if your mail lady is your next door neighbor? Because we get crazy amounts of packages. I just got my first Freschetta box. I'm so excited! They sent me a huge pac > read more
So do I murder the dog? Or thank her for an afternoon of free babysitting?
Published on 2011-04-02 16:12:00
So, my neighbor's sweet little boy is having his birthday party. Spiderman. Children everywhere. People to be social with. A cake that is going to take me five solid days of labor to top. Seriously, it's a tower! No fondant though, all done in butt > read more
Super Easy Supper
Published on 2011-04-01 18:28:00
1 1/2 Cream, 3 cloves of garlic, crushed fresh black pepper Farfalle Pasta and broccoli with parmesan cream sauce and fresh basil Boil one pound of pasta, with one pound of broccoli according to pasta instructions. Pour cream in pan, simmer with ga > read more
Ugh, I have so MUCH to do.
Published on 2011-03-31 13:33:00
One of those weeks! I'll be around to visit everyone's blogs tomorrow, and I apologize wholeheartedly for my neglect. I've been chosen to be a group mod for the Current Events and Hot Topics group over at Cafemom. I've spent a good couple of hours o > read more
Social Lesson #1- No One in the Play Place is Watching Your Child For You
Published on 2011-03-30 21:01:00
It is completely and totally apparent that I'm suicidal and want to alienate my entire reader base (all twelve of you.:) Because I'm going to share a bit of wisdom now, something I apparently know so well it puts me on the brink of neurosis, and som > read more
The Nursing Stand-Off
Published on 2011-03-27 11:37:00
I'm on my final child, people. She's 21 months old. By all rights, a little girl, not a baby. She's sweet, stubborn, bad-tempered, loud mouthed, pushy, aggressive, wild, controlling. So, basically, she's me. Only short and blond. I'm DONE with nu > read more
Weekend hopping!
Published on 2011-03-25 16:23:00
Please leave a comment so I can visit you back. I tend to be more curious about people who say things other than "please follow me back," and will poke around a bit more. I've got a giveaway for a baby bond nursing cover and a nice big jar of tropica > read more
Another Reason I've stopped Reading Your Blog
Published on 2011-03-24 10:51:00
You know what they say about opinions- they're like butt holes. Everyone's got one. But I've got a blog about ten people read, so I'm going to keep talking about mine. :) There's a fairly new phenomenon that I don't love-the drop down ad. Seriousl > read more
Hopping along!
Published on 2011-03-23 19:54:00
I'm joining giveaway scout right now! It's a really fabulous giveaway search engine that helps get your giveaways out there! Check it out! > read more
Some Things Are Just Good. (A giveaway)
Published on 2011-03-23 19:41:00
I've been working for about three weeks on my Tropical Traditions coconut oil review. A lot of times when I review a product I have a funny story to tell, about how I almost died of shock when I found out how much they were charging, or how it turned > read more
Cheap Diapers and Wipes Delivered to Your House.
Published on 2011-03-23 10:19:00
Okay, I just signed up for this diaper service. It's so cool. And I'm going to tell you right up front that I signed up for Amazon Affiliates, which means they are going to send me presents or money or more children or something if anyone clicks thr > read more
Yes, People, There is a Santa Clause. (or a PG porn bot)
Published on 2011-03-21 23:07:00
I mentioned recently my hatred for all things captcha related. Have an eighth of a glass of wine, and it's almost impossible to read those effers. I don't do captcha, and I don't moderate. Evidently, blogger does it for me. The comments section has > read more
Chocolate Cake for Dessert
Published on 2011-03-21 20:51:00
My coconut oil test is almost done. I've really been working my butt off with it. I decided to make a chocolate cake with the oil, and to really test its capacity, buttercream frosting. I've been making buttercream since high school, it was the first > read more
I wish you could smell my house right now....
Published on 2011-03-21 17:43:00
I should finish reviewing my sample of Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil tonight. This afternoon I made a carrot, and ginger soup with coconut oil and maple, and there is a chocolate cake (Little kid in me dances in circles!!!! Cake for work!!! Cake fo > read more
We're being featured!
Published on 2011-03-20 19:07:00
At McHoppin Mondays, a fun, laid back kind of blog hop. Love the rules: follow the Host and the featured cohost, link up, and have fun hopping! Don't forget to leave a comment letting your new friends where you found them! Thanks Melanie, hops are su > read more
Coconut, Maple, and Cherry Granola
Published on 2011-03-20 11:29:00
I love granola, and I haven't bought it for myself in years. Why? Well, it's expensive, for one thing, plus it usually contains the dreaded tree nuts. I don't buy a lot of things with tree nuts in them, lest accidents occur and we get to have a nice > read more
Not Quite Carol's Ginger Chicken
Published on 2011-03-20 00:29:00
I cannot follow a recipe. It's true. I read through them, and almost inevitably, I change them promptly, sometimes, so indelibly in my brain that I will search for the recipe with the changes that I made in my head, which of course doesn't actually > read more
Damn Mice
Published on 2011-03-19 14:33:00
I have a LOT to do today. The sun is shining, it's SO gorgeous out. The house needs to be cleaned, of course, laundry done, and sugar snaps need to go into the ground. I want the yard cleaned, I want the everything done, and I start my day each day > read more
The Peanut Allergy Controversy
Published on 2011-03-18 13:11:00
I just have to know, where do you fall? I'm reading over at the stir, today, of course, and I really do see both sides of the argument. On one hand, you have a little girl, who will die if she breathes in peanut dust. On the other hand, you have a > read more
The Vintage Pearl Giveaway and weekend hopping
Published on 2011-03-18 11:23:00
You can always tell I really want to win something when it shows up here. I don't like to litter up my blog with bits about reviews and giveaways, it seems so generic, but I may do a post now and again if it's something I absolutely really want. Th > read more
My Favorite Thing About Blogging-
Published on 2011-03-16 19:35:00
Is that I can totally inform my husband I have to work, take the laptop upstairs, and play on the internet for 2.6 hours, uninterrupted. Why did I not start this YEARS ago? If I never make a cent off my blogging endeavors, these ten-fifteen minute > read more
Follow Me Back Tuesday!
Published on 2011-03-14 23:17:00
Please leave a comment so I can return the love! Also, I'd love it if you voted for me...look up, see the banner? click that, then click the green button...it's that easy peasy! Leave your contest link below if you'd like me to return the favor. > read more
When Someone Breaks Up With You VIA Social Media.
Published on 2011-03-14 21:47:00
Aahhh, technology. It's a wonderful thing, isn't it? With the click of a button I can keep up to date with everyone I've ever met in the history of the world. Ever. And I really do keep up with everyone I've ever met ever. There's a mental checkli > read more
Monday Hopping
Published on 2011-03-13 19:11:00
Hey, leave me a note and I'll follow you back! Also, I'd love it if you voted for me in the blog grant contest. You can't miss the giant banner at the top! I'll be glad to return the favor if you leave me a link to yours! > read more
Let's get social Sunday!
Published on 2011-03-12 21:25:00
Please leave a comment so I can find you! > read more
Dog. For Sale. Or Free.
Published on 2011-03-12 15:03:00
It's 50 degrees outside. Cloudy, but warm. Little green plants are starting to poke their heads out through the dirt in my front (back?) yard. Little green things that want love, and attention. They want me to go outside and clear a space for them to > read more
Making healthy treats for your kids
Published on 2011-03-11 09:41:00
My kids have very different taste buds. As different as night and day. In fact, the middle one eats so little that I would swear she was switched at birth if I hadn't followed the nurses around neurotically every time they need to do her testing. > read more
When tenants suck.
Published on 2011-03-09 23:42:00
I like to tell funny stories. And sometimes the words just work. This is not one of those times, I think. I've been turning it over and over in my head, because I have to write about today's experience, I have to put it into words, have to tell the > read more
What I want from you as a blog reader.
Published on 2011-03-09 20:31:00
Dear Bloggers, I don't really feel I rank among you as of yet. In fact, I'm totally amazed at the amount of people stopping by...even if I am totally promoting the living daylights out of this thing. I read a lot of what you guys write-I look at > read more
It's International Women's Day, Who Cares?
Published on 2011-03-08 11:14:00
There's a pink woman silhouette over the cafemom insignia this morning. You, know. The kind you'd see on a bathroom door. A globe rotates behind it. International Women's Day. And this is a big one, you see, because it's the 100th one. I've never > read more
Tuesday hops!
Published on 2011-03-07 22:16:00
Maker sure you let me know where to find you! And while your hopping, why not enter this super cute giveaway-crazy low entries, and ends soon! http://loveiseverywhere.blogspot.com/2011/02/who-loves-giveaway.html > read more
Oddly unique and strangely delicious dinner.
Published on 2011-03-07 16:38:00
It the bane of cooks everywhere. Leftover night. It makes almost every child alive beg for a random dinner invitation to anywhere but your house. I don't like to throw things away, and I HATE to heat food up and have the kids look at me like yeste > read more
I need another cup of coffee. But I'm not allowed to move.
Published on 2011-03-07 11:16:00
MissAngelBaby has advanced mama-itis. My husband has been gone for less than an hour after rejecting my idea of a healthy breakfast, and my legs are asleep from having fifty pounds worth of small people battling for a coveted seat on my thigh. I WAN > read more
Why are some blogs so hard to comment on?
Published on 2011-03-06 16:35:00
Honestly, some of you all have your comment section locked down like it contains a National Treasure. The Captcha is bad enough. But if I battle the Captcha monster for twenty or so tries, only to find out you're moderating your comments ANYWAY- I' > read more
Meyer Lemon Beignets-just in time for Mardi Gras
Published on 2011-03-05 18:50:00
Ah, what can't be done with Choux pastry? It's the deceptively easy stuff that eclairs, profiteroles, and other French pastries are made of-and it couldn't be easier. You'll need: The juice of two Meyer lemons+ enough water to make 1 C liquid. 6 T > read more
How to: Nurse in Public, a giveaway!
Published on 2011-03-05 11:32:00
I'm NOT a fan of nursing in public. Don't get me wrong, I don't care if YOU do it. I'm not going to stare disapprovingly at your baby eating his dinner. I support your right to feed your baby, however you choose. As for me and mine, we'll be in the > read more
Saturday Hopping
Published on 2011-03-04 17:09:00
Please follow publicly and leave me a comment so I know where to find you! > read more
Mommy Stuff-Good and Bad
Published on 2011-03-03 10:07:00
While this is not an "official" product review, there's a couple of big things I found out recently. Silk Soy milk may contain almonds or coconut. This is a big deal in my family. I'm disappointed in Silk, and it would explain why MissAngelLittle > read more
Pennsylvania is robbing me blind. Probably you, too.
Published on 2011-03-02 13:40:00
We went to buy new tires yesterday. After a long, hard decision process, we're going to stay with a smaller car for a couple more years. And used tires really weren't working out for us. So, I don't know about you, but when I go to make a purchase > read more
The Computer Demons are Conspiring Against Me.
Published on 2011-02-28 21:36:00
There is some trick. Some evil, dastardly, beyond heinous keystroke that is PLANTED in my computer by some evil hijacker poltergeist hacker straight from the pits of hell. I know it. I'm aware. I will oust you, bastard! I will shake you from the real > read more
I love to cook. Love. Love. Love it.
Published on 2011-02-27 18:21:00
Or maybe it's just that I love. Love. Love to eat. I'm not sure. But my love of homemade food has triggered an even bigger love- the love of take out. Since SO MUCH of me goes into producing our sustenance, the simple act of purchasing a box of crac > read more
Well, it's apparent I have NO class.
Published on 2011-02-27 10:48:00
It's not just the fact that I've taken to randomly stalking Dear Crissy in the hopes of winning the standmixer that I've wanted since I was born, but it's now completely and totally apparent that I have no taste in food, either. Which really sucks, > read more
ok, so I'm hopping today,
Published on 2011-02-26 19:17:00
And I promise to come up with some actual content TOMORROW. But for today, and evidently yesterday, I kind of suck. It's not really writer's block so much, but a total lack of time. The babies want attention, the floor wants to be washed, and the dis > read more
They want HOW MUCH for this thing?
Published on 2011-02-23 21:38:00
I learned a valuable lesson, today. When you sign up to do a review, make sure that you are compatible with the company. Meaning, in my case, make sure you can't do for free what they are charging forty dollars for. Forty dollars. I didn't do that. > read more
Thursday Hopping
Published on 2011-02-23 19:56:00
Hi, Hoppers! Please leave me a note, so I can return the love! > read more
Tuesday Pay It Forward.
Published on 2011-02-21 20:22:00
I'll be following and returning any comment love as soon as my babies are in bed! > read more
I am NOT supermom. Although I try to be pretty desperately
Published on 2011-02-21 10:40:00
So, last night, my husband gets home, late, and the middle child was waiting in her bed, eyes wide open, wanting very badly to greet him. It had been a LONG day...one of those days where ALL the kids want to sit on you and love, they want to cuddle, > read more
Monday Hopping!
Published on 2011-02-20 17:59:00
Hey, Everybody... I'd love to follow you back, so please LEAVE A COMMENT with where to find you! > read more
Please for the love of all that is holy-help me.
Published on 2011-02-19 19:30:00
isn't my siggy beautiful? Now why the heck can't I get rid of the border? Anyone? anyone? And YES, I'm going to put ALL the sunday blog hops on this post hoping to get someone to tell me how to get rid of it. Remember I follow you back! > read more
Rich Poor Food
Published on 2011-02-19 14:14:00
My kids are sitting down to plates of leftovers right now. Steaming, huge plates of reheated lasagna, risotto, leftover veggies sauteed with garlic. And they are HOUSING them. MissAngelLittleGirl is not really putting down her fork, except to pick u > read more
Weekend Hopping!
Published on 2011-02-18 21:11:00
Thanks for stopping by...please follow publicly and leave a comment if you'd like me to return the love! > read more
People just put stupid crap on the internet.
Published on 2011-02-18 13:40:00
And yeah, I guess I'm a major contributor. But I'm not likely to whine about getting called on it. And I'm not stupid enough to complain about my job or my guests where one of them might see it. I work in a restaurant, people. I've got enough comic > read more
Demon Face-A LOVE Story
Published on 2011-02-16 20:43:00
The box arrives It stared at me yesterday. From the top of the refrigerator, where I had placed the medicinal looking cobalt blue bottles in their plastic pouch. I could see them from the living room, mocking me. In truth, I was a little afraid. > read more
Thursday blog hopping...and giveaway linkies!
Published on 2011-02-16 18:52:00
Love hops, love to meet new people! Want me to follow you back? PUBLICLY follow me and leave me a note that you did! I'll be there lickety split! Leslie Loves Veggies ALWAYS has great giveaways. She's partnered with Crypton to give out TEN ast > read more
Wordless Wednesday- Why I'm not super mom.
Published on 2011-02-16 16:53:00
Yes, those are raw vegetables. Yes, that's a frozen lasagna. And we ate on paper plates. I was SO lazy. And yet, I still have at least two loads of dishes to do. It's like the dish fairy came and thought I was extra bad this year. > read more
Oh, for the love of Heaven, I hope I win this.
Published on 2011-02-16 13:50:00
I've written about my suicidal kitchen appliances. And my wish for a Kenmore Elite Stand Mixer Review/Giveaway. Well, it seems like they did one for the bigger blogs prior to Christmas, of course, but the giveaways are now, and I'm entering my litt > read more
Wednesday Hopping
Published on 2011-02-16 12:49:00
If you'd like a follow back, leave me a comment and let me know where to find you! > read more
I'm totally enjoying my kids right now.
Published on 2011-02-16 11:35:00
I've had an easy time having kids. Kind of like, if my husband looks at me funny I wind up pregnant. We've had an easy time of it, quick, relatively pain free births (please don't hate me) super healthy kids, very little in the way of trauma. Some p > read more
Hopping Tuesday!
Published on 2011-02-14 21:13:00
If you want me to follow you back, you MUST leave a comment. Please and thanks! > read more
Giveaways I'm entering today....
Published on 2011-02-13 19:22:00
A totally HUGE scrubbing bubbles gift pack Check out this great blog! NC Barbecue Small Battle Pack at one of my faves Panda bento prize pack Really cool personalized stickers at absolutely MARvelous Manor Hall Soap company giveaway at deals by Jason > read more