I got dropped off at the restaurant, so I just went back to her house with her when it was all over and we waited for the boys to come back, since the groom to be was having a boys day with my 3 guys. As soon as they walked in, Big Bro said "Wait til you see what we did with the house". I was super scared right away. I imagined all of the possible things that could have happened in the 5 hours that I was gone and I was scared to even see what had been done. He joked that we switched rooms, so that's the first place I looked when I walked in the house. Nothing was different. I said to The Man "Why you gotta mess with me and say you did something to the house?" He said, "Did you look at my desk?" I knew right away what he did, before I even went in there. As if his 25 inch monitor isn't big enough, he felt the need to set the TV on his desk and hook it up to his computer. Crazy men. That's all I have to say.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Bridal Shower Fun
I got dropped off at the restaurant, so I just went back to her house with her when it was all over and we waited for the boys to come back, since the groom to be was having a boys day with my 3 guys. As soon as they walked in, Big Bro said "Wait til you see what we did with the house". I was super scared right away. I imagined all of the possible things that could have happened in the 5 hours that I was gone and I was scared to even see what had been done. He joked that we switched rooms, so that's the first place I looked when I walked in the house. Nothing was different. I said to The Man "Why you gotta mess with me and say you did something to the house?" He said, "Did you look at my desk?" I knew right away what he did, before I even went in there. As if his 25 inch monitor isn't big enough, he felt the need to set the TV on his desk and hook it up to his computer. Crazy men. That's all I have to say.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Three Ways To Save a Little Time Each Day - Guest Post Saturday #2

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Three Ways To Save a Little Time Each Day
You know that person who always seems to have time for everything? You know the one… the PTO President, room mom, Girl Scout AND Boy Scout Leader, Booster Club Member, Ladies’ Sodality Member, Soccer mom of 10 kids who always talks about the latest book she read and donates 10 quilts to the school fundraiser each year? Yeah… HER!
Well, I am not quite a busy as she is, but I am pretty darn busy. I am constantly getting asked how I do it all. I typically say something funny like, “Who knows!?” Seriously, though… I do have a few tricks up my sleeve that I am going to share with you.
#1 – PLAN YOUR MENU!
I know that you are wondering how on earth adding an EXTRA task to your to do list can help you save time… but, it honestly can. If your menu for the week or month is basically laid out, you don’t have to fret over it each night. You know what to purchase at the grocery store, what to pull out to defrost, or what to load into the crock-pot. Plus, you save money because you aren’t having to order take-out or make last minute runs to the grocery store. :-)
#2 – DON’T WASTE WAIT TIME!
We all have those ridiculous time wasters, USE THEM! Doctor’s Office, Vet, School Pick Up Lines, Sports Practice… take things with you: phone calls to make, bills to pay, correspondence, notebook for brainstorming and drafting posts, crafts, magazines, your menu planning materials, etc. *Also be sure you aren’t adding extra wait time to your schedule! Make doctor’s appointments for everyone on the same day!
#3 – MINIMIZE TELEVISION USAGE!
If you can’t give up your shows, find something you can do during them. Even if you only watch television 1 hour a day, you are losing 365 hours a year! How many hours are you wasting in front of your electronic box? CSI, CSI NY, and CSI Miami waste 3 hours a week. :-) Idol and Survivor add three more hours. Seriously, think about it.
Maximize commercials! Did you know that the average 60 minute show has 18 minutes of commercials? What can you do in 2 and 2? Rotate a load of laundry, wash a load of dishes, pull out supper for next night, iron a couple shirts, do some jumping jacks, etc. :-)
Kelli writes tips and tricks to being a fit, stay at home blogger who parents (or parent who blogs? LOL!) at 3 Boys and a Dog. She also has a weekly “Blogging Basics” series that everyone should check out. :-)

Friday, February 26, 2010
Queen Vintage WoW Tshirt - Review and Giveaway {CLOSED}
Queen Vintage has a wide variety of WoW tshirts as well as many others to choose from. I got the Priest I Rez Dead People for him and he loved it since his main character is a decked out Priest. I think he looks great in it too btw. I love the color on him.
Here's another one that's perfect for him, Must Get Off WoW, Must Go To Work. I love it! Totally fitting! There are so many super cool ones to choose from. It took us like 10-15 minutes to browse through them all and choose the one for him. The prices are great too. I will definitely be shopping at Queen Vintage again.
You can win the tshirt above, Must Get Off WoW, Must Go To Work in a size large!
To Enter The Giveaway:
For your first MAIN entry: Head over to LQueen Vintage and take a look around. Then come back to tell me another shirt you'd like. This step must be done before you can qualify for extra entries.
Extra Entries:
- Follow Queen Vintage on Twitter
- Subscribe to the Queen Vintage Newsletter and be entered to win another tshirt.
- Put the Leap into Spring event banner on your site
This giveaway is open to residents of the US until March 5th at 11:59 pm.
I was given a product for the purpose of reviewing. Opinions expressed are my own or my families and are not influenced by any form of compensation. Take it or leave it. Click here to view my full acknowledgment policy.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Winners 2/25
Little Skink's Tail
#67 cstironkat
Singing Dog Treat Jar
#234 Salleefur/Jesslyn/Jesster
Amog Thieves
#222 Atreau
#36 Carol W.
#45 SandyM204
Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Dog Review and Giveaway {CLOSED}

What I really like about this book is that there are many chapters, each with a different story. You don't have to actually read everything in order like most books. There are different clips of stories and advice from different people. Of course all of these stories have to do with our furry little friends.101 Stories about Life, Love, and Lessons
Dogs have always been considered companions and playmates that brighten and enrich our lives but they are also wonderful and amazing teachers. The lessons we learn from our canine friends come in all shapes and sizes, just like they do. In this book, dog lovers share what they have learned from our greatest heroes and healers. Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Dog will delight readers with humorous, heartwarming, and inspiring stories about lessons our canine friends and family members have taught us.
We have two dogs of our own, so I really took this book in and learned a lot of things. There were quite a few stories I read aloud to the rest of the family. Chapter 6: Learning to Say Goodbye really got to me because one of our dogs just turned 9. She's perfectly healthy and happy now, but she may not have much longer. She's getting old. It was comforting to read through other stories about saying goodbye.
You can buy Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Dog: 101 Stories about Life, Love and Lessons
3 lucky winners will each receive a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Dog!
To Enter The Giveaway:
For your first MAIN entry: Head over to Chicken Soup for the Soul and take a look around. Then come back to tell me another book you'd like to read. This step must be done before you can qualify for extra entries.
Extra Entries:
- Sign up for the Chicken Soup for the Soul email newsletter
- Put the Leap into Spring event banner on your site
This giveaway is open to residents of the US & Canada until March 11th at 11:59 pm.
I was given a product for the purpose of reviewing. Opinions expressed are my own or my families and are not influenced by any form of compensation. Take it or leave it. Click here to view my full acknowledgment policy.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Concealer and COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Corrector Review
I have always been a fan of COVERGIRL make-up products. I've been using them since I first started wearing make-up and continue to use their products today. I can honestly say that I have never had a complaint and their prices usually beat the competition.
COVERGIRL recently came out with some new products and of course I jumped at the chance to try them out! COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Concealer and COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Corrector work together to brighten the skin under the eyes and hide the look of dark circles.
I was given a product for the purpose of reviewing. Opinions expressed are my own or my families and are not influenced by any form of compensation. Take it or leave it. Click here to view my full acknowledgment policy.

Wordless Wednesday
Head over to Extraordinary Mothers, Wordless Wednesday HQ and 5 Minutes for Mom for more Wordless Wednesday!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Door Open by Ian Rankin Review and Giveaway {CLOSED}

Three friends descend upon an art auction in search of some excitement. Mike Mackenzie-retired software mogul, bachelor and fine art enthusiast-wants something that money can't buy. Fellow art-lover Allan Cruickshank is bored with his banking career and burdened by a painful divorce. And Robert Gissing, an art professor, is frustrated that so many paintings stay hidden in corporate boardrooms, safes and private apartments. After the auction-and a chance encounter with crime boss Chib Calloway-Robert and Allan suggest the "liberation" of several paintings from the National Gallery, hoping Mike will dissuade them. Instead, he hopes they are serious.
As enterprising girlfriends, clever detectives, seductive auctioneers and a Hell's Angel named Hate enter the picture, Ian Rankin creates a highly-charged thriller, a faced-past story of second guesses and double crosses that keep changing the picture, right until the harrowing finish.
You can purchase copy of Doors Open
A total of 3 lucky winners will receive a copy of Doors Open by Ian Rankin!
To Enter The Giveaway:
For your first MAIN entry: Head over to
Ian Rankin Official Website and take a look around. Tell me another book you'd like to read from Ian's site or tell me something you learned. This step must be done before you can qualify for extra entries.
Extra Entries:
- Follow Ian Rankin on Twitter
- Follow Hachette Book Group on Twitter
- Put the Leap into Spring event banner on your site
This giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada until March 9th at 11:59 pm.
I was given a sample for the purpose of reviewing. Opinions expressed are my own or my families and are not influenced by any form of compensation. Take it or leave it. Click here to view my full acknowledgment policy.

Monday, February 22, 2010
Contest Tuesday Contest Linky - Link em Up
Make sure to stop by every Tuesday for the Contest Tuesday contest linky where you can link up your contests and find great contests to enter.Although it's not a requirement, it would be great if you could help spread the word about this contest linky by posting my button, tweeting, etc.
Don't forget to let me know if you have a contest linky too. Tell me the day you host it or if it's ongoing, as well as the url or button code and I will post your button or link in this listing of places to list your contests. There's quite a list compiled already, you might want to check it out.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Sunday Feature - The Eclectic Element
I am happy to announce that todays feature is with my dear friend Kayla from The Eclectic Element. She makes some beautiful pieces of jewelry and is an absolute sweetheart! This piece below is just breathtaking!
Tell us your name and a little about yourself.
Hey everyone! If you don't know me, I'm Kayla from The Eclectic Element-and of course if you do know me, then Hi! I'm 20 years old and currently reside in the oh-so-lovely (yes, that is indeed sarcasm) state of Illinois. Unfortunately, I'm not able to go to school or hold down a job at the moment due to my 6 year battle with Lyme Disease. Even though there is so much bad that goes with chronic illness, there can be a lot of good as well-If I hadn't had all this free time, The Eclectic Element would never have been born!
What led you to start making the things you do, and how long have you been doing this?
Well, when I first contracted Lyme Disease, I was in 8th grade. At the time my family and I weren't sure what I was sick with (only 5 years later will I get an official diagnosis), so it was a difficult time for me. One of my math teachers, who knows what it's like to be chronically ill, sort of took me under her wing and brought me to one of her support groups where they were making bracelets. I made my first piece and I was hooked!
What inspires you most?
Many things act as an inspiration when it comes to my jewelry, but I guess the materials themselves are what inspire me most-When I pick up a particular bead or random finding from my stash, I'll suddenly envision what the end result is going to look like and before you know it I'm off making that vision a reality!
Tell us one of the most memorable things while creating or selling your art/craft.
Wow, it's extremely tough just picking ONE! I'm going to have to say meeting the amazing people I have meet through my jewelry design.
Do you have any advice for other artists/crafters?
You've probably heard this time after time again, but I'm going to tell you just one more time so it can finally hit home(if it hasn't already that is): Do what you love. If your doing what you love just for the sheer fact that you love it, you'll notice the hours go by faster, your genuinely happy when your doing your thing and you produce quality work that is unrivaled because it's made with love :)
Saturday, February 20, 2010
I'm Listed at Top Mommy Blogs
I am excited to announce that I just got listed at Top Mommy Blogs! I would love it if you could go vote for me!
Double Awards
The requirements for this award are:
- link back to the blogger who sent me this award
- post where I would like to be in 10 years
- pass it on to 10 awesome bloggers
Where do I want to be in 10 years?
Well first of all I'd like to be married finally and maybe have built and live in the house of my dreams. Since Big Bro would be 20 {scary thought for me atm} I would hope that he would be in college and Lil Bro would be graduating. I'm sure there are a thousand more little things, but that's what I mainly want. What can I say, I'm simple.
I will pass this award on to the following bloggers:
Crystal from The Scattered Mind Fragments of a Musical Mommy
Khrys from Mom of 3 Dolls
Linda from Short Pump Preppy
Angie from A Simple Kinda Life
Noelle from Jumpin-Beans
Stephanie from The Blue Zoo
Nichol from KiddiesCorner Deals
Michelle from Flying Giggles and Lollipops
Colette from Jamerican Spice
Harriet from Sited and Blogged
Crystal from The Scattered Mind Fragments of a Musical Mommy and Khrys from Mom of 3 Dolls have given me The Sunshine award as well. Since I have already gotten this one before, I'll hand it out to all of you since you all bring a little sunshine into my life every time you stop by!! So, if you haven't already received this award, feel free to snag it up!

Friday, February 19, 2010
My Frigidaire Stove Has Arrived!

Many of you know that I was one of the lucky women selected to be a part of this year's Frigidaire Test Drive Team. I am on Team Range/Microwave and as you can imagine, I am super excited! Even more exciting was when my appliances arrived Monday. I couldn't peel the big cheesy smile off of my face if I tried!
I'm not sure how they feel about the stove, if they have any feelings towards it at all. They sure do like the box that the microwave came in though! Lil Man started playing with it right away and begged me to let him sleep in it that night. We compromised a little bit. We ripped one side and laid it out flat, then they both got to lay in it while they watched TV and went to sleep. Big Bro did end up on the bed eventually though. I guess he's just not as into boxes as his lil bro.
Friday Follow
This is my 3rd week participating in Follow Friday hosted by One to Try, Hearts Make Families and Midday Escapades and I find it a lot of fun to go out and find new blogs to read and follow. While you're here, check out all of the great giveaways currently going on and enter as many as you'd like. I teamed up with another blogger for an event starting next month that you will not want to miss. Just check out some of the event sponsors already lined up on the sidebar! You might also be interested to know a little more about me, so go ahead and take a peak! Please be sure to leave a comment if you follow me and I'll be sure to follow back!
Aloha Friday

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.
In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that you take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So Kailani thought that on Fridays she would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.
If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link at An Island Life. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!
My question this week is:
What did you get for Valentine's Day?
Mr Man got a heart shaped box full of chocolates {which I ate 3 and gave the rest to him lol, because half of the ones in those boxes are disgusting, or dark chocolate} and a card. The card was nice though because he never gets me cards.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Sam's Club Membership / Gift Card - Live Giveaway {CLOSED}
Thanks to everyone who played along!
Did you know that delicious Skinny Cow frozen treats and other ice cream is available at Sam's Club? Well now you do!To reward you and help you purchase some yummy ice cream from Sam's Club, I have a Sam's Club Membership/Gift Card to give away! This membership/gift card is valued at $100 and can be used to purchase a Sam's Club membership, or as a gift card if you already have a membership! Read the original post about Sam's Club and Skinny Cow here.
This is a LIVE GIVEAWAY!
To enter, simply tell me your favorite ice cream flavor or treat!
- After that first comment, you can comment as often as you like as long as there is at least one other comment by someone else in between your comments.
- Comments must be sentences at least 3 words long
- All invalid entries will be deleted
- Make sure to leave you email address in your comments if it's not publicly available in your blogger profile.
Feel free to "tweet" this live giveaway to move it along faster by using the following tweet:
Live Giveaway @OutnumberedMama Sam's Club Membership/GiftCard $100Value http://tinyurl.com/yjq4yrn @theskinnycow #Giveaway #samsclubicecream
Comments will open up and the Live Giveaway will begin at 12:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 18th
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Math Tips from Lionsgate Home Entertainment

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TIP #1: Math is everywhere!
Next time you're in a waiting room with your child, scan the room (or the magazines on the tables) for evidence of "math." Advise your child to find as much math as possible, and you can give clues if you need to. Numbers, patterns, shapes, categories, and measuring devices (e.g., ruler, scales), are just a few examples of some of the math you might see all around you!
TIP #2: Patterns and Codes are All Around Us!
Make patterns using standard household objects. For example line up repeated objects--sock, stuffed animal, sock, stuffed animal, and so on. Next, ask your child to continue the pattern to figure out the "secret code." You can vary the difficulty of the pattern to suit your child's ability--banana, banana, pear, banana, banana, pear. You can also make deliberate errors that your child needs to find--pear, apple, bananna, pear, apple, banana, pear, pear, banana
I did not receive any form of compensation for this post. I simply wanted to share these tips and the release of the new DVD with you.
Information About Lyme Disease
Review and Giveaway - Jovan Satisfaction for Men and Women {CLOSED}
I have always been a fan of Jovan Musk, so when I heard about Jovan Satisfaction for Men and Women I was all over it! I couldn't wait to try the notes of sweet mango, lotus flower and warm vanilla in Jovan Satisfaction for Women since Mango is actually one of my favorite scents. All three of those scents together, forming Jovan Satisfaction for women is just the right scent for me. It mixes very well with my body chemistry and smells great. The price is great too, perfect for everyday use.Now that you all know how much I like to smell good, the same goes for my guy. I love when he smells good. Honestly, I think scent may be one of my biggest turn ons. Jovan Satisfaction for Men offers a bold and masculine scent with notes of grapefruit, cardamom, cedarwood and amber. Mmmmmmm, I think it smells divine! Oh and can I just say how cute the 0.5 oz bottles are? I really like them and think they would look good sitting out on a dresser or vanity.
Jovan Satisfaction retails for $12 for a 0.5 oz Eau de Toilette spray and $18 for a 1.0 oz Eau de Toilette spray at stores like Wal-Mart, Target and CVS.
You can win a 0.5 oz bottle of Jovan Satisfaction for Men and Jovan Satisfaction for Women!
To Enter The Giveaway:
For your first MAIN entry: Head over to Jovan Satisfaction and take a look around. Then come back to tell me which fragrance you'd like to try and for who. This step must be done before you can qualify for extra entries.
Extra Entries:
- Become a fan of Jovan Satisfaction on Facebook
- Put the Leap into Spring event banner on your site
This giveaway is open to residents of the US until March 3rd at 11:59 pm.
I was given a product for the purpose of reviewing. Opinions expressed are my own or my families and are not influenced by any form of compensation. Take it or leave it. Click here to view my full acknowledgment policy.
Wordless Wednesday
Head over to Extraordinary Mothers, Wordless Wednesday HQ and 5 Minutes for Mom for more Wordless Wednesday!

