getting it straight

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priorities that is.

so with all the fuss about blogher, and people wanting to go, people going but now being in debt, etc. etc. etc.

i will probably never attend blogher, it’s not that i wouldn’t benefit or that it’s not worth it.

well in someways its not worth it.    I have heard bloggers say they went into debt to go,  didn’t have sponsors. that is not worth it to me.  i mean the 800 that went to blogher could of gone to diapers, rent, food.

plus its going to be even more exspensive next year as its in new york city.

anyways, like i said my priorities need to be set on something else.  before i should ever start asking for sponsorships to blogher. i need to ask for sponsorships, save money to get my teeth fixed. i need 9000 worth of dentistry that my insurance won’t cover. (thanks to all the dentist that have screwed me over and got me to this point).

Right now living is a priority, and its hard with the economy and not being able to find a job. plus bringing in little income from my blog.

contests 7-24-09

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thrifty jinxy-queen size sleep # bed/7/27/09

a frog in my soup-$15 g.c. to dominoes/7/27/09

here and there-driscoll berries/7/27/09

mommy pr– vtech cordless phone/7/27/09

mom knows it all-driscoll berries/7/27/09

life starring the kids and me- hoover platinum edition carpet cleaner/7/28/09

sandier pastures-custom hand stamped necklace/7/28/09

mom knows it all-driscoll berries #2/7/28/09

oh my perch-redken products/7/29/09

riding with no hands-safety 1st summer road trip safety basket/7/29/09

sweeps4bloggers-energizer emergency kit/8/1/09

a frugal friend-smooshies toy kit/8/4/09

coupon dad-$100 g.c. to walmart/8/15/09

Yoplait thick prize pack giveaway

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 I’m not the biggest fan of yogurt, but its good for you and can also be tasty. So when my blog spark contacted me to try out the new Yoplait Thick & Creamy yogurt, i jumped on it.  yoplait is the only brand I’ll eat!

I tried the Strawberry flavor and it was absolutely delicious.  Yoplait has many different varieties including Light, Whips, Light Thick & Creamy, Yo-Plus and Thick & Creamy. They have over 23 different flavors, and are good for eating anytime. I give it to my kids as a snack.

Each serving of Yoplait contains calcium AND vitamin D, both needed strong bones! it has 15 grams of fat, which means eat it while you exercise! J/K ! it’s a good source of calcium and protein.

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Two lucky readers can win this prize pack. (stationary and yogurt)

to enter leave me a comment with your favorite yogurt flavor?

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contest closes 8/19/09

honey kix prize pack giveaway

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My children and I have always loved kix cereal. So when i got the chance to try honey kix, i was excited. same great cereal with a little kick.

I received a coupon for a free box of Honey Kix along with a honey jar, a colorful cereal bowl, a container to take your cereal and milk on-the-go, and a great container to keep cereal fresh at home.  we loved it, so delicous and had a bit more flavor than the original. my kids wanted more.

Honey Kix is a good source of fiber, calcium and vitamin D, contains 16 grams of whole grain per serving (at least 48 grams recommended daily) and has no artificial flavors or preservatives.

I have a kix prize pack to giveaway to one reader, everything pictured above.

just leave me a comment telling me your favorite cereal.

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giveaway closes8/18/09 at 5 pm est

thanks to my blog spark

top 10 reasons i’m excited to stay home with the family this weekend

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since i’m not going to blogher this weekend, and i’m staying at home. i’m entering a contest with mom of 2 boys and cozicape to win $100

my reasons for staying home this weekend are

1.My house would fall apart without me

2. I would miss my babys to much

3. blogher isn’t everything and family is more important

4. take my kids to the park

5.eat some good cookout

6. get the kids to help me get some work done around the house

7.spend some quality time with the hubby($100 could take us on a date!)

8.watch the new movie coraline with my kids

9. get some good lovin from my hubby!

10.relax and enjoy my family

please leave me comments this is how i get chosen to win!!!!!

You know your a parent when

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Having kids means that you’re constantly reminded of the fact that yes, you are parent. But instead of pretending that your children aren’t the ones running around with no pants, try embracing that special badge of honor that says “what have I gotten myself into?” Relax and enjoy some unconventional parenting insight brought to you by THE BILL ENGVALL SHOW.

You Know You’re a Parent When…

Your email signature reads “Do What I Say. Not What I Do.”

You decide to trade in your convertible for a minivan and cry the whole way to the dealership.

You’ve fixed someone’s hair with spit.

You’ve paid a costumed character to show up at your house.

No one calls you by your first name anymore. Now you’re simply known as someone’s Mom.

There’s an entire box of cereal buried in the cracks between your car seats. And you’ve considered eating it while waiting in the carpool line.

Instead of goodnight kisses, you now get goodnight text messages.

At least once a week you ask yourself “Whose kids are these?”

You’ve threatened competitors at the school science fair.

You find yourself wearing your pajamas for a coffee run or to drop off the kids. It’s not like you have time to get out of the car anyway.

You’ve been to soccer practice, ballet and story time all before 11am.

Most of your advice starts with “When I was your age.”

You have to explain how math will be useful some day.

Sleeping late means 8:15 am.

You read more than one parenting blog a day.

You realize your parents only come visit to see the grandkids.

You wipe anyone’s mouth other than yours.

You’ve hosted a graduation party for an 11-year-old.

You talk about bodily functions more than most doctors.

You occasionally forget to bathe.

You want to tell your kids about the birds and the bees, but you can’t remember the last time you did it.

 

For more hilarious parenting moments, tune in to THE BILL ENGVALL SHOW Saturday nights at 9/8c on TBS!!

i don’t know what to do

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my husband and I were invited to a wedding, but my children were not.   well i guess they can attend the wedding but not the reception. 

Hubby and i are at each others throat over who can watch the kids.  all our family will be at the wedding, so thats out. we don’t know anyone or have close friends out here. The bride is offering her babysitter, but it’s going to cost me. now you figure $5 a hour per kid, for 6 or 7 hours that adds up. i won’t be able to afford it.

I don’t want to go, i am not a big party event person, and would rather stay home with the kids. my hubby said i’m embarassing him by not going., since its his family.

I have never been invited to a wedding where  kids were not invited.

at the end of the day, this wedding will break me. its not mine

150 for hubbys tux(in the wedding)

120 for babysitting

75 dress for me

100 on dress clothes for kids

100 on wedding gift.

$500? is it worth it

What woudl you do? GIve me advice people,because i don’t know

need a card, go to free printable cards

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Is there a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or holiday coming up, but you don’t want to spend money on postage. visit free printable cards to send your loved one a special card through email. or if you choose you can get free printable cards.

Make a Wish Working On Your Birthday

Free ecards is a one stop site for all you card needs. In a fight with your honey, send an I love you card.  missed a birthday send a free printable birthday card

You can choose to even make a photo card to send. Just upload a photo of yourself or family and make a personalized card. Free printable cards are the future, it faster and saves on postage, plus it gets to the recipient faster than mail.

my favorite is i love you this much!

I Love You This Much

Dreaded Morning Exercise

They even have funny cards to get a smile on your face. thank you cards to send that special person who has brightened your day.

I live so far away from my family and hate how slow the mail is so i always send cards online. plus i love getting them they always brighten my day.

visit free printable cards for you next birthday or holiday. we love to open out email and see something sweet in there not just junk mail!

I am participating in jump start your blog contest sponsored by free  printable cards and momdot

contests 7-20-09

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vals views-personalized childrens book/7/20/09

mom knows it all- bake me a wish cake/7/21/09

mom knows it all- baby sign language book/7/22/09

here and there-nostradamus 2012 DVD/7/22/09

an island life-smooshies/7/25/09

mom knows it all-aden+anais sleeping bag/7/26/09

here and there-what drug companies won’t tell you book/7/26/09

mom knows it all-your baby can read deluxe set/7/26/09

a contest blog-free ad spot/7/30/09

warm mouse blog-heated computer mouse/8/2/09

warm mouse blog-heated mouse pad/8/9/09

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