the Mom Buzz: Pillsbury: Contest and Campaign
You can super-quick get your entry in for a wonderful gift basket- and I don't know a soul who doesn't love Pillsbury Crescent Rolls.
I love winning, as you all know, and eating, as you also know but the very best part about this giveaway?
If you forward the campaign to a friend Pillsbury will make a donation to food banks.
I'm not sure about where you live, but around here on the news a couple of weeks ago the people asking for assistance with Thanksgiving and Christmas is up over 35% from last year.
If something as simple as sending an email to a friend will help even one person get a little more, I am all over it.
Even if you don't want to enter the giveaway, if you can forward the campaign to a friend or two I know it will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, everyone, for helping out in what are trying times for so many.
Sherry
Welcome SITStas
Welcome, SITStas. I'm honored to be the featured blog today over at The Secret Is In The Sauce.
Thanks Heather and Tiffany.
For those of you who don't know, Heather and Tiffany started SITS for all of us comment ho's... if you have a blog you will for sure want to sign up so you can spread and receive the comment love for yourselves.
Ooh, and if you haven't already, check out Saucy Eats, the SITS Girls recipe site. Very inspiring and fun... and you don't gain weight just looking... well maybe a few of the recipes but totally worth it.
I had planned on having tons of time to come up with this super awesome, creative, humorous post so y'all would know how fabulous I am but things have been crazy busy here with the little diva's.
Tonight was opening night and OMG all day the drama teacher and Blondie were frantic because mini-diva LOST HER VOICE and has a wicked sore throat. Tons of tea and honey and various lozenges helped enough that she was able to project so well she was louder than many of the other actors. The littlest diva covered when one of the main characters (Beatrice) forgot a few lines and was commended for her quick thinking.
The cast did a really good job, but cast, crew and parents are all exhausted. 3 more nights and I should catch back up to life as it usually is and especially all of my favorite blogs.
Tonight, of course, will be even more fun as while I am sure none of you know a thing about this- play, cast party, midnight release WOOFREAKIN'HOO can we say finally?
Anyhoozles, grab your favorite drink, put up your feet and enjoy our little corner of the Loonyverse.
Thanks Heather and Tiffany.
For those of you who don't know, Heather and Tiffany started SITS for all of us comment ho's... if you have a blog you will for sure want to sign up so you can spread and receive the comment love for yourselves.
Ooh, and if you haven't already, check out Saucy Eats, the SITS Girls recipe site. Very inspiring and fun... and you don't gain weight just looking... well maybe a few of the recipes but totally worth it.
I had planned on having tons of time to come up with this super awesome, creative, humorous post so y'all would know how fabulous I am but things have been crazy busy here with the little diva's.
Tonight was opening night and OMG all day the drama teacher and Blondie were frantic because mini-diva LOST HER VOICE and has a wicked sore throat. Tons of tea and honey and various lozenges helped enough that she was able to project so well she was louder than many of the other actors. The littlest diva covered when one of the main characters (Beatrice) forgot a few lines and was commended for her quick thinking.
The cast did a really good job, but cast, crew and parents are all exhausted. 3 more nights and I should catch back up to life as it usually is and especially all of my favorite blogs.
Tonight, of course, will be even more fun as while I am sure none of you know a thing about this- play, cast party, midnight release WOOFREAKIN'HOO can we say finally?
Anyhoozles, grab your favorite drink, put up your feet and enjoy our little corner of the Loonyverse.
Looking forward
I have been out of sorts lately and I think I have figured it out.
Okay, bear with me.
I might be a mama hen, but I like my (not so) little family around me. It's not like they never get to do anything, but with the rehearsals and everything else going on in their lives, we just don't seem to have any time together except in passing.
We haven't even watched Broters & Sisters yet (thank God for DVR) and we watch religiously.
It seems like our lives are being lived in passing any more- I'm running here, they are going there.
I'm thrilled for the experience they got of being in the play, and naturally we'll sign up for the next thing they are wanting, but I will enjoy every minute of our time together until it starts.
I love and am so very grateful that in addition to loving them I really like my girls as well.
Each one of them is delightful, intelligent, compassionate and a joy to be around.
So very different from each other, yet in the core values so very much the same.
Many people I know are now starting to stress about the holidays and how they will get everything done, me, I am looking forward to the time we will have for and with each other- baking and candy making, shopping and wrapping, the tv specials and the movies, the hot chocolate and carols.
Right now I am feeling so very blessed that I am going to give thanks for my many many blessings.
My wish for you all, dear friends and family, is that you are a fraction as blessed as I am- if so, you are rich indeed.
Oh,even though it is illegal to do so in our home until after Thanksgiving, I've put the tree up in Our Loonyverse, cute, huh? I am so grateful for all the talented designers and coders and widget makers. :D
Okay, bear with me.
I might be a mama hen, but I like my (not so) little family around me. It's not like they never get to do anything, but with the rehearsals and everything else going on in their lives, we just don't seem to have any time together except in passing.
We haven't even watched Broters & Sisters yet (thank God for DVR) and we watch religiously.
It seems like our lives are being lived in passing any more- I'm running here, they are going there.
I'm thrilled for the experience they got of being in the play, and naturally we'll sign up for the next thing they are wanting, but I will enjoy every minute of our time together until it starts.
I love and am so very grateful that in addition to loving them I really like my girls as well.
Each one of them is delightful, intelligent, compassionate and a joy to be around.
So very different from each other, yet in the core values so very much the same.
Many people I know are now starting to stress about the holidays and how they will get everything done, me, I am looking forward to the time we will have for and with each other- baking and candy making, shopping and wrapping, the tv specials and the movies, the hot chocolate and carols.
Right now I am feeling so very blessed that I am going to give thanks for my many many blessings.
My wish for you all, dear friends and family, is that you are a fraction as blessed as I am- if so, you are rich indeed.
Oh,even though it is illegal to do so in our home until after Thanksgiving, I've put the tree up in Our Loonyverse, cute, huh? I am so grateful for all the talented designers and coders and widget makers. :D
Quickie update
Had a mostly quiet weekend, which is good because the little diva's are pretty exhausted from rehearsals (can we say OMG I cannot wait for this play to be over) and whatnot and the rest of us have just been blah.
Kyra and her little family went to Nebraska to the Anime Convention and unfortunately the most exciting part as of yesterday afternoon was that her husband somehow managed to need 15 stitches. I know, right, who gets their face gashed at a convention, but Aaron somehow found a way.
2 hours from the time it happened til they left the er, though, so if you do have an emergency apparently Lincoln, NE is not a bad place for waiting. ;)
Gearing up for the holidays, deciding on what we will bring up to Ken's mom's, etc... we'll be making at least one new thing, we do every year I am physically able.
I can hardly believe Ian will be 2 on the 24th... the theme of his B-day will be Wall-E, I think Kyra is going to try to design his cake herself, we'll have to see if she has the time and energy.
I've still got things to do today, so I'll update more later.
Hope everyone has a wonderful, wonder-filled week. :)
Kyra and her little family went to Nebraska to the Anime Convention and unfortunately the most exciting part as of yesterday afternoon was that her husband somehow managed to need 15 stitches. I know, right, who gets their face gashed at a convention, but Aaron somehow found a way.
2 hours from the time it happened til they left the er, though, so if you do have an emergency apparently Lincoln, NE is not a bad place for waiting. ;)
Gearing up for the holidays, deciding on what we will bring up to Ken's mom's, etc... we'll be making at least one new thing, we do every year I am physically able.
I can hardly believe Ian will be 2 on the 24th... the theme of his B-day will be Wall-E, I think Kyra is going to try to design his cake herself, we'll have to see if she has the time and energy.
I've still got things to do today, so I'll update more later.
Hope everyone has a wonderful, wonder-filled week. :)
The best water bottle ever
Awhile back, mom won me a KOR One hydration vessel. I'm madly in love with it.
Yeah, it's just a water bottle, right? Holds water. You drink from it. And maybe it looks cool, but it's no big deal, right?
Wrong.
This thing is the coolest water bottle (ahem, hydration vessel) ever. It's oval-y instead of circular, and it's blue and white. Also, you can put in these little discs--stones, they're called--with inspirational messages written on them. Every time you open the bottle, the message is right in front of you. My current one is NEVER SETTLE. The mouth is wide enough that you can get plenty of the H2O you need with no spillage.
Also, best of all, the KOR One hydration vessel contains no BPA--the chemical in most plastic water bottles that can lead to breast cancer. Major plus. Not to mention how much fossil fuel you're saving by drinking from the same water bottle instead of those disposable ones.
It costs about thirty dollars, but it's definitely more than worth it.
Peace out~
Geekazoid
Yeah, it's just a water bottle, right? Holds water. You drink from it. And maybe it looks cool, but it's no big deal, right?
Wrong.
This thing is the coolest water bottle (ahem, hydration vessel) ever. It's oval-y instead of circular, and it's blue and white. Also, you can put in these little discs--stones, they're called--with inspirational messages written on them. Every time you open the bottle, the message is right in front of you. My current one is NEVER SETTLE. The mouth is wide enough that you can get plenty of the H2O you need with no spillage.
Also, best of all, the KOR One hydration vessel contains no BPA--the chemical in most plastic water bottles that can lead to breast cancer. Major plus. Not to mention how much fossil fuel you're saving by drinking from the same water bottle instead of those disposable ones.
It costs about thirty dollars, but it's definitely more than worth it.
Peace out~
Geekazoid
No more wrinkles!
I love my (mommy's) new garment steamer.
I hate ironing. It's not just something I kinda don't like to do, I -hate- it with a burning fiery passion, and I'm no good at it. I always burn my forearm (sometimes even of the arm I'm not using) it takes me forever and I'm not very good at it. I would rather rewash and dry my clothes then iron them... and it doesn't make much difference in time.
My husband just got a promotion. This is fantastic news in every way... except wardrobe. He now has to dress all snazzy and wrinkle free in those kinds of clothes that it seems you -look- at it and it wrinkles. Whether it is because she felt nice, or maybe she just didn't want to listen to me cry and complain, mom let me borrow her Rowenta pro compact garment steamer.
She won it who knows how long ago and never took it out of the box, poor thing. It is such a wonderful alternative to ironing! All I had to do for setup was twist the hose in, add water, hang the head on the over-the-door hanger provided and let it heat up for two minutes. Once it's done, I hang what I need to steam on the hanger and just run it up and down a few times. It does leave it a touch damp but that was dry in five minutes, not bad since it only took about 2-3 for giant pants that would have been easier if I had a different kind of hanger. In other words, I can steam an entire outfit in the time it takes for my coffee pot to brew, and it will dry by the time I've had my first cup.
I did have to go over some stubborn spots a bit more, and it took a bit of pulling here and tugging there, but that would be reduced it we bought an extra attachment that gets rid of bad wrinkles and can even add that crease some people like in their pants.
I only ran into two problems, but neither of them come close to countering the good in my opinion. First, if you accidentally steam your hand while repositioning clothes, it REALLY hurts. Not enough to leave a burn or even need to run under cold water, my coffee scalds me worse, but enough to be unpleasant at three in the morning. The other is that is ran out of water kind of fast but that only takes two seconds to fix.
I did read other reviews on it at Amazon, and apparently other people had a lot of problem with the steam not being consistent, leaks, or the hose disconnecting. I don't know if they have just been fixed or what but I didn't have any of those problems. It worked well for me and I will likely be tossing my neglected iron out (or freecycling) but if I ever do have problems I will post an update.
Mommy, can I keep it? ~ GeekyMommy
I hate ironing. It's not just something I kinda don't like to do, I -hate- it with a burning fiery passion, and I'm no good at it. I always burn my forearm (sometimes even of the arm I'm not using) it takes me forever and I'm not very good at it. I would rather rewash and dry my clothes then iron them... and it doesn't make much difference in time.
My husband just got a promotion. This is fantastic news in every way... except wardrobe. He now has to dress all snazzy and wrinkle free in those kinds of clothes that it seems you -look- at it and it wrinkles. Whether it is because she felt nice, or maybe she just didn't want to listen to me cry and complain, mom let me borrow her Rowenta pro compact garment steamer.
She won it who knows how long ago and never took it out of the box, poor thing. It is such a wonderful alternative to ironing! All I had to do for setup was twist the hose in, add water, hang the head on the over-the-door hanger provided and let it heat up for two minutes. Once it's done, I hang what I need to steam on the hanger and just run it up and down a few times. It does leave it a touch damp but that was dry in five minutes, not bad since it only took about 2-3 for giant pants that would have been easier if I had a different kind of hanger. In other words, I can steam an entire outfit in the time it takes for my coffee pot to brew, and it will dry by the time I've had my first cup.
I did have to go over some stubborn spots a bit more, and it took a bit of pulling here and tugging there, but that would be reduced it we bought an extra attachment that gets rid of bad wrinkles and can even add that crease some people like in their pants.
I only ran into two problems, but neither of them come close to countering the good in my opinion. First, if you accidentally steam your hand while repositioning clothes, it REALLY hurts. Not enough to leave a burn or even need to run under cold water, my coffee scalds me worse, but enough to be unpleasant at three in the morning. The other is that is ran out of water kind of fast but that only takes two seconds to fix.
I did read other reviews on it at Amazon, and apparently other people had a lot of problem with the steam not being consistent, leaks, or the hose disconnecting. I don't know if they have just been fixed or what but I didn't have any of those problems. It worked well for me and I will likely be tossing my neglected iron out (or freecycling) but if I ever do have problems I will post an update.
Mommy, can I keep it? ~ GeekyMommy
Rocks for brains.
I'm pretty sure I have rocks for brains.
I actually thought that as they got older my kids would need me less. Ha!
Last night the little diva's come home from play practice and inform me that not only do they need to go in today (I knew this) but since everyone so enjoyed the snacks I brought to one of the rehearsals... pinwheels and a couple kinds of cookies... it would be nice if I could do the same for today.
10 o'clock last night.
Umm hmm.
So after telling them how they KNOW how I hate being asked for stuff like this at the last minute and that I had the headache from hell that was making me sick as a dog and I couldn't possibly what do I do?
Like a moron I am up at 5 am making 4 different kinds of muffins and oh, what the heck, why not do a couple of summer sausage, pepperoni, cheese, breadstick and cracker platters... make some cheese spread, oh, it is not just gonna be the drama kids mom, since Blondie does the stage make-up so well and the band is going to be doing Thriller she's making them into zombies and one into Michael Jackson when he was black and... well heck, might as well toss something healthy in there but mostly we buy vegs that are on sale and now it is the fall ones... luckily a hunt through the fridge, freezer and pantry yielded some baby carrots, snow peas, baby corn and olives along with some dip.
Tomorrow of course we have to shop for all the little extras for their costumes.
I tell myself it will end when they move out, but I know better... Kyra is always needing mama for something or other.
And you know what? I wouldn't have it any other way, rocks in the head or not.
I actually thought that as they got older my kids would need me less. Ha!
Last night the little diva's come home from play practice and inform me that not only do they need to go in today (I knew this) but since everyone so enjoyed the snacks I brought to one of the rehearsals... pinwheels and a couple kinds of cookies... it would be nice if I could do the same for today.
10 o'clock last night.
Umm hmm.
So after telling them how they KNOW how I hate being asked for stuff like this at the last minute and that I had the headache from hell that was making me sick as a dog and I couldn't possibly what do I do?
Like a moron I am up at 5 am making 4 different kinds of muffins and oh, what the heck, why not do a couple of summer sausage, pepperoni, cheese, breadstick and cracker platters... make some cheese spread, oh, it is not just gonna be the drama kids mom, since Blondie does the stage make-up so well and the band is going to be doing Thriller she's making them into zombies and one into Michael Jackson when he was black and... well heck, might as well toss something healthy in there but mostly we buy vegs that are on sale and now it is the fall ones... luckily a hunt through the fridge, freezer and pantry yielded some baby carrots, snow peas, baby corn and olives along with some dip.
Tomorrow of course we have to shop for all the little extras for their costumes.
I tell myself it will end when they move out, but I know better... Kyra is always needing mama for something or other.
And you know what? I wouldn't have it any other way, rocks in the head or not.
Ian's sugar high & around here lately
Remember Ian on his Nana's bed on Halloween night? (This is his other grandmother, aka Nana.) Yep, the little boy is STILL bouncing off the walls. Kyra really has her hands full so has been taking him everywhere she can think of to try to get the hyper out.Don't worry, he barely got a fraction of the candy to keep... but on Halloween itself he was pretty much given free reign and I think he's still running on sugar fumes.
From the minute he wakes up he is ALL OVER THE PLACE and doesn't settle down til he crashes and burns. Hahaha I love you, Kyra, but I am glad he's not with me 24/7 right at this very moment.
So wins lately... some really great ones... if you have not tried organic clothing, let me tell you they have the softest stuff imaginable. We've won a onesie (which Kyra gave to a friend at a baby shower) and a Green mama t that Kyra is wearing constantly, it is that soft and cute... I will get a pic up and do a review soon, promise.
Won a Dove prize package which included tix to the movie and among other things a year's supply of Dove products- and as Kyra is super sensitive and Dove is the ONLY brand she can use, let me tell you this is much appreciated.
I don't want to spoil it for the littlest diva, since she will eventually get around to writing her review, but I have to mention the Kor Hydration Vessel that I won... make sure you read her review when she gets it posted here, but I will tell you this much- IT ROCKS! and all the cool kids want one now. (Yes, she dibbed it and tested it out by bringing it to school.) She'll include a photo and link in her review. There are more, and I will be adding them to my win list (eventually) and the freebies have been plentiful lately, and with Ken's overtime hours being eliminated both the wins and the freebies have been a blessing indeed around here.
The littlest diva's have been super-busy with rehearsals. Devon is still 3 different characters and Casey is now the only Hero, so she is one of the leads on all 4 nights. She's thrilled, but a little disappointed that she won't get to dance. Ah well, that's showbiz!
All of the food we made for Halloween went over really well, and a couple were new to us, so I'll be posting recipes and reviews when I am feeling up to it... I have had a headache for the last couple weeks that I just can't seem to shake so blogging has not been my biggest priority.
I saw on someones blog (sorry, I forget where) all of the buttons on the sidebar were scrolling so they only showed one at a time. What a fabulous idea! That way each can get the attention it deserves and not get lost amidst a sea of other buttons. Each is cute and deserves to be showcased imo. If anyone knows how to do this on blogger and can walk me (slowly) through it I will love you forever and ever and ever, amen!
That's about it for now, hope everyone is having a fabulous week.
United we stand - divided we'll fall.
I have deliberately avoided giving my opinion on who I feel should be running our country on my blog and I am not going to change that now. Anyone who knows me well, though, is in no doubt. The point is, who I wanted to win is not important. The people have spoken and overwhelmingly we have voted for change.
History has been made. Love it or hate it, it is what it is.
And I for one would like to invite everyone to join me in congratulating our President Elect Barack Obama.
I love America, and being an American.
Are there things I would change? Heck yeah.
Would I want to give up my citizenship for anything else available. HELL NO!
It breaks my heart to see America and the United States the world's big joke and our president a laughingstock. The sad thing is we do it to ourselves.
Why can't we all just say it is what it is, no we're not perfect but darn it let's take a little pride in ourselves, our leaders and our country.
Even if you can't personally support the man and his ideals or policies, maybe you can respect his position and that WE put him there.
Maybe not you personally, but the collective WE.
Let's do what we can to help him make our country the best it's ever been.
The potential is there.
Please, I know from some of your posts you are devastated by the outcome, but do you really wish him ill just so you can say I told you so?
Nothing good can come from predicting failure and gloom and doom.
I for one am full of HOPE and with all of my heart wish President-Elect Barack Obama nothing but the best.
God Bless America. God Bless Obama. God Bless You All.
History has been made. Love it or hate it, it is what it is.
And I for one would like to invite everyone to join me in congratulating our President Elect Barack Obama.
I love America, and being an American.
Are there things I would change? Heck yeah.
Would I want to give up my citizenship for anything else available. HELL NO!
It breaks my heart to see America and the United States the world's big joke and our president a laughingstock. The sad thing is we do it to ourselves.
Why can't we all just say it is what it is, no we're not perfect but darn it let's take a little pride in ourselves, our leaders and our country.
Even if you can't personally support the man and his ideals or policies, maybe you can respect his position and that WE put him there.
Maybe not you personally, but the collective WE.
Let's do what we can to help him make our country the best it's ever been.
The potential is there.
Please, I know from some of your posts you are devastated by the outcome, but do you really wish him ill just so you can say I told you so?
Nothing good can come from predicting failure and gloom and doom.
I for one am full of HOPE and with all of my heart wish President-Elect Barack Obama nothing but the best.
God Bless America. God Bless Obama. God Bless You All.
God Bless America - vote for freebies.
After you grab your I voted sticker, hop on over to Starbucks, Ben & Jerry's, Krispy Kreme or one of the select Chick-Fil-A's for some free goodies.
Yes, I know you would have voted anyways, but heck, why not get something for nothing... Who doesn't like to score freebies? That way no matter what happens we can all feel like winners. ;-)
Not sure where to go to vote? Go here and type in your info and they'll tell you where your polling place is.
Not sure where to go to vote? Go here and type in your info and they'll tell you where your polling place is.
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