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Vegas Indoor Sky Diving: Experience The Sensation of 120 mph Wind (Guest Post)

2011-12-21T08:07:00.000-08:00

Vegas Indoor Sky Diving: Experience The Sensation of 120 mph Wind

Las Vegas is just not famous for colorful bachelors party or dinning and drinking or finding various showgirls in the city or casinos etc, but it is also famous for things like the most exotic indoor sky diving. Perhaps the Vegas indoor sky diving in an incredible way of putting a wild element into your bachelor’s party or any recuperation you are having in this area. With this activity you take an unusual plunge in a giant and massive wind tunnel at the Vegas Indoor Skydiving based in the Convention Center Drive. So for the people who haven’t heard about this stuff in Las Vegas, explore more about this incredible feat in this article.

Before you start: Before you take a plunge into this exotic indoor diving world, you have to undergo an hour based briefing or training session. This session include a number of things like watching short videos, learning and understanding right kind of body position, knowing some precautions and the various flight techniques along with number of hand signals required to communicate during this process. You are also educated on things like the way of tucking and rolling in a right fashion when you fly in the main stream of air and so on. You may feel you have many things to remember in a short period, however, it’s a must and easy to memorize in the name of safety.

The plunge in air stream: You are all set now to take a plunge in the main air stream inside a blue wind tunnel. You have to be dressed like a professional sky diver in a specialized kind of flight suit having earplugs, goggles and a helmet. As you take a plunge through the guided hands of your instructor you begin this feat with hands on assistance. You will float in air and even see you and your friend falling down and then trying squeezing with couple of tricks and somersaults.

When you finally fly: You are now flying with legs and arms spread across to make an alphabet of X and you stay horizontal and get the stimulated effects of sky diving. The exact time you invest in the wind tunnel to the maximum of three minutes up to five flyers. So when flying over the winds, make sure you grab your friends and you can stay for 15 minutes together. Remember this is an athletic activity hence you may sweat when you are flying high. And after having this experience you can certainly imagine how the outdoor and real kind of sky diving goes in the sky. This can be a perfect launch pad if you are looking forward to catch this adventure in a real way.

If you want to enjoy the thrill of sky diving but fear for height, try this option. This is considered to be an incredible experience in life for people who are below 40 pounds with average height. Though it cannot be called as the most inexpensive stuff to do in Las Vegas, but it is can certainly be a life time activity. So if you are looking forward to give a new edge to your bachelor’s party, make sure you go for this and cherish this mind blowing activity for long.

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About the author: Alia Haley is a blogger by profession. She loves writing on technology and luxury. Beside this she is fond of gadgets. Recently an article on Fisher Price Toys for Toddlers attracted her attention. These days she is busy in writing an article on Wedding Dresses with Sleeves.

My Memories Scrapbook Software Giveaway

2011-12-15T02:15:00.000-08:00

***Use this code
STMMMS45030

I was recently contacted by a company called MyMemories.com, with an awesome offer for my readers! You can make scrapbook layouts, photo books, cards, videos, you name it, they have it. Everything was SUPER easy to make as well.


Made this myself *Empire State Building =)

2 options for you....

Click banner above to order your own copy. Use coupon code STMMMS45030 which provides a $10 discount off the purchase of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software and a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store, a **$20 value.

OR

Enter my giveaway for your chance to win the software for yourself

To win---
Please visit www.MyMemories.com and choose your favorite digital paper pack or layout, then comment on here, telling me which ones you chose. (+3) Leave your email address as well

*Going to the site is a mandatory entry. After you do it , come back here and leave "3" comments, saying what else you would like. The comments are your entries to the giveaway.

You can "like" or "follow" one of the links below for an extra entry. After visiting the sites, come back here and leave 1 comment, letting me know you did it.

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Contest ends on 12/22 at 12am

Miller Vein Contest

2011-11-29T08:36:00.000-08:00

Do you or someone you know suffer from unsightly spider veins? Miller Vein's in Michigan is hosting a contest on their facebook page for 3 spider vein treatments and just for entering you receive a free consultation at one of their Michigan clinics.

About The Company

Miller Vein utilizes the most cutting edge and state-of-the-art, minimally invasive venous treatments that will have you walking out the door within an hour! No incisions, sutures or stitches necessary
Board Certified Interventional Radiologists and Phlebologists who only specialize in the treatment of spider veins, varicose veins and other venous conditions.
You will be able to achieve your ultimate goal of beautiful legs. Without surgery. Minus pain. In a matter of weeks and at affordable fees.
3 locations (Novi,Dearborn and Troy)

*Must be a Michigan Resident to enter. Visit Miller Vein on Facebook to enter.

Music Monday

2011-11-23T16:37:00.000-08:00

This week is songs we are thankful for. I picked a song from a up and coming artist b/c I am thankful for those artist that are trying to make there way in the music biz.

His name is Fabian and I hope you will take the chance to listen to what he has to offer =)

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and if traveling be safe.

My Own Pet Balloons

2011-11-10T03:54:00.000-08:00

"There are approximately 52 million Americans with disabilities in the United States and about one percent use service dogs. With a higher demand than supply, canine assistance programs often impose disability or age-specific requirements along with waiting periods of up to 10 years. Children with disabilities under the age of 12 are often the ones denied training assistance dogs."

Source

With the season of giving upon us you may be wondering how you can help. Right now for EVERY balloon you purchase from My Own Pet Balloons they will donate $5.00 to Canines for Kids

The balloons are made from high quality material and can be filled and refilled by a quick trip to the supermarket. My toddlers love balloons as I'm sure most do and would love these. Keep them busy for hours with a pet balloon =)

It's a great cause so stop by and take a look!

Disclaimer- I was in no way compensated for this post. I simply agreed to write it based on it being for a good cause. Happy Holidays =)

Nature's Hand Authentic Granola Review

2011-10-19T10:19:00.000-07:00

I love granola so when I received an email to review Nature's Hand Granola I was pretty stoked. I'll be honest and say I didn't use it in a recipe b/c I ate all of both bags right from the bag. I did put the blueberry flavor in my Cinnamon Toast Crunch (~~dont judge it was good~~). The granola was not only delish but it was healthy. Overall I am completely satisfied with it and would purchase it on my own.

About The Product

"For the first time in the Company’s 40-year history, Nature’s American Co. is bringing something new to the table. While many granolas are loaded with preservatives, sugar, sodium or trans fats, Nature’s Hand granola was created for health-conscious consumers who still love the taste of authentic granola, and uses only the world’s finest ingredients.

The new product, which features an improved texture and more clustered blend, is made with roasted oats and wheat, tasty nuts and seeds and delicately sweetened with caramelized brown sugar and honey. Nature’s Hand uses only premium all-natural ingredients like soy oil, which is full of fiber, protein and antioxidants. The brand is low in sugar and contains no artificial colors or flavors, preservatives, cholesterol, trans fats or sodium."

Be sure to check them out and "like" them on Facebook or Twitter.

I was given Nature's Hand Granola to try in exchange for my honest opinion in a review. The opinions expressed in reviews on this site are mine and always honest.

7 Simple Ways to Reduce Pregnancy-Related Sciatica GUEST POST

2011-10-17T07:41:00.000-07:00

Tips to help expectant moms manage lower back attacks

Pregnancy-related sciatica typically occurs during the second and third trimester of pregnancy and it’s caused by a baby’s position in the mother’s womb. During this time, the baby is growing larger and sits in a lower position in the abdomen. Pregnancy-related sciatica occurs when the baby's head presses against the mother's sciatic nerves, which run down the spine and into the pelvis and upper leg area, causing shooting pains or paralyzing numbness in the lower back, buttocks, or down the backs of the thighs.

The pain can be severe and demobilizing, and unfortunately, there's no prescription to remedy sciatica. Little that can be done to prevent the onset of sciatica or relieve the pain completely until the baby is born. Ordering cheap drugs online from a Canadian Pharmacy is an option but this may require a prescription from your doctor. The good news is there are many ways to help ease the severity of sciatic attacks without drugs, including:

1.    Chiropractic adjustments - As a woman’s abdomen grows as their baby grows, mom’s back can become weakened and unstable. Regular chiropractic adjustments can promote blood flow and relieve mild to severe sciatica throughout pregnancy.

2.    Regular exercise - Expectant moms who exercise regularly may handle the sciatica discomforts better than those who don’t exercise at all. Why is this? Women with good muscle tone will have better back support as their pregnancy progresses.

3.    Soft tissue prenatal massage – will work tense muscles loose and help create a larger range of motion during a sciatica attack. A gentle prenatal massage conducted weekly by an RMT can reduce stress on mom’s weight-bearing joints and encourage proper posture, which can reduce sciatica attacks.

4.    Applying alternate hot and cold - Soothing heat alternated with an ice pack will help calm muscle and nerve spasms during a sciatica attack.

5.    Wear flat shoes – High heels or shoes that take your weight on your heels may cause additional strain on your lower back and worsen sciatica.

6.    Sleep on your side not on your tummy – Sleeping on your side with pillows rolled up under the knees puts less stress on your back. It also supports your back when you get out of bed if you rise from one side and then pull your body into an upright sitting position, provoking fewer sciatica spasms.

7.    Pelvic tilts - While there is no real cure for sciatica, pelvic tilt exercises can offer some relief by stretching the length of the path that the sciatic nerve travels, which starts in the piraformis, located in the buttocks, and runs down the hamstring and the calf muscles. Pelvic tilts take pressure off the sciatic muscle and also prepares the muscles of pregnant woman for giving birth. To do a proper pelvic tilt:

•    Lay on the floor with your knees bent at 90-degrees and your feet flat on the floor
•    Check to see if you can slide your hand between your low back and the floor
•    Inhale first and tilt your pelvis up towards the ceiling as you exhale until you get a nice stretch in your low back
•    Exhale and let the spine and pelvis return to their original position

Bio: Bernice Spradlin is an avid hiker and runner. She works at a gym as in Brooklyn, New York, where she gets great inspiration for her freelance health-related articles and blogs. In her off time, you can often find Bernice jogging the East River path along the waterfront and enjoying the cool breeze.

Why Men Should Stay Well Groomed- Guest Post

2011-10-05T07:12:00.000-07:00

Why Men Should Stay Well Groomed

A well groomed man makes a great first impression. Appearance matters, whether you are in a business or social setting. Fair or not, people tend to make judgments about your character based on how you look. Prospective employers are strongly influenced by grooming when making hiring decisions. If you show up to a job interview with shaggy hair, ragged fingernails and wrinkled clothes, chances are the job is going to some other guy, even though you may be the most qualified candidate. Interviewers presume that if you are slovenly in your personal habits, you are most likely lazy and lack motivation.

Men who are attractive and well groomed actually earn higher salaries. A researcher from the Fairleigh Dickson University in North America conducted a study to determine if appearance had any influence on starting salaries. Identical resumes were sent to over a thousand employers accompanied by a picture of the male applicant. Prospective employers were asked what the starting salary would be, should the applicant be successful. In half the pictures the applicant had been given a makeover, so he had a very professional and polished appearance. The starting salary replies that the applicant received pre-makeover were more than twenty percent lower than those quoted for his more polished self.

Although attractive, well groomed men don’t perform projects or tasks any better than their less well groomed counterparts, studies have shown that they are perceived to be more reliable, credible and productive. They also have been shown to be much more effective in persuading others simply by virtue of their appearance. These biases can work in your favor. By simply improving your appearance, you can change the way people perceive everything else that you do.

When you make the effort to present yourself in the most appealing manner possible, it’s also a source of personal pride that can have an amazing effect on your self confidence. When you catch a glimpse of yourself in mirrors or windows, something that happens as often as fifty times a day, don’t you feel great if you’re looking your best? Although there is no hard data to support the theory that attractive well groomed people are actually happier and more satisfied with their lives, it would seem to follow that being more self confident, being perceived favorably by others or even earning a better salary, may lead to a greater feeling of happiness and fulfillment.

Good grooming plays a critical role when it comes to attracting the opposite sex. In Maxim magazine’s annual sex survey, several thousand women were asked “What’s the biggest potential turn off when meeting a man?” The top response was bad hygiene. Women are turned off by men who don’t look good and smell good. Things like body odor, bad breath, dirty fingernails or hair, and ill-fitting sloppy clothes that haven’t been laundered recently are enough to send most women running in the opposite direction.

If you want to be taken seriously in today’s world, you need to be confident, masculine, stylish and well groomed. Make the effort to be the best possible version of yourself.

My name is Muzammil Bashir. I’m working with the Senior Editor of pretty-small-shoes.com – Specializing in small size shoes for women with small size feet.

Rent a Textbook and Donate to Operation Smile

2011-09-30T13:04:00.000-07:00

I was recently contacted by a company called Campus Book Rentals with an offer I couldn't turn down. Operation Smile is a Children's Charity Organization. They work collecting donations to help families pay expenses for cleft plate surgery on children.

Children are born with cleft plate issues every 3 minutes. Due to this they often have a hard time eating, speaking and in most cases smiling. In this economy many families can't afford this surgery. Campus Book Rentals has teamed up with Operation Smile to donate money each time you rent a textbook.

More Info On The Companies

OPERATION SMILE
*** Since 1982, Operation Smile — through the help of dedicated medical volunteers — has provided more than 2 million patient evaluations and over 200,000 free surgeries for children and young adults born with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities.
As one of the most prominent children’s charities in the world and with a presence in over 60 countries, we are able to heal children’s smiles and bring hope for a better future.

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They have a top notch support staff. Live help. Quick responses.

You'll save money. Pay less than half price to rent textbooks, and if you decide you want to keep the book instead of renting it, just pay us the difference and the book is yours. It's really risk free.

They have a 30 day risk free guarantee. Return your book for any reason within 30 days for a full refund.

There's tons of perks. Monthly giveaways, textbook scholarships, shirts, and other prizes. Registration is free and you do not have to be a paying customer to win.

Thanks for taking the time to read and I hope you consider visiting these sites. I will be compensated with a chocolate covered fruit basket but would have totally written it without anything =)

Quantum Jump Therapy: Healing through a proxy GUEST POST

2011-09-12T09:24:00.000-07:00

It has taken quantum physicists many years to convince mankind of the existence of infinite alternate universes. But, alas the doubt still persists and the question again arises that is it really possible that three might be an outer world with completely alien circumstances and living beings? Is it fathomable that these entirely different versions of us live in a different world and making different choices from us? The possibilities could be infinite and varied and in such an alternate environment the existence of a person may vary largely.

Over 3 decades ago, there came a revolutionized thought that what would happen if there could be a channel to bridge the gap between these alternate versions and oneself. Will there be any effective learning, exchange of knowledge, skills t improve the ongoing quality of life? The answers to all these questions were found in the form of Quantum Jumping. It is named so because the therapy is a combination of quantum energy principles, spiritual counseling and hypnotherapy. This technique incorporates the ability of a person’s mind to jump into the alternate universe and communicate with the alternate versions. This unique method provides them passage to get in contact with these versions and get introduced into some new learning experience. Whether its health or enlightenment or life goals, quantum jumping therapy has proven its metal in the achieving self realization and empowerment.

The technique as mentioned involves an amalgamation of meditation and visualization that leads the mind to experience this divine phenomenon of Quantum Jumping. The process guides the practitioner to walk through the passage that enables him/her to enter into an alternate world and make a contact with the alternate selves. You may be wondering what exactly this “alternate self” is. Well, this alternate version totally relies on what a person is looking for. If you aim is to master the art of painting then you will end up meeting an alternate self who is already a skilled painter. If you talk about the possible benefits of Quantum Jumping, then they are countless. This unique experience of alternate selves not only ensures career progress or health improvement but also, lightens up the hidden talent and inspires you to show your creative side that might have been unknown to you as well. People have employed this technique to increase their wealth and boost up their relationship. You might be one in the thousands completely denying the miraculous ability of this therapy to improve your living, but you can’t deny that there are hundreds of people there too who have experience this wisdom themselves and have proven that it really works. Moreover, what harm in trying it out and end up meeting your role model to get inspire din life.

About the author: Amanda Kidd is a blogger. She writes on health related topics and her health guide includes health tips, sexual health and women’s health.

18”x24” Poster Print Giveaway- Closed

2011-09-08T02:46:00.000-07:00

http://www.uprinting.com/poster-printing.html

I was given a great offer for my readers from uprinting.com. This company offers everything from

poster printing

custom posters

online printing

They have been kind enough to offer one of my readers a ....

18”x24” Poster Print

Semi gloss OR high gloss, 1 business day print turnaround time

Limited to US residents 18 years old and above only

If you would like to enter this giveaway it's VERY easy

LEAVE A COMMENT WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS SO I HAVE A WAY TO CONTACT YOU. +1 entry

** Optional but a nice way to show appreciation to the Company providing this giveaway and I'll give you +3 entries for doing it
Follow Uprinting on Facebook or Twitter and LEAVE A COMMENT WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

Contest open from 9/8-9/14 to US only for people 18 and up
Winner will be chosen using random.org and emailed.

This giveaway is sponsored by UPrinting, no monetary compensation was given and I will receive a poster for hosting.

Therapies That Can Help You During Pregnancy (Guest Post)

2011-08-31T02:07:00.000-07:00

Pregnancy can be a physically and emotionally stressful time. As your body undergoes a massive physical transformation in a relatively short period of time, it can result in uncomfortable and debilitating symptoms such as back pain, morning sickness, muscle cramps, fatigue, swollen ankles and legs, neck and shoulder tension, constipation, hemorrhoids, mood swings, and acne, to name but a few. The inevitable weight gain puts stress on the bones and joints by increasing the curvature of the lumbar spine. Hormonal changes that make the ligaments more stretchable in preparation for labour also make your joints less stable. Add to that any worries you may have about giving birth, your child's health or being a parent. There are a number of therapies that can help alleviate specific symptoms, prepare your body for the act of child birth, and help you relax. The following therapeutic approaches have proved beneficial during pregnancy.

Reflexology is a natural healing therapy that is used to relieve pain and correct emotional, hormonal and physiological imbalances in the body by applying pressure to points on the feet that correspond with particular organs or bodily functions. In pregnancy it can help prevent or alleviate imbalances that commonly occur as your body undergoes significant changes. Many midwives are trained in reflexology and use it during labour. Studies in the UK and Denmark have shown that reflexology can dramatically speed up labour, reduce pain, and increase the incidence of vaginal deliveries, while significantly reducing the need for common interventions such as inductions, episiotomies, the use of instruments, or caesarian sections.

Chiropractic therapy is a gentle, safe, non-invasive approach to resolving the neuromuscular and biochemical problems associated with pregnancy. Pregnancy not only creates problems but can exacerbate existing ones. Hormonal changes, increased weight and a change in weight distribution, can cause increased stress on pelvic and spinal ligaments, muscles, and joints, all of which respond favourably to chiropractic adjustment. Chiropractic treatment can also ensure correct alignment to the pelvis which is important in preventing back, neck and shoulder pain during pregnancy and is beneficial for giving birth.

Reiki therapy is a natural energy healing method that originated in Japan. It has been shown to be highly effective during pregnancy in reducing stress, alleviating nausea and morning sickness and improving quality of sleep. Reiki can be used to prepare you physically, emotionally and spiritually for labour and delivery and is frequently used during labour to minimize pain.

Shiatsu massage therapy is commonly used by midwives in Japan to support a healthy pregnancy and prepare women for an easier labour. It works to harmonize the body's energy, relieving common problems like back pain, nausea, heartburn, anxiety and exhaustion. Courses in Shiatsu massage therapy are popular for birth partners, who learn easy techniques that are safe to perform, allowing them to provide meaningful support during labour.

There are many other forms of therapy that can help you during pregnancy including: acupuncture, aroma therapy, hypnotherapy, osteopathy and the Bowen and Alexander techniques. Anyone who has a high risk pregnancy should check with their obstetrician before beginning any type of therapy. Many doctors advise that even in a normal pregnancy you wait until after the first trimester. Pregnancy does not have to be an ordeal. It can be a joyful time particularly if you avail yourself of some the natural healing therapies that can alleviate any discomfort.

Hello my name is Muzammil, I am working with the Editor for healthypages.co.uk. I love to write about health and beauty, especially Complementary Therapies, please visit our site for more information Hypnotherapy.

This is a guest post. I was in no way compensated for it. Just all about helping people get their name out there =)

Music Monday

2011-08-29T03:34:00.000-07:00

Ive missed a couple weeks so I hope it's freebie day cause I love this song =)

Goosebump DVD Giveaway- Closed

2011-08-18T11:19:00.000-07:00

Two New Goosebumps Adventures Arrive on DVD September 13

Win a copy of the DVD Arriving September 13th
From Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

Get goose bumps and keep the light on to ward off the ghosts, goblins, mutants and madness as Goosebumps®: Attack of the Mutant and Goosebumps®: Ghost Beach scare their way onto DVD September 13, 2011 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

With over 300 million books sold, R.L. Stine’s wildly successful children’s stories (www.scholastic.com/goosebumps ) come to life with two all-new terrifying tales. First, Attack of the Mutant includes “Attack of the Mutant Parts 1 & 2” and follows Skipper Matthews and his awesome comic book collection. Skipper’s favorite is The Masked Mutant, the story of an evil, power-mad super villain who is out to gain control of the universe. One day, while lost in a strange part of town, Skipper discovers a building that mysteriously resembles the Mutant’s secret headquarters... a building that magically disappears. Has Skipper read one too many comic books? Or does The Masked Mutant really exist? The DVD also features “Phantom of the Auditorium™,” a frightening story about a young actress who is thrilled after winning the lead in the school play... until the nightmares begin as there is talk of a real phantom who has haunted the auditorium for years.

Next, Ghost Beach includes “The Barking Ghost” and follows Cooper Holmes, a young man who is scared of just about everything. His father says he’s the only kid to scare himself on Halloween! But as he moves into a new house, this time Cooper is not just scared of his own shadow. In “Be Careful What You Wish For,” class klutz Samantha Byrd is the laughingstock of the girls’ basketball team. But now, Samantha has found someone who will grant her three wishes. Too bad she wasn’t more careful as now Sam’s wishes are turning her life into a living nightmare! Lastly, “Ghost Beach” focuses on Jerry, who is thrilled by the prospect of exploring the dark, eerie old cave he discovered down by the beach. When he hears the story of a 300-year-old ghost living inside, Jerry must decide if he will believe the legend or dismiss it as a silly made-up tale.

Watch these latest spooky Goosebumps® stories on September 13… if you dare!

TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY ....

Visit
http://www.scholastic.com/goosebumps/
and leave a comment WITH your email here letting me know what book or movie your kids would enjoy.

Contest open to US only
Winner will be picked using random.org and will be emailed
Contest closes September 13th at midnight (Detroit Time)

Music Monday

2011-08-15T02:56:00.000-07:00

This weeks challenge is "School Songs" I love this song and it takes me back to my High school days ..enjoy =)

1853 Heritage Blend Review and GIVEAWAY

2011-08-04T02:17:00.000-07:00

UPDATE WINNERS- COMMENT NUMBER 1 AND NUMBER 7 HAVE WON THE GIVEAWAY AND I WILL BE EMAILING YOU ASAP. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED.

Click the pictures to enlarge

I was lucky enough to work with a great Kraft Food Company named GEVALIA once again. This time I had the opportunity to try a wonderful type of coffee. The set came with a collectors tin, the coffee AND filters.

Coffee Opinion

"The coffee tasted great, not to bitter or sweet. A little scoop goes a long way"

Giveaway

1 Box of 1853 Heritage Blend, 1 1853 Collectors Tin and a pack of filters

Not 1 but 2 lucky winners have a chance to win this great set.

To enter the giveaway --- MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WITH YOUR COMMENT

Visit Gevalia and leave a comment here letting me know what other product you might also enjoy.

2 LUCKY WINNER WILL BE RANDOMLY PICKED ON 8/12/2011 using random.org

***THE CONTEST WILL END AT MIDNIGHT (DETROIT TIME) ON 8/11/2011

Disclaimer- I was given a set of the coffee to try in the exchange for a review and giveaway. The opinions expressed on this site are always honest

Music Monday

2011-08-01T04:06:00.000-07:00

It's a freebie week so I went with a Summer tune =)

Music Monday

2011-07-25T04:19:00.000-07:00

This weeks challenge is theme songs from your favorite shows

Music Monday

2011-07-18T02:43:00.000-07:00

This weeks a freebie and since I will be heading on vacation this weekend for my birthday I went with.....

NYC here we come. Hope everyone had a great week!

Music Monday

2011-07-11T00:03:00.000-07:00

In honor of the 4th of July this week is "patriotic songs"

and I put this one for fun..it could be patriotic..I think

Music Monday

2011-07-04T03:35:00.000-07:00

This weeks challenge is a freebie..enjoy

Music Monday

2011-06-27T02:49:00.000-07:00

This weeks challenge is "Singers/Groups With 1 Word Name"

Music Monday

2011-06-20T04:08:00.000-07:00

Freebie Week

I went with the new Em and Bruno Mars. Warning it drops the F bomb a couple times but the chorus is pretty decent =)

Music Monday

2011-06-12T16:49:00.001-07:00

This week's theme is a song for the host. Not only is it her birthday but it's also her 2 year Blogversary. Happy Birthday XD

I couldn't decide so I picked them all..

Music Monday

2011-06-06T04:16:00.000-07:00

This week is a freebie so I went with..

Been a long time since I heard it. Hope everyone has a great week =)

Music Monday

2011-05-29T19:46:00.000-07:00

This week is songs about the weather/summer songs so I had to go with the one and only Pitbull again...everyone needs Spring love =)

Music Monday

2011-05-16T04:34:00.000-07:00

This week is Reggae so I went with a new type called Reggaeton and went with Daddy Yankee

Not Bob Marley but he is super good looking. Have a good week =)

Music Monday

2011-05-09T04:34:00.000-07:00

Freebie week
My song to my Momma in honor of Mothers Day

Music Monday

2011-05-02T03:00:00.000-07:00

This week is songs about " any color"

The Happiness Diet- Guest Post By Christina Lopez

2011-04-29T14:15:00.000-07:00

The Happiness Diet

There are a few ways that someone could interpret this title, but the best way is to just take it quite literally. These days more and more research is proving that positivity has significant health benefits. It can even go as far as to manifest weight loss and greater physical health as a result. Our culture is built on an unstable, hedonic treadmill that sends a message of discontent even after achieving what is supposed to make us happy.
Professor Timothy Sharp, the Chief Happiness Officer of The Happiness Institute in Sydney, Australia has taken time to research just how much a positive attitude can impact our waistlines. Sharp has boiled it down to “the tyranny of when.” People have gotten accustomed to saying “I’ll be happy when…,” fill in the blank. There is always something and it is too often not a something that people already have. Our society tells us that we constantly need the bigger, better, best option in order to feel content in life.

Tragically, this type of thinking has trickled down into the food industry. The desire for the biggest and best slice of pizza, that is drowning in multiple types of cheeses, no matter how appealing it may be- is not going to make us any happier. In fact, it too often has the opposite effect. We consume it with the hopes of nurturing a misplaced need for happiness and wind up with too many calories and at the end of the week- a few extra pounds. The McDonalds “Golden Arches” have become more iconic than the Christian cross, leading us ever deeper into the need to supersize and upgrade.

Particularly, when it comes to weight loss we imagine a happier self only after the appropriate amount of pounds have been dropped and an entirely new lifestyle has been installed. What Sharp proposes is that we instead pursue happiness first, and then health and weight loss will follow. It has been proven that positive thinking and a positive attitude greatly impact a person’s ability to make healthy decisions and to stay motivated. Alternatively, and not surprisingly, negative emotions result in feelings of depression, hopelessness, and helplessness. What people tend to do is punish themselves in order to achieve the desired happiness, or in this case the desired waistline.

Dieting is often in the form of pills, restrictive eating and punishing exercises. What happens as a result of these behaviors are negative emotions associated with eating; a burger one night results in a lengthy, painful workout at the gym the next, or some kind of toxic diet pill. What we should be doing instead is seeking a happier lifestyle, and once we do this the health will come more naturally. Studies have proven the wonderful benefits a healthy mind can have on the body. This way it will no longer be a matter of over-indulging and punishing, but instead will be about treating your body well because you care to. Happy people are more resilient and motivated, and far more likely to lead a healthy lifestyle. Healthy lifestyles go hand-in-hand with a trim waistline and more energy for maintaining it.

About the author: Christina Lopez is a freelance fashion writer and pop culture junkie. Christina specializes in all things lifestyle-related. From home and design to health and beauty. With her love of art and all things beautiful, she delights in sharing her sense of style from her life to your computer monitor. Her title pegs her as an editor at a website that specializes in providing people with car insurance quotes, but her passion leads her into writing with a little more substance and a lot more heart.

Music Monday

2011-04-25T03:42:00.000-07:00

This week is a freebie. Since I just returned from a Smoky Mountain Vacation I am going with...

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend =)

Music Monday

2011-04-11T04:34:00.000-07:00

This weeks a freebie! Black and Yellow......

Music Monday

2011-04-04T04:13:00.000-07:00

This week is Gospel/Spiritual Rock. This is like the only song I know that falls under Gospel..lol Happy Anniversary to the husband and I..3 years married today =)

Easycanvasprints.com Review

2011-03-31T16:40:00.000-07:00

I was given the wonderful opportunity to review a photo canvas of my choice. The name of the site is www.easycanvasprints.com and like the name is was super easy to design. As selfish as I wanted to be and order myself something nice, I'd thought I'd do something nice for someone else.

I have a friend who lost a Grandma not to long along so I thought this would be a great opportunity to make her smile while giving her a great memory to look at.

Designing the canvas was as simple as 1,2,3. I picked a size and width for the canvas. Next I uploaded a picture and you have the option to edit the photo.
**I dont recommend using photo's saved from facebook or that have previously been uploaded from another site. Pictures from you camera or ones that have been uploaded from the camera would work best.

After it was made all that was left was to wait for the reaction of the recipient. I was so nervous about it. I just wanted it to be perfect and when she received it, it was!

I knew she had received it when I seen her facebook status. ~~I hope she doesn't mind me copying it.~~

"OMG in tears. fedex just came to the house and a friend of mine made the last pic of HJ and her Nonie aka Great Grama Jane who HJ is names after a huge oil painting. Thank you so much Crisc Cumberland I cant believe you got this made. It means so much to me and I cant WAIT for HJ to wake up and see it."

That right there made me happy that I did this for her. Needless to say my 2 year old friend was just as happy with her new picture of her Great Grandma.

Here she is pointing to herself she thought it was sorta funny =)

I highly recommended this company for anyone looking to capture the one special moment on a canvas. They did an excellent job and everything looks as ordered.

Canvas size-AWESOME

Canvas Width- AWESOME (you have the option to have the picture wrapped around like this is you like)

Canvas Overall Quality-AWESOME!!!!

Thank you www.easycanvasprints.com for this wonderful opportunity!

*The opinions in this post are mine and only mine. I was given the opportunity of a canvas of my choice for an honest review.

Last Week Of Preschool 2010/11

2011-03-29T02:18:00.000-07:00

This was our final week of school and we also had our 100th day. Our activities this week are just a mixture of things we learned this year. We will still be posting stories with crafts/activities at my new site for the next few months until we start back up.

Hot Dots Jr.

The Hunt

What I did was take pictures of some letters,colors, and numbers. Then on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday I had Heaven look at the picture and find it in the classroom.

Letters

Colors

Numbers

*Some pics of her finding them

With Thomas we have been working on animals

And on our 100th day I had Heaven use the bingo markers to dot 100 bubbles

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Music Monday

2011-03-28T02:52:00.000-07:00

This week is a freebie so I had to give a shootout to this girl....

Happy Monday =)

HS Mothers Journal

2011-03-25T02:15:00.000-07:00

In my life this week...

We had Sunday dinner with an old friend and her family. I also began finishing up packing for our vacation in a couple weeks. ( I know, I like to start early so I wont forget anything)

In our homeschool this week...
We finished up our last week of Preschool this week till Aug. Of course I will still be teaching them but we will not be having formal schooling for a few months.I think 101 days of school in the AM is enough for a soon to be 3 year old.

Places we're going and people we're seeing...

Weekly shopping,gymnastics (signing Heaven up for Cheer instead, and JJ will be back over this weekend as well.

My favorite thing this week was...

Getting together with some friends. It's been a while since I was able to get out and laugh =)

What's working/not working for us...

We were given the opportunity to have a trial for ABCmouse.com and we LOVE it. It has so many levels to choose from and gives the kids certain lessons to complete. When they complete they are given tickets. I cant wait to explore more of it.

Homeschool questions/thoughts I have...

My new homeschool blog is done!!!! Please follow me there. In a week I will no longer use this blog for homeschool post =)

A photo, video, link, or quote to share...

I woke up to a BLACK squirrel! I've only seen one of these 1 other time so I had to get some pictures this time.

"Then God commanded, 'Let the earth produce all kinds of animal life; domestic and wild, large and small, and it was done. So God made them all, and He was pleased with what He saw." Genesis 1:24, 25

The Final Weeks

2011-03-23T07:20:00.000-07:00

We had a fun week finishing up the rest of our lesson plan. We only have 1 more week left of Preschool!

We started with finishing our shape workbook...

Played shape bingo...

I felt bad when I found Thomas like this..

so I set him up with the train table..

He also played a game of Red Rover

To finish off the week we did a couple Science projects..

Milk Experiment

Rain Gauge

After a couple days of rain we brought it in and measured the rain. (It was still raining)

We also did a project for Jack and the Beanstalk that you can find over at my new blog =)

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Music Monday

2011-03-21T04:00:00.000-07:00

Today's favorite male artist so I had to go with....

I love the video and miss the train station. Happy Monday =)

HS Mothers Journal

2011-03-18T03:29:00.000-07:00

In my life this week...

We remolded our bathroom I am so excited to get rid of the ugly green walls and floor

In our homeschool this week...
We worked on some fun projects and our shape workbook.

Places we're going and people we're seeing...

Weekly shopping and gymnastics are the only thing lined up for the week.

My favorite thing this week was...

We had a day where it was almost 70 degrees out! I can smell Spring in the air.

What's working/not working for us...

Nothing new to add this week

Homeschool questions/thoughts I have...

My new homeschool blog is done!!!! Please follow me there. In 2 weeks I will no longer use this blog for homeschool post =)

A photo, video, link, or quote to share...

(The bathroom we remodeled)

Before

After

Life Skills Week

2011-03-16T04:46:00.000-07:00

Since were on our last couple weeks of school, I decided to work on some life skills so we can start Spring cleaning.

Vacuum

Wash Windows

Dusting

Garbage

Laundry

Putting her chore cards away

We did a couple activities as well.....

PAINTING WITH HOME-MADE WATER COLORS AND FOAM PAINT BRUSHES

MUFFIN TIN FUN

WE ALSO MADE SOME HOME-MADE CRAYONS

*We did more things but these were the only pictures we took this week.

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Music Monday

2011-03-14T02:53:00.000-07:00

This week is a FREEBIE so I choose....

Happy Monday!

HS Mothers Journal

2011-03-11T02:25:00.000-08:00

In my life this week...
I have started Spring cleaning!! Funny to say that as were still getting snow here.

In our homeschool this week...
We worked on some life skills and finished up one of our workbooks. This has been a week of review for shapes and colors.

Places we're going and people we're seeing...
Weekly shopping and gymnastics are the only thing lined up for the week,

My favorite thing this week was...
The tree we painted on the wall. I have so may cool thoughts for it.

We also made a secret door in the kids closet so the rooms connect now

and then added a door

What's working/not working for us...
I've been bringing TJ in the class this week to get him used to it. I've learned that it's easier to get things going when I bring Heaven in first and get her started on her work.

Homeschool questions/thoughts I have...
My new homeschool blog is done!!!! Please follow me there.

A photo, video, link, or quote to share...

An educational system isn't worth a great deal if it teaches young people how to make a living but doesn't teach them how to make a life. ~Author Unknown

Custom Made Vinyl Banners Review

2011-03-10T04:35:00.000-08:00

I was given a great opportunity to design a banner from Build A Sign.com. I decided to do a birthday one because Heaven and TJ both have a birthday coming up.

Let me just say it was SUPER easy. I had no problems customizing it and they offer a lot of choices to pick from. Within a couple days my banner had arrived and looked EXACTLY like it did when I designed it.

It was even bigger than I thought it was going to be. I am very pleased with it and the company itself was a pleasure to work with. Heaven had seen it when I first opened it and she was pretty excited about it. I have it put away so I can surprise them with it on their birthdays.

*for more birthday templates visit BannersOnTheCheap.com

* I was not paid for my opinion. It is mine and only mine. I was given the opportunity to design a vinyl banner of my choice in exchange for a review.

St. Patricks Day And More

2011-03-09T03:14:00.000-08:00

We have finished our letters, we finished our review, now it's time for crafts.

Glue & Green Rice

Shamrock Sticker Tree

Shamrock Painting

Pot Of Gold ABC Match

Other Things

Leap Frog ABC magnets

Mellissa & Doug Building Blocks

ABC Velcro Chart

Bean,Bead,and Noodle Sensory Bin

Snip It Activity

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Post It Note Tuesday- Guest Post

2011-03-08T02:25:00.000-08:00

Hi Dollfaces! I'm Boobies...in for my partner in twitter crime, Crisc. :) Post-It Note Tuesday is the name...8 Rules For Dating My Teenage Daughter is the game. Buckle up!

Hope you all have a great Tuesday!

Music Monday

2011-03-07T02:45:00.000-08:00

Today's Music Monday is FEMALE ARTIST....

Happy Monday =)

HS Mothers Journal

2011-03-04T02:23:00.000-08:00

In my life this week...
I've been stressing. My mom called me last night crying saying her MS is out of remission and they want to do a Tracheostomy on her due to a hole forming in her throat. Prayers would be appreciated.

In our homeschool this week...
We did some of our ST. Patrick's Day crafts (post will go up on Wednesday) and had a relaxing week of learning while playing. Heavens last day of school till Aug 1st is in 29 days. She's only 2 still so I think 107 days of formal schooling is good enough.

Places we're going and people we're seeing...

Since were saving for a vacation in less than 6 weeks we haven't really been going anywhere. Heaven just has her gymnastics class on Thursday nights and JJ will be back over Saturday.

My favorite thing this week was...

The beautiful picture I was able to get of Heaven. I will be doing a review on a custom made banner the picture was used in. I'm excited to see it as it's a birthday gift for the kids.

What's working/not working for us...
The chore chart I made for the kids. Next week we will be working more on life skills (Heaven is doing awesome)

Homeschool questions/thoughts I have...
My new homeschool blog is done!!!! I hope you will stop by b/c I don't have any followers yet..lol

A photo, video, link, or quote to share...

(The pictures I was able to get of Heaven)

Letter Review

2011-03-01T16:09:00.000-08:00

Last week we finished the rest of our letters so this week we did some testing.

When we reviewed the letters on these worksheets she had a hard time with d,e,n,q and t. When I tested her on A-J with these worksheets, the only one she got wrong was the lowercase g.

Alphabet Review
(I asked her where a letter was and she put it in the holder)

Shape Sort Review

Counting Objects

Shape Bugs

Volcano For Fun

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Music Monday

2011-02-28T02:23:00.000-08:00

Were finishing off the month of February with one last love song. This week I went with....

HS Mothers Journal

2011-02-25T04:42:00.000-08:00

In my life this week...

I've been trying to eat better. I have a serious problem with munching on snacks late at night and it isn't good for my waist line. I've also been teaching Heaven some basic cleaning so she can help out.

In our homeschool this week...
We did testing to see what we learned so far. In almost 8 months Heaven has come so far. Very proud of her!

Places we're going and people we're seeing...
JJ comes over this weekend. Besides that we really don't have anything planned.

My favorite thing this week was...
Watching how happy Thomas was when he was able to complete his puzzles. He has been a slow learner compared to his sister so I'm happy to see him making progress.

What's working/not working for us...
N/A this week

Homeschool questions/thoughts I have...

Nothing I'm good this week =)

A photo, video, link, or quote to share...

Dear Lord, I come to you as humble as I know how. I confess my sins, those known and unknown. Lord, you know I am not perfect and I fall short everyday of my life, but I want to take time to thank you for your mercy. Thank you for my family, my friends, a roof over my head and a warm home, food on my table, and everything I have. Amen. -Someones Facebook Status

Letters X,Y,Z

2011-02-23T02:25:00.000-08:00

X,Y,Z CRAFTS

Letter X Pretzels

Painting Yellow Sun

Zebra Stripes

Language Arts

Coloring X,Y,Z fish

Color the X worksheet

Color the Y worksheet

Puzzle Time

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Music Monday

2011-02-21T02:31:00.000-08:00

For those of you that weren't aware February is LOVE month so to keep it going I went with ....

HS Mothers Journal

2011-02-18T11:27:00.000-08:00

In my life this week...

We celebrated JJ's 11th Birthday! He has grown so much in 4 short years.

In our homeschool this week...
We worked on the letters X,Y,and Z. We also did some more organizing to prepare for next year.

Places we're going and people we're seeing...
Heaven had her Gymnastics class on Thursday, my husband and I will be going to bingo today, and the kids will be spending time with Grandma.

My favorite thing this week was...
I'm going to say the ice cream cake we ordered for JJ's birthday was one of my favorite things this week. It was great. We also received TJ's Hands On Homeschooling in the mail.

What's working/not working for us...
We were finishing some of the letters early, then waiting a week for the next one. It wasn't working for us so once she learned a letter I started to go ahead with the next lesson. 7 months later and we our finished with the letters.

Homeschool questions/thoughts I have...
If you finish a lesson early, do you move on to the next or wait?

A photo, video, link, or quote to share...

JJ's Birthday Dinner

(JJ when I first met him)

Letter W

2011-02-16T03:28:00.000-08:00

W Crafts

Make a Wand

Wind Stick

Whales

Creative Fun

Valentines Day Surprise

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Post Its- Ding Dongs

2011-02-15T03:36:00.000-08:00

Linked to....

Music Monday- V-Day

2011-02-14T02:46:00.001-08:00

Happy Valentines Day Loves