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Get Your Fitness On Curves Style!!!

2012-03-06T15:54:00.000-05:00

It's that time of year when that ever-present New Year's resolution to lose weight starts to go by the wayside. My question is, why let it? Try out Curves free for a week and get that motivation back!!! Work it ladies!!

Just A Little Food For Thought

2012-03-06T13:33:00.000-05:00

When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Take it a step further and collect the seeds from the lemon, plant them, use the leftover rind as compost and grow your lemon tree. Opportunities can be abundant if you put forth the effort. Make today a GREAT one and explore your possibilities!!

Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee Keeps Me Smiling

2012-03-06T13:03:00.000-05:00

I recently had occasion to try Dunkin' Donuts Iced Coffee for free courtesy of BzzAgent and their Dunkin' Donuts Philly Campaign. I had tried it in the past but never really made an effort to go out of my way to get it on a daily basis. It always seemed easier and more economical to make my coffee at home, iced or otherwise. Well, thanks to being a BzzAgent I got to try it for free and learned a lot about my local Dunkin' Donuts shop. For instance, it is a family owned and run shop which I think is pretty awesome in this day and age. It seems that this latest generation of youngsters is a bit self absorbed and the "family business" isn't much of a priority anymore. It's nice to see and support family run businesses of any kind for me. I'd like to personally thank BzzAgent for this opportunity and for adding a new stop on my morning ride to work. I am now truly an Iced-Coffee-A-Holic!! (Don't you just love it when I make up new words!!! Try a Dunkin' Donuts Iced Coffee today; You just might like it!!! Be sure to check them out on Facebook!!

**Disclaimer**I received coupons from BzzAgent as a part of this campaign. I am a BzzAgent and all opinions stated here are honest and 100% my own. No other form of compensation was received aside from the sheer satisfaction of a great cup of Dunkin' Donuts Iced Coffee!!!

Rally For Real Pizza

2012-03-01T18:44:00.001-05:00

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Pizza Lovers Unite!!!Rally For Real Pizza!!!

2012-03-01T16:07:00.000-05:00

Do you love pizza? I have had a love affair with pizza for a very long time. Is it too cliche to say that pizza completes me?? Okay, okay, so I know I went kinda crazy with that statement, but I really do love pizza in a major way. With that being said, I have NEVER been a fan of frozen pizza. It just never seems quite right. That is until I found Freschetta® frozen pizza. About a year ago I had some coupons for it and decided to give it try and guess what!!?? It has become a staple in my house. You will ALWAYS find at least one box of Freschetta® pizza in my freezer. My favorite would have to be the Brick Oven Five Cheese. One of the best parts of this pizza for me is the crust. When I get pizza at my local shops I never eat the crust. With Freschetta® I always eat the crust. It's always seasoned well and is like a little bonus at the end of a slice (or the beginning if you eat it backwards like my kids LOL).

Freschetta® has a great new campaign called the Rally For Real Pizza . I love the slogan because I think Freschetta® tastes just as good as the pizza from my favorite local shop. Freschetta® beats the others hands down!! Are you ready to get in on the fun and Rally For Real Pizza??? Visit Freschetta® on Facebook and get started!! They have some awesome prizes!! Each week they will select 100 winners will receive 5 Freschetta® Pizzas. Then on March 30th they will select 10 winners who will receive Freschetta® Pizza for an entire year! I don't know about you but I am toatally excited about this!!! I am getting my entry together as I type this!! Freschetta®frozen pizzas are the TRUTH!! I am trying to get Fresch® with Freschetta®!!!

Disclaimer***"I occasionally receive compensation in the form of products for posts. However, the opinions I share are solely my own." ***

Scentsy For Life!!!

2012-02-23T20:59:00.000-05:00

I am such a huge fan of Scentsy!! I have only been using my Scentsy warmer for a little over 2 months now but I can tell that I am in love for sure!!! Right now I am warming a scent that was only available for the month of January during their Bring Back My Bar (BBMB) promotion called Vanilla Walnut. It is truly heavenly. The smell makes me crave dessert and not just one specific dessert, cobbler, pie, ice cream, the works. If you haven't tried Scentsy yet, what are you waiting for. Jump on the Scentsy Bandwagon so you can enjoy your own little slice of heavenly scents!! Visit SmellVibes Facebook or SmellVibes Website.

AT THE SALON

2012-02-23T20:35:00.003-05:00

Content by Sol Rosales

Last week I logged onto getclearwirelessinternet.com and made an appointment to have the internet installed at our house. I blocked off the whole first half of the day, but was really surprised when they were in and out in about an hour and a half flat. That left me with the rest of the day all to myself before my husband got home at six. I had taken the whole day off of work for the internet, but ended up deciding that the rest of the time that I had was going to be “me” time. I had bought a Groupon a while back for a cosmetology school. It was twenty-five dollars for a facial and also a keratin treatment for your hair and style. I decided to call them up and see if they had time to see me. It was my lucky day! They had a cancellation. I spent the rest of the day at the salon. When I got home for the evening, my husband said I looked great. I felt great too! I looked good and was well rested, that doesn’t happen too often!

Smell Vibes Blog: 'Bring Back My Bar' Williams Family Style*

2012-01-15T14:12:00.000-05:00

Smell Vibes Blog: 'Bring Back My Bar' Williams Family Style*: This month only, Scentsy has bought back 20 of our previously discontinued Scent Bars. I got a 'Share Package' order from one of my fellow C...

About.me

2012-01-15T07:23:00.000-05:00

I just signed up for this new service called about.me. I am still learning all of the ins and outs of it, but from what i understand it's pretty popular and amazing. As a blogger I find the need to keep all of the links to the various sites that I am attached to (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc...)in one place and with about.me, it seems that I will be able to just that. I won't post a link to my page just yet because it is still under construction, but I will as soon as it's finished. Interested in it for yourself? Check them out!! Sign up and you can receive a free pack of about.me business cards from MOO.

**No monetary exchange took place for this review. I provided this information as a BzzAgent and all opinions 100% my own. I received an invitation to join About.me as a part of a BzzAgent Campaign.**

Check Out SmellVibes On Youtube!!!

2012-01-14T11:06:00.000-05:00

I Have Officially QUIT Candles!! Thanks Scentsy!!

2012-01-14T09:01:00.001-05:00

Let me begin by saying Scentsy Wickless Candles have changed my life for the better!! I had heard about Scentsy a while back but didn't really think twice about them. Ever the skeptic when it comes to new products, I was thinking that it was just one more company trying to push another useless product on me. Well, when my sister told me she was going to become a Scentsy Consultant, my interest was piqued. You see, my sister is not one to just jump on the bandwagon when it comes to new products, so I knew there had to be something about Scentsy. Back in November, I attended my very first Scentsy party and I am so glad I did. There is something to be said about being part of a live presentation that makes the product come alive. The display was amazing and the products pretty much sold themselves, although I must say my sister was on point with her selling game that night!! One of the best parts of the presentation was when she allowed the hostess to select the scent for the display warmer. The hostess, my aunt, chose the scent "Be Still". After about 10 minutes, the entire first floor of her house was filled with this deliciously calming scent. If I had to describe "Be Still", I would say that it was a clean scent that invoked images of spa destinations and ocean waves. At that moment, I was sold and so were the other attendees. Sadly, due to the holidays my budget would not allow for the purchase of warmer at that time, but I vowed that I would get one or two or seven. I did purchase a couple of other items that fit my budget just fine though. The two products were the Scentsy Fragrance Foam and Travel Tin. I chose to get both items in the Camu Camu scent, a delightfully tropical scent that smells like peaches and pineapples to me. I also won a travel tin during a party game in the Sweet Pea and Vanilla scent which to me smells a bit like baby lotion. The travel tins are fantastic!! Working in a nursing home, I come across a variety of odious smells and my travel tins aid in the rescue of my senses. When I open them and wave them around the room, the raunchy smells are replaced by heavenly scents that I am eternally grateful for!! As for the Scentsy Fragrance Foam, I have to say I am a fan and will continue to be a loyal customer!! This Scentsy Fragrance Foam is not only an antibacterial, non-alcohol based alternative to hand washing, it also moisturizes and leaves a wonderful scent. I wash my hands A LOT and typically use an alcohol based hand sanitizer when I am not near a sink. I also have eczema on my hands which just adds to the dryness. I have found that using the Scentsy Fragrance Foam allows me to use less lotion on my hands in between washes. That is amazing!!! I heart Scentsy in a BIG way!!

**UPDATE**

Color me happy!! I got a Scentsy warmer from my Mom on Christmas!!! Woohoo!! She gave me the "Malta" warmer and I absolutely love it!! I also got a a Scentsy Bar from sister in the "Pumpkin Marshmallow" scent. I love this bar in a major way. When I warm it, my ENTIRE apartment smells like I'm baking pies and cookies!! YUM!!! Both my Mom and my sister gave me a few scent samples to try: "Linger"=smells kinda rosy, thumbs up!!; "Autumn Stroll"=smells like spicy apple cider!! thumbs up!!; "Comfort & Joy"=smells clean, kinda like Vicks, not a big fan, but still a thumbs up!! Scentsy rocks my socks off!!

Now please don't ake my word for it. Check out Scentsy and learn all about it for yourself so that you too can QUIT candles!! Visit my sister's website at https://smellvibes.scentsy.us, check her out on Facebook and Twitter as well: www.facebook.com/smellviibes & @Smell_Vibes. Her blog is also up and running with an awesome giveaway, so don't delay!!! (hey that rhymed!!) (http://smellvibes.blogspot.com/2012/01/fragrance-on-go-giveaway.html) Good luck and happy smelling!!!

**Disclaimer** All products were either purchased by me or were gifts from family. No monetary exchange took place for this review. All opinions are 100% my own and not directly connected to Scentsy.

Fake...Definitively Not!!

2012-01-14T08:39:00.000-05:00

Thoughts?? Okay..so those that don't know, I work in a nursing home as a C.N.A. The other day I overheard a few coworkers questioning and discussing my "happy". It was referred to as fake. I thought to myself how funny. Honestly, I truly don't care how they view me. I simply find it funny that I was a topic of conversation for them. If you know me, then you know I am the same person all day long. I have never felt the need to adjust my personality, nor my thought processes for the next man. Lately, I have come to the realization that there are a plethora of unhappy people in this world; unhappy with themselves, their surroundings, job choices, etc... It is my sincere hope for these people that they learn to view the world as I do. I am far from the being all-knowing, but I do know that WE make our "happy". If it doesn't fulfill you in some way, why do it? I may gripe and complain about the WORK, but I chose this job. Why? Simply because I feel good when I take care of people. Those people can be my family, my friends, or my residents. It took some time to realize who I am as an individual. I am a nurturer. The traits of a nurturer can be many, but what I most readily identify with is "doing things with love". No matter the task, I always put my heart into what I am doing and most often it shows either by my actions or my smile. My "giggly" nature allows me to be happy even in the most depressing surroundings and believe me, a nursing home can be downright depressing. So to those ladies who felt the need to "hate" by expressing their opinion of me in hushed tones, rest assured that I will never be fake for you or any one else. Keep on "hating", I need 5 more to meet my quota. For my residents, don't worry, your "happy" girl will be back to brighten your days on Monday!! To all the rest, be yourselves and be blessed!!!

Express Scripts Inc No Longer In The Walgreens Business

2012-01-13T03:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I don't know about you, but I am on a first name basis with my local pharmacist. Not because I have to be, but because it just makes sense. My pharmacist is an integral part of my family's health care maintenance and management. I honestly don't know what I'd do if for some unforeseen circumstance I'd have to switch pharmacies and start fresh. For some folks across the country this has become an awful reality. As of December 31, 2011, Express Scripts Inc. decided that their contract with Walgreens Pharmacy would be no more. I personally do not use Walgreens Pharmacy, but I certainly feel for those that do. My own prescription plan is managed through Express Scripts Inc. which means to me, if I were a Walgreens customer I would be faced with the nightmare of finding a new pharmacy to deal with my families medications. Saying that I would not be a happy camper would be the understatement of the year.

After reading the reasons for which the agreement between Walgreens and Express Scripts were terminated, I have come to the conclusion that Express Scripts Inc. was simply being unreasonable. It seems as though Walgreens tried everything that they could to keep the contract as beneficial as possible for both Express Scripts and the customers. Unfortunately their attempts at forging a solid agreement were shot down. Now those customers affected by this decision must shop around for different pharmacies or be forced to use Express Scripts mail order service. In my opinion, I just don't think mail order prescriptions are a good for my family. Who would answer your questions? How would you know you have the right thing? The list of questions could go on and on. Another thing that really bugs me is that Express Scripts manages Tricare, the health insurance plan for the military. Why should our military personnel that use Walgreens have to shop around for a new pharmacy? Haven't they done enough?

In order to continue to offer their customers affected by this ordeal, Walgreens has decided to offer a substantial discount on the annual membership for their Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens. What does this mean to their customers? They can continue to use Walgreens Pharmacy while still enjoying the low cost prescriptions. This sounds to me like Walgreens is trying to keep their customers happy; a commendable effort.

To learn more about this please be sure to check out Walgreens on Facebook and Walgreens on Twitter. If this affects you, contact them. Don't let your voices go unheard.

The work 'fro is serious...

2011-11-12T06:41:00.001-05:00

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Take time out to smell the roses :)

2011-11-12T06:39:00.001-05:00

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2011-11-12T06:37:00.001-05:00

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   Enjoying a glimpse of nature before work....

Moonlight in the daytime...lovely :)

2011-11-12T06:35:00.001-05:00

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Looks like Autumn again :)

2011-11-11T20:12:00.001-05:00

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Married Home

2011-11-08T15:26:00.000-05:00

Posted by Heriberto Fuentes

We got married a few months ago and we’ve found that owning a home has been a lot more costly than we ever imagined. I knew there was something to be said for renting for a while longer but we really wanted something to call our own right after we got married. We’ve been working on saving money where we can but definitely owning is harder than we ever would have thought. I looked into Energy Savings Tips online and we’ve been composting to try and grow our own veggies in the back. I like having fresh food that I grow myself so even if I’m not saving money I think it’s nice when I’m able to cut $20 here and there. You know, I love being married and having to figure out how to navigate our money issues together as a couple. I know it’s going to be one of many conversations we’re going to have about money throughout the years so it’s good to learn how to communicate about things like this.

Getting My Fat In Check

2011-11-06T10:35:00.000-05:00

In the next coming weeks you'll probably see quite a few blog posts from me solely dedicated to exercise and losing weight. Why? Because about 13 years ago this fat chick moved into my body and she just won't leave. I have tried with all of my might to evict her, but she just won't budge. It's time to take a stand. I will not allow her to live here anymore. With this in mind, I will be entering as many giveaways that I can that offer weight loss products and aides, or gift cards that will allow me to purchase said weight loss products and aides. Today I entered to win a PINK S2H Step Pedometer (a really awesome pedometer that allows you to earn rewards while keeping fit!! a total win-win!!)over at The Freebie Junkie's blog. She is big on promoting healthy activity and I truly appreciate it. Are you looking for a cool giveaway to enter? Head on over to The Freebie Junkie and enter to win. Your chances are as good as mine, although I think I should win!! Good Luck to us all!!

Blog Resolutions

2011-11-06T09:01:00.000-05:00

So.....with the "fall-back" event, I have made the decision that it is way past the time to reinvent my blog. I have let it fall by the wayside and barely make an effort to keep it interesting. In truth, I have no one to blame but myself. I was trying to be trendy and include things that were popular on other blogs. Shall we say it all together, FAIL!! I have always known that i am not quite like anyone else, which is true for us all. We are unique individuals with our own thoughts and ideas. So, why on Earth would I try and create something that mimicked something else. I will chalk it up to a moment of insanity and get back to what this blog really was supposed to be in the first place. In my heart and my head, I am a writer. I remember my first grade teacher asking what I wanted to be when I grew up. I replied that I wished to be a writer and a teacher. I accomplished one of those things without even trying. You see, as a Mom, I am a teacher among many other things. I have also worn that "hat" in many other facets of my life (e.g. Nurse Aide preceptor, phlebotomy instructor, tutor). Now for the writing wish...I write all of the time, but is it truly noteworthy? Unfortunately, the answer is no. My goal is to write a fabulous fiction novel chock full of all of the things I love to read. There are a million ideas floating around in this head of mine and hopefully one day I can put them down on paper. For now, I will allow this blog to be a medium of sorts. I hope you will all join me on the ride as I share my thoughts, my visions, and whatever else I deem purposeful or entertaining.

This is October????

2011-10-29T15:15:00.002-04:00

  

I don't know about you, but I am certain that it is still 
officially Autumn. Soooo.....why is it snowing like it's the middle of winter? 
I feel robbed.My autumn leaf pictures have been replaced by ridiculous snow.
 Me and old man winter are gonna have it out. He's really playing with me now. 
I'm trying warm up to the idea that summer is gone and now this. Bah humbug 
and all that jazz!

Rite Aid shopping trip $0.75 OOP + $2 +UPs for next time (10/10/2011)

2011-10-23T14:54:00.002-04:00

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I really missed couponing. Stockpile is so nonexistent now. Working on it though. Off to compile this week's list! Happy Sunday all!

Texting.ly

2011-10-23T14:41:00.000-04:00

Over the last few months I have noticed a huge increase in the number of online small businesses. I've seen everything from auto parts supply to zippers and notions being offered exclusively online. It got me thinking about how they handle customer service issues. I have been contemplating starting my own business online and also wondered how I would deal with customer service as well. It's pretty interesting to me that without even trying I came across an awesome website called Texting.ly. What is Texting.ly exactly you ask?? Well let me tell you it's just about one of the best ideas that I have come across in a long time. From my understanding, Texting.ly allows you to send messages to your customers and receive them as well. I think that this is fantastic. In my opinion it completely blows email out of the water. I know how often I check my own personal text messages which tells me that most people are probably the same way. I also love to receive feedback and the occasional discount via text message from companies that I love and have shared my cell number with. With Texting.ly I could offer my own future customers the same satisfaction. I am definitely going to keep this website at the top of my list while I am doing my research for my very own line business. If you would like to learn more about Texting.ly please be sure to visit their website and view their slideshow.

***brought to you by our friends at Texting.ly**

It's The "Spicy Weekend Hop" !

2011-09-24T14:24:00.001-04:00

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It's The "Spicy Weekend Hop" !
I hope that you you will join me in this Hop sponsored by A Spicy Boy,A Cat,& My Fat Ass!

Just copy the button above and place it somewhere on your site. That way others can join in on the fun! This is a great way to publicize your blog, and meet new friends! There will be a new link every Friday afternoon.
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