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Its time to talk about SAD

2012-01-25T04:07:00.000-05:00

This is the worst time of the year for me. It is the time when I need medication to help get me out of the rut. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) didn't affect me until my early 30s. I don't know if it was caused by moving where it hardly snowed and the skies were usually blue to where the skies are almost always gray during the winter. I adore my husband and son. They know I am not the

I am going to Washington DC this weekend

2012-01-23T18:09:00.000-05:00

My back has been able to withstand sitting more so my quality of life has improved. For months all I could do was sit up for short periods of time, perhaps 30 minutes. I was lying flat on my back the rest of the time or standing up. My back pain has slowly improved so I am going to try a 6 hour road trip. My husband, son and I in front of Botanical Gardens in Washington DC on our last trip

Dale and Thomas Popcorn Giveaway (ends 1/26/2012)

2012-01-22T00:04:00.001-05:00

Dale and Thomas Popcorn asked me if I wanted to do another giveaway for my readers. As you can tell, I thought it was a great idea! As my longtime readers know, I love sweets and love Dale and Thomas Popcorn. I have successfully lost about 30 pounds and have indulged with Dale and Thomas Popcorn a couple times during my weight loss goal. /*{literal}<![CDATA[*/ window.RAFLIN =

January 19th is National Popcorn Day! (Dale and Thomas Popcorn Review)

2012-01-18T23:27:00.000-05:00

When you think about going to the movies or eating a low calorie snack at home, do you think about popcorn? I know I love eating popcorn! I have had the pleasure of eating Dale and Thomas Popcorn multiple times. It is hard for me to pick a favorite flavor because I like most of the flavors. Their popcorn with chocolate has me hooked! Are you going to eat popcorn tomorrow? What is your

I am thankful for Martin Luther King Jr

2012-01-16T18:16:00.000-05:00

I do not want to imagine the kind of world we could be living in if it weren't for Martin Luther King Jr. and the other people who fought for equality for all races. I believe that everyone deserves the same liberties and chances at life, regardless of sex, religion, color, etc. Can you imagine if we still lived in a time where people were segregated because of their skin color? I am sure it

Win $500 PayPal (Multi-blog giveaway)

2012-01-16T00:00:00.001-05:00

It’s time for an EXTREME CASH GIVEAWAY! I have teamed up with my blogger friends to bring you an extreme cash prize. One lucky winner will receive $500 in their Paypal account at the end of this giveaway! To enter, simply follow each of our blogs via Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and any other way you’d like! All the links are provided for you and you can do as many (or few) as you choose.

My husband totaled his car and was injured

2012-01-12T10:03:00.000-05:00

Last Wednesday, the 4th, my husband was driving home and talking to my son on his blue tooth. All the sudden, there was a lot of interference on the phone and the next thing we heard was my husband yelling my son's name. I started panicking when I heard the tone from his door opening and he was still yelling my son's name. Mr. Husband didn't answer phone for several minutes. My son was crying

I miss my son on the first day back to school

2012-01-03T09:24:00.000-05:00

I am one of the parents who enjoy almost every moment I spend with my son. There are some parents who enjoy the day the breaks are over so they can send their little person back to school. I dread it. I am sitting here wishing that he was here. Sometimes I am on the computer and he is on his, but we are still in the same room. It isn't often that we find common ground to do together, but I

I am hoping for a great 2012

2012-01-01T23:58:00.000-05:00

I am not that good at keeping resolutions, or any plans. It seems if I make a resolution, I will break it without meaning to. Every year I have said I was gaining weight, I have lost. With that spirit, I hope to gain a bunch of weight and stay in my home forever. We shall see how this year goes :) In all honesty, I would like to lose at least 30 pounds in 2012. I have lost roughly 30

The Top 10 great things that happened this year for me

2011-12-27T11:03:00.000-05:00

This is the time that I think about all the wonderful things that have happened in the current year. The Top 10 is in no particular order, since my brain doesn't seem to function that way. A new niece was born. I haven't met her yet, but my son and I will be flying out to see her in February. We finally got our house on the market. Although it hasn't sold after more than 4 months, it is out

I love this season!

2011-12-19T12:55:00.000-05:00

This holiday season always makes me feel happy and cheerful! People are so kind and giving during this time. It is common to see the can drive and toy donation bins overflowing. This is the time of the year people really seem to want to help people. When people are being so kind, it makes me want to be more kind too. I wish that the whole year was like this holidays. Imagine people always

Dale and Thomas Popcorn Six Bag Sampler Review

2011-12-15T02:45:00.001-05:00

I need to tell you that I LOVE Dale and Thomas Popcorn. The fact that it is Gluten free means everyone in my family can eat it. The fact that it is a tasty treat means everyone will eat it. The fact that it is made in America means that we are helping fund jobs in America by buying it. I was sent the following in my 6 sampler pack: Peanut Butter & White Chocolate DrizzleCorn: Twice-As-Nice

A lot can happen in a week

2011-12-13T23:15:00.000-05:00

Some of you may have noticed my absence on this blog. My son has had some severe headaches with vertigo for about a week. They are so bad that he has been getting sent home from school quite a bit. It is one of the circumstances that puts me in a hard place. I want to be able to take care of him, but at the same time, we can get in trouble for keeping him home from school a lot. The doctor

My two tips for keeping safe during the holiday season

2011-12-05T01:20:00.001-05:00

I read the news and seem to have a good memory for the little odd tips that other people give during the Holiday season. I will share some of them with you. 1. If you get a big ticket item for whichever holiday you celebrate, don't throw the box on the curb. Consider cutting it up and putting it into a black garbage bag, or taking the box to your local recycling center. Why? Having a big

Every boy deserves a bike

2011-12-02T18:58:00.000-05:00

The items my son always asks Santa for on Christmas is a bike, some video games, books and a gaming console. He has owned three bikes in his life and is ready for his fourth bike. We have always purchased the Mongoose bikes because of how well they are built. The Mongoose bikes are made to withstand the punishment children deal out. They also hold the weight of heavier children as well as

Your opinion please, funny or disrespectful

2011-11-30T08:25:00.000-05:00

My son has a wonderful sense of humor. He is witty and spontaneous. He had just finished a speech session and had extra time. The other children were playing on the computer and the iPads. The speech teacher asked my son what he wanted to do. M replied, "I want to go home." I am sure he had a big grin on his face, as he usually does after saying something witty. The teacher didn't think

A child will change your life

2011-11-28T17:59:00.002-05:00

I have family members and friends who don't have children who have said, "A child would change my life forever". I agree with them and think back to my pre-child stage. M and I after decorating the tree. I could go to the bathroom by myself. For several years, we called my son the bathroom monitor. What those without children don't realize is that YES, We. Could. Lock. The. Door.... but the

Cutting down the Christmas tree

2011-11-27T16:27:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was one of the days I look forward to. It is the day my parents, siblings left in NY and my family go and chop down the Christmas tree. I wasn't able to get pictures there because my camera's memory card wasn't working, but I was able to get the pictures once I got home. The children can even reach the top of this tree. My brother, Bob, is hanging the lights Once we got the

I have lost 20 lbs!

2011-11-26T01:38:00.000-05:00

Yesterday after gorging myself on two pieces some pie, I got a phone call from my sister. We started talking about our weight since we haven't seen each other in 3 months and I told her I knew I was losing weight, but haven't weighed myself for at least 5 months. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I have lost about 20 pounds! I am still morbidly obese, but I only have less than 20 pounds

I am thankful for each person who reads this

2011-11-24T00:32:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Today will be one of those great days that I get to spend with my parents, brothers and their families, and my son and husband. I want to thank each and every person who has ever read my words, commented, tweeted me or followed this blog. I started this blog because I could say what I wanted without having to worry about someone telling me "You can't say that".

You have to pay taxes on ALL winnings

2011-11-18T01:35:00.003-05:00

Yesterday I was in a twitter party when someone stated they couldn't imagine paying taxes on some of the prizes other participants had won. This started a mini-debate that I wanted to touch on here. Yes, you have to pay taxes on every win, even if it is under $600. Even if the sponsor doesn't ask for your tax information or tell you they will be sending a 1099, you still have to claim it.

Talk about Anxiety

2011-11-16T17:22:00.000-05:00

I didn't sleep last night because I was thinking about Christmas shopping and my roof. I finally got to sleep about 7 AM. I woke up to tell my husband and son where breakfast was and the clean clothes then swiftly went back to sleep. At 9:42 AM the phone rang. My brain finally figured out how to answer the phone and when I answered it was the school nurse. She informed me my son couldn't

This week I am grateful for....

2011-11-14T22:16:00.000-05:00

Thanksgiving is the time of the year most Americans think about what they are grateful for. This week I am grateful for the fact that I had one day where my back didn't hurt. I actually felt like a normal human being. I could get off of the couch without wincing or yelping in pain. I could walk to the bathroom and take normal steps instead of the painful short steps. I am thankful that we

Smart Ones Satisfying Selections Review

2011-11-13T21:05:00.002-05:00

Today I was delighted to finally taste the Smart Ones Satisfying Selections. I chose the Chicken with Broccoli and Cheese. It was convenient being able to go to the freezer and pick up a dinner for myself and my mother. The first thing I love about the Satisfying Selections is it only took under 5 minutes to cook in the microwave. The bag is actually a steamer bag, so you don't have to

An iPad an hour on Black Friday

2011-11-11T20:33:00.000-05:00

If you are like me, you have been trying to win an iPad. I have good news for you, ZAGG will be giving away one iPad every hour on Black Friday. You can click here to read it for yourself. Either bookmark this page or Zagg's page so you can remember! The giveaway will not start until November 25th 12 AM MST, which is 2 AM EST. My method for getting in as many entries into the iPad an Hour