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Sunday, January 27, 2013

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I AM A PSORIASIS SUFFERER

and let me tell you it has not been FUN!

THE EASIEST WAY FOR ME TO EXPLAIN TO YOU WHAT PSORIASIS IS, IS LIKE THIS:
YOUR SKIN GROWS NEW SKIN CELLS EVERY 28 DAYS..YOU ARE CONSTANTLY SHEDDING DEAD SKIN CELLS THROUGH OUT THE MONTH MAKING WAY FOR THE NEW CELLS. NOT FOR ME AND OTHER PSORIASIS SUFFERERS. THIS PROCESS HAPPENS EVERY 4 DAYS. OUR CELLS GROW EVERY 4 DAYS SO THERE IS NOT TIME FOR OUR DEAD CELLS TO SHED AND MAKE WAY. THEREFORE THEY PILE UP MAKING THESE ACHY, SCABBY LOOKING LESIONS.

I first developed my first lesion when I was just 11. It was a spot on my leg and my mom thought it was ringworm. So we tried treating it over the counter. Much to my surprise my legs started breaking out with the same lesions. Before I knew it, half of my body was covered with what was diagnosed as Psoriasis.
It was very hard during my teenage years. Kids don't understand and the skin disease was fairly new to the public eye. I would wear long sleeves and jeans in 90 degree temps because I was so embarrassed. I wouldn't wear bathing suits or change in front of my friends.
I tried several treatments. There is NO cure. You can treat it and it may clear up for a short while but it comes back. When it comes back it is usually worse. I have done, creams, steroids, coal tar treatments, UVB light treatments under a doctors care. I even had a short stay in the hospital because the treatment wa so harsh I couldn't come in contact with any OUTSIDE light. I also did the Methotrexate medicine which was scary to me. Nothing worked. For awhile, it would clear in the summer and come back in the winter. Something about the UVB lights from the sun cures it temporarily. I went to FLORIDA for one weekend. Yes 3 days and it cleared up. I was so amazed and felt like it was a miracle.
Psoriasis does terrible things to your self esteem. Especially when you are a teen. You are already dealing with the normal growing pain and puberty issues and then you throw this in and WHAM it's a punch in the face.
I just dealt with it. Although I always hated my body. What is good being a skinny 110 pd girl if I can wear my cute clothes and bikinis. That was devastating to me then.

Now, as a 34 year old woman I still deal with it. It flares up badly in the winter. It is because I am not in the sun. I try to tan throughout the year to keep it under control and not so inflamed. I have a constant worry that  I am putting myself at risk of skin cancer while trying to clear up this skin disease.

It is tough. I PRAY everyday that my children do not suffer the same. It is looking pretty good so far. It is hereditary and I worry. I try to be strong for them and act as though it's really not a bother. To be honest, I am not as harsh on myself about it as I used to be. I have come to terms with the fact that I have to live with it. I try to ease the symptoms throughout the year and every now and then will find a medicine that temporarily works.
 The latest medicine was like  a miracle medicine.
It was called Champori. For the first time in 15 years I wore shorts all summer. It cleared my legs up enough that I felt confident enough to actually go in public in shorts!!!! I know I shouldn't care all other times but it is hard and sometimes just easier to wear jeans than deal with the stares and questions. My legs are covered over 70%. I have taken a break on the Champori. This is why. Medicine for Psoriasis works in mysterious ways. What works for some may not work for others. What works once may not work again. It seems so unfair to actually find something that works and then it doesn't. That is why I took the Champori break. i was ecstatic to go all summer with nearly clear skin.  So when the weather started cooling off I stopped using it so that my skin doesn't become immune. I felt liberated for the first time in a long time and I want to use it again in the spring and hopefully have the same results. The results for sure will not be the same if I continuously use it.  So FINGERS CROSSED. Check out Champori for Psoriasis and Excema. It is an herbal medicine and once you read the reviews you will definitely want to give it a shot or pass on the information.Click here to visit Champori!

To learn more about Psoriasis go to https://www.psoriasis.org/  This is a very informative website. There are so many. 
Don't disregard tips and tricks that are given to you by other sufferers. This is tricky and what works for one may or may not work for another. You have to try it ALL. Don't disregard home remedies or herbal remedies. I have found that a lot of times these work so much better.

Here are a couple things I do to keep my Psoriasis from hurting in the winter.
YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR SKIN HYDRATED WITH LOTION. NO MATTER WHAT YOU CAN NOT LET IT GET DRY. USE VASELINE. YES IT IS THICK AND GOOEY BUT YOUR SKIN WILL ABSORB IT. YOU HAVE TO PUT THIS ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU BATH. VASELINE WILL LOCKING IN MOISTURE. IT DOESN'T MOISTURIZE  ONLY LOCKS IT IN. SO IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO DO IT AFTER THE BATH. PAT DRY WITH YOUR TOWEL.
OPT FOR THE 8 DOLLAR LOTION OVER THE 2 DOLLAR LOTION. YES THIS ISN'T WHERE YA WANNA SPEND EXTRA CASH BUT YOUR SKIN WILL THANK YOU. US PSORIASIS SUFFERERS HAVE TO HAVE THICK, EXTRA MOISTURIZING LOTION.
ALSO, SINCE IT IS COLD A GREAT TIP THAT WORKS FOR ME IS PUTTING LEGGINS ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING THE VASELINE. IT HELPS LOCK IT IN AND THEY ARE ACTUALLY COMFORTING HUGGING YOUR LEGS SO TIGHT. SINCE THEY ARE SO TIGHT THERE IS NO FRICTION RUBBING AGAINST YOUR SKIN.

30 THINGS Post 8 Pet PEEVES


Kelly at A Mother’s Design shared 30 things my kids should know about me (from Baby Making Machine’s blog – love her she has some great ideas and crafts).Here is the list...Jump In on the LINK to Share. I personally at Just A Deal Jess plan to highlight and update as I go. I may go out of order but I am really excited to be participating in this!!!

This has been a Fantastic learning expericence about myself. I highly reccommend trying it yourself. You can view the whole list by Clicking HERE!!

POST 8
Pet Peeves

Here are a few of my Pet Peeves
My #1 Pet Peeve by far is
People who are late. UGH! This one gets me on an angry roll. If you have to be at at 2PM then be here at 1:59!!!  You know all week long that the event starts at 2PM.  There is no reason you should be late. The late people are always the same. You are always waiting on the same people. Like they are extra SPECIAL and you SHOULD wait on them.  Now don't get me wrong. We all run late and things sometimes happen to make you late. I am talking about the disrespectful people that you can count on to be late at any type of event you invite them to. I have a family of 5 to prepare. We may run around the house like chickens with our heads cut off and I may be stressed the heck out while getting everyone together, however, you can COUNT ON ME TO BE ON TIME! P.S. If I am not on time I will have the courtesy to call you and tell you! The normal Later ones don't have that courtesy. Now on to the NEXT! I told you I could roll on this one!!


My #2 is definitely people who do NOT take a little pride in what they do...YES we ALL HAVE to work. Most of us don't want to and most of us don't like our jobs....BUT if you have to do it you must do it right. TAKE A LITTLE PRIDE and do it good. If you are a server, be the server your customer wants. (this pays off)...If you work at McDonalds, Be nice and courteous, if you work at Walmart and we need help then help with a smile. Whatever it is, Be Proud of the JOB you do!

#3 How about parents that leave their kids trailing behind them..Too many times I have seen grown ups walk through a door and their little kids are scrambling to make it in behind them before the door shuts...or walking down a street and their kids are behind them. Someone could snatch them up and they would never know. WATCH YOUR KIDS PEOPLE!

I am sure there are more but these are the top 3 that I CAN think of!!!

What are your pet peeves?

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Keurig Vue V700

I am dying to add one of these to my kitchen counter...I have a very expensive coffee habit that I would like to change! Just A Deal Fans, get your entries in below and be sure to stop by and let me know when you WIN!!! I love to share your success stories!! 

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Seeing Double! Keurig Vue V700 Event

Brew with a Vue. Keurig has done it again with an entirely new brewing system that gives you more of the tasty beverages you love, exactly the way you want them. Now, you can decide how strong you want your coffee to taste and how hot, no matter how big or small your cup is! From creamy hot chocolate to delicious iced teas and frothy cafe beverages, the Keurig Vue V700 delivers the size, strength, and consistency you love, with every single-serving.

Still deliciously simple. At just the touch of a button, Keurig's revolutionary Custom Brew Technology adjusts water pressure, timing, and airflow to deliver the perfect cup of coffee or tea every time. You'll love the Vue's quiet operation and shortened steep time, as it whips up cafe-quality treats in a matter of minutes. Plus, there's no grinding beans, measuring, or cleanup needed--just add water and enjoy.

Countertop coffee shop. With the Keurig Vue system, you get the single-serve brewer with interactive touchscreen display, 66 Vue packs and a water filtration kit. And, for your convenience, it comes with two 16-oz iced coffee tumblers to get you started right out of the box.

Well, if that isn't the pot calling the Keurig fabulous!
  • Includes Keurig V700 Vue Brewer, 10 Variety Vue packs, 12 travel-sized Breakfast Vue packs, 12 Vue House Blend Vue packs, 16 Donut Shop Vue packs, 16 Celestial Iced Tea Vue packs, two 16-oz tumblers, and a water filter kit
  • Variety pack includes one each of Gloria Jean Hazelnut Coffee, Timothy's Decaf, Tully's French Roast, Celestial Seasoning Southern Sweet Tea, Green Mountain Breakfast Blend travel-sized, Celestial Seasoning Sleepytime, Barista Prima Italian Roast, Cafe Escape Milk Chocolate, GMC Nantucket Blend, and Donut Shop
  • Tumblers: plastic/acrylic construction
  • Colored touchscreen user interface
  • Eight brew sizes: 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz, 14 oz, 16 oz, and 18 oz
  • 74-oz water reservoir
  • Brew coffee from 187F to 197F
  • Strength selection for stronger flavor
  • Removable drip tray with adjustable plate
  • Vue packs are #5 recyclable plastic
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Sunday, January 20, 2013

30 Things Post 7 Favorite things about ParentHood

Kelly at A Mother’s Design shared 30 things my kids should know about me (from Baby Making Machine’s blog – love her she has some great ideas and crafts).Here is the list...Jump In on the LINK to Share. I personally at Just A Deal Jess plan to highlight and update as I go. I may go out of order but I am really excited to be participating in this!!!

This has been a Fantastic learning expericence about myself. I highly reccommend trying it yourself. You can view the whole list by Clicking HERE!!

View Yesterdays by Clicking HERE!


Post 7
Describe your favorite and least favorite thing about Parenthood.(#24)

This one is easy. Of course the list of Favorites could go ON AND ON AND ON but I promise I will keep it brief!!!

MY LEAST FAVORITE THING. THERE IS ONLY ONE THING. NOTICE I AM IN CAPS! BECAUSE IT IS CAPS LOCK WORTHY. THIS IS THE ADVICE I GIVE TO PARENT'S TO BE.THE ABSOLUTE ONE AND ONLY BAD THING ABOUT BEING A PARENT...(DRUM ROLL PLEASE).......

VOMIT.....NEED I REALLY SAY MORE. IT STINKS AND IS GROSS AND IT STINKS AND IS GROSS. YUCK, YUCK, YUCK! THE SMELL GETS STUCK IN MY NOSE FOR WEEKS AND WHY CAN'T THEY JUST MAKE IT TO THE TOILET AND IF THEY DO MAKE IT WHY CAN'T THEY MAKE IT IN THE TOILET.

(HOPE I DIDN'T RUIN YOUR BREAKFAST)

NOW ON TO THE 
FAVORITE

LIKE I SAID THIS LIST COULD GO ON AND ON. BUT HERE GOES FOR THE FAVORITE.
I LIKE WHEN I JUST LOOK AT MY KIDDO'S AND THIS OVERWHELMING FEELING GOES THROUGH MY BLOOD AND I THINK 'MAN I LOVE THEM'. THEY DO SOMETHING TO MAKE ME CRACK UP AND THE SAME FEELING GOES THROUGH ME, 'MAN I LOVE THEM' IT IS AN OVERWHELMING HIGH THAT HAS TO BE SO MUCH BETTER THAN ANY DRUG OUT THERE!  I LIKE WHEN I SEE MY CHILDREN WATCHING AND LISTENING TO THEIR FATHER SO INTENTLY WHEN HE IS SPEAKING TO THEM. IT IS PURE ADMIRATION. AGAIN, I GET THE FEELING, 'MAN I LOVE THEM'

THE FEELING IS REALLY NOT EXPLAINABLE. I CAN TRY TO PUT IT INTO WORDS ALL DAY LONG BUT YOU WILL NOT GET WHAT I AM REALLY TRYING TO GET ACROSS.

THAT FEELING, THAT HIGH, THAT BLOOD FLOWING THING THAT I CAN'T EXPLAIN...THAT IS MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING A PARENT.

I BELIEVE IT CAN BE SUMMED UP INTO ONE WORD....
LOVE!
Not explainable .

You should try the list. I have learned so much about myself. my brain has been reeling and reveling in information that has been stored and put away for years. I have relearned so much about me.! See the Full list by clicking  HERE!!!

Keep HIM Happy

It is NO secret that I am in a happy, functioning marriage! (Thank Goodness). I am so Lucky. Like all couples we have our moments and sometimes get in the routine rut. Work, kids, bills, etc.

I once heard from a wise source that the way to make your marriage survive is to ALWAYS focus on making your spouse HAPPY. If he goes out of his way for you and you do the same for you...well then there is no room for unhappiness!

I still am always looking for tips and secrets on keeping it real. Whether is be in the bedroom or just everyday intimacy and gestures, I want to do my part in keeping my husband Happy.

Here are a few tips. My favorite ones that I have found while searching the web for all the Happy Secrets!

MAKE HIM SHINE

Do what you can to show him that he is not an obligation to you, a routine or a pattern but that he is the love of your life, your life partner and that he matters, today, tomorrow and always.

NO NAGGING

When my grandpa died, we were laying with my granna and she was grieving. During her sobs all she could mutter is 'Why did I get on him yesterday about closing the cabinet too tight. I argued with him over that and how he still hasn't quieted the washer, and I should have said other things'.......THAT STUCK WITH ME.  If I was to lose my hubby (Please NO) does it really matter that he didn't take out the garbage quick enough or that he was slow to change my windshield wipers. NO. I learned from that moment. I try to keep my mouth shut on the small things.  goes back to the ABC's of picking your battles.

HAPPY SEX, HAPPY MARRIAGE

Something we learn when we are young..Boys only want ONE THING!!..Well this is still kind of true when they are grown.  We connect emotionally and they NEED the physical connection.  Keep the zest and zing in the bedroom and realize that Sex is EXTREMELY  important to men.  Personally, I believe this is another area that goes back to the WISE ADVICE at the top of the post....Each of you should focus on making each other happy and the ZEST WILL ZING

FLUFF!

Give him compliments on how amazing he is. How about how well he does as a provider and the extra miles he goes to be romantic. Compliment and fluff his ego on this. Of course don't go overboard or it will seem fake. I know as a woman I like to know I am appreciated so why wouldn't he? Surprise him with little things you know he loves. He will know you pay attention to him. I bring my husband Mt Dews if I am out running errands. It isn't much but I know he loves them and will welcome the surprise. Little things count!

Well these are just a few things. The list could go on and on. I believe starting small is better than over whelming yourself! Try a couple of these and you will see the appreciation immediately. These tips were either solely from me and my life experiences or from searching How to keep him happy on Google. You'd be surprised what you can learn from eHow and LifeScript!

Saturday, January 19, 2013

American Girl Doll 2 Winners

Just A Deal Jess is so Happy and excited to be participation in a Giveaway that makes every little Girls dream come true!!


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The American Girl Doll giveaway.

Jan 20 to Feb. 19, 2013

We will have two winners.



Winner number one will get:


Doll + Starter Collection.  
Winner gets to choose skin color, hair color and eye color.  
Value $120.




Winner number two will get:



One American Girl Doll with the box.  
Winner gets to choose which doll they want.

Value $105.


Winners will need to choose their prizes from American Girl Doll website.


Winner can not change prize for any other American Girl Product.

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30THINGS POST 6 MOST EMBARRASING

Kelly at A Mother’s Design shared 30 things my kids should know about me (from Baby Making Machine’s blog – love her she has some great ideas and crafts).Here is the list...Jump In on the LINK to Share. I personally at Just A Deal Jess plan to highlight and update as I go. I may go out of order but I am really excited to be participating in this!!!

This has been a Fantastic learning expericence about myself. I highly reccommend trying it yourself. You can view the whole list by Clicking HERE!!

View yesterdays by clicking HERE

Post 6
 MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT ( I SKIPPED AROUND A LITTLE, THIS IS #10 ON THE LIST)

FUNNY. THIS LIST COULD BE SHORT OR LONG. 
THERE ARE 2 EMBARRASSING MOMENTS THAT STICK WAY OUT IN MY BRAIN THAT I THINK ABOUT HERE AND THERE. THEY ARE SILLY BUT THEY WERE HUMILIATING. ESPECIALLY AT THE TIME!

THE FIRST ONE I WAS IN THE 5TH GRADE. SINCE JESSICA WAS SUCH A POPULAR NAME, I HAD 5 JESSICA'S IN MY CLASS.  ONE MORNING, WHILE GETTING DRESSED IN THE DARK, I WORE 2 DIFFERENT SHOES TO SCHOOL! THE SHOES WERE SIMILAR. THEY WERE THE PLAIN  KEDS STYLE.  THEY CAME IN DIFFERENT COLORS. SO THEY WERE PLAIN WHITE, OR PLAIN RED ETC. WELL ON THIS PARTICULAR MORNING I WORE A WHITE ONE AND A GRAY ONE WITH TIC TAC TOE SYMBOLS. I CALLED MY MOM AND SHE DUTIFULLY BROUGHT THE RIGHT SHOE UP TO ME ( I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE MADE A DECISION ON WHICH ONE TO BRING!)  THE SCHOOLS SECRETARY COMES INTO MY CLASSROOM AND YELLS OUT WHILE LAUGHING
"ONE OF YOUR JESSICA'S HAS ON 2 DIFFERENT SHOES. HERE IS HER OTHER ONE!"
SO OF COURSE I HAD TO GET UP IN FRONT OF THE WHOLE CLASS AND SHOW MY SILLY MISTAKE. AND OF COURSE I WAS THE JOKE FOR AWHILE. LIKE I SAID SILLY BUT ONE OF THOSE THINGS THAT HAS STUCK WITH ME!

THE 2ND EMBARRASSING MOMENT COMES WHEN I WAS JUST A YOUNG ADULT. 19 IN FACT!  THERE WAS A LEATHER COAT THAT I REALLY REALLY REALLY WANTED! SO I SAVED. I SAVED ALL OF MY CHANGE. I SAVED FOR A WHILE AND AT THE END OF THE DAY I HAD $119.00 IN CHANGE! (JUST ENOUGH!!)
SO I DECIDED I WOULD TAKE IT TO KROGER AND CASH IT IN AT THE COINSTAR!
I WALKED IN WITH A PLASTIC JAR OF CHANGE AND A 1 YEAR OLD ON MY HIP. (MISTAKE).
WHILE TRYING TO PUT MY KID IN THE CART I DROPPED THE PLASTIC JAR OF CHANGE.
IT WAS SO LOUD. IT WENT EVERYWHERE. YOU COULD SEE CHANGE JUST ROLLING, ROLLING AND ROLLING. THE SOUND. IT WAS SO SUPER LOUD THAT EVERYONE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY TO LOOK AND SEE WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I IMMEDIATELY WAS SWEATING AND HOT AND I HAD TO BE BEET RED. A KRGOER EMPLOYEE CAME OVER WITH A BROOM AND DUSTPAN TO HELP SWEEP UP MY $119 DOLLARS IN COINS. WE RECOVERED MOST OF IT.
NEEDLESS TO SAY I NOW ROLL MY COINS ( WHICH SAVES MONEY ANYWAY, MISTAKE 2)

SO THERE YOU HAVE IT...2 OF MY MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENTS

IT COULD BE WORSE! FOR SURE!!

TRY THIS LIST FOLKS. 

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Roaster giveaway ENDS 2/5
New Mommy Giveaway ENDS 2/6
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Nursing Mommy Giveaway EVENT

Welcome to the My Four Littles Nursing Mommy Giveaway Event!

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Udder Covers Nursing Cover
Sophie the Giraffe Teether 
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Monday, January 14, 2013

$50 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Beat the Winter Time Blues Giveaway
No better way to warm up during the winter than by shopping happily at your desk!!! And better yet at Amazon!  Check out the review below and then enter to win!! Good Luck to all Just A Deal Jess fans!! Does winter have you down? Perk up with a $50 Amazon gift card from Terri Morgan, author of Playing the Genetic Lottery. Enter to win below.


"Caitlin’s story touched me deep in my soul" ~ Marina, Chick Library Cat

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Playing the Genetic Lottery


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Coach Wristlet Giveavay

Just A Deal Jess always loves to participate in giveaways that offer items I would LOVE to have in my girly room! I feel like all of us girls should own this! I want one!! Do you? Well enter to win below. Remember Just A Deal Jess's motto. Get entries in the beginning, middle and end to better your odds!! This prize is gorgeous! Good Luck and be sure to stop by and let me know when you WIN!!!





One lucky winner will win



COACH MADISON DOTTED OP ART SMALL WRISTLET
Value $ 48.00

This giveaway will be from:
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NYSavingSpecials is not responsible for prizes.  Every entry on this giveaways is optional. Just A Deal Jess is not responsible for prize shipment! Good Luck Everyone!!

Saturday, January 12, 2013

SwagBucks Tryout

TRY IT OUT> JUST FOR A MONTH...I can never express how great this actually is. You have to see for yourself. It is so easy and so REAL. Just give it a shot!  I am begging!

 IF YOU HAVEN'T SIGNED UP YOU ARE CRAZY YES. CRAZY! NOT AN INSULT. JUST A FACT!

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THIS WILL ALSO ALLOW US TO BE FRIENDS ON SWAGBUCKS!
I WILL UPDATE YOU ON THE BLOG WITH SWAGCODES ANYTIME I NOTICE THEY ARE OUT.

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST REWARDS SITE I HAVE EVER USED! THE MOST LEGIT.
I PURCHASED 7 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS USING THE AMAZON CARDS I EARNED THROUGH SWAGBUCKS. I STARTED IN SEPTEMBER SO FROM SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER I EARNED ENOUGH TO BUY 7 PRESENTS!!
I PRETTY MUCH DO THE BASICS..I USE THE DAILY SEARCH BAR AND TAKE THE DAILY POLL THIS TAKES ABOUT 2 MINUTES OF MY TIME.
IF I HAVE EXTRA TIME I MAY TAKE A SURVEY OR WATCH A VIDEO    THEY ALSO HAVE A SHOP AND EARN PROGRAM SO IF YOU ARE A HUGE ONLINE SHOPPER YOU MIGHT AS WELL COLLECT THE REWARDS FOR IT

TRUST ME ON THIS TRY IT HERE! GIVE IT A CHANCE. GET 30 SWAGBUCKS SIGNING UP HERE...AND 5 FOR LIKING THEM ON FACEBOOK. THEN ENTER THE SWAGCODE I PROVIDED AT THE TOOP OF THE EMAIL AND GET AN EXTRA 13...ALL ON YOUR FIRST DAY!!!



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My Giveaway Motto:
Get entries in the beginning, middle and end. These giveaway winners are selected by random.org. This will better your odds! Good Luck and most importantly, HAVE FUN!

GREAT GIVEAWAYS THIS WEEK!!

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Auntie Annes ends 1/16
Valentines Giveaway 4 Winners ENDS 1/18
Have it Your Way $200 ENDS 1/21
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For a little inspiration i want to share something I have been working on!
30 THINGS<---click there. It is unrelated just a little something extra!

30 THINGS My Kids should Know Posts 5

Kelly at A Mother’s Design shared 30 things my kids should know about me (from Baby Making Machine’s blog – love her she has some great ideas and crafts).Here is the list...Jump In on the LINK to Share. I personally at Just A Deal Jess plan to highlight and update as I go. I may go out of order but I am really excited to be participating in this!!!

This has been a Fantastic learning expericence about myself. I highly reccommend trying it yourself. You can view the whole list by Clicking HERE!!

Post 5
What are 5 Things that make you most Happy right now?

Well most of these are obvious, however,  I am still gonna list them and the reasons.

1. My hubby. I call him my Sexy Charlie. There are a million reasons he makes me happy but let me give you the prime example today, 
              This morning I had to run errands..I was dreading to go because I had to stop and get gas first. I hate to get gas. It peeves me. SO I get in my car to go and I no longer get gas. He went to the store unbeknownst to me and filled up my car!!! I was estatic. He knew this would make me happy and glad. This is how he is. He goes out of his way to make me happy all the time. I love him.

2.  Following at a close 2nd. Well we all know it's pretty much a tie! MY LITTLE DUCKS. Of course I call them my little ducks because they follow everywhere! You know, even to the potty! They are my reason for waking up each day. I love each of them in 3 different ways. They are each my favorite in 3 different ways. They make me so happy and I love them more than will ever be able to understand. At least until they have their own.!
                   
3. The 3rd thing that makes me happy right now is the fact that I am able to stay at home with them at this particular moment. It hasn't always been like this. I have always worked full time along with my hubby. We have to to make things work. It makes you sad leaving your little ducks to go off for 8-10 hours. For some odd reasons, I am able to be at home at this time. It will not last much longer but I am super happy for all the moments that I am here. I am glad to be their taxi and maid and glad that I CAN!  I would definitely choose a Wife/Mom Career over an Out in the field career anyday. It just doesn't always work out!

4. My iPhone. I am the most unmaterialistic person. I do not NEED things. Really. I don't. When my phone broke a while back I treated myself to the iPhone. I Love it. It's mine. It is the only "toy" that I have. That is why I love it. I don't want to live without it anymore!!  It's like being a little kid with your blankie that you can't leave. I am glad to have it and happy that we can afford it right now.

5.  I am happy that I still have my parents. I worry about this a lot. We are all getting older everyday. We have had a lot of people our own age die recently. If people our age are dying then the older people definiely are. We lost a close family member not to long ago and that got the wheels turning on my parents. I am so happy they are still here. I want to make sure I go out of my way to keep up with them and let them know how much I care. I think as kids we think our parents will always be here..and that's just not the case. Makes me wanna go hug them right now!!

What are the things that make you happy in your life at this time???

Join in! It is so much fun!
See the whole list and link up by
clicking HERE

Friday, January 11, 2013

30 Things Post 4 Things I would tell My 16 Yr Old Self

I have been feeling very humbled doing this post. The questions listed on the 30 Things My Kids Should Know About Me list had had my mind a rocking and a rolling. I have went down a memory lane that I forgot even existed! I highly recommend completing this list. It is for your children. Hence the title 30 Things My Kids Should Know About Me, however, I have learned so much about myself completing the list. You will also. I should really say I have re-learned these things. They have always been there, just stored away temporarily  You can view the whole list by clicking the link above. A special Thank You to Kelly at A Mother's Design for originally sharing this post!

Post 4
5 Things you would tell your 16 year old self.

Wow 16! A tough but fun age! I have a 15 year old girl now so I have been struggling with a few teenagery angst issues as it is...so maybe this will be great advice to myself!!

1.  The "Popular" kids in high school who you think "has it all" really doesn't. They are just like you. Kids with parents and insecurities just the same.  They really are no better. Their poop does stink. After high school, when they step into the real world it doesn't matter how "Popular" you were. It truly, really doesn't. Do not LET yourself feel any less by comparing you to them.   It is OK to just be normal. Normal is good. And YOU are normal.

2. Enjoy youth. Do not be in a rush to move out and get a job. Once you are out the never ending cycle of life begins. Rent, electric. water and work. Start all over again, Rent, electric, water and work. It is a complete month to month rotation. Stay at home a little longer. SAVE some money. Find yourself and figure out what you REALLY want to do. Figure out what will make you HAPPY! This is easier to do at home under mom and dads roof and not in your own apartment trying to make ends meet!  There is NO rush!

3.  Most Boys really do want one thing at your age. They will say anything including you're beautiful and I love you. You have to use your gut instincts. You know down deep if it is right or not. Notice that i said " MOST BOYS". There are exceptions. You will just know. Again, there is NO rush. The right boy will always wait.

4.  I only have one regret. If I could have one Do-Over it would be to do better in school. I did what I had to do, I did the bare minimum and nothing more. Now if I have to submit my transcript to someone I am absolutely embarresed. This may be the ONLY thing that embarrasses me. I slacked. I am not dumb or stupid. In fact, i am pretty smart. But I wasn't smart enough then to know that sliding by would haunt me the rest of my life in educational situations. Do Your Best. Be proud of your GPA

5. Be happy with your body. If you aren't at this point then learn to be. Read up and educate. There is so much  advice out there at your fingertips. Your body is yours. It will be forever and there is nothing you can change about it. So therefore, you must learn to love your body. You should be proud of it. Take care of it. Decorate it to your liking. Just Love it!

Hope this helps my 16 year old self!!!

Want to do your own 30 THINGS???  CLICK HERE to view the whole list of questions and link up! The journey is FUN!

Have a Great Day!!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

30 WINNERS PENNY AUCTION GIVEAWAY $2024 PRIZES

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Winners will be drawn according to the value of the prize. For example, our grand prize winner will be the first person picked by random.org. The 1st winner that is drawn will receive the tungsten ring value at $139.99. We will then move right and continue with the 2nd person drawn receiving the tungsten ring valued at $129.99, and continue down the line until we have reached all 30 winners. If you have any questions please contact Jenn at info@pinkninjamedia.com.

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