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Can you believe it's June 2011 already? I have typed the wrong month all day long!
I used French's Dried Onions and breadcrumbs to make my own "shake-n-bake" and made chicken tonight. I also made Alexia's Saute Reds potatoes. Wow. They were a bit more than I normally pay for a side dish but I had a coupon so I tried them. They are really really good. I ate all the green beans though because Poppa doesn't like them when they've been frozen. We tried the Ore-Ida Sweet Potato Fries and I did not like them at all. Not even a bit and I really enjoy sweet potatoes. Alec and Poppa seemed to like them, though.
Going to church in a bit so I won't catch tonight's episode of So You Think You Can Dance until tomorrow. They are still in auditions but it's been nice that they haven't focused a lot on the crazy ones. Those make me wince.
I hope your day was blessed.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
All About Tuesday 05.31.11
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Cool stuff in the mail today...all cool stuff...which is nice. No bills or junk mail.
I got:
I finally took my one prescription to the pharmacist...I was about at my 30 day limit and the script was about to expire. I really didn't want to have to get another one from my doctor.
I entered lots of giveaways and sweeps today...I am working on a goal of a minimum of 500 entered per day. I'm at about 200 now. Thank you Sweep! program and RoboForm because if I didn't have those tools to create a working system I wouldn't be able to get as many done in a day.
Pets doing good. Ruger really needs groomed but since he won't let anyone pick him up without biting them, I'm not sure how to accomplish that. I am going to have to seek some professional pointers because it gets too hot in Oklahoma for him not to get groomed. Flea season is upon us and that will have to be dealt with, too. I really want to know why fleas were created. I'm not being smart about it, either, I truly want to know because I'm confuzzled about the whole thing. Other bugs, as gross and annoying as they are, still provide a function. What do fleas do except annoy?
I am making Hamburger Helper and Ore-Ida Sweet Potato Fries for dinner. I got a coupon for the fries and I'm really curious to see what they taste like. If it's not good, we'll all be eating PB&J for supper. Is it supper or dinner where you are? I interchange the two because midday is always simply "lunch."
I think we have finally given up on coffee. I'm finding that I like hot tea as well and coffee has just gotten soooo expensive.
Caught up on "Doctor Who" last night. Wow. I knew something was up but the end of "The Almost People" is not only a game-changer for the rest of the season, but also completely changes the first 5 episodes. I am liking Rory a whole lot more this season and am happy to see Matt Smith come into his own with this role. Although, I do still miss David Tennant.
I hope you all had a blessed day.
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Cool stuff in the mail today...all cool stuff...which is nice. No bills or junk mail.
I got:
- A Senda Happy Gram that I won from Grandma's Guide to Life...I sent it to Alec and it definitely made him smile. Great customer service from the ladies at Senda Happy Gram, too.
- Rockin' coupon book from P&G...about $35 worth
- Free coupon for any Raid product up to $7.75 because I did Couponing to Disney's 5 a Day
- Alec got his paycheck from Walmart that was sent here after the tornado. Now he can get his car fixed, buy car insurance, and get new contacts. :::throws confetti:::
I finally took my one prescription to the pharmacist...I was about at my 30 day limit and the script was about to expire. I really didn't want to have to get another one from my doctor.
I entered lots of giveaways and sweeps today...I am working on a goal of a minimum of 500 entered per day. I'm at about 200 now. Thank you Sweep! program and RoboForm because if I didn't have those tools to create a working system I wouldn't be able to get as many done in a day.
Pets doing good. Ruger really needs groomed but since he won't let anyone pick him up without biting them, I'm not sure how to accomplish that. I am going to have to seek some professional pointers because it gets too hot in Oklahoma for him not to get groomed. Flea season is upon us and that will have to be dealt with, too. I really want to know why fleas were created. I'm not being smart about it, either, I truly want to know because I'm confuzzled about the whole thing. Other bugs, as gross and annoying as they are, still provide a function. What do fleas do except annoy?
I am making Hamburger Helper and Ore-Ida Sweet Potato Fries for dinner. I got a coupon for the fries and I'm really curious to see what they taste like. If it's not good, we'll all be eating PB&J for supper. Is it supper or dinner where you are? I interchange the two because midday is always simply "lunch."
I think we have finally given up on coffee. I'm finding that I like hot tea as well and coffee has just gotten soooo expensive.
Caught up on "Doctor Who" last night. Wow. I knew something was up but the end of "The Almost People" is not only a game-changer for the rest of the season, but also completely changes the first 5 episodes. I am liking Rory a whole lot more this season and am happy to see Matt Smith come into his own with this role. Although, I do still miss David Tennant.
I hope you all had a blessed day.
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Tuesday Twitter Hop
1. Add your Twitter URL to the Linky below: when you add it, it will automatically appear on everyone’s page that posts this Linky so you do not need to add it more than once, Sorry you couldn't link up last week, I added you to the #4 spot, I took out the #! and was able to add it this week
Use: http://twitter.com/username
Not: http://twitter.com/#!/username
2. Click on the top 3 Twitter Names and follow them: The top 3 will be the hostesses; Shining2Save, Living on Love and Cents and Luxury Living Frugal Style, we will follow you back.
3. Follow as many people on Twitter as you like: Be sure to leave comments or send them a message so they will know where to follow you back.
You do not have to make a post to join: but it is always a plus if you do so everyone else can see and join in on the fun!
Help spread the word and add this Linky to your blog! The more we spread it the more followers we will get!
Below the Linky box, you will see see “What is a blog Hop? Get the Code Here" Click on it and just copy and paste that code into your post and the same Linky will appear. Your blog visitors can add their Twitter ID to your list and it will show up on all lists!
Feel free to copy and paste these instructions or just post the button and link back to me.
Please only add your Twitter url. All other entries will be deleted.
Thank you and Have Fun Twitter Hopping!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
My Joplin Tornado Story: I Thought I Lost Them
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You know that whopper of an EF-5 tornado that ripped up 25% of Joplin, killed approximately 120 people, and injured approximately 800 with approximately 1500 still missing? All my children live there. My boys, my daughter, my son-in-law, my daughter-in-law, and Tee and Bee.
My youngest son, Alec, worked at the Walmart that is now completely gone. He was at work. And I don't know how he got out of there alive.
This is the second tornado Alec has been in. The first was the EF-3 that hit Carl Junction, Missouri in May 2003. In that one, the houses on either side of us and all the houses across the street were demolished. All I had was a broken window and a totaled car.
After that tornado, in which everyone in the house ignored me and thought I was just being dramatic about the weather, we don't ignore weather anymore. We don't ignore warnings, watches, or sirens. The threat is real. And even if the threat does pan out as non-existent, is it really worth your life to take a chance?
Please don't ignore weather warnings and please please please make sure...absolutely sure...that you hug your family and friends at every opportunity and let them know you love them. Don't take moments for granted because you just can't ever ever get them back.
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You know that whopper of an EF-5 tornado that ripped up 25% of Joplin, killed approximately 120 people, and injured approximately 800 with approximately 1500 still missing? All my children live there. My boys, my daughter, my son-in-law, my daughter-in-law, and Tee and Bee.
My youngest son, Alec, worked at the Walmart that is now completely gone. He was at work. And I don't know how he got out of there alive.
This is the second tornado Alec has been in. The first was the EF-3 that hit Carl Junction, Missouri in May 2003. In that one, the houses on either side of us and all the houses across the street were demolished. All I had was a broken window and a totaled car.
After that tornado, in which everyone in the house ignored me and thought I was just being dramatic about the weather, we don't ignore weather anymore. We don't ignore warnings, watches, or sirens. The threat is real. And even if the threat does pan out as non-existent, is it really worth your life to take a chance?
Please don't ignore weather warnings and please please please make sure...absolutely sure...that you hug your family and friends at every opportunity and let them know you love them. Don't take moments for granted because you just can't ever ever get them back.
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Follow Me Friday Blog Hop 05.20.11
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Welcome to the NEW Follow Me Friday hosted by Living on Love and Cents, Madame Deals, Mom on Dealz, The Coupon Challenge, Luxury Living Frugal Style and Budget Savvy Diva.
Each week we will follow you to a different place. (Facebook, Twitter, Google Friend connect,etc) Only link up the network we are visiting that week! Check back each week to see where we are following you. This is a great and FUN way to build your following and find great people to follow as well. A few important things:
1) Follow the first 6 in the linky. These are our hosts and they WILL follow back. Be sure to comment so that we can follow back!
2) Only link up your the network we are visiting for the week!--GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT(Link directly to your Blog Page)
3) Spread the word about this hop with a post, grab the button, etc.!
4.)For more followers- Grab the linky code and post this on your blog for your followers!
Happy Traveling! Be SURE to leave a comment so that we can return the follow. Remember GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT THIS WEEK!
Welcome to the NEW Follow Me Friday hosted by Living on Love and Cents, Madame Deals, Mom on Dealz, The Coupon Challenge, Luxury Living Frugal Style and Budget Savvy Diva.
Each week we will follow you to a different place. (Facebook, Twitter, Google Friend connect,etc) Only link up the network we are visiting that week! Check back each week to see where we are following you. This is a great and FUN way to build your following and find great people to follow as well. A few important things:
1) Follow the first 6 in the linky. These are our hosts and they WILL follow back. Be sure to comment so that we can follow back!
2) Only link up your the network we are visiting for the week!--GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT(Link directly to your Blog Page)
3) Spread the word about this hop with a post, grab the button, etc.!
4.)For more followers- Grab the linky code and post this on your blog for your followers!
Happy Traveling! Be SURE to leave a comment so that we can return the follow. Remember GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT THIS WEEK!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Wordless Wednesday 05.18.11
This is our new cub at the zoo...his name is Monty. He got stuck when he was trying to get a particular piece of bark off the tree log. Didn't stop his diligent efforts one bit.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Blog It Forward Tuesday 05.17.11
Introducing Blog It Forward Tuesday! A blog hop and giveaway linky hosted by Just Married with Coupons and Sweep Tight.
The concept of this blog hop is the same as any other – to meet new bloggers and gain more followers. But, what if we took it a step further?
The idea of the Blog It Forward theme is to not only gain more followers, but also do something a little extra for each other (pay it forward).
Instead of just following each blog, take an extra minute to do a little more. Some examples could be…referring them to your facebook friends, tweet about them, stumble a post, add their giveaway to a linky…get creative. We all know how busy us bloggers can be, so little things like this are really appreciated! Here are the simple rules:
1.Follow both hosts – Just Married with Coupons and Sweep Tight – via Google Friend Connect. Make sure you leave a comment and we will follow back.
2.We would love it if you could grab our button to spread the word! The more people who know, the more fun!
3.Follow any other blogs that may interest you.
4.Blog it forward! Just one random act of niceness to another blogger can go a long way. If you get a second, give it a try!
5.Don't forget to add your giveaways to the second linky, too!
The linkys will open every Monday at 7:00pm CST. You only need to add your link to one linky for it to show up on all participating blogs.
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