RueLaLa
Our dream is for Rue La La to become the place where your ooh la la moments spring forth at every turn, the spot where your desire for the exceptional is fulfilled every time, and the destination that you just can't wait to share.
Bulx
Overstocked Home improvement goods and Home Furnishings.
Nomorerack
nomorerack is the place to find your favorite brands & hot items for up to 90% off. One hand-picked product in each of our eight categories is added everyday. The only place to truly find a real deal. New deals start at 12pm everyday!
Groopdealz
Each day they feature a new deal, be sure to buy it before it's to late!
Groupon
My husband and I loove groupon! Lots of deals from restaurants to deals on activities in your area or plug in your vacation destination a few months prior and get deals on places to go while you are there!
Babysteals
2 deals a day on baby gear!
Scrapbooksteals
1 deal a day on scrapbooking supplies!
Woot!
My first daily deal site that I have come across. My favorite, Woot! Off days where they offer a new item at discount until it runs out then they run the next deal. This site is good for electronics. They also have sister sites, Shirt Woot, Wine Woot, Kids Woot, and Sellout Woot! I have purchase many items off of woot! and many gifts off of Shit Woot!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Grammy Story #1
I started this post a few weeks ago. Since my Grammy has passed, and while we are mourning the loss we find love and laughter in the memories we have of her. This story is classic and I want to remember it so it's here for all to see, I had planned to post more 'Grammy stories' but I did not have another chance. My Grammy was a strong woman, knew what she wanted and went after it. While a death of a love one brings everything into perspective, the one thing I have learned is to keep family close they are your most valuable asset.
Here is my Grammy before 8 children, 32 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, what a swell gal.
12/23/10-
Since my Grammy has not been in a state to be left alone the family has been taking turns in shifts staying with her. I've used this opportunity to get to know her better and my family history better. I feel as though I've opened a whole new chapter in my life that I have not ventured into before. During the holiday's cookies were a focus on our discussions. While we were taking a trip down memory lane she gave me some inside stories and I hope to share them here with you.
Grammy story #1. Grammy's Chocolate Addiction.
Grammy confessed that she once stole money from the church collection. She was 12 and wanted chocolate. Who is to blame her! I get some pretty strong chocolate cravings as well. She assured me that she needed that money much more than the church at the time. And also assured me that it was well worth it because the chocolate sure was tasty!
My Grammy then told me her and her 3 siblings didn't have much growing up. Her father passed away from a heart attack when she was 2, so her Mother had to raise all 4 kids on her own. She got teary eyed when she mentioned she always wondered what it would have been like to have a Dad, if things would have been different. My Great Grammy did not go out much, my Grammy thinks that she was afraid of what people would think of her going to church without a husband. So she would send the kids to church (in their silk dresses and bonnets) and to the store to get her things. Perhaps this freedom got the best of my Grammy.
She said she never got caught, or told anyone. I must be special.
Love you Grammy, Rest in Peace.
Here is my Grammy before 8 children, 32 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, what a swell gal.
12/23/10-
Since my Grammy has not been in a state to be left alone the family has been taking turns in shifts staying with her. I've used this opportunity to get to know her better and my family history better. I feel as though I've opened a whole new chapter in my life that I have not ventured into before. During the holiday's cookies were a focus on our discussions. While we were taking a trip down memory lane she gave me some inside stories and I hope to share them here with you.
Grammy story #1. Grammy's Chocolate Addiction.
Grammy confessed that she once stole money from the church collection. She was 12 and wanted chocolate. Who is to blame her! I get some pretty strong chocolate cravings as well. She assured me that she needed that money much more than the church at the time. And also assured me that it was well worth it because the chocolate sure was tasty!
My Grammy then told me her and her 3 siblings didn't have much growing up. Her father passed away from a heart attack when she was 2, so her Mother had to raise all 4 kids on her own. She got teary eyed when she mentioned she always wondered what it would have been like to have a Dad, if things would have been different. My Great Grammy did not go out much, my Grammy thinks that she was afraid of what people would think of her going to church without a husband. So she would send the kids to church (in their silk dresses and bonnets) and to the store to get her things. Perhaps this freedom got the best of my Grammy.
She said she never got caught, or told anyone. I must be special.
Love you Grammy, Rest in Peace.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Weight Loss Resolutions
Ahhh yes the time of year when everyone puts down the cookies and grabs the carrots.
Of course I had all intentions of trying to be as good as possible during the holidays but that sugary food is addictive. The more I ate the more I craved. And now I feel bloated and gross.
Operation UF is in full force again. Prior to the holidays I was down 17.5lbs total from July. I haven't stepped on the scale yet but I'm sure I'm up quite a few. So lets get back on track together, what do you say?
First step, removing all the leftovers and candy...and that doesn't mean by eating it! While I hate throwing food out, those leftovers won't be doing anyone a favor by sticking around. The candy? I'll bring that into work. Cookies, I have in the freezer so I can pull those out in emergancy situations. Don't laugh! Cookie emergancies are serious. Think about it...you need something sweet but you got rid of everything so instead of eating one cookie you eat everything in sight to make up for that one cookie. It is nothing to laugh at. Okay maybe it does sound silly, but the sheer joy when you realize you have a cookie in the freezer when you thought you were stuck with veggies is pure bliss.
So it's back on the bandwagon we go to skinnytown.
Of course I had all intentions of trying to be as good as possible during the holidays but that sugary food is addictive. The more I ate the more I craved. And now I feel bloated and gross.
Operation UF is in full force again. Prior to the holidays I was down 17.5lbs total from July. I haven't stepped on the scale yet but I'm sure I'm up quite a few. So lets get back on track together, what do you say?
First step, removing all the leftovers and candy...and that doesn't mean by eating it! While I hate throwing food out, those leftovers won't be doing anyone a favor by sticking around. The candy? I'll bring that into work. Cookies, I have in the freezer so I can pull those out in emergancy situations. Don't laugh! Cookie emergancies are serious. Think about it...you need something sweet but you got rid of everything so instead of eating one cookie you eat everything in sight to make up for that one cookie. It is nothing to laugh at. Okay maybe it does sound silly, but the sheer joy when you realize you have a cookie in the freezer when you thought you were stuck with veggies is pure bliss.
So it's back on the bandwagon we go to skinnytown.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
After Holiday Sales
While it's easy to run out on the day or two after Christmas to snag some deals, been there done that...I have found the best deals normally start mid to the end of the week. I also find that during those first couple days after Christmas I buy stuff that I won't use. With the thoughts of "oh I should pick this up and give it to so and so next year", it usually does not work as well as it does in my head. Mid week the sales drop from 50% off to 75% off. Instead this is the time to stock up on gift wrapping supplies, and not just for Christmas. I usually stock up on tissue paper and tape, and sometimes boxes, bags and wrapping paper! Look for items you can use for birthday presents or other festive events. Also a great time to stock up on those rubbermaid totes, does it really matter that they are red or green???
Great places to find deals would be all the chain drug stores and super stores.
The other day I was able to snag some a 3 pack of heavy duty scotch tape for .50. Also a King size set of flannel sheets for $10 at Target!
Great places to find deals would be all the chain drug stores and super stores.
The other day I was able to snag some a 3 pack of heavy duty scotch tape for .50. Also a King size set of flannel sheets for $10 at Target!
Happy clearence shopping!!!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
2011
One year ago I started this blog. 92 posts later and here we are, I can't wait to see what the next year of blogging has in store. I'm sure you are uber excited as well to see what will happen in my life adventures. I hope you stay around for the ride, it might get bumpy. But in the end isn't that what makes life interesting?
Cheers to a fantastic 2010 an even fantastic-er 2011!
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