Thursday 13 13 Sweeps and Contets Site I love to visit
As most of you know, I am a sweeps girl. I love it! Have won many many things in the past four years, including a check for $20,000.00. Mostly small stuff, but that's ok. I love getting surprises in the mail. Here are a few of my favorite sites.
1. Online-Sweepstakes.com
2. Prizey
3. Laura Williams Musings
4. Contest Beat
5. An Island Review
6. Bloggy
7. My Mom Shops
8. A Bookworm's Diary
9. The Long and Short of it
10. PowerSweeps Winners Blog
11. Writerspace
12. HGTV Product of the Day
13. Bookloons
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3X Thursday
1. Are you content with your job? Why/why not?
I am content with my job. I work online at home activating phones for a major cell company, and I have a few online businesses that I run with my hubby.
2. Are you content with your relationship with your significant other? If you don't have one, are you on the lookout for one?
I have one, and am about 70% content. Marriage is something you have to work on every day, and some days, I find myself too busy to work on it at all, and I think I could do a lot to fix it. That is my biggest goal for this year.
3. How about your friends? Are you content with the ones you have, how they treat you, etc? How so/how not?
Well, this may sound strange, but sadly, I have no friends. Having just moved across country a few months ago, I sove right into work and haven't been very social yet. I miss my friends in AZ so much. Give me time, I'm working on it.
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The Thursday Threesome ::Kidney stone and herbal remedies::
Onesome: Kidney--beans? Lima Beans? Pinto beans? Which legumes do you like to cook with?
Having grown up in the south, beans were almost a daily dinner. I like all kinds of legumes, but my favorite is white beans (great northerns). I just love the taste.
Twosome: Stones?-- Monoliths? Pebbles? Do you use any of these in decorating? Heck, we'll even count marbles in vases!
When I owned my own home and had a huge flower garden, I used lots of pebbles. Now that I'm an apartment dweller, I don't even have marbles in vases.
Threesome: and herbal remedies-- Hey, there's a good one: do you have any herbal remedies for us to try? Anything?
My grandparents would go to the doctor as a last resort after trying all their own remedies, most of which worked surprisingly. Here are a few I still use:
If you have a canker sore, drink a glass of buttermilk. It gets rid of the acid in your stomach which causes canker sores.
Give your dog a garlic pill every day ( or put 1/2 clove garlic in his food) and he will not have fleas. This works!
Wet tobacco will take the sting out of a wasp or bee sting.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Sandy's Wednesday Challenge
This is Universal Letter Writing Week! My challenge to you is to write a letter to at least three relatives or old friends you have not heard from in a while. Handwritten or typed is ok.... then come back and comment on who you wrote to!
I guarantee you it will brighten someone's day to get a letter from you and you will feel better as well. I am mailing off letters to my sister-in-law in CA, and 2 friends- Kim in AZ and Janette in OK today. Have a great Wednesday!!!
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LENS DAY "DISTORTED" A distorted Lily on Halloween 2007.
I guarantee you it will brighten someone's day to get a letter from you and you will feel better as well. I am mailing off letters to my sister-in-law in CA, and 2 friends- Kim in AZ and Janette in OK today. Have a great Wednesday!!!
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LENS DAY "DISTORTED" A distorted Lily on Halloween 2007.
Man's Best Friend
Wordless Wednesday Red Georgia clay, hubby, Buck, an afternoon at Red Top Mountain State Park = great memories.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Heads or Tails
Heads or Tails is back and I am so happy about it. This week is Old or New. I choose old, because I feel old this morning.
This is one of my most prized possessions. It is a sugar bowl that belonged to my great grandmother, Mollie Shook. It is the Virginia Rose pattern. It's traveled with me in all my moves, and so far not a scratch on it. I do not use it as a sugar bowl. It is in the hutch behind the glass door to be admired, but what do you think I use it for?
This is one of my most prized possessions. It is a sugar bowl that belonged to my great grandmother, Mollie Shook. It is the Virginia Rose pattern. It's traveled with me in all my moves, and so far not a scratch on it. I do not use it as a sugar bowl. It is in the hutch behind the glass door to be admired, but what do you think I use it for?
Happy Tuesday!
10 on TUESDAY 10 Best Moments of Last Year
1. Living through and recovering from the surgery that the doctors told my family I probably would not live through.
2. Winning the $20,000.00 from Monster.com
3. Seeing my granddaughter for the 1st time.
4. Finding out that another grandbaby is on the way.
5. Our vacation to Laughlin, NV.
6. Moving across country.
7. Seeing my oldest son whom I had talked to every week but had not seen in over seven years.
8. Our best friend Jerry coming to visit for a couple of weeks.
9. New hubby of 5 years met old hubby on Thanksgiving and they really liked each other, even went golfing the next day. I know, weird huh?
10. The best moment of last year was the 11:59 PM on December 31st... it was over.
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Tuesday Tunes - Week 15
Tuesday Tunes is back for the new year. I'll post 10 words and you tell me the first song/album/band etc that comes to mind.
Cruel: Cruel to be Kind, Nick Lowe
Drunk: Coolio, Kinda High Kinda Drunk
Scared: Three Days Grace
Cover: Kylie Minogue, Cover Me With Kisses
Color: Purple Rain, Prince
One: One is the Lonliest Number , Three Dog Night 1969
Young: Lil Bow Wow
Punk: Green Day
Age: 16 Candles, The Crests, late 50s
Believe: Believe, Brooks and Dunn
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TMI TUESDAY
1) Do you have/ever had any dating or sex superstitions? (Wear 'lucky jeans' on first date, always light a vanilla candle, etc.) If so, what are they?
I have never had any of these superstitions. Hmmm, maybe I should have had and things would be different.
2) If you were stranded on the old deserted island, and a genie appeared who could only grant you one wish -- to bring one of the following people to join you, who would it be?
- your spouse/significant other XXXXX I would have to bring hubby to the island!
- an unrequited love or some person you've had a crush on
- an old/past love
- your best friend
3) Tell us "weather or not" you're in the mood -- how does rain, snow, sleet, scorching heat, sweltering humidity etc. affect your libido.
Well, having sex while rains hits the windows or roof is a definite turn-on, but the heat things are not.
4) Are you a crying drunk, an angry drunk, a 'I'm drunk, let's screw' sort of a drinker? (And, if you do not drink -- which one of those things is the reason?)
I do not drink, well maybe a wine cooler or dacqueri while on vacation or on special occasions. My dad was a drunk, and I saw what it did to my Mom as he was a 'screw anything' kind of drunk.
5) Who turns you on the most & why:
the activist
the author
the care-giver/healer (nurse, doctor, masseuse, herbalist, chiropractor etc.)
the comedian
the educator (professor, teacher, mentor etc.)
the model
the musician.... XXX Always had a thing for musicians!
the politician
the scientist
The activist would be too busy with everything else, the author would always be in front of their manuscript, If I need a caregiver, I won't be having relations with them, Comedian might laugh at me instead of with me, I do the educating myself, The model is too caught up in himself, the politician....well, Bill Clinton, maybe.....the scientist would be a nerd. So I'll stick with the musician!
Bonus (as in optional): Looking back, what's the one thing you've done which was supposed to be erotic, but didn't quite work out?
Well, I think it's what I didn't do. Came home from work a few years ago after a very very stressful day to find hubby had cooked dinner, and all I saw was candles lit on the table. I made a mistake I can not take back. I turned the lights on and threw a typical Sandy fit! He never fights with me, just listens, but the look in his eyes is something I will never forget. I ruined what I know he thought would be a great night, and he's never done anything like that again.
Also, after watching a video once, ex and I tried ice cubes. OK, ice may be erotic to some, but to me, ice and sex should not be in the same sentence! Enough said.
1. Living through and recovering from the surgery that the doctors told my family I probably would not live through.
2. Winning the $20,000.00 from Monster.com
3. Seeing my granddaughter for the 1st time.
4. Finding out that another grandbaby is on the way.
5. Our vacation to Laughlin, NV.
6. Moving across country.
7. Seeing my oldest son whom I had talked to every week but had not seen in over seven years.
8. Our best friend Jerry coming to visit for a couple of weeks.
9. New hubby of 5 years met old hubby on Thanksgiving and they really liked each other, even went golfing the next day. I know, weird huh?
10. The best moment of last year was the 11:59 PM on December 31st... it was over.
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Tuesday Tunes - Week 15
Tuesday Tunes is back for the new year. I'll post 10 words and you tell me the first song/album/band etc that comes to mind.
Cruel: Cruel to be Kind, Nick Lowe
Drunk: Coolio, Kinda High Kinda Drunk
Scared: Three Days Grace
Cover: Kylie Minogue, Cover Me With Kisses
Color: Purple Rain, Prince
One: One is the Lonliest Number , Three Dog Night 1969
Young: Lil Bow Wow
Punk: Green Day
Age: 16 Candles, The Crests, late 50s
Believe: Believe, Brooks and Dunn
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TMI TUESDAY
1) Do you have/ever had any dating or sex superstitions? (Wear 'lucky jeans' on first date, always light a vanilla candle, etc.) If so, what are they?
I have never had any of these superstitions. Hmmm, maybe I should have had and things would be different.
2) If you were stranded on the old deserted island, and a genie appeared who could only grant you one wish -- to bring one of the following people to join you, who would it be?
- your spouse/significant other XXXXX I would have to bring hubby to the island!
- an unrequited love or some person you've had a crush on
- an old/past love
- your best friend
3) Tell us "weather or not" you're in the mood -- how does rain, snow, sleet, scorching heat, sweltering humidity etc. affect your libido.
Well, having sex while rains hits the windows or roof is a definite turn-on, but the heat things are not.
4) Are you a crying drunk, an angry drunk, a 'I'm drunk, let's screw' sort of a drinker? (And, if you do not drink -- which one of those things is the reason?)
I do not drink, well maybe a wine cooler or dacqueri while on vacation or on special occasions. My dad was a drunk, and I saw what it did to my Mom as he was a 'screw anything' kind of drunk.
5) Who turns you on the most & why:
the activist
the author
the care-giver/healer (nurse, doctor, masseuse, herbalist, chiropractor etc.)
the comedian
the educator (professor, teacher, mentor etc.)
the model
the musician.... XXX Always had a thing for musicians!
the politician
the scientist
The activist would be too busy with everything else, the author would always be in front of their manuscript, If I need a caregiver, I won't be having relations with them, Comedian might laugh at me instead of with me, I do the educating myself, The model is too caught up in himself, the politician....well, Bill Clinton, maybe.....the scientist would be a nerd. So I'll stick with the musician!
Bonus (as in optional): Looking back, what's the one thing you've done which was supposed to be erotic, but didn't quite work out?
Well, I think it's what I didn't do. Came home from work a few years ago after a very very stressful day to find hubby had cooked dinner, and all I saw was candles lit on the table. I made a mistake I can not take back. I turned the lights on and threw a typical Sandy fit! He never fights with me, just listens, but the look in his eyes is something I will never forget. I ruined what I know he thought would be a great night, and he's never done anything like that again.
Also, after watching a video once, ex and I tried ice cubes. OK, ice may be erotic to some, but to me, ice and sex should not be in the same sentence! Enough said.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Feeling Better...finally
Wow, it's been a rough week. I've been sick for what seems like weeks, but it was only 5 days. Two of those days, I never crawled out of bed, except for potty breaks. Today I feel much better though, let's hope it lasts.
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Today is : National Organize Your Home Day!
So in honor of that, I am going to start doing just that. How do you organize everything? Know any good websites to visit on organizing? Tell me your organizing secrets!
I found this really neat battery keeper
on Amazon for only $1.99 and I have batteries all over the house, never to be found when I need them, so I ordered two of them. It was 75% off, so I think I got a deal.
Looking for many ways to store things, so please give me ideas!
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MANIC MONDAY
1. What was the last thing you regret buying?
I regret buying the living room furniture I bought. It was NOT the set I wanted, and I have wished every day since I got it that I had spent the extra money and got the one I wanted.
2. If you had a crystal ball that could tell you the truth about any one thing you wished to know about yourself, life, the future or anything else, what would you want to know?
I would like to know if this health crisis I'm in will pass, and if my finances will ever get better.
3. How do you know when you're in love?
For me, even at this old age of 53, I still get that 'giddy' feeling when I'm in love, that silly ear to ear grin that just won't go away. You just KNOW!
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I've decided to join BLOG 365. It's a very fast growing site for people who blog daily. Check it out here, free to join of course! I'm trying to commit to posting every day. Since I am sick, I will post several times a day on occasion to make up for when I cannot post.
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Also found a new meme for Mondays called Mana’o Monday. It is a weekly writing challenge and today is the first day. My post will be added for that meme on my stories blog later today. Let's all try to help her get a good start.
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Also found another cool thing - Are you a List maker? Determined to get your life together? or Just want to have some fun?
The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
From the 1001 Day Project site
Start a list of 101 things you want to accomplish in 1001 days from the day you start. If that sounds overwhelming, start with a list of 10 things and add to it as you go. Be sure to mark the things you accomplish with Complete or finished. I will be working on mine this week. Here a a few examples : 101 in 1001 - The ToDo list for Gary LaPointe and Can you Hear me Now?
Even if you decide not to do this, the blogs are fascinating! At least check it out.
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Last but not least, can you explain to me what an Entrecard is. I hear this term a lot, but not sure what exactly it is. Thanks....... Have a great Monday!
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Today is : National Organize Your Home Day!
So in honor of that, I am going to start doing just that. How do you organize everything? Know any good websites to visit on organizing? Tell me your organizing secrets!
I found this really neat battery keeper
on Amazon for only $1.99 and I have batteries all over the house, never to be found when I need them, so I ordered two of them. It was 75% off, so I think I got a deal.Looking for many ways to store things, so please give me ideas!
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MANIC MONDAY
1. What was the last thing you regret buying?
I regret buying the living room furniture I bought. It was NOT the set I wanted, and I have wished every day since I got it that I had spent the extra money and got the one I wanted.
2. If you had a crystal ball that could tell you the truth about any one thing you wished to know about yourself, life, the future or anything else, what would you want to know?
I would like to know if this health crisis I'm in will pass, and if my finances will ever get better.
3. How do you know when you're in love?
For me, even at this old age of 53, I still get that 'giddy' feeling when I'm in love, that silly ear to ear grin that just won't go away. You just KNOW!
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I've decided to join BLOG 365. It's a very fast growing site for people who blog daily. Check it out here, free to join of course! I'm trying to commit to posting every day. Since I am sick, I will post several times a day on occasion to make up for when I cannot post.
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Also found a new meme for Mondays called Mana’o Monday. It is a weekly writing challenge and today is the first day. My post will be added for that meme on my stories blog later today. Let's all try to help her get a good start.
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Also found another cool thing - Are you a List maker? Determined to get your life together? or Just want to have some fun?
The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
From the 1001 Day Project site
Start a list of 101 things you want to accomplish in 1001 days from the day you start. If that sounds overwhelming, start with a list of 10 things and add to it as you go. Be sure to mark the things you accomplish with Complete or finished. I will be working on mine this week. Here a a few examples : 101 in 1001 - The ToDo list for Gary LaPointe and Can you Hear me Now?
Even if you decide not to do this, the blogs are fascinating! At least check it out.
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Last but not least, can you explain to me what an Entrecard is. I hear this term a lot, but not sure what exactly it is. Thanks....... Have a great Monday!
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Win A Free Mixer!!!!
A Cowboy’s Wife is having a contest on her food blog! You can win a Hamilton Beach® Stand Mixer and she’ll ship anywhere so everyone is eligible!
The Prize:
The Prize:
The winner will receive a brand new Hamilton Beach 4.5-qt. Eclectrics Stand Mixer, Pineapple Yellow!!
About the mixer:
From Hamilton Beach’s “Eclectrics” line, this all-metal stand mixer comes with a host of accessories - a Flat Beater for cakes and cookies, a Dough Hook for bread and a Wire Whisk for whipped cream or pudding. The 4.5-qt. stainless steel bowl comes with a Pouring Shield that helps prevent splattering while in operation. The pouring shield has a built-in chute for adding ingredients. Powered by 400 watts, the stand mixer has a two-way mixing action to ensure all ingredients are incorporated into the mix. The quick-release, tilt-up head assists when removing the bowl. 9 x 14 x 14-in. When you’re ready for a kitchen re-do, don’t call in the carpenters! Instead, “counterscape” your kitchen with Hamilton Beach’s retro-designed, affordably priced electrics in happy, sun-saturated colors. Their “Eclectrics” line includes updates to those classic appliances from the 1950s. All of their “Eclectrics” are available in six colors: Apple Green, Moroccan Red, Pineapple Yellow, Intrigue Blue, Sugar White and Licorice Black.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday The 1st thing Lily learned in 2008 = You don't have to hold the cup for the straw to still work. She was ecstatic about that. How wonderful life would be if we all found such simple things can make us happy for a moment.
WIN Party in a Box for your Child!!!
Found the best party supplies at great discount prices. It's called Pinatas.com .
They have a lot of stuff on sale also, like a Clifford the Big Red Dog banner for a dollar. Was looking at the Valentine's Day stuff and they have a contest running now to win a Birthday Party in a Box for your child ( you don't have to buy anything to enter).
Also saw 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th birthday stuff real cheap.... like invitations for a dollar, sets of napkins for 96cents, set of plates for 76 cents. Great Deals!!! Check it out!
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!
Well, I hope you all had a great holiday season! I'm so excited this morning because it is the first day of my new journey..... and here is my motto-"My Life will be Great in 2008".
Do you make New Year's Resolutions? I've done that in the past, and of course it never works, so this year I just pledge to myself that my life will be great. I will see to it that it is!!!
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Do you have pets? I have found the cutest web store for stuff for your pets. I liked one so much that I decided to be a rep for them. Check this out-
Critter Snackz - Just click on Go Shopping on the left to see the products.
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Over at Bath and Body Bliss , check out the things on clearance. I only have 1 each of the gold sets left. One is Pumpkin Spice and the other is Pearberry. Both smell great. Lots of other goodies on sale, but quantities are very limited!
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theme = 10 Predictions for the New Year
1. I predict that I will lose 100 pounds in 2008.
2. I see more money coming my way!
3. I predict that Democrats will rule the White House. (and no, I'm not much at politics....it's just obvious)
4. Wait! Is that organized home mine? Yes.... I see it this year... everything in it's place.
5. Sex! Less of me = more sex.
6. Do something nice for someone every day! Even if it's just a note, or saying "I Love You", try this.... spread the kindness. Go Ahead people- Pour your jar of Haterade down the sink!!
7. I predict the price of gas will go to extremes most of us never thought we would see in our lifetime.
8. I predict a major meltdown or overdose for Britney Spears... sad, but coming. Later in life, she will have so many regrets for her decisions, especially regarding her children.
9. Finally, I will finish things I start!!
10. is for you.........
Great Ways To End The Old Year
Take a bubble bath, pay old bills, snuggle with your puppies, stare up at the sky, organize your closet, have fabulous sex, finish a to-do list, daydream, go for a bicycle ride, paint your toenails, call your family, flip through a magazine, get your boogie on, plan a trip, do a cartwheel, think big.
I am so excited about 2008. It's gonna be GREAT!
Take a bubble bath, pay old bills, snuggle with your puppies, stare up at the sky, organize your closet, have fabulous sex, finish a to-do list, daydream, go for a bicycle ride, paint your toenails, call your family, flip through a magazine, get your boogie on, plan a trip, do a cartwheel, think big.
I am so excited about 2008. It's gonna be GREAT!
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