Friday, April 30, 2010

Some FAST Ramblings and Why I LOVE Karen at TOOTHSOAP!

I can't stay on long...we have tornadoes all around and I don't want my computer to get fried....again!

I started my arthritis meds today...don't know how long it will take for them to kick in but I'm ready!!

Nikki and Chris are leaving for Colorado tomorrow...I am so worried,I hate when my kids travel!! Please pray for safe travels for them.

I won some MORE toothsoap!! LOVE IT!!
More to come on Toothsoap in a moment.

My internet has been out so I've missed a lot of post...hoping I can catch up tomorrow.

My blackberry is acting up tonight... :( WHY!!

Have yall entered the SPA GIVEAWAY...no...why not? Click it and go!!!!

Did yall enter for Shell's book giveaway? I am so jealous cause I can't!! I have to put it on Netflix!

You never know you might get lucky and win both then you can read the book (that I hear is fantastic) while lounging in your robe and slippers that you put on after your relaxing bath with your loofahs and doodads.
(*a lil secret* If I get 60 entries I will have 2 spa gifts to give away....so tell your friends so 2 people can win!)

NOW for my announcement about why I LOVE Karen at Toothsoap.

For everyone who wasn't at the Toothsoap twitter party Wednesday night...you missed a great time and I won $100!!! Yes isn't that great! Supah ask what we were going to do with the $100 if we won and I said it would go toward Drex a good carseat. (Yall do know who Drex is right? If not go HERE.)
Well the next morning I had an email from paypal saying Toothsoap deposited a $150 into my account.....I thought OH NO! Someone messed up!
Then it said they left a note and the note said that after Karen heard what I was spending the money on she decided to give an extra $50 to go toward his carseat!
YALL! I was bawling...I don't use that word often but there's no other way to describe it.
Karen and Toothsoap  has been a huge blessing to me and they have no idea how big. I thank them all from the bottom of my heart and they can expect a pic of Drex in his carseat!
So now click the little Toothsoap ad up there at the top of my blog and go check them out!! Go buy some Toothsoap...you will not regret it!
I have the cinnamon and LOVE it!

OK...best get off...I hear thunder.


Wednesday, April 28, 2010

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY


Only the best for Princess! A rainbow boa AKA a scarf and a aluminum foil tiara.

Happy Birthday Sweetie!!
Hope it's the best!!



Monday, April 26, 2010

PINT with SUPAAAAhhhhhhhhhh

Link up with Supah to play Post It Notes Tuesday..you know you wanna!







...to the blog and the giveaways.
I cut it off!




Sunday, April 25, 2010

I'M SO EXCITED!!

 I wanted to do a quick post and let y'all know about the new  adventure my friend Shell and I are starting!

We have started a new blog together!
It all about reviews and giveaways...all yumminess!
Both of us were thinking about starting one on our own and decided to do it together,it always more fun when you embark on an adventure with a friend.

We will still have links at the tops of our blogs whenever we have a new giveaway. The only difference for you is that the link will take you to the other blog instead of just another post on this same blog. 
OR
You can follow our new blog!



 Shell already has a review up so go
                             check it out and check out our new adventure!

Saturday, April 24, 2010

COUNTRY BOB'S WINNERS!!

The winners of my Country Bob's Giveaway 
are..

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:
7
23
which are


Oka said...

                                                           Yo tweep, I tweeted

                                                      AND         
                                                        Tammy said...
                                                  I have an award for you on                                  my blog...and I would love to try this sauce...sounds yummy!           
Congrats Oka and Tammy, I'll be emailing you shortly.
Thanks to all who entered!!





24x36 Vinyl Banner WINNER!!

The winner of the Vinyl banner 


IS

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:
31
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carma said...
                                               perhaps my son's juggling                                                                     group name;                                               love your grandson's last name. :D
Congrats to Carma, I' ll be emailing you shortly!
Thank you to all who entered!!




Thursday, April 22, 2010

FRIDAY CONFESSIONAL


I'm linking with Glamazon this week and trying out her Friday Confessional, be nice to me I'm new at this one.

I Confess

  1. I'm excited about seeing my dr. Tuesday and getting some meds.
  2. My back and leg pain has been getting worse and I'm hoping for meds to stop it.
  3. 3 out of 5 houses I'm taking a pain pill to clean.
  4. They are not like narcotics so don't start stressin...it's just ultram.
  5. I'm very excited and scared that Kelly is moving home. Excited for obvious reasons and scared for her starting over.
  6. Kelly's ex is not one of my favorite people.
  7. I love my new dog Butter, don't tell Daisy. She's still my baby.
  8. I about can't wait for July 18th! Or before if he comes after he's good and done. No Premmie please!
  9. Last but not least. The MRI is Monday...not excited at all. Me and tight places don't jibe well!


Saturday, April 17, 2010

Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce review and giveaway! 2 WINNERS!!


About Country Bob's:
In 1968 Country Bob perfected the sauce of his dreams. After years of giving the sauce to friends and family he began to sell it in 1977. The reaction was overwhelming just as it is today. Almost everyone who tries Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce becomes a lifelong user. And why not, it is the perfect complement to practically any meal set on your table.

It was actually October of 1982 when Country Bob, Inc. became the company, which remains today. Bob Edson,Terry Edson, Al Malekovic and Reed Malekovic formed a corporation with equal ownership. Since that time Country Bob's distribution has magnified regionally in all directions from our corporate office located in Centralia, Illinois. Even with the tremendous growth we have not forgotten where we came from, continuing in our relentless pursuit of product excellence.

Along with our All Purpose Sauce we have expanded our product line to include BBQ Sauce, Seasoning Salt and Spicy All Purpose Sauce.With our fully automated bottling line we also have the capability of producing Private Label products for stores or restaurants.
It would be nice if we could claim responsibility for the success of the company, however, credit must be given where credit is due. Proverbs 16:3 says, "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." We have placed true ownership of Country Bob, Inc. in the hands of God. "Christ is our CEO" and  He is an Awesome Boss!

My Family's thoughts-


We were lucky enough to receive Country Bob's while my daughter was home on vacation. The day I got Country Bob's all purpose sauce we grilled burgers. Some of us put it on the burger while others dipped not only burgers but chips in the sauce. 
A few days later we had steak and it was a huge hit with the steak. It reminds me of A1 sauce...only much better!
I'm waiting to try it on fries! I bet it would be delicious on them.


Not only did Country Bob's send me the All Purpose Sauce to review but I also have the opportunity to giveaway 2 bottles to my readers!
That's right! 2 winners!!


Mandatory Entry-
Tell me what you would like to try Country Bob's All Purpose sauce on.
Easy Peazy!


Extra Entries
1.Follow my blog with GFC
2.Fan me on Facebook.
3. Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway. (include @casper080466 and #giveaway)
4. Enter my vinyl Banner Giveaway.





disclosure: I was given for free this product as compensation for the purpose of reviewing said product. I did not receive monetary compensation and all thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone and were NOT influenced by my compensation at all. Quotes  were taken directly from the website.




 I was given the opportunity to review this product because of my membership at The Product Review Place. 


Friday, April 16, 2010

I'm being held accountable!!

So I have joined up with the BAB triplets Brittney, Amber and Brittany on their Skinny Jeans blog! We hold one another accountable for food and exercise.

They wanna get into their skinny jeans...me? I just wanna get back into my size 8 and 10's! I can wear the 10's now...but...it's really painful.

So I plan on eating better and watching portion and walking my butt off...literally!

You should join us or at least follow along so you can see what you can do with a little encouragement.

Click that apple and check us out!





24 X 36 Vinyl Banner GIVEAWAY!!!!!!! CLOSED!!

CLOSED!


When I got the opportunity to do a vinyl banner giveaway I thought "What would I use a banner for?" and then it came to me...LOADS of things!
I have an Etsy, I have a business and the big one to me...I am getting a grandson!
That's what I'm going to use my banner from Large Format Poster for. *I get one too for hosting this giveaway!!*

Mine is going to say -
Hendrix Scott Cuteasabutton
(last name made up for security reasons)

WIN IT!
(1) 24x36 Vinyl Banner w/ Grommets

Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping

Eligibility: Limited to US Residents only



Mandatory Entry
What are you going to use yours for if you win? Birthday party, anniversary, Etsy, Artfire, Home based business???? 
Let me know what you plan on using it for.

Extra Entries
(leave a separate comment for each entry)

1. Publicly follow my blog by Google friend connect.

2. Follow me on Twitter and tweet this:

@casper080466 is having a #giveaway for a 24X36 vinyl banner!   http://tinyurl.com/y6pwx5a Plz RT!

3. Follow UPrinting on twitter.

4. Fan me on Facebook.


Giveaway open to US residents from now until midnight April 23.

*Thanks to UPrinting and Large Format Posters for this opportunity and my free banner.*



Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Wordless Wednesday- WHY?


Because I'm on Britt's computer and this is the kind of stuff he saves on his computer...why is it upside down?

Monday, April 12, 2010

Daughters, Toothsoap and Purses!


Kelly left last night around 6pm. I barely slept waiting on the phone calls letting me know she was ok and some pervert hadn't ran her off the road and taken her away. She got home at 4:30ish her time...she really has to start leaving earlier. I hate her driving by herself. That's a long 600 miles and when your with someone and it seems much longer alone.
I totally enjoyed her visit. I loved loved loved watching her with Nikki,she is going to make a great aunt....already is!
Friday we ran into Goodwill,I was looking for a cheap skirt to cover my BIG butt. (exercise started TODAY!) ANYWAY....I was on one side and the girls were on the other and I could hear them laughing....that was....is the greatest sound ever! Hearing your kids laugh...out loud....hard...never ever ever gets old.
If you didn't see the pic in the last post with Kelly lying on Nikkis stomach trying to hear Drex go look... I'll wait here while you go look........TOO CUTE!
I went to take a few pics and noticed they had hi-jacked my camera. I love surprises like that.

On a different note I won 2 giveaways!! I feel so lucky right now...maybe I should go buy a lottery ticket!
The first was some Toothsoap from Hair Bows and Guitar Picks. I recently became an affiliate of Toothsoap and now I get free toothsoap!! I love when things work out like that. Make sure and visit both places. They are great sites and if you purchase toothsoap click my link to do it!! (It's at the top of my blog)

The second giveaway win was from The Purse Blogger!!!! YES!! I won a purse...I love purses!!! I also won a cute flower! Click the link and say hello to Laura,she is a sweetie!

CUTE!!

I'm out...


Saturday, April 10, 2010

Lovely Memory Picture.

Last night Nikki hung out with us while Kelly was in town and Britt snapped this pic with his camera. They didn't know he was taking it and I love how Kelly is trying so hard to hear Drex make some kind of sound. Kelly is going to be such a great aunt.



Now I'll go back to enjoying my kids....Kel leaves tomorrow. :(

Monday, April 5, 2010

BookSneeze book review: I Wish You Enough by Bob Perks

I Wish You Enough: Embracing Life's Most Valuable Moments...One Wish at a Time

I wish you enough sun
to keep your attitude bright
I wish you enough rain
to appreciate the sun more
I wish you enough happiness
to keep your spirit alive
I wish you enough pain
so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger
I wish you enough gain
to satisfy your wanting
I wish you enough loss
to appreciate all that you possess
I wish you enough "Hellos"
to get you through the final "Good-bye."
 

I Wish You Enough was an inspiring,encouraging short read.
This would be a great gift book for anyone that's going through a tough time, graduating, getting married or anything!
 With every wish you get a short story and a scripture.
I highly recommend this book. 





Disclosure: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their book review program . The opinions expressed here are my own. I am disclosing this to be compliant with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.



Saturday, April 3, 2010

What Easter means to me.

When I think of Easter the one thing that always comes to mind is when I was little and all of us (cousins) would be at memaws and pepaws for food and egg hunting. Easter was a big deal to us back then and it's sad that as we got older we got away from that. Memaw and pepaw are gone now and what I would give to have one more Easter as a child with them.

I also remember going to the park with the church and hunting eggs. I had so much fun doing that! One Easter I was 5 yrs old and in the hospital getting my tonsils and adnoids out. The preacher came up and promised me he would save me a chick and he didn't....I never ever forgot that.

We always got new clothes for Easter. My kids always got new clothes too but where I got a new dress and shoes they ended up getting short sets after they were older. When they were babies they got dresses.

I think back now and can honestly say I don't remember the last time I dyed eggs. That's sad....
Drex will be here next year for Easter and we are going to dye eggs!

Thats Kelly on the right. She was around 3 or 4 and we lived in Reno. It was sad in Reno on Easter, I missed my family so bad...I remember crying that day.

Nikki is on the right. This was her first Easter. She was almost 1. She had so many frills on that day. That dress had a bonnet with it but she wouldn't keep it on. Her great-grandma Nan bought it for her and I still have it. The dress will be 28 years old tomorrow.

In all the memories of Easter I hope we don't forget the real reason for it. It's all about the resurrection
 and what He did for us.



God’s love was the way
To the old wooden cross
When we had no hope
And were eternally lost
He offered unto us
A new life in Him
Through His fateful death
And His resurrection

© By M.S.Lowndes



Thursday, April 1, 2010

The BLOGFIA sticks together! Send Jane love!

I'm copying this from Princesses blog because she has this way with words and well it is easier.
If you have a chance please go say hi to Jane and her son.

One of our blog friends is going through a really hard time. Her son has been the victim of bullying. She spent the night in the ER. I am outraged and I'm sure you will be too when you see the pics of her baby with his busted up face.

Go here and show Jane some love. She is a single mother who is very involved in Autism awareness and loves all her children dearly. She does so much for others. Let's do something for her.

If you feel so inclined...post her link on your blog and send your peeps over to show her some love today too. Tell her the Blogfia sent you.

Grab the Blogfia button code and post away. Feel free to copy this post if you don't have time.