IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN

I haven't been blogging much lately, I just have not had much time.
To get you up to speed, I celebrated my 1 year blogaversary. Yay me!
Had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving with my family. I'm ever so grateful to God for that one.
My daughter celebrated another birthday, Hannah Montana themed this year. We sang Karaoke, played hot potato, stuffed our faces & had a great time With a lot of cleaning up afterward. I don't know if I will do it again next year. Maybe we will just go out for dinner.

Next stop. My Birthday! The beginning of the end of my twenties. While I do not mourn them, I do wish to celebrate in a Big way. Unfortunately, my budget does not allow, so I will settle for a home cooked meal from my favorite cook...my Mom, and some quality time with the family. I am truly blessed.
I have Christmas to look forward to and I must confess...I am not done shopping yet...wish me luck!

Giveaway alert

$100 Visa Gift card giveaway over at Suburban Turmoil http://suburbanturmoilreviewstoo.blogspot.com/2009/12/toms-toothpaste-mother-and-daughter.html?showComment=1261118237341_AIe9_BHsGVpGkYfmGqGEOoSefQ4MGokJC_gsge_DDxGc8CMCn-Y3kAcypCcQ8FiU-Zp5x4-mFiZ9hPiErb7KIhSOchWwGmrMtWoGeaTdY1gjxC2lhH2D5i0TJzasD9IunhNbH9zV5Vm9zuIwnRTfkcKLI00IpfxxCEmh_0-uB5GlBAq601QY2booaOwNtSC5u3_A2XDdwrbzBYv-bpmObZdyPG8-JeXfglJEg5AKCTJ1lTumhHWtSZ2-c_bvfs4LmsRlqhjWBLzZ#c703057548420032168 check it out!

JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU CAN RELAX

It all started out perfect..almost too perfect. Friday night Hubs and I had a romantic night out at our favorite seafood restaurant. We have not gone out alone (to dinner) in I don't know how long.
The weekend was great. Saturday was quiet, took the kiddies to the Library to check out some books and movies. Sound OK so far?
Sunday went bowling and out to lunch with the kiddies. Still good.
Then Monday, I wake up with sinus headache, stuffy nose, and worst of all a sore throat. I might add, I just got over a cold on Friday.
Tuesday, I go to pet our newly adopted kitty and guess what I find under his chin? A FLEA!! Now I am a clean freak, especially when it comes to my home. Laundry, bedsheets, pillows, kitties bed, towels all go flying into the washer in scalding hot water. Area rugs and wood floors swept, vacuumed, and steam cleaned. Not to mention the $45 dollars on Frontline from the pet store. My poor kitty was treated like a leaper for 24hrs because of the time it takes for Frontline to dry and the kids were instructed not to go near him at all. The children said he had the " cooties". It was hard watching the little guy get rejected by those he loved the most but I have to say this ordeal exhausted me and I'm still sick too. Cough! Cough!

GIVEAWAY ALERT!

It's a great cause. We all want our children to be healthy and stay that way. Seventh generation million baby crawl campaign and giveaway http://www.sageandsavvy.com/2009/11/seventh-generations-million-baby-crawl.html
Win: Seventh Generation is sponsoring a giveaway of a Home Starter Kit (ARV $35) for one lucky winner, which includes: Glass Cleaner- Ruby Red Grapefruit; All Purpose Cleaner- Green Mandarin and Leaf; Shower Cleaner- Green Mandarin and Leaf; Toilet Bowl Cleaner- Emerald Cypress and Fir; Tub and Tile Cleaner- Emerald Cypress and Fir; Kitchen Cleaner- Wild Orange and Cedar Spice; Natural Paper Towels- 120 Count; Seventh Generation Reusable Tote (items may be substituted based on availability).

IN DESPERATE NEED OF A MAKEOVER

Over the last couple of years I have found that I have uh let myself go. Not so much in the weight department but in the hair, nails, clothing area. I can't even remember when the last time it was that I picked up a Fashion magazine. When I look in the mirror these days...I don't feel pretty.

I actually used to take pride in my looks. Once upon a time not so long ago I was considered beautiful, I lived in the City, had a life full of friends and excitement and now I hate to say it but I'm bored and In desperate need of a makeover! I have become what I always said I would never be " just another suburban housewife in sweats and no makeup". What went wrong?!

LADY LUCK

Go over to Resourceful mommy for some amazing giveaway's for the kiddies this Friday.

I won 2 free movie tickets from my coke twist instant game. Try it if you get the chance https://secure.mycoke.com/ssldocs/pages/registration/index.jsp. I will be going on a free date night with my Husband. There are so many great movies coming out this month.

I also picked up four tickets to the Circus courtesy of www.classymommy.com . Thanks Colleen!

***Update***

I saw the movie 2012 with the coke passes I won. Hubs, son, and I had a wonderful time and give the movie 4 stars.
My daughter LOVED the circus! It was a great family night out and we ended up making it part of her birthday gift. It worked out so well.

FREE NIGHT OF THEATER

I took my daughter to a play called Baba Yaga and the Pumpkin Fairy. She had an amazing time! Said it was the first time she actually liked a play...gasp! Once again this was free people and if it wasn't free she would not have been able to enjoy this wonderful play. The Actors were talented and my daughter was able to take pictures after the show with them which she loved! The show itself was hilarious. Even the adults couldn't help but laugh out loud. Thanks to http://freebies4mom.blogspot.com once again! http://www.freenightoftheater.net was posted on her blog.