Touch Of Lemon

Nuclear Cowboyz Review

2012-02-16T09:07:00.000-08:00

On February 11th, 2012 I had the opportunity to attend Nuclear Cowboys at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Nuclear Cowboyz is the legend of two powerful freestyle motocross tribes whose survival in their futuristic world is told through an action-packed narrative of fearless freestyle aerial feats, gravity defying stunts, and outrageous pyrotechnic displays synchronized to hard rock music.

Over all the show was great, my boys did not really care for the plot though. They really enjoyed the stunts that were performed, the pyrotechnic displays synchronized to hard rock music and liked the choice of music used during the show.

Immediately following the show, fans had a unique opportunity to meet their favorite riders and the entire cast of the Nuclear Cowboyz 2012 tour during an open autograph session on the concourse. These included recent X Games 17 medalists Mike Mason, Ronnie Faisst and Adam Jones with Taka Higashino, Beau Bamburg, Derek Garland, Nixey Danielson, Brody Wilson, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Dustin Miller, Wes Agee, Geoff Aaron, Keith Wineland, Derek Guetter and brothers Colton and Caleb Moore.

Feld Entertainment has provided me with tickets in exchange for my reviews and sharing of discount offers. Although I receive these benefits all opinions are my own.

2012-02-01T07:48:00.000-08:00

Nuclear Cowboyz are coming to the Palaces of Auburn Hills Febraury 11th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Nuclear Cowboys is the biggest, high octane-fueled, entertainment freestyle motocross tour ever produced, will detonate The Palace of Auburn Hills. Nuclear Cowboyz is the legend of two powerful freestyle motocross tribes whose survival in their futuristic world is told through an action-packed narrative of fearless freestyle aerial feats, gravity defying stunts, and outrageous pyrotechnic displays synchronized to hard rock music.

Immediately following the show, fans will have a unique opportunity to meet their favorite riders and the entire cast of the Nuclear Cowboyz 2012 tour during an open autograph session on the concourse. These include recent X Games 17 medalists Mike Mason, Ronnie Faisst and Adam Jones with Taka Higashino, Beau Bamburg, Derek Garland, Nixey Danielson, Brody Wilson, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Dustin Miller, Wes Agee, Geoff Aaron, Keith Wineland, Derek Guetter and brothers Colton and Caleb Moore.

Nuclear Cowboyz shows are affordably priced for the whole family and tickets are now on sale, priced at $15 for kids and $30 for adults if purchased in advance. All ticket prices increase $2 on the day of the show. Event tickets are available at The Palace Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, and by phone at (800) 745-3000.

Would you like to save on tickets? Visit RedeemOnlineNow.com and use the Login P211 and Password NUCLEAR to get all seats for $15 each. Not valid on VIP seating; subject to ticket availability.

Hardcore fans will want to experience Nuclear Cowboyz with a VIP Fallout Zone ticket! A very limited number of these tickets are still available and include premium seating; admission to a private meet and greet with the stars of Nuclear Cowboyz two hours prior to show time; and, a commemorative VIP Fallout Zone credential and poster. Only VIP Fallout Zone ticket holders will be able to take part in the private meet and greet -- it's the ultimate VIP experience. VIP Fallout Zone tickets are priced at $125 each (adults and children).

Feld Entertainment has provided me with tickets in exchange for my reviews and sharing of discount offers. Although I receive these benefits all opinions are my own.

2012-01-17T06:52:00.000-08:00

This is a great event for all to enjoy!
I took my family on January 14Th and had a great time.
The Pit Party was awesome to attend. We got to get up close with the trucks and meet the drivers.

If you missed the show in January you can come out on March 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
and experience some excitement with these discount offers.

The first offer:

The Family Pack Offer
4 Tickets
4 Hot dogs
4 Drinks
For only $100 a $142 value

ticketmaster.com

The second offer:

Kids tickets half off for ages 2-12.
Excludes front row and gold circle.

Visit ticketmaster.com or Monsterjam.com
You can also call ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000

Don’t forget about the Party in the Pits from 2-5pm. Come out and meet the drivers and see the trucks up close. Tickets for the Pit Party are sold separately. Visit the Ford Field Box Office on the day of show for Pit Party tickets.

Feld Entertainment has provided me with tickets in exchange for my reviews and sharing of discount offers. Although I receive these benefits all opinions are my own.

The Best Christmas Ever...

2011-12-09T08:11:00.000-08:00

The best Christmas ever was when my boys were three and six we did not have much at all, we didn't even think we'd have a Christmas tree to decorate with the kids. We told the boys that we would not have a tree that year and my son said "Thats okay we can just use the chair for our tree it's green." We went to the store a couple days before Christmas and found a real tree for $5 that we hid in our bedroom until Christmas Eve. My husband and I put it up while the boys were sleeping so they could wake up to it all decorated. When they got up and saw the tree they were so happy.

Our kids are such a blessing from God!
Just seeing thier faces was the best Christmas gift that I have ever recieved.

What is your favorite Christmas ever?

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam 2012 at Ford Field

2011-12-09T07:19:00.000-08:00

This is a great event for all to enjoy, so come out and experience some excitement with two great days January 14th & March 3rd at 7:30 p.m. with these discount offers.

The first offer:

The Family Pack Offer
4 Tickets
4 Hot dogs
4 Drinks
For only $100 a $142 value

ticketmaster.com

The second offer:

Kids tickets half off for ages 2-12.
Excludes front row and gold circle.

Visit ticketmaster.com or Monsterjam.com
You can also call ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000

Don’t forget about the Party in the Pits from 2-5pm. Come out and meet the drivers and see the trucks up close. Tickets for the Pit Party are sold separately. Visit the Ford Field Box Office on the day of show for Pit Party tickets.

Feld Entertainment has provided me with tickets in exchange for my reviews and sharing of discount offers. Although I recieve these benefits all opinions are my own.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Review

2011-11-11T20:31:00.000-08:00

This is one show you do not want to miss!
Everyone put on a really good show!

Here is Annabelle painting her masterpiece during the pre-show for one lucky winner.

This lady did some awesome tricks with hula hoops during the pre-show.

The Ringmaster did a great job, there was never a dull moment.

This is one Birthday Party you do not want to miss!

There is still time to join in the fun!
November 12th-13th with this special offer:

4 TICKETS FOR $44Use the code: "MOM" when purchasing
tickets Online, by phone or at the Palace Box Office.

Not valid on Circus Celebrity, Front Row of VIP Seats.
(When purchasing on the ticketmaster site, enter the code in the Advance or Promotion Ticket Selection area)

Palace Showtimes include:
Saturday, November 12 at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 13 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

(800)745-3000
http://www.ringling.com
http://www.ticketmaster.com

Feld Entertainment has provided me with tickets in exchange for my reviews and sharing of discount offers. Although I recieve these benefits all opinions are my own.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Celebrate 200 Years November 9th-13th

2011-11-05T19:02:00.000-07:00

Come celebrate 200 years of circus fun November 9th-13th with this special offer:

4 TICKETS FOR $44
Use the code: "MOM" when purchasing tickets Online, by phone or at the Palace Box Office.

Not valid on Circus Celebrity, Front Row of VIP Seats.

(When purchasing on the ticketmaster site, enter the code in the
Advance or Promotion Ticket Selection’ area)

Palace Showtimes include:

Wednesday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 11 at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 12 at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 13 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

(800) 745-3000
http://www.ringling.com/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search&=&=&q=circus

Feld Entertainment has provided me with tickets in exchange for my reviews and sharing of discount offers. Although I recieve these benefits all opinions are my own.

Disney On Ice presents Mickey's & Minnie's Magical Journey

2011-10-19T19:28:00.000-07:00

My family and I got to spend an evening out enjoying a great show on ice.
The show we saw was Mickey's & Minnie's Magical Journey, there were plenty of surprises throughout the show. Here are some pictures showing some of the surprises.

Simba & Nala

Rafiki(which means friend in Sawhili)

Peter Pan & Tinker Bell flying

Captain Hook & his crew

Thanks to Feld Entertainment for supplying me and my family with tickets to the show.

Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey

2011-09-28T07:12:00.000-07:00

Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on a journey into the magical worlds of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan and Lilo & Stitch. Discover Ariel and Sebastian’s enchanting undersea kingdom; visit the Pride Lands with Simba and Nala; soar through starry skies with Peter Pan and his sassy fairy friend Tinker Bell; and say “aloha” to fun with Lilo and Stitch. You’ll be captivated by the music, beauty and laughter in a journey so magical, you’ll never want to go home.

Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey is coming to the Palace of Auburn Hills from October 12-16, 2011. This will be a great time for all to enjoy!

If you’re interested in purchasing tickets for the event, I have a coupon code to share with you:

Get 4 tickets for $44 when you use the code MOM at DisneyonIce.com (as well as by phone or in person at the Palace Box Office)! Enter the code under the “Advance or Promotional Ticket Selection” section. The discount is not valid on VIP or Rinkside seats. Ticket prices are normally start at $18-$25 plus fees, so this is a great savings!

Get your tickets here!

Showtimes for the Palace include:
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Friday, October 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM or 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 15 , 2011 at 11:30 AM, 3:30 or 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 1:00 or 5:00 PM

Outback Steakhouse Operation Homefront

2011-03-25T06:50:00.000-07:00

Here is a great way to help raise money for our soldiers and have a date night.

Just order from thier special Red, White & Bloomin' menu now through April 5th.

Here is a link for more information.

2011-03-22T07:56:00.000-07:00

Here is a link for a coupon for $3 off 10 smart ones.

Remember to hit your back button to print two coupons.

2011-03-22T07:39:00.000-07:00

Frozen is Fresher!

Like Old Orchard on Facebook for access to an exclusive BOGO Coupon
**Hurry, limited time offer

2011-02-14T11:22:00.000-08:00

This should be an exciting show for the whole family to enjoy!

Use the coupon code MOM at disneyonice.com or at ticketmaster.com (as well as by phone or in person at the Palace Box Office) to receive the following discounts, depending on showtime:

March 9th-13th, 2011
4 tickets for $44 for WEEKDAY Shows
Valid for Wednesday 7:30 pm, Thursday 7:30 pm and Friday 11:00 am and 7:30 pm shows only.
$4 Off Tickets for WEEKEND Shows
Valid for Saturday or Sunday 11:30 am, 3:30 pm or 7:30 pm shows.

Note: Discounts are not valid on VIP or Rinkside seats. When purchasing tickets through Ticketmaster, enter the code MOM in the ‘Advance or Promotion Ticket Selection’ area.

Valentine’s Day $100 ProFlowers Giveaway!

2011-02-03T08:07:00.000-08:00

Head over to Savingdollarsandsense.com for this giveaway.

Monster Jam at Ford Field

2010-12-20T08:50:00.000-08:00

This event is on January 8th at 7:30 p.m.
My boys are going to have a great time when we go to this event, they are all ready getting excited!

ALL KIDS (12 and UNDER) are ½ OFF!!! HUGE value for great seats on this show. The Kids prices will come out to $15, $12.50 & $10.
In addition, these tickets include FREE entry to the Pit Party which takes place from 2-5pm on Saturday, Jan.8th. This Pit Party allows you to meet all of our truck drivers and get autographs from each one! You can also participate in some fun activities and of course see our Monster Jam trucks up close!

Here is a link to ticketmaster.

So, bring your family out for a great day together!

10 Questions to Explore and Understand a Church

2010-12-09T11:51:00.000-08:00

I thought this was very interesting, ecspecially number 9 and thought I would share with everyone else.

1. Is this church where God’s Word is faithfully taught? (2 Tim. 3:16)

2. Is this a church where sound doctrine matters? (Acts 2:42; 2 Tim 4:3-4)

3. Is this a church in which the gospel is cherished and clearly proclaimed?

4. Is this a church committed to reaching non-Christians with the gospel? (Matt. 28:18-20)

5. Is this a church whose leaders are characterized by humility and integrity? (1 Tim. 3)

6. Is this a church where people strive to live by God’s Word? (James 1:22)

7. Is this a church where I can find and cultivate godly relationships?

8. Is this a church where members are challenged to serve? (Eph. 4:12)

9. Is this a church that is willing to kick me out? (1 Cor. 5; 2 Cor. 2)

10. Is this a church I’m willing to join “as is” with enthusiasm and faith in God?

This site also has a lot of other interesting articles, devotions, etc.

Excerpted from Stop Dating the Church by Joshua Harris. © Multnomah Publishers, Inc. Used with permission. www.ReviveOurHearts.com. Info@ReviveOurHearts.com.

2010-12-03T06:56:00.000-08:00

I am so looking forward to going to Noel Night this Saturday the 5th of December with my family! This is a great time to go to Detroit and celebrate with everyone this CHRISTmas season! Detroit's museums are open to the public for free during the hours of Noel Night and there is plenty to see and do in and around the museums. To top off the night the Salvation Army plays and everyone sings carols together, so come on out and enjoy a good evening in Detroit!

Here is a link for everything you need to know about Noel Night.

Toys'R'Us Holiday Scavenger Hunt

2010-12-03T06:19:00.000-08:00

Toys'R'Us Holiday Scavenger Hunt: "Enter for your chance to win $25 Gift Cards Daily! One grand prize winner will also receive a $1500 Gift Card!"

Circus Discount

2010-10-22T06:54:00.000-07:00

The Circus is coming to the Metro area on November 10th-14th and I have the privelege to share with you a discount to make it more affordable to take your family this year!

Special offer for Bloggers and Playgroups!
4 tickets for $44!
Valid on ALL performances

Here is a brief overview of the show:

Through the mystery of magic and the mastery of skill, audiences will be spellbound as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM®, a thrill-filled, mind-blowing circus spectacular where family fun is no illusion. Magical Zingmaster Alex and his assistant, Levitytia, lead audience members through an extraordinary world of fantasy that celebrates the uplifting spirit of the circus and also wards off the cynical Mr. Gravity and his team of Heavies who try to bring everyone down.

Captivating illusions await Children Of All Ages, as apprentice illusionists mysteriously levitate their parents, a four-ton elephant disappears before the audience’s eyes and the mischievous Mr. Gravity transforms into a ferocious tiger. Throughout ZING ZANG ZOOM, circus-goers’ jaws will drop when they see stunning thrill acts that demonstrate unbelievable fearlessness and bravery in performances that defy gravity and logic.

Most magical of all is the incomparable array of exotic animals, which includes a herd of Asian elephants, Bengal tigers, and Arabian and Friesian horses that join forces with human performers to create an experience that reminds everyone that the magic of The Greatest Show On Earth® lives on!

The fun begins an hour before the show with Ringling Bros. Clown College® at the All Access Pre-show –FREE with your ticket!

Also, I want to be sure you are all aware of thier Animal Care. Thier animals are thier star performers. You can learn more about thier animal care, and specifically, thier commitment to the Asian elephant at elephantcenter.com.

To get your discount head over to ticketmaster enter the code MOM in the ‘MC PROMOTION’ area

Disney On Ice Princess Classics

2010-09-27T08:29:00.000-07:00

Bring the girls out for this exciting evening, not just for little girls but also for us grown-up girls. I'm sure this show will be bring us back to time when we dreamed of these Fairy Tales coming true.
So enjoy the show with these great offers below!

Oct.13-17, 2010
At the Palace Of Auburn Hills

Two Great Offers to take advantage of and they are:

4 tickets for $44
(Valid on Wed 7:30 PM, Thu 7:30 PM & Fri 11:00 AM)
or
$4 off Tickets
(Valid on Fri 7:30 PM, Sat 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM
& Sun 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM)

Use the code: “MOM”
when purchasing tickets Online, by Phone or at the Palace Box Office.
Not valid on Rinkside or VIP seats.
(When purchasing on the ticketmastersite, enter the code in the ‘MC PROMOTION’ area)

Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000
www.disneyonice.com
www.ticketmaster.com

PF Changs & The Great American Dine Out

2010-09-16T07:32:00.000-07:00

Dine with PF Changs September 19th-25th 2010 to help raise money to help connect families in need of food. When you dine with PF Changs and order thier lettuce wraps they will donate 50 cents to Share Our Strengths.
If you have not tried thier lettuce wraps this is a great opportunity to help others and have a great meal. I have to say the lettuce wraps are my favorite.

The way I found out about thier involvement with Share Our Strengths is by being a Warrior Card holder, it is easy to sign up just go here and they will send you a card in the mail. With being a Warrior Card holder you get special discounts with your card, right now on my card there is a 10% off my bill.

Also PF Changs has specials from 3pm-6pm on certain drinks & dishes, it so happens that the Lettuce Wraps are on this list for five dollars.

So, enjoy a nice meal out this week and help others and the same time!

Pick Your Freebie

2010-09-16T07:19:00.000-07:00

Here is a link where you can go and pick out some samples of different Kotex products.

Movie Night With The Family

2010-07-01T07:20:00.000-07:00

I always enjoy movie nights with the family. This week we started watching the Back To The Future series, we are on the third tonight. It is so nice to cuddle up with my husband and have my kids want to watch a movie with us.

On July 16th Walmart & P&G have teamed up again to bring us another family movie night, this time the movie is The Jensen Project and airs on NBC at 8/7c. Hopefully they don't have tons of commercials again.

Here is a link for the trailer, check it out.

Dinner Tonight

2010-05-05T07:18:00.000-07:00

Today from 3-8 p.m. Del Taco will be selling their hard and soft tacos for 29 cents. The limit is 12 tacos per customer.
This is their way of celebrating Cinco de Mayo, so enjoy a cheap dinner with the family on Del Taco tonight. Check their website for a location near you. I suggest calling ahead to double check if a location near you is participating.

Just a warning there will be long lines but last year when I went they were pretty fast and the employees were very nice to the customers.

I signed up for Del Tacos Raving Fan eClub awhile ago, you can sign up here if you would like to stay informed on whats new at Del Taco.

Spring Hill Nursery & Earth Day

2010-04-22T10:51:00.000-07:00

Spring Hill Nursery is having a special just today.
Save up to 67% on their inventory.
Also there is a code for $20 off $20 the code is 414217.
If you'd like to take advantage of the up to 67% off there is
a $25 off $50 code which you can find here.
They have a wonderful variety to pick from.

Activities for families, recipes & more – Camp Country Crock

2010-04-10T08:12:00.000-07:00

Activities for families, recipes & more – Camp Country Crock

Disney On Ice - Let's Celebrate!

2010-02-13T09:00:00.001-08:00

This is just a reminder that Disney On Ice Let's Celebrate will be at the Palace this month. So round up your family and head to the Palace Febraury 24th-28th, enjoy a discounted price using the code at this link

What Are You Burying?

2010-02-13T06:33:00.000-08:00

There has been this dream at my church for years about building a gym. This dream is way over due, but how can we expect God to give us more when we don't use what He has given us to the fullest.

I am reminded of a parable in Matthew 25 where three servants are given talents one was given five, another two and yet another one. The one given five used them and doubled what he was given. The servant that was given two also used what was given him, but the servant who was given one buried his and came back with what he was given originally. Yes he came back with what his lord gave him but he never used what was given to him in the first place.

In the chapter it tells how God gave much to the first two servants to rule over because they used what He gave them. The other servant He took his talent from him because he did not use it.

So, I think we need to think of what God has given to us and use that talent or resource so He can do what He needs done. We are a body and that means everyone needs to pitch in there is something for everyone to do, you just need to step up.
I get so frustrated when people say oh that program or event would work, but expect someone else to do it and then they sit back and don't help or don't do it themselves.

I also dream of a church gym but how do we as a church expect God to give us more to work with when we as a church is not using what we have already. This is also true to the church as a whole, in that I mean the church body as God sees it. You don't have to have but one talent to do something great for God; He proves that to us all the time through other people around us. We just have to be willing to not bury what God has blessed us with to further His kingdom.

I have one question for you, do you want to hear the words that the first two servants heard "Well done, thou good and faithful servant thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things" or what the last servant heard "Thou wicked and slothful servant"?

Matthew 25:29 says "For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath."

So I pray that as a church we use what talents God has given us to the fullest so He can bless us with more for His glory.

Superbowl

2010-01-27T08:01:00.000-08:00

Honestly this is the first time I really want to see the Superbowl.
Not necessarily to watch the game put to watch an ad that
will air during the game.
The ads theme is "Celebrate Family, Celebrate Life".
This ad will have the Heisman Trophy winning college star Tim Tebow and his mom and focuses on Mrs. Tebow's pregnancy with Tim when doctors encouraged her to abort her son while she and her husband were missionaries in Philippines. So tune in February 7th on CBS at 6:00p.m. ET.

For more info on this please check out this link

The Bible passage he wears painted under his eyes is
Ephesians 2:8-10

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

2010-01-15T12:18:00.000-08:00

Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with the Disney Princesses, including Cinderella, Ariel and Tiana; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story; a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the globe. Come join the party when this spectacular ice show visits your hometown!

I am so excited about going to this show, me and my family had soooo much fun last year. We are planning on going to the Thursday night show, so come back and check out some pictures on Friday.

When purchasing your tickets use the code MOM and get four tickets for $44.

Wrapping Paper?

2010-01-07T08:48:00.000-08:00

This is what Me and my family found while unwrapping our Christmas gifts on New Year's Day at my sisters.

Protect your head and neck from injury
*Do not hide or tack down any power cords. Keep power cords out of traffic areas to avoid tripping.
*Have children put their toys away.
*Keep walk and roadway areas outside your home cleared and sanded.
*Be aware of road conditions before you leave home.
*Wear a seatbelt when in a car.
*Drive within the speed limit and be aware of road conditions and other vehicles around you. Do not drink and drive.
*Use a safety helmet when riding a motorcycle or bicycle.
*Never dive into a body of water headfirst until you are sure it is deep enough. Lower yourself into the water feet first.
*Keep emergency numbers near the phone.
*Do not overburden yourself with packages.
*If you are using a step stoolmake sure it has a handrail that you can hold on to while standing on the top step.
*Turn on more lights.
*Make sure all passageways are well lit.
*Place non-slip strips or decals in tub and shower.
*Devise a plan and practice a "drill" in the event someone gets injured.
And my favorite...
*Avoid wearing socks, slippers, or smooth-soled shoes in the home.

So when are you supposed to wear slippers?
This was on the back of some wrapping paper.

Betty Crocker Cookie Party

2009-12-17T08:22:00.000-08:00

I invited some friends over to bake some treats and they were able to take some home for thier families.
This was my first time having a cookie party.
We had so much fun that I think we'll be doing it again next year.

A Thanks

2009-11-05T07:40:00.000-08:00

Applebees Would like to say thanks to all our veterns and active duty millitary with a free entree on November 11th.
I sure do appreciate all that the military does for our country.
It takes some special people to fill these positions.

A Little Humor

2009-10-21T21:59:00.000-07:00

Good News, Bad News

A minister stood in front of his congregation and announced, "I have good news and bad news. The good news is we have enough money to pay for our new building program. The bad news is that it’s still in your pockets.”

Courtesy of beliefnet.com

2009-10-21T21:41:00.000-07:00

A SPECIAL OFFER FOR YOU!

Come experience the all‐new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Over the Top playing at The Palace of Auburn Hills with your family!

Ringling Bros. Coupon Code Details

The tickets can be purchased from ticketmaster
Get 4 tickets for $44 for all performances by entering the code “MOM” in the MC promotion code box on Ticketmaster. Minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each. Not valid on VIP Gold, VIP, and Circus Celebrity seats or combinable with other offers. Service charges and handling fees will apply.

Be sure to get to the arena early to check out the All Access Preshow, which begins at 6:30pm. It will give you a chance to head down to the circus floor to meet the performers, get autographs, try on costumes, and clown around! This extra is free for all ticket holders.

Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show

2009-10-19T11:07:00.000-07:00

Hit the road with Mickey and your favorite Disney friends on a hilarious, one-of-a-kind talent search adventure in Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show! Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy are setting the stage for fun and they need your help rounding up the coolest acts around. Along the way, hit a high note with Cinderella; get your bounce on with Tigger; and lend your loudest yee-haw to a hoedown with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear from Disney/Pixar's Toy Story and Toy Story 2! It's a live, fall-down-funny family getaway jam-packed with unexpected twists, turns and hijinks -right in your hometown.

I can't wait to see this show, I'm sure it will be a great time full of fun.

Here is the link to purchase your tickets and enjoy a wonderful time.

When you get to the site click on the show you would like to see and then use the code LIVE to get a $3.00 discount off of each of your tickets.

Michael Buble

2009-10-15T10:49:00.001-07:00

A Little Humor...

2009-10-15T10:22:00.000-07:00

I thought this one was cute.

Making a Wedding Bearable

Little Johnny was in a relative’s wedding. As he was coming down the aisle, he would take two steps, stop, and then turn to the crowd, put his hands up like claws and roar.

That’s the way it went all down the aisle: step, step, ROAR…step, step, ROAR…step, step, ROAR.

As you can imagine, the crowd was near tears from laughing by the time he reached the pulpit. When the priest who was celebrating the wedding asked what he was doing, Little Johnny sniffed and said, “I was being the Ring Bear.”

You can check out more of these jokes here.

The Magic Continues...

2009-10-01T09:04:00.000-07:00

Last night my family and I went to see Disney On Ice. They are celebrating 100 years of magic, and they sure did share the magic with the whole crowd last night. It was a great family night and we all had a wonderful time watching the show.
I don't know about everyone else but for me the magic was there, I felt like a kid just enjoying the show and not worried about responsibilities at the moment.
I enjoyed watching my kids watch the show and all the other kids also.

I will post some pictures later.

You can also enjoy the magic while they are still in town with this special deal that everyone can take advantage of.

Here is the deal
The tickets can be purchased from http://www.ticketmaster.com
The coupon code will be ‘MOM’— four tickets for $44 for weekday shows Monday-Friday and $4 off all tickets for weekend shows. Any additional tickets beyond the 4-pack for shows during the week are still priced at $11.

Remaining Disney on Ice Shows at the Palace of Auburn Hills include:
* Thursday, October 1 at 7:30 pm
* Friday, October 2 at 11:00 am, 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm
* Saturday, October 3 at 11:30 am, 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm
* Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm

$10 Gift Card

2009-08-28T08:13:00.000-07:00

Hurry and claim a $10 FREE gift card to Lakeside Mall! As part of the Shop Smart promotion, 500 $10 gift cards are being given away to participating malls nationwide! These will disappear quickly, so snag one now to help you out with school shopping! You can redeem these free gift cards during the Shop Smart event at participating stores on September 17-19. If you're not in the Macomb area, check here to find a a participating mall near you, then head to your mall's website to claim the free gift certificate.
Plus, if you're shopping on September 17-19 and spend $75, you can bring your receipts to the Shop Smart Zone for another $10 gift card (as part of the GGP Gift with Purchase offer)! This might be a nice way to stretch your school shopping dollars!

As of 11:15 a.m. today 472 are let to snag.

Terms & Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. To receive a voucher redeemable for a $10 GGP Gift Card (“Shop Smart Gift Card”):

Visit www.ShopSmartLookFab.com and accurately complete and submit the registration form. Approximate start time for registration is 12:00:01 a.m. CT 8/24/09 through 11:59:59 p.m. 9/18/09, or while supplies last (“Registration Period”). An e-mail with a voucher redeemable for one Shop Smart Gift Card will be sent to the e-mail address provided during registration.

Print the e-mail voucher.

To claim your Shop Smart Gift Card, while supplies last, present the original e-mail voucher at the shopping center referenced on the voucher (“Your Mall”) to a staff member at the dedicated program table located at the Shop Smart Zone at Your Mall 9/17-9/18, 2009, during the hours of 10:00 a.m. local time until the mall’s regularly scheduled closing time, and September 19 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. local time.

Offer available to legal residents of the U.S. who are 18 years of age or older at time of registration. Limit one (1) gift card per e-mail address, person, per household.

Thanks goes to macombmoneysavers.blogspot.com

Disney On Ice 2009

2009-08-26T08:05:00.000-07:00

I have been given a great opportunity to share a fun family night out with everyone.
From Wednesday September 30th- Sunday October 4th, 2009, Disney On Ice will be performing at The Palace Of Auburn Hills.

The last time I went to one of these performances was with my husband when we were still dating, about 15 years ago. I am looking forward to taking my kids this year.

Here is the deal
The tickets can be purchased from http://www.ticketmaster.com
The coupon code will be ‘MOM’— four tickets for $44 for weekday shows Monday-Friday and $4 off all tickets for weekend shows. Any additional tickets beyond the 4-pack for shows during the week are still priced at $11.

You can also share this opportunity with your friends and family.

Taste for yourself!

2009-07-08T07:11:00.000-07:00

Get your free fiber one samples, plus $5 in coupons here.

Crazy!!!

2009-06-29T18:15:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile since I have posted anything so I thought I would throw something up here real quick. It's been really crazy around here lately and it does not look like it is gonna let up a little bit until after August. I just got back Friday late afternoon from Church Camp. On Tuesday night the power went out at camp for 3 or 4 hours, the kids were great while the power was out, they continued with activities like nothing happened. Then when the power came back on the kids screamed for at least 15 to 20 minutes, they were sooo happy. My niece came up to me to tell me she and another girl prayed together for the power to come back on and in her words "He answered our prayer", It was such a joy to see the amazement in her face. The amazement that God answers prayers still today.

2009-03-28T09:59:00.000-07:00

Free bowling for children--all Summer long!

The popular Kids Bowl Free program which I shared about last Summer is back again for this Summer. If there is a bowling alley participating in your area (see participating bowling centers here), you can sign up to get two free games of bowling for every child in your family every day--all Summer long! More details are here.

Thanks, Jaycie!

Free Amelia Earhart Lapbook

2009-03-23T11:00:00.000-07:00

I signed up for CurrCliks Newsletter and they just sent me this information on a free lapbook about Amelia Earhart. I personally have not used these lapbooks with my kids yet, but I think I am going to try this one with them and see what they think. Just go to this website CurrClik and download the lapbookto your computer and then print it off.

Game of Hope

2009-02-11T07:40:00.000-08:00

Tornadoes Video

2009-01-09T19:10:00.000-08:00

FREE Del Monte® 100 Calorie Fruit*

First you will have to sign up with them here.

*Available to the first 50,000 people to respond.
Log in to Receive Coupon

Every 28 days you can enter for a chance to win a year's supply of Kotex® products.

Get back up!

2009-01-07T11:28:00.000-08:00

When you feel you can't get back up remember
God's grace that He has given to all of us.

This is short video that reminds us we can
always get back up. Check it out.

2009-01-05T10:42:00.000-08:00

Washington Times Op-ed—Bush Did His Part

by J. Michael Smith
HSLDA President

At a time when President George W. Bush will leave office with some of the lowest approval ratings in the history of the presidency, there is one group of citizens who should be grateful for the work he did on their behalf. Mr. Bush has been a strong supporter of a parent’s right to choose home education.

When he was governor of Texas and the right to homeschool was being debated, Mr. Bush strongly defended the right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children via homeschooling.

When he came to Washington, he carried that same support for homeschooling and parental freedom with him. On Sept. 27, 2001, he directed a letter to a group of home-school state leaders gathered at the Home School Legal Defense Association National Leadership Conference.

Mr. Bush encouraged the leaders with these words: “Education is one of our nation’s top priorities. To help ensure a bright future for America, our young people must have the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a dynamic and changing world. Home-schooling contributes significantly to this vital endeavor by giving parents the opportunity to take a more active and direct role in their children’s education.”

At the beginning of Mr. Bush’s first term, homeschoolers were facing significant obstacles at the federal level. One area of injustice for homeschoolers concerned their entry into the military.

The initial problem was that the various branches of the military refused to recognize home-school diplomas as equivalent to those issued by an accredited public or private school. Public school graduates were placed in Tier I of the military’s three-tier enlistment categories and consequently given priority for advancement in the various military branches. Most other enlistees—including graduates with GEDs and home-schoolers—were placed in Tier II, which made it much harder to make career progress in the military.

In 1998, HSLDA helped negotiate a six-year pilot program whereby homeschoolers would be placed in Tier I. Their attrition rates would be evaluated at the end of that time to determine whether they were indeed good candidates for military service.

Regrettably, at the end of the pilot test in 2004, homeschoolers were again placed in Tier II. HSLDA, however, showed where the pilot test could have been flawed and suggested to the Department of Defense that it change its policy based upon data that showed that home-school graduate enlistees who scored above the 50th percentile on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) had attrition rates comparable to those of traditional high school graduates.

With the assistance of the president, the undersecretary of defense pronounced a policy effective June 1, 2007, that again placed homeschool graduates in Tier I for a four-year period ending Sept. 30, 2011.

Tier I is especially important to enlistees because only Tier I enlistees are eligible for additional benefits, such as special education, specialized training and monetary incentives up to $70,000.

Each branch of the service has slightly different criteria for determining whether an enlistee is truly a homeschool graduate, but the three primary components are: a high school diploma, an official transcript and proof of compliance with the enlistee’s state homeschool law.

On behalf of the many homeschool graduates, past, present and future, who desire to serve our country in the military, we thank Mr. Bush for his assistance through the Department of Defense to recognize the value of homeschoolers in the military, and the unique nature of the education they receive. We trust that future commanders-in-chief will be supportive of homeschoolers who want to serve their country in one of the armed services.

Michael Smith is the president of the Home School Legal Defense Association. He may be contacted at (540)338-5600; or send email to media@hslda.org.

A Gift From

2008-12-16T18:47:00.000-08:00

I got an e-mail from Old Orchard this week and thought others would like this gift also.

Fill out your address and they'll mail you $5 in Free Coupons for Old Orchard Juices. Use the coupons to try out two new Healthy Balance flavors Pomegranate and Pomegranate Cranberry. Limit one per household.

Reindeer Facts

2008-12-04T17:38:00.000-08:00

A one day reindeer can run faster than a man.
Reindeer make a popping or a clicking noise as they walk.
The sound is produced by a tendon sliding over a bone in the foot.
Some reindeer in the wild eat Reindeer moss.
A velvet coating peels away from the reindeer's antlers(male & female) every year after adulthood is reached.
This velvet is prized by the Oriental Culture.
Caribou & reindeer are the only deer in which the doe also bears antlers.
Reindeers snort when alarmed; males roar in rutting season.
The males have an inflatable pouch of skin under their throats
which amplifies their roar.
Reindeer are good swimmers.
Their coats are thick, with a heavy, dense coat of wholly under fur.
Trapping air, their coat gives them buoyancy in the water; it also is waterproofed by stiff guard hairs on top.

These facts come from Santa & Co.

Book Review

2008-11-13T19:09:00.000-08:00

Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown.

This would be a great book to give to a child or adult for Christmas this year.

Margaret Wise Brown wrote a very interesting children's book,
that reminds us about other children in the world.
I think children and adults will enjoy reading this book.
The pictures are very colorful and interesting to look at,
Linda Bleck is a very good artist.
The main character is a cute koala bear who travels
to different places in the world asking God to bless him and them.
The book starts off with blessing a dutch boy.
Then it is off to Switzerland, the far East, Mexico, France, Australia,
and many more places asking God for blessings.
The koala bear also asks for blessings for animals, fish and for Christmas.

If your looking for a book this year to give to someone, this is the one.
I enjoyed reading this book and it reminded me to pray for others around the world.
I am giving this book to my nephew, I am pretty sure he will also enjoy reading this book or having his mom read to him. So pick one up this year for a great gift to give this year.

Coupon for Toys

2008-11-13T07:34:00.000-08:00

Today KB Toys emailed me a special savings and
encouraged me to share with everyone.

This is what it said:

Come to KB Toys November 17th and/or Monday
November 24th during normal buisness hours
and shop the buy 3 get the 4th free Sale
on everything in the store and enjoy an additional
20% off your entire purchase when you present your invitation.

You must present your invitation to recieve the additional 20% off.

Free Gift

2008-11-04T10:53:00.000-08:00

I just got this in an email from Right@Home about
a Home & Holiday Gift Pack. This is limited to the
first 20,000 to register, this may sound like a lot
but they go by fast. So go to Right@Home and get your gift today.

Give A Meal

2008-11-01T07:37:00.000-07:00

How exciting we get to help give a meal to
someone that is hungry by using coupons.
For every coupon you redeem from the November 2, 2008,
P&GbrandSAVER coupon booklet, you actively help P&G
donate a meal through Feeding America™.*
That's up to 16 million meals to after-school programs,
emergency shelters, food pantries and soup kitchens
during the holidays.
So use those coupons and feed America.

Free Dinner

2008-10-28T16:12:00.000-07:00

I signed up with Old Country Buffet awhile ago.
Today they emailed me about a promotion they are
having this week. On October 31st kids 11 and
under can eat free if they come dressed up.
This is limited to two kids.
So if you don't want to cook this
Friday check your local restaurant.

Omaha Steak Burgers

2008-10-22T06:04:00.000-07:00

I just got 8(5oz) & 12(4oz) burgers from Omaha Steaks.
All I spent was $1.98. I can't till they come to my door.
A big thanks to Catherine.

Windows

2008-10-21T08:07:00.000-07:00

The window guys are here today putting in 13 new windows.
I am so excited I will be able to open any window in my
house when I want to. We also will be saving a lot in
heating costs this winter. I will post some before and
after photos later when they get done.

The night off...

2008-10-17T22:26:00.000-07:00

Tonight it's pretty quiet around here.

My husband and oldest son are at a teen retreat called The Summit.
This is my sons first time going to a teen retreat, I'm sure he will have a great time.
Sometimes I can't believe how old he is getting.

My younger son is staying the night at his cousins and then going to his cousins soccer game tomorrow.

So I'm sure wondering what I did tonight. Well I had to drive the students to the retreat and then take my son to his cousins house, so I didn't get home until 11:00pm.
Your probably saying that's not much of a night off, but I have been due for a little quiet.

I let the dogs outside when I got home and then I cleaned my bathroom, it really needed a good cleaning.
Now I am just relaxing watching a show and blogging.

My Kmart Trip

2008-10-02T18:31:00.000-07:00

Kmart is doubling coupons up to and including $2.00,
so I went to see what kind of deals I could find.
Here is the list of items I purchased tonight.

Jaclyn Smith satin tee 9.99(marked down to 2.99)
Basic Edition layered tee 10.99(marked down to 2.99)
Friut of the Loom mens pocket tee 4.49(6)=26.94(on sale 5 for 10 & 3 1.00 coupon)
(the kids asked for these)2 bananas .53
1 dozen eggs 1.00
Sobe lifewater 1.00(2)=2.00 (.50 coupon)
salt (needed this) .69
Oust air freshener 2.99(2)=5.98 (2 1.50 coupon)
Beggin strips for the dogs 2.79(3)=8.37 (3 1.00 coupon)
Sauve mousse 1.49(2)=2.98 (1.50/2 coupon)
Sunsilk mousse 3.00(2)=6.00 (2 1.50 coupon)
Sunsilk shampoo 3.00(2)=6.00 (2 1.50 coupon)
Dove shampoo 3.99 (2.00 coupon)
Dove conditioner 4.49 (2.00 coupn)
Glade warmer 4.19(4)=16.76 (2 B1G1 & 2 2.00 coupons)
Glade fabric spray 3.79(2)=7.58 (2 1.50 coupon)
Tropicana Light 2 liter 1.00+ deposit
Diet wild cherry Pepsi 2 liter 1.00+ deposit
Carpet freshner 2.49(2)=4.98 (2 1.00 coupon)
Trident gum 1.19(2)=2.38 (1 B1G1 coupon)
Frosted Mini Wheats blueberry 3.99 (1.00 coupon)
Milkbone steak chews 3.49 (1.00 coupon)
Sierra Mist cranberry 1.79+ deposit

41 items
Total 133.22+ tax
Paid 31.58

Fall Gift Pack

2008-10-01T20:16:00.000-07:00

The first 20,000† people to respond will receive a free Ziploc® Brand Vacuum Freezer System Starter Kit, plus $14.10 in coupons.

To get your gift pack go here

Brainteaser

2008-10-01T05:16:00.000-07:00

Scrabble
From Braingle.com

Mike and Dave like to play Scrabble. Mike never cheats. He always plays valid words and never plays out of turn. Dave, however, cheats. Sometimes he plays invalid words, but Mike never challenges. Sometimes he makes two plays in one turn. Mike never notices. Today, Mike and Dave have started playing a game. Mike played first. After 7 plays, the board looked like this:

SPUD
PORE
OPEN
TEAT

As usual, Dave has already cheated one time. How has Dave cheated?

For the answer go here

Double Coupons

2008-09-30T22:27:00.000-07:00

I got home tonight and found in my mailbox a flyer for Kmart.
They are doubling coupons upto $2.00 October 1st-5th.
I am hoping to come up with some good deals this week.

P&G also sent me $74 in coupons, isn 't that so nice of them?

Just to sum it up...

2008-09-17T06:23:00.000-07:00

It's been busy around here lately.

We started school on Monday September 8th.
It's taking sometime to get back into our routine.

My boys are in a pilot program called U.S. Made Leaders.
They are meeting on Monday and Thursday evenings for the
next couple of weeks.

Today they start Art Class and a couple of weeks ago they started piano
lessons again. I'm excited because my boys dedcided to play a duet
this year during their recital.

Upwards basketball also starts soon, well not too soon.
In October they go for evaluations and then practice and games start in January.

My brother-in-law was married on Sunday evening it was a very nice ceremony. My husband had the honor of helping perform the ceremony.

We are in the process of getting new windows this October.
We had two yard sales to raise money for insulation. Looks like this year will be warmer than last years.

My husband jokes around and tells people we were gonna go on a cruise but now the cruise will be in our home.

Wal-Mart Trip

2008-09-05T20:47:00.000-07:00

I stopped at Wal-Mart tonight and found a few good deals.

Here is what I found...

6 rolls of toilet paper
Cascade rinse
3 pk. paper towel
2 amps plus deposit
4 glade oil warmers
crystal lite
3 pk. kool aid
2 pk. green giant steamers
__________
Subtotal $31.66

After coupons I spent
$3.69

South Carolina

2008-09-04T05:57:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures from our Mission Trip to the Children's Home.

This is the town where the children's home is located, this picture is of the older boys and the youth that went on the trip. While we were there we spent most of the time with the older boys at the home. They helped us with the yard work they had us do and the boys took us on a bike ride around the town which is not that big so it took about 45 minutes, during the ride we stopped twice that probably took up about 15 to 20 minutes of the time. Before going on the bike ride we had to get bikes for everyone, this took longer than the actual bike ride. Wal-mart donates bikes to the home that are not always in great shape. So we had to go through the bikes to figure out which ones would actually work, I wound up with a bike that reminded me of Wizard of Oz, the lady in the beginning of the movie's bike. It took me a little while to get used to the handle bars because they were so awkward.

Here are a couple pictures from Myrtle Beach

And of course I had to get a picture of palm trees.

These are pictures of a fountain that was in a gift shop.

This picture below was taken by Kalene of my son Chris on the way home sleeping.

Quick stop...

2008-09-03T19:11:00.000-07:00

We stopped by Meijer's last night and spent $7.97 on...

12 packets of kool-aid(my kids want to have a kool-aid stand this weekend)
1 Kraft dressing
a loaf of bread
1 12 oz. kraft cheese slices
1 8 pk. hotdogs
1 box of wheat thins
6 boxes of cereal

My savings total was 29.19.

Yard Sale

2008-09-01T15:18:00.000-07:00

We bought a fixer upper and it is gradually coming together.
This past weekend we had a yard sale,
were trying raise money to insulate our attic.
We are having another yard sale this weekend and
I was wondering if anyone has any good tips for a successful sale.

Why We Started Homeschooling

2008-08-28T18:47:00.000-07:00

It all started about six years ago, God put on my heart and my husbands to teach our boys at home. I tend to not always listen, that would be my stubborn side, so we did not start homeschooling my boys then. Throughout that year He kept on pressing on my heart to teach my boys, so at the end of the school year I told the school that my boys would not be coming back the following year, that was five years ago.
That first year was so hard with Christopher. He would always say to me my teacher didn't do it that way. He only went to preschool, if I would've started schooling my boys at home the year before I think it would've been a little easier for us but my stubborn side had to get in the way.
My oldest son Anthony is in 8th grade this year and Christopher is in the 6th grade.

2008-08-28T17:02:00.000-07:00

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Team Hoyt

2008-08-27T06:59:00.000-07:00

I watched this video and it was very encouraging to me.
I am getting Anthony & Chris's schooling togehter for the year
and I always feel I am not equiped enough to teach them
what they need to know. But after watching this video I know
I am very much equiped with God's help and direction.
Phillipians 4:13 is a great reminder if we just look to Him
he will give us the strength for the big things and for the
little things that we face everyday.
During the school year I need that extra strength
to continue teaching my boys.

Also I love this song.

I'm Back...

2008-08-26T05:12:00.000-07:00

Well I am back from South Carolina and
enjoying the weather here.

We left on Thursday at 8pm and got to the
Children's Home about 12:30pm.
They had lunch ready for us, Chicken sandwiches and french fries.
They put us up in what they call the Little People's Dorm.
This dorm can house 12 little kids and a set of house parents.

The duty's they gave us were to clean up the dorm we were in,
Spray weed killer around the pool, playground, and the flower beds and pull the weeds in the flower beds.
Also they had us spread pine straw around the trees, bushes and flowers. Pine straw is pine needles that fall from the pine trees that they use as mulch. The boys there said this task usually takes them about 3 days to complete, it took use about 5 hours.

There were 5 girls there, two of them are dorm parents kids(DK=Dorm Kids)
the other three girls had visits with family that weekend so we only saw them for a brief time. There were about 8 boys there, two of them went on visits while the other 6 were there with us all weekend. The 4 older boys helped us with the yard work.

I will post more about this experience when I get the pictures downloaded.

Now you will Understand Life…

2008-08-20T13:58:00.000-07:00

God created the dog and said:

“Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks by. For this, I will give you a life span of 20 years.”

The dog said:

“That’s a long time to be barking. How about only 10 years and I’ll give you back the other 10?”

Then God created the monkey and said:.

“Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this I’ll give you a 20 year life span.”

The monkey said:

“Monkey tricks for 20 years? That’s a pretty long time to perform. How about I give you back 10 like the dog did?”

And God agreed.
Next God created the cow and said:

“You must go into the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer’s family. For this, I will give you a life span of 60 years.”

The cow said:
“That’s kind of a tough life you want me to live for 60 years. How about 20 and I’ll give back the other 40?”

And God agreed.
Finally God made man and said:

“Eat, sleep, play, marry and enjoy your life. For this, I’ll give you 20 years.”

But man said:

“Only 20 years? Could you possibly give me my 20, the 40 the cow gave back, the 10 the monkey gave back, and the 10 the dog gave back; that makes 80, okay?”

“Okay,” said God, “You asked for it.”

So that is why for our first 20 years we eat, sleep, play and enjoy ourselves. For the next 40 years we slave in the sun to support our family. For the next 10 years we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren. And for the last 10 years we sit on the porch and bark at everyone.

Teacher Application

2008-08-20T07:43:00.000-07:00

After being interviewed by the school administration, the teaching prospect said,

"Let me see if I've got this right:

"You want me to go into that room with all those kids, correct their disruptive behavior, observe them for signs of abuse, monitor their dress habits, censor their T-shirt messages, and instill in them a love for learning.

"You want me to check their backpacks for weapons, wage war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases, and raise their sense of self esteem and personal pride.

"You want me to teach them patriotism and good citizenship, sportsmanship and fair play, and how to register to vote, balance a checkbook, and apply for a job. You want me to check their heads for lice, recognize signs of antisocial behavior, and make sure that they all pass the state exams.

"You want me to provide them with an equal education regardless of their handicaps, and communicate regularly with their parents by letter, telephone, newsletter, and report card.

"You want me to do all this with a piece of chalk, a blackboard, a bulletin board, a few books, a big smile, and a starting salary that qualifies me for food stamps. You want me to do all this and then you tell me:

I CAN'T PRAY?

Origanted from an e-mail I got.

What A Weekend...

2008-08-18T09:07:00.000-07:00

Well we sure had a busy weekend here.

My son Anthony's(Tony) 13th birthday party was on Saturday.
We all had a lot of fun.
It was planned for 1-4, but lasted until 7:30pm.
My younger sister whom I have'nt seen since
Easter came with her family, it was great to
see them. I really enjoyed seeing my niece and
nephew, they've gotten so big.

Also this weekend starting on Thursday night to Sunday evening
we were dog sitting for my older sister.

Then on Sunday we had a luncheon after church.
After letting out my sister's dogs we came home
and watched a couple of movies with the boys.
It was nice to just relax and bond a little bit
with my husband and the boys.

Now we are getting ready to go on a mission trip.
We are leaving Thursday night to go to a
Chidren's Home in South Carolina.

In the middle of all of this I am preparing
everthing to start school September 9th.

When Your Huts On Fire

2008-08-14T20:04:00.000-07:00

The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him.
Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed
forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut
out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his
few possessions. One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home
to find his little hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky.
He felt the worst had happened, and everything was lost. He was
stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. He cried out, 'God! How
could you do this to me?' Early the next day, he was awakened by the
sound of a ship approaching the island! It had come to rescue him!
'How did you know I was here?' asked the weary man of his rescuers.
'We saw your smoke signal,' they replied.

The Moral of This Story:

It's easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we
shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in
the midst of our pain and suffering. Remember that the next time
your little hut seems to be burning to the ground. It just may be a
smoke signal that summons the Grace of God.

A friend of mine emailed me this and I thought it was a great encouragement.
I hope this encourages you also.

Trident coupon

2008-08-13T06:23:00.000-07:00

http://www.nick.com/ads/tridentforkids/coupon.html

I came across this coupon and thought someone else might like to use it also.

Busy, Busy, Busy...

2008-08-12T17:21:00.000-07:00

The next couple of weeks are going to be real busy around here.

My son just turned 13 this month and we are having a party this weekend.
Wow 13 I can't believe it. Oh how time flies.

I am a home school mom so, I am also getting everything organized, we start school on September 8th.

My husband decided on July 27th that we needed to go to South Carolina on a mission trip.
We are going to a Children's Home to help do whatever they need us to do.
We leave August 21st in the evening and driving all night. I get to sleep on the way down while my husband drives, then in the morning I will continue the rest of the drive and my husband will sleep. It will take approximately 15 hours to get there. When we get there we will start working, on Sunday after church service we will head back home. We probably won't get home until Monday early morning around one or so.

Just a minute...

Alright I'm back I just had to take a deep breath.

I will keep ya'll informed so stay tuned.

Household Uses For Lemon Juice

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Lemons, originally called “the golden apples” originated in India and were used to trade for many other valuables. This fruit is just as useful to people today, and many don’t realize how many uses there are for the inexpensive lemon.

Do you have blemishes? Mix the juice of one medium lemon with one tablespoon of honey and apply to clean face. Rinse. Your skin will be glowing and future blemishes are greatly reduced.

Need buttermilk for a recipe but don’t have any on hand? Mix one cup of milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice for a buttermilk substitute that works great!

To sanitize your dishwasher and remove mineral deposits and odors, remove all dishes. Place ¼ cup of lemon juice in the soap dispenser and run through the normal cycle. Your dishwasher will be clean and smell wonderful!

To freshen a stinky garbage disposal, slice a medium sized lemon into the disposal and turn on the disposal with running water until the lemon is gone.

To clean grout around tiles, apply lemon juice and water with a toothbrush and scrub.

To clean copper pots, cover the surface of a half lemon with salt and scrub. Rinse and buff with a soft cloth for a beautiful shine.

To clean silver, clean with lemon juice and buff with a soft cloth.

Lemon juice also cleans the tarnish off brass.

To freshen the air, squeeze a few drops of lemon juice into the vacuum cleaner bag before vacuuming.

To clean glass shower doors, apply lemon juice with a sponge. Dry with newspapers for a sparkling shine.

To remove the smell of garlic or onions from your hands, rub with a lemon slice and rinse.

To brighten whites that can't be bleached, just pour a quarter of a cup of lemon juice into the washing machine.

If someone ends up with a small cut or scrape, dab it with some lemon juice to disinfect the wound. It will also take the itch out of poison ivy.

To remove fruit, baby formula stains, or rust on colored clothing, mix a paste of cream of tartar and lemon juice. After checking the fabric for colorfastness, apply the mixture and let it set for 15-30 minutes. When stain is lifted, launder as usual.

Taken from:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/35377/

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