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Its Beginning To Look Alot Like

October 10, 2008 by Jennifer 3 Comments

Christmas? What the heck… did I just say that? Hahaha. Well actually its beginning to look a lot like Halloween, but Christmas has definitely been weighing on my mind lately. I always like to start early, so I am not spending all this money at once. I am trying to find creative ways this year to do Christmas that will keep me under budget. That will include hitting the major sales, (like Black Friday), homemade items, and web online sales.

This one online website was brought to my attention. It is called the Best Toys. As I was browsing through, I actually liked how detailed it was on the toy descriptions. As busy as this year has been, it was neat to see what all the top toys are this year.

Since I buy for my girls and my nephew, I really like that they divided the top toys in categories as top toys for boys and top toys for girls. Now, I know I will not go overboard with so many toys for them, that they even forget what they had, but this site is giving me a great start to see what I think would make a great fit for each child.

Every child’s personalities are different, so I definitely have to do my research to see what is best. I really like to add in educational toys the most, and I was happy to see they have a great category with just all educational toys. The descriptions are really long, so it lets me know if it would be a good kid toy for them or not.

It is no secret how the economy is right now, so I know everyone will be trying to cut corners all they can. It is ok to not have 20 or 30 presents under the tree for each child. It is the thought that counts. Knowing that you put in some great time researching the toys descriptions and picking out what you thought would be best for each child, is all that matters in the world. Your child will be happy with 5 presents just as there was 30 presents. So don’t stress this holiday season, have fun, do smart shopping, and cherish in this wonderful holiday season that will be up on us.

Take a minute while you are sipping your coffee and go through the Best Toys site to see what you think would be hot for your child. Will it last past two days, is it for their age group, or will it need batteries? Those are all questions I always ask myself. Have fun 🙂

SanDisk Film Contest – Party Like Its Your Birthday

October 9, 2008 by Jennifer 4 Comments

What a hoot this video is. It so cracked me up when my youngest daughter just started singing and dancing this out of the blue. My brother actually got this for my nephew back at Easter, but it seems my daughter has took claim to it.

Take a look… and watch the whole video as she does so many different moves that will leave you laughing so hard.

I have entered this video in the SanDisk contest also the great 5 Minute for Girls have a neat spin on the contest that I am entering as well. I’m so excited :). Can’t wait to hear your comments.

I Am Disgusted By Bill Maher

October 8, 2008 by Jennifer 7 Comments

Now I will start off saying, before today I had no idea who Bill Maher was. I never even heard of him. Well, since one of my incisions (gall bladder surgery) has decided to give more trouble, I was catching up on some old shows from “The View” while resting in the recliner.

Hmmmmpf…. I should have just skipped this one unfortunately. They had Bill Maher on as their guest. The ladies were talking to him about the election and somehow got on religion. Well obviously he does not believe in religion. Again, I did not know this. He was making fun of how we all could believe the story about Noah’s Ark, and then had the nerve to say anyone that believes in religion is just “dumb and young”.

Excuse me??? Now, for one I do not put religion down anyone’s throat. I just don’t think that is the way to do it. You need to be positive and careful of what you say to others while trying to witness to them. But, for someone to tell me I am dumb and young because I believe in the word of God. Ummm NOPE. I will not stand for that at all. Evidently, “The View” was left with their mouths open as well when he was going on and on and they hurried and went to commercial. I just don’t understand how he can sit there and have a clear conscious of putting people down like that.

I actually see myself as a great educated mother, that cares and understands a lot about religion. My faith in God has got me where I am at today. The last two years has been one more roller coaster for our family, and without God I firmly believe we would be off a cliff right now literally. So you can imagine how this really hurt my heart, my feelings, and just left me sitting there disgusted that I was put down by this human being. Talk about first impression… the first time I ever see the guy on TV and this is the way he acts???

I truly think he needs to come back onto the show and give a public apology for what he has said and how he portrayed himself. Will it ever happen? I will not hold my breath!!

Sisters Are Best Friends

October 4, 2008 by Jennifer 7 Comments

I always yearned for a sister when I was small. It really makes my heart melt to see that I have given my girls a true best friend.

They love each other to the moon and back. Yes, they have their moments when they fight, but its times like this that makes you forget about those oh crazy fights.

*Photo taken last night at Madisyn’s fall festival at school. She was so proud to show off her sister to all her friends and teachers.

Will She Always Love School This Much

October 3, 2008 by Jennifer 2 Comments

Yesterday was a new milestone in Madi girl’s life. She went on her first elementary school field trip. Of course you know this worry wart mother had to tag along and make sure everything went as smoothly as it could.

We did have a blast….. but when we got back to school and the teachers told the parents (that were there from the field trip) we could go ahead and take our children home a hour and half early. I got quite the attitude from my Madi girl. Look at these expressions she gave because she wanted to stay at school ;).

We can only hope she will have this attitude towards school in the many years to come! Lyndsee was just all smiles that she got to hang with her big sister for the day :).

Jennifer

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