Monday Listicles 3.26.12

10 things/people/services that make my life easier

1. My smart phone. Okay, I never thought I would say that... but I am addicted... all my contacts are in there... and my schedule...

2. My mom - she takes care of my son when I am working and he is off school.

3. Tastefully Simple - delivered to my door, easy to fix, and totally yummy.

4. My cats... they make me slow down and relax.

5. My son... he makes me realize that there is something more to life than work.

6. My best friend in Arizona... she always knows when I need to be picked up and shaken.

7. Wine - somedays, it helps me relax... and connect with friends while we laugh and enjoy.

8. My bud here in town... she will kick me in the ass and make me face reality...

9. My counselor at school... he checks in on me and keeps me on track.

10. My blogs - they help keep me sane by letting me write without being judged.

Linking Up

It's Allison's & Ado's 1st blogoversary bash!!! I have linked up one of my favorite posts...

Stop by their site, visit, and link up.

Wish them a happy blogoversary!

Friendship Friday 3/23/12

Question Of The Week

Where are some of your favorite places to spend the day?

Let’s share our ideas and plan some exciting day trips this spring!

Spending the day...

At home, with my kitty cats

Hanging with my son

Taking my son out for lunch

Spending time with my son

The museum

 

Blog Dare Prompt 3/23/12

DATE: Friday, March 23, 2012

BLOGGY MOM MISSION: My most unhealthy habit.

I crave a sloppy hamburger, so I either go to Culvers and get a double with cheese and fries, or to Burger King for the whopper with cheese and fries. Or the jalapeno poppers from Arby's... the large order.

SO bad... but SO good!!!!

Feeling Beachie - Week 55

"Each week, I plan on listing four statements with a blank for you to fill in on your own blogs. If you want to join the fun and come up with four fill in’s of your own, please email them to me at feelingbeachie@gmail.com. If I use them, I will add you as co-host to the hop! This week’s co-host is Nani from The Chronicles of Nani. She came up with the last two statements.

I would LOVE it if you could please help me spread the word about this hop…. So, please tweet, FaceBook share, and add the linky to your post…"

This week’s statements:

1. I love _fresh flowers_ when I need a pick me up

2. No matter how hard I try, I just can’t _yell at people__

3. _A big hug_ makes me feel all warm and fuzzy

4. I can’t resist a sale on _shoes and purses_.

Blog Dare March 22 Prompt

Thursday, March 22, 2012  - Wearing pajamas in public...

I guess it has to depend what type of pajamas... I am a mom, I guess you won't need to worry about me running out in my Fredrick's of Hollywood teddy set.

But then again, you might see me run out to the garage in my oversize t-shirt.

The closest I have gone to running out in public in my pajamas is wearing my lounge pants and t-shirt, with flip flops to the grocery store.

Remember, I'm a mom, you run on adrenaline, not style!

Struggling to fit in... and

This has been along week and I feel like a bull in a china shop... there is so much going on around me and it is making me spin uncontrollably. I don't know which way I am going or when all this will stop. I do know there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but it's one LONG f'n tunnel! I feel like I'm struggling. I am fighting to keep my head above water to keep myself from drowning. Have you ever noticed that when there is light at the end of the tunnel, and you can see it, every one of those small pot holes you used to walk over suddenly seem to be everywhere and it's getting pretty frustrating constantly having to walk over or around them. When you suddenly know the little things are not right... it makes the whole situation out of sorts. When you are in a comfort zone, nothing is too major, you live with it, do what you have to, and continue to move forward. When you make that move, everything so small is a pain and pisses me off. I don't know what way I am going anymore...

Five Question Friday 3/16/12

Rules for 5QF: Copy and paste the following questions to your blog post, answer them, then watch for the linky post to appear Friday morning and LINK UP!

Oh, and remember (pay close attention...this is the important one)...HAVE FUN!

Questions for Friday, March 16th: (Special thanks to Stacy (@JacksonJsmom) from A Boy Makes 3, harmonysong (@harmonysong) from Harmony Song, Kristina (@kristinascackle) from Kristina's Cackles, Kendra (@kendram) from All and Nothing, and Pam (@trooppetrie) from Troop Petrie for their question suggestions! I would love to link you in a future 5QF, so come on over to my communityor watch for my Thursday afternoon shout out for questions on Twitter and offer up your best question suggestions! Remember to @5crookedhalos me and use hashtag #5QF if you go the Twitter route!)

1. Will you run to the store or to pick up a kid looking a mess? Not a COMPLETE mess, but kinda a mess!

2. Do you finish a book if it's boring or you don't like it? Nope...

3. Beach or mountain vacations? Haven't really been on either, so I have nothing to compare.

4. What thing/event says "winter will end and spring is right around the corner" to you? When the days get longer and the flowers start to bloom (and my allergies start acting up!)

5. Would you prefer couples or family vacation? Honestly, don't know.

Feeling Beachie - Week 54 Friday Fill-In

Each week, I plan on listing four statements with a blank for you to fill in on your own blogs. If you want to join the fun and come up with four fill in’s of your own, please email them to me at feelingbeachie@gmail.com. If I use them, I will add you as co-host to the hop! This week’s co-host is Susi from Boca Frau. She came up with the last two statements. I can really use co-hosts, so please send some statements my way….

I would LOVE it if you could please help me spread the word about this hop…. So, please tweet, FaceBook share, and add the linky to your post…

This week’s statements:

1. I get my best ideas_when I'm supposed to be sleeping_

2. When I am _sick_ I _want to be left alone_

3. When I have a cold, I like to_snuggle in my blankets with my kitty cat & teddy bear and sleep_

4. Watching a _bull_ move, can be _an adrenaline rush_.

Feeling Beachie - March 9th, 2012

This week’s statements:

1. Given the choice to do _cold-calling at work_ for _shoveling snow_ I would pick _shoveling snow_

2. When I watch _Humane Society commercials_ it always makes me want to _cry and then run out and help all the strays_.

3. When I have people over I always make _something new_, it always knocks ‘em dead!

4. I always feel like I accomplished something when I _am able to get my brain to shut down and I can sleep through the night_.

Just Pinning

Source: 25.media.tumblr.com via Danielle on Pinterest

Lunchtime... I'm a nut case... admit it!

Source:  Pinterest

Okay, I am a nut case... gonna just have to admit it.

I sit here at my desk, as lunchtime rolls around.

I don't know what I want. Do I really need anything?

I really shouldn't spend the money. But I do have a few dollars till payday.

Where should I go?

I get in the car...

Do I want to run to the store or do fast food?

I am soooo craving a burger... I haven't had one in a while.

But then again, a burrito or nachoes sound really good too.

I don't know...

Maybe I will just go to the store and get a salad.

It's better than a burger.

I really shouldn't have the calories.

I really don't need the calories and fat.

The thought of how many drive me crazy.

I didn't check on line to see how bad the burger would be.

I can't just have a plain burger, but the calories will kill me.

I DON'T need them...

But that burger sounds so yummy.

I do have to eat something though.

I stop at the grocery store...

and get a salad...

And then I go back to work...

Same thing I have done the last three days...

Like I really needed to think about it...

I am such a dork!

Check out this I found

I am not sure how many people have tried Tastefully Simple,

but it is AWESOME!

This button will take you right to the consultant's website.

Check it out.

The new Spring-Summer items are out now and they look totally yummy...

and

totally mom and family friendly.

I am a true believer!

Check it out.

Monday Mingle #64

Random Saturday

Today is Saturday... again.
Last night, or yesterday, we got snow... yes, snow... in March... in Wisconsin... SURPRISE!
Anyway, I cleaned off the car this morning and my son was going to shovel - he gets paid for it.
I really think we need to definite the word "shovel"... such as... more than a path from the door to the driveway, more than a path down the porch steps, more than TO the driveway and then out to the sidewalk... skipping the WHOLE driveway in between. Yes, he shoveled the path on the sidewalk, walked across the snow-covered driveway, and shoveled a path on the sidewalk. What part of this just seems WRONG?
So, guess who SHOVELED the DRIVEWAY, and DIDN'T get paid?
Can ya guess? You know who it was? Any clue...
Yup, sure as hell wasn't him!