tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80367749802485891392024-03-13T00:13:44.807-04:00Weighing In On Lifemom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.comBlogger1661125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-73092230268635673702011-02-14T07:45:00.001-05:002011-02-14T07:48:57.987-05:00Weight In: Loss But Not Much More<span style="font-size:85%;">After an ice storm and some snow and some more snow, I am back with the past week’s weight loss total. It is 1.6! I couldn’t believe it. I’m going to be totally honest with you here. After being coped up in the house for what seemed to be weeks (really only 1 day), I made some bad choices - - aka Peanut M&M’s and Coca-Cola. I’m not even a soda drinker!<br /><br />I realized what I had done and quickly changed my ways – no more candy and Coca-Cola…or any soda for that matter. I even had control of my eating at our Super Bowl party. Our parties never have a lot of healthy food. But really, I didn’t look at it as a dinner party or eat-fest. I spent more time watching the game and socializing with friends. When I did make my way out to the kitchen, I ate more veggies than anything else. I had the best whole wheat veggie wrap too. I’ll share the recipe if and when I get it.<br /><br />Now as far as exercise, it was nearly non-existent this week. I did pick up a few workout DVDs from the library. I gave each of them a quick try and that was it. I know that working out is going to be my turning point. It’s getting there that’s the hard part. My goal is to do at least 30 minutes of exercise 4 days this week.</span>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-69621427910161296992011-01-27T13:00:00.000-05:002011-01-27T13:02:35.917-05:00I'm back!<p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">If you haven’t noticed, I took a much needed hiatus from blogging. I still lurked around visited my favorite blogs (which reminds me - I need to update on my blogroll). I did comment a time or two on a few of them.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">It really wasn’t my plan to be away from blogging for so long – about 5 months. We started 6 day football practice then school started and there were 4 days of practice and 1 game day. We dealt with football practices and games until the first week of November. We quickly moved into basketball practices. Winter is usually our off season for sports. Not this year! As a matter of fact, he plays on a recreational and select basketball team. So, we are remaining busy…as we head away from basketball (about a month left until tournaments) and head towards baseball. Then there were the holidays which are normally busy and stressful. As if I’m not busy enough, our football board is in full swing preparing for the fall football season – yes, it will be here before you know it.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Wondering how I’ve been doing on my weight loss goals? Well… I’m back to my original weight before I joined Weight Watchers in March ’09. I’m not happy about it either. It’s my fault and I’m taking full responsibility for it. Over the past year or so, I’ve been putting everyone else first and I’ve been unmotivated, irritable and frustrated, etc. I’m stepping up and putting myself first now. I’m managing my stress a little better. But best of all, I’ve got a plan! I will be scheduling my workout time just as the basketball, baseball and football coaches schedule practices and games. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Since exercise seems to be my biggest problem, I will be focusing on that first. I will be going back to the Couch to 5K program as one of my 2011 goals is to run at least 3 5Ks this year. I’ve also been reading Tony Horton’s book. In his book, he outlines a workout for your fitness level. It’s a six days a week workout for approximately 20 minutes. I’m going to follow that as well. <br />My eating habits haven’t really changed since I stopped dieting. I got through the holidays without eating pounds of peanut butter (my fave), buckeyes and cookies. As a matter of fact, I don’t recall having much of any of them. Compared to where I was a year ago, I’m probably eating better. I eat more vegetables and fruit than I was. Depending on the dinner, I will eat double vegetables and leave the meat off my plate. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">I’ve been at my new plan for 1 week now and have lost 3.2 pounds! I didn’t exercise as much as I had planned because I got hit with strep throat. I slept instead of working out. I’ve got my prescription so hopefully I will start feeling better in the next couples and get back to my workouts.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">I will be back to report my progress - hopefully weekly.</span></p>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-53613991531795149852011-01-21T14:28:00.007-05:002011-01-21T21:14:00.554-05:00Meijer: One Day Sale - Saturday, January 22, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TTo9F1Bur_I/AAAAAAAACwY/I2Xr112sLvs/s1600/Meijer-logo-300x125.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 125px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TTo9F1Bur_I/AAAAAAAACwY/I2Xr112sLvs/s320/Meijer-logo-300x125.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564827459912642546" border="0" /></a><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Meijer is having a One Day Sale on Saturday, January 22, 2011. Here are the deals that I saw. You can view the full ad <a href="http://meijer.shoplocal.com/meijer/Default.aspx?action=browsepageflash&storeid=2595150&rapid=672068&pagenumber=1&prvid=Meijer-090314SS&promotioncode=Meijer-090314SS">here</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">.</span></p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Meijer Frozen Chicken Wings 64oz bag - $5.99</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">CA Seedless Navel Oranges 8lb bag - $3.69</span></p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >6pk bottles 7-Up, Diet Rite, and A&W- Buy 3, Get 4 FREE - LIMIT 1 offer per transaction</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Bob Evans Fresh Pork Roll Sausage - $2.00. <span style="color:#cc0000;">($1/2 1-16-11 SS, $0.50/1 </span><a href="http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=zlogcmy49481499&bt=vi&o=79968&c=BE&p=EbLNYf6r" target="_blank"><span style="color:#cc0000;">printable</span></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;color:#cc0000;">, or $1/2 </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=zl3tcdo62132705&bt=vi&o=79941&c=BE&p=JhoUxkGX" target="_blank"><span style="color:#cc0000;">printable</span></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">).</span> Register for <a href="http://www2.meijer.com/mperks/Welcome.aspx" target="_blank">mPerks</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"> to take advantage of the $0.50/1 coupon as well.</span></p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Peter Pan Peanut Butter, 16.3oz jar $.99 <span style="color:#cc0000;">($.50/1 1-2-11 SS, $1/2 1-2-11 SS, or $1/2 January 2011 All You magazine) </span>- LIMIT 6</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Angel Soft Bath Tissue 6 double rolls - 50% Off <span style="color:#cc0000;">($1/2 11-14-10 RP, $0.50/1 11-14-10 RP)</span></span></p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Axe Deodorant, Body Wash, Detail Tool, Body Spray, Haircare or Trial Size Product – Buy One, Get One 50% off</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Pampers Jumbo Diapers or Training Pants - $7.99 <span style="color:#cc0000;">($1.50/1 12-26-10 P&G)</span> </span></p>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-16441992045124850192011-01-21T08:07:00.003-05:002011-01-21T08:10:51.780-05:00Event: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic - Saturday, January 22, 2011<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TTmFrD0ju1I/AAAAAAAACwQ/cpLl_XPXfvw/s1600/balltoss.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564625789399579474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TTmFrD0ju1I/AAAAAAAACwQ/cpLl_XPXfvw/s320/balltoss.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;">Lowe's Build & Grow Clinics</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"> will be having a free kid's clinic on Saturday, January 22, 2011 from 10:00am-11:00am. The children will be making a ball toss. </span><div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;">Be sure to register for the event. The event is open to the first 50 registered participants. If you haven't registered lately, they have updated their website and will only show you the locations that still have openings available. According to their website, if you are not there by 10:15, you're project(s) could be given away. Registered children must be present. They will no longer allow you take the project home to children that did not attend.</span></div></div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-79677650346139997192011-01-19T10:15:00.000-05:002011-01-19T10:15:00.527-05:00Event: Elmo's Birthday Party @ Borders - Saturday, February 26, 2011<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TTb-z32zP7I/AAAAAAAACwA/2YjXyGmIooU/s1600/elmo.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563914556783411122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 234px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TTb-z32zP7I/AAAAAAAACwA/2YjXyGmIooU/s320/elmo.gif" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"> </span><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;">Celebrate Elmo's birthday with your friends at </span><a href="http://www.borders.com/online/store/EventView?city=&state=&zipCode=&within=&all_stores=&selectedStoreId=10663&eventId=328823&"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;">Borders</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"> on Saturday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:00 pm. There will be music, crafts and more. <em>Note: This is not a costume character event</em>. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;">Click </span><a href="http://www.borders.com/online/store/LocatorView"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"> to find out if a location near you will be participating.</span></div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-50738213354938145222011-01-19T09:15:00.000-05:002011-01-19T09:15:00.480-05:00And the winner is...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TTbwIrT0izI/AAAAAAAACv4/hGXZ_w91bCM/s1600/winner.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563898421518306098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 258px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TTbwIrT0izI/AAAAAAAACv4/hGXZ_w91bCM/s320/winner.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"><em>(This is what happened to me yesterday.)</em></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;">Do you register/play radio station contests? I do. I’m usually able to get in on some free tickets. Yeah, tickets…never money and nothing overly exciting. My last win was in back in October. I won tickets to a Mike Posner concert. No, I didn’t attend the concert…I gave the tickets away but I was excited that I won.<br /><br />The local radio station is giving away spa packages. I thought it would be perfect if I won. I mean, who wouldn’t want a spa day?!? Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would win…even though I listen almost every time they call out a name. This morning I was away from my desk and came back just as they were calling out the name. It was mine!!! I was so excited, nervous, anxious… I picked up the phone to call and I couldn’t remember the number. I had to look it up online. I couldn’t believe it – I won something other than concert tickets.<br /><br />So...the lady at the radio station answered in a very calm voice.<br /><br />I said, “I just heard my name for the spa days contest.”<br /><br />Lady – “What’s your name?”<br /><br />Me – I told her my name.<br /><br />Lady – “What’s your address?”<br /><br />Me – I told her my address<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>I was thinking come on…I only have a couple minutes to get in to receive the prize. HURRY UP! Then she put me on hold. Hold that seemed like forever…but I was being connected to the morning show. YIPPIE!<br /></em><br />They asked me my name and then went in to telling me about the package. I was still in shock…I was completely speechless. The morning show put me on hold after they were done taking the call. After about a minute, one of the morning show hosts came on the line to collect more personal information. Since there is a chance of winning a cruise, I had to provide my phone number so they can call me if I win. Fingers crossed but it will be highly unlikely (refer to paragraph #1).</span></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;">Now I just have to find time in my busy schedule to make a trip to the radio station to pick up my prize (within the next 10 days) then book my spa day. I can't wait!</span></div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-19522461554817559202011-01-07T07:15:00.000-05:002011-01-07T07:18:12.980-05:00Event: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic - Saturday, January 8, 2011<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TScDxY9W_aI/AAAAAAAACvw/9QHmeMvQvx0/s1600/game_box.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559416412060450210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 175px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TScDxY9W_aI/AAAAAAAACvw/9QHmeMvQvx0/s320/game_box.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/">Lowe's Build & Grow Clinics</a> will be having a free kid's clinic on Saturday, January 8, 2011 from 10:00am-11:00am. The children will be making a game box. Be sure to register for the event. The event is open to the first 50 registered participants. If you haven't registered lately, they have updated their website and will only show you the locations that still have openings available. I recommend getting there early...don't wait until 10:45. You could be without a project even though you registered.</div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-75664715999819275642010-12-31T07:00:00.000-05:002010-12-31T07:05:01.827-05:00Fitness Magazine - Just $2.99!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TR3GwoiOiaI/AAAAAAAACvo/vi3r9n_ySpQ/s1600/FITNESS.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556816054062057890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 235px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 235px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TR3GwoiOiaI/AAAAAAAACvo/vi3r9n_ySpQ/s320/FITNESS.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div align="center">Looking for a great deal on Fitness magazine? Tanga is offering a <a href="http://www.tanga.com/products/fitness-magazine-subscription--21">1-Year subscription to Fitness magazine </a>for just $2.99 when you use coupon code <strong>FITNESS</strong> at checkout!</div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-20002012913101656162010-08-05T13:06:00.002-04:002010-08-05T13:10:10.729-04:00Home Depot Kids Workshop - Saturday, August 7th, 2010<div><div>The Home Depot Kids Workshop for July will take place this weekend. Get the details <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?pn=Kids_Workshops&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&navFlow=3&searchRedirect=kids%20clinic&cm_sp=searchredirect-_-kids_workshop_lp-_-x-_-x">here</a>.<br /><strong>August 7th @ Home Depot – 9am-noon: School bus pencil organizer</strong> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501973898278913042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 206px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFrwHBpixBI/AAAAAAAACvM/9pqKIRwir_g/s320/Left.jpg" border="0" /></div><div></div><div><br />September's project will be a <strong>Football Display</strong> scheduled for <strong>September 4th</strong>. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501973904724911858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFrwHZqY5vI/AAAAAAAACvU/KHdNf7y5KeY/s320/Right.jpg" border="0" /></div></div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-9012899482529140782010-08-02T07:17:00.003-04:002010-08-02T07:20:32.686-04:00Nabisco Free Cookie Coupon - Today Only<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFapVKEJXPI/AAAAAAAACvE/GRaYVZNX12Q/s1600/Nabisco-Cookies-Coupon-300x246.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500770175823731954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 246px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFapVKEJXPI/AAAAAAAACvE/GRaYVZNX12Q/s320/Nabisco-Cookies-Coupon-300x246.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">TODAY ONLY (while supplies last), you can print a coupon for a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nabiscocookies" target="_blank">free package of Nabisco cookies</a> when you purchase a second package and gallon of milk. Coupon expires on August 20th.</div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-1530690651337599642010-07-30T10:37:00.003-04:002010-07-30T10:42:14.827-04:00Children's Place Coupons<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFLknBd_siI/AAAAAAAACu8/VqQjRhxoPbk/s1600/tcp_logo.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499709454033072674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 116px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 72px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFLknBd_siI/AAAAAAAACu8/VqQjRhxoPbk/s320/tcp_logo.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/SUKATFIhYdI/AAAAAAAABsc/FKEiN6MGB98/s1600-h/tcp_logo.gif"></a><a href="http://www.childrensplace.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home_10001_10001_-1?cm_ven=emails&cm_cat=092909&cm_pla=PROMO&cm_ite=all"></a></div><div><a href="http://www.childrensplace.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home_10001_10001_-1">The Children's Place</a> has released some <a href="http://www.childrensplace.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/EmailJump?langId=-1&catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&jumpId=cpn-072910-buymore">new coupons </a>valid on in-store purchases through tomorrow (Saturday, July 31, 2010).</div><br /><div></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">* Save 30% when you spend $60</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">* Save 25% when you spend $50</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">* Save 20% when you spend $40</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left">They have jeans on sale for as low as $10 (bigger sizes are $12). It's a great price to stock for back to shool!</div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-29058533487933928082010-07-30T10:34:00.002-04:002010-07-30T10:36:53.728-04:00Free Box of Better Oats Oatmeal<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFLi87QhCEI/AAAAAAAACu0/f__vPVml7Qw/s1600/Moms+Best+Organic.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499707631299790914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 246px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 154px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFLi87QhCEI/AAAAAAAACu0/f__vPVml7Qw/s320/Moms+Best+Organic.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Get a coupon for a free box of Better Oats Oatmeal, by signing up <a href="http://www.betteroats.com/coupon/index.php">here</a>. The coupon will be sent via regular mail. </div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-55570108400642540872010-07-30T10:28:00.004-04:002010-07-30T10:34:06.463-04:00Events: Cincinnati Museum Center FREE Fridays TODAY!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFLiU9ffkiI/AAAAAAAACus/XzuwHGuUlsw/s1600/freefridaysheader_000.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499706944704713250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 58px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFLiU9ffkiI/AAAAAAAACus/XzuwHGuUlsw/s320/freefridaysheader_000.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>The <a href="http://www.cincymuseum.org/explore_our_sites/special_exhibits_events/special_events/FreeFridays.asp">Cincinnati Museum Center </a>will host a <a href="http://www.cincymuseum.org/explore_our_sites/special_exhibits_events/special_events/FreeFridays.asp"><strong>FREE</strong> Friday</a> <strong>today</strong>! You can experience three major attractions – the Duke Energy Children's Museum, the Cincinnati History Museum and the Museum of Natural History & Science – <strong>free of charge</strong> from <strong>4 to 8 p.m</strong>. </div><div></div><br /><div>This year the events includes access to <a href="http://www.cincymuseum.org/explore_our_sites/special_exhibits_events/special_events/FreeFridays.asp">Cincinnati Museum Center's </a>upcoming blockbuster exhibition America I AM: The African American Imprint! Each Free Friday will also feature live jazz music as part of Cincinnati Museum Center's Summer Performance Series.</div><div> </div><div></div><div>Mark your calendars now for the August and September <a href="http://www.cincymuseum.org/explore_our_sites/special_exhibits_events/special_events/FreeFridays.asp">Free Friday</a>...</div><div align="center"><strong>August 27<br />September 17</strong></div><div></div><div></div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-19812427692114337372010-07-29T12:33:00.002-04:002010-07-29T12:34:55.675-04:00Home Made Simple Coupon Booklet<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFGtdQeTfnI/AAAAAAAACuc/2YnESDun5As/s1600/home-made-simple-coupons.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499367338145971826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFGtdQeTfnI/AAAAAAAACuc/2YnESDun5As/s320/home-made-simple-coupons.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div>I love this booklet, it has great coupons. All you need to do is register <a href="http://www.startsampling.com/sm/101022/quickQuestion.iphtml?item=101022&source=">HERE</a> and wait for it to arrive!</div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-61882889075561863412010-07-29T08:15:00.001-04:002010-07-29T08:15:01.209-04:00The Knack @ Michaels: Free Family Fun Event - Saturday, July 31, 2010<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFFt7e2TjxI/AAAAAAAACuU/epS1qLH1mA8/s1600/knack.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499297488656633618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 117px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 75px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFFt7e2TjxI/AAAAAAAACuU/epS1qLH1mA8/s320/knack.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.theknackkids.com/EventView.aspx"><span style="font-size:85%;">The Knack @ Michaels</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> will be hosting a Crayola Summer Fun event on <strong>Saturday, July 31, 2010</strong> from <strong>10:00am – 2:00pm</strong>. Don’t miss this Free Family Event. Children will get to try out Crayola's new eco-friendly markers.</span></div><br /><div><br /><a href="http://www.theknackkids.com/EventView.aspx"><span style="font-size:85%;">Upcoming Free Family Events</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">:<br /><strong>August 28, 2010</strong> from <strong>10:00am - 2:00pm</strong> = Grandparents Day<br />Capture you baby's handprints in Crayola Model Magic. Ages 3 and up welcome. While supplies last.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>August 29 - September 4</strong> is <strong>Baby Week</strong>. You can check out the daily events </span><a href="http://www.michaels.com/art/online/static?page=store_events"><span style="font-size:85%;">here</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">.</span></div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-89536067455529306652010-07-29T07:53:00.000-04:002010-07-29T07:54:49.374-04:00The Cheesecake Factory: Half Price Cheesecake Slice - July 30th<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFFr245X1mI/AAAAAAAACuM/Otpv9fnbwHM/s1600/HalfPrice+Cheesecake+Factory.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499295210726217314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 94px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TFFr245X1mI/AAAAAAAACuM/Otpv9fnbwHM/s320/HalfPrice+Cheesecake+Factory.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">It's National Cheesecake Day tomorrow! In honor of this special occasion, </span><a href="http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/shareit/shareit"><span style="font-size:85%;">The Cheesecake Factory</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> is offering their cheesecake slices at half price (any flavor) when you dine-in. Yum-ilicous! If they have the pumpkin still, I recommend get that one. Go </span><a style="FONT-FAMILY: trebuchet ms" href="http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/shareit/shareit"><span style="font-size:85%;">here</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> to find a location near you.</span></div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-10811713580619043752010-07-23T13:30:00.000-04:002010-07-23T13:36:50.855-04:00In A Slump...If you haven’t noticed, over the past couple months I have been in this unmotivational slump. I haven’t exercised, keep track of my points, or even try to lose weight. I haven’t posted anything regarding my weigh in since November ’09. I am in desperate need of some motivation. I would really like to get the rest of the weight off.<br /><br />The 1st half of this year has been very stressful to say the least. Some things are getting better while others remain unchanged. I anxiously await the day my co-worker turns in her resignation! She’s been saying for 7 months (at least) that she was moving. That day can’t get here quick enough! I am attempting to find another job since it seems like she’ll be sticking around a while. I think that’s the biggest stressor in my life right now. I’ve gotten myself in a better financial position (even though I didn’t get any of the promotions I was promised – due to management changing 4 times in 4 months).<br /><br />Nothing seems to be getting me out of this slump. I need help! What motivates you?<br /><br />Here’s where I stand… I had lost nearly 35 pounds last year (prior to being hit with a LOT of stress). I have since gained that weight back. Last week, I was watching what I ate…not really tracking it and made sure I ate breakfast everyday. I lost 2.0 pounds. There are many more that need to come off but I guess that’s a start. I need to get the motivation to stick with it and to get to exercising again. I have a 5K that I will be running in September and another in November. I really need to get back to running so I can work towards beating the time of <a href="http://myservicetoyou.blogspot.com/2010/05/5k-recap-i-did-it.html">my first 5K</a> (November’s race is the same course).<br /><br />I will be back to report my progress - hopefully weekly.mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-9314301067923273172010-07-23T13:00:00.000-04:002010-07-23T13:01:07.227-04:00Kids Eat Free @ IKEA - July 23-25, 2010<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TEnICYbD-GI/AAAAAAAACuE/HVmKQyWS5S4/s1600/kids_eat_free.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497144763423651938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TEnICYbD-GI/AAAAAAAACuE/HVmKQyWS5S4/s320/kids_eat_free.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://info.ikea-usa.com/newlowerprices/?cid=us%3Eem%3E2010jul20%3Ehtml%3Enlpwk29">Kids Eat Free </a>at <a href="http://info.ikea-usa.com/newlowerprices/?cid=us%3Eem%3E2010jul20%3Ehtml%3Enlpwk29">IKEA</a> on July 23-25, 2009. Children 12 years and younger can eat free, choosing from any three kid-sized items to create a meal valued at $2.49. Choices include five meatballs, mac 'n cheese, PBJ sandwich, kids yogurt, two cookies, chocolate milk, and more. No adult purchase necessary!</div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-57905366540340820742010-07-23T12:45:00.000-04:002010-07-23T12:45:01.181-04:00Join the Club!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TEnEDebY-8I/AAAAAAAACt8/EXSdchuqyMg/s1600/asms.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497140384168999874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 123px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 95px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TEnEDebY-8I/AAAAAAAACt8/EXSdchuqyMg/s320/asms.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div>Until August 1st, you will receive a FREE $20 Sam’s Club gift card (check out <a title="facebook sams club" href="http://www.facebook.com/samsclub" target="_blank">Sam’s Club Facebook page</a>) with a new membership. The <a href="http://www.samsclub.com/sams/pagedetails/content.jsp?pageName=aboutSams">Advantage Membership </a>starts at $40.</div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-86136187814358719462010-07-23T12:30:00.000-04:002010-07-23T12:30:00.641-04:00Event: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic - Saturday, July 24, 2010<div><a href="https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Lowe's Build & Grow Clinics</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> will be a UFO on Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 10:00am-11:00pm. Be sure to register for the event. The event is open to the first 50 registered participants. If you haven't registered lately, they have updated their website and will only show you the locations that still have openings available. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Attend a </span><a href="http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Default.aspx"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic </span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">this summer and receive a coupon for a FREE Jr. Frosty from Wendy's.</span></div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497137078313073026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 193px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TEnBDDJ6uYI/AAAAAAAACt0/5EDU2FAkzSQ/s320/ebc6537749984b8f9e1f2fd4b5121e76.jpg" border="0" /></div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-48598071387750709152010-07-02T08:17:00.003-04:002010-07-02T08:20:34.251-04:00Old Navy - $1 Flip Flop Frenzy - Saturday, July 3rd<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TC3Zc4gyfkI/AAAAAAAACts/7ADN5ku_ahc/s1600/oldnavy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489282611063979586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TC3Zc4gyfkI/AAAAAAAACts/7ADN5ku_ahc/s320/oldnavy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Tomorrow, <strong>July 3rd</strong>, <strong>Old Navy</strong> will be having another <strong>$1 Flip Flop sale</strong>! This time you must print the coupon on their <strong>Facebook</strong> page to get the deal. The <strong>limit is 5</strong> per customer so take the whole family and get there early!</div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-44784782718185024852010-07-02T07:21:00.003-04:002010-07-02T07:24:54.343-04:00Home Depot Kids Workshop - Saturday, July 3, 2010<div><div><div>The Home Depot Kids Workshop for July will take place this weekend. Get the details <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?pn=Kids_Workshops&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&navFlow=3&searchRedirect=kids%20clinic&cm_sp=searchredirect-_-kids_workshop_lp-_-x-_-x">here</a>. </div><br /><div></div><div><strong>July 3rd @ Home Depot – 9am-noon: Periscope</strong></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489267884450381826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 206px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TC3MDrmgAAI/AAAAAAAACtU/gTAgECnf__A/s320/Left.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div></div><div>August's project will be a School bus pencil organizer It's scheduled for August 7th. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489268192528341378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/TC3MVnSAmYI/AAAAAAAACtk/cVVoxuRcW6Y/s320/Right.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-57806799311512229592010-05-26T11:00:00.002-04:002010-05-26T11:00:05.154-04:00TD Bank Summer 2010 Reading Program<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/S_0m-EdnjoI/AAAAAAAACs8/_rlc5sA916s/s1600/TDsummerReadingSideb145x74.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475575569744105090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 145px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 74px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/S_0m-EdnjoI/AAAAAAAACs8/_rlc5sA916s/s320/TDsummerReadingSideb145x74.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><p></p><p><a href="http://www.tdbank.com/summerreading/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">TD Bank</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> is offering a $10 banking bonus for kids who participate in the </span><a href="http://www.tdbank.com/summerreading/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">TD Bank Summer Reading Program</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> through September 30, 2010. Kids just need to read 10 books this summer to get a $10 bonus from TD Bank deposited into a new or existing Young Savers Account. Click </span><a href="http://www.tdbank.com/summerreading/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> for more information and to download your Summer Reading Book Log.</span></p><br /><div></div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-77184228816508006442010-05-26T11:00:00.001-04:002010-05-26T11:00:04.855-04:00Half Price Books - Feed Your Brain 2010 Summer Reading Program<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/S_0mZq3MmLI/AAAAAAAACs0/uhVQcqHG0Do/s1600/splashpg-header10.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475574944396777650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 98px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/S_0mZq3MmLI/AAAAAAAACs0/uhVQcqHG0Do/s320/splashpg-header10.gif" border="0" /></a> <div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Half Price Books is hosting the <a href="http://www.halfpricebooks.com/feed_your_brain.html">Feed Your Brain summer reading program </a>again this year. This program runs June 1st – July 31st, 2010 for ages 14 and under.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">1. Print your </span><a href="http://www.halfpricebooks.com/pdf/FYB09/generic-log-C.pdf"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Feed your Brain Log</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">2. Your child checks off each day for 5 days that they read more than 15 minutes.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">3. Fill out the log and have a Parent/Guardian sign off that they read.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">4. Bring your signed log into Half Price Book.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">5. Reward: a $3 Half Price Books shopping card.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">6. Repeat above steps for each week until July 31st.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:78%;">Note: Limit one per week, per child</span></em></div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036774980248589139.post-48518268310562298322010-05-26T11:00:00.000-04:002010-05-26T11:00:07.681-04:00Barnes & Noble's Summer 2010 Reading Program<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/S_0lXtwQ6qI/AAAAAAAACss/TqpTteJP0MY/s1600/21495_summerreading_hdr_2.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475573811301640866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 49px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QLupoNDN2RE/S_0lXtwQ6qI/AAAAAAAACss/TqpTteJP0MY/s400/21495_summerreading_hdr_2.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> </span><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Barnes & Noble's Summer Reading Program </span></a><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Here's How It Works:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">1. Kids (grades 1-6) read any 8 books.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">2. Kids use the </span><a href="http://images.barnesandnoble.com/pimages/resources/events/2010/summerreading/pdf/2010_PassporttoSummerReading.pdf"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Summer Reading Journal</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> to describe their favorite part of each book. A parent/guardian signs it when it's complete.<br /><br />3. Children bring their completed journal to a </span><a href="http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Barnes & Noble store</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;"> between May 25th & September 7th, 2010.<br /><br />4. We'll give them a coupon for a FREE book! They choose from a list of exceptional paperback titles.</span><br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">* * Eligible books will be listed on the coupon. Choices must be made from eligible stock. No special orders. Limit of 1 form per school-age child (grades 1-6), please. Incomplete forms will be ineligible for free books.</span></em></span> </div><br /></div>mom_of2boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.com0