Rock the Vote!

Just a reminder that if you didn't participate in early voting, please go out and vote. Your vote does count and does matter!

I was thinking something, wouldn't it be nice that the minute you vote it somehow transmits the 'vote' to your house cable or satellite so you don't have to watch any more election commercials. ROFL

Have a great day! I have a feeling it'll be a long night. LOL

Bloggy Winners~

Woo Hoo! We have three winners for the Chex Mix Indulgence Gift Baskets~

Before I announce the winners, first I'd like to thank everyone who visited my blog and welcome them back anytime! I love meeting new people out in the world and the blogs have been a great way to meet some really nice people! I tried to respond to as many of the posts as possible but I just didn't have a chance to with this week being Halloween and preparing the kids for all of their school activites. So thank you!

Second I'd like to thank Chex Mix for donating these awesome gift baskets. If you haven't had a chance to try the new Chex Mix bars, please consider going out to buy a box, or two, or three. :) I took one to my daughter's gymnastic practice because I was a bit hungry and did not eat prior to that. It was quite tasty and hit the spot. Just the perfect amount of chocolate and turtle goodness! My kids have enjoyed them as well, so they will be a new addition to my shopping list!

Third, I'd like to also let you know that in light of my new business (Scentsy), I'm planning something special for November. I hope that you will visit my website to take a peek around. These make great holiday gifts for your family and friends..........while you are looking don't forget to treat yourself. You will LOVE them, I promise! My hubby had a contractor over the other night looking at the curbs and he walked in and asked about the 'great smell' in our house! It's awesome!

http://www.noburncandles.com/

Now without further ado, our winners! I picked these by using the Randon Number Generator. Our three winners are:

Stephanie (centurytel.net)

Shannon (bellsouth.net)


Nicole (hotmail.com)

I've emailed each of you direct to congratulate you.......Please email me your mailing address so that I can get these out to you!

Thank you again for visiting! Isn't the Blog Carnival the best!

Scentsy!

I know, I know...........two posts in one day! It's a record, LOL~

I had to share some great news with you! I just signed up with an awesome company and can't be happier. I saw this company at a women's show in early October and then started to research it. I love burning candles BUT I detest soot and the ugly stains that burning candles can lead to. Not to mention the dangers of fire in a house!

So if you are a scent lover, like me, maybe take a look at my new home business. And then you'll see why I am SO excited!!

http://www.noburncandles.com/

Halloween~

Wow, where has the year gone? It's hard to believe we are getting ready for Halloween on Friday night. The kids go to a school where the classes hold fall parties in the classroom and a Character Parade (can't mention Halloween oh no! LOL). So the kids have picked out what they want to wear and have their books ready to go. To participate in the parade you must have a book to go with your costume. Shelby will be going as a pink kitty cat or Sleeping Beauty. I say this because one day it is the kitty and the next is Sleeping Beauty! Grandma and Papa came over on Sunday to see our new pool and brought the kids some Halloween treats. Her favorite treat was the new Sleeping Beauty DVD.

I just finished making treat bags for the kids classes. And on Thursday I am making cupcakes for my son's football team practice. He is in middle school and treat bags are a big no-no. LOL My baby is growing up so fast! They all are. I bought the cutest little football cupcake holders with little football toothpick holders. Adorable.

Putting them into the little containers............

And the final display.....................aren't they cute!

On Saturday we stopped over at a neighbor's house who gave Shelby this..........................adorable, huge dollhouse! Isn't it neat! It's taller then she is........LOL. She's been saying that her Barbie's are 'bored' and they don't have anything to do. So I had to laugh. We met Nancy and Skip at their Solar Open House and started chatting. They are super nice people and we are blessed by their kindness.

I'm heading out to the grocery store and to the store to get some warm sweatpants for the kids. We are experiencing a little cold spurt early this year. I know it's not cold to many of you but for Florida and for a 5 year old, 41 degrees (which is what it is right now here) is a bit chilly for our blood. LOL

Have a great day!

Boggy Carnival Time!!

It's a glorious fall day and it's a great time to give away some goodies!!! I'm so tickled today because the makers of Chex Mix Bars has graciously offered up some awesome gift baskets to THREE lucky winners!

A Chex Mix Bars Basket of Indulgence with a box of tasty Turtle Chex Mix Bars, chocolate candles, caramel lotion and spa essentials like a loofah, hand massager, nail brush and spa towel.

New Chex Mix Bars combine crunchy Chex pieces, pretzels and peanuts with chewy and indulgent ingredients like caramel and chocolate. And if that’s not enough, they have less than 150 calories per bar and provide at least 8 grams of whole grain per serving (48 grams recommended daily)!

The Bloggy Carnival Giveaway is an awesome time to visit other blogs and have a chance to win some great things! Here's the link to visit more blogs participating in the carnival.

In order to have your name in for one of the three gift baskets, please leave a comment for us! This giveaway is for US residents. Last day for entries will be Saturday at 9:00 a.m. The winners will be posted on my blog and will be emailed, so please make sure you have a working email. :)

Good Luck!!!

Headin' to the Farm!

On Tuesday Shelby's class went to the petting zoo and farm for a field trip. It was a glorious day outside. The weather was perfect, the kids were so good, and in the end it was a tiring day for all!

The kids started the field trip by boarding a charter bus to the petting zoo. I remember when we used to go on field trips we'd take the ole' yellow school buses. Now they take charter buses, which is actually more comfy, plus there are bathrooms! :) Always good for the little one's.

After arriving at the farm, the guide took them around to various animals to explain what the animal was and the feeding habits of the animals.

Feeding the goats. The kids were amazed at how the goats went right up to them and ate right out of their hands.

Riding a pony!

Milking a cow! The kid's couldn't figure out how 'this milk' went into the gallon's that are in our fridge. So cute!

Oh my lands, pumpkins pumpkins everywhere! Searching for just the right pumpkin!

And here it is!


Whew, what a day! Getting ready to get back on the bus and head back to school!

The kids are out of school tomorrow and they have asked to go see High School Musical 3! So I'm hoping that there isn't a mad rush at the theater's tomorrow afternoon. But we'll be there watching Troy, Gabrielle, and Sharpay celebrate their Wildcat's graduation!

Have a great weekend!

My First Blog Award!

The other day I was blessed with my first blog award! This is called a BFF Bloggy Award! Heidi you rock girlfriend!! I love the blog world because I've met some fantastic people, Heidi being one of them!!


The rule of this award is to award it to 5 people...........four of whom visit your blog often and one newbie. So here goes:

• 40 Pink Piggies
• Engraved in His Palms
• Pink, Green, and Southern
• A Walk in My Shoes
• Some Like it Southern
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  I would also give it back to Heidi in a heartbeat! I love reading her blog! :)
  
  
  
  
  Thanks again for the awesome award!!!