I'm Back and missing everyone

     Since I have last posted so much has changed in my life.  When I was here posting and telling how things were going I decided I wanted to get out of the house and get a part-time job.  SO I started work at Speedway working just a few days a week and before I knew it I was working 40+ hours a week.  After 1 year and 5 months I was promoted to Assistant Manager which for a brief moment was great.  

     As soon as I got out of training for the manager position Covid-19 was a thing and everything was closing down, but because everyone needs gas we were considered "Essential Workers".  I suppose the good news is that I did not lose my job like so many others did but I had to go to another district and work which was an hour drive one way.  If there was accident it cold take way more than 1 hour to get to work or home.  Covid has made life very difficult for everyone and it has caused a ton of stress on me and my family.   So in October I stepped back down to Cashier or Customer service representative so I could come back closer to home.

    In July I went to a virtual Pampered Chef party and had a blast.  It was held n Facebook, so we could party in our PJ's or in our work clothes but nobody ever saw us.  We played games, learned about new innovative products that just made life easier, and I learned about some fun and festive recipes.  We learned about easy week night dinners, fun things to cook with the little ones, and even healthy dinners .  I enjoyed the party so much that I decided to start selling it myself.  I have owned Pampered Chef products for years and I love every piece I own.  So why not share the great products that I love and want to tell the world about?  So, I decided to dive in and I setup an account.  I have been so happy working with PC and selling their products the last few months.

     Are you interested in Pampered Chef?  Maybe you've never heard of PC?  Check me out at Pampered Chef website and the great products they offer.  I would love to schedule an online party with you.  Stop by my Facebook page and ask me anything you would like to know, rather about the business, scheduling a party, or becoming a consultant yourself

Behind CLosed Doors Review

I received #BehindClosedDoors to review and give my thoughts on the book.  Because this was an advanced copy it had some of the reviews from

8 Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids

My Thoughts:
When I saw that this book was a prospect for review, I jumped on the opportunity.  Not only because it sounds like it would be a great tool in my toolbox of parenting but also because at that very moment I was having trouble with my daughter that just turned 12.  So of course I said Yes I would love to read the book and do a review.

Life with an Addict

     Can you recognize an addict on the street?  My guess is probably not, I know because it is like trying to judge if a man is a cheater or a woman is an abusive Mother, it is just something you can NOT look at someone and know.   As a community, or nation we tend to look at people and judge them, but the truth is you can't look at people and tell if they are sick, addicts, if they are a rapist, murderer, or even if they are homeless or hungry.

     I have seen what addiction can do to a person, and a Family and no good ever comes from any of it.  Now I say addicts and instantly everyone thinks drugs, but did you know that there are thousands of different types of addicts?  I will go through just a few of the addictions that we as a Nation suffer from today, and try and show you how these addictions affect not only you but your Family.

Facebook, Twitter, Social Media

I am sure this is one that we all can relate to in some form or fashion.  Within this addiction you can include your smartphone, computer, email, or even on-line shopping.  I you wake up in the morning and one of the first things you do is cheek your email, or Facebook, then guess what?  You are a social media junkie!  I will be the first to admit, when I get up in the morning, I get my oldest girl up for school, make my pot of coffee and then to the computer I go to see what is going on for the day. Once I check and see what's up then I play Candy Crush, my downfall for the computer pr phone, :(.  The downfall to this addiction is not only do you lose contact with the Family that you live with but sometimes this particular site or sites can lead to cheating on your spouse or mate.  When you go out to dinner next time, just take 5 minutes and watch the people sitting at the table, not talking to the ones they are with, and have their nose crammed into their phone.  Nowadays this addiction is starting at very young ages because chidren as young as 5 are getting their own tablets and smartphones and I think it hurts our community because now we don't now how to talk to other people face to face.

Shopping and Couponing

I have actually had people say to me that there is no such thing as an addiction of couponing or shopping but yes there is.  I myself love couponng, and shopping, however if you are buying things because just because you have a coupon, or they are on sale, then you may have a problem.  Especially if you don't need it, can't use it, know someone that you will give it to, or have somewhere to put it, then it is an apparent addiction.  I have what you would call a stockpile in my home, in fact my son calls it Jennie's Grocery store, LOL.

These are pictures of my Grocery store, excuse the pictures, I dropped my camera and now I have black spots.  I show these pictures to show you what couponing can do for you and your Family but to also say that what I have here are things that me and my family will use.  I don't just buy it because it is on sale or I have a coupon, although these are tempting times to buy.  Also if you are going over on your budget, then you stop and think about why you are purchasing these items.
This addiction carries a lot of positive because you are saving money but it gets bad when you are spending money you don't have, and you are buying more toothpaste (you already have 12 tubes) and not food for the next week.   You need to learn a little balance in making sure you have the needs meet then work more on the stockpile.  Eventually you'll have everything you need, and see where this can be a great thing.

Sex, Porn

 These are some that you can't look at someone and say yelp, they have a problem.  People with these addictions typically tend to hide them from embarrassment.  Sadly today if you watch TV you are being exposed to the porn much more than a society should be on a regular basis.  Personally I feel this desensitizes our society and I know for my family the things that we watch affect the way we feel and think.  What am I trying to say?  Well, if every movie that is shown is about a woman, who is being beaten by a man, then we start to think that it is normal.  Our children see this and the guys think that is how you treat a lady and the girls think that is the normal.  Now don't get me wrong, obviously there is still a difference in the movies we watch and porn, However do you know how easy it is to get FREE porn now?  I have a 12 year old daughter that had a tablet, unfortunately getting on these sites are so easy, and she found the, that now she has a completely wacked out idea of what me and her daddy do when we are in our room.  Now my fear is that when she gets older that she is going to feel that what she saw is normal and never really know what true love is. I honestly believe that some of these things are what develops rapists and murderers in a lot of cases, but it is just so easy to find now that it is horrible.

Alcohol and Drugs

This is one that just about every Family in America can relate to in some form or fashion.  While Alcohol is  legal is can be very devastating to families.  It does NOT affect just men or women or any particular age group, in fact I would say that this one that starts long before the legal age and by the time they are of legal age is has become an addiction. Alcoholism is also a family heredity that is a big problem. There are social drinkers, these are drinkers that have a drink in  asocial setting 1 or 2 times a year.  They generally

War on Drugs and YOU

     I am sure that in your community you have heard any Law Enforcement Officer referring to the term "War on Drugs", well do you know how this affects you, your family, or even your community?  I have watched a few things trend in and out, some drugs are more popular than others for a moment and then another takes over.  Have you noticed this trend in your area?

Drugs have been around for as long as the early 1800's, being used for medical purposes and recreational use.  But the question is how do you stop the illegal drugs from coming into your community, or even home?  I wish I had the answers but unfortunately if you will look at history of drug use in the United States you will see that about the time we think we are getting one drug off of the streets a more powerful and harmful drug is already being introduced.
 

Keeping Your Vessel Elevated with High-Quality Fixtures

Boat owners know that proper boat care often calls for keeping the vessel's bottom off the ground. If the boat is allowed to sit on damp or loose soil, the bottom could corrode and become damaged, making the boat unsafe to take out onto the water until it is fixed. When you want to keep your own boat off the ground in your garage or elsewhere, you can do so by investing in equipment like boat dock lifts and other equipment like chains or cables. You can find all of the gear you need to keep your vessel safe and intact when you shop online.


Sling Kits and More

One of the easiest and fastest ways to get your boat lifted involves using a sling. Building a sling can be quite simple when you purchase a kit from an online store. The kit comes with all of the components you need to put the sling together. It also comes with instructions for how to build the sling. Once it is built, you can elevate the boat and keep it secured when you are not using it.

You can also find wood mounts, central pipes, and clamps when you shop online. These fixtures also help you keep the boat off the ground while it is being stored or when you are making repairs to the sides and bottoms. These fixtures are designed to be safe to use and secure enough to hold the boat's weight. They also come with instructions on how to install and use them safely.


Getting More Information

If you are new to boating or using boat lifts, you may need some more information before you make your selection online. Many of your questions and concerns can be addressed when you read the website's blog. The blog is updated regularly for your convenience.

You can also use the contact option found online. The company has two ways for contacting it. You can email if you prefer or you can use the phone number listed at the top of the website. The website offers you several different ways to answer your own questions, however. You can access instructions to the products and also request an online quote if you need information about pricing.


Your boat can be kept safe and secure when it is elevated with lifts and slings. You can buy this gear when you shop online.

Winter Weather Threat, how do you prepare?

Here in the Eastern part of North Carolina where I live, we don't get much snow or any winter weather threats for that matter.  When we do it is almost ALWAYS ICE, not much is snow and if we do get snow it is generally a snow, ice, sleet, and freezing rain mix.  What kind of winter do you have where you are from?  How do you prepare for the threat of the storms?

Sometimes it takes a little prep for us simply because we don't get it enough to keep everything on hand and we don't think to prepare early.  Some of the ways we try to prepare for this great event though are as follows:

1.  Flashlights and batteries, as I said we get ice mainly and ice likes to take power lines down.  No power line, no power. Candles and matches also if you are just sitting in a room together, and they may just make you house smell nice while you wait for the power but DO NOT leave them burning if you are not able to get your eye on them or if you go to bed.
2.  Propane, Kerosene, Wood, Depending on what secondary heat source you have.   In my case I have a Kerosene heater and I will stock up on a little extra Kerosene in the event the power goes out we still have a source of heat to keep us warm.
3.  Extra blankets, the heat already feels like it is having to work in over drive so we keep extra blankets in the car, in case we break down or get stranded, and home, so we don't have to run the heat so high.
4.  Food, in the South for some reason everyone hears snow and they run to the store to buy ilk and bread.  It has become a joke among many other states, especially those that get a lot of snow, but it is what it is.  That being said, you need to have bottled water, can foods that don't necessarily have to be warmed up to eat, peanut butter, bread, any kind of food you and your family will eat that dosen't have to be kept cold or heated up.
5.  Non-electric can opener, for the obvious of opening those cans of food, when the power goes out.
6.  Clean, and warm clothing, done properly you can layer your clothes to keep warm and not feel quiet so wrapped up and still stay really warm.  This is a practice we try to do even whe it is just cold out side.
7.  Charge all cell phones, and tablets, your cellphone may be the only way you can call and check on another family member or if you have to leave call for emergency help.  Tablets and other smart devices can be used to get the up to date info on what is going on with the weather.  Also can be a form of entertainent, LOL
8.  Fill up your gas tank before hand, If the power goes out and you have to get to the emergency room you need to know you have enough gas to get there, in major traffic and if for some reason your car was to break down, you could leave the car running while keeping warm. 
9.  board games, sounds silly right?  Not really, now days most "Board Games" still have some type of electronic you need so get some old fashioned board games to keep the family entertained while waiting for the storm to blow over. 
10.  Medications, make sure you have enough to get through the storm.  If you are going to run low call your Doctor or pharmacy and let them know.  They can make previsions for you so you don't have to do without.  Also you want to keep all your needed meds in one place, maybe an old make-up bag in case you have to leave home in a hurry you can just grab the bag and go.
11. Baby formula, diapers, wipes, baby food, I don't have a baby so I tend to forget this sometimes but a big one if you do a little ones.  You don't want to have to get out in the storm for diapers when you could have prepared yourself in advance. 

Most of these are NOT just for your home, in fact it would be a great idea to have a few of these on hand in your vehicle.  There is nothing like being stranded on a highway, cold, no food, and no water to drink.  Make a home and car emergency kit and this can be for any storm.  Biggest thing to remember here is, if it is something you and your family enjoy and it is non-perishable then get it together in your storm kit. 

Did I miss something that you would like to add?  Leave a comment and let me know what are some other things that you feel is needed.  Personally I think I need a stock pile of chocolate, you know for the long days of hyper kids, no school, and to add to my coffee or hot chocolate <3. 

Chicken Casserole with a twist

I love to cook for my Family and sometimes I actually make something that just wows me.  So I would like to share with you my simple recipe for Chicken casserole and then a little twist my husband added.

Chicken Casserole:
5 Leg Quarters or whole chicken
Cream of chicken soup
peppridge farm Stuffing (blue bag)
Salt and Pepper
Chicken Broth (made from boiling chickens)

Boil your leg Quarters until done, I usually let them cook until they almost fall off the bone.  Remove from water/broth and place into a separate bowl to cool.  While you are waiting for the chicken to cool down so you can handle it, I like to take my casserole dish nd put a layer of Cream of Chicken soup in the bottom of the dish.  Once the chicken is cooled down, you can start de-boning the chicken and putting the chicken into the prepared casserole dish.  Once you have removed all fat, bones, and any other part of the chicken you'd rather not eat, I usually like to take a little bit of the broth and pour over top of the chicken.  Salt and pepper to taste, remember you can always add more at the table but you can't take any away!  Then add another layer of Cream of chicken soup, now here is where I can't tell you how much to add because I like my casserole a little juicy.  So I add about 4 cans but this is up to you.  Place your stuffing mix in a bowl, melt butter and a little of the broth in the microwave.  Once it is melted, pour it over the stuffing mix.  Again here I don't want it soaked but I want the entire bowl to be mixed well.  Then put a layer of the stuffing mix over top of the casserole and bake in the oven.  I bake mine at 400 for about 30 to 45 minutes.  This depends on the size of the dish you are using, you are only cooking until it is golden brown.  Once it is done too perfection, remove from the oven and allow it to cool down at least 10 to 15 minutes so the cram of chicken soup isn't runny.  I use a sppon, scoop and serve.

Now I told you in the beginning that my husband added a new twist to this recipe, so let me share...

I bought some of the flour tortillas because he likes the sausage Burritos (recipe coming soon) and I tend to keep these on hand most of the time.  Now he is a bread eater, but this time he took a tortilla and put him some casserole in it, rolled it like a soft taco, and ate it.  He said it rocks.  Now you have to understand that while my husband will eat chicken he is NOT a fan of it because he worked in chicken houses growing up.  So now he had rather not have but.  He came back to the casserole about 5 times last night, so I know he really enjoyed this one! 

If you get a chance to try this recipe, come back and let me know what you think.  This is a great alternative to soup on a really cold day or night, and feeds a family of 5 to 6 maybe more depending on how much your Family can eat.

Powerball 1-13-16

Do you play the powerball?  I never have before but last Saturday night I gave my husband $5.00 and told him to buy us a ticket or 2.  So he came home with 2 tickets, and of curse as we all know, I did NOT win.  At least not at first glance, no I didn't win thousands, hundreds, but I did win.  We had one ticket that 13 as the powerball, and little did I know that, that was all I needed to get a little money back.  So I took my ticket to cash in on my $4.00 win and come to find out it was a $12.00 win.  So now you ask what did I do with the money, well I had a scrath off that was worth $5.00 totaling $17.00.  We had $7.00 invested in tickets so I got my $7.00 back and bought 5 more numbers for a total of $10.00 for the lottery tonight.  As of 1-12-16 it was at $1.5 BILLION dollars, Hello, I'm game.  Will I win, who knows but I know you can't win it if you ain't in it!

Good Luck and if you win or have won anything, let us know.  I get excited over the small wins just as much as the big wins.  Gotta go get one more ticket, we'll see how we do!

The Movie 13 Hours, Will you watch it?

“Faith teaches you how to live with courage, how to live with honor, gives you something to strive for.  To me, that’s the American spirit.”

“I’ve always had that strong relationship with God.  And that’s what’s gotten me through in life.”-13 Hours





Have you heard about the Benghazi attacks?  Did you know that there was a movie made about what happened in those 13 hours?  Well, yes there was and I have the trailer/feature here for you to view.  The movie  "13 Hours" starts in Theaters January 15, 2016, and tells a story of the men that were involved in this attack and told from their perspective.  I haven't seen the movie yet myself and have only watched this clip, but I have to admit, it looks like it is going to be a really good movie.



Maybe I can get my husband to take me to the movies this weekend so we can watch it.  If I get the chance to watch the movie, I will def come back and do a review of the film.  Rather you follow politics or not, I feel like this may be one of those, everyone needs to watch films.



What are your thoughts on the Benghazi case?  The only thing I ask is that no matter what anyone posts or comments that we respect each others opinions and keep it clean.  We all have our opinion and only a select few really knows what happened.  Thank you and please enjoy the movie.  If you get a chance to go to the theater, please come back here and let us know what you think or thought about it. 

At What age is TOO Old?

     I look around and I see all the little Ladies that look like they are about to pop any day now, and I ask myself at what age is it too old to have another baby?  Between me and my husband we have 3 girls and a son, but if it was up to him, he would have more!

     What are your thoughts on this?  I'm not even sure if it is possible for me to have another child and I think that I would just enjoy playing with others babies.  That being said, on top of our own children I babysit a 3 year old and she is going to have a little Sister in January.  Not only will I have mine, my 3 year old, but also I get to keep and play with the tiny new baby when she is about 2 weeks old.  I think I get the best of both worlds with the exception that I did LOVE being pregnant.  I play with little Melody (new baby) all day long, and her Mommy and Daddy get to sit up with her at night.  Who could ask for abetter situation and to top it all off, I get paid to do this!

     Just not really sure I want to go through the whole delivery process again.  I am 38 years old and the last 2 babies were both C-Section, and neither were planned surgeries.  Don't get me wrong, I Love everyone of my babies, and wouldn't trade anything about the entire process of getting them here, but I have fears about having another baby! After I had my son, which is now 16 years old, I was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer and I had to a Cervical Colonization Surgery done.  I was told that I may never be able to carry another baby to full term, however 5 years later I delivered my first baby girl.  She is now 10 years old and she was actually about 4 days over do.  Now what I haven't told you yet is that my son weighed 9 pounds 5 ounces and my baby girl was 7 pounds and 4 ounces.  With each baby they got smaller and shorter, and my pregnancies were harder and harder on me.  If all my pregnancies were like my son, I could have had babies and just passed them out to the loving couples who couldn't have a baby, because I was never sick or anything,  The only thing I didn't like about his was I gained 200 pounds from conception to delivery. With the girls I was so sick all the time and with each pregnancy it got worse. 

None of this changes for my husband, he still tells me that he wants another baby.  But I'm still not sure about this.  What are your thoughts?  Is there an age that you shouldn't be thinking about having a baby but more so looking forward to grandbabies?



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Couponers and where to find the deals!

Are you a couponer? Or maybe you are trying to figure out how to get started.  I myself am not what you would call the Extreme Couponer, however I always enjoy saving a buck and getting things I need. I started couponing about a year ago thinking that since I stay home that maybe I could take this time to add a little income to our Family.  Now, I babysit an 11 month old and a 4 year old, plus I have a 17, 11, and 6 year old of my own and I take care of y mother that just went through pneumonia and fell before Thanksgiving.  I also clean houses for 2 ladies and have a husband that never has to need for much of anything.  I take care of my house and the yard work,  and do all the grocery shopping.  With that being said, I don't really consider my self a stay at home mom, I am more like the everything else mom.  I never seem to have time to really take care of me at times,because I am so busy taking care of everyone else and in my spare time I clip coupons and blog.  Yes, my blog sometimes is that getaway that is much needed.

Now onto where to find the coupons for the weekly sales! 

1.  Magazines generally have coupons in them, these are sometimes higher value coupons with extended expiration dates on them.
2.  Sundays paper, unless it is a holiday weekend like Christmas, there can be as many as 5 inserts in a paper each week.
3.  Internet coupons, now these coupons can be found from numerous sources!  If you are on Facebook, then liking a companies page may trigger a coupon, you can find them on blogs, almost any social media groups, and websites.  My favorite place to get printable coupons is at MyPoints, I not only get great savings but I earn points for every coupon I print and use.  There are also Coupons. com and other coupon printing sites.
4.  Order them, You can order individual coupons or the entire inserts depending on the site.  I have never tried one of these sites so I CAN NOT vouch for them.  I know of others whom have asked about them and tried them with no problems, however I haven't taken this avenue yet.  I usually just google search when I am looking for coupons.
5. Email the company, a lot of the times you can email a company and tell them how great their products are, or be blunt and tell them you are looking coupons, they may send you a 1.00 off of an item or a FREE item.  Naturally I love the free coupons but I love any savings so I am grateful for what they send.  Not all companies will send you coupons, they may email it to you or send you to their facebook page, but none the less it is savings.
 6.  Friends and Family, this sounds like an obvious answer but a lot of people don't a;ways think about the obvious. 
7.  Store websites i.e. Dollar General has a tab for coupons.  You sign up for this site and use your phone number at checkout, Harris Teeter and Food Lion have store cards that you can load coupons to the card, and they come off at the register.
8.  Store Loyalty cards, by using these cards you save an automatic amount off.  Maybe Pepsi's are buy 2 get 3 Free with your card and $4.99 each without it.  These savings add up quick.

Once you get your coupons together you need to think about what stores you have available in your area.  It may be Wal-Mart, Target, Food Lion, r a Harris Teeter.  Once you have your intended store in mind, you can go online to the store website and get the coupon policy.  If you have a Dollar Tree, they too accept coupons but you need to know the policy before you attempt to use the coupons there. 

To get your coupons organized, this one is up to the individual.  I personally have a binder with baseball card inserts.  There is no rhyme or reason to the order they are in but this works for me.  I also have a notebook that I write all my sales and deals in to make it easier when I go to the store.  You will need a calculator, pen/pencil, notebook and coupons to get started.

Now to find the best deals, get your local store sales papers.  You can find these usually in the Sundays paper.  If  you don't get the Sundays paper most of the time you can find the weekly circular on their website.  Once you get to the site, make sure you put in your zip code and choose which store you are looking for info on.  For example I have 5 Wal-Marts available in my area, once I put in my zip code then I choose which store is closest or the one I am going to.
 The most important thing to remember when looking for great deals is to know what the normal price of items are.  If they have say drinks buy 2 get 3 free and the reg price is $6.99 at one store and another store has them for 5/$10.00 then obviously the 5/10 is going to be the better deal.  Most stores are pretty competitive in sales and coupon policies make a huge difference in what you can save. 

There are also pages on Facebook like Harris teeter deals and couponing at food lion that help break sales down with the available coupons.  These ladies
put a lot of time into getting these together and it really saves you and me both a lot of time and headaches of doing the math yourself. 

If you can think of any other ways to save with coupons please share so other readers can save too.  If I can think of anything else I will update as I can think of them.  This is just a heads up and beginners guide to getting started. 
Enjoy and we always enjoy reading and hearing about the savings you have made!





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Guilty or Not Guilty, only he knows now!

Before I get started just let me say, that this article is my opinion.  There will be links to news articles,pictures and videos.  The pictures and videos were NOT taken by me and there will be a link back to those such articles.

 First let's start with what we KNOW!  This is a picture that circulated around on Facebook after hearing the name Kenneth Stancil, however this is NOT him. This is actually a picture of Kenneth Stancil Jr, his Father.  Kenneth Morgan Stancill III had no criminal record until April 13, 2015 in which time he went to Wayne Community College and fired one shot killing Ron Dwight Lane.  This isn't the kid I knew, and is the reason I am writing this post.  The Morgan I knew was a cute little blonde kid who participated in everything we did in Cub Scouts, he went on to Boy Scouts and finished up as an Eagle Scout.  He was an A,B student, quiet and didn't bother anyone. 

PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

Do you know someone with PTSD?  Do you know the signs or symptoms?  Did you know that not just War Veterans suffer from PTSD? Anyone that has suffered a traumatic experience can suffer from PTSD.  I am going to share my story with you, I suffer from PTSD and I also have a really great friend that suffers also.  Here are our stories:

My friends name is Cathy, she just turned 55 years old, divorced twice and has a live in fiance now.  A few years ago she worked as a lead car or escort service for wide heavy loads, mainly moving mobile homes, and then she would assist her boyfriend at the time in setting the mobile homes up.  In other words she did more than just escort them from place to place.  One bright sunny day, she was working with them, they had arrived at location to set the mobile home up and she was assisting in mobile home set-up.  Her Boyfriend was moving the mobile home to set in place and was backing it up.  What he didn't know and she didn't notice, was that he was getting very close to her.  I can't really tell you how it all happened other than it happened so fast neither one ever saw it happen.  By the time they realized what had happened it was too late.  I'm sure you're asking well what happened?  She got pinned between the mobile home and a truck.  As he was backing up he was pinning her in and she couldn't even scream to stop him.  This incident nearly ripped her leg off.  In fact, the Doctor's told her that 1/4 inch more and she would have lost her leg, 1/2 inch more and it would have probably killed her.  If she never had anything to thank God for, Now she does.  That was just a few years ago and now she has trouble doing minor things, such as cleaning her house, walking, standing for any amount of time, and driving.  Most of these things because of the damage done to her leg, but the PTSD comes in when she is driving, and an 18 wheeler or heavy traffic, she reverts back to that day.  She literally does no more driving on account of this accident and has been in therapy ever sense. 

My story, I have shared with you before.  I was married to an abusive man for 3 years. He beat me daily rather I needed it or not.  I have been tied to a chair, and told that I would never see the sin come up, I have been threatened to have my nipples cut off, and I have had a gun put to my head on many occasions.  Now, when my husband and I get into any kind of disagreement, for whatever reason I feel like I am back with my first husband, and though David, my now husband, as never laid his hand on me, I still revert back to those feelings from the past.  It has caused many problems in my now relationship and as I look back in my relationships between that marriage and this one, I see where it was a problem for me then.  I have a hard time trusting Men in genral, yes this includes my dad that has done nothing but been there for me.  There are times I feel that if I wasn't here that the world be in a better place. I have trouble dealing with everyday life events, and being aroud crowds that never before bothered me.   With all of this being said, no I don't see a therapist.  Even with insurance I can't afford it, so I rely on Family, friends, and my blog to talk this out.  I have a pretty good support system, but when things get really bad, even they can't do anything about it. 

I shared these stories with you for one reason, I just want everyone to know that PTSD is NOT just for Military men and women.  PTSD is not just for a certain race, ethic, religion belief, or gender, it can target anyone that has suffered a traumatic event in their life.  There isn't really anything that you can do for them except be a friend, a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, and a support system that they need.

HCF (happy, Calm, Focused) Review

The advantage HCF® Happy, Calm & Focused® has over other brain supplements is simple. Typical brain supplements and memory nutrients usually rely on high-dose "50-ingredients-in-one" glorified multi-vitamins or just herbs to artificially stimulate or inhibit your brain’s "feel good" neurotransmitter levels. HCF supports feeding your brain’s own neurotransmitters with the foundational building blocks—F&Q amino acids. So you can stay at your best longer without fear of crashing. In other words, you can get the happiness, calmness, or focus you need to turn possibility into reality, whether you’re shooting for a championship or just trying to make it through your long work day.

     The above are the facts shared from F&Q website, Now I would love to give you my findings and results on the product.  I received a 90 day supply of the HCF supplements, at first I really was thinking this isn't going to work for me.  However, I gave it a shot and took the supplements as directed. It was NOT and immediate response that I noticed or really anyone else noticed, but within time I realized, that normally when I would have been so frustrated with things or angry and wanting to scream, I was really calmer and not so angry but Happier.  I know that sounds a little cliche but it really was working for me. 

Here are a few examples of times when I found this product really worked for me.

1.  Monthly Cycle: Most women will tell you this is a time when you really just need to stay away, but for me it is a don't look at me, don't talk to me, in fact just forget that I even exist.  It is a very painful and miserable time for me and cranky doesn't begin to explain how bad in can be.  I have been known to say ugly things to people I love and care deeply for in this great moment of my life, and YES, the HCF has actually seemed to curved this for me, I am no where as grumpy, angry, or sadistic as I have been in the past.
2.  Full Moon:  We have all heard the horror stories of the crazies coming out during a Full Moon, well now you have officially meet one of those crazies.  It is almost as if I have a split personality and during a full moon I lose it.  On one occasion I ended up getting in some real trouble, that now I look back on and go Really?  The HCF has helped me stay more focused and not as upset with life on this occasion also.
3.  Kids: Need I really say more?  My 17 year old son is ADHD and Bipolar, my 11 year old daughter is ADHD and ODD (Opposition Defiance Disorder) and then I have a 7 year old.  I also babysit an 11 month old and a 4 year old.  It takes a lot of patience that I never seem to have to deal with what they seem to throw at me but with HCF I can manage.  In fact some days you would think someone on my house was deaf because they has been known to be a lot of screaming but not when Mama is taking HCF.
4. Life and Housework:  Life in general can be very stressful, and I never seem to have enough time in my day to get housework done.  With HCF I am much more focused and seem to stay on one thing instead of jumping jobs and not getting anything done.  at the end of the day now, I see where something has been accomplished.  Also I don't seem to be as stressed over what I consider the stupid stuff and can focus more attention to the important things.

These are just a few examples that I am sharing eith you today, I promise I am a happier person, not only do I think so but my Family would agree.  Growing up I was that happy little person but asan adult I have things that seem to cause stress and now I don't have to worry about them anymore.  I can be the Happy person I used to be even though the problems are still there, I am just more adapted to deal with them now.

If you are a person that suffers from depression, can't seem to get focused on the task at hand, everything just gets on your nerves, and you are jumpy at times not needed, then I completely recommend this product to you.  As with any medication or vitamin you should talk to your Doctor before taking and take them as recommended to get the best results.  Want to know where you can order your very own bottle of HCF?  You can order it at Amazon, and from the HCF website.  Give it a try and let us know what you thought of the product? Did it work for you?  Would you recommend this product to your family and friends?  Let us know what your family noticed about you first, and I hope this works as well for you as it did for me!

Chickdees, Bumbelbeez, Pussy Willow Trees, AndTwo and a Half Review and giveaway

Chickadees, Bumbelbeez, Pussy-Willow Trees and Two-And-A-Half, by Jeffrey Politsky, is a children’s book of adventure. It is recommended for ages 4-9.

“Kids who still have their parents read to them really like the book, as do kids who are independent readers,” says Dr. Politsky. “The reviews of parents and children who have read the book are very favorable: adults really like the message and the children just love the story. I hope many more children will get to read it.”

Synopsis:

Children love to explore; it’s intuitive. And they tend to struggle when asked to confine their activities and behaviors to our adult-imposed rules and paths. Chickadees, Bumbelbeez, Pussy-Willow Trees and Two-And-A-Half is a vibrantly and exceptionally well-illustrated adventure book meant to inspire children to follow their urges to explore and to appreciate diversity. The book starts off when “One day a little brown monkey with dazzling olive green eyes, a friendly smile, and a long curly tail asked his father if there was more to the life than just hanging around with other monkeys and eating bananas.” Before long he meets a lovely grey cat and a majestic blue pelican each on their own quests. Together, they explore a foreign island and when their journey takes them into a private swath of land, they befriend a local dog who takes them further than they ever imagined.

Chickadees, Bumbelbeez, Pussy-Willow Trees and Two-And-A-Half emphasizes several significant values, which help us subsist and ultimately thrive: learning through independent exploration, the need for friendship, the importance of respect and tolerance for other cultures, languages, and lifestyle diversity, along with a healthy understanding of the powers of mother nature. 

About the Author:

Dr. Jeffrey Politsky grew up in Toronto, Canada. He obtained undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Toronto and his medical degree at the University of Western Ontario before moving to Vancouver for his residency training in Neurology. He moved to Boston in the late 1990’s to complete his epilepsy fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and has lived in the United States ever since. Today, Dr. and Mrs. Politsky live in New Jersey with their two children and two giant schnauzers. While he has written numerous articles and chapters related to the neurologic sciences, Chickadees, Bumbelbeez, Pussy-Willow Trees and Two-And-A-Half is Dr. Politsky’s first serious non-academic venture.

Dr. Politsky began writing Chickadees, Bumbelbeez, Pussy-Willow Trees and Two-And-A-Half on Formantera, one of the Balearic Islands in the western Mediterranean Sea off of the east coast of Spain.

“As I began pondering what makes free-form travel so interesting, I decided to try and create a story that would be appealing to youngsters. All of my back-packing adventures, like so many other travelers, had common themes: selecting a location, landing in a foreign place and feeling very foreign, attempting to understand the culture and fit in, survival, discovery, problem solving, raw happiness. I incorporated several of my own experiences in the text,” says Dr. Politsky. “I decided to weave into the story the linguistic nuances that my grandfather used when he would joke with my brother and me when we were youngsters - in essence we would ask him a question and he would answer using neologisms and in a manner that made absolutely no sense at all and then start laughing in a jolly fashion, quite amused with himself. I cherish my memory of my grandfather. His good nature and terminology stuck, much of it is incorporated in the book. In fact, some of his favorite expressions make up the book’s title.”

Dr. Politsky’s grandfather died in 1989 of complications related to multi-infarct dementia.

Tony Santiago illustrated the book with Dr. Politsky’s children and grandfather individually represented in the characters.

In 2011, Dr. Politsky’s wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is fine now; but the process was quite an ordeal. Anyone who has been through this or a similar experience understands this. Dr. Politsky sees and treats patients every day with epilepsy and related neurologic & medical conditions - in many cases illnesses appear like an unexpected storm and can turn people's lives upside down and inside out like a tornado. By the end of 2012, Kim had been diagnosed, treated, and had achieved full physical recovery.

Fifty percent of the proceeds of the sale of each book will be donated equally to research programs dedicated to the study of dementia and memory dysfunction, and to the study of breast cancer.

To purchase a copy of the book, go to http://jumpservicesllc.com/projects.html

My Thoughts: 

First let me say that I have a 7 and 11 year old, both girls.  My 7 year old is in the process of learning to read for herself and finds some of the words very challenging in the book, but enjoys reading it for herself and being read to her.  Hailey, my 11 year old, likes to play school and of course she is ALWAYS the school teacher, and she reads this book to Riley.  Because it is a Chapter book it is more than we can do it one night but we have been reading a chapter a day.  It gives the girls something to look forward to tomorrow night.

There are 14 chapter in the book, with titles such as:Monkey Business, Nature's Bounty:Jungle Snacks, The Final Act:Believing in Magic.  This story takes you on adventures to different languages, places, and gives you an aspect of really being there with the characters. One of my favorite parts is in the end when they find the treasure and what they gain from the treasure.  Now, I can't tell you the ending because you will have to read it for yourself, You may just find a little hidden secret in there for you.   Even though this book was designed for 6 to 9 year olds, I must admit that at 39 I have enjoyed reading it as much as the girls have. 

If you would like to win a copy of the book, just leave me a comment telling me what kind of bedtime routines do you have with your Children.  We have to do a story a night for school and bedtime so we get a lot of reading in everyday!
 

Amazingly Beautiful Review & giveaway

Amazingly Beautiful AM Moisturizer and PM Revitalizer use a rare combination of live fruit, nut and plant oils to nourish, cleanse, hydrate, and protect your skin. This will give you the appearance of glowing, radiant, youthful skin the way nature intended. Use AM in the morning and PM at night to help your skin stay amazingly beautiful. Now you can be in better control of your skin's condition and be more confident.

• Great for all skin types – oily, dry, normal, combination
• Live ingredients from cold-pressed oils – nutrients are not cooked away
• Apply once in morning and once in evening
• Multi-functional skin care treatment saves you time and money
• 1-Year, 100% Money Back Guarantee
• 10% of all product sales go to RefugeForWomen.org

What Makes Amazingly Beautiful Different?
• All-in-one product: anti-aging serum, cleanser, moisturizer and more – save time and money with just two products
• Live botanical ingredients - cold pressed; nutrients not cooked away
• No chemicals – 100% pure and natural ingredients
• Customized label with your name
• Internal dropper - no costly spills

Ingredients:
Amazingly Beautiful AM Moisturizer Ingredients: 100% Pure Botanical oils of almond, orange, lemon, avocado and olive.
PM Revitalizer Ingredients: 100% Pure Botanical oils of almond, orange, lemon, evening primrose and apricot.

Contains no preservatives, parabens, petrochemicals, synthetic ingredients, colorings, fragrances, GMOs, alcohol, dyes or additives of any kind.
All ingredients are "live" – they are cold-pressed, and never cooked. This means that their nutrients haven't been cooked away; they are still intact, just the way nature intended. They retain their original integrity and composition, so they provide the maximum benefits to your skin.

Directions:
Amazingly Beautiful AM Moisturizer Directions – Each morning, place 2 to 3 drops in the palm of your hand, and using your middle finger, gently spread over your entire face including neck and forehead in a circular motion. Do not rub in. (You will need more than 2-3 drops for the first few weeks.)

Amazingly Beautiful PM Revitalizer Directions – Each evening, place 2 to 3 drops in the palm of your hand, and using your middle finger, gently spread over your entire face including neck and forehead in a circular motion. Do not rub in. (You will need more than 2-3 drops for the first few weeks.)

My thoughts,

First let me say that I have taken plenty of time to review this product for you.  I should have had this review up months ago but I wanted to make sure that I gave you the best review possible with the best answers I have.

When I first received my samples of amazingly Beautiful I was very skeptic, You know there are so many products that promise younger looking skin in so many days, Well I will not tell you that it is guaranteed younger looking skin.  I can tell you that after using the product I was amazed.  I don't like taking a lot of time to do face washes, scrubs, and make-up, I like the natural look and with taking care of my Family and work I don't have hours each week to do Beauty treatments for myself.  With the Amazingly Beautiful products it only takes about 2 minutes and the results rock,  My skin more ALIVE than it has ever been.  At first I didn't take much notice but I started getting comments and questions about what are you doing different.  Are you on some special diet, or are you taking vitamins for your skin?  My answer was always the same, NO.  I didn't even think about it for a while that I was even using these oils so I was a little confused as to what others were seeing.  Once I realized, Hey Silly you're using the oils I told everyone I came in contact with that questioned me about it.  Even my Husband has noticed the change, and we all know that men don't notice such things in their wife, LOL.

Rather you have oily skin, dry skin, or combination skin, you really need to give this a try.  My skin changes with the weather, and it makes it hard because I have to have different products for every season.  Not with Amazingly Beautiful, it adapts to you so you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars on all the other products out there.  Because Amazingly Beautiful is so confident in what their product can do for you. I have 3 bottles of the A.M. moisturizes to give away.

Here is all you have to do to be in the running for a free sample, like Southern Mom of 4 on Facebook, leave a comment saying you did and what kind of routine do you have now, and make sure you leave me an email address so you can be contacted.  This giveaway is available to USA, Canada, Europe,and Australia ONLY.  You MUST be 18 years or older. Share this with your friends on Twitter, Google +, Facebook, etc so everyone can see just how great this product is.  Good Luck to each of my readers... This will conclude on October 11, 2015 and I will announce the winners on October 12, 2015.  IF you have any questions please feel free to contact me!

Selecting Smaller Accessories for Your Professional Use

Sometimes the biggest of jobs go a lot smoother and faster when you have the smallest of accessories on hand. When your job requires that you haul heavy equipment or supplies, you may need to have such small items available throughout the day. Rather than see what local dealers have in stock, you can find small accessories like rigging hardware online. When you shop online, you can see firsthand all of the different styles and shapes in which this hardware is available. You can also select the quantity that you need to let you get the job done right every time.

Some of your work may call for you to use shackles. When you want a range of shackle sizes from which to choose, you can find an array on the website. By clicking on the picture, you can see screw pin shackles that are made domestically, as well as those that are imported. You can then decide what size and style best suits your commercial purposes. These screw pin shackles are available in very small sizes as well as larger sizes for more heavy duty hauling purposes. You can use the links and the measurements on the left of the page to conduct your equipment search.

You also may need hooks to use for your everyday hauling purposes. The hooks, like the screw pin shackles, are available online for purchase. You can also find hooks that come in every size and even colors for your professional use. When you consider these hooks, you will see that they are made from heavy steel that is resistant to a lot of wear and tear, such as rusting and cracking. These hooks can last you for years and allow you to get a good return on your investment.

When you plan on being a repeat shopper of hardware on this site, you may be persuaded to set up an account so that your shipping and payment information is stored securely. You can also find specials online each month that will allow you to save money on your purchases. These sales can let you get what you need without making a dent in your profits. Your everyday hauling and heavy duty work may go better when you have small accessories on hand to use each day. You can find these items for sale when you shop online.

Keeping Your Recreational Vehicle in Good Repair

People who take the time to buy themselves a golf cart often come to realize quickly how hand these little vehicles can be. They can be taken out on a golf course, but they can also be used to travel around a small lot of property or even taken along a residential street to the corner convenience store. When you want to keep your own cart in the best condition possible, you may be unable to find the components you need at your local auto parts dealer store. You can do the repairs yourself and get the components you need by shopping online for items like club car golf cart parts.

The parts available for purchase include those that are vital and those that are considered to be accessories. For example, just like a regular car your golf cart utilizes a battery as its source of power. When the battery runs lows or dies, you must replace it. Rather than shop around at local stores, you can find your cart' s battery quicker by shopping online. You can also find parts like battery cables and starters that will ensure your cart starts every time.

Your cart also utilizes pedals to control its transmission. When the pedals break or wear out, you have no way to control the speed at which you are traveling. You also have no way to drive the cart at all. When you are confident that you can fix the pedals yourself, you can find the pedal parts you need online. These parts can be shipped directly to your home. They also should come with details about how these components can best be used during your repairs.

Along with buying parts for vital repairs, you also can find components that make will make your cart customized for your personal use. For example, during the chillier months of the year, you may want to keep your hands and legs warm while you are traveling in your cart. You can find cart heaters that you can install on your cart. You can also find carts that you can install behind your vehicle that are wide and sturdy enough to haul heavier items like a full set of golf clubs. Your golf cart can last for years and be a great asset to you if you take care and repair it with quality parts.

Back to School W/ Orkin Household Pests

About Orkin Household Pests 101

 Back-to-school time is a great time to #LearnWithOrkin about pest prevention. Take the Pest Prevention Pop Quiz to find out if you know how to think like a pest!

At Orkin, we use the latest technology and unparalleled training to develop an effective treatment that's right for your needs. To learn more about our pest control based in science or to schedule an inspection, visit orkin.com or call 1-800-800-ORKIN.

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 Do you ever get those pesky little sugar ants and don't know how to avoid getting them or how to get rid of them?   Orkin has the professionals to get rid of any bug you have and I have a gift pack to give away that also offers tips on how and what to do. All you have to do is leave a comment and your email address so you can be contacted, and tell me what is the one bug you can't stand.  Mine is ants, they are horrible and so tiny.

Also try out this app, it is fun and educational!  Good Luck and Have fun!