During the month of November we are doing a Thankful thought a day! Because my schedule doesn't allow, I am doing all 30 of mine in one post! I would like to hear your feedback, what are some of the things you and your Family are Thankful for?
Day 1 - I am thankful for God and all the blessings he bestows upon me and my family.
Day 2 - My Mom and Dad, because they have been there in good times and in bad times. They help me out when it seems no one else cares what happens.
Day 3 - My Hubby, because for the longest time he has been my best friend and still is. I can talk to him pretty much about anything.
Day 4 - My children, although I have alot of issues with them at times I am so thankful that I have them and wouldn't trade them for the world!
Day 5 - Lessons taught and Learned, I know it sounds crazy but my parents were awesome and taught me things that I needed to be in the REAL world!
Day 6 - Cheyenne - Though I did not know her for a very long time she has become one of my best friends. She is the one I can talk to about everything!
Day 7 - My Church, because they are friends and family that I never had. I can call them if I need something and they pull together to do what they can to help me out.
Day 8 - My sanity! Sometimes I wonder if I really still have it and then I realize it is just the world whirling by extremely fast and I just have to slow things down a bit!
Day 9 - The Farmers of America, because I love to eat really good food and they know all the secrets to getting it too me! If it wasn't for our Farmers we wouldn't have meat, and vegetables!
Day 10 - In Laws, ha ha got ya on that one I'm sure... My Father in law when he would see my parents always told them that he wished David (my hubby) had married me years ago, he is 78 years old and I do love them to death... Like most in laws they have their days where I wish otherwise, lol
Day 11 - My home, It is nice and cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It is not a mansion but it is paid for!
Day 12 - My health, I have lived 355 years and never had any major problems. I have hit a few bumps in the road but slowly but surely I have crossed over and got back to it!
Day 13 - Sweet Tea, and this is probably just flat out crazy but I do love me some sweet tea!
Day 14 - Spring, I love the beautiful colors and the warmer air coming out of Winter! The green leaves on the trees and flowers blooming!
Day 16 - My blog, I have really enjoyed writing in my blog and meeting new friends through it. It gives me an escape sometime to just express myself in words that I can type and erase if I didn't like the way it came out! Have you ever said something and wished you could take it back, well here I can!
Day 17 - New Family... By this I mean family I have never meet before and then I find out we are related. It is so refreshing to meet new people.
Day 18 - I am Thankful for Thanksgiving. It is a time in our Family when we get together and eat lots of really good food. My mother used to do all the cooking and we just eat and helped clean up. Now that we are older we all try to cook a few pieces and take to her house and enjoy a huge meal with her.
Day 19 - Christmas. Who doesn't enjoy Christmas? It used to be the presents, still today for most children but now it just means so much more! I enjoy the time I get to spend with my family. Christmas 2009 I was blessed to spend my last Christmas with my Grandmother and to this day I still cherish that moment. ~Happy Birthday Jesus~
day 20 - Jesus dieing on the cross for my sins. You know he gave us the greatest gift anyone could ever give. I can't think of too many people that I would die for but he died for ALL of us!
Day 21 - facebook, while it sounds ludicrous I have found long lost friends and family members that I would not be able to talk to without it! And I enjoy playing the games too!
Day 22 - Love, I have alot of people in my life and Love isn't always what comes to mind. I do have and feel the love around me though most of the time and I am thankful that I have people that care and love me enough to do what they do for me!
Day 23 - Gift of Gab, It is funny because I can meet people and talk to them as if I have known them my whole life. But sometimes it is difficult to write stuff down. I am so glad I can talk to people because it makes life much easier in Law Enforcement in which I studied and worked briefly!
Day 24 - Life in general... I am so thankful that my Mother decided to have me and keep me. I often think about children that their mother's and father's didn't want them and just Thank God for my wonderful parents who gave me Life!
Day 25 - Water on so many levels! I love to swim, bathe and drink water!
Day 26 - Today I am Thankful for Ritalin... I have 1 son that is ADHD and Bipolar and a daughter that is ADHD. On days like today Ritalin is my friend. Several people have argued about children on this med. but at the same time they don't understand why my children are so wide open, and they are taking meds. Imagine if they weren't!
Day 27 - Fall because I love to watch the leaves fall out of the trees. For most of us in the south the leaves falling is our snow! And like those up north we have to clean it up but I enjoy it!
Day 28 - Dixon Electric...This is the company both my husband and I own and run. He does the work and I do alot of the talking to customers...
Day 29 - Energy that I never seem to have anymore! I am thankful that I am able to get up everyday, breathe, and walk. There are so many people that can't say that and I am thankful I can
Day 30 - I have no specifics here. I am just thankful for so much it is really hard to put it all into words. I have a great Family, wonderful friends, and a home! All of which makes life great everyday and worth living!
Now it is your turn, can you give me something you are Thankful for?
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Puppies vs Babies Where do you stand?
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Puppies vs. Babies for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
I have both puppies and Babies and I have to say without a doubt that my Babies are the bomb! What makes them so great you ask? Well, let me tell you!
First when my babies came home they didn't cry and whine and have stinky breathe! They could look me in my eyes and give me the sweetest smile you have ever seen, and just make you want to hold them all day long. As I carried my babies for 9 months I was building that bond with them that never broke. When I look at them I see a little bit of their dad and a little of me! With babies you can dress them up in the cutest little outfits and take them everywhere you go, puppies however you can't take everywhere.
As babies get older and become Adults they leave home where a puppy as he/she gets older they are your companion for life. So one up there for the puppies, right? However, I enjoy the thought that my baby is going to grow up and have babies of their own and I can enjoy Grand babies then.Puppies vs. Babies
Have you heard about the Baby vs Puppy contest online? Puppies vs. Babies online contest They are down to the final 2 Raven vs Jake. I voted for Jake because he just adorable! The contest ends Nov. 18 so go now and vote before it is too late! Once you go vote Puppies vs. Babies online contest come back here and leave a comment and let me know who you voted for and why? I know it is hard because they are all just so cute but who do you think is cuter? Battle is on and we need you to go vote for your favorite to see who wins!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Shop small business and shop HUGE
November 26, 2011 is shop small business day! If millions of Americans would shop small it could be Huge. I took the pledge to only shop small on 11/26/2011, will you? Just go to Pledge here, and give Mom and Pop shops a day of their own. I was given this opportunity as a Vocal Point member and now I want to share it with you!
I personally prefer small business. You get much better service and they don't harass you to buy something. If you haven't already take the pledge now!
I personally prefer small business. You get much better service and they don't harass you to buy something. If you haven't already take the pledge now!
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Chocolate for Thanksgiving anyone? 18+ Only post
When you think of Thanksgiving what do you think about? I think about Turkey and Families getting together and enjoying themselves. Once you go to your parents house and then to your in-laws house, it is just nice to come home and relax. If you are like me and you have children then your day still isn't over. So you spend what little time you have with the little ones before putting them to bed and then it is time for you and your spouse to relax and be Thankful together. So what do you do, and do you involve Chocolate? You do if you go to EdenFantasys and at a great price.
I have found some wonderful items that you can purchase for yourself and your hubby or you can purchase them for gift ideas. And they are always at really great prices. My favorite is the Chocolates Sweet Spot Kit - vibrator kit. The kit is regular $32.99 and on sale right now for $24.74. A saving of $8.25, Thankful now right? The kit includes a traditional pocket rocket and bullet style vibrators that have a shimmer metallic brown color, and a bottle of chocolate flavored lotion. They are food grade material, waterproof, and the pocket rocket and bullet are multi speeds. Can you say Thanksgiving Dessert?
You can check out EdenFantasys website for video reviews and written reviews. I found that these were helpful if you are not sure on a particular item or exactly what they were for. You can also ask the manufacturer about their product or ask an expert. You have the option of being public or as private as you like. These are both options I cherish because maybe I don't feel comfortable about talking about everything with just everybody! If you are looking for a great gift item for a special friend or your spouse try EdenFantasys, and rest assure you will not be disappointed!
Disclaimer: This is the opinion on Jennie from Southern Mom of 4, I was asked to do this post or told what to write, however I did receive a gift card for the participation in the review. All thoughts are those of mine and no others!
I have found some wonderful items that you can purchase for yourself and your hubby or you can purchase them for gift ideas. And they are always at really great prices. My favorite is the Chocolates Sweet Spot Kit - vibrator kit. The kit is regular $32.99 and on sale right now for $24.74. A saving of $8.25, Thankful now right? The kit includes a traditional pocket rocket and bullet style vibrators that have a shimmer metallic brown color, and a bottle of chocolate flavored lotion. They are food grade material, waterproof, and the pocket rocket and bullet are multi speeds. Can you say Thanksgiving Dessert?
You can check out EdenFantasys website for video reviews and written reviews. I found that these were helpful if you are not sure on a particular item or exactly what they were for. You can also ask the manufacturer about their product or ask an expert. You have the option of being public or as private as you like. These are both options I cherish because maybe I don't feel comfortable about talking about everything with just everybody! If you are looking for a great gift item for a special friend or your spouse try EdenFantasys, and rest assure you will not be disappointed!
Disclaimer: This is the opinion on Jennie from Southern Mom of 4, I was asked to do this post or told what to write, however I did receive a gift card for the participation in the review. All thoughts are those of mine and no others!
E-Vegitarian cookbook ~Review~
I have been given a great opportunity to review a vegetarian e-cookbook, Confessions of a Red Hot (veggie) Lover. I must say first and foremost I am not a vegetarian but I do love my veggies!
I used my hubby as a Guinea pig on a few of these and I must say I was surprised at his response! He loved the Omelette's and usually he only wants an omelet with sausage or bacon in it! However he too is a big fan of his meat he was very happy with these recipes. Unfortunately my camera is broken so I can't take any pictures to share with you but I promise to upload some as soon as I can get some!
With these recipes you really don't know that isn't any meat in them unless you prepared the meal or unless you were told. There are great recipes for your children to help you prepare and I promise it will help you get your little ones eating more veggies! I have a 7 and 3 year old and sometimes it is a little difficult getting them to try new things but I didn't have a lot of trouble with these!
Confessions of a Red Hot (Veggie) Lover is available on Amazon and was released June 2011. It is written, by Belinda Y. Hughes. For her special diets food blog visit Belinda's page.
http://belindayhughes.webs.com/writings/html
http://cafebelinda.blogspot.com/
http://amazon.com/dp/B0054I2CU4
http://facebook.com/confessionsofaredhotveggielover
Discalimer: The opinions in theis post are solely the opion of mine, I did not receive any comphensation for doing this post. I did receive a copy of "The Red Hot Veggie Lover" e-cookbook for the purpose of review only!
I used my hubby as a Guinea pig on a few of these and I must say I was surprised at his response! He loved the Omelette's and usually he only wants an omelet with sausage or bacon in it! However he too is a big fan of his meat he was very happy with these recipes. Unfortunately my camera is broken so I can't take any pictures to share with you but I promise to upload some as soon as I can get some!
With these recipes you really don't know that isn't any meat in them unless you prepared the meal or unless you were told. There are great recipes for your children to help you prepare and I promise it will help you get your little ones eating more veggies! I have a 7 and 3 year old and sometimes it is a little difficult getting them to try new things but I didn't have a lot of trouble with these!
Confessions of a Red Hot (Veggie) Lover is available on Amazon and was released June 2011. It is written, by Belinda Y. Hughes. For her special diets food blog visit Belinda's page.
http://belindayhughes.webs.com/writings/html
http://cafebelinda.blogspot.com/
http://amazon.com/dp/B0054I2CU4
http://facebook.com/confessionsofaredhotveggielover
Discalimer: The opinions in theis post are solely the opion of mine, I did not receive any comphensation for doing this post. I did receive a copy of "The Red Hot Veggie Lover" e-cookbook for the purpose of review only!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Is Ignorance Really Bliss?
Being from the South you hear alot of terminology growing up that sometimes really don't make sense. My dad always had my favorite one. I will tell you about that one later, but first to ~Ignorance is Bliss~.
As an adult every time I think of that old saying I have to ask myself, What? What really are they talking about? So as I was talking to my husband, David, one day we got to talking about ignorance. Now you have to understand that this is a man that if he ever read it, seen it, heard it, he remembers it! However me, I can't read something and half the time tell you what I just read or what it was about. When you think about things in certain aspects you really start to understand where, and why they came about.
Steve Jobs is one of the most recent, smartest men most of us know about and I have to ask myself was he REALLY happy? If you go to google and ask the question "Why are intelligent people less happy?" you get a huge number of results. My husband seems to be a very miserable man most of the time, I guess because he knows so much about people and things that he doesn't really get to enjoy anything. If we watch a movie together I get quizzed on her the stars are, what else they played in, etc. To be honest I don't care who they are or anything about them. Do you think they care who I am or my struggles in life? NO!
But the best southern phrase I have ever heard and to this day makes me the maddest has to be ~Did you hurt in to your Notion?~
Ask anyone outside of my friends and family and they look at you like you are CrAzY! However growing up if we got hurt that is what my dad would ask and if you told him no, he told you to go back and do it again! I am 35 and my dad still enjoys that one!
Would love to hear any comments, phrases, thoughts, or opinions you have on this post. Life in general is so full of surprises and we have to take them day by day and sometimes those old sayings that your dad had may make you feel better. So please if you have anything I would def. love to hear...
As an adult every time I think of that old saying I have to ask myself, What? What really are they talking about? So as I was talking to my husband, David, one day we got to talking about ignorance. Now you have to understand that this is a man that if he ever read it, seen it, heard it, he remembers it! However me, I can't read something and half the time tell you what I just read or what it was about. When you think about things in certain aspects you really start to understand where, and why they came about.
Steve Jobs is one of the most recent, smartest men most of us know about and I have to ask myself was he REALLY happy? If you go to google and ask the question "Why are intelligent people less happy?" you get a huge number of results. My husband seems to be a very miserable man most of the time, I guess because he knows so much about people and things that he doesn't really get to enjoy anything. If we watch a movie together I get quizzed on her the stars are, what else they played in, etc. To be honest I don't care who they are or anything about them. Do you think they care who I am or my struggles in life? NO!
But the best southern phrase I have ever heard and to this day makes me the maddest has to be ~Did you hurt in to your Notion?~
Ask anyone outside of my friends and family and they look at you like you are CrAzY! However growing up if we got hurt that is what my dad would ask and if you told him no, he told you to go back and do it again! I am 35 and my dad still enjoys that one!
Would love to hear any comments, phrases, thoughts, or opinions you have on this post. Life in general is so full of surprises and we have to take them day by day and sometimes those old sayings that your dad had may make you feel better. So please if you have anything I would def. love to hear...
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Real Moms Love to Eat ~Review~
Here at Southern mom of 4, we do love to eat really good southern food. It is no surprise that Southern Women are larger than most simply because we enjoy FOOD! However, while I enjoy food I am a very picky eater and I am afraid it may have rubbed off on my children. We always feel a little guilty when we think of our eating habits and then we have a thought of going on a Diet. Diets never seem to work for most people, and now I can finally say I have found a book for us all!
Beth Aldrich's new book is due to be released on January 3,2012, titled Real Moms Love To Eat. She is running a sweepstakes for pre-ordering her book, and you can pre-order her books at the following links and enter to win some great gifts in return.
Amazon
Barnes and Nobles
India Bound
Books*A*Million
And in Canada
Amazon
Indigo
The gifts include for November 1: The ultimate mom on the go traveling snack carrier and travel bamboo utensils. November 15 is a plush throw blanket. New items are added weekly so be sure to check back in to see what new ones are added.
I can't wait for January just so I can receive this book and check out all the new recipes Beth Aldrich's has to offer. The book is broken up into 3 different sections:
1. Fun easy to follow 10 part plan for moms
2. Life long changes in their approach to food
3. 21 days of meals suggestions, tips, recipes, and lifestyle changes.
I myself am NOT on any kind of diet but I think that every mother should think about healthier eating for her family. According to the chart I am fortunately in my average weight class and my family is also within healthy weights. I tell you this because I think that this book is more than for someone who is going on a diet. She offers life changing style, and tips for all family sizes. And I do enjoy cooking so the recipes for me are just a bonus to the book. Please check out Beth Aldrich's book Real Moms Love To Eat and tell your friends about it. If every family would just change maybe 1 or 2 bad eating habits imagine how much healthier we would be and even feel.
Disclaimer: I wrote this blog while participating in the socialmoms and Beth Aldrich - Real Moms Love to Eat blogging program, for a chance to get 3,000 My Reward Points. For more information on how you can participate click here.
Beth Aldrich's new book is due to be released on January 3,2012, titled Real Moms Love To Eat. She is running a sweepstakes for pre-ordering her book, and you can pre-order her books at the following links and enter to win some great gifts in return.
Amazon
Barnes and Nobles
India Bound
Books*A*Million
And in Canada
Amazon
Indigo
The gifts include for November 1: The ultimate mom on the go traveling snack carrier and travel bamboo utensils. November 15 is a plush throw blanket. New items are added weekly so be sure to check back in to see what new ones are added.
I can't wait for January just so I can receive this book and check out all the new recipes Beth Aldrich's has to offer. The book is broken up into 3 different sections:
1. Fun easy to follow 10 part plan for moms
2. Life long changes in their approach to food
3. 21 days of meals suggestions, tips, recipes, and lifestyle changes.
I myself am NOT on any kind of diet but I think that every mother should think about healthier eating for her family. According to the chart I am fortunately in my average weight class and my family is also within healthy weights. I tell you this because I think that this book is more than for someone who is going on a diet. She offers life changing style, and tips for all family sizes. And I do enjoy cooking so the recipes for me are just a bonus to the book. Please check out Beth Aldrich's book Real Moms Love To Eat and tell your friends about it. If every family would just change maybe 1 or 2 bad eating habits imagine how much healthier we would be and even feel.
Disclaimer: I wrote this blog while participating in the socialmoms and Beth Aldrich - Real Moms Love to Eat blogging program, for a chance to get 3,000 My Reward Points. For more information on how you can participate click here.
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