tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17819869501715828452024-03-05T11:35:41.272-06:00Satisfy Your SensesMy business, My everyday life, My thoughts.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-81940051849785406272011-11-11T19:16:00.000-06:002011-11-11T19:16:01.189-06:00........Under Construction ........<div style="text-align: center;">Hello Folks!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I want to thank you so much for stopping by! Due to unfortunate circumstances, its been a while since I have updated this blog. For that I so very much apologize!!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please feel free to scroll through the previous posts, Ill be adding new ones here soon, seriously I will!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Again, thank you for stopping by and feel free to contact me if you have any questions!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">~ Mary</div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-41457934435775194292011-08-11T13:43:00.000-05:002011-08-11T13:43:15.503-05:00Someone Endangered My Childs Life............Yes that is what I said......Someone decided to endanger my child's life as well as my own and those that are helping us.<br />
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This past week has been really hard to deal with. Thank you to those of you that were here to help me hold it together. <br />
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I am so furious right now. How in the world can someone do that!!! So, I know that most of you that will read this wont understand.<br />
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The first of June with the help of family & friends, I was able to get my daughter and run from my very abusive husband. The abuse (physical, mental and emotional) had been going on for quite a while. I dont talk about it because so many are involved and so much is at stake so to speak. <br />
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I ran from an abusive situation, trying to make things work out safely for myself and my daughter. We are having to start over from scratch. All we brought with us was a couple of suitcases. We arent asking for hand outs. I am working as hard as I can and have applied for help at various places as well as for full time work.<br />
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I went to court on July 1st and the judge awarded Kaitie and I a 5 year order of protection. Although it is a wonderful to have that legal security we all know that someone can walk right through that and harm will be done. Because of this we have been at a secure location and my number was only given to a few people that were directly involved in the situation. One of those people decided that it was a good idea, apparently, to give my soon to be ex, my number AND location! Even though we have been careful, now we have to watch our backs even more.<br />
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My "ex" has repeatedly gone after me over the past few years, for various different reasons....but this last time he physically went after my daughter. There are many out there that will say I am drama, so I will explain what happened on May 21st and you tell me, if I was dramatic in my actions.<br />
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That evening we had finished up supper. He was already in a bad mood and I was trying to keep Kaitie from doing anything that would trigger him......she's only 6yrs old! I decided to go ahead and give her her antibiotics and get her to bed before cleaning up after dinner. I had put the glass bottle of meds on the counter and she, not wanting to go to bed and not understanding the tension, decided she was going to help me clear the table and counters. In doing so, she knocked the bottle of meds off the counter and it shattered....glass and meds went everywhere.... Thats all it took........<br />
He grabbed her under the arms and threw her up against the refrigerator and started barking at her like a drill sergeant. Although it only took me seconds to get to her, it felt like miles between us, I had never been so scared in my life! I was able to get her down and away from him, shouting for her to go to her room and not come out until I told her too. All the while he had gotten hold of me, threw me back and then threw me over the couch, then threw me over a quilt rack, grabbed me and slammed me up against the china hutch and held me there, screaming and yelling at me, calling me every name in the book, I tried to push away he kept slamming my arms with his fists, when I stuggled to get away he balled his right fist and swung at my face.....I turned and ducked my face just enough that it was his elbow that connected with the corner of my left eye, sending my glasses across the room, I dont know how I got loose, but scrambled away to get my glasses and put the huge 3 inch thick solid heavy oak dining table between us.... He never once stopped yelling at me as he slammed his fist into the table and put a huge dent in it, and then hit the 5 globe light fixture above it, shattering glass, bulb and metal on one of the globes. used his fist to punch down on the table and shatter a glass ashtray, side kicked a standing rotating fan and split it in two...... The fighting continued until he got tired and went to sleep.... I went to check on Kaitie and she was crying and hiding under a blanket. She wrapper her arms around me crying saying "Mommy I prayed to the Lord, that he would make my daddy calm down and not hurt you anymore." ....that is when I put into action a plan to get out. Family and friends pitched in and helped us get out.<br />
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Over the years he had repeatedly told me that If I ever ran he would hunt me down, take Kaitie and I would never see her again and he would kill anyone that helped or got in the way including myself. He has demonstrated his ability to do harm enough that I do believe he would and will do just that.<br />
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So right now I am struggling to make ends meet while we go through this transition. We are having to rely upon a friend to house us and help us with necessities while I try to get sales with my handmade items. All the while I am filling out applications and doing job interviews.<br />
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Some have expressed wanting to help out....if you want to help you can make a purchase through my shop at <a href="http://www.metoyoutreasures.artfire.com/">www.MeToYouTreasures.artfire.com</a> or by donation on <a href="http://www.metoyoutreasures.blogspot.com/">my blog </a>at the top right corner.<br />
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My shop on Artfire will probably be closed by Monday the 15th because I cant afford the monthly fee. So I will be conducting sales through my fan page on FB <a href="http://www.facebook.com/metoyoutreasures">www.facebook.com/metoyoutreasures</a><br />
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Hopefully, for those that have seen a huge decline in communication and working my biz, you now know why.<br />
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All I want is to safely raise and take care of my daughter. I am angry with him for doing this to us and and angry at myself for putting up with this and putting my daughter through this. I am livid that someone I thought was a good friend would go and do something so devastating!<br />
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I dont like bringing people down so you dont see posts about this and the pain that comes from it on my FB wall. I was raised to not air out my dirty laundry in public so to speak.<br />
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Im not okay, I cry, I hurt, Im scared, but I will go forward. I will make a new life for us. I dont want pitty....your support is more than enough. All I ask is look at those around you... I am positive you have a friend going through something like this. Dont just sit by idle or look away, support them in the best way you can. Keep in mind they are human and have a mind and opinion too, they are hurting and wont ask you for help. Support your local womens/family shelter! In NWArkansas "Peace At Home" shelter has helped me far more than I have ever expected and one day I hope to give back so that they may continue to help people like us.<br />
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So, now you know what is going on. Please do not feel that I am excluding people to be mean....I am just trying to stay safe and still have some symbolism of life/living for my daughter.<br />
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I pray everyday that I can forgive the "friend" for putting one more stone on our back. I pray that God will help us through. I pray to have a "normal" life for both of us. <br />
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Thank you for taking the time to read this.<br />
~ Mary~<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="ProductDescription">Electric Plug In Wax Melter, features a two piece construction so you can remove the bowl to make a quick and easy change between your favorite fragrances. The bulb is 15 watt and the melter will rotate while plugged in, transforming into a night light after you remove the wax bowl. All of our melters are hand painted by different artist and you should expect variations in the color(s).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>~ Available in Burgundy or White Marble</i> ~</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">To get in on this sale and other great deals going on please <a href="http://www.satisfyyoursenses.com/">visit my site</a>! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Your Indenpendant SoyLicious.com consultant:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>~ Mary Reid ~</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.satisfyyoursenses.com/">www.satisfyyoursenses.com</a></div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-27764531891776113892011-05-20T23:07:00.000-05:002011-05-20T23:07:10.119-05:00Summer Fun..........<div style="text-align: center;"> There are many great things to see this summer. Here are a few I want to share with you!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Try this flip flop on for size. Cute enough for every day use. This bar of soap is made{<a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=3006284">Read More Here</a>}</div><br />
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A sweet and light spiral swirling earring in our twirl-in series. Light and sweet like the summer breeze. A lighter version........{<a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=3237738">View More Here</a>}<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you enjoyed my Summer Fun Collection! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know I do! What do you think of this collection? Do you have something you would like to recommend in the spirit of <i>Summer Fun</i>? If so Please feel free to list it in the comments, I would love to check them out! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>~ Mary</b></span></i></div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-65394727539231509792011-05-16T11:57:00.000-05:002011-05-16T11:57:05.741-05:00A Treasure Box Giveaway...............................<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZbMLEd4XPSnFs9lM2bgwgEMX6EbWe3NjNBRbGkJRWEUslUTfcNQPbBm56GG9da5d0zWBOj-YyynjqpLthK3t720ebnBpZ8ClcsGqJ1mexpi3RzeybtY8J-B6hyphenhyphenVoD3asC1JJ2ncWk8s/s1600/MTYT+Shop+Banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="52" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZbMLEd4XPSnFs9lM2bgwgEMX6EbWe3NjNBRbGkJRWEUslUTfcNQPbBm56GG9da5d0zWBOj-YyynjqpLthK3t720ebnBpZ8ClcsGqJ1mexpi3RzeybtY8J-B6hyphenhyphenVoD3asC1JJ2ncWk8s/s400/MTYT+Shop+Banner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am sooooo excited to share this with you!</div><div style="text-align: center;">We are having an awesome giveaway on our MTYT Blog!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Take a moment to come by and enter this great giveaway!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://metoyoutreasures.blogspot.com/2011/05/treasure-box-giveaway.html">Me To You Treasures</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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~ Mary</div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-45228759350369943512011-04-23T03:39:00.003-05:002011-04-23T03:39:00.188-05:00Business Wives Bazaar & Benefit Bake Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJnwIo3dR2jGjYMvytCROoGh8SHHhnzVmN0L7oa_milXa7IsxD_3aDFTDGzlR1NKAgvUkgZ0aub08-MpAVeFRmSMiYgXXkWOiSGTJZiZCx3N2Q-QtXdeWLE7aVWz3G-t_-CG1ayb9S_3A/s1600/susan+b+komen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="109" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJnwIo3dR2jGjYMvytCROoGh8SHHhnzVmN0L7oa_milXa7IsxD_3aDFTDGzlR1NKAgvUkgZ0aub08-MpAVeFRmSMiYgXXkWOiSGTJZiZCx3N2Q-QtXdeWLE7aVWz3G-t_-CG1ayb9S_3A/s200/susan+b+komen.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXctaERcBLpnCisv2GqN_-vIyhD-8IYmSjEdrWTvXTbyCQosl_MbWx-C5L2y1VWUrdjuwYDcaEIDYGG1apZfxMR2aKfoEopwXLDPzMm-Qeiu567F1tGq2b-ltLzxcl3sSayFMibPcebw/s1600/relay+for+life.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXctaERcBLpnCisv2GqN_-vIyhD-8IYmSjEdrWTvXTbyCQosl_MbWx-C5L2y1VWUrdjuwYDcaEIDYGG1apZfxMR2aKfoEopwXLDPzMm-Qeiu567F1tGq2b-ltLzxcl3sSayFMibPcebw/s200/relay+for+life.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
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Time: Sunday, May 1 · 12:00pm - 5:00pm<br />
Location: Montague Village Community Life Center<br />
Created By: Fort Hood - Army Wife & Mommy Life, Kierra Brewer Avon, Brittany Mease<br />
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There will be baked goods, drinks, hot dogs, and other delicious food items being distributed for donations only! :) Make sure you come out to the bake sale and check out all the vendors that will be there. This event benefits the Susan B Koman Foundation & Relay For Life.<br />
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Clutter, HALT!<br />
Tastefully Simple<br />
Thirty-One Gifts<br />
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Slumber Parties<br />
Pampered Chef<br />
Stampin' Up<br />
Tupperware<br />
AVON<br />
PartyLite<br />
The Wreath House<br />
Jewelry by Tori B<br />
Amway/WinKey<br />
It Works! by Kristin<br />
Belle's & Beaus<br />
Miche<br />
Woobie Wear<br />
Celebrating Home<br />
Jewelry by Jenn's Wreaths N more<br />
Major Mommy Designs<br />
Snap Happy Photography<br />
Uppercase Living<br />
Gold Canyon<br />
Hands of Faith Massage<br />
Bitty Knits<br />
Discovery Toys<br />
Army Wives Boutique<br />
Tomboy Tools<br />
Me To You Treasures<br />
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All vendor costs will be donated to the Susan B Koman foundation! So, come out and support the vendors that support the cause!<br />
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There will also be "Raffle Basket". The drawing will be at 5pm the day of the Bazaar, and the money generated from it will be donated to Relay For Life.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Me To You Treasures,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mary Reid</div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-84686768134515536642011-04-04T10:34:00.000-05:002011-04-04T10:34:29.740-05:00Consolidating my Shop...great sales!<div style="text-align: center;">I have decided to consolidate my shop to move out the current on-hand ready to ship items so I can bring in new items!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #cc0000; text-align: center;"><i>Great prices starting at just $6</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These make great gifts too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please share this sale with your friends.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #cc0000; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.metoyoutreasures.artfire.com/">---->Me To You Treasures<----</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Only one of each listed, so get them at these great prices while you can, new items will be listed at regular price.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">~ Mary ~</span></i></div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-84071671849079915182011-03-29T15:12:00.000-05:002011-03-29T15:12:29.247-05:00We invite you........................<div style="text-align: center;">Take a moment to stop by <a href="http://metoyoutreasures.artfire.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Me To You Treasures</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div> </div><div style="text-align: center;">We invite you to delve into our treasure box of beautiful handcrafted items! You are sure to find something to Satisfy Your Senses!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Prices ranging from 6.95 - 18.95.... great prices for an affordable gift or to indulge yourself..You're Worth it!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is one of my newest items!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Find out more interesting things going on with Me To You Treasures, by visiting <a href="http://www.metoyoutreasures.blogspot.com/">{HERE}</a></div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-19923689398773954202011-03-22T14:24:00.000-05:002011-03-22T14:24:30.910-05:00MTYT has movied to<div style="text-align: center;">HEY!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just wanted to give you a shout that I have created a blog just for Me To You Treasures. I will still post on this one about specials etc, but I dont want to make this blog just about it, so now it has a home </div><div style="text-align: center;">and many awesome features!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please take a moment to check it out and see whats new as well as this months special before its gone ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.metoyoutreasures.blogspot.com/">Me To You Treasures Blog </a></div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-44215038085508477192011-03-18T12:32:00.000-05:002011-03-18T12:32:26.521-05:00Makes me all giggly...........It makes me all giggly to do custom orders...I cant wait to get them out and I have been told that I am like a kid on Chritmas or their birthday, waiting to open presents. I stalk my emails to see what my customers think of their items.....<br />
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I wanted to share with you a couple of custom photo pendents I just recently did:<br />
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Didn't these just turn out beautiful! I am a sucker for happy moments and would love to capture your loved ones in glass!!<br />
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From now through Sunday I am doing a custom photo pendent special...<br />
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$9.95 + $2 shipping on all custom photo pendents! Send me your photos to metoyoutreasures@gmail.com.<br />
No need to resize or crop Ill do that! Once you send me your pics Ill create a special listing for you in my shop, easy peasy!<br />
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Shipping is adjustable to the amount of pendents ordered but will not go over $4.95. (So order 3+ and save money on shipping!) International customers (out side the USA, will be invoiced for any extra shipping charges depending on their country rates..USPS)<br />
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These pendents are made with 1in puffy glass tiles and I only use non toxic sealants. Each pendent comes with a free ball chain!<br />
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These glass tiles are crystal clear and ultra smooth, unquestionably the highest quality glass available for making jewelry and keepsakes.<br />
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Mothers day is just around the corner, do you know a special lady that would love to have a custom photo pendent?......Something special just for her! <br />
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So what are you waiting for, send me your photos today!Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-40957365244680871502011-03-14T21:52:00.000-05:002011-03-14T21:52:57.628-05:00How the time flies when ..........You're havin' fun! Or at least that is how the saying goes, right?<br />
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It has been a very busy past few weeks for me. I have been working my handmade biz and having the best time creating.<br />
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I would like to share with you a couple of new items I now have:<br />
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You can check these out and more at <a href="http://www.metoyoutreasures.artfire.com/">www.MeToYouTreasures.artfire.com</a><br />
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Your feedback is much appreciated, let me know what you think of the newest items!Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-7930637699430383702011-01-30T08:39:00.003-06:002011-01-30T08:39:00.206-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhL-NqERfu3SoH-aeYuwHZIZSeYwdnrBUn77h1UfWSPbAn8qE6oCsB6z62HYevBpMJ5Ttw_s_47vUUQaCzW58XRUTcao2B0zn6FiaAFKn3XcceqlXRzUtB_f69_yDQerqerx3hRwQmwps/s1600/artfire+banner+MTYTbanner1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhL-NqERfu3SoH-aeYuwHZIZSeYwdnrBUn77h1UfWSPbAn8qE6oCsB6z62HYevBpMJ5Ttw_s_47vUUQaCzW58XRUTcao2B0zn6FiaAFKn3XcceqlXRzUtB_f69_yDQerqerx3hRwQmwps/s400/artfire+banner+MTYTbanner1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I am very excited to introduce to you......Me To You Treasures!</div><div style="text-align: center;">This last week I have worked on updating my shop and we are now in business! Please take a moment to check it out! I have a sale going on right now, so hurry before the sale ends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.metoyoutreasures.artfire.com/">www.MeToYouTreasures.artfire.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Handmade Glass Tile Pendents with FREE Chains!</div><div style="text-align: center;">My pendents are made with glass tiles, paper (pics), non-toxic adhesive/sealant, and bails.</div><div style="text-align: center;">As we go I will be adding more pendents, if you have an idea or suggestion on new graphic's to use, please feel free to contact me or leave a comment.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I take custom creations as well. Got something in mind? Contact me to see what we can work out! metoyoutreasures (at) gmail (dot) com</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for taking the time to check out my treasure box!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> ~ Mary</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">***Also I now have a new feature on my blog! Stop by and check out whats featured on the Rapid Cart!***</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="color: #333399;"><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;"><div style="font-size: small;">Monday, January 24, 2011</div><div style="font-size: small;">CONTACT: Lisa Johnston, Event Manager</div><div style="font-size: small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296053483_7" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">832.390.1605</span> or <a href="mailto:contact.bloggingtexas@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296053483_8">contact.bloggingtexas@gmail.com</span></a></div><div style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bloggingtexasevents.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296053483_9">http://bloggingtexasevents.com</span></a></div></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333399;"><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;"><div style="font-size: small;">A TEXCURSION WITH 20 INFLUENTIAL TEXAS BLOGGERS IN GALVESTON</div></span></span></div><span style="color: #333399;"><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;"> <div style="font-size: small;"><br />
</div><div style="font-size: small;">Galveston, TX, January 24, 2011 – Blogging Texas Events has partnered with the</div><div style="font-size: small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296053483_10" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; cursor: pointer;">Galveston Convention Visitors Bureau</span> to launch Blogging Texas Events – <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296053483_11" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Galveston</span> on</div><div style="font-size: small;">Thursday, March 31 through Sunday, April 3. This event will bring more than 20</div><div style="font-size: small;">influential bloggers to the Galveston area to tour the city. It will report the city’s</div><div style="font-size: small;">progress since <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296053483_12" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Hurricane Ike</span>, using the social media tools of blogging, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296053483_13">Facebook</span>, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296053483_14">Twitter</span></div><div style="font-size: small;">and many other online platforms.</div><div style="font-size: small;"> </div><div style="font-size: small;">The first event of its kind, Blogging Texas Events was founded by Texas bloggers</div><div style="font-size: small;">Brandy Arivett – Not So Average Mama, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296053483_15" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; cursor: pointer;">Jessica Benton</span> – That Tech Chick, Lisa</div><div style="font-size: small;">Johnston – 50in8 and Kimberly Sloane – Southern Girl Reviews, to partner with</div><div style="font-size: small;">community leaders and businesses to share the wonderful sights and treasures in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296053483_16" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Texas</span></div><div style="font-size: small;">using their influence.</div><div style="font-size: small;"><br />
</div><div style="font-size: small;">According to a report released by Pew Internet, 57 million Internet users read blogs.</div><div style="font-size: small;">Blogs allow everyday people to interact and bond with bloggers who live normal lives</div><div style="font-size: small;">thus establishing trustworthy relationships. Bloggers often give their honest opinions</div><div style="font-size: small;">about brands and products such as books, dining, family, and travel that lead to increased</div><div style="font-size: small;">exposure and revenue for companies. Not taking their influence lightly, the founders</div><div style="font-size: small;">decided to use their status as a tool to showcase the state of Texas in front of their</div><div style="font-size: small;">40,000/monthly visitors, encourage travel to Texas, influence <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296053483_17">purchasing power</span> of Texas</div><div style="font-size: small;">brands and to boost Texas’ economy.</div><div style="font-size: small;"><br />
</div><div style="font-size: small;">For more information on Blogging Texas Events and sponsorship opportunities visit the</div><div style="font-size: small;">website at <a href="http://www.bloggingtexasevents.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296053483_18">www.bloggingtexasevents.com</span></a>, call Event Manager Lisa Johnston at</div><div style="font-size: small;">832.390.1605 or send email inquiries to <a href="mailto:contact.bloggingtexas@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">contact.bloggingtexas@gmail.com</a>.</div><div style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Here is the link to the original blog that has the donation button on it for those that choose to send donations:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://clutterhalt.com/">http://clutterhalt.com/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>If I cannot do great things on this Earth, I will try to do small things with great love. My heart is splintered for my family and I will say, in advance, sorry this is so long!!!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://clutterhalt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/166606_10150402475535721_612035720_16887317_5918101_n.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-174" height="270" src="http://clutterhalt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/166606_10150402475535721_612035720_16887317_5918101_n.jpg" title="166606_10150402475535721_612035720_16887317_5918101_n" width="362" /></a></div>Some of you may have already heard the news that my Father-n-law, Phillip Austin Mease (age 55) lost his home and all of its contents to a tragic fire Sunday afternoon. Phil is raising Trip’s (Trip is my husband) sister, Lacie Mease, (who is only 15 yrs. old) by himself and everything they had was in their home. God was on their side as they both were able to escape the burning house safely. Now, they are left with only the clothes on their backs and the shoes on their feet.<br />
As recent as 3 weeks ago, Phil suffered a heart attack and still has several seizures everyday. He underwent surgery for his heart, but the doctors have not been able to diagnose why he continues to have these seizures. Needless to say, he can no longer drive or work, so he, unfortunately, has to be fairly dependent on his daughter for help. Due to these tragic circumstances, their funds are very limited, but now, with losing everything to the fire, their climb back up to some normalcy will be a difficult one.<br />
Trip and I have been relocated to Fort Hood , Texas. Trip’s Dad and sister are located near Fort Bragg , NC (Trip’s hometown). Trip feels helpless and my heart breaks. He was given military orders and left yesterday morning for California for special training. He will be undergoing some additional extensive training for the next several months and then faces his fourth deployment to Iraq in late Spring or early Summer, therefore, being under military orders, he cannot be in North Carolina with his Dad and little Sister during their time of need.<br />
I am so blessed with some truly amazing friends who have come forward to do everything they can to help Phil and Lacie. They are gathering donated items such as food, clothing, shoes, socks, toiletries, and money and will soon send a shipment to Phil and Lacie.<br />
In an effort to help my family, if you decide to clean out your closets soon and want to get rid of some items, these two could use <i>anything.</i> Whatever you can spare to help get them back on their feet will be so appreciated and I know they would be eternally grateful. If you cannot donate items, but feel compelled to help out with a monetary donation, a pay pal account has also been set up to assist Phil and Lacie.<br />
If you are not able to assist in the ways mentioned above, I certainly understand. I ask that you remember my family in your prayers and ask the Lord to lessen their burden and give them courage and patience to get through this. Considering they have lost everything they own, their journey may be a hard one, but we know that life is a succession of moments, second and minutes and to live each one is to succeed as I know they will, with God’s help.<br />
<b>“Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls.”-David Thomas</b><br />
Below is a list of items they need:<br />
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Lacie (15 years old)<a href="http://clutterhalt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/25915_10150138914290721_612035720_11327336_5558984_n.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-172" height="430" src="http://clutterhalt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/25915_10150138914290721_612035720_11327336_5558984_n.jpg" title="25915_10150138914290721_612035720_11327336_5558984_n" width="184" /></a></h3>Pants/Jeans: 13-14 long lowrise<br />
Shirts: XL<br />
Shoes: size 10<br />
Jacket: XL<br />
Sweatshirts: XL<br />
Socks<br />
Underwear -size 7<br />
Bra (38-)<br />
work out clothes & tennis shoes<br />
All shower items (she LOVES the Herbal Essence in the pink bottle)<br />
Make UP! -Walmart Makeup is fine, she needs foundation, black eyeliner, and mascara.<br />
Laundry Items<br />
School Supplies<br />
–backpack<br />
–graphing calculator<br />
–notebooks<br />
–paper… etc…<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Phil (age 55)<a href="http://clutterhalt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/25915_10150138913915721_612035720_11327314_5882881_n.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-173" height="364" src="http://clutterhalt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/25915_10150138913915721_612035720_11327314_5882881_n.jpg" title="25915_10150138913915721_612035720_11327314_5882881_n" width="253" /></a><br />
</b></div>Pants 32/34<br />
Shirts: Large<br />
Shoes: Size 10<br />
Jackets Large<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Sweatsiirts Large<br />
Socks<br />
Boxers (32/34)<br />
Shower Items<br />
Laundry Items</div>He also lost everything in his bedroom. His bed, pillow, bedding, dresser…<br />
And then the household items<br />
alarm clock<br />
paper towels<br />
napkins<br />
Kitchen Items<br />
plates, silverware, cups, etc…<br />
couches<br />
kitchen table<br />
decor<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Please keep in mind that Lacie is 15… I remember back when I was 15, life was hard. High School kids can be cruel. I don’t want her to be made fun of or to suffer in any way because of what has happened. She lost everything in her bedroom so she will be needing a BED ASAP, with bedding, and a pillow. Phil is the same way, he will need a BED ASAP, bedding, and a pillow.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The Luxury items that were lost are: TV, DVD’s, DVD PLAYER, Gaming system, Stereo, Alarm Clocks, Lamps, Couches, Chair, Kitchen Table, Blankets, Pillows, Decor, etc…</div>literally anything that would go in a house. NOTHING fancy, they are not picky AT ALL and are very appreciative of what everyone is doing.<br />
I set up a PayPal account for them under my e-mail address but linked to their bank account. The e mail address for the paypal is ” Brittany.Mease@yahoo.com ” You will go to www.paypal.com, click on send money, and from there follow the steps entering my e mail address when asked. My goal is to raise $1500 to pay all of their back payments on the house so the insurance will start fixing the “shell” of the house. It’ll be up the them, and us to refurnish the house but I have all faith in the world that we can do this! I appreciate everyones help and prayers during this hard time. You are all such a blessing and I know I’m truly blessed.<br />
Thank you again,<br />
brittany<br />
Items can be shipped to my Aunt and Uncles house<br />
Phillip and Lacie Mease<br />
c/o Bobbie Sue and Donny Price<br />
470 Duke Road<br />
Dunn, NC 28334<br />
Or to this address if you are only sending items FOR LACIE.<br />
Lacie Mease<br />
c/o Lisa Brown<br />
253 A McLamb Road<br />
Dunn, NC 28334<br />
***If you put a package together that is for the both of them, please send it to my aunt and uncles house. if the package you are sending is ONLY for Lacie, please send it to the 2nd address. Either way, they will get all the items sent. Thanks again!<br />
Also, they do not have a mall. I know some of you were asking where they shopped. The only place they have to shop that is near them is Wal-Mart, but they can make the drive and shop at the Carolina Premium Outlets. Here is the link to see what stores are there. Thank you all.<br />
<a href="http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=48">http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=48</a>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-32386893415486506662011-01-25T08:40:00.006-06:002011-01-25T10:01:57.086-06:00You said you wanted proof.........I know that many things can be chalked up to "HYPE" to get sales. I for one have always been skeptic...Today I am swallowing my pride so that people can take me seriously and see for themselves that I speak the truth....<br />
When I started my weight loss journey I didnt know how far I would get or how well it would work for me. Well here is a side by side pic so that you can actually see the difference that 2 months can make.<br />
The hardest part is seeing it for my self. I am BIG on not letting people see a pic of me. To the point that I would man the camera.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now the sad thing about it is, that YOU see me , but<b> <span style="color: #cc0000;">I </span></b>didnt want to see me. Pictures hold a lot of power over the self conscious person. We dont want to see it because we would have to deal with the reality of it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the before and after shot of me. Just 2 months of taking Diet Magic and I had to SEE the pictures to believe how big of a difference it had made rather than just feeling the difference.</div><br />
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These pics are not photo shopped.....I dont even have that program lol. One thing I must say is LOOK!!!!! The butt and belly are well....LOOK! lol.<br />
For the past 6 years I have been taking meds for hypothyroidism....Not Anymore!....My last blood test had shown that I didnt need them any more. For those that dont know what that is, it is a thyroid condition, that had me plateaued at 315lbs for the last few years...Couldnt lose weight to save my life....literally!<br />
I am so ecstatic at the weight loss and inches lost, that I want to shout it to the world, but well this is the closest I shall get for a while lol.<br />
The After pic was taken a couple of weeks ago. I know there are some that have been following my weight loss journey (thank you btw, thats great motivation!) And I last posted my weight at this. I had to take some time off due to a pregnancy that had resulted in a miscarriage (due to cervical incompetence not the pills, I was off of them during that time)...Anyway, I wanted to make sure my body had heeled before I jumped back in. And HERE I AM!<br />
So now there is picture proof that this is working for me. I would love to help you get started on your journey. If you have questions please feel free to contact me at dietmagiclady (at) gmail (dot) com. <---sorry to spell it out, but had to many spam emails.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">You can visit the <a href="http://satisfyyoursenses.blogspot.com/p/about-symmetry-diet-magic.html">"About ~ Diet Magic"</a> page here on the blog or visit my affiliate site <a href="http://www.thedietmagiclady.com/">www.thedietmagiclady.com</a> to learn more about this product and other great products as well.</div><br />
So we are now back on track. I have put myself up there in front of you, for the world to see. Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. Please feel free to leave a comment. Also subscribe to the blog on the top right, to make sure you dont miss the updates!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Take care of yourself, there is only one of you!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>~ Mary</i></span></div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-31567748343435812752011-01-24T08:26:00.000-06:002011-01-24T08:26:50.880-06:00Mega Blog Winners....Are you one of them?<div style="text-align: center;">This has been an exciting giveaway!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I want to thank each of the vendors that participated and donated a gift! </div><div style="text-align: center;">And I want to thank each of you that entered the giveaways!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidtykoz_lAKWX8CjCsF9BKu6EcRU3ROnHc4NZoW_Xt1RvkNEY5iZZiFn__9K7I5MvdaTlUGNOeDwIDxSy7vp0TLOUnZyJnoZESAD2-QItMSGvc36TORic6JTX8vqG2IIx6tI-LyfRW8GA/s1600/congrats+wtg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidtykoz_lAKWX8CjCsF9BKu6EcRU3ROnHc4NZoW_Xt1RvkNEY5iZZiFn__9K7I5MvdaTlUGNOeDwIDxSy7vp0TLOUnZyJnoZESAD2-QItMSGvc36TORic6JTX8vqG2IIx6tI-LyfRW8GA/s1600/congrats+wtg.jpg" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Each winner was chosen by random.org. for each vendor. If you are a winner, you have 48hrs to contact or respond to the vendor, before another winner is chosen. An email has been sent to notify you with the vendors contact information.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you didnt win one of the prizes, Im sorry. I will be planning another giveaway before long! So dont forget to subscribe by email to this blog so you dont miss out on the next one!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Vendor #1) ~ The winner of <a href="http://www.beasuccessinprogress.com%20/">Jennifer Stoll</a>'s Gift is:<br />
Imjusme1983<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Vendor #2) ~ The winner of <a href="http://www.doyoubake.com/micheleb%20">Michele Bodenheimer</a>'s Gift is:<br />
Christina Strickland <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Vendor #3) ~ The winner of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/strickland28?ref=top_trail">Christina Strickland</a>'s Gift is:<br />
Darlene Cox <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Vendor #4) ~ The winner of <a href="http://www.youravon.com/gkapp">Gingermichele Kapp</a>'s Gift is:<br />
Jerichosmom <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Vendor #5) ~ The winner of <a href="http://www.thedietmagiclady.com/">Mary Reid</a>'s Gift is:<br />
Jessica <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Vendor #6) ~ The winner of the <a href="http://metoyoutreasures.yolasite.com/">Blog Bonus Gift</a> is:</div><div style="text-align: center;">LLL with Leslie<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations everyone!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because I believe everyone is a winner, I am giving each of the participants 10% off their order to any of these business: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.satisfyyoursenses.com/">SoyLicious.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thedietmagiclady.com/">Symmetry ~ Diet Magic</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.metoyoutreasures.yolasite.com/">Me To You Treasures</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">(All you have to do to redeem the discount is contact me by email at soysuccess@gmail.com, </div><div style="text-align: center;">this is a special through me only. ) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Again thank you! If you want to see more of what the vendors have to offer just click on their name above! I wish you all the best! Make today great and Satisfy Your Senses!<br />
~ Mary</div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-43847493739161726752011-01-22T06:09:00.001-06:002011-01-22T06:09:00.746-06:00Whats up with this!?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwNw61zYjiXLVCl4tUpz4luTwlRCLocWWWBxRDh0vCSLW2ni92JbTNNHfWW6u6Rq33D-7EPOC7F1ZfL318gj-kkTRlU4tIE7zWKJocCJAH-UN2WFr4bhE3GdAPtaQjRV8KfU289NZiBdc/s1600/frustration1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwNw61zYjiXLVCl4tUpz4luTwlRCLocWWWBxRDh0vCSLW2ni92JbTNNHfWW6u6Rq33D-7EPOC7F1ZfL318gj-kkTRlU4tIE7zWKJocCJAH-UN2WFr4bhE3GdAPtaQjRV8KfU289NZiBdc/s1600/frustration1.jpg" /></a></div> You know I am usually a very calm, understanding person, that it a lot to rile me up. This last week has just put more in my "frustration zone". Yep, I too have one of those! <br />
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I try to look at things objectively and think about how I would handle things if it were a customer coming to me with a frustration. Nah, it doesnt work that well, because I KNOW I would treat them better.<br />
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So, the story is this......A little over a week ago (1/11/2001) I place supply orders with a couple of different vendors. The first one was one that I had ordered from before. That transaction went well, just a small delay, but then who didnt have delays from all the snow storms here recently. The second vendor I ordered supplies from is a totally different story! I ordered on the same day, within minutes of each other. I paid for the order and waited. Took 4 days to get notification (1/15/2011) and that was from pay pal saying that the order had been shipped......now it really hadn't been shipped, what actually happened was that the owner of this shop had did the shipping from home to be picked up by USPS.......here it is 6 days later(at the time of writing this), from when I received the notice, the notification/tracking still says it has received the electronic shipping info. The package still hasnt been scheduled for pick up or processed and shipped.......I have emailed the owner on several occasions, just trying to get some sort of communication, ANYTHING! But NO she wont respond.....she has internet connection, because it shows that she has visited her site..(the one I purchased from)....I emailed her twice personally, asking very politely if there was a problem with the shipping of my package....I have sent a message via her contact form twice on the store site.....NOTHING.....even sent an email yesterday telling her that unless I received some notification from her that I would have to send a complain to Artfire (the site in which her store is on that I ordered from) and that was a bust so far....will elaborate more on that in a moment..... I also said that I would do a dispute with pay pal, in which I had paid her through........STILL nothing.......<br />
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Okay breathing....so I waited......Then I contacted Artfire...well that was a JOKE! If you call they ask if you are a buyer or seller....if you say buyer they tell you to CONTACT THE SELLER! UM>>>>>> Thats the problem I am having!!! I went to Artfire because I didnt want to go through all the stuff with Etsy with having to have an account just to purchase from someone. Im a customer do they want my money? There are several that I would love to contact off the site, but no email addy in their bio info to do so.....I know a lot of great people that use that platform and that is great.....but that was the reason I didnt go their first and should have. Anywho, I then went to paypal to do a dispute, now I have to wait, and wait, and wait I am sure.....So it will be a month or so before I get my funds back....The sad thing is this person has had lots of sales from their store....I am refraining from mentioning the persons name and store name....I am hoping that she contacts me...I am hoping that it was a huge mistake.....I dont know how with 5 emails later and a dispute......<br />
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I found another vendor on Artfire that I would like to use, this time I will contact them prior to and make sure they do contact me back......before I purchase....sometime I would so much rather just purchase from those big companies, but I believe in buying from small business owners and handmade when possible.<br />
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The worst of this is during all of this I have let my own customers down and its totally MY fault for not being stocked up more on my supplies, I didn't anticipate a lot of sales and thought that with ordering supplies early enough that I wouldn't have this issue and not have them come in in time.....Snow storms is one thing, but this is unacceptable. Now I have to contact these customers and tell them hey because I didnt get my shipment, it will be that much longer before you get the order you placed so would you like a refund!.....yeah thats the frustration poking its ugly head out....I wouldnt word it like that, but I must contact them, because I personally understand what it feels like to be on that end of the deal.<br />
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I have more supplies on order that should be here any day......but in the mean time I got my self a special kit (see below)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mg5z78iW5IfB_o6yloiyEczgc3SP-psPHjGYXoC_gmGlGB6w9TWijaVol4FjyqDddXdiZtb5AT7_8D79HOi21U9GE_hLG7pKAFbU_Ao2qUKsfeyykeap9F4np3wh0DjXXWbjgnRB27Y/s1600/frustration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mg5z78iW5IfB_o6yloiyEczgc3SP-psPHjGYXoC_gmGlGB6w9TWijaVol4FjyqDddXdiZtb5AT7_8D79HOi21U9GE_hLG7pKAFbU_Ao2qUKsfeyykeap9F4np3wh0DjXXWbjgnRB27Y/s1600/frustration.jpg" /></a></div>All Joking aside, this has been a very frustrating week. You may ask why I would get worked up over just that, well......its not just that.....<br />
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See like most I have been trying to sell products to make money to pay bills that I cant do if I dont have supplies....And then there is the life of being a mom and a wife and having those responsibility piling up, as well as my other business's needing to be worked......<br />
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Now that I got it out of my system.....for the most part, we shall see how this week goes. I will for sure do an update should anything come of doing the dispute....But figured hey what the heck, Im going to share this with my readers.....I believe in customer service, I know that there are many out there that sell what I do...there are others that have a higher quality of product than I make and some have better prices, but if you give great customer service, they are more willing to work with you!<br />
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As a good friend has told me....everyone is entitled to have a day when they are off their mark....I think I took several of them and complied a not so great vacation of them....Now that I am out of self pitty days, I shall jump back on the wagon and get my self back in gear.......<br />
Another friend, in the past, has told me that sometimes you just have to reach around there and yank that back bone back in place....So here I go....may have to work out a few kinks but will be back in the game in no time.....<br />
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Do I even think about looking for another vendor for another aspect of my biz?....Nah, I think Ill take a nap and think on it first lol!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for letting me vent it out....and as always I do appreciate your comments, please do so, </div><div style="text-align: center;">it may help my disposition! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Have an awesome day in spite of me, lol I would love to hear stories from your "Frustration Zone"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center;">~ Mary</div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-75928560067486266012011-01-10T08:51:00.002-06:002011-01-24T13:07:52.921-06:00A New Year's MEGA Giveaway..............<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: yellow; color: red;">(This giveaway is now Closed, but please feel free to look at what the vendors have to offer, never know, you may come across a great deal!) </span></div><br />
To show our appreciation for all the great customers we had last year and all those to come this year, These 4 Amazing vendors and myself have gotten together to do a Mega Giveaway!!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Each vendor is as unique and individual as the awesome gift they want to give to YOU!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Whats better than having a giveaway, you may ask? <i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>How about Multiple giveaways</i>!!!</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Each vendor has a prize that is free including shipping, all you have to do is complete their required entry, thats it! You will also have extra entries to help you win the prize you want!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">When leaving a comment with your entry please include the vendor's number, to insure that your entry is counted. Also <u>in at least one of your comments please leave an email addy that we can reach you at should you win a prize</u>. If you dont feel comfortable in leaving you addy due to spamming, that is okay, just subscribe to this blog by email (option on the right side bar) so that you dont miss the posting of the winners.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">As you are going through and entering the contest dont forget to bookmark these great sites!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This Amazing Giveaway ends on January 23rd at 11:30pm CST. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Winners will be posted January 24th</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">All winners are chosen by Random.org & you have the opportunity to win more than one prize!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I wish you all the best of luck!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">~ Mary</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span style="font-size: 11px;"> ~** Facebook is in no way a sponsor or administrator of, or in any way associated with, these giveaways. </span><br />
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#1 ~ Jennifer "Ferfer" Stoll<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Be A Success In Progress</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjncMfNdIFtM6wvJAd_yxl7B46eBcVi_V5Axnpvj0L2Lt2GiVPg_qQ46tXBw8br3r4VUqhy1fSAFokcSr5bAgkbZDimpaASQ66iVEPQZvRzmkkffTemnRJcUv8StAHZIxkhxqygvJIc2iQ/s1600/MFFHFerf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjncMfNdIFtM6wvJAd_yxl7B46eBcVi_V5Axnpvj0L2Lt2GiVPg_qQ46tXBw8br3r4VUqhy1fSAFokcSr5bAgkbZDimpaASQ66iVEPQZvRzmkkffTemnRJcUv8StAHZIxkhxqygvJIc2iQ/s320/MFFHFerf.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;"><b><u>Jennifer is giving away a 20-minute Coaching Session (for Direct Sellers/Small Business Owners)</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> No out-dated tactics, no "shoulds", all YOU. Achieve success on YOUR terms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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** The required entry for this giveaway is Subscribe to Jennifer's FREE Ezine entitled "Java Jive" and receive her report: "80(ish) <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452084_4">Answers</span> Your Recruit Prospects Need Before Joining". <a href="http://www.beasuccessinprogress.com/">www.beasuccessinprogress.com</a> <br />
come back and leave a comment that you subscribed.<br />
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*Extra Entry ~ Share Jennifer's website with fellow Direct Sellers/Small Business Owners and have at least 2 of them subscribe to "Java Jive" (make sure they let you know they subscribed). Then come back and leave a comment with the two friends that signed up.<br />
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This giveaway is open to Both USA and Canada<br />
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Remember to leave Vendor # or name in your comment entries.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Michele is giving away 2 mixes and 1 spice of your choice up to $30.00!!</b></u></div><br />
** The required entry for this giveaway is go to <a href="http://www.doyoubake.com/micheleb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294147115_2">www.doyoubake.com/micheleb</span></a> and leave a comment here telling her what one item you really would like to try from her site.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">****** </div>*Extra Entry ~ visit <a href="http://www.betterthenthebest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294147115_4">www.betterthenthebest.com</span></a> and leave a comment here telling her which site you like best.<br />
*Extra Entry ~ Follow on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/MikiHope">Twitter ~ MikiHope </a>come back and leave a comment that you did.<br />
*Extra Entry ~ Follow her Blog <a href="http://www.mikishope.com/">Miki's Hope</a> then come back and leave a comment that you did.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This Giveaway open to the USA</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Remember to leave vendor number or name in your entry comments<br />
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#3 ~ Christina Strickland<br />
with<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Mommy's Sunshine Designs</span></b><br />
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** The required entry for this giveaway is to "Favorite" <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/strickland28?ref=top_trail">Christina's Etsy Shop</a>. (if you do not have an etsy account you can sign up for one free with out having a shop.) Come back and leave a comment that you did.<br />
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* Extra Entry ~ Follow Christina's Blog ~ <a href="http://www.busybloggingmommy.blogspot.com/">Busy Blogging Mommy </a><br />
Then come back and leave a comment.<br />
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This giveaway is open to both USA and Canada.<br />
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#4 ~ Gingermichele Kapp<br />
with<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">AVON</span></b><br />
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</div><div style="color: #cc0000;"><b><u>Gingermichele is giving away <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">a </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span>ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Lotus Shield Anti-Frizz Treatment a $12 value.</u></b></div><div style="color: #cc0000;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">** The required entry for this prize is to "Like" <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/AVON-by-Gingermichele-Kapp/149024948454861">Gingermichele's Face Book Fan Page</a>. come back and leave a comment that you did.</div><div style="text-align: center;">*****</div><div style="text-align: left;">* Extra Entry ~ Register to receive email specials on her site<span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.youravon.com/gkapp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"> www.youravon.com/gkapp </span></a><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3">Come back and leave a comment that you did this.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3">*She is doing a special giveaway once she reaches 100 FB Fans* </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3">This giveaway is open to the USA.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3">*******************************************************************************************************</span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;">#5 ~ Mary Reid (blog owner)</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;">with </span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;">Symmetry ~ Diet Magic</span></b></span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDhUZ5wjVBuDfKQslt_VqZlXAEJrBDy8sSQQEwOISFHS7eG1Lf6ZVvRv7HF-Jk_36B-qk3mEHNnM5pfZHcvV6JF751BesjtIOkrw6owFqJq_1Q2mBc9AEOrLofj7a0ZjqdMDnFyG_IWI/s1600/dmtp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDhUZ5wjVBuDfKQslt_VqZlXAEJrBDy8sSQQEwOISFHS7eG1Lf6ZVvRv7HF-Jk_36B-qk3mEHNnM5pfZHcvV6JF751BesjtIOkrw6owFqJq_1Q2mBc9AEOrLofj7a0ZjqdMDnFyG_IWI/s1600/dmtp.jpg" /></a></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;"> <u style="color: #cc0000;"><b>I am giving away a 6 Day Trial Packet of Diet Magic</b></u></span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;"><u style="color: #cc0000;"><b> </b></u></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;">** Required entry for this prize is to "Like" my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=hp#%21/SymmetryDietMagic">Symmetry ~ Diet Magic FB Fan Page</a>. Then come back and leave a comment that you did.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;">*****</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;">* Extra Entry ~ Subscribe by email to this Blog (above in right side) Then come back and leave a comment that you did (you must verify your subscription).</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;">This giveaway is open to the USA.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;">Dont forget to add the vendor # or name to your comment. </span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;">#6 ~ Bonus Blog Gift</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;">Satisfy Your Senses </span></b></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqUnWvwdeh-mGyTNQHWZ6ZQWL6GWpzLNx358saV9q2z7KiBUGr_bB_S_fmiOzPQzesssdAnv8oimWQAXqmSzj5SMJXcKIf4WLNHSsm_IqBwks8_Y0gpAXxdSB_JUEyT4S_y4nXhAqgY0/s1600/IMG_3505.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqUnWvwdeh-mGyTNQHWZ6ZQWL6GWpzLNx358saV9q2z7KiBUGr_bB_S_fmiOzPQzesssdAnv8oimWQAXqmSzj5SMJXcKIf4WLNHSsm_IqBwks8_Y0gpAXxdSB_JUEyT4S_y4nXhAqgY0/s200/IMG_3505.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="font-size: large;"><u style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">I am giving away this bonus gift. A Handmade Glass Tile Pendent.</span></b></u></span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="font-size: large;"><u style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></u></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">**Required entry for this prize is to Subscribe by email to this blog. (above on the right) then come back and leave a comment that you did. (must verify your subscription). <i>You get to choose the pendent!</i> Check them out at </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.metoyoutreasures.yolasite.com/">Me To You Treasures</a></span></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">*****</span></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">* Extra entry ~ "Like" my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=hp#%21/pages/Satisfy-Your-Senses/139768312581">Satisfy Your Senses FB Fan Page</a>.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"> This giveaway is open to the USA.</span><b><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;">Dont forget to put the vendor # or name in your comment.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">*********************************************************************************************************** </span></b></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;"> Thank you so much for participating in our giveaways! We hope that you enjoy these awesome gifts!! Once you receive your gifts please feel free to come back and let us know what you think!</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;"> ~~~</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;">I wish you all the best of luck in your entries and want to say thank you to each of the vendors that donated there products and services! You cant go wrong with these ladies! </span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;">~~~~~~</span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Now go win those prizes!!!!!!</b></span></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294452048_3"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>~~~~~~</b></span></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"></div></div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-82589908408203651612010-12-24T08:06:00.001-06:002010-12-24T08:06:00.985-06:00Mommie Minded!OH you could say I am just a wee bit excited today!!!!<br />
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I love the Blogging community and have meet so many wonderful people through blogs. One thing I have really enjoyed was joining in on Blog Hops. The Secret Santa Blog Hop is one I joined in on and am sooooo excited that I did. Thank you to <a href="http://simplystacie.net/">Simply Stacie</a> & <a href="http://www.sjunkie.com/">Survey Junkie</a> for bringing us together once again!<br />
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This is the first time I joined a Secret Santa exchange outside of one of the various yahoo groups I have been part of. So lets move on the the exciting part of this post lol.<br />
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My Secret Santa was Megan who writes an awesome blog called <a href="http://mommyminded.blogspot.com/">Mommy Minded</a>! Her blog is filled with tips, ideas, crafts, reviews, giveaways and more. Very informative and down to earth! It one of those blogs that you have subscribed to your email because you dont want to miss what she's going to post next.<br />
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So Megan, being a super crafty mom with great ideas, sent me an awesome "surprise me" Secret Santa gift.<br />
Most that know me, know that I am a huge kid at heart when it comes to receiving packages in the mail,lol. Hubby brought in the package and sat it on the dining room table and walked away,lol. I had not been feeling well and was taking a nap when it came and he made sure that I knew it came it the moment I woke up.<br />
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I was in one of those funks and the package coming in was just what I needed for a "pick me up".<br />
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I grabbed the package and just before ripping into it, I saw on the side of the box where she wrote "this side up" lol oops, guess I should follow directions,lol. So carefully put the package right side up and opened it with care. I immediately saw lots of crete paper, woohoo I had hit the mother load!<br />
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In between the sheets I spied a couple of handles for gift bags.Hum...yep, it was a good idea that I followed directions and opened it at the right end!<br />
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I pulled out 2 awesome gift bags. I must say that I hadnt thought of sending a package like that, and hubby said he could see "the wheels turning".<br />
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So, I see these two very well put together bags. And had to stop myself from emptying them of their contents..... It was almost the feeling you get when you are given a gift that contains a box, that contains another box, that contains....well you get the idea. I had to take pic's so you could see how cute they are!<br />
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Here are the bags that I pulled from the box....so very curious and ready to well, yeah, tear into them lol.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Each bag had a "Tag" on them. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Now I got to pull out the awesome contents of each bag!!!!! Kripes this was killing me! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are the contents of the "Mommy & Me Makeover Day" bag:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8DHbHWIAuLrOKuFkELrVCE7c6RTtD1hRso-hY_BeNybPs3eIzhRznVcWeGAUNN0kHykUGZaSN6xGX3fZpCgdnzxT1Gno3tj1znqfggumISUfkgJejvO8tSElePov5m2uKawaU6XvTy7Q/s1600/IMG_3390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8DHbHWIAuLrOKuFkELrVCE7c6RTtD1hRso-hY_BeNybPs3eIzhRznVcWeGAUNN0kHykUGZaSN6xGX3fZpCgdnzxT1Gno3tj1znqfggumISUfkgJejvO8tSElePov5m2uKawaU6XvTy7Q/s320/IMG_3390.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Now being a kid at heart this bag really hit it on the nail! Kaitie (my little urchin) and I could so dig this! The great thing was that it would be used over and over! I see "pretty time" happening many times in the near future,lol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">The Next bag proved to be just as awesome! </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Here are the contents of "Mommie & Me Movie Day":</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FCOlpSIg2ZHsQT5Q6Ge2ecS8t7WK1BDKIAcxjnjZqaGh0PIYrjaFkVG9OXzI6Aaq0pkR-dMslUKKxX3KL6J83D83KVKt5Gx2s05-N2S_1DY2Dud4VDjxfWab1ceymk1psnB67gJNNC0/s1600/IMG_3394.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FCOlpSIg2ZHsQT5Q6Ge2ecS8t7WK1BDKIAcxjnjZqaGh0PIYrjaFkVG9OXzI6Aaq0pkR-dMslUKKxX3KL6J83D83KVKt5Gx2s05-N2S_1DY2Dud4VDjxfWab1ceymk1psnB67gJNNC0/s320/IMG_3394.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I so wonder if Megan knew how big we are on movies lol. (We only have about 400 DVD's lol) This was right up our alley. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Not to mention that Popcorn is very much one of Kaitie's favorite treats! This is one movie that we didnt have in our collection! Just so you know Kaitie and I watched this together twice and she has since watched it on her own 3 more times. (And we have only had the package a couple of days lol).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can only say that when I said "surprise me", she did just that. This Secret Santa gift has been very enjoyable and in essence wasnt "just for me". It included my very special person, and for that I am most happy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With school being out for Winter Break, (two weeks here), Kaitie and I will have several days of fun and great memories just from these two gift bags! Megan, thank you so much for this awesome and thoughtful Secret Santa Gift!!!!!! I must say I got the best pick of the group to be paired with! Now I only wish I had been as creative and thoughtful with your gift!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now that I have shared with you all about the Secret Santa Gift exchange, I must go and partake of them.....AGAIN! lol. </div><div style="text-align: center;">You can do gifts like this any time of the year, it doesnt have to be expensive or elaborate. Something as simple and thoughtful as the gifts that Megan bestowed upon me will go a LONG way with those you care about, they even make the perfect "office" gift! Need ideas and tips? Stop by Megan's blog "<a href="http://mommyminded.blogspot.com/">Mommy Minded</a>" and you are sure to find plenty of them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wish you all the Happiest of Holidays!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Merry Christmas to Megan and her family as well as everyone at "<a href="http://simplystacie.net/">Simply Stacie</a>" and "<a href="http://www.sjunkie.com/">Survey Junkie</a>" </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-57462698434777509682010-12-12T18:50:00.000-06:002010-12-12T18:50:11.393-06:00Changes to come......As we roll through the holidays, and the New Year is around the corner, I have decided to bring a few changes to the blog. You will see most of them as we go, some will be subtle and others well....you get it.<br />
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~ MaryMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-1628206007723647242010-12-02T17:26:00.006-06:002010-12-02T17:34:59.072-06:00Whats in Diet Magic?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thedietmagiclady.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 163px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_IcdL9VM7mdaY7BvMAu8AyHa9X83xSpCNqwHJEtPBQhhNTZbnLte12tpdPCrLN7eXyqdPR7n6cJQrPouv4aTRtuGI_fZt0-fIGYR5GKHZjfS88anhGLCvgvqskLMoFRqqrX7GguByjE/s400/dmtp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546230622479809890" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Some have wondered what is in <a href="http://www.thedietmagiclady.com/">Diet Magic</a>. There are a lot of great ingredients that make up this "<a href="http://www.thedietmagiclady.com/">magic diet pill</a>"!<br /><br />Below you will find the ingredient list as well as the historical uses of these ingredients. If you have any questions please feel to contact me at dietmagiclady@gmail.com.<br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://symmetrydirect.com/MREID"><img src="http://thedietmagiclady.weebly.com/uploads/5/2/5/4/5254874/7162296.gif?439" style="border-width: 1px; margin: 10px; padding: 6px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a></div></div> <div class="paragraph editable-text" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255); line-height: 24px;font-family:Georgia,'times new roman',serif;font-size:medium;" ><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76);font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" >Percent Dally Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.<br />** Daily value not established</span><br /><br /><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76);font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" >Other Ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Gelatin Capsule. Aquamin is a registered trademark of Marigot Group Ltd.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255); line-height: 24px;font-family:Georgia,'times new roman',serif;font-size:medium;" ></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255); line-height: 24px;font-family:Georgia,'times new roman',serif;font-size:medium;" ></span></div> <h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(146, 3, 13);font-family:'Arial Black','sans-serif';" >HISTORICAL USES FOR DIET MAGIC</span><strong><span style="color: rgb(146, 3, 13);font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';" >™</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(146, 3, 13);font-family:'Arial Black','sans-serif';" > INGREDIENTS</span></span></h2> <div class="paragraph editable-text" style="text-align: left; display: block;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black','sans-serif';">Vitamin B6 </span><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';">may aid in the formation of several neurotransmitters and is therefore an essential nutrient in the regulation of mental processes and possibly mood.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black','sans-serif';">Calcium </span><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';">Calcium may help to increase bone density, strengthen teeth and helps with osteoporosis. It is a natural dietary supplement that contains dozens of natural minerals and vitamins that the human body requires for good health, including Vitamin D and magnesium, two essential elements that work well with calcium. Having sufficient calcium in the body can prevent muscle and bone pain, high blood pressure caused by stress and cramping of the muscles, as well as bone diseases.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black','sans-serif';">Magnesium </span><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';">may help us to build energy which control blood pressure in our body and is associated with potassium and calcium.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black','sans-serif';">Note: </span><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';">Some experts feel that by adding Calcium and Magnesium to Energy and Weight Loss Formulas that most people experience a smoother energy level and have a more balanced PH.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black','sans-serif';">Chromium </span><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';">(as Polynicotinate) said to have greater biological activity than other forms of Chromium, including sources from picolinate. CP helps to stabilize blood sugar levels and can be critical to the synthesis of cholesterol, fats and proteins. Chromium polynicotinate consists of pure niacin-bound chromium, identified by United States Government researchers as the active component of true GTF (Glucose Tolerance Factor). GTF is responsible for binding insulin to cell membrane receptor sites. Chromium polynicotinate has been shown to possess greater biological activity than other chromium picolinate weight loss supplements.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black','sans-serif';">Dark Chocolate Powder </span><em><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';">may </span></em><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';">have the ability to elevate the metabolism and perhaps even increase satiety (fullness). For instance, is the chemical responsible for that "chocolate high" some people experience when eating... uh... chocolate.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong style=""><span style="font-family:'Arial Black','sans-serif';">Geranium Flower</span></strong><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';">(GeranaX) as a nutrition supplement has been used to stimulate weight loss. Also used as a nasal decongestant, some say they seem to breathe better after taking this supplement.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong style=""><span style="font-family:'Arial Black','sans-serif';">Green Tea Extract </span></strong><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';">powerful antioxidant and Increases Metabolism, May Aid in Weight Loss</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black','sans-serif';">Phenylethlamine HCL </span><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';">(Trace Mineral Blend) Referred to as “PEA” Researchers believe that our body releases phenylethylamine as if when we are in love, thus producing the uplifted mood associated with love. It is rumored that chocolate produces the same feelings because of the phenylethylamine it contains. Have you ever tried eating dinner after eating chocolate? Same goes with phenylethylamine you just are not hungry, loss of appetite.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black','sans-serif';">Caffeine </span><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';">(from coffee beans) energy boost from a natural source. Equivalent to 8 oz cup of regular coffee.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black','sans-serif';">Vanadium </span><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';">(chelate) has a significant effect on lowering blood glucose levels<br /><br /><br />Wow, I agree that is a lot of great information! BUT there is more to be had by visiting my site at <a href="http://www.thedietmagiclady.com/">www.thedietmagiclady.com</a><br /></span></span></span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Have a Healthy and Blessed day!<br />~ Mary<br /></div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-28007035489470720132010-11-28T11:56:00.004-06:002010-11-28T12:29:19.082-06:00What Do You Do?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGbGui0PoNt4aEIDeF9e9rROtvSR9JlTDiEsE31NUZPVdfpj6iaGEVRyWyHhjgMKn4gnQTZQi3tisH62R5k7QshZSdvkKWdVcxXSQ6k5PJGC_VYjBMmT2KazmjhJ1n86UWappMqmiucY4/s1600/Stitch+chritmas.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 189px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGbGui0PoNt4aEIDeF9e9rROtvSR9JlTDiEsE31NUZPVdfpj6iaGEVRyWyHhjgMKn4gnQTZQi3tisH62R5k7QshZSdvkKWdVcxXSQ6k5PJGC_VYjBMmT2KazmjhJ1n86UWappMqmiucY4/s400/Stitch+chritmas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544661063711071906" border="0" /></a><br />We are just shy of a month from Christmas! woohoo! And now that we have hunted for all the candy and stuffed our selves with delicious turkey and fixin's now we are rushing about to find the perfect gifts! Well at least those of us that always wait 'til the last moment to shop, that is. Every year I say I am going to start early....yeah, that doesnt happen, nope not ever,lol.<br /><br />A couple of years ago, my husband and I decided to start our own "tradition" on the gift giving for when it come to shopping for ourselves and our child. As people in general we tend to go over board with the presents thinking more is better. With all the sales going on, its not hard to do. With the economy the way it has been for the last couple of years, the "wallet" strings have gotten tighter, so do we buy more less expensive things or a few higher quality or expensive items? Since Christmas is a Christian holiday and surrounding the birth of Christ we came up with the idea.....Our child only receives 3 gifts from us at Christmas. Baby Jesus received 3 gifts from the 3 wise men so I think its only appropriate. We wanted to keep the holiday in perspective and teach her it wasn't all about how many awesome toys/gifts you can get. Then we took it a step further, she doesnt receive just any 3 gifts. She gets one clothing gift, one educational gift and one "want or toy" gift. This allows us to afford to give her a good Christmas but as she grows older, it doesnt break the bank so to speak. As for my husband and I. We only do 2 gifts one from each other and one from our child. We didnt want the holiday to be all about the gifts and what you can "get".<br /><br />We hope that as the years go, that we can instill in her that it is better to give than to receive. We want to teach her that there is more joy and satisfaction in giving than the getting. Sometimes its just a good meal with friends and family, enjoying time together and well you understand.<br /><br />This year, I am just thankful that my little family has a place to call home, that we are where we can work and bring money into our home, which was scarce back home. We are all healthy and happy. That is a gift in itself.<br /><br />The other day, I entertained the idea, of writing down a list of all that I wanted for christmas. After I did that, I went back through my list and realized, my wants were more needs than anything, funny how that happens as we get older and have families. Of course this is just my opinion.<br /><br />My list consisted of things like a new vacuum cleaner, an ironing board, curtains, serving bowls, towels....things you would get at a house warming party or house hold needs list.<br />I couldnt think of anything that was just a pure want. So I thought about it some more. I came up with another list, I wanted more material, yarn, ribbons....to make more things for the home and others. YIKES, what is wrong with me lol. I mark it down to being that I was raised that way lol. Im okay with that!<br /><br />What I would love to hear is what is on your list, is it a want or need, is it for you or for the benefit for others? How do you decide how and what you are buying as gifts for your loved ones.<br />Do you have a tradition as well?<br /><br />Please share your thoughts, I think it would be interesting to see how alike or different we all are. May even give each other some new ideas for the holiday season.<br /><br />I wish you all the happiest of Holidays!!!!!<br /><br />~ MaryMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-17394424564354328042010-11-17T08:12:00.006-06:002010-11-17T09:02:30.209-06:00To think that it took a year to figure this out.... &<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXHXhzGLsbmVa7DrQmwByGBbsDMHOuBi3CljO45VSJvTH1Q-KRCP-tcAR9AL_pBSzld-8bYAcfjaMddyg1d0uqj7bwcCD1R0kCO2MshQ2Vd4lKFV9k0i0pLBy1nWrz6JIaoEzMNCL7LY/s1600/15588269.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 86px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXHXhzGLsbmVa7DrQmwByGBbsDMHOuBi3CljO45VSJvTH1Q-KRCP-tcAR9AL_pBSzld-8bYAcfjaMddyg1d0uqj7bwcCD1R0kCO2MshQ2Vd4lKFV9k0i0pLBy1nWrz6JIaoEzMNCL7LY/s400/15588269.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540533763728100098" border="0" /></a><br />So what have I been up to here lately? Well, with holidays all around us there is much to do, throw in some school activities, home life, yard work and a gallon of coffee and I'd say we are off to a good start!<br /><br />Here lately I have been "re-organizing" everything. After a year of "seeing where things go". I have been going back over all that has happened, where my business has gone in this amount of time, and looking at the different things I need to improve on. I want to make sure that my family life isnt pushed to the way side. I want to make sure that I am giving my business the time and dedication it deserves as well. So re-organizing is the solution to the problem at this stage of the game.<br /><br />I have recently dropped some opportunities that I thought would be great ideas....the pros just dont out weight the cons. I figured that I would look at what was most important and would be more beneficial in the long run. So, all the "side job" opps have/had to go.<br /><br />I decided that for my family, I needed to concentrate on what I know works, benefits the family, doesnt take away from the family, and something I enjoy.<br /><br />So here you have it. I am only working on and with these two companies. <a href="http://www.satisfyyoursenses.com/">SoyLicious.com</a> and <a href="http://www.thedietmagiclady.com/">Symmetry ~ Diet Magic</a>.<br /><br />Both of these companies, offer great benefits, they are all natural, I can stand behind them 100% with no doubts, they dont "take over" my time for my family and well, I love them!!!<br /><br />I am spending more time being a mom too. Little bit is growing up so fast and I dont want to miss it. I mean what the heck is the point in working for yourself so that you can have the schedule you want if you dont utilize it??? Right?<br /><br />I am going to do something for the first time this year.......Im sending out Christmas cards....aaaccckkkk....I know, but hey at least Im finally getting round to it...now where are those cards I got a few years ago! They must be in one of these boxes, yike!<br /><br />Thanksgiving and Christmas will be hard this year, not having family around, but we will mutter through it just fine Im sure. (yes I meant Mutter,lol, we are good at that,lol) We have made some great friends, more of an extended family, to enjoy the holidays with. Praises be, for that.<br /><br />I have plans for the new year, getting ready to put them into action. A few things in the works is creating my weight loss journey blog, yes I can post them here, but I need a central place so that the support I have been getting doesnt get lost in the shuffle and when things get rough, well you get the point, not that I wont post about it here though. I am working on a better more organized way of leading my team in my business efforts. I am planning on more one on one time with little bit & hubby. I am also sneaking in a bit more ME time as well.<br /><br />I have one passion I had set aside, due to time constraints and technology...yup Im picking up the pen and paper again. I remember what it was like to get a handwritten letter in the mail, it always made me feel better and well, its what I like to do, so for the various people out there, watch the mail box tehehehe.<br /><br />I am finding that other than to post to my blog occasionally, or pal around on FB I am rarely using my social networks like I use to. Maybe this is for the better at this time, who knows, but doesnt mean I dont miss everyone, I do, but just needed more real life time so to speak. Ill be back, just needing to (heres that word again) "re-organize".<br /><br />I'll never get to where I need to go, If I cant figure out which road to travel. The only way to do that is learn to read the road signs. And at times I will need to ask for directions, so for that...thank you for being there!<br /><br />Just so its not mistaken....this isn't an early New Year's resolution.....its a life change. yup, that sounded hillbillyish, but that is me. I want a better life, I want my child and husband to have a better life. I want to enjoy the years...not pass them by trying to catch up with the rest of the world.<br /><br />Okay thats enough rambling....so lets see where it goes from here!<br /><br />As the saying goes...Take life by the horns, and enjoy the ride,<br />~ MaryMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-75629685660121093592010-10-20T07:19:00.003-05:002010-10-20T07:25:20.066-05:00Wordless Wednesday............<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLR75GunCeRPX2DW00An_7_UawkYgdvA_J7TcU99dLzUXqsg98nwt_cBcOQk40wjCAzKWe9pZPlFlkXEXUv99wT2zX1e2bENLACfydvZLkEN6G18GTpscDVg1a61qca7Yu-vN2Ee7B4bw/s1600/IMG_3203.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLR75GunCeRPX2DW00An_7_UawkYgdvA_J7TcU99dLzUXqsg98nwt_cBcOQk40wjCAzKWe9pZPlFlkXEXUv99wT2zX1e2bENLACfydvZLkEN6G18GTpscDVg1a61qca7Yu-vN2Ee7B4bw/s400/IMG_3203.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530102822874027058" border="0" /></a><br />.....nothin' like talkin' to granny while chilling out in your fave chair and havin' a snack to boot!Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781986950171582845.post-13087987590307671572010-10-18T15:22:00.004-05:002010-10-18T15:47:22.150-05:00I'm Back.......Hello Everyone!<br /><br />I can not tell you how much I appreciate all of you that take the time to read my blog posts. It means a lot to me to share with all of you, the things that go on in my life from work to family to my thoughts in general. I have had amazing support from you, my readers. Your support has gotten me though some rough times as well as celebrating the great times too.<br /><br />During the last month my family and I have been going through one of those rough times. I have blogged about it and you have responded in kind. I have posted about work in between when I could...I wanted to keep my blog going and what not, but I do realize that just putting something on here isnt always the best thing....I want to give you something worth reading about.<br /><br />So, before I starting going lax on my blog I had been informing you about my weight loss journey. I want to pick that up again. I found that having you keep me accountable was a huge part of it. Having someone to share it with has made if fun and worthwhile as well. It also helped me be an inspiration to others.<br /><br />This being said, the first thing I am going to do is work on my "Weight Loss Journey". The next thing I am doing is getting my business back in order. I want to bring to you quality natural and handmade products, and not just those that I personally sale. I want to highlight others that are in the handmade world and deserve the recognition.<br /><br />Another thing I want to get back into is the Sunday Stills. This is something that actually got me out of the house, got me to use my creative side not just in pictures but made me use my brain so to speak.....I like that,lol.<br /><br />I have been down for about a month now. My family and I have went through another miscarriage and it was as hard as the last 3, it has taken a huge toll on my body, as well. I want to get back to where I was, when I was healthy. That is my goal. I want to get to a healthy weight of 175lbs. Although that is not a foreseeable in the near future and obtainable goal, it is my end goal. With your help I will reach it.<br /><br />When I started my weight loss journey I was 315lbs, in about a month and 1 week I lost down to 280. (which was an amazing feat for me!). I used <a href="http://www.thedietmagiclady.com">Diet Magic</a> to help me get there, and wow was that a ride! I had to quit taking it when we got pregnant, or at least realized we were. so for a month I hadnt taken it.....I gained some baby weight BUT....today I weighed in at 285.5lbs so my weight gain was only 5.5lbs. Which to me is a huge deal, considering most diet products you take to get "skinny" dont keep the weight off and when you stop taking them, it all comes back.... not in this case.....<br /><br />Anyway, the journey is back on....I took my first pill this morning, and my now beginning weight is 285.5lbs. I am asking for you to help me stay accountable. I will keep you up to date on what I am experiencing. I am a distributor of this product. I joined so that I may get the product cheaper, once I saw it was working for me and that I could help others get the same results.<br /><br />I dont want to be fat anymore. I dont want my daughter seeing that fat is "okay". I dont want my daughter to see me struggle in life. I want my daughter to see mommy is healthy and happy and there with her every step of the way. I dont want my husband to be burdened with a sick and disabled wife.....that is where I am headed....Are you? Join me on this Journey, lets help each other get where we want to be. Lets get healthy together!<br /><br />So, Here's to a new beginning! Here's to a second chance!<br /><br />Again thank you for being here for me,<br />~ MaryMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702181426454462826noreply@blogger.com0