Thought 4 Thursday

HAPPY HUMP DAY

Im a BIG Tony Stewart fan...what you dont know who Tony Stewart is???? He's the driver of number 14 for NASCAR...and I've been a fan of his for a very looooong time so when I seen this "hump day" comment with my man on it I just had to post it.....my "hump day" just got better!!!

I know you are loving this one Tom...hehe (he's a Jimmy Johnson fan)

What about ME Wednesday

This morning while I was doing one of the things I do every morning it got me to thinking...I wonder how many people are as anal about this as I am? Every morning before my day gets started I have to make the bed...I just can not stand crawling into bed at night when the bed has been left a mess all day....so I tighten the sheets and make the bed look all pretty each and every morning...yes Im one that has all the extra pillows thrown on my bed too just to make it look good..it gives me a good feeling when I walk into the room and see the bed all made with all the extras on it...like its a piece of art or something....and then to pull the blankets back at night and crawl in feels so much better then if everything was left wrinkled all day long.....so now I want to know what about you

Do you make your bed each morning?



or do you just get out and go?

Toons 4 Tuesday

Only 80 days til......

80 Days,
until Christmas of '2009

But then who's counting??

I know its only just fall but here in Nebraska its been so cold we actually had to crank on the heat!!! Its been in the 40's and 50's here with rain and wind...and now they are talking about the week-end its only going to be in the 40's with lows in the 20's are you kidding me??? I think we missed Fall and went right for Winter!!! And thats what got me to thinking about Christmas time...and I was wondering if any of you have started your shopping yet??? I say every year Im going to start early and every year I start about the same time..sometime after Thanksgiving...but I did it this year!!! I actually got started already!!! So thats my question for you.....do you start your shopping early and if so how early?? Or are you one of those last minute shoppers???? Do you like it when people give you a list or you would rather just wing it and get them something on your own??

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Music 4 Monday

I realize this might come as a surprise to some of you ..but Im a big Kid Rock fan....I really like most of his music some of it is kind of naughty, some of it is just really rockin,...and well not something everyone can enjoy....but here is one of his more mellow ones....and I love it

And here is another mellow one for you to enjoy...




And here's a taste of the other side of Kid Rock (WARNING:do not play if you have kids around!!)

I did...did you???

Here is yet ANOTHER way to spread the word about breast cancer awareness...its a fun way to do it ...thanks to my bloggy buddy Samsmama she told me about this and so I had to go check it out.....go there ,find mine and leave a comment on there. Though its a serious subject we can also find fun ways to spread the word!!! Click here to find mine and leave a comment and even to make your own!!!

Favorite 4 Friday

I don't have to work today....that's right I get a loooooong week-end.....and that is my FAVORITE kind of week-end...a LONG one!!!!!

I have things I could fill my day with while Devin is at school and Josh is at work....but guess what I dont really feel like doing any of them I feel like just being LAZY today....is that wrong of me???

Is it wrong of me to not really care, if its wrong of me to be lazy today?? WTF??? Did that even make any sense???? (and no I dont actually say wtf...I just thought it was cool I could type it and not have to say it....hehe)

You see why I need a LAZY day....I need a day to de-clutter my mind....rest my body...and rejuvenate my soul!!

Some times peace and quiet time....is the best time ever!!!

Thought 4 Thursday

Some things to think about....

An estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer will occur among women in the United States during 2009

And an estimated 40,170 women will die from breast cancer

Also, about 1,910 men will be diagnosed and 440 men will die of breast cancer during 2009 in the United States

In addition to invasive breast cancer, an estimated 62,280 new cases of in situ breast cancer will occur among women in 2009

(facts copied from this site http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/WhoDoesItAffect.html)


THIS IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH


Click HERE for events happening all month long in different areas to help support awareness


Click HERE to read more information on the Susan G. Komen Foundation


Click HERE to read some really inspirational cancer survivor stories and to order some PINK things


Check the items that you buy, so many products donate a portion of their sales to Breast Cancer Research during the month of October....heres a list of just SOME

M&M'S....In 2009, Susan G. Komen for the Cure is honored to continue its partnership with Mars Snackfood, US, LLC. From August 15 through October 31, Mars will once again sell specially marked bags of dark pink and light pink M&M'S® Brand chocolate candies in grocery and retail outlets throughout the nation. In conjunction with this program, they will make a guaranteed donation of $500,000 to Komen for the Cure

Pandora Jewelry....Susan G. Komen for the Cure is proud to partner with Pandora Jewelry as the beneficiary from the sale of a specially designed pink ribbon beads in sterling silver and 14 karat gold to support the promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever. From January 1 through December 31, 2009, Pandora will create a special pink ribbon bead to benefit Komen for the Cure and will make a minimum guaranteed donation of $100,000. The bead will be available through at Pandora stores and through jewelry and specialty gift stores.

Evian...In 2009 Evian® Natural Spring Water is pleased to continue this mission by partnering with Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the efforts to support the fight against breast cancer. "Evian is proud to donate $.60 per specially marked 6pks of 1L and 500mL water bottles with a minimum donation of $100,000 up to $150,000 in 2009.

Purina Cat Chow...Susan G. Komen for the Cure is proud to be the beneficiary of the Purina Cat Chow sales program. From September 1 through December 31, 2009, specially marked packages of Purina Cat Chow will be sold in retail stores nationwide to benefit Komen for the Cure. Purina will donate $200,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in connection with this program..PLUS In addition, individuals will have the opportunity starting September 1, 2009 to go online at www.catchow.com/pink and enter their names and complete a brief breast cancer awareness survey. Purina will donate $1 for each survey completed online, up to $125,000. Customers will also have the opportunity to purchase a resealable cat food container on the web site and Purina will donate $3 per container, up to $25,000. An additional component to the online efforts will include a photo mosaic upload of consumers and their cats, which will generate a $1 per upload donation, up to $10,000.

Yoplait..Yoplait conducts the highly successful Save Lids to Save Lives® program, which takes place during September and October each year. For each pink lid mailed in by customers, Yoplait will donate 10 cents to Komen with a guaranteed donation of $500,000 up $1.5 million.

New Balance Athletic Shoe..New Balance will be designing a special edition 993 Commemorative running shoe during this 20th anniversary year. The special edition 993, an all pink suede shoe, features the Komen for the Cure® pink ribbon, an insert adorned with an anniversary logo denoting the twenty-year partnership and a hangtag that details New Balance’s commitment to Komen for the Cure®. All special edition 993s will be manufactured in the U.S. and distributed in a new pink and black anniversary box with matching tissue paper, all featuring the Komen pink ribbon. The box’s inside cover explains additional information about New Balance’s relationship with Komen. n 2009, New Balance will donate up to $1million (with a guaranteed minimum donation of $500,000) supporting Susan G Komen for the Cure through the proceeds of the Lace Up for the Cure® Collection.

Click HERE and any beauty item you purchase with the pink cancer seal they donate a portion to help survivors of cancer.

Avon..has a few items that they donate a portion of each sale towards research

VAIO LAPTOP...created a PINK laptop The thin-and-light mobile masterpiece features an array of entertainment and design extras. $75 from each purchase benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundaion. Available at SonyStyle retail locations

Swiffer...For the first time ever, the Swiffer brand is trading in its traditional green for pink this October, as part of a P&G-wide effort to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and encourage early breast cancer detection. Available at mass merchandise and grocery retailers nationwide in September.

ARCHIPELAGO BOTANICALS RIBBONS OF LOVE CANDLE...This Archipelago Botancials Ribbons of Love fragrance candle is a blend of Pink Grapefruit, Clementine, and Pomelo designed by Archipelago staff whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. 40% of profits benefit City of Hope. Available at Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's.

CANON CAMERA PACK...Canon is fighting breast cancer through the sale of their special edition bundle kits. Each kit includes a pink PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELP camera, a pink SELPHY CP760 compact photo printer, a pink ribbon charm, and a Mammography Reminder Magnet. In the month of October, Canon will donate $150,000 to American Cancer Society

BELKIN SPORT ARMBAND...This slim, lightweight, and stretchable neoprene Belkin armband holds your iPod Nano and includes a pocket for keys or earbuds. $2.50 from each sale benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure

AVEDA HAND RELIEF...A rich hand creme that helps soften and smooth hands while diminishing the visible signs of aging, Hand Relief has remained an Aveda top seller since its launch in 1998. $4 from each sale benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Available at www.aveda.com.

PIER 1 CANDLE....This floral blossom filled candle from Pier 1 features their exclusive Floral Blossom fragrance and comes in a frosted glass holder with a flocked flower design. Pink ribbon pin is also included. 25% of the purchase price of each candle benefits Komen for the Cure. Available at all Pier 1 Imports stores.

DOVE PROMISES OF HOPE CHOCOLATE...Indulge your sweet tooth with DOVE Promises of Hope chocolate. The inside of each chocolate wrapper will feature an inspirational message from a breast cancer survivor. $250,000 will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Available in select retail stores.

ELF PINK KISS LIP GLOSS...This Super Glossy SPF 15 formula fights environmental damage while leaving your lips with a healthy glossy glow. The delicious flavor and sweet scent will leave you licking your lips in delight! The perfect on the go tube that is mess proof for anywhere and anytime! 100% of proceeds from e.l.f's gloss in Pink Kiss will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Available at www.eyeslipsface.com.



If you look you will find that there are many ways that you can help make a difference....so watch for PINK this month...and remember we are all touched by this disease.

What about me 4 Wednesday

Thats me today..I've got an empty thought bubble..Ive got nothing to write about.....no "what about me."...just simply nothing
what about you..ever have those kind of days?????

Question for the Women????

I know this might seem like a strange question to ask...but I have to ask it.....its one for all the women out there....what brand of make-up do you use??? As Im getting older the make-up Ive always used just isnt working with my skin anymore!!! I seem to be trying every brand I can find and I have yet to find one that makes me go WOW..I LOVE THIS STUFF!!!! So I wanted to see what everyone else is using.....so leave a comment and let me know what is it that you swear by!

Toon 4 my Tuesday

Question 4 you!?!?

When you read someone's blog...do you read all the comments that have been left first...or do you skip to the end and leave yours????


*I usually skip down and write mine first , just so I don't forget what was the first thing that popped into my head when I read the post....but before I post it I will usually read the others so if mine ends up being just like someone elses I can change it up a bit and it doesn't come out sounding like I just copied another person*

Music 4 my Monday

Enjoy some Def Leppard....

Have a SUPER week-end

Whatever you do this week-end I hope that you are safe and that you have a GREAT time....Im not a big drinker but every now and then I want a wine cooler, Mikes Hard Lemonade, a margarita..mud slide...something of the sort...well last Friday when Josh and I were all alone we decided to have a couple drinks...I went for the Mikes Hard Pink Lemonade....besides it being really tasty....it had an ad on it for Breast Cancer research...seems they are donating money from the sale of this product to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in memory of someone that used to be a part of the Mikes family......so here is yet ANOTHER way to help with the cause!!

Favorite 4 my Friday

Well here it is Friday already...yay!!!! I love it when its the week-end....no alarm clock going off....no schedule to follow....just do what ya want when ya want to.....so I'm going to FINALLY show off some pics from LAST week-end..when I finally had ALL three of my boys home again...its been awhile...so when it happens I'm always super happy!!!! And I'm a camera freak which ends up making my boys get all cranky....but that doesn't stop me!!!!! So my FAVORITE this week is of course my time with all three of my boys!!!!!

The older boys made it home to watch Devin play football...it was exciting for them to watch their 11 year old brother out there playing what they spent years playing..it was cute after the game watching his big brother Kody showing him some secret moves.. oh and by the way they won this game too!! yay!!!!

We all got home..Josh started the grill and we all patiently awaited some good ole grilled burgers...omg Im telling you Josh is the grill master!!!!

After that the boys took turns playing Guitar Hero:


I love the look on Kody's face..hehe

Dakota trying to pretend he doesnt see me with camera
(and yes he has THAT growth on his face AGAIN)

Devin taking it oh so serious!!!!
(actually he is really good at it...better then both his brothers)


Dakota tried to freak me out pretending he swallowed the knife
BUTTHEAD!!!!

Something on the laptop had their attention....hmmmm wonder what it was??

Josh took a moment and called his boys...they live in Florida with their mom
look at that smile



You have no idea how many times I took the picture just to get one they all were smiling and looking at the camera at the same time!!!!!


SEE WHAT I MEAN....THEY LOVE TO GOOF OFF!!!!


Oh I give up.....if you can't beat them (and you can't)
then join them!!!!!!

AND THE WINNER IS!!!!!

For the life of me I could not figure out how to get the random number generator to copy and paste so I could put it on here to show you who the winner is...I even went to another number generator and tried it there still no luck but I was blown away when the exact same number showed up on both number generators....so I'm guessing it is REALLY meant to be that Juls is the winner of this ohhh so ugly Halloween Witch!!!!! I took pics of both of the number generators with my phone and sent them to my email to post here, that seem to be the only way I could get them on here and thats why the pics turned out so small and look like they have grey lines going thru them...its off of my computer screen...anyway...
CONGRATS TO YOU JULS!!!!!!!!

Can you see it...#4 on both of them !!!

She will be on her way to your house SOON Juls!!!


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Thought 4 my Thursday

I just cant believe this!!!!

I just seen this on tv this morning and I am so upset about it that I just have to blog about it to get it off my chest (no pun intended) first watch this ad........

I'm very big on breast cancer awareness...my mom had breast cancer and as you know from reading my blog I try to find ways to help in not only breast cancer awareness but in cancer research....I find this ad VERY distasteful!!! I feel the whole point of what it is suppose to be about is lost! They talk about wanting to make the big WOW factor in ads now..I don't know if you have seen the one about teens and texting if you haven't seen it then view this ad....

Now THAT gives you the WOW factor!!!! That hits home...that lets you know the effects of texting while driving no questions asked....see the difference between the two ads??? I'm not saying that is the way things need to be advertised, but if people are wanting more of a WOW factor when it comes to ads then maybe ads that have to deal with things like breast cancer should be more about the effects of going thru cancer treatments has on a person..the way their body changes and their appearance changes,I watched my own mom go thru this....I think there would be more of a WOW factor if men and women had to see what a woman goes thru when she goes thru cancer treatment, losing their hair, being sick all the time, in some cases even losing their breast!!!! Make the reality of this disease be the WOW factor not some woman with big boobs in a skimpy bikini getting the attention of all the men at a pool...thats NOT the reality of this at all.....I think if people had to see things like the reality of this disease that would give you the same kind of WOW factor as the texting ad....we don't need to see women's boobs thrown out there as objects anymore and the "save the boobs ad" did that once again!!! You want to get the message out there about serious things...then make the ad serious!!! Don't take something like breast cancer and make it another way for you to flash womens breast around on the tv screen some more...just watching tv gives us way more of that then we need to see!!! So now give me your opinion...how do you feel about this ads???

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL

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