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Haven't posted anything in a long time. I was pretty much told to shut up, no one wants to hear/see it. I don't do it for anyone but me. I use it as a release. Let's just say right now, I need the release. I am so sick and tired of playing games with my life to make everyone else's life better. Right now, I wish I wasn't here. I could care less! No one gives a real shit about me and my feelings. Make everyone else happy, pay everything, clean everything, console everyone, be the go-between, take me back, advise me, and all this time doing these things, DON'T THINK ABOUT YOURSELF! Do you know the guilt that is felt when I do take time for myself and don't do for someone else? Hell no, cause no one in my family has ever done that, especially for me! I am so tired of feeling worthless, useless, friendless, unappreciated, used, taken advantage of. No one listens to me, but you can damn well bitch to me! Does anyone see me at all? Do you see how FAT I am? Do you see how UNHAPPY I am? Do you see the stress? Do you CARE???? I'm tired, I'm done. I don't care anymore. Let me sit and waste away into nothing. Use and abuse me until I am gone. If I wasn't such a chicken, I would end it now, then you could all go on with your lives without me being a burden for what you want. You wouldn't hear me complain about being unhappy, about lifestyle choices, about your deadbeat boyfriend, about your negligent parenting, about not liking your job or not having a place to live, not wanting to move here or move there, having to be with your girlfriend 24/7, not wanting chores, not talking to me for over 3 years with no explanation, hate me! I don't fucking care anymore! Have great lives!

Setting Fitness Goals

by Krisha McCoy, MS

The first step in any exercise program should be setting fitness goals. By taking a little time to map out your goals and plan your strategy for reaching them, you’ll likely be more successful and feel more satisfied when you achieve them.

Ask Yourself Questions

The first thing you should do when starting a fitness program is ask yourself some questions that will help you figure out what your fitness goals are. Here are some questions to get you started:
Take a few minutes to think about these questions. Write down your answers and refer to them as you go about setting your goals.

Be Specific

What is your long-term goal? Can it be broken into smaller steps? If you break your long-term objective into “mini goals” that you can accomplish more quickly, you will be more likely to stay motivated and stick with your fitness program. For instance, if you are hoping to lose 20 pounds, you might consider setting the following mini goals:

• Exercise for at least 30 minutes three times each week
• Be able to walk/jog for three miles at the end of six months
• Lose five pounds in one month

Another important thing to think about when setting your fitness goals is your timetable. Before you begin, think about when you expect to achieve your goals. Are your expectations realistic? If you want to drop 10 pounds by next Wednesday or reduce your cholesterol levels significantly before your doctor’s appointment in two weeks, you need to reevaluate your timetable. More realistic expectations are losing 1-2 pounds per week or reducing your cholesterol by 10% for next year’s physical.

Write It Down

After you’ve come up with the specifics of your goals, write them down. Putting your plan on paper will help you commit and will give you something to turn to in a week or a month, when you may begin veering off track. Write down all of your goals (including mini goals) and when you expect to achieve them. Leave room to log your successes and the challenges you face. You can modify your goals and timetable as you go.
Post your goals some place where you will see them often—your bathroom mirror, the refrigerator, your office bulletin board. This will keep you motivated and increase your chances for success.
While you’re writing down your goals, make a schedule that you can follow. Decide how many times a week you will exercise, what time of day will be best for you, and which days of the week work best for your schedule. By having a concrete schedule on paper, you’re one step closer to incorporating exercise into your weekly routine.

Measure Your Success

If you don’t measure your progress, it will be hard to stay motivated. Schedule regular intervals when you will measure your success. For example, if you are trying to lose weight, you might log your weight first thing every Monday morning. If you want to build muscle, you can log how much weight you lift each time you workout. As your muscles get stronger, you will be able to lift more weight.
If you are trying to bring your blood pressure or cholesterol under control, you can still measure your progress as you go. Instead of heading to your doctor every week for a blood test, log the number of times you exercise in a week or the weight you have lost. Consider these accomplishments as progress toward your ultimate goal. Then, when the doctor gives you the results, you can study your own log and modify it according to your success or failure.

Reward Yourself

Yes, by adopting a regular fitness program, you will be rewarded with a better physique, better health, and more energy. But why not add a little extra motivation to your plan—in the form of rewards. As you set your goals (pounds lost, trips to the gym, extra weight lifted), plan ways to reward your progress. You might consider buying yourself a new outfit, treating yourself to a round at a new golf course, or going to a new restaurant you’ve been wanting to try.
Taking some time to set goals before you begin a fitness program will do wonders to keep you motivated and on the right track. Remember, patience is essential in any exercise program. Keep your mind focused on your goal, and enjoy both the pleasure and the benefits of exercise that you will gain along the way.

Calories

Grains (includes starchy vegetables)_servings per day

• One serving = approximately 80 calories

Type	One Serving
Bagel (varies), 4 ounces	¼ of a bagel (1 ounce)
Bread (white, pumpernickel, whole wheat, rye)	1 slice
Bread, reduced calorie or “lite”	2 slices
Broth-based soup	1 cup
Cooked beans, peas, or corn	½ cup
Cooked cereal	½ cup
Crackers	4-6
English muffin, hot dog bun, or hamburger bun	½
Muffin, 5 ounces	1/5 (1 ounce)
Pasta, rice	1/3 cup
Popcorn, air popped, no fat added	3 cups
Potato	1 small (3 ounces)
Pretzels	¾ ounce
Sweet potato or yam	½ cup
Tortilla	1 small
Unsweetened, dry cereal	¾ cup

Vegetables_servings per day

• One serving = approximately 25 calories

**Type**	**One Serving**
Cooked vegetables	½ cup
Raw vegetables	1 cup
Tomato or vegetable juice	½ cup

Fruits_servings per day

• One serving = approximately 60 calories

**Type**	**One Serving**
Canned fruit	½ cup
Dried fruit	¼ cup
Fresh fruit	1 small or 1 cup (eg, cut up or berries)
Fruit juice	½ cup

Milk_servings per day

• Calories in one serving varies as listed below

**Type**	**One Serving**
** *90 calories per serving***
Nonfat or low-fat milk	1 cup
Plain, nonfat yogurt	¾ cup
Nonfat or low-fat soy milk	1 cup
** *120 calories per serving***
2% milk	1 cup
Soy milk	1 cup
Yogurt, plain, low-fat	¾ cup
** *150 calories per serving***
Whole milk	1 cup
Yogurt, plain (made from whole milk)	¾ cup

Meat and Beans_servings per day

• Calories vary as follows:
  • One very lean serving = approximately 35 calories
  • One lean serving = approximately 55 calories
  • One medium-fat serving = approximately 75 calories
  • One high-fat serving = approximately 100 calories

**Type**	**One Serving**
** *Very lean***
Egg substitutes, plain	¼ cup
Egg whites	2
Fish: fresh or frozen cod, flounder, haddock, halibut, trout, tuna	1 ounce
Nonfat or low-fat cottage cheese	¼ cup
Poultry: chicken or turkey, white meat, no skin	1 ounce
Shellfish	1 ounce
** *Lean***
Beef: round, sirloin, flank, tenderloin, roast, steak, ground round (trimmed of fat)	1 ounce
Fish: herring, salmon, catfish, tuna (canned in oil, drained)	1 ounce
Parmesan cheese	2 tablespoons
Pork: lean pork, such as fresh ham, Canadian bacon, tenderloin, center loin chop	1 ounce
Poultry: chicken or turkey (dark meat, no skin); chicken (white meat with skin)	1 ounce
Tofu, light	½ cup or 4 ounces
Veal: lean chop, roast	1 ounce
** *Medium-fat***
Beef: most beef products (ground beef, meatloaf, corned beef, short ribs, prime rib)	1 ounce
Cheese with five grams or less of fat per ounce: feta, mozzarella	1 ounce, (Ricotta 2 ounces)
Egg	1
Lamb: rib roast, ground	1 ounce
Pork: top loin, chop, cutlet	1 ounce
Poultry: chicken (dark meat with skin), ground turkey or ground chicken, fried chicken (with skin)	1 ounce
Sausage with 5 g or less of fat per ounce	1 ounce
Tofu	½ cup or 4 ounces
** *High-fat***
Cheeses: all regular cheese (eg, American, cheddar, Monterey Jack, Swiss)	1 ounce
Hot dog (beef, pork, or combination) *count as 1 high-fat meat plus 1 fat exchange	1 ounce
Peanut butter	1 tablespoon
Pork: spareribs, ground pork, pork sausage	1 ounce
Processed sandwich meats: bologna, salami	1 ounce
Sausage (eg, Italian, bratwurst)	1 ounce

Fats_servings per day

• One fat serving = approximately 45 calories

**Type**	**One Serving**
** *Monounsaturated***
Avocado	2 tablespoons (1 ounce)
Oil (canola, olive, peanut)	1 teaspoon
Olives	9-10 large
Peanut butter	2 teaspoons
Tahini paste	2 teaspoons
** *Polyunsaturated***
Margarine	1 teaspoon
Mayonnaise, regular	1 teaspoon
Mayonnaise, low-fat	1 tablespoon
Salad dressing, regular	1 tablespoon
** *Saturated***
Bacon, cooked	1 slice
Butter, stick	1 teaspoon
Coconut, sweetened, shredded	2 tablespoons
Cream cheese, reduced fat	1½ tablespoons
Cream cheese, regular	1 tablespoon
Cream, half and half	2 tablespoons
Shortening or lard	1 teaspoon
Sour cream, reduced fat	3 tablespoons
Sour cream, regular	2 tablespoons

Sweets and Desserts_servings per day/week

• These foods tend to be high in sugar and/or fat, while providing little nutritional value. They may or may not be included in your diet plan.

**Type**	**Serving Size**
Angel food cake, unfrosted	1/12 cake (2 ounces)
Brownie, small, unfrosted	2 inch square (about 1 ounce)
Cake, frosted	2 inch square (about 2 ounces)
Doughnut, plain	1 medium (1½ ounce)
Gingersnaps	3
Honey	1 tablespoon
Ice cream	½ cup
Ice cream, low-fat	½ cup
Milk, chocolate, whole	1 cup
Pudding, sugar-free (made with low-fat milk)	½ cup
Sports drink	8 ounces
Sugar	1 tablespoon
Syrup, regular	1 tablespoon
Yogurt, frozen, low-fat	1/3 cup

Free Foods

• These foods contain less than 20 calories per serving.
• Eat as desired, unless a serving size is given, then limit to three servings per day.

**Type**	**One Serving**
Bouillon, broth or consommé	—
Candy, hard, sugar free	1 candy
Carbonated or mineral water	—
Coffee	—
Cream cheese, fat-free	1 tablespoon
Creamers, nondairy	1 tablespoon
Diet soft drinks, sugar-free	—
Drink mixes, sugar-free	—
Garlic	—
Gelatin dessert, sugar-free	—
Herbs, fresh or dried	—
Horseradish	—
Jam or jelly, light	2 teaspoons
Ketchup	1 tablespoon
Lemon or lime juice	—
Margarine spread, fat-free	4 tablespoons
Mayonnaise, fat-free	1 tablespoon
Mustard	—
Nonstick cooking spray	—
Pickles, dill	1½ large
Salad dressing, fat-free or low-fat	1 tablespoon
Salsa	¼ cup
Soy sauce	—
Spices	—
Tabasco or hot pepper sauce	—
Tea	—
Vinegar	—
Whipped topping, light or fat-free	2 tablespoons
Wine, used in cooking	—
Worcestershire sauce	—

Calorie-Counting Diet

by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RD

What Is a Calorie-Counting Diet?

The premise of the calorie-counting, or calorie-controlled, diet is to stay within a target number of calories each day. Although this diet works well for some, most registered dietitians recommend a more individualized eating plan.

Why Should I Follow a Calorie-Counting Diet?

Following a calorie-counting diet can help you manage your weight and blood sugar levels. If you are overweight, reducing the number of calories you consume will help you lose weight, thereby also lowering your risk of several health conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. If you are underweight, increasing your calorie intake will help you gain weight.

Calorie-Counting Diet Guide

The calorie-counting diet breaks food into different food groups and allots a certain number of daily servings from each group. This method helps ensure a balanced diet and also makes it easier to keep track of calories.
A balanced diet includes a variety of foods from each of the main food groups: grains, fruits, vegetables, milk, meat and beans, and oils. Based on your calorie needs, a dietitian can help you determine how many servings you can have from each of the groups. Depending on your situation and calorie requirement, you may also be allotted some discretionary calories that you can use for foods not in these main groups (eg, sweets, desserts, and certain beverages). Alcohol, if permitted by your physician, should be limited to one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men.

Tips and Suggestions

If your goal is to lose weight, researchers have found that reducing your caloric intake is the key to success, not reducing a particular nutrient (like carbs).
To become more aware of how many calories you are consuming, follow these tips:

• Read food labels for calorie information per serving.
• Focus on the serving sizes you are eating—they directly impact calorie intake.
• Spread out your calorie intake throughout the day. Find what works for you, whether it is consuming your calories in three standard meals a day or spread out into six mini-meals.
• Work with a dietitian to create a calorie-counting plan that takes into account your lifestyle and preferences.
• Eat a variety of foods from each of the food groups. This will ensure that you get all the nutrients you need and will also leave you more satisfied.

DASH Diet

Just an idea for those trying to lose weight or be more healthy can tweak a bit to lower caloric intake

DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, which is the name of the research study that looked at the effects of eating patterns on blood pressure. From this study came the DASH diet—a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods, and low in saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol. This diet was shown to significantly reduce blood pressure. The DASH diet combined with a low sodium intake can reduce blood pressure even further.

Daily Nutritional Information:
Calories   Carbohydrate    Protein     Fat      Fiber           Cholesterol       Sodium
2000                57%             22%      21%     29 grams     156 mgs          1406 mgs

Day 1

Breakfast 6 ounces 100% orange juice
1 ¼ cups oat bran cereal with ¾ cup skim milk and ¼ cup dried cherries
1 slice cinnamon raisin toast with 1 teaspoon Smart Balance®

Morning Snack
6 ounces low fat yogurt with fruit on the bottom

Lunch
3 ounces chicken breast on whole wheat bun with 1 slice Swiss cheese and 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
2 cups mixed green salad with ¼ cup red onion, ¼ cup chickpeas, ¼ cup sliced mandarin oranges, 1/2 ounce slivered almonds, and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette


Afternoon Snack
1 ounce peanuts and cashews with 2 tablespoons raisins

Dinner
4 ounces roasted chicken on 1 cup spaghetti squash with ¼ cup light alfredo sauce and 1 cup broccoli

Day 2

Breakfast 8 ounces 100% cranberry juice
2 packets cinnamon oatmeal with 1 small sliced apple


Morning Snack
6 ounces low fat yogurt with ½ cup blueberries

Lunch
2 ounces roasted chicken on a 2 cups mixed greens salad with 1 cup fresh strawberries and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
 8 ounces Campbell’s® Reduced Sodium Vegetable Soup


Afternoon Snack
1 medium banana with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter


Dinner
4 ounces 97% lean beef meatloaf on top of 1cup mashed potatoes
1 cup vegetable medley sautéed with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil


Evening
Snack 1 orange

Day 3
Breakfast 6 ounces 100% orange juice
 2 egg white omelet with 1/8 cup onions, 1/8 cup red peppers, 1/8 cup mushrooms, 1/4 cup spinach and 1/8 cup cheddar cheese
 2 slices whole wheat toast with 1 tablespoon Smart Balance®


Morning Snack
6 ounces low fat yogurt with fruit on the bottom

Lunch
2 ounces turkey on 2 slices whole wheat bread with 1 ounce low sodium cheddar cheese
 1 cup of Campbell’s® Reduced Sodium Tomato Soup


Afternoon Snack
1 cup skim milk blended with 1 medium banana and 1 cup strawberries

Dinner
6 ounces oven roasted Halibut with 1 cup couscous and 1 cup stemmed asparagus
 2 cups mixed greens salad with 1/8 cup tomatoes, 1/8 cup carrots, 1/8 cup cucumber and 1 tablespoon low sodium Italian dressing

Day 4
Breakfast 6 ounces 100% orange juice
 1 pancake with 1 ½ cups strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, and 2 sausage links


Morning Snack
6 ounces low fat yogurt and 1 banana

Lunch
4 ounces grilled chicken on a whole wheat bun with 1 ounce Swiss cheese, 2 ounces tomato and 1 tablespoon low fat mayo
 2 cups mixed greens salad with ½ cup tomatoes, ½ cup carrots, ½ cup cucumber, and 1 tablespoon low sodium Italian dressing


Afternoon Snack
2 tablespoons peanut butter and 2 tablespoons jelly on 2 slices whole wheat bread


Dinner
1 medium piece of lasagna with ground turkey and tomato sauce
½ cup steamed spinach
1 mixed fruit bowl

Day 5
Breakfast 8 ounces 100% orange juice
 2 cups Cheerios® with 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup strawberries, and 1 medium banana


Morning Snack
6 ounces low fat yogurt with mixed berries, ¼ cup granola, and ¼ cup ground walnuts

Lunch
I medium piece of lasagna with ground turkey and tomato sauce
1 cup steamed spinach and 1 small pear


Afternoon Snack
1 ounce low sodium trail mix and ½ cup skim milk

Dinner
Stir fry with 3 ounces beef over ½ cup brown rice and 1 cup mixed vegetables

Amazon – Play Station 3 only $198 (after $100 credit)

HOT deal. Get a PlayStation 3 160 GB for $298.40 and then within 2 days you get a $100 credit in your Amazon.com account – so it’s like paying $198! This is an incredible deal. It ships FREE. Not sure how long this price will last – so HURRY!
Here’s the details of the credit from the Amazon Web site:

Get a $100 Credit
Order the PlayStation 3 160 GB and receive a $100 promotional credit toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com (certain exclusions apply, including Kindle books, MP3s, and video rentals and downloads). The promotional credit will be added directly to your Amazon.com account within two days after your order ships. Limit one per household. Offer valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com. Amazon reserves the right to change or terminate this promotion at any time.

2010 USO Holiday Coloring Sheet

Hey, kids! Support the troops and their families this holiday season, and download a USO Holiday Coloring Sheet!

The “Fort Knox” comic strip characters are getting ready for the holidays with their stockings hung, gifts wrapped and the animals dressed up in USO gear.

USO Holiday Coloring Sheet

You can also download the PDF version of the USO Holiday Coloring Sheet here.
After you are done coloring, you have until the New Year to post up a picture of your USO Holiday Coloring Sheet on our Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/theUSO. You can scan or take a digital picture of your coloring sheet. We’ll choose some of the best coloring sheets to showcase them in a photo gallery on our website and post them on Facebook and Twitter.

Enjoy! Happy Holidays!

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Safeway – Get 7 lbs of ground beef and 6 pounds of chicken delivered for $12!

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Some Truths About Milk ~ I found them a bit interesting

Here are four milk myths you might have heard, and why you should consider answering the cowbell more often.

Claim #1: “Milk is a fat-burning food.”

The Truth: Maybe. In a 6-month study, University of Tennessee researchers found that overweight people who downed three servings a day of calcium-rich dairy lost more belly fat than those who followed a similar diet minus two or more of the dairy servings. In addition, the researchers discovered that calcium supplements didn’t work as well as milk. Why? They believe that while calcium may increase the rate at which your body burns fat, other active compounds in dairy (such as milk proteins) provide an additional fat-burning effect. 

Bonus tip: For more surefire ways to eat healthier and slim down, check out our list of the 25 Best Nutrition Secrets!

Claim #2: “Drinking milk builds muscle.”

The Truth: Absolutely. In fact, milk is one of the best muscle foods on the planet. Milk is full of high-quality protein: about 80 percent casein and 20 percent whey. Whey is known as a “fast protein” because it’s quickly broken down into amino acids and absorbed into the bloodstream—perfect for post-workout consumption. Casein, on the other hand, is digested more slowly—ideal for providing your body with a steady supply of smaller amounts of protein for a longer period of time, such as between meals or while you sleep.
Bonus Tip: Remember the old saying "Milk: not just for breakfast anymore." Well, here are 20 foods that shouldn't be for breakfast, period. Check out our shocking list of the Worst Breakfasts in America!

Claim #3: “Cows are given antibiotics. Doesn’t that make their milk unhealthy?”

The Truth: No one really knows. Some scientists argue that milk from cows given antibiotics leads to antibiotic resistance in humans, making these types of drugs less effective when you take them for an infection. But this has never been proven.

It is true that hormones and antibiotics have never been part of a cow’s natural diet, and they have been shown to have adverse effects on the animals. Canadian researchers, for example, discovered that cows given hormones are more likely to contract an udder infection called mastitis. If you’re uneasy, you can purchase antibiotic-free (and typically hormone-free, as well) milk from producers like Horizon and Organic Valley at most major supermarkets. The cows will certainly thank you.

Bonus tip: While you're at the supermarket, add these foods to your list: the 125 best supermarket foods. Remember: You don't have to sacrifice flavor to eat healthier.

Claim #4: “Fat-free milk is much healthier than whole.”

The Truth: Nope. While you’ve probably always been told to drink reduced-fat milk, the majority of scientific studies show that drinking whole milk actually improves cholesterol levels—just not as much as drinking fat-free does. One recent exception: Danish researchers found that men who consumed a diet rich in whole milk experienced a slight increase in LDL cholesterol (six points). However, it’s worth noting that these men drank six 8-ounce glasses a day, an unusually high amount. Even so, their triglycerides—another marker of heart-disease risk—decreased by 22 percent. The bottom line: Drinking two to three glasses of milk a day, whether it’s fat-free, 2%, or whole, lowers the likelihood of both heart attack and stroke—a finding confirmed by British scientists.

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/truth-about-milk

Restaurant.com $2 Special

This is one special I always look forward to!  A great way to get a good dinner for cheap!  If you have not checked out this website, do it!  It is 100% real and worth it!

Restaurant.com – 80% off sale, get $25 gift certificate for $2!  Now through December 12 you can save 80% off at Restaurant.com! This means you can snag a $25 gift certificate for only $2! This is the stock-up price! Just use the promo code JOY at checkout.  PLUS, if you go through Ebates you’ll get an extra 15% cash back.

Some Early Morning Specials

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Get 50% off Amazon Fresh grocery delivery – spend $50, get $100!  This is an awesome deal from Mamapedia

Amazon – Mega Bloks Dragon set only $9.99 (reg. $34.99!)

Shop-at-Home ~ Xbox 360 Kinect Family Bundle only $225 shipped!

Allyou.com ~ Free Sample of Taster's Choice

AT&T ~ 12 days of give-aways

 

Happy Sunday evening!

Well, the weekend has come to an end. Spent Saturday with Katie dancing with the Seagals and singing at Christmas in the Park. It was a great day! Today we made a dump run and sT and talked fo Reuben for hours! Beef stew for dinner and ice cream for dessert! Can't get much better than that! The boys did a great job on the yard so we can get some Christmas decorations up this week. Last thing to do will be gutter cleaning! Let's hope the rain stays away for a day or two so it can get done!

Tomorrow I will post some deals from the weekend that others have shared! Can't wIt fo see some new freebies and coupon deals!

Some Recent Deals

Starbucks 12 Days of Sharing - Check back daily for the new daily deal.

 FREE Anti-Bacterial Reindeer PocketBac from Bath & Body Works. Offer is good this weekend only! You can use this offer when shopping online, use the code (GOREINDEER) or print the coupon and bring it to your nearest Bath & Body Works. FREE shipping on any order of $50 or more.

Crocs has Buy One, Get One 50% off their entire site! PLUS, you can use the promo code FABULOUS10 for an additional 10% off. They have free economy shipping throughout the month of December too.

Wheel 'n Deal Mama: CVS: Zhu-Zhu Pets $3.33 each!

Wheel 'n Deal Mama: CVS: Zhu-Zhu Pets $3.33 each!: "Starting Sunday, CVS will have their Zhu-Zhu Pets on sale for B1G1 ($9.99 total).  Well if you print this coupon for B2G1 you will get thre..."

Gonna Make Changes

So, I rarely come on here, and think I should change that! Draw in some more viewers, cater some needs, as well as help others and help myself! What do ya think?! Got some ideas? Need something? Let me know1 Time to "Pay-it-Forward" for 2011.

Fresh Chicken Breasts $1.48lb

Oregon friends and family!! Washington friends and family!!! Fresh chicken, no hormones, never frozen for $1.48 per pound!! Register at Zaycon.com and you can place your order for delivery in November. You can also register to win a 40lb box!! Want more info on that? Check out Mommies With Cents

SwagBucks

So, wondering what they are and how they work? You earn swagbucks by searching the web, finding hidden "swag codes", referring friends, even shopping online! Yes, you earn bucks from shopping online!!! They also do random give-aways for various amounts of swagbucks, just for reading the blog, watching a 2 minutes video, 1 buck for taking a daily poll...all in all it is very cool and does reward!

Is this real? YES! I have almost 3000 swagbucks and I am saving them up. I earned 400 by using the site to shop at Nike online. Jordan earned enough to order a poster and it came in the mail on Friday. A good friend of mine uses her swagbucks to purchase Amazon gift cards. 450 swagbucks = $5 gift card.

You earn by using their search engine. You can go to swagbucks.com and search from there or you can download their toolbar. There is also a widget, "swidget" which if you scroll down my page you will see it. There is a swag code there for new users to ear 20 swagbucks! Click on the Swag Codes button and check for a code you'll find a special sign-up code that'll get you a bonus 20 Swag Bucks when you sign up, which you can also do from my Swidget. Just copy and paste that swag code int the box at the bottom of the sign-up box that says "SwagCode"

October

So, the month is half over and I am a year older! YEAH me!! I made it and with more grey hair! This month is also Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I am very supportive of this cause! My friends think I am weird because I have not been touched personally with knowing anyone close to me with breast cancer, but I have a high school friend that has been battling it for years, and I have BOOBIES!!! What better cause to support than something that could affect you?! If it never does, that is awesome, but I can support the cause for those that it does! Since I am still a demonstrator fr Gold Canyon Candles, check out the special pink sugar cookie candle! 10% of the purchase price will go towards breast cancer research.