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Swine Flu Who?
Courtesy of Past Expiry Cartoon
I just don’t know about the world we live in. First it was the bird flu. Now it’s the swine flu. What’s next Horse hives? I understand the severity of it. But every single news channel on the television is devoting hours to cover this.
Here in North Alabama, there’s two “probable” causes of the Swine Flu. They shut down pretty much the entire school system in the county. Precautionary measures. I get that. And I know I sure as hell don’t want my kids bringing home some kind of virus. Hell any virus I don’t want it.
But I have to sit and wonder, how much of this “epidemic” is being overly hyped up. Every year 36,000 Americans die from the seasonal flu. Why does the media tend to turn things into mass hysteria. Maybe I am not seeing the bigger picture, or I’m just tired of seeing Geraldo.
EcoKids Organic Shampoo and Conditioner
As a mother, my children are the most important things in my life. I do not want to think about unnatural things going into or on their bodies. For a while now, I have been shopping for mostly organic and all natural stuff for them. From foods to skin care products, you name it, I have looked at it.
I was recently given the opportunity to review EcoKids Organic Shampoo and Conditioner from Mom Fuse.
The shampoo is designed to help prevent an outbreak of headlice. This I absolutely love because I loathe headlice. When in the third grade, Jelly Bean got it from so kid and it took me forever to get rid of it. And I hated to have to use all the pesticides and stuff just to get rid of them. But with EcoKids their products contain no pesticides. Every single item in their line is naturally derived from plants and their extract.
The shampoo lathers just like any other shampoo. It’s a little thicker. The only complaint I have about the shampoo is the scent. It smells like lemons and oranges. I do not like the smell of lemons or oranges. Never have, never will. However even though I dislike the scent, it does clean very well.
Another thing about the shampoo is it’s made of 95% plant deratives. I do not have to worry about what chemicals are going onto my childen and what effects it has on them. Plus while it’s doing it’s job as a cleaner, it’s also helping in prevention of headlice.
The EcoKids conditioner looks just like any other conditioner. With the exception there’s no added chemicals to it either. Again, not to keen on the smell, but hey that’s just me. It’s 97% plant derived.
When Shorty used the conditioner, I noticed how much easier it was to comb through her wet hair. Normally I have to wait until her hair dries to even dream of combing it. That’s always a plus in my book. Not only does the Nurish conditioner condition the hair, it also nurishes it. Shorty’s hair didn’t feel oily or brittle like it normally does after using a conditioner.
If you are looking for a good organic shampoo and conditioner for your children, check out EcoKids. I’m sure that many of you out there don’t mind the smell of lemons like I do. LOL. I’m just picky that way.
Everyone is faced with their own mortality at times. The decisions we make throughout our lives, will eventually have some type of impact on us. A family member is in the hospital tonight staring his mortality in the face. All because they drank. Every day for years and then quit cold turkey.
He’s in ICU right now fighting for his life. Because his body decided to go through withdrawals of being an alcoholic for so many years. His body is pissed and I can’t say that I blame it. I don’t understand. Yes I know that alcoholism is an addiction, and I know that addictions are hard to beat. I just don’t understand the need to stay drunk every single waking minute of the day for years. Just doesn’t make sense to me.
Keep my family in your thoughts please. I don’t know the outcome or what’s to come. I, of course, left out several details. I gotta protect my own ass in all this. But it’s not looking good for now. But I will say this before I leave, if he makes it through this, I hope for his sake, he never touches a bottle again. Next time he might not be so lucky.
I love cute and retro things. I was recently given the opportunity to review a tote bag, bracelet and key chain from Calypso Studios by Mom Fuse.
I love odd and unusual items. Calypso Studios has some of the cutest bracelets I have ever seen. I absolutely love mine. I wore it over the weekend to a party and everyone complimented me on it. It’s decorated with Dice on it. Perfect for a girls poker night. LOL
I showed my MIL my key chain and she fell in love with it. I really like it because it’s funky, cute and different than anything you would buy in town. It says Girls Night Out… which is something I so desperately need. LOL
And the S.H.O.P tote bag. OMG I absolutely love it. I love the retro colors. I haven’t been to town yet to use it but when I do, I’m sure I will get some reactions from it. And if you had any of the items from Calypso Studio, you too would get some reactions.
The tote bag is really awesome. It folds up and fits right inside my purse. So now there’s no excuses for leaving it at home. It has a wrap around strap and button on it. Check mine out. . I love it. You need to order one, not only for yourself, but for the environment. It helps keep all the plastic bags out of the landfills and waterways. I’m just saying!!
Another day wasted away outside. Well sort of. I spent some of the day getting some things organized, tending to Shorty’s new puppy (Scooter, a 7 week old Jack Russell), walking my 1 plus whatever miles.
I weighed myself today at my MIL’s. I don’t do it often, I mostly try to gauge my weightloss by how loose my britches or shorts are. The shorts I have on are pretty darn loose on me. Last year, they were kinda tight around the middle. I mean I honestly had to unbutton them if I ate anything. Well I hopped on the scales and I swear those dang things are about 7 pounds off.
I mean, I know about what I weigh.. if I had to guestimate, I’m somewhere in the mid 130’s. Her’s said over 140. BS. I walk, I watch what I eat (much better than taking any kind of Fenphedra. I do carry a little bit of belly pooch that could probably disappear if I ever decided to do any sit ups or crunches. But my excuse for that is, it hurts my back and neck. (Anyone have suggestions how to flatten a blubbery belly with a bad back and neck?)
Back to my story. I wanted to bad to tell my MIL that her scales were way off, but I decided to gripe about it to hubby when I got home. I should have made him crawl up there to see what he weighed and counted the difference since he just went to the Dr. Why do I always think of these things way to late?
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When the girls were younger, I would take and sneak little notes into their lunchboxes. It would always be something simple like I love you or hope you are having a great day. Now they are older and I don’t do it as often as I would like. I do still write hubby little letters and slip them where he can find them. I think it’s important to give someone an inspirational or loving thought for the day. I know it makes me smile.
I was given the opportunity to review Kind Notes. Kind Notes are little notes of love, inspiration, memories and kindness all wrapped up in to neat little envelopes.
My Kind Notes came in this adorable little tin can with Mom on the top. Being that Mother’s Day is right around the corner, it has gave me another great idea for my MIL. Anyways, I open up the tin can and see all these little notes. Now I won’t lie, I didn’t open them all because I want each day to be a different surprise. But just look how cute they are:
Each little envelope is about the size of a quarter. But don’t let the size fool you.
When I opened the envelope, I was shocked to see how much could be put on the little bitty notes. It contained a full quote.
I just love opening up the tin can each morning and pulling out an envelope. For a brief moment in time, everything just stops and I read what is wrote. Kind Notes was created four years ago with the idea that her then boyfriend now husband, would enjoy getting a letter every day. But she didn’t want to scare him off, so she took a jar, fixed it up and put 31 little notes in it for him to open each morning. And now, they are passing on their creative and unique idea on to you.
Kind Notes is so simple to use. On their website you can chose a Ready Made set, a completed set or you can customize your very own. Kind notes would make an excellent gift for anyone and any occasion, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduation, or just because, the choices are endless. You can also customize your notes. You can choose the filling, the ribbon, the envelope design and the message options where you can choose from a library of more than 400 messages, request blank paper for you to write out yourself or you can have them fill in your own personalized messages on each individual card. Here is a sample of their envelopes, aren’t they so cute?
Kind Notes has to be one of the most unique places I have ran across. Passing on a jar or tin of little notes is a perfect way to start each day.
And now you can get in it to win it!!
Kind Notes is generously giving one of you lucky readers a chance to win your very own set of Kind Notes(up to a $45.00 value) that you can send to someone or do whatever you want with. You can customize it or use one of their premades. It’s simple.
To enter:
1. Go to Kind Notes and come back and tell me what is your favorite Kind Notes collection.
2. Blog it. Help spread the word about Kind Notes!!
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The contest will end Thursday April 30th at 12 noon CST. Please leave each entry as a separate comment or it won’t be counted. All entrants must have a valid US mailing address. The winner will have 3 days to contact me with their info.
Have fun and good luck!!
A
The Karaoke King Lives!!
I’m as happy as a wet pig in the sunshine. The weather is finally gorgeous outside. It’s hot and I’m loving it. Being part Irish, my skin doesn’t enjoy all this warmth. In fact I’m sunburned. So sunburned I can’t even put my bra on. LOL. The tops of my ears have blisters on them from being out in the sun. The first burn of the year is always the roughest. But gosh darn it, I sure am loving it.
Yesterday was chalked full of fun. It started out with us taking the girls to the annual fishing rodeo. That was a barrel of fun. NOT! It was so warm no one caught anything. We did almost catch a turtle who was playing around with the lines. But other than that it wasn’t a productive fishing trip.
When we got back, we got invited to a BBQ with hubby’s family. And there was lots of drinking involved (none by me though). Later in the night, they cranked up the Karaoke machine. I swear there is nothing more funnier than watching a bunch of drunk people kick out tunes to Conway or Waylon. I was laughing so hard I was crying. There’s actually video evidence of their charade last night only to be used for blackmail of course. LOL. I have been calling hubby Karaoke King all morning. LOL. Yeah I’m mean like that. We finally came home after 11 last night, but gosh darn it sure was great to be back out in society even if they were as drunk as a skunk. Gave me something to laugh at besides my own self. LOL
Right with myself
It seems like over the last few weeks, I have found peace within myself. It’s a strange feeling and sensation. I wake up in the morning and am ready to face the day. Normally, I would have peeked my eyes out and veered around the room only to dread what the day would have in store for me. Not any more.
I have learned to just go with the flow. I can’t change history and I can’t predict the future, but I can live in the moment. It’s funny how a breath of fresh air can free the soul of so many toxins that just float around in there.
I have learned to except what I can not change. I can’t change people nor their thought process. I can only except them or leave them. Depends on how much of my sanity I want to remain in tact. LOL.
My children and I have had a much more balanced and more stable relationship. I’ll admit for a while, I was stuck in a daze where I just kinda wanted to be left alone. In my little world, I didn’t have to answer to anyone, I didn’t have to tend to anyone elses needs but my own. Then things started looking up and the fog started to clear.
I want to one day look back on my life and say I have no regrets. Sure I stumble and make mistakes, but if I learn from them then I better myself. If I don’t then I will carry those regrets on my shoulders for my life.
Am I getting any younger? Nope sure am not. As a matter of fact I’m aging at light speed as I type this. But with age comes wisdom. I may not have all the answers or all the wise anecdotes to make everything in the world right with itself, but I am starting with myself and that’s the best place to start. Don’t ya agree?
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