TV for Free?

Do you find yourself missing your favorite TV shows? Even if you have DVR you may run out of space or have your cute little kids ERASE your programs? ha! Well I do and have all the time! Have you heard of Spreety? This website is awesome! Spreety TV Online : Watch TV Shows Online Free! You can watch hundreds of your favorite TV shows for free.. legally! You can even watch Sports! (which will make my husband happy!) One of my favorite channels is the History Channel! I learn so much watching this channel! Check Spreety out! We all like something free occasionally!

Extreme Makeover: Me Edition

I decided to jump on this Extreme Makeover Train! If you read my blog at all then you know I am in need of one in every way lol :)(but im serious)!

Extreme Makeover..well, just the very sound of it.. is so overwhelming! Part of my Makeover is to commit to myself.. that I will no longer use EXCUSES in replace of eating healthy or exercising!

So this weeks question for Extreme Makeover: Me Edition:

What's Been Inspiring you?

That question.. is difficult! Meaning that when I am knee deep in taking care of me. Making all the right choices. My inspiration comes from the joy of feeling better, the desire to be healthy, the desire to be a better Mother who is active with her children.

My husband inspires me everyday...because of his work ethic! He is smart, patient, and has pretty much master self control in the eating department!

Being a Christian, we know that taking care of our bodies is so important. God didn't create us so that we just sit and abuse ourselves with food! I think...no I KNOW he desires more from us then stuffing oreos in our mouth.

When one part of our life is out of whack then.. it causes everything to shift a little. I want to fix the scales of my life..and even up the "weights"!

One thing I have been procrastinating with.. is putting a TV in the exercise room! UGH. My husband has been so busy.. that I have just been making excuses.. So today.. I am going to attempt to hang the TV myself LOL I'll let you know how that goes!

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Christmas Giveaway!

Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Jingle All the Way!!! Yep, It's Christmas in July! Jen from AVON has generously offered me some great stuff from her store website to giveaway to YOU!

A Rotating Santas Workshop

The whole family will marvel at this twinkling, animated light-up model of Santa's legendary toy workshop. Set on a revolving base, the scene turns so that

you fully discover all the details to be found both inside with Santa and his elves, and outside with a reindeer looking in from the snow. 3-way switch for lights and motion, with or without music. Takes 3 AA batteries (not included). 9" H x 6 1/2" W x 7" D. Plastic, resin.

Isn't this sooo cute?? Listen Christmas is less than six months away, what a perfect item to have for the Holidays!

SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Nourish Ultra Body Serum with Silkening Pearl

4x the moisture for unbelievably smooth skin.

You can't go wrong with Skin So Soft!!

What YOU can Win:

1 Lucky Winner will receive the Rotating Santa's Workshop

2 Lucky Winners will receive one bottle of the SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Nourish Ultra Body Serum (8 oz bottle)

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Our Children Are Pretty Special

Something happens to us when we have kids. Yeah, we turn into a protective hen, but our children to us become the most beautiful, the most talent children on the planet. Everything they say and do is adorable and brilliant. They recognize shapes a month earlier than they are suppose to we tell everyone our child is a genius destined for great things! Or my child sings Twinkle Twinkle Little Star..and I swear I heard slight vibrato, ok so she is only 19 months..but the talent is there... Well, not all of us are this extreme, but you have to admit your children are pretty special!

In this day and age, it is really hard to know where to begin with your child in show business. Probably the first thing you need to do is have quality pictures taken of your children. By a photographer who is reputable! Entering your children in Kids Photo Contest is a great way to see where they "stand" as far as first impression. The wonderful thing about children, is that they are all unique. Show business needs all kinds of children.

It really is important to understand all the in's and out's of your child "working". There are entertainment work permit for children. You need to have an Agent to intervene on your behalf and the child's. There is an awesome company that really explains everything in great detail when it comes to Child Acting. As a parent, we are responsible for our little ones, and it is important for us to be informed. Do your research! You never know your child might be the next TV star!

Three Things You Didn't Know About Me - Blog Hop

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This weeks theme:

Three Things You Didn't Know About Me!

I attended 13 schools and 2 colleges.

I was in the car with a 3 foot long cobra and watched it bite my Father on the leg and my little sister on the foot. (Because you asked lol My father was bit on his cowboy boot (which saved his life) The venom ate away at the varnish on his boot and missed his skin by a hair. My sister at the time was 18 months old. My mother had just taken her shoes off. The cobra slid between the seats and across my sisters lap and bit her right foot. She started turning blue. The doctors said she would not survive the night. Long story short the doctor wrote on the medical release "miracle". She had enough cobra venom in her to kill an adult male in 20 minutes. They are both alive and well.... (not the cobra. It was chased down by an entire group of people)

I spent 12 years overseas as a missionary kid. These years were so important to me. They have really shaped me into who I am today!

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Options

With over 60 percent of Americans being overweight, we definitely have a problem in our country. Unfortunately, I have to include myself in this overwhelming and quite depressing statistic. If you have struggled with your weight, then you know that with hard work, exercise, and eating right you can lose the weight. However, there are times when even with all the hard work that perhaps you need more of a medical intervention. Everyone is different.

One of the latest, and safest weight loss intervention is the lap band surgery. This surgery is suppose to be one of the most non-evasive surgeries. Of course before doing any type of elective surgery you must first, decide if the lap band surgery is right for you. Second, read testimonials. Talk to people who have gone through the procedure. Thirdly, attend a free seminar. You can pretty much find the seminars anywhere now. Fourthly, check your insurance to see if it covers the lap band surgery. And I will add a "number five" to this list. It is so important to find the right lap band doctor that fits you. Your needs. Has the experience with the lap band. Has a good reputation.

If you live in the Woodland, Conroe, Houston, Kingwood, Huntsville, and Spring, areas in Texas, then I have a recommendation for you! Dr. Richard Collier is a lap band specialist, with 31 years of surgical experience behind him. Dr. Collier is known for his person attention to each patients needs, and has the only outpatient Bariatric Center of Excellence in the city of Houston!

I think the lap band surgery is worth looking into, if you are one that is struggling with weight.

Flour, Eggs, Oh My!

Last Night we went to Costco to pick up some groceries. I was able to get a 25lb bag of flour for $6.47! Last year I bought the same back for double the price. Also their eggs were $3.99 for 5 dozen. Just had to share my great deals!! :)

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Aloha Friday

An Island Life is hosting Aloha Friday.

. I thought it would be fun to participate. All you have to do is answer the question I ask by leaving a

comment. Then click over to An Island Life and link up to Aloha Friday with your own question!

My QUESTION:

You know how they say there can never be a stupid question? Well I have one lol

Do you wash the egg from the egg carton before you use it?

My Answer:

Well, I didn't use too. But.. someone told me not too long ago .. "How could you NOT wash the egg..just think of where it came from" LOL SICK. So now I wash the eggs.. hmmm kind of dumb.. when we are cracking them anyway!

Make Your Smile A Healthy One

I have yet to meet one person who just can't wait to go to the Dentist. We want our teeth healthy and beautiful..but just the mere thought of a trip to the Dentist can be nerve wracking! There is an great company that sells all kinds of products recommended by Dentists. I especially love the section for teeth whitening. Mainly because these kits are all do it yourself!! No office visits!

There are special toothpaste just for enhancing the whiteness of your teeth. As well as a Nite White Teeth Whitening Kit

and a Day white ACP kit. Right now on their website there are 30 different types of whitening products. The options are there. You just need to find the right one for your mouth.

Dentist recommended toothbrushes are so important. I actually just had to replace a toothbrush the other day for a Dentist recommended one.. and I cannot tell you the difference on my gums. It was amazing. There really is something to having the proper toothbrush. The oral b electric toothbrush is pretty amazing and seems worth trying.

Whether you need breath products, or toothpaste recommendations, toothbrushes, or just teeth whitening products, this site has it all! The prices are competitive and they pay your sales tax!!! Our smiles are important. The health of our mouth is important. Did you know that whitening your teeth a few shades lighter can take 10 years off your face? That is pretty amazing, and totally worth the effort. Make your smile priority today!