tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69447049102734370612024-03-19T04:58:15.147-07:00Chronicles of a CouponerI am a mom of three children--two teens (one in college, now) and one tweener. I love photography, writing, and music. I am making a point to learn how to save $$ and pass that along to my bloggies... coupon tips, giveaway alerts, etc. I am active in my church and living a Christian life is a priority in my life. I love humor and have a unique outlook on the mundane (and not-so-mundane) acts-of-life-upon-me. This blog is a journey--should be a fun whirlwind for all of us!Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-69663858440210816752012-03-06T10:21:00.002-07:002012-03-06T10:41:41.459-07:00aMaZiNg new recipe! Thia Turkey Burgers with Peanut SauceOkay, let's address the elephant in the room, shall we? Yes, I have been away from this beloved blog for quite some time. I could say that I was abducted by aliens and forced to travel the universe--and all I got was this t-shirt--or that perhaps I have been busy writing the latest blockbuster showcase symphony that will knock your socks off--or I forgot my login and password to blogspot... Ummm, nope. None are true. I just became out-of-touch with it all and went on to other interests without (GASP!) blogging about it! I love writing, but it doesn't seem like I make the time for things I love, lately.<div><br /></div><div>Yesterday, however, was an exception! I LOVE to cook and bake. Clean-up, not so much, but the preparing and presenting of a new dish is a wonderful experience! Especially when it is as delicious and well-received as this one! </div><div><br /></div><div>I found a new blog, <a href="http://iowagirleats.com">Iowa Girl Eats</a>, and was smitten right away. I found an old recipe of her's, back to the end of February 2012 (hahaha) and decided to put that ground turkey in the fridge to the test. Oh, oh, oh my!! Was this EVER good!! The peanut sauce is amazing! I have joined Weight Watchers and figured the points to be 8 points plus per burger, and that includes the Sandwich Thins bun! I served it with sweet potato fries (3 PP/3 oz) and I was going to make a tossed salad, but my inspiration and energy only went so far, you know? </div><div><br /></div><div>Click <a href="http://iowagirleats.com/2012/02/27/thai-turkey-burgers-with-peanut-sauce/">here</a> for the link to the recipe from Iowa Girl Eats blog.</div>Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-29205690272499179402010-12-26T22:57:00.002-07:002010-12-26T23:04:17.999-07:00Giveaway!!!Sooooo... <a href="http://familylicious.com">Familylicious</a> is having an awesome giveaway this week. It is for a <a href="http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/">Silhouette</a>--a personal digital cutting tool. I would LOVE to win this!! I would use it for my Sunday School class (decorating, memory verse activities, etc.) and in homeschooling. I would also love to use it to personalize gifts and cards. You can also make vinyl adhesives for your walls!!! Go on over and check it out!!! Click <a href="http://familylicious.com/silhouette-giveaway-rv-300-and-amazing-discount/">here</a> for the giveaway site! Hurry... the giveaway ends January 2nd!Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-35492058517862266542010-07-21T03:09:00.004-07:002010-07-21T03:22:54.460-07:00Wordless Wednesday...Vintage<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiew9D7wVgI2JabPFcOt9LFe4ym0iCWbrgXbEEM9tjQnW4qxWJRHTiDj56Mvm78a9WbAwe86hr0360dg8zQVa6d2br4gmK9b963X-_mX_18B953QaGidhUmnUXaozKVPlAB8Wq9NGvNpadh/s1600/Vintage4web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiew9D7wVgI2JabPFcOt9LFe4ym0iCWbrgXbEEM9tjQnW4qxWJRHTiDj56Mvm78a9WbAwe86hr0360dg8zQVa6d2br4gmK9b963X-_mX_18B953QaGidhUmnUXaozKVPlAB8Wq9NGvNpadh/s400/Vintage4web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496301434359752962" /></a><br /><div><br />Long time, no write, hmmm? Thought I had been swept from the earth, did you? Well, here's a teaser to at least keep you from deleting me entirely! :) My contribution to a not-so Wordless Wednesday!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some other places to check out WW stuff... <a href="http://www.gograhamgo.com/">Go Graham Go</a>, <a href="http://www.jollymom.com/">Jolly Mom</a>, and <a href="http://www.wordlesswednesday.com/newhome/">WW HQ</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-16030901038891582422010-01-23T11:04:00.002-07:002010-01-23T11:18:59.681-07:00Please, please pray....Please pray for the Baudek family and especially their little 6 year old son, Jacob. He was ill during the recent storms in Arizona and his parents packed he and his sister up in their Chevy Avalanche to take him to get medical care. They had to cross a wash and then decided it was not safe to drive because of the rains and the potential for flooding, so they turned back. Their vehicle got caught in the swiftly, ever increasing running water in the wash and was pushed downstream and they were forced out. The mom was able to get to higher ground, but the father had to stay in the truck bed, holding on to the two children and a rope a witness threw to him. After two hours, he lost his grip and tried to make it to shore with the children. The girl was able to get to safety, but the father lost his grip on his son and he was taken downstream in the swift current. This was two days ago. They don't hold much hope that little Jacob survived. I am still praying for him, that somehow he survived this ordeal and the Lord is protecting him. Please pray for his family at this time and for Jacob. They are searching again today. <div><br /></div><div>His older sister is friends with my daughter and I have known her for several years. My heart was breaking when I heard this on the news, even before I knew of the personal connection. Now, my heart is heavy and drawn out in constant prayer for their peace and comfort. I cannot begin to fathom the sorrow they are feeling.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you all.</div><div><br /></div><div>(Here is the <a href="http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/01/22/20100122boy-swept-away-by-floodwaters22-ON.html">story</a> in the Arizona Republic for any who would like to read it. It has been on the national news, as well. This would be difficult for a family at any time, but imagine the entire nation knowing your plight--hopefully this means more concentrated prayers for Jacob and the Baudek family.)</div>Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-59634069095189654442009-12-01T14:15:00.002-07:002009-12-01T14:31:58.833-07:00Pei Wei Holiday Food Drive!It has been a looong time since I last posted. It isn't because there aren't the awesome deals available (quite the contrary!) or that my life has become extremely sedentary and boring. This event, however, has caused me to delve deep for that Blogger password so I could pass on this amazing nugget of info!<br /><br />I don't know about you, but I LOVE Pei Wei Asian Diner. My favorite and most ordered meal is the Mandrin Kung Pao Chicken--oooohh sooooo good! My daughter loves the Chicken Lo Mein and my son devours the Honey Seared Chicken in a hurry. <br /><br />I am so excited about <a href="http://peiwei.com/">Pei Wei's Holiday Food Drive</a>. It is a win-win-win for all! Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2nd, bring a non-perishable food item in to your local Pei Wei location, give it to Pei Wei who, in turn, gives you 25% off any one entree (one discount per check)! Pei Wei is even more awesome when I save $$! <br /><br />So, plan your day! Get some non-perishable food to donate (I am sure they wouldn't turn down multiple donations!) and dream about the scrumptious Asian food you will dine on for 25% off!!Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-53055202379730713142009-10-06T17:25:00.003-07:002009-10-06T17:31:05.068-07:0010 ways to slash your grocery bill...I just have to tell you to click on over to <a href="http://mummydeals.org">Mummy Deals</a> and watch her <a href="http://www.mummydeals.org/2009/09/10-ways-to-slash-your-grocery-bill.html">10 part series</a> on slashing your grocery bills. This is really good stuff! Such simple things to do that will make a HUGE difference in your budget. Sure, there are things she addresses that you already do (pat yourself on the back!), but there is so much more here that you could easily implement!<br /><br />Run on over and check her site out! It'll be worth it! (And she has a great accent to boot!)Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-71536014814212452432009-10-06T14:41:00.002-07:002009-10-07T13:40:16.617-07:00Wordless Wednesday: The Sea of Galilee<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBcjWsr3C7MJmLbE2MCNVV-RRMGY9WCJaj_EY6JWrAi_RypDnCCcLyjc4Uj6bA2tc-aXVMgwTaennRmJsqyOXLFDLDNtuC-UaibJnTB2X4k2eNohQfUPgmiI__OZdwWP7oqBYzmvxHeKs/s1600-h/Sea+of+Galilee+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBcjWsr3C7MJmLbE2MCNVV-RRMGY9WCJaj_EY6JWrAi_RypDnCCcLyjc4Uj6bA2tc-aXVMgwTaennRmJsqyOXLFDLDNtuC-UaibJnTB2X4k2eNohQfUPgmiI__OZdwWP7oqBYzmvxHeKs/s320/Sea+of+Galilee+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389600679695291362" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My husband & I took a trip to Egypt and Israel with a group from our church in 2007. These pictures are of the Sea of Galilee...we were blessed enough to be able to take a boat on it, as well!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHG-qINERkpRf4zCKtfhvSap9h2jrAkadGu4L0p9Dsy7nCXqeglxGea3wWJt8bXKBGGmGLLyyEGgyOFK6xt7TRX0h4-6hsAAC-HL2ZpHE1J2EjY3Cu-086jj0NFtmzDHXKyioliuOmBVSu/s1600-h/Sea+of+Galilee+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHG-qINERkpRf4zCKtfhvSap9h2jrAkadGu4L0p9Dsy7nCXqeglxGea3wWJt8bXKBGGmGLLyyEGgyOFK6xt7TRX0h4-6hsAAC-HL2ZpHE1J2EjY3Cu-086jj0NFtmzDHXKyioliuOmBVSu/s320/Sea+of+Galilee+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389600994024645330" border="0" /></a>Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-4838570036393475902009-10-02T16:25:00.002-07:002009-10-02T16:29:39.228-07:00Temptation...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqML57tL4TP8ZyptJs5O2Eb97jl3alLiHXahvu_nydNztaZ224g4zlfzvDOeX9mUU6dba-P4xJ881xYNQIe-RtS7bUrhsfecQWz8IbY4AUlcry0d5p6qK5CDe6k_jg2Gzk40xeVT1i_m6/s1600-h/Water+bottle.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqML57tL4TP8ZyptJs5O2Eb97jl3alLiHXahvu_nydNztaZ224g4zlfzvDOeX9mUU6dba-P4xJ881xYNQIe-RtS7bUrhsfecQWz8IbY4AUlcry0d5p6qK5CDe6k_jg2Gzk40xeVT1i_m6/s320/Water+bottle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388148708968208434" border="0" /></a><br />It is STUCK! STUCK, I tell you!!!<br /></div><br /><br />You don't know how bad I wanted to insert 50 cents for a bottle of water I didn't need, just to push A1 and get TWO bottles! I really had to reign myself in. I just wanted the deal of a two-fer-one, y'know? Now, if it would have been Hostess Cupcakes or Twinkees--well, that's another story all together, don't you think???Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-52123074181368717192009-09-23T15:27:00.003-07:002009-09-23T15:33:28.096-07:00Wordless Wednesday... my parents<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcadorrBbFigoxWOIZtOxR8jH8LMfDQGC-aVcLaiVPJsDxXiJQ8-FXsME8bB3si0PlVzwocfg3C1IkkeHY3TWJ5ZsddKNlqhbMMByEKHJjWhhwXVyeisMPz1ZdaPbZymy5iUT2cGVq66l/s1600-h/06220093.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcadorrBbFigoxWOIZtOxR8jH8LMfDQGC-aVcLaiVPJsDxXiJQ8-FXsME8bB3si0PlVzwocfg3C1IkkeHY3TWJ5ZsddKNlqhbMMByEKHJjWhhwXVyeisMPz1ZdaPbZymy5iUT2cGVq66l/s320/06220093.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384794011361903570" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Wow! It's been a while! Sorry about that... here's my almost WW for everyone to see!<br /><br />This is a picture of my parents after their 50th wedding anniversary. They just celebrated their 57th anniversary earlier this year! Wow! Amazing!Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-62577670741013565112009-07-15T10:45:00.009-07:002009-07-20T11:18:27.554-07:00Make Something Monday...Kitty Litter CakeTHIS is an AWESOME cake that I have made for many'a gathering. I made this one a few years ago in honor of a good friend's birthday that happens to be on New Year's Eve. Awesome timing, eh? This cake has also been made for firefighters and for amazingly wonderful practical jokes. (Oooooo...that reminds me of another post I should write...)<br /><br />So, on with the pictures...the recipe follows... (tip: the most fun of the ENTIRE cake is shaping the kitty poopies... THAT'S where my TRUE artistic muse is seen...)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJRSHURNfnpCMrl3YxFm0H2lNvUZtpRCUwISl1NkhqlKsUp6M9i5exADIy0lxLsoZ8KWOTSNYYS0qmirrBMhrK4H_mo7FQtTLXlrupySlvn8HrkfHVoQvmlWz08sPTrwBkv8XDm0ZpNQhS/s1600-h/DSC_3190.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJRSHURNfnpCMrl3YxFm0H2lNvUZtpRCUwISl1NkhqlKsUp6M9i5exADIy0lxLsoZ8KWOTSNYYS0qmirrBMhrK4H_mo7FQtTLXlrupySlvn8HrkfHVoQvmlWz08sPTrwBkv8XDm0ZpNQhS/s320/DSC_3190.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358753527144314834" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQCkHARQb-h6xj2d2gz5ORCeMy14AwJQt_MO2974S86gqqWwf62CKy4QQPRRuWBCj7PlTndYBLtgDQVBnb2tJbhBPwioxLXksNY33qDxPSVyhrw2ZalfeY7Jrl-mJ71CCZ8YNkGiDuv78u/s1600-h/DSC_3181.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQCkHARQb-h6xj2d2gz5ORCeMy14AwJQt_MO2974S86gqqWwf62CKy4QQPRRuWBCj7PlTndYBLtgDQVBnb2tJbhBPwioxLXksNY33qDxPSVyhrw2ZalfeY7Jrl-mJ71CCZ8YNkGiDuv78u/s320/DSC_3181.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358752316493398418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHaGVhQUV-1mg2Lsc6BiLXoydgr4e9n72Y1FIXzuLBw-bsqd3G3D77uLu3DloFgxQLahhboaNVPTsWdvFff-uzY9pUdZ2V4anu05WaFdrtggAGPnhuVkJoheCaX57NQ65wVfbASOWuROz2/s1600-h/DSC_3185.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHaGVhQUV-1mg2Lsc6BiLXoydgr4e9n72Y1FIXzuLBw-bsqd3G3D77uLu3DloFgxQLahhboaNVPTsWdvFff-uzY9pUdZ2V4anu05WaFdrtggAGPnhuVkJoheCaX57NQ65wVfbASOWuROz2/s320/DSC_3185.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358755577486000210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUyEUG6JHnaaJ1k9enL93Qj53IsKYSiRWQat7ewFJFXmeGfciJLpXhR8YVq_GIPo4ashs9xE6SF0IMg3G3nGFEy9ACHaiCZ7lZWItZq-RifGCASbcYtRYlkqcq7JZv2XWS11QFo8SoGc0v/s1600-h/DSC_3183.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUyEUG6JHnaaJ1k9enL93Qj53IsKYSiRWQat7ewFJFXmeGfciJLpXhR8YVq_GIPo4ashs9xE6SF0IMg3G3nGFEy9ACHaiCZ7lZWItZq-RifGCASbcYtRYlkqcq7JZv2XWS11QFo8SoGc0v/s320/DSC_3183.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358752328827537282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0aiXua9nZJXJXHDaJdiYgbAIiO-WptonjYU05NdEMIr_R5bW4pl3Le6NtsD1tr3PUo2MdfjjHcfJO_MQ_AtdYbav8YDOdGe8UYMcwV4dAUP1EUPV0LtCHk27vMyTxhGKh-65p_Nxktek7/s1600-h/DSC_3189.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0aiXua9nZJXJXHDaJdiYgbAIiO-WptonjYU05NdEMIr_R5bW4pl3Le6NtsD1tr3PUo2MdfjjHcfJO_MQ_AtdYbav8YDOdGe8UYMcwV4dAUP1EUPV0LtCHk27vMyTxhGKh-65p_Nxktek7/s320/DSC_3189.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358753534794023394" border="0" /></a><br />Zeee Recipeeee:<br /><br /><table class="contentpaneopen js_content" width="100%"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="js_key" width="20%"><b>Ingredients</b>: </td><td> 1 spice cake mix (or german chocolate...I used spice)<br />1 white cake mix<br />2 large packages vanilla instant pudding mix (with the milk and such it takes to prepare the pudding)<br />1 large package vanilla sandwich cookies<br />green <a href="http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/article/109/17836#" onclick="popupGlossary(23501);"></a>food coloring (tee hee--for the "Fresh Scent granules!)<br />12 small Tootsie Roll candies (at the very LEAST 12--I used much more than that amount...it is sooo much fun!)<br /><br />1 <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">new </span>kitty litter pan<br />1 <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">new </span>pooper scooper<br />newspaper<br /><br /></td></tr> <tr valign="top"><td class="js_key" width="20%"> <b>Instructions</b>:<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BEST PART!!</span><br /><br /></td><td> <p>Prepare cake mixes and bake according to directions.</p> <p>Prepare pudding mix and chill until ready to assemble.</p> <p>Crumble white sandwich cookies in small batches in a food processor or a blender (fp works much better imo), scraping often. Set aside all but about 1/4 cup. To the 1/4 cup cookie crumbs, add a few drops green <a href="http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/article/109/17836#" onclick="popupGlossary(23501);"></a>food coloring and mix until completely colored.</p> <p>When cakes are cooled to room temperature, crumble into a large bowl. Toss with half the remaining white cookie crumbs and the chilled pudding. <strong>Important:</strong> mix in just enough of the pudding to moisten it. You don't want it too soggy. Combine gently.</p> <p>Thoroughly wash and dry the new kitty litter pan & scoop. (Some people use new liners, but that was too much of a pain for me and it looks great this way and is clean.) Put the cake/pudding/cookie mixture into the litter box.</p> <p>Put 3 unwrapped Tootsie Rolls in a microwave safe dish and heat until soft and pliable. (Not too much, or they will be too hot to the touch or melt! I did mine at 10-15 second intervals at 60 power.) Shape the Tootsie Rolls into cute little poopies--round the edges, curve 'em, thin 'em, fatten 'em, combine with another Roll to make a big 'un... have loads of FUN! Roll some in the "kitty litter" while they are soft so the crumbs adhere to it. Bury some for "hidden treasures" and drape some over the side of the litter box for effect. :) You do want to soften these in increments of three, or they will cool off too fast to be able to shape them effectively. Sprinkle the other half of cookie crumbs over top. Scatter the green cookie crumbs lightly on top of everything -- this is supposed to look like the chlorophyll in kitty litter..."Fresh Scent". You can also heat a few of the Tootsie Rolls in the microwave until they are almost melted. Drag them on top of the cake, to pick up some of the "litter" and clump a bit. sprinkle with cookie crumbs. Spread remaining Tootsie Rolls over the top. Place the box on a newspaper and sprinkle a few of the cookie crumbs around for a truly eye-pleasing effect! Serve the dessert with the Kitty Litter Scoop for the dessert to come full-circle.<br /></p><p>Now, I have to admit, this wasn't my original idea. I found this on the internet many years ago and I don't have the original poster's name or website information. This was a truly INSPIRED recipe and we love, love, love it!!! Hope it becomes a tradition in your family as well...an honored heirloom recipe. :)</p></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOdQ1Bq5lLGaIOulcptiUp7cAH9cPozf-U-GziCM2-OefIH6MTogx2GI6ZLErRNgkbl1z0MR4R3fHriU5NfgE8lLoyAI1TfxOOMZtBrPxvwtIbh_Z_Mxg1ksePHxcnq9tvXXdwZOwfgi0r/s1600-h/2007-12+ZAN.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOdQ1Bq5lLGaIOulcptiUp7cAH9cPozf-U-GziCM2-OefIH6MTogx2GI6ZLErRNgkbl1z0MR4R3fHriU5NfgE8lLoyAI1TfxOOMZtBrPxvwtIbh_Z_Mxg1ksePHxcnq9tvXXdwZOwfgi0r/s320/2007-12+ZAN.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358753538446847074" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My kids + one...Zac, Aimee, & Noah (wow! two years ago!)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">For more Make Something Monday try out <a href="http://gograhamgo.com">Go Graham Go</a>!<br /></div></div>Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-84823574931306914472009-07-08T18:35:00.005-07:002009-07-08T18:48:49.885-07:00Wordless Wednesday...Senior Pictures<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRSAQ0swZCfUvdDBEItuDyV7gjABF03Ty1rPXvnRHf1veNjNIuXJsPWjKTy-ZAbMTkCIeIKMJCNFT2S0_wskzhv1f3uj-CQFNpC0ZF0WIxpGWXjzvamWCg6NwVigkcLZMGJ0-OV63Bbu-5/s1600-h/2009+AY+03.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRSAQ0swZCfUvdDBEItuDyV7gjABF03Ty1rPXvnRHf1veNjNIuXJsPWjKTy-ZAbMTkCIeIKMJCNFT2S0_wskzhv1f3uj-CQFNpC0ZF0WIxpGWXjzvamWCg6NwVigkcLZMGJ0-OV63Bbu-5/s320/2009+AY+03.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356270086821353714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuXoZJnODmXBj2ZONlacsw0MWCmrG9t1frPD3LDiAJI2F4aqWFmkmypO983VWMcdf8Gi45hlu54DtiD1JRhzjvRTEn45S2s5e2ZaNrqEDpn5aKmG1GmzGKnF_Cev6_kEd5T4huNHkFmZBx/s1600-h/2009+AY+01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuXoZJnODmXBj2ZONlacsw0MWCmrG9t1frPD3LDiAJI2F4aqWFmkmypO983VWMcdf8Gi45hlu54DtiD1JRhzjvRTEn45S2s5e2ZaNrqEDpn5aKmG1GmzGKnF_Cev6_kEd5T4huNHkFmZBx/s320/2009+AY+01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356270071105175682" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUl-W7eLURbR8Je-iwI-aaLVydoWkpxiI7z-TByzrZxmEoFvJ96YysKw85rqGfOacm9lfWRtfFfWztvJWwTH7444LSTsuufOLIVIMp7rRFzODgMzrhxvtzgeJzojOfiTXupSP4XdgKTIRS/s1600-h/2009+AY+02.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUl-W7eLURbR8Je-iwI-aaLVydoWkpxiI7z-TByzrZxmEoFvJ96YysKw85rqGfOacm9lfWRtfFfWztvJWwTH7444LSTsuufOLIVIMp7rRFzODgMzrhxvtzgeJzojOfiTXupSP4XdgKTIRS/s320/2009+AY+02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356270074857471538" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaB25lspHa0PoDJomWBKrOGN1E-ULCUb-aXtVDxcBk7T3S8Qzugrn7_0VL3qWqPhVlq1X6Ph1Vg-urgabx60Zya61MIAQ5kpZG9AoUtCBXBe9hJJWvUfNH_Q6WNkCKBaMo4o8VQKLLofIJ/s1600-h/2009+AY+05.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaB25lspHa0PoDJomWBKrOGN1E-ULCUb-aXtVDxcBk7T3S8Qzugrn7_0VL3qWqPhVlq1X6Ph1Vg-urgabx60Zya61MIAQ5kpZG9AoUtCBXBe9hJJWvUfNH_Q6WNkCKBaMo4o8VQKLLofIJ/s320/2009+AY+05.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356270087058731314" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hard to believe my oldest is through with high school! These are a few of her senior pictures. Time has sure flown by fast....<br /><br />Check out <a href="http://www.wordlesswednesday.com/?page_id=7">WWHQ</a>, <a href="http://www.5minutesformom.com/">5 Minutes for Moms</a> for more WW fun!Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-68501854379370330972009-07-08T10:24:00.002-07:002009-07-08T10:29:51.801-07:00Wee, Wee, Wiiiiiiiiii....all the way home!!!You need to check out <a href="http://tweetestbackgrounds.blogspot.com">Tweetest Backgrounds</a> blog. She's got some mighty fine Twitter backgrounds for sale and a niiice week two giveway. (Wish I wasn't so preoccupied during the Week One grand opening giveaway!!) This week is a chance for a Wii! Second prize is a nifty Twitter background. <br /><br />Hurry on over to the <a href="http://tweetestbackgrounds.blogspot.com/2009/06/grand-opening-week-2-giveaway.html">Wii giveaway page</a> and check it out. Giveaway ends July 10th.<br /><br />**Hoping I'll be back to the posting, soon. We've been living life and enjoying the summer, friends, and all that those things bring!**Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-71546865054774029832009-07-01T00:13:00.008-07:002009-07-01T15:18:12.893-07:00WW Fireworks!!First, I am sorry I haven't been posting much. It's Vacation Church School week here, which equals tons of fun, chaos, and exhaustion...and I would not trade this time for anything. Also my bestest friend for ages is visiting with her boys, so there is never a dull moment!<br /><br />These pics were taken last year when I spent most of the summer in Missouri, helping my parents through my dad's total hip replacement. The city of Independence (btw, that is not the city with the crazy leash law) holds a huge fireworks display every year. I love photography and this was a perfect venue! I tweeked and fiddled until I got the settings just right and I was so happy with the results! I hope I can get some great pics this year, too!<br /><br />(so much for "Wordless" Wednesday! I'll try harder next time...)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6yF8hNUQdSJw64a9u01UUtizTO6plGVp5bM0G_SzeAnwhkASymeKDXDOR_9k2guvSuyJuhiNwKaxDs0jcoMfp0reX_X3sBXEUt29-6dCM_cGRUivmNWAVNJ8TnygWhHSRnEOJ_OviOhpR/s1600-h/Fireworks+14.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6yF8hNUQdSJw64a9u01UUtizTO6plGVp5bM0G_SzeAnwhkASymeKDXDOR_9k2guvSuyJuhiNwKaxDs0jcoMfp0reX_X3sBXEUt29-6dCM_cGRUivmNWAVNJ8TnygWhHSRnEOJ_OviOhpR/s320/Fireworks+14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353503300728382578" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcm9qf2crngbQDLI04qKqxFZbUL-gKXxesHQS9Cz1PSQUNEwSqpifORFA0meACW7BLsg2IOl9uqr8gc2_HFZLP_8-qGpMFiNh5G2OhogTowNJKhiVVMM64VbFwFkYy7V3YMPy2_g8BgAft/s1600-h/Fireworks+13.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc2M5KScjlaYoRAc2uj2TcbStNSAp8bp-UH-B4IPsSaDcY9X9Pl3hwzOSN072AA3YrxF5EJYu3Fd40suJjQKfGh09CWtlHnXpp5xDLNIE0IFUp4ft7V4BG-FV4yQKVv6Hqi4EvyjmjXOYw/s320/Fireworks+17.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353503308234265538" border="0" /></a><br /><br />For more WW fun, check out <a href="http://www.5minutesformom.com/">5 Minutes for Moms</a>, <a href="http://www.wordlesswednesday.com/">Wordless Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.jollymom.com/">Jolly Mom</a>, and <a href="http://www.gograhamgo.com/2009/07/wordless-wednesday-cousin-ly-love.html">Go Graham Go</a> !!Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-90859533000265663192009-06-24T15:22:00.004-07:002009-06-24T16:23:32.043-07:00Leash law--for cats?!?!?!My parents live about 1200 miles from me. I moved when I got married and have been living away from them and my hometown friends for almost 22 years now. I enjoy the times we visit, either in person or on the phone. We catch up on family things, news from the neighborhood, and all of the concerns and curiosities in between.<br /><br />I visited with my mom this morning for about an hour about the usual various and sundry things. One thing she did mention, though, has me a bit on-edge. I thought that a public blog would be a perfect place to vent my frustrations and get others' views on this subject.<br /><br />It seems a few weeks ago my mother heard a knock on the door. A man from animal control was there to inform her of the leash law for cats in their fair city. It seems he was driving by and saw my parents' cat (neutered, licensed, and current on all shots and paperwork, by the way) on their DOORSTEP and stopped to offer an official warning. He told her she had to take the paperwork, etc. to the courthouse to prove this cat was "legal". If he (or any other AC representative) saw the cat outside and not on a leash, he would have no choice but to impound the cat. Another woman had her cat impounded FROM her front porch. They came onto her property and took her cat.<br /><br />My mother was quite upset, as was I. A cat on a leash? And this isn't exactly a thriving metropolis we are talking about. What right did that man have to come on my mother's porch to get the cat (the cat had been laying there, soaking up the sun). Cats are not meant to be on a leash or completely indoors, in my opinion. My parents' cat is a rescue--a stray--and he goes stir crazy if he stays in all day. He wants to climb & run! They usually let him out for a few hours during the day and have him in all night and the balance of the day. He doesn't terrorize the neighbors. He doesn't terrorize the local animals. He cannot procreate. I don't see the problem.<br /><br />I have found some other nuggets of information about their town's animal control laws. No animal can be left outside (tethered or even loose in a fenced yard) unless directly supervised from inside or outside the home. You cannot leave an animal outside in your fenced yard for longer than two hours. An animal control officer went to my parents' neighbors' home at 1:00 <span style="font-style: italic;">in the morning!</span> to tell her her dog was barking in her backyard. Her dog was inside and not barking, obviously, but the officer wanted her to go to the backyard with him to "investigate". This woman is in her 80's, on oxygen full-time, is recovering from a broken back, and is widowed...there was no way she was going anywhere with this strange man at that time of night, no matter what his credentials!<br /><br />What do you think about leash laws for cats? Do you think city officials have the right to come onto your property for a leash law violation, if there is no imminent danger?Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-29930796972414870892009-06-24T07:59:00.008-07:002009-06-24T08:15:12.931-07:00Wordless Wednesday...Flashback in Time...Next week, perhaps, I will focus on the here and now. I don't know, though...going through these old photos has been so much fun! Ah, well, these are too many words for Wordless Wednesday. :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-r6TyJVEnLo5pFCwfUEBQqQR2H7CqBeQ4ROIxsTl9nU9VKQMjI6AUmEPIzCSHKxWq7ujHnxwJrqF2sH6IQGyeFytaflLWfDCmA1twPb-W5uEpsHCchkpdlS9hcfY2j8PK7vWWYaeivKf/s1600-h/1999-02+AY+Esther+program.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-r6TyJVEnLo5pFCwfUEBQqQR2H7CqBeQ4ROIxsTl9nU9VKQMjI6AUmEPIzCSHKxWq7ujHnxwJrqF2sH6IQGyeFytaflLWfDCmA1twPb-W5uEpsHCchkpdlS9hcfY2j8PK7vWWYaeivKf/s320/1999-02+AY+Esther+program.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350910093663588130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3j_pEsQibHx20be1h4oYUWx-Zd8KJ55voY5VzGyggPLJSKCi60-YAolLmCpc-w1jhVNIL9AdRDjqxhQZHfImLrv-8Bd909C6QVAK2CwVfUA3wAcnEofsxx7-apQtcJaOMP_psfr0O4hsK/s1600-h/98maybe+zy+silly++4x6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3j_pEsQibHx20be1h4oYUWx-Zd8KJ55voY5VzGyggPLJSKCi60-YAolLmCpc-w1jhVNIL9AdRDjqxhQZHfImLrv-8Bd909C6QVAK2CwVfUA3wAcnEofsxx7-apQtcJaOMP_psfr0O4hsK/s320/98maybe+zy+silly++4x6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350910214831184082" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSpQc8qU3AaXzpVis3W1rFtx1OIsAzaJqRYn1xKO-j3YrdeGzFYRts4zHUtsQM9Bg4hSttcnCx0vXWHDUzHVBhL5fOIa9OwKcsX4Mp4voVVBendBGesjAL3VWj3YQkRs8-F1svCceflSF/s1600-h/00+McK+two+fingers+4x6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSpQc8qU3AaXzpVis3W1rFtx1OIsAzaJqRYn1xKO-j3YrdeGzFYRts4zHUtsQM9Bg4hSttcnCx0vXWHDUzHVBhL5fOIa9OwKcsX4Mp4voVVBendBGesjAL3VWj3YQkRs8-F1svCceflSF/s320/00+McK+two+fingers+4x6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350910496323936738" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Happy WW!!!!! For more WW Fun, go see <a href="http://www.wordlesswednesday.com/">WWHQ </a>and <a href="http://www.jollymom.com/">Jolly Mom</a>!Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-42584027444916550282009-06-23T12:51:00.002-07:002009-06-23T13:06:47.302-07:00Don't Ever Drink From Hotel Glasses VideoWe travel quite a bit and know a lot of people who spend some time in various motels. I found this video a couple of years ago, I believe, and it has changed my view on hotels/motels and not treating them as being at home. Click on this link to view the video (I don't know how to embed it into my blog if it is off the 'net. If anyone does, I would love a tutorial!)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bestviral.com/video/6629/dont_ever_drink_from_hotel_glasses">Don't Ever Drink From Hotel Glasses Video</a><br /><br />Shared via <a href="http://addthis.com/">AddThis</a><br /><br />My kids don't understand when I tell them to bring in their own water bottles and not to use the provided cups (occasionally we do when they are plastic, wrapped in sealed plastic). Hope this didn't offend your delicate constitution (I know it made me rather nauseous when I first saw it). Let's just be careful out there!<br /><br />(Oh, and there is another one on bedbugs that I just cannot bring myself to watch yet! I itch just thinking about it!)Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-16286147395901755862009-06-22T21:35:00.002-07:002009-06-22T22:19:43.703-07:00Fantastic Deal! CVS: Always Infinity Pads for $0.99Sorry if this makes any guy followers I have uncomfortable...if I have any followers of the male gender! This is just too good of a deal to keep quiet!<br /><br />At CVS Always Infinity pads (the large package) are on an unadvertised sale for $4.99! The regular line of Always pads are marked on sale for $4.99, but these are the Infinity pads that are regularly $10.79 that are ringing up for $4.99.<br /><br />Now, to make this an even better deal...use your $4/1 coupon from the 6/7 P&G insert to get them for $0.99! This is an amazing screaming deal!<br /><br />Make sure you scan these at the price checker/scanner before you buy them to make sure they are still ringing up at $4.99. Since this is unadvertised, it can change at any time and perhaps vary from store to store.<br /><br />Even if you don't have a use for these, you could get them to donate to a food bank or shelter.<br /><br />Thanks to <a href="http://www.moneysavingmom.com/">Money Saving Mom</a> for the heads-up on this great money saver!Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-87992413641231739252009-06-19T23:30:00.006-07:002009-06-20T00:17:23.438-07:00Smells Like a Memory...and funny FunniesI have many fond memories of my childhood. They come in little snippets, sometimes giant tsunamis that threaten to overwhelm me, but they almost always bring me joy. My husband is amazed by the things that trigger memories for me...a lot of the times it is an odor.<br /><br />Hot asphalt makes me happy...I feel pure joy...no worries or cares...just excitement, anticipation, and the freedom only summer vacation can give to a child. Hot asphalt reminds me of <a href="http://www.worldsoffun.com/">Worlds of Fun</a>. My friends and I (mostly Tammy...then other times it was Tricia...later, it was always Michelle, but that was <a href="http://www.worldsoffun.com/">Oceans of Fun</a>...entirely different smell-reminder altogether! That would be Hawaiian Tropic Dark Tanning Oil (now part of the "classic" line--I suppose that is a hint that my music is now "classic", too??)--NO sunscreens, thank you very much!--and heavy chlorine!)...okay, where was I? Oh, yes, my friends and I would secure a Worlds of Fun season pass for our Christmas present and then spend EVERY POSSIBLE MOMENT at that amusement park during the summer. We would swing it to where one parent would drop us off at opening and another set would pick us up at closing. We didn't have much spending money...we mostly shared an order of fries and a pop and that was it for the day...every day...Monday through Saturday...unless we were at the pool that day. Ahhhh....so now you understand why the hot asphalt smell ('cause amusement parks are mostly hot asphalt!) has such a pull for me. It even smells skinny! :D<br /><br />Another wonderful memory I have is reading the funnies with my dad. I would climb onto his lap and point out which comic I wanted him to read. And read he did! He had the comic timing and the voices to make even a political cartoon hilarious to a 4 year old! Dad read the funnies to me even after I could read myself, because it was always more fun. He didn't care if he was in the middle of an article or work, he would make the time to read the funnies with his little girl. I still love the funnies and so do my kids. We will share the most hilarious ones--sometimes cut them out of the paper to hang on the fridge or give to the person we think it "belongs" to. I have to admit my ultimate fondness for <a href="http://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/">Calvin & Hobbes</a>. They are my favorites!<br /><br />I came across two funny (by my sense of humor!) comics today in my paper and thought I would share them. They had me giggling while I waited for my daughter in QT this morning...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***Gotta click 'em to see 'em***sorry***couldn't work it out any other way***on to your regularly scheduled reading***this was a test***this was only a test***<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.fminus.net/">F Minus</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://assets.comics.com/dyn/str_strip/000000000/00000000/0000000/200000/80000/5000/800/285804/285804.full.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 192px;" src="http://assets.comics.com/dyn/str_strip/000000000/00000000/0000000/200000/80000/5000/800/285804/285804.full.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Bwaaaaaaaaaaaa hahahahahahahaha!!!!!<br /></div><br />and then....<br /><br /><a href="http://comics.com/pearls_before_swine">Pearls Before Swine</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://assets.comics.com/dyn/str_strip/000000000/00000000/0000000/200000/80000/4000/500/284586/284586.full.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 203px;" src="http://assets.comics.com/dyn/str_strip/000000000/00000000/0000000/200000/80000/4000/500/284586/284586.full.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I can't get enough of them! :) Wifey!!! Hahahahaha! I would love to have someone do this at <a href="http://www.panerabread.com/">Panera Bread</a>!<br /><br />There was also a good Mutts one that had to do with Twitter. It was quite clever and simple, but alack alas, I cannot post it, because their site has a two week delay on comics. And with my attention span, I will forget about my intent to post it by the time I log off of this computer. Ooooo! Bright shiny object!!!<br /><br />Hope you had a great guffaw & a satisfying chuckle!<br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Aimee/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-6.jpg" alt="" />Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-35906485169784916692009-06-19T22:21:00.002-07:002009-06-19T22:27:40.107-07:00I Won!! I Won!!I won a giveaway on <a href="http://minilegs.blogspot.com">Ramblings Of A Wannabe Writer</a>! An 18x24" poster print from <a href="http://www.largeformatposters.com/">Large Format Posters</a>! I can't wait to have it in my hot little hands. I will let y'all know how it goes and what it looks like. I am sooo excited! <br /><br />Thanks, Mel for hosting this great giveaway and thanks to Large Format Posters, too! <br /><br />Drop by both sites...Mel has some great giveaways and posts & Large Format Posters has some great deals!Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-60414378631207167152009-06-18T15:34:00.003-07:002009-06-18T15:59:37.743-07:00My baby's all grown up!! ahem...my husband, that is!<div style="text-align: center;">Happy birthday, JOEL!!!! It's that time again...amazing how time leaps forward. Here is a very short retrospective of you in photos. You know you love me...really you do!<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrqiMjjCzfta5dlrNjz3oDm-vpvtrTEg1GS54WIhZ-teUiLVxfF9dfrLseBK2EhdsKT3Apseb80QHDSQ8u6Gg3dIpL2ax6gC4dx3VvMAGmRDxIfaW7e5Jq6K7IgALxvM036XWCZmknbq2Z/s1600-h/JAY+0j.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrqiMjjCzfta5dlrNjz3oDm-vpvtrTEg1GS54WIhZ-teUiLVxfF9dfrLseBK2EhdsKT3Apseb80QHDSQ8u6Gg3dIpL2ax6gC4dx3VvMAGmRDxIfaW7e5Jq6K7IgALxvM036XWCZmknbq2Z/s320/JAY+0j.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348803072853208946" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-l66GJC6-f8i3yW8XNEMKo8Q12pAXBxhhnKNnoX4byV5NOkEm7-WAmDbpkguc0GFZ2J36ZTQOQdsnAcM-B3meMHTtMFmzmwJviJb9ORB_eahqidZreYoYW8t0a3sdDUtN8F4IUztWM2cd/s1600-h/JAY+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-l66GJC6-f8i3yW8XNEMKo8Q12pAXBxhhnKNnoX4byV5NOkEm7-WAmDbpkguc0GFZ2J36ZTQOQdsnAcM-B3meMHTtMFmzmwJviJb9ORB_eahqidZreYoYW8t0a3sdDUtN8F4IUztWM2cd/s320/JAY+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348803236392658562" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdiPStXsJikB2yiKfCs2OGrMpgg7Cphkq6h-ZPzPHAj4dLVzinQw36qamU2atR-jLP_mZCHLL5ioH3FXNAmDn35MyR-x8LStBJIBRaDCnzToTXdlA5dIMDd4AkM4COmRZ3uVvTReVd5mh/s1600-h/JAY+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdiPStXsJikB2yiKfCs2OGrMpgg7Cphkq6h-ZPzPHAj4dLVzinQw36qamU2atR-jLP_mZCHLL5ioH3FXNAmDn35MyR-x8LStBJIBRaDCnzToTXdlA5dIMDd4AkM4COmRZ3uVvTReVd5mh/s320/JAY+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348803514128867330" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsaJ70bBTxG3UolJ1P29nLTF-Ee1Zsv53jAAlaIY79VewpL8dR5Ia1cfk0eDQ4fwelDtdkoL3IxtM8wPbc-c_SVwvGLTxEF7NgnqRPyaO96TZypACyJZeMoTXoc0nmc5nFaZV1CuH-MfvG/s1600-h/JAY+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsaJ70bBTxG3UolJ1P29nLTF-Ee1Zsv53jAAlaIY79VewpL8dR5Ia1cfk0eDQ4fwelDtdkoL3IxtM8wPbc-c_SVwvGLTxEF7NgnqRPyaO96TZypACyJZeMoTXoc0nmc5nFaZV1CuH-MfvG/s320/JAY+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348803621006782546" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Our wedding day! We were just KIDS!!!<br />*gasp*<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1CPpvjTVFCdJddOuVWEECi5Fw60A6n-wZ0VtP58gBEI_aliWoxNXGpgVyIAbWqKNZp4EGb5cIbsEl81P1jjcYrKV-6q0z4LlnfqUZuiidrgd61Yx_Dth-wNjw07kxiBxH0CthOxa39ffi/s1600-h/JAY+JRK+Wedding+09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1CPpvjTVFCdJddOuVWEECi5Fw60A6n-wZ0VtP58gBEI_aliWoxNXGpgVyIAbWqKNZp4EGb5cIbsEl81P1jjcYrKV-6q0z4LlnfqUZuiidrgd61Yx_Dth-wNjw07kxiBxH0CthOxa39ffi/s320/JAY+JRK+Wedding+09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348803751721542898" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Older sis trying to teach him the art of<br />horseback riding...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzdxOvVFq-QPieODnq1yVSAfg3Mpsxd0w184fkJ4uQmFv8cwXKLPH_-ctacy8EZNldrNso8uDbh_h7Qf23-I0fDwHlUd4oDroFjpa-y6SFfoShlQ6-LGkcCNpEWee5rp89X1AichzqMVi/s1600-h/ALW+JAY+66.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzdxOvVFq-QPieODnq1yVSAfg3Mpsxd0w184fkJ4uQmFv8cwXKLPH_-ctacy8EZNldrNso8uDbh_h7Qf23-I0fDwHlUd4oDroFjpa-y6SFfoShlQ6-LGkcCNpEWee5rp89X1AichzqMVi/s320/ALW+JAY+66.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348803835938130018" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Joel's whole family in years gone by....<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyy1MmylzggzdU68AYJQv4vaTWfwBfDJb-O0pJFNAYjRig7fFy8ylojZm8Lb84k7TqML_PDVnwf9b9QWU4-_zVCqf645_VewvHuOnQFEFYnjy3hikWbmiM9cfGNjWOyd3oTyjFFzmI8L6F/s1600-h/HEYFam.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyy1MmylzggzdU68AYJQv4vaTWfwBfDJb-O0pJFNAYjRig7fFy8ylojZm8Lb84k7TqML_PDVnwf9b9QWU4-_zVCqf645_VewvHuOnQFEFYnjy3hikWbmiM9cfGNjWOyd3oTyjFFzmI8L6F/s320/HEYFam.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348803931669134242" border="0" /></a><br />Just a couple of weeks ago at our<br />oldest daughter's high school graduation...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDOXh6Nmmr5RM5AOUCOcjTq2p6G40dDnv__gdpzXYQZPOwT5rsdyeeXBLfNEPUMJwviTFZlNUdJXx_sA8PfAFbbFEMEcjxT55WGyH10Vw0JAU3Znz1f4T-ycdYW98J9iFfrSUjsWWmqCB/s1600-h/ACRY+JAY+grad.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDOXh6Nmmr5RM5AOUCOcjTq2p6G40dDnv__gdpzXYQZPOwT5rsdyeeXBLfNEPUMJwviTFZlNUdJXx_sA8PfAFbbFEMEcjxT55WGyH10Vw0JAU3Znz1f4T-ycdYW98J9iFfrSUjsWWmqCB/s320/ACRY+JAY+grad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348805318426552722" border="0" /></a><br />Love you, darling! <br /><br />You are one of the greatest blessings in my life and I thank God for you each day. <br /><br />Now, on to a family celebration! Burgers at the Islands and mini golf!<br /><br /></div>Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-15873228008198951912009-06-18T09:40:00.004-07:002009-06-18T10:04:35.644-07:00A few other giveaways...So, my kids are a little past the potty-training age, but I am pretty impressed by Huggies Pull Ups "<a href="http://www.pull-upspottyproject.com/">The Potty Project</a>" site. Lots of great tips and videos. Yeah, videos...but once you get past the discomfort (took me all of 0.3 seconds), you will love it...they are hilarious and endearing... "Relaaax...just relaaaaax...."<br /><br />First, though you should check out <a href="http://frugalmommyof2girls.blogspot.com/2009/06/potty-training-starter-kit-pull-ups.html">Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls</a> site for an awesome potty training giveaway--all that you need for pottytraining, including an ultra-flip video camcorder!<br /><br />********************************************************<br />The next one is a Father's Day giveaway that ends TOMORROW (June 19th), so you need to hurry on over! <a href="http://www.savingcentswithsense.net/">Saving Cents with Sense</a> is hosting a <a href="http://www.savingcentswithsense.net/2009/06/giveaway-100-home-depot-gift-card/comment-page-5/#comment-2506">$100 Home Depot giftcard giveaway</a>! I don't know of any dad who wouldn't love a gift like that! We are great Home Depot fans in our household. We rent equipment from them, too, for our fun home-improvement projects. So, check it out soon and be sure to thank me in your acceptance speech when you win. :)<br /><br />********************************************************<br />This one I KNOW my kids would love, as well as my nieces, nephews, and pretty much everyone else I am acquainted with. <a href="http://www.gograhamgo.com">Go Graham Go </a>is hosting a <a href="http://www.streetsurfing.com/us/">Street Surfing</a>: Wave LX Skateboard <a href="http://www.gograhamgo.com/2009/06/street-surfing-wave-lx-skateboard.html">Giveaway</a>! And does it ever look cool! <a href="http://www.gograhamgo.com/2009/06/street-surfing-wave-lx-skateboard.html">Check it out</a> to see if it is for you...or anyone else you know. I am sure it will match many in your circle of friends and family. AND it will encourage the kids to get away from the video games and go outside to play this summer! How great is that?!Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-76085788639833906062009-06-17T12:53:00.004-07:002009-06-17T13:12:37.986-07:00Wordless Wednesday...Our Family...six years ago!<div style="text-align: center;">Wordless Wednesday... MY FIRST! :)<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDlctBIWkuOexGKmkZ3LaieeLotimCO66OPXx1zjh9HctTHVn_h0EqMY2D3fMzrSrlWXPPK0VMEPbc31CWgoR5D6JcVCnpSHcTKFAb9WMIiiqqJcaHkDOupVUhwYSxSqt3BHPObU-ueYL/s1600-h/2003-09+Our+Family.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDlctBIWkuOexGKmkZ3LaieeLotimCO66OPXx1zjh9HctTHVn_h0EqMY2D3fMzrSrlWXPPK0VMEPbc31CWgoR5D6JcVCnpSHcTKFAb9WMIiiqqJcaHkDOupVUhwYSxSqt3BHPObU-ueYL/s320/2003-09+Our+Family.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348387871785095314" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Time passes too quickly...look at my header to see my family now! I remember this as clearly as our trip last week. *sniff* (Okay, I will get the hang of WW eventually!)<br /><br />For more WW see <a href="http://ourjacobsenfamily.blogspot.com">The Jacobsen Family</a>, <a href="http://www.gograhamgo.com/">Go Graham Go</a>, <a href="http://www.jollymom.com/">Jolly Mom</a>, and <a href="http://www.wordlesswednesday.com">Wordless Wednesday</a>!<br /></div>Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-28520197907383339462009-06-14T14:37:00.002-07:002009-06-14T14:43:20.350-07:00Rexie & the GPS...a retrospective...<div class="snap_preview"><p>**Okay, this is an old post from my old site. Yeah, I'm into recycling. My life is busy, busy this week, so I thought this would be a good time to revisit some fun posts...probably reach another whole audience! :) Read on and know that I love humor and my sense of it is a little, ummm, diverse...**<br /></p><p>Hi, everyone! Well, um, I have been busy. I have been reading some very good books. I have been calculating pi to the utmost digit. I have been eating pie with all of my digits. I have been doing anything and everything I possibly can, except updating my blog.</p> <p>*sigh*</p> <p>SO! Now that the excuses are out of the way, shall we get on to gettin’ on? To the POST!!</p> <p>I have a wonderfully large vehicle that drivers of small cars despise. I understand their feelings, though, because on the days I cannot wheedle–er, convince–my husband into leaving the hunk-a-gleamin’ metal with me, then I have to drive the “sensible” car. The Toyota. The economy car. The car that you climb out of instead of step down from. And also the car that is a planet unto itself…BECAUSE YOU CANNOT SEE AROUND ALL OF THE FREAKISHLY LARGE VEHICLES THAT SURROUND YOU! Sorry…venting for those of us saddled with the wise-choice car for the day.</p> <p>Anyway, when I drive my Suburban, I have control of it all…the entertainment (unless the kids want to watch a movie), the music (unless my daughter is in the car), the temperature (unless…well, you get the idea). I do get to run the GPS, though. It is my baby and I would be lost without it…literally. It was the best Christmas gift my hubby could ever give me! I am so directionally challenged…seriously, I have gotten lost leaving a parking garage. I ended up in a part of town, explaining things to my kids I never thought I would have to talk about until they were well into their 40’s. So, it’s a survival thing for me. Don’t get all in a tizzy if you’re behind me in a parking garage, though. It takes a while for the satellites to be located, so I know which way to turn.</p> <p>On long trips, my husband usually drives. He says it has something to do with my wakefulness. I don’t understand it, really. The driver’s seat is just so *comfy* on those long, monotonous trips. I also happen to enjoy having icy-air conditioning blow on me full-force while the radio is on VERY loud. All of that swerving and head-bobbing makes the trip interesting. He should learn to sleep amidst distractions. Really. I am doing him a favor!</p> <p>Where was I? Oh, yes. So, my husband drives, but I still use the GPS to find the gas stations (bathrooms), restaurants (bathrooms), and rest areas/parks (bathrooms). The only problem is, that despite my 5′8″ frame, I cannot for the LIFE of me reach the GPS mounted with the cute suction cup to the windshield. I try! Over and over I try. I reach with my left arm as far as I can and stretch against the shoulder harness…but it holds me back. Again, I reach…then sit back…reach…back…reach…back…THROW MYSELF FORWARD (trying to fake out the seatbelt…seatbelts are NEVER really prepared for the sudden force against them…it’s a design flaw, I think)…then vault to the seat back. Over and over and over again…lurching back and forth–bungeeing from the seatbelt to the seatback, if you will–with my arm outstreached, never *quite* reaching the GPS. No, I never *ask* for the GPS until this ritual was accomplished. Why should I? I will win someday…I will overcome! Of course, my husband always turns to me and asks, “Need help, Rexie?” Yeah, like a T-Rex…arms too short. Oh, but that’s not enough! nooooo He has to pull his elbow to his side and act like he is extending his arm. like a T-Rex! Then the entire Suburban (it holds roughly 42.3 people…roughly) erupts in raucous laughter while my new nickname is volleyed from passenger to passenger. I am so pleased I can provide wholesome entertainment for my family and friends. It is my purpose.</p> <p>You know those cute pet names families have for one another that stays within the family? Like Schnookums or WiddleBear or PiddlyPants? Rexie is not. uh, no. I found that out rather suddenly when I was playing Sequence and I couldn’t quite reach the board…and a family “friend” pulled his elbow to his side and said, “I can’t quite REACH it…can you, Rexie?” Again, guffaws galore.</p> <p>I will reach that GPS, someday. It is my goal.</p> </div>Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-37008308449300508522009-06-11T01:45:00.003-07:002009-06-11T01:59:24.109-07:00Fun in the Sun giveaway...coming up!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9rriCtP2ZpdWrzTghBsR4tX5po2M2sTRKw8NoAJSgPSUL-Fk8X0ydvEPdhaqQRMy3ZfDI_u4GAPXeDIfHBpmMIS-HO2KDbFwFJJmqthYnJquz-C95LOPhGayXnPwBBnsT87ny37Om2U0/s1600-h/07_beach-4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345991866629986578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9rriCtP2ZpdWrzTghBsR4tX5po2M2sTRKw8NoAJSgPSUL-Fk8X0ydvEPdhaqQRMy3ZfDI_u4GAPXeDIfHBpmMIS-HO2KDbFwFJJmqthYnJquz-C95LOPhGayXnPwBBnsT87ny37Om2U0/s320/07_beach-4.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Okay, I know and you know I am up waaaaay too late tonight. So, let me show you what has kept my interest for so long!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://mom2mycrazy2.blogspot.com/">Running Away? I'll Help You Pack!</a> is teaming up with <a href="http://misadventuresinbabyraising.blogspot.com/">Misadventures in Baby Raising </a>for an AWESOME giveaway week (plus!) starting June 22nd to July 1st. They have some great sponsors lined up and it looks to be a fun and exciting time! Run on over to their sites (<a href="http://mom2mycrazy2.blogspot.com/2009/06/memes-and-mother-of-all-summer.html">Running</a>) (<a href="http://misadventuresinbabyraising.blogspot.com/2009/06/fun-in-sun-upcoming-blog-party-sneak.html">Misadventures</a>) for a preview of what is in store!</div><div> </div><div>See, isn't this worth a later bedtime?? :)</div>Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944704910273437061.post-65433419721130044992009-06-10T09:37:00.004-07:002009-06-11T00:18:05.542-07:00Father's Day Fling Giveaways!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.akblessingsabound.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/fsdayfling09.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 125px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: pointer" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.akblessingsabound.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/fsdayfling09.jpg" /></a><br />You really need to check out these giveaways! Four bloggers got together for some AWESOME giveaways...this is just one (I may point you in the direction of others in a later post...) So, it's <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.lifestarringellieandeve.com">Life Starring Ellie and Eve</a>, <a href="http://momstart.com/">Mom Start</a>, <a href="http://3garnetsn2sapphires.blogspot.com/">3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires</a>, & <a href="http://www.akblessingsabound.com/">Blessings Abound</a>...<br /><br />So, the latest one I entered is the Father's Day Fling (#14!!! There are MORE!) Professional Office Guy Giveaway Package. It includes a <a href="http://keurig.com/">Keurig Platinum Brewing System</a> and 4 boxes of K-Cups, <a href="http://getpeek.com/">Peek Pronto</a> with 3 months of paid service, <a href="http://landsend.com/">Lands’ End Attaché</a>, and <a href="http://www.boostmobile.com/">Boost Mobile </a><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51)"><a href="http://www.boostmobile.com/">i776w Cell Phone</a> in brown with $50 pre-paid card! Seriously amazing stuff!<br />Links to this giveaway... <a href="http://www.akblessingsabound.com/2009/06/04/fathers-day-fling-day-14-office-dad-prize-package-giveaway/">Blessings Abound</a>, <a href="http://www.lifestarringellieandeve.com/fathers-day-fling-professional-office-guy-giveaway-package/">Life Starring Ellie and Eve</a>, <a href="http://momstart.com/2009/06/win-a-keurig-machine-an-attache-a-peek-and-a-boost-subscription-with-mobile-i776/">Mom Start</a>, <a href="http://3garnetsn2sapphires.blogspot.com/2009/06/fathers-day-fling-giveaway-arv-900.html">3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires.</a><br /><br /><br />Another cool giveaway from these same bloggers is </span>the Fling #13--Sportmans Prize Package. I KNOW my hubby would love this one. My dad would too, in his younger years. Now, he would just enjoy hearing about our adventures (and the pictures, too!). This one includes the <span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51)"><a href="http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=91aa443994c0d110VgnVCM1000008406b00aRCRD&vgnextchannel=eed932a609e89110VgnVCM1000008406b00aRCRD"><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(104,70,33)">Motorola Motonav TN30</span></strong></a>, <a href="http://redington.com/prod.php?k=50169&p=RDT5-2203K008&u=Red.X%20Outfit">Redington Red.X Outfit Series Rod and Reel</a>, <a href="http://www.eurekatent.com/p-75-nergy-9-tent.aspx">Eureka N!ergy 9 Tent</a>, and <a href="http://www.eurekatent.com/p-121-e-power-pak.aspx">E! Power Pak</a>! Everything for the PERFECT combo of outdoor and techie fun.<br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51)">Links to this giveaway... <a href="http://www.akblessingsabound.com/2009/06/03/fathers-day-fling-day-13-sportmans-prize-package-giveaway/">Blessings Abound</a>, <a href="http://www.lifestarringellieandeve.com/fathers-day-fling-sportsman-giveaway-package/">Life Starring Ellie and Eve</a>, <a href="http://momstart.com/2009/06/fathers-day-fling-one-person-will-win-motorola-gps-eureka-tent-and-redington-fishing-pole-giveaway/">Mom Start</a>, <a href="http://3garnetsn2sapphires.blogspot.com/2009/06/fathers-day-fling-giveaway-arv-900.html">3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires.</a></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51)"><br />Here's another great giveaway in their Father's Day Fling. Perfect for my husband, because he doesn't have his own camera, yet. It's the <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/">Best Buy </a>Electronics Prize Package! I gotta tell you, I LOVE Best Buy. I window shop there more than at my fave clothing store! </span>This package includes both the Insignia<sup>TM</sup> 7.0-Megapixel Digital Camera and the <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8795048&st=rocketfish+webcam&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1205537714405">Rocketfish 2MP Autofocus Webcam</a>!<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51)">Links to this giveaway...<a href="http://www.akblessingsabound.com/2009/05/30/fathers-day-fling-day-9-best-buy-electronics-prize-package-giveaway-contest-giveaway/"> </a><a href="http://www.akblessingsabound.com/2009/05/30/fathers-day-fling-day-9-best-buy-electronics-prize-package-giveaway-contest-giveaway/">Blessings Abound</a>, <a href="http://www.lifestarringellieandeve.com/fathers-day-fling-best-buy-techie-dad-giveaway-package/">Life Starring Ellie and Eve</a>, <a href="http://momstart.com/2009/05/fathers-day-fling-best-buy-giveaway/">Mom Start</a>, <a href="http://3garnetsn2sapphires.blogspot.com/2009/05/fathers-day-fling-giveaway-best-buy.html">3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires.</a></span><br /><br />Oh, and this is ANOTHER perfect giveaway for my hubby... the Handy Man Dad's Dremel Tool! He's a great handyman...from fixing up our home (remodel) to woodworking! This would fit right in! This giveaway includes a a <a href="http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Tools/Pages/ToolDetail.aspx?pid=6300-01">Dremel Multi-Max</a>!<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51)">Links to this giveaway... <a href="http://www.akblessingsabound.com/2009/05/27/fathers-day-fling-day-6-handy-man-dads-dremel-tools-review-and-giveaway-giveaway-contest/">Blessings Abound</a><a href="http://www.akblessingsabound.com/2009/05/27/fathers-day-fling-day-6-handy-man-dads-dremel-tools-review-and-giveaway-giveaway-contest/">,</a> <a href="http://www.lifestarringellieandeve.com/fathers-day-fling-handy-man-giveaway/">Life Starring Ellie and Eve</a>, <a href="http://momstart.com/2009/05/fathers-day-fling-tool-dad/">Mom Start</a>, <a href="http://3garnetsn2sapphires.blogspot.com/2009/05/fathers-day-fling-giveaway-dremel-multi.html">3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires.</a></span><br /><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /></span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51)">So, check out one or all of the blogs listed above. (You can enter at all of their blogs, increasing your chance to win!) There are more giveaways than I just listed. I am sure you will find many that will tickle your fancy!<br /></span>Jenn in AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311546951387672564noreply@blogger.com0