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13 Things I didn’t know before I became a Girl Scout Leader

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Yep, I’m a Brownie leader and yep its taking a lot out of me.

1. 24 little girls can all say “Boo!!” in a very shrill voice that can cause a migrane for the troop leader.
2. There are a LOT of trips to make.
3. Camping with no electricity is possible in November.
4. At every meeting the Daisies give you more hugs than you can count.
5. They also ask you 563213685 questions.
6. Brownies are so much more mature than Daisy Scouts.
7. My daughter is very calm.
8. Scout Leaders not only donate their time, patience and money, they take away a lot of love.
9. There is a sign that all Girl Scouts recognize that makes them shut their mouths and listen.
10. Girls are really made out of Sugar and Spice.
11. It can cost a lot to be a Leader.
12. That I could control and enjoy 24 little girls in the same room.
13. My name is now officially known by half of the school as Miss Christi, just like if I was an adult or something! ha!

Christmas Postcards (Giveaway)

I’ve been looking around Etsy this week and you can find a LOT of people who design Postcards for as little as $5.00 for Christmas and other events.  That’s a steal paired with this giveaway. If you win you could save a ton on your yearly family Christmas cards.

UPrinting contacted me with 4 giveaways so stay tuned for other giveaways coming up, and I have 2 others coming up very soon also. I can’t wait to give you things.

Giveaway Prize: 100 Postcards for One Lucky Winner
Size: 4×6; Paper: 14pt Cardstock Gloss; Printing: Full color both sides
Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping in the US

Eligibility: Limited to US Residents due to shipping costs. We will negotiate better shipping rates soon.

So for the important ways to win! Yay! (Ends November 1st, Winner must reply within 24 hrs of contact)

• Leave a comment on how you would use these stickers, or an idea for my wedding use. (1 entry)
• Subscribe and leave a comment that you are  a subscriber. (1 entry)
• Tweet this giveaway and leave the link (1 entry)
• Check out my sidebar and Become a Fan on Facebook,  Google Connect with me or on Networked blogs and leave separate comments. (1 entry each)

In adherence to the FTC ruling on Blogger Reviews and Sponsored Postings, I need to fully disclose that I will be receiving Postcards from UPrinting.com for hosting this giveaway. I’m thinking I’ll use these for some wedding purpose, but still thinking on it. I’ll let you know. You can also read reviews at UPrinting.

Do you need Blog Cards? (Giveaway)

Another great giveaway. Do you need Mama Cards, Biz Cards  or any other contact cards? Maybe you could do gift tags with your family name on them, or use them for your kids.   I’m thinking a nice monogram or Save the Date Card. Oh the possibilities.

UPrinting contacted me with 4 giveaways so stay tuned for other giveaways coming up, and I have 2 others coming up very soon also. I can’t wait to give you things.

Giveaway Prize:
250 business card for One Lucky Winner (Free UPS Ground Shipping in USA)
Sizes: 2 x 3.5”, 2 x 3”, 2 x 2” (square card) or 1.5 x 3.5” (skinny card)
Paper: 14 pt gloss cardstock, 14 pt matte cardstock or 13 pt recycled uncoated cardstock
Specifications: Full Color Both Sides; Offset Press; 3 Business Day Printing

Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping
Eligibility: Limited to US Residents due to shipping costs. We will negotiate better shipping rates soon.

So for the important ways to win! Yay! (Ends November 1st, Winner must reply within 24 hrs of contact)

• Leave a comment on how you would use these cards, or an idea for my wedding use. (1 entry)
• Subscribe and leave a comment that you are  a subscriber. (1 entry)
• Tweet this giveaway and leave the link (1 entry)
• Check out my sidebar and Become a Fan on Facebook,  Google Connect with me or on Networked blogs and leave separate comments. (1 entry each)

In adherence to the FTC ruling on Blogger Reviews and Sponsored Postings, I need to fully disclose that I will be receiving 250 Biz Cards from UPrinting.com for hosting this giveaway. I’m thinking I’ll use these for some wedding purpose, but still thinking on it. I’ll let you know. You can also read reviews at UPrinting.

Need to print your Family Newsletter (Giveaway)

Oh I have so many ideas that you could use with these custom brochures or flyers.. Maybe you could use them for your yearly family newsletter, or use them for your holiday parties.  Need to promote your blog or etsy?  Oh the possibilities.

UPrinting contacted me  with 4 giveaways so stay tuned for other giveaways coming up, and I have 2 others coming up very soon also. I can’t wait to give you things.

Giveaway Prize: 100 Brochures for One Lucky Winner
100 8.5 x11″ Brochure / Flyers on 100lb gloss text paper ; 4 color printing on both sides
Folding Choices: Half fold; Trifold/Letterfold; Z-fold; Accordion (4 panels) Roll Fold (4 Panels)
Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping
Eligibility: Limited to US Residents due to shipping costs. We will negotiate better shipping rates soon.

So for the important ways to win! Yay! (Ends November8th, Winner must reply within 24 hrs of contact)

• Leave a comment on how you would use these brochures, or an idea for my wedding use. (1 entry)
• Subscribe and leave a comment that you are  a subscriber. (1 entry)
• Tweet this giveaway and leave the link (1 entry)
• Check out my sidebar and Become a Fan on Facebook,  Google Connect with me or on Networked blogs and leave separate comments. (1 entry each)

In adherence to the FTC ruling on Blogger Reviews and Sponsored Postings, I need to fully disclose that I will be receiving Brochures/Flyers from UPrinting.com for hosting this giveaway. I’m thinking I’ll use these for some wedding purpose, but still thinking on it. I’ll let you know. You can also read reviews for UPrinting .

Sticker Giveaway!!

Oh I have so many ideas that you could use with these custom stickers. Maybe you could do gift tags with your family name on them, or use them for your kids. I love the idea of just using them for household labels. Need to promote your blog or etsy? How about use these great stickers? I’m thinking a nice monogram to seal invitations or Christmas cards this year. Oh the possibilities.

UPrinting contacted me last night with 3 giveaways so stay tuned for other giveaways coming up, and I have 2 others coming up very soon also. I can’t wait to give you things.

Giveaway Prize Details
250 Stickers/Labels for One (1) lucky winner
Sizes: 2” x 3.5”, 2” x 4”, or 3” x 3”
Paper: 70 lb Label Matte
Specifications: Full color front, blank back; 4 Business Day printing

To sweeten the pot, we are offering FREE UPS Ground Shipping in the USA (Canadian residents need to pay shipping and taxes). Offer is not available to residents outside the US and Canada.

So for the important ways to win! Yay! (Ends November 1st, Winner must reply within 24 hrs of contact)

• Leave a comment on how you would use these stickers, or an idea for my wedding use. (1 entry)
• Subscribe and leave a comment that you are  a subscriber. (1 entry)
• Tweet this giveaway and leave the link (1 entry)
• Check out my sidebar and Become a Fan on Facebook,  Google Connect with me or on Networked blogs and leave separate comments. (1 entry each)

In adherence to the FTC ruling on Blogger Reviews and Sponsored Postings, I need to fully disclose that I will be receiving 250 Stickers/Labels from UPrinting.com for hosting this giveaway. I’m thinking I’ll use these for some wedding purpose, but still thinking on it. I’ll let you know. You can also read reviews for the stickers at UPrinting.

Oatmeal, not just for breakfast anymore.

When you start looking around for something to help your skin, you often find a lot of ingredients that can be found in your kitchen. Lately I’ve found more and more containing regular old oatmeal. One use that I’ve been trying is to take a little oatmeal and throw it in your food processor or blender, then pulverize it until its a fine “flour”. Now add about a cup of this to your bathwater if you have any itchiness or use about a tablespoon with just enough water to make a paste. Take this paste and exfoliate your face. It won’t dry your skin and feels wonderful.

Need a quick mask? Use a package of unsweetened instant oatmeal with a little warm water. Slather all over your face and neck. Wait 5-10 minutes and rinse. I haven’t tried this yet, but plan on it later today. Most of my winter skin and facial products contain oatmeal these days because of my eczema. I know this will be a cheaper route for me to go.

Check out more WFMW to see what tips you can learn from other great bloggers too!

P.S. keep checking back this week or just go ahead and subscribe, I have 3 upcoming giveaways in the next week!

Swap Links?

I’m so honored!

I’ve received this award from several bloggers in the last few weeks, it keeps adding up. I’m so honored to be chosen!

These are the people who chose me for the Best Blogger Award:

Dealightfully Frugal (still looking for button)

And this is who has chosen me for the Honest Scrap Award:

Now for both of these awards I’m supposed to select a number of other bloggers to give this to. Well I’m not all up for rules and such, so I’ll just give you a list of a few that I’ve come to love lately:

Congratulations to you all, and there are a LOT of other great blogs out there but these I’ve found in the last week or so. For more great blogs stay in tune to my sidebars for buttons and links.

Menu Plan Monday (Balanced Reward Meals)

If you read often, you know that I’m on this Carb Addicts Diet. The weekends are really putting a stick in my spoke so I’ve decided to plan the whole weekend, which I don’t normally do. I want this to be 1/3 veggies, 1/3 protien and 1/3 carbs. I can’t really go wrong, but I’m not a big veggie person so I have to stick with that.

Monday: Hamburger Steaks, Salad and rolls
Tuesday: Chicken Pot Pie, Salad
Wednesday: Pizza, Salad
Thursday: Vegetable Beef Soup, a small slice of Chocolate Poundcake
Friday: Grilled Chicken, grilled green beans, salad and Chocolate Poundcake
Saturday: Meatloaf, green beans, salad, Pouncake and or candy
Sunday: Smoked Turkey Breast, Mac N Cheese, Salad,

Bloggest Loser Update #5

Last week…ahhh…well I’ll put on my big girl panties and admit it. I cheated, a lot. My numbers were down half a pound until I left to go out of town. I don’t even want to talk about it. So I’m starting over. Lots of water. Plan to walk or exercise in some way daily. I’m gonna stick to my diet. I’m gonna do the Entry plan for 2 weeks to see how it goes. I really want to lose more money to fit in one particular dress (hopefully a size or two smaller than normal) this spring.

I’m going to be playing around with some recipes for my “diet meals” and my reward meals are on my menu this week. Yes I’m going to plan for the weekend also because that’s when I get all messed up.

I hope everyone else had a great weekend and I’ll check in again next week.

13 Fall Weddings and Ideas

I’m in the planning stages of a wedding now, but not fall. I’ve come across a lot of great Fall Weddings and ideas over the last few days and would love to share them with everyone.

1. Great Purple Wedding! This is a great picture that my friend Amber sent me to today. Sorry but I can’t credit the owner.

2. I love this Wheat Wedding, as its my last name. Maybe I can incorporate something into my wedding.

3.  Martha has some great ideas including this Fall Boutonnieres.

4. Budget Dream Weddings makes an orange dress look nice, and I never thought I’d like anything like that.  How about those pumpkin candles too!

5.  Mom Source has great simple favor ideas like syrup…whooda thunk it

6.  The Knot has pages and pages of ideas like these fall wedding cake ideas.

7.  JohnMetBetty does it again with wedding clutches!  

8. Etsy.com is one of my favorite places to shop and get ideas. This is a really super cute Wedding Cake Topper.  

9. Heather Collins brings a great Fall Tree Invitation to Etsy.

10. This bouquet is just what I’ve been looking for but with spring colors. I love that I can get it online.

11. These are some great makeup tips for a Fall Bride.

12. Fall Table decoration ideas here are wonderful.

13. The best for last. This picture frame says it all.

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