Today it was 27.3C (81F) in my livingroom and with humidex it was 40C outside!(that's 104F!).
It is DISGUSTINGLY hot. So i stayed in all day with my tea on the rocks and some good books!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wordless Wednesday - Sweltering
Today it was 27.3C (81F) in my livingroom and with humidex it was 40C outside!(that's 104F!).
It is DISGUSTINGLY hot. So i stayed in all day with my tea on the rocks and some good books!
Stylish Blogger Award!
Yahoo! I got the Stylish Blogger Award!
A big thankyou to Char over at The Epic Adventures of a Modern Mom for passing this award on to my little blog! THANKYOU!
Sooo..7 things about me..
1) my drink of choice is generally good ol' water.
2) I have never had a pedicure/manicure/massage/gone to the spa. I'm actually rather afraid of the whole idea. weirdo!
3) I absolutely LOVE to read. And must have passed on that love, because BOTH my girls learned to read at 3.
4) I was once married for 8.5 years. Yes, I am only 31.
5) I am a big ol' scaredy cat. There are sooo many things that i am irrationally afraid of. (point one, i require a nightlight, no ifs ands or buts!)
6) I am horribly addicted to my Blackberry. It's a sickness.
7) I wish that i wasn't so socially inept. The hamster and I have a lot in common, if i could curl up in a coconut shell i think i would too!
Now to pass it on to 15 bloggers i think are 'stylish'!
(i'll have to post this part later, this is the rather time-consuming part!)
A big thankyou to Char over at The Epic Adventures of a Modern Mom for passing this award on to my little blog! THANKYOU!
Sooo..7 things about me..
1) my drink of choice is generally good ol' water.
2) I have never had a pedicure/manicure/massage/gone to the spa. I'm actually rather afraid of the whole idea. weirdo!
3) I absolutely LOVE to read. And must have passed on that love, because BOTH my girls learned to read at 3.
4) I was once married for 8.5 years. Yes, I am only 31.
5) I am a big ol' scaredy cat. There are sooo many things that i am irrationally afraid of. (point one, i require a nightlight, no ifs ands or buts!)
6) I am horribly addicted to my Blackberry. It's a sickness.
7) I wish that i wasn't so socially inept. The hamster and I have a lot in common, if i could curl up in a coconut shell i think i would too!
Now to pass it on to 15 bloggers i think are 'stylish'!
(i'll have to post this part later, this is the rather time-consuming part!)
Sunday, May 29, 2011
gardening!
Gardening has never been a love of mine. I've always TRIED to like it and get into it, but i think having been forced to help in my moms when i was younger is what kills it for me.
Anywho, so here's what i've accomplished while trying to enjoy gardening..
The front garden has always been 'ok', so i added 5 more perennials to it today:
This little side garden has always been a pain in my arse, i love it, and it gets great sun, but it's full of nasty ants(i believe due to the peony), oh and i try to avoid gardening in it because i don't want to scare 'Chippy' from his home(a chipmunk lives under our porch)..here's the before shot:
And now for the AFTER shot..it took about 1/2 hr and now all it needs is some pretty mulch! (and Chippy doesn't seem to be scared off, so yay!) :)
And now just because, i'm going to share a close-up from my Fuschia hanging basket. Fuschia's are absolutely my FAVOURITE plant for hanging baskets, and when i went out to buy one this morning, i found this uniquue one! (the flowers normally emerg from a 'ball', but this one is a weird longer shape..love it!)
What do you think? Any advice?
Anywho, so here's what i've accomplished while trying to enjoy gardening..
The front garden has always been 'ok', so i added 5 more perennials to it today:
This little side garden has always been a pain in my arse, i love it, and it gets great sun, but it's full of nasty ants(i believe due to the peony), oh and i try to avoid gardening in it because i don't want to scare 'Chippy' from his home(a chipmunk lives under our porch)..here's the before shot:
And now for the AFTER shot..it took about 1/2 hr and now all it needs is some pretty mulch! (and Chippy doesn't seem to be scared off, so yay!) :)
And now just because, i'm going to share a close-up from my Fuschia hanging basket. Fuschia's are absolutely my FAVOURITE plant for hanging baskets, and when i went out to buy one this morning, i found this uniquue one! (the flowers normally emerg from a 'ball', but this one is a weird longer shape..love it!)
What do you think? Any advice?
Friday, May 27, 2011
Foodie Friday!
I'm not really too sure what came over me today, but it was a GREAT day when it came to food!
I had a friend coming over to knit, so i decided to get creative and make some whole wheat lemon blueberry muffins! They were a tad on the healthy side(re: dry bottoms!), but the other 3/4 of the muffin was QUITE tasty!!
You can check out the recipe HERE..(instead of the whole 1/2 cup oil, i used 1/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup applesauce)
Then later for dinner i had promised the girls make-your-own pizza night to go with our movie. So i decided to brave making the pizza crust(i have a HORRIBLE track record for making yeasty products!). I ended up making an herb and garlic crust, and I think i may have over-rolled the dough, but regardless it still turned out pretty awesome, and I think the new household fave is definitely spinach/pepperoni pizza! (we would have added mushrooms too, but apparently they were in the fridge too long. boo)
For a bedtime snack we had yummy watermelon! # of us had it cut up, but Hero decided to ask for a slice that turned out bigger than her HEAD! lol. She even ate it all!
And tonight, well, the good eating went out the window...here's my pretty knitting that i'm working on..can you spot my snack?? lol.
Have you been eating anything super-yum lately?
I had a friend coming over to knit, so i decided to get creative and make some whole wheat lemon blueberry muffins! They were a tad on the healthy side(re: dry bottoms!), but the other 3/4 of the muffin was QUITE tasty!!
You can check out the recipe HERE..(instead of the whole 1/2 cup oil, i used 1/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup applesauce)
And tonight, well, the good eating went out the window...here's my pretty knitting that i'm working on..can you spot my snack?? lol.
Have you been eating anything super-yum lately?
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
oh no..
I knew when i got up this morning it was going to be one of THOSE DAYS. I woke up thoroughly exhausted even though i had slept for about 8 hours..but i was tossing and turning, and this morning my eyes just didn't want to open. I was half awake for almost 2 hrs!!
Anywho, so i had some running around to do, and after i stopped in at a friends. I had something to drop off to her, and of course we got talking and then decided to have some tea...
and then the talking got more personal and share-y..and i started crying. I'm an emotional person anyways, but mostly i can keep the tears at bay!
I felt bad because she is mostly a 'new friend'..but she consoled me saying that it was ok, because i obviously needed to talk to someone about all this, and that if there was anyone who'd provide a safe place to talk it was her! I am so thankful for her, and that she was there today for me.
I think that it was just one of those days where things piled up and they had to be let out. And i must not have freaked her out too badly because she invited me for tea again next week! So yay i feel better emotionally, but booo i've ended up with a massive headache for the rest of the day :(
On a sidenote: it was pretty darn cute that when she offered me tea, she pulled out 2 mugs that she knew i had in my own mug collection at home :)
so of course i chose the comforting wonderful mug pictured above!
Anywho, so i had some running around to do, and after i stopped in at a friends. I had something to drop off to her, and of course we got talking and then decided to have some tea...
and then the talking got more personal and share-y..and i started crying. I'm an emotional person anyways, but mostly i can keep the tears at bay!
I felt bad because she is mostly a 'new friend'..but she consoled me saying that it was ok, because i obviously needed to talk to someone about all this, and that if there was anyone who'd provide a safe place to talk it was her! I am so thankful for her, and that she was there today for me.
I think that it was just one of those days where things piled up and they had to be let out. And i must not have freaked her out too badly because she invited me for tea again next week! So yay i feel better emotionally, but booo i've ended up with a massive headache for the rest of the day :(
On a sidenote: it was pretty darn cute that when she offered me tea, she pulled out 2 mugs that she knew i had in my own mug collection at home :)
so of course i chose the comforting wonderful mug pictured above!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Long Weekend!
It has been one crazy weekend! But also rather nice and relaxing.
Yesterday we woke up and went to church, it was DOWNPOURING!
After that we picked up a bunch of tadpoles from a friend, so that we could check out their growing process! Very cool! Here's a pic of our new 'pets':
Then we dropped off Hero to go to a friends for a sleepover. Orangie didn't take it so well..aww sisterly love! So we quickly did our garden center errands, and then took off for the splashpad/park downtown to cheer her up. We had lots of fun! :) *though i was disappointed in myself that an online friend was there too and i didn't go and say hi! stupid shyness! sorry kelly!*
And as for today, well the weather has sure been another mixed bag again! it's been raining, sunny, cloudy, windy, calm, hot, cool, AND STORMY! All in one day?! Though we did finally get our back gardens tended to, so now all I need to do is hit the garden center again tomorrow to buy some plants! :)
Yesterday we woke up and went to church, it was DOWNPOURING!
After that we picked up a bunch of tadpoles from a friend, so that we could check out their growing process! Very cool! Here's a pic of our new 'pets':
Then we dropped off Hero to go to a friends for a sleepover. Orangie didn't take it so well..aww sisterly love! So we quickly did our garden center errands, and then took off for the splashpad/park downtown to cheer her up. We had lots of fun! :) *though i was disappointed in myself that an online friend was there too and i didn't go and say hi! stupid shyness! sorry kelly!*
And as for today, well the weather has sure been another mixed bag again! it's been raining, sunny, cloudy, windy, calm, hot, cool, AND STORMY! All in one day?! Though we did finally get our back gardens tended to, so now all I need to do is hit the garden center again tomorrow to buy some plants! :)
Saturday, May 21, 2011
pretty pretty! and armpits!
(but not together! ha ha!)
This morning was a gorgeous morning in these parts!(YAY!) So we all decided to head out and do a bit of garage sale'ing! With the weird and unpredictable(and cold) spring we had there really hasn't been much opportunity to get out there!
Anyways! I was soooo glad that we decided to go! Check out these 2 cute necklaces that i picked up!
(the little old lady that i bought them off of - $4! - said that she loved the wooden bead one, and that she bought it on a trip to Florence!)
And i loved that when i was out checking out the garden centers later I actually had someone stop me telling me it was gorgeous! woot!
And now because this photo really makes me laugh out loud...
A wonderful pic of Orangie sniffin' her armpits! (she was complaining that they were sweaty, and i said oh no! hope they're not stinky too! and well she decided to check them out...a lot! lol)
This morning was a gorgeous morning in these parts!(YAY!) So we all decided to head out and do a bit of garage sale'ing! With the weird and unpredictable(and cold) spring we had there really hasn't been much opportunity to get out there!
Anyways! I was soooo glad that we decided to go! Check out these 2 cute necklaces that i picked up!
(the little old lady that i bought them off of - $4! - said that she loved the wooden bead one, and that she bought it on a trip to Florence!)
And i loved that when i was out checking out the garden centers later I actually had someone stop me telling me it was gorgeous! woot!
And now because this photo really makes me laugh out loud...
A wonderful pic of Orangie sniffin' her armpits! (she was complaining that they were sweaty, and i said oh no! hope they're not stinky too! and well she decided to check them out...a lot! lol)
Bloggie Issues
MORE Technical Difficulties?!
Well I don't know what i did but i posted some bloghop stuff yesterday on my netbook, and when i got home last night and onto my regular laptop i noticed that my blog just doesn't LOOK the same anymore.
So please bear with me while i tinker around a bit here!
** UPDATE: problems have been solved, there was an issue with the code or linkie stuff from 1 of the 3 weekend hops..so i unfortunately had to remove the pasted text, etc. **
Well I don't know what i did but i posted some bloghop stuff yesterday on my netbook, and when i got home last night and onto my regular laptop i noticed that my blog just doesn't LOOK the same anymore.
So please bear with me while i tinker around a bit here!
** UPDATE: problems have been solved, there was an issue with the code or linkie stuff from 1 of the 3 weekend hops..so i unfortunately had to remove the pasted text, etc. **
Friday, May 20, 2011
Social Saturday Hop (co-host)
This weekend Rebecca from The Amateur Mommy asked me to be a co-host for the Social Saturday Hop! I am so honoured! Please go and check out her wonderful blog! :)
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Sit & Relax Weekend Hop
This weekend I am honoured to be a co-host (thankyou Michelle!) over at Heartfelt Balance/Handmade Life. Please go and check out her wonderful blog! and linkup while you're there! :)
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
Find New Friends Weekend Hop
This weekend I am honoured to be a co-host/in the spotlight thanks to Tawna at Tawna's Journey to a Healthier Me.
Please go check out her blog! and sign up for the hop! :)
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Please go check out her blog! and sign up for the hop! :)
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It's Working!
(don't mind the crappy shot)
But yay! I started counting the calories on the 14th at 192.(?) and now on the 19th I'm 189.8! I've been working VERY hard to stick to my 1200-1500 calories, drinking lots of water, and i've started walking again. It's been really hard too because i think that i must have gone from eating something like 3000 calories a day. GROSS.
Last night i hit a bit of turning point when I was catching up on Grey's in bed, this was around 11ish, and i started freaking out because i was sooooo 'hungry'. I may have sent 1 too many whiny/pitiful/angry texts to Mr.OHM. I just tried to keep on ignoring it but interestingly enough at about 11:30 I started having a Visual Migraine(crazy firey/kaleidoscope halo around vision, last for 20-25 mins, etc), so I decided that i really should get to bed before the real headache kicked in..and wow if it isn't here this morning! UGH.
But I'm proud, I made it through that insane 'hunger' attack last night!
What are your thoughts? Should i have given in and treated myself to the small portion of chocolate? should i have just gone and got something like fruit/veg? should i have stuck it out like i did? (i was just afraid to go and get something for fear i couldn't stop munching...)
And how are all my peeps that are in the same weight-loss-woes boat as me doing?
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Thursday Cup of Joe (spotlight)
Hosted by Yes I Have A Coupon and 3 Princes and a Princess 2 and The Thrifty Things.
The rules are easy. To be in the hop just follow the hosts. Following publicly is always nice. I do follow back, just please leave a comment so I can do so :) Also any and all Spam will be deleted! Only direct links to your blogs home page will be accepted.
Each week a blog will be chosen to be the spotlight blog of the week. It would be wonderful of you yo follow them as well and stop by and say Hello!
Feel free to grab our button, Tweet about this hop or grab the Hop code!
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Now I would like to introduce you to our spotlight blog Christy from the Home of OHM:
Hi there! I'm Christy of Home of OHM. I'm a 31 year old Canadian stay at home mom of 2 fun and crazy girlies.
Why OHM? It's actually nothing yoga-ish, I chose it because Orange is my nickname for my youngest(she has orange hair, don't ever call her a redhead! lol), and Hero is my oldest daughters 'nickname', and me, well I'm Mama. I write mainly about our daily life happenings but throw in food, photos, and random things, but as I continue to grow my blog I am getting more and more reviews and giveaways! :)
Please stop by and check out my little corner of the blogosphere! I encourage comments, as i love to 'meet' those who read my blog! :)
You can also find me a LOT on twitter @orangeheromama, and on Facebook too!
Thanks so much Melissa, Crystal, and Pam for having me here today! It's an honour! :)
Have a great Thursday!
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Each week a blog will be chosen to be the spotlight blog of the week. It would be wonderful of you yo follow them as well and stop by and say Hello!
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Now I would like to introduce you to our spotlight blog Christy from the Home of OHM:
Hi there! I'm Christy of Home of OHM. I'm a 31 year old Canadian stay at home mom of 2 fun and crazy girlies.
Why OHM? It's actually nothing yoga-ish, I chose it because Orange is my nickname for my youngest(she has orange hair, don't ever call her a redhead! lol), and Hero is my oldest daughters 'nickname', and me, well I'm Mama. I write mainly about our daily life happenings but throw in food, photos, and random things, but as I continue to grow my blog I am getting more and more reviews and giveaways! :)
Please stop by and check out my little corner of the blogosphere! I encourage comments, as i love to 'meet' those who read my blog! :)
You can also find me a LOT on twitter @orangeheromama, and on Facebook too!
Thanks so much Melissa, Crystal, and Pam for having me here today! It's an honour! :)
Have a great Thursday!
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Wordless Wednesday(and confession!)
Yes, it's MAY now and yes I am still rockin out the reindeer jammie pants...in fact i do wear them year round too..but they're adorable, they make me smile :)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Wonder Wednesday Guest Host!
Welcome to the "Wonder Wednesday" Blog Hop!
Lori from A Day in Motherhood and Heather from Living on Love and Cents Welcome you!
Our Very HONORABLE Guest host this week is:
If you would like to GUEST HOST - please email me at lomargieatgmaildotcom!
Do you ever Wonder who is out there is this vast blogosphere? Well, here is your chance to find out!
A place to come and link up your GFC, FB, Twitter, Email Subscriptions, RSS Subscriptions, Networked Blogs and anything else you need to get followers to your blog!
1) Please follow A Day in Motherhood , Living on Love and Cents and Home of OHM
2) Leave a comment so we know to follow you back;
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4) and then use your social marketing savvy to spread this NEW hop throughout the blogosphere!
Please show appreciation to those hopping by making sure you take time to follow back!
Please, no giveaways, no sales links, no affiliate links, no spam, and no inappropriate links of any kind! This is a family friendly hop!
weight loss woes
So having that bathing suit NOT fit me on our weekend away really hit home for me. It was a very ugly and horribly rude awakening. 192 lbs just DOES NOT work on this 5 ft 3 in frame.
And to be staying in a hotel with a really cool waterslide/pool and NOT be able to go, absolutely killed me. That was the point where i realized that the snacking and inactivity REALLY was affecting our quality of life, and quite negatively at that. :(
So i decided to go back to the calorie counting way of life. It's a bit of a pain in the butt, but it really gets you thinking about what you're putting in you and if it's really worth it! It's REALLY cut down on my nighttime snacking! (and i really shouldn't be doing that anyways!).
So i guess that i just thought that i should put it out there, hoping that it would make me a little more accountable. Are any of you out there going through the same thing? Please share!
And to be staying in a hotel with a really cool waterslide/pool and NOT be able to go, absolutely killed me. That was the point where i realized that the snacking and inactivity REALLY was affecting our quality of life, and quite negatively at that. :(
So i decided to go back to the calorie counting way of life. It's a bit of a pain in the butt, but it really gets you thinking about what you're putting in you and if it's really worth it! It's REALLY cut down on my nighttime snacking! (and i really shouldn't be doing that anyways!).
So i guess that i just thought that i should put it out there, hoping that it would make me a little more accountable. Are any of you out there going through the same thing? Please share!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Follow Me Chickadee (spotlight!)
The Life of a Sippy Cup Mom!, Stash Mama, Lilac City Momma, Dandy Giveaway and One + One=Four have teamed up to cohost Follow Me, Chickadee!
Each week, simply stop by at any of these FIVE blogs for a chance to link up and meet new and exciting bloggers!
All we ask is that you follow a few simple guidelines:
- Add a main link to your blog each week (Linky will open every Monday night at 10 p.m. EST!)
- Follow whichever blog you like; all we ask is that you leave a comment telling them that you found them from Follow Me, Chickadee!
- You don't have to follow every blog that follows you...but make sure that you follow the blogs that really interest you!
- If you want to put the blog hop code or the Chickadee button on your Tuesday post on your blog, we welcome it!
*~In The Spotlight This Week~*
Hi there! I'm Christy of Home of OHM. I'm a 31 year old Canadian stay at home mom of 2 fun and crazy girlies.
Why OHM? It's actually nothing yoga-ish, I chose it because Orange is my nickname for my youngest(she has orange hair, don't ever call her a redhead! lol), and Hero is my oldest daughters 'nickname', and me, well I'm Mama. I write mainly about our daily life happenings but throw in food, photos, and random things, but as I continue to grow my blog I am getting more and more reviews and giveaways! :)
Please stop by and check out my little corner of the blogosphere! I encourage comments, as i love to 'meet' those who read my blog! :)
You can also find me a LOT on twitter (@orangeheromama), and on facebook.com/Orangeheromama!
Stop by and say HI to this Chickadee!
Interested in becoming a Spotlighted Blogger?
Contact one of us for details!
Another Blog Milestone!
This morning I excitedly found out that my blog now has over 400 followers! I wasn't actually sure that i'd ever make it to this point! But it's true and it's amazing. I've met so many wonderful bloggers out there, and i'm glad that you're here and reading. And getting to this point has seemed to open up a few more doors in regards to cool reviews, or getting featured or co-hosting on other blogs, etc. I finally had a company pitch to ME on Friday! and a good one! THAT was an awesome feeling! So thankyou sooooooo much to each and every one of you! I'm a blessed girl.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
I'm Featured at We Are Canadian Blog Hop!
Welcome to the weekly "We are Canadian Blog Hop!!" Your co-hosts for this fun weekly Monday Hop are:
Each week we pull on blog from the previous week's hop, to be the Featured Blogger of the Week. We use random.org, and will email the winner that they won as soon as we can.
This Week's Featured Blogger is #10 from last week:
Please feel free to grab the button, and spread the word to all your fellow Canadians!
Rules:
1. Canadians Only! (Sorry Americans, we wanted to give the Canadians some love for this one.)
Each week we pull on blog from the previous week's hop, to be the Featured Blogger of the Week. We use random.org, and will email the winner that they won as soon as we can.
This Week's Featured Blogger is #10 from last week:
Please feel free to grab the button, and spread the word to all your fellow Canadians!
Rules:
1. Canadians Only! (Sorry Americans, we wanted to give the Canadians some love for this one.)
2. Follow the Co-hosts, and leave a comment so we will follow you back!
3. Follow the Featured Blogger, and leave a comment so they can follow you back!
3. Follow the Featured Blogger, and leave a comment so they can follow you back!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Beano's Brand Sauces Review
Recently I got the offer to review 3 bottles of my choice of Beano's Brand Deli Condiments or Deli Bistro Sauces.
I eagerly checked out the choices and chose the 'Beano's Original Submarine Dressing', 'Beano's Heavenly Horse Radish Sauce', and 'Beano's Roasted Chipotle Deli Sauce'.
I really should have kept Mr. OHM more in mind with my choices, because he likes neither spicy nor vinegar. OOPS! I had the horse radish and the chipotle more in mind for me, but i had chose the Submarine sauce specifically for him (his fave!) forgetting that there is a major difference between American and Canadian sub sauce. American is more vinegar based, and Canadian is more like a golden italian dressing. OH WELL! More for me(!) because i LOVE these sauces!
I was upset at first when i realized how much i loved them, because i didn't think that they were sold north of the border, but i checked out their Find Beano's page and quickly realized that they were indeed available in Canada, and in a grocery store a 5 min walk from my house! WOOT!
If it wasn't sold nearby, i found out you can also order online!
So now to show you the meals i've enjoyed thanks to Beano's!
The first thing i made was a YUMMY BLT with the Horse Radish Sauce! (i went a little skimpy on the sauce, but quickly realized my mistake and went back and added more, i was afraid it was going to be too spicy, but it's a GREAT blend, so a bit more was just right!)
Next up, I made a ham and mozza quesadilla, again made with my fave the Horse Radish sauce! :) And again, it was SUPER YUM! (there really isn't much that i won't do with this sauce, i think i might mix it in with a tuna salad sandwich next or chicken salad, or possibly even egg salad!) If i ever run out of ideas i can certainly hit up their Recipes Center!
And then a couple nights ago, i decided to get a bit creative and try the Roasted Chipotle sauce on the chicken breast we were BBQ'ing up for dinner! We went easy on this spicy sauce because of Mr. OHM and the kiddos..but it turned out AMAZING and we know to use MORE next time! It was definitely a 2 thumbs up idea!
Now that we know how fantastic these sauces are, we've added more to the shopping list! Next to try are definitely the Mesquite Smoked, the Sweet Chili Pepper, and the Cilantro and Lime!
For more information about Beano's Brand Sauces be sure to check them out on the web HERE!
or on Twitter!
or on Facebook!
While on Facebook, check out the great promotion that Beano's has on till Aug 31st!
**note: I was given these sauces for free in exchange for my honest review! as always, you may or may not enjoy them as much as I did!**
WITB #5 WINNER!!
#2 said this:
Tabitha Pye
We LOVE What's In the Bible! The kids sing the theme song and quote the movie all the time it's awesome! They are great educational DVD's.
(*email address*)
May 8, 2011 4:25 PM
CONGRATS Tabitha! I am emailing you now, and you have 48 hours to reply or another winner will be chosen.
THANKS SO MUCH FOR ENTERING!
Friday, May 13, 2011
snackie friday
Ok, so this Blogger crash really threw me for a loop! So instead of the review that i was going to post, i'm going to share my snack! lol.
Yesterday i went knitting in the park with a friend, and she brought this wonderful drink with her. She'd made a Ginger Green Tea/Lemonade mixture, and DANG it was yummy..so when i came home i brewed up my own mixture of Blueberry White Tea/Lemonade, which was also FRICKIN YUMMY. So now i'm on this crazy kick of ice tea combos..LOVE IT! Especially with this heat and humidity that came out of no-where! Wasn't it cold and snowy like yesterday?! lol.
So anyways, with the tea yesterday i decided to bring a box of the cookies that i got in the massive swag bag from Kraft that i won. They were the Peak Freans Life Style Peach & Yogurt cookies. HEAVEN i tell you. HEAVEN. These are absolutely my new favourite cookies in the world. They taste JUST LIKE peach yogurt. And they don't destroy the diet!
(so snack above is said cookies and a decaf lychee green ice tea. YUM!)
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Another Award!
A few days ago(yes, i've been slacking) I received 'One Lovely Blog' Award from Foster and Boo! I truly appreciate this! I've been working really hard lately to blog more frequently, get those numbers up, etc etc. So THANKYOU sooooo much! :)
So now i need to write 7 things about myself and then pass on the award to other LOVELY blogs! :)
1) Sometimes when i have a kid-free night, and the man is at work, i will eat Fruit Loops for dinner, and ENJOY it. I LOVE Fruit Loops! :)
2) I really appreciate a crazy pair of socks. (did you see the 'grinch' socks in my wordless wednesday yesterday?!)
3) I don't use my REAL camera nearly enough. (i snap too often on my BlackBerry)
4) I suck at gardening, but yet try again every year.
5) I am very much obsessed with the monsters from Monster Factory! *squee*
6) I've had a nose ring for HALF my life now! :)
7) is my lucky number!
Now to pass it on. Here are 12 blogs that have something LOVELY about them!
Baby Talk Without the Babble
The Diva Bee
Cluster Love
Cori's Big Mouth
Cathey With An E
Mamma Geek
I Believe in Love
Peanut Butter and Hopey
Spanish Pinay
Big K, Little A
The Type A Housewife
Jenny at Dapperhouse
So now i need to write 7 things about myself and then pass on the award to other LOVELY blogs! :)
1) Sometimes when i have a kid-free night, and the man is at work, i will eat Fruit Loops for dinner, and ENJOY it. I LOVE Fruit Loops! :)
2) I really appreciate a crazy pair of socks. (did you see the 'grinch' socks in my wordless wednesday yesterday?!)
3) I don't use my REAL camera nearly enough. (i snap too often on my BlackBerry)
4) I suck at gardening, but yet try again every year.
5) I am very much obsessed with the monsters from Monster Factory! *squee*
6) I've had a nose ring for HALF my life now! :)
7) is my lucky number!
Now to pass it on. Here are 12 blogs that have something LOVELY about them!
Baby Talk Without the Babble
The Diva Bee
Cluster Love
Cori's Big Mouth
Cathey With An E
Mamma Geek
I Believe in Love
Peanut Butter and Hopey
Spanish Pinay
Big K, Little A
The Type A Housewife
Jenny at Dapperhouse
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
(almost) Wordless Wednesday!
I've decided to share 2 weird random shots today. Enjoy! lol.
This is out hamster Yoshi doing his shocked/offended/violated face..totally makes me giggle..he makes it A LOT. He'll just stop moving and STARE for a long time...
And here is a pic from last night, waiting for the drive-in to start..i looked ridiculous and had to take a pic..grey sweatpants, 'grinch' socks, and...SLIPPERS. Yup, that's how i roll. I was in a foul mood(stupid ex), but 'Fast Five' sure made me feel better *drool*
This is out hamster Yoshi doing his shocked/offended/violated face..totally makes me giggle..he makes it A LOT. He'll just stop moving and STARE for a long time...
And here is a pic from last night, waiting for the drive-in to start..i looked ridiculous and had to take a pic..grey sweatpants, 'grinch' socks, and...SLIPPERS. Yup, that's how i roll. I was in a foul mood(stupid ex), but 'Fast Five' sure made me feel better *drool*
Monday, May 9, 2011
Mothers Day! and more..
I am feeling better today and i'm ready to post about Mothers Day! :)
So as you might know, i was away over the weekend..Hero had her Provincials Tournament for bowling. It wasn't exactly the best weekend to have it but alas we were together and that's what counts.
Here's a pic of the girls together doing some awesome fingerprint art in the hotel room Sunday morning..(klutz books come out with some really great crafty books!)
And here are the wonderful cards and presents the girls gave me. *squee!* The girls know me so well..stuff from Bath & Body Works and a monster(Kyle) from Monster Factory! LOVE IT! :)
The girls were a little sad that i had got sick during dinner and had to go to bed, but we had a whole bunch of snuggley time there, and they're pretty understanding, so i think we managed to have a great Mothers Day regardless.
And now just for fun, a couple of pics from this afternoon..
(Orangie had a bit of a sad day at school when her friends were making fun of her for some whacked out reason for wearing her favourite OldNavy best friends PB & J shirt--that she's worn MANY times before..sigh..gr 1 drama i tell ya) So chalkin' good time with Mama save the day..(let's pray that she'll go to school tomorrow without tears)
So as you might know, i was away over the weekend..Hero had her Provincials Tournament for bowling. It wasn't exactly the best weekend to have it but alas we were together and that's what counts.
Here's a pic of the girls together doing some awesome fingerprint art in the hotel room Sunday morning..(klutz books come out with some really great crafty books!)
And here are the wonderful cards and presents the girls gave me. *squee!* The girls know me so well..stuff from Bath & Body Works and a monster(Kyle) from Monster Factory! LOVE IT! :)
The girls were a little sad that i had got sick during dinner and had to go to bed, but we had a whole bunch of snuggley time there, and they're pretty understanding, so i think we managed to have a great Mothers Day regardless.
And now just for fun, a couple of pics from this afternoon..
(Orangie had a bit of a sad day at school when her friends were making fun of her for some whacked out reason for wearing her favourite OldNavy best friends PB & J shirt--that she's worn MANY times before..sigh..gr 1 drama i tell ya) So chalkin' good time with Mama save the day..(let's pray that she'll go to school tomorrow without tears)
Sunday, May 8, 2011
mothers day coming soon
I feel like i'm the only mama in bloggerland who hasn't posted their 'Mothers Day Post' yet. And i have one coming! But I've been away all weekend for my daughters tournament, and when i got home we sat down to dinner, and i made it about 1/2 way through when I got sick..I've been in bed since semi-comatose, and i'm praying that i didn't catch some 'disease' at Chuck E Cheese on Saturday night! Ewwww.
So I will be back, when my stomach stops churning and well...all that not so good stuff.
Muah! :)
ps..and i also forgot in the chaotic weekend business that Foster and Boo gave me an award and i haven't posted about it yet! *forehead smack*
So I will be back, when my stomach stops churning and well...all that not so good stuff.
Muah! :)
ps..and i also forgot in the chaotic weekend business that Foster and Boo gave me an award and i haven't posted about it yet! *forehead smack*
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Sundae Hop! (co-host)
I am so honoured to be the Co-host for the 1st ever Sundae Hop with Gillian at Baby Talk without the Babble!
THANK YOU GILLIAN! :)
THANK YOU GILLIAN! :)
WITB #5 (review/giveaway)
****GIVEAWAY CLOSED****
I was very excited when i was chosen to participate on Tyndale's What's in the Bible Street Team. It meant that I would receive the What's in the Bible series as they come out to review and promote!
We already owned DVD's #1-4 and LOVE them, so I knew that this would be an easy task. They're something we already believe in wholeheartedly! I also love that as part of the Street Team I get to giveaway a freebie coupon for one lucky winner to get their own copy of What's in the Bible #5!
In What’s in the Bible? volume 5, Buck Denver and cast take us through 1 and 2 Samuel. The two episodes focus on three of the most influential kings of Israel (Saul, David, and Solomon). And the Tricky Bits section explains the Trinity (after we learn that the Spirit of the Lord fell upon David). The DVD highlights God’s promise to David and how the promise impacts the salvation story. We also see what happens when David (and the other kings) sin against God. Kids learn that there are consequences for sin!
From the man who made vegetables talk (and sing, dance, and tell Bible stories) comes an engaging new series that walks kids through the entire Bible! Each DVD is filled with an entertaining cast of characters that bring the most powerful Bible stories to life using humor, animation, creative storytelling, and fun songs. Join VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer on a wild and zany journey and see the world’s most amazing book come to life for a new generation.
Phil Vischer
In 1990, 24-year-old computer animator Phil Vischer sat down to create a group of characters that could teach Christian values to kids in a delightfully weird way. Hence, a tomato named Bob and a cucumber named Larry were born. VeggieTales would go on to revolutionize Christian filmmaking, selling more than 50 million videos and placing Phil's faith-filled stories in one in every three American households with young children. Phil is highly respected by key leaders across the Christian landscape, from Joel Osteen to James Dobson. His company, Jellyfish Labs, provides faith-based daily programming via the Internet at jellytelly.com. The characters from the What's in the Bible? series are featured, but the content is not specifically from the DVDs. Phil continues to pursue innovative ways to integrate faith and storytelling through Jellyfish Labs. He chose the name Jellyfish as a reminder to remain pliable to God's plans and not his own. Phil lives with his wife, Lisa, and their three kids in Illinois.
My Girls Thoughts:
Orangie(6 yrs old) absolutely LOVES this series. She thinks that it's really funny, and loves to dance around all crazy whenever there's a song on. She loves the in-van silliness with Michael a lot. I think it's because he's a goofy little kid like her!
Now that we've watched it again tonight for the 2nd time, she plans on wearing the promotional button that i gave her tomorrow at her sisters bowling tournament! :)
Hero(10 yrs old) is a BIG FAN of the series! She is always asking about when the next one will be coming out. She loves the banter between Michael and the un-heard Pierre in the minivan, and all the pop culture references. She loves the Popsicle Stick Theatre, especially this discs Star Wars lightsaber duel! And don't even get me started on her love of the Ish-Bosheth song!(...nothing rhymes with Ish-Bosheth!)
I have a feeling that she'll be making her own Popsicle Stick Theatre soon!
They BOTH love 'The Fabulous Bentley Brothers'(the guys you see singing at about the 1min15 mark in the trailer below)..as for me?...*swoon*...I hope that Phil keeps these guys around for all 13 discs!!
** I received a free copy of What's in the Bible #5 for being part of the What's in the Bible Street Team, and these are our honest thoughts. You may or may not like it as much as we do! **
And so now onto the GIVEAWAY!! *cheer* (winner will receive a coupon to exchange at their local Christian bookstore, OR to mail to Tyndale to receive their free copy!)
Mandatory Entry: Tell me why you're excited to win this!(and please leave me your email address so i can contact you if you win!)
Extra Entries:
1) Follow my blog!
2) Follow me on twitter!(include your twitter name in comment)
3) 'Like' Home of OHM on facebook(please leave your facebook first name and last initial in comment)
4) Tweet about this giveaway! (leave tweet link in comment, 1x tweet per day)
5) Post my blogs button on your blog!
Contest will close Friday May 13th(spookie ookie!)at 8pm EST. A winner will be selected, and emailed, and they'll have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen! Open to US/CANADA only. Good Luck!
I was very excited when i was chosen to participate on Tyndale's What's in the Bible Street Team. It meant that I would receive the What's in the Bible series as they come out to review and promote!
We already owned DVD's #1-4 and LOVE them, so I knew that this would be an easy task. They're something we already believe in wholeheartedly! I also love that as part of the Street Team I get to giveaway a freebie coupon for one lucky winner to get their own copy of What's in the Bible #5!
In What’s in the Bible? volume 5, Buck Denver and cast take us through 1 and 2 Samuel. The two episodes focus on three of the most influential kings of Israel (Saul, David, and Solomon). And the Tricky Bits section explains the Trinity (after we learn that the Spirit of the Lord fell upon David). The DVD highlights God’s promise to David and how the promise impacts the salvation story. We also see what happens when David (and the other kings) sin against God. Kids learn that there are consequences for sin!
From the man who made vegetables talk (and sing, dance, and tell Bible stories) comes an engaging new series that walks kids through the entire Bible! Each DVD is filled with an entertaining cast of characters that bring the most powerful Bible stories to life using humor, animation, creative storytelling, and fun songs. Join VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer on a wild and zany journey and see the world’s most amazing book come to life for a new generation.
Phil Vischer
In 1990, 24-year-old computer animator Phil Vischer sat down to create a group of characters that could teach Christian values to kids in a delightfully weird way. Hence, a tomato named Bob and a cucumber named Larry were born. VeggieTales would go on to revolutionize Christian filmmaking, selling more than 50 million videos and placing Phil's faith-filled stories in one in every three American households with young children. Phil is highly respected by key leaders across the Christian landscape, from Joel Osteen to James Dobson. His company, Jellyfish Labs, provides faith-based daily programming via the Internet at jellytelly.com. The characters from the What's in the Bible? series are featured, but the content is not specifically from the DVDs. Phil continues to pursue innovative ways to integrate faith and storytelling through Jellyfish Labs. He chose the name Jellyfish as a reminder to remain pliable to God's plans and not his own. Phil lives with his wife, Lisa, and their three kids in Illinois.
My Girls Thoughts:
Orangie(6 yrs old) absolutely LOVES this series. She thinks that it's really funny, and loves to dance around all crazy whenever there's a song on. She loves the in-van silliness with Michael a lot. I think it's because he's a goofy little kid like her!
Now that we've watched it again tonight for the 2nd time, she plans on wearing the promotional button that i gave her tomorrow at her sisters bowling tournament! :)
Hero(10 yrs old) is a BIG FAN of the series! She is always asking about when the next one will be coming out. She loves the banter between Michael and the un-heard Pierre in the minivan, and all the pop culture references. She loves the Popsicle Stick Theatre, especially this discs Star Wars lightsaber duel! And don't even get me started on her love of the Ish-Bosheth song!(...nothing rhymes with Ish-Bosheth!)
I have a feeling that she'll be making her own Popsicle Stick Theatre soon!
They BOTH love 'The Fabulous Bentley Brothers'(the guys you see singing at about the 1min15 mark in the trailer below)..as for me?...*swoon*...I hope that Phil keeps these guys around for all 13 discs!!
** I received a free copy of What's in the Bible #5 for being part of the What's in the Bible Street Team, and these are our honest thoughts. You may or may not like it as much as we do! **
And so now onto the GIVEAWAY!! *cheer* (winner will receive a coupon to exchange at their local Christian bookstore, OR to mail to Tyndale to receive their free copy!)
Mandatory Entry: Tell me why you're excited to win this!(and please leave me your email address so i can contact you if you win!)
Extra Entries:
1) Follow my blog!
2) Follow me on twitter!(include your twitter name in comment)
3) 'Like' Home of OHM on facebook(please leave your facebook first name and last initial in comment)
4) Tweet about this giveaway! (leave tweet link in comment, 1x tweet per day)
5) Post my blogs button on your blog!
Contest will close Friday May 13th(spookie ookie!)at 8pm EST. A winner will be selected, and emailed, and they'll have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen! Open to US/CANADA only. Good Luck!
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