September 2009

Thinking Myself Thin Thursdays

by Heather on September 30, 2009

Okay so this week I am down 1/2 pound.  I am not thrilled in fact I freaked a bit when I weighed in.  Why?  Well I actually recorded my calories every day this past week (even 10 calorie items) and exercised like a mad woman ick.  After listening to a few encouraging words from my group they somewhat convinced me my body is in some shock that I am eating and moving.

I really have horrible eating habits.  I get busy and totally forget to eat and then I remember and eat too much but I still don’t hit a good calorie goal.  I imagine my body thinks it is starving but that is only because my brain doesn’t have eyes.  I have to do something to change and recording calories at least until I realize what I should eat from habit and exercising until my legs become jello are going to become mandatory. 

I really want to lose 9 more pounds in the next seven weeks.  Now I know that isn’t a huge number and hopefully it is attainable.  If I make it that would be 10 pounds in 10 weeks and I would bring in $20 from a challenge in my group.  That would pay back my dues for the year plus a little.  I know somehow I can do this but it will require commitment.  So drop me a comment, harass me or whatever suits you but don’t hesitate to hold me accountable.

Coming Sunday I will also start to post with The Bloggest Loser.  I am excited I was approved as a participant!  If you would like to check them out just click on the button below.  Have a great day ~ Heather

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The Attitude Girl by Mila Bernadkin

by Heather on September 30, 2009

Before I present the review of this book I really want to thank Mila for her wonderful addition of autographing my book.  The giveaway copy will also be an autographed copy as well.  I have enjoyed the short emails back and forth with Mila and I can tell she is very passionate about her book as you can see if you read it as well.  Now onto the review…
The Attitde Girl by Mila Bernadkin was an energizing read. You really have to be on your toes to keep up with seventeen year old Vicky.  She has an attitude all of her own.  Don’t worry about her telling you exactly what she thinks because you are going to hear about it.  Life revolves around Vicky in everyone’s eyes but her own.  Does this sound like a child in your home?  Well life has a way of changing each of us and it is abouut Vicky’s turn.  Through financial issues, relationships and extraordinary events Vicky slowly has a change of attitude.  The storms of life blow sand at Vicky smoothing out her rough edges.
I love Mila’s writing style shown through the character of Vicky.  You get to see her rough attitude by how she verbally speaks but you also get to see what is going on in her mind which at times make you understand just how she has come to the conclusion of her attitude at the moment.  While Vicky is rough she is genuine.  I really enjoyed reading about her attitude and at times I looked back at my own teen years and said wow I was like that.  Yikes it is true but an awakening all the same.  If you have a teen in your home with an attitude this just might be something that you can relate to.  Pick it up and you won’t be disappointed.
Where can you get more information?  You can see The Attitude Girl online.  The Attitude Girl is the First Place Winner in teh Arizona Authors Association Annual Literary Awards Contest so you know it is great. 
Would you like to win a signed copy?  Here are the rules…
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One Lovely Blog Award

by Heather on September 29, 2009

I feel really honored to have won another award two times. This one is “One Lovely Blog Award” and has been given to me by Smart Cents Mom and Independentmami.

(So, here are the rules of the “One Lovely Blog” award:

Accept the award

Post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link.

Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.)

  1. Two Peas in A Pie
  2. Facts From A Fact Woman
  3. At Home With Books
  4. Maria’s Space
  5. Mom Start
  6. Just Another New Blog
  7. Heart Prints
  8. Fill In The Cake
  9. Queenie’s Little Kingdom
  10. Dancing Barefoot on Weathered Ground
  11. The Shabby Chic Cottage
  12. Raising Arrows
  13. Homebody Holly
  14. Saving with Shellie
  15. The Simple Life of the Boreings

There is quite a variety of blogs here so expand your horizons and happy reading!

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How To Make Hot Fudge Sauce Mix

September 29, 2009

Do you need a small gift quick well this might do the trick.  How about making a dry mix for Hot Fudge Sauce?  Yum yum.  You can eat it over ice cream, pound cake or just just warm it and dip strawberries in it.  It will drizzle over about anything and make your mouth water.  [...]

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Menu Plan Monday

September 28, 2009

Thanks to a fridge crisis we are starting our menu from scratch this week.  Some weeks we use a few items or scraps from the prior week to stretch our food budget.  For instance we might have ham early in the week and come the weekend we might use the leftovers for scalloped potatoes with [...]

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Fridge Crisis Resolved

September 28, 2009

We had a bit of a fridge crisis start on Thursday last week.  We didn’t really fully understand it was a crisis until Friday however.  The freezer was cold but frosting (with a self defrosting freezer this didn’t make sense) and the fridge was warm.  Thanks to a friend through scouts we found out the air [...]

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Winner of 18×24 Poster Print

September 28, 2009

Danielle is the winner of the poster print congrats!  She has 24 hours to respond thanks for entering. danielledonohue said… http://twitter.com/luvmy2ms/status/4321854171 Share and Enjoy:

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Free Redbox at HyVee

September 28, 2009

Redbox has a free code good at HyVee only. 9H2VEE27 Share and Enjoy:

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Saturday Social

September 26, 2009

This weeks topic is what is your teen’s favorite movie and why? Since Kyle is my only kiddo home this weekend I asked him what his favorite movie was.  His answer “The Mummy”.  His favorite actor is Brenden Fraser and he loves the action in this movie.  Would you like to join in some teen [...]

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Small Change Friday #2

September 25, 2009

Friday is here again and my small change for this week is to clean out the refridgerator.  It doesn’t seem to be working real well and I just want it to shine inside.  So for me a clean fridge is peaceful.  What is your small change for the week? Share and Enjoy:

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