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You Can Call Me Aunt Betsy

It looks like I’ll be an aunt some time in Dec, my sister-in-law just announced the news to the family last night, via email of all things. It used to be that announcements such as this took place at a family dinner or functions, but since everyone is so spread out that is a rare occasion in it’s self. At least it wasn’t announced on Face Book or My Space, my mother would really have had a fit!

Since this is going to be her baby, she is going to be in need of a lot of things. Maternity Clothes being top at the list. Being pregnant can be a challenge and during the cold winter months she needs to be warm and comfortable as well. She plans on continuing working so she will be looking for and wearing professional, designer maternity clothes for many months to come.

For now she is looking online for some nice Maternity capris to keep her going until it gets cold out. There hasn’t been any pregnancies in the family for so long that no one has any hand me downs to turn her onto. It’s a good thing that she is a smart shopper and has a good nose for bargains and online is a great place to find bargains these.

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All Of Our Remote Controls

I just saw a commercial advertising The Clapper, I have not seen a commercial for this item in so long that I thought that they were no longer available. Not only are still available but they have come out with The Clapper Plus, which gives you a remote control!

As much fun as been poked at this popular invention, I have to tell you that I wouldn’t mind owning one, it would be so much easier than flicking the switch in my bedroom and I wouldn’t have to get up or walk in the darkness at times.

We have all become so used to having things done for us and as quickly as possible “thank you very much” Some people actually have a box that has all of the remote control equipment that is needed for all of their electronics that we have become so accustomed to. I am so glad that I only have a few and know how to actually use them.

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Purses and Flip Flops Are In The News

A few months ago I was hearing of all the nasty germs that were found on the bottom of purses. I have been trying to keep up with keeping my purse’s bottom side a bit cleaner and not putting on the kitchen counter or dining room table. Now the big news is about how dirty our flip flops are and how they are finding all types of gross germs on them. Guess I’ll have to start paying better attention to my flip flops now, sigh………………..

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Not Sure I Like This Idea

As much as I hate germs I just don’t think I could put my flip flops in the dishwasher along with a load of dishes, that’s just wrong!

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Flash Freeze

Spent so much time looking at the fresh fish counter that someone from the grocery store’s fish department actually came over and started talking to me. He asked if I was looking for anything special, and I told him I was looking for tilapia.

He pointed out the section of frozen fish that was displayed in a freezer section right next to the fresh fish counter. There a big bag of tilapia in the freezer, on sale for only $4.99 and he told me that the frozen was a better price than the fresh.

When I wrinkled up my nose at the idea of frozen instead of fresh, he explained that the fishermen catch the tilapia out on the water in big nets, and then they clean and flash freeze the fish right on board the boat. So, the frozen are actually fresher than the fresh ones that are taken back to port, cleaned on land and then put on a truck and driven for a couple of days to the stores. Isn’t that ironic? But it does make sense!

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You Can’t Have Too Many Shoes!

I have found that before purchasing certain merchandise and items online, that it is a good idea to go to Best online coupons.com and see what type of promotions are available. There is money to be saved for online shoppers, such as myself, with discount codes, free shipping, clearance outlets and coupons just waiting to be taken advantage of.

Right now there is a good amount of Women’s Clearance Apparel available, with shoes being my main interest this time of year. I really like the new styles of sandals that are all the rage, the Gladiator look is very popular and I have several summer outfits that I think will really look hot with a nice silver pair. PayLess and Finish Line are two of my favorite places to purchase shoes and right now they have several online promotions that have caught my attention.

I think I need to look into getting a shoe rack for my closet. I have so many shoes that I didn’t save the boxes for and now they are spilling out every time I open the door, and we can’t be having that happen over and over again. I’ve seen a commercial for a product that stores your shoes under the bed, that would be cool, but then I’d have to do something with all the stuff that is all ready under there along with a lot of dust bunnies!

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Body Kits for The Ford Mustang

I have always enjoyed working with my hands. I grew up with several brothers and I found myself hanging around them and my dad a lot in the drive way and the garage watching them, learning from them and helping them work on various vehicles through out the years. I really think that I would have made a good mechanic or learned how to do paint and body work but things just didn’t work out that way, but I still enjoy hanging around and helping them when I can.

My one oldest brother is totally into and so very proud of  his 2005 Ford Mustang and is looking at various body kits online that he plans on purchasing with his tax refund money. My first car was a 1967 Ford Mustang so I’ve always had a soft spot for the Mustang and I can’t wait to see which of the bodykits he decides on and I so  plan on being there when he starts the work on it as soon as it is delivered. I’m sure my other brothers will be close by when the time comes and there will be a lot of hustle and bustle going on in the garage when the time comes. It sounds like a great way to spend a few days with family doing something that we all enjoy and will be proud of when all is said and done.

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Box Tops for Education Program

It is so easy to clip the Box Tops for Education coupons that are being put on more and more food items, I even found some on the package of toilet paper that I just recently purchased. Schools are desperate for funding, and this is a really easy way to raise money for our important education systems all over.

I think schools can earn 10 cents per label and that adds up quickly with the more people that participate. If you don’t have kids attending a school you can still clip them and give them to a friend, family member, neighbor, co worker or just drop them off at your local school that is convenient for you, it’s all good, and some teachers give extra credit for each label donated, it’s all good!

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You Have The Power With Box Tops For Education
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Fed Up With Dishwasher

My dishwasher isn’t very old and it is a Maytag, but I am not happy with the way that my dishes are coming out these past few years. It really makes me angry when I have to practically wash the dishes before placing them into the dishwasher just to make sure that they all come out nice and clean.

I have used the cleansing liquids that they sell, and I’ve tried several brands that claim to make your dishwasher work better and make the dishes come out cleaner and even the tablets that have just recently come on the market, they are expensive and haven’t made a difference what so ever in my machine.

So it looks like I’m going to be in the market for a new dishwasher. I’d like to do my comparison shopping by utilized the convenience of the Internet. Using the computer beats the hell out of bouncing from one store to another trying to remember everything and making a decision from all that. I’ll let my fingers do all the walking for this major appliance purchase.

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Important Stem Cell News – Re Posted

I remember reading this article, can’t believe it has been six years since this was announced. I thought enough of this information to post it here on May 1, 2009 and am still excited about it and wanted to re-post it today.

Press Release:
Taking Control: Future Therapies for a Host of Serious Diseases May Be Found in Women’s Menstrual Blood July 07, 2008: 01:28 PM EST

OLDSMAR, Fla., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – With today’s hectic lifestyle, where most women are juggling careers, family, relationships, and a host of activities, the idea of possibly facing a serious illness in the future is not something that readily comes to mind – especially when a woman is in the prime of her life. But what most women don’t know, is that the key to treating a number of possibly life-threatening diseases that she, a parent, a sibling or even her children may face in later years, such as osteoporosis, heart disease, stroke, blood clots, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, may be found within her own body – in vital stem cells, which can now be harvested from her own menstrual blood.

Now, thanks to the revolutionary research and technology of C’elle, a service dedicated to providing women with a safe and easy method of collecting and preserving stem cells found in her menstrual fluid each month, even the busiest woman can take control of her future, right in the privacy of her own home. With C’elle’s non-invasive collection process, menstrual cells are processed and cryo-preserved (stored at a very low temperature) for potential cellular therapies that may be used in the future. These self-renewing cells one day may even be used for sports medicine or cosmeceutical treatments, such as anti-aging therapies.

“C’elle enables and empowers a woman to take control of her future health, and possibly of those genetically closest to her, in a fast, painless and stress free way,” said Michelle Kay, Marketing and Sales Manager for C’elle. “We live in exciting times, as science and technology are discovering how extremely valuable menstrual blood stem cells really are, and the enormous treatment potential they represent for future therapies. C’elle’s ongoing research is supporting these promising findings.”

For more information about C’elle, please call 1-877-892-3553 or visit celle.com.

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A Pat on The Back

At the grocery store today I asked the cashier for the store manager, poor guy was ready to freak out on me. I had to assure him that it wasn’t anything negative and nothing to do with him. I wanted to tell the store manager about a certain employee that I see there from time to time that always gives me the biggest smile and a hug and how much I appreciate all that he does in his work there.

The store manager came out and I told him my little story and he thanked me for taking the time out to tell him a good thing about an employee, seems they don’t get many of those these days!

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Great Customer Service