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Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 |
Only after the last tree has been cut down…the last river has been poisoned… the last fish caught, only then will you find that money cannot be eaten.”
- Cree Indian Prophesy
Over the course of the weekend, I managed to change my brother and sister in-law’s opinions of me from just mildly insane to completely insane when I mentioned having to feed chickens and hogs, then something about purchasing a goat for milking. My brother and his wife are from the city– granted my brother grew up down here, but he’s just a country boy turned city boy. They cannot fathom burning their trash in stainless steel drums, hanging there clothes on the line to dry, cloth diapering or Heaven forbid, raising their own animals for meat, eggs and milk. I mean, who does that kind of crazy stuff? I do not burn my trash in a stainless steel drum, but rather compost and recycle most of what I can and I also do not do cloth diapering (though I wish I did). I just find humor in their way of thinking about life down in these parts, as opposed to life in the big city. It is a shame more people did not live life as simply as we did down here– it might be a happier, healthier environment for all mankind.
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Saturday, January 30th, 2010 |
As I stroll through the streets of my community, I am always dreaming up ideas of ways to help bring our community back to life. Every day shop
s are closing down, people are losing their homes, schools are consolidating and to be quite honest, our community is beginning to look like a ghost town. Growing up in this community, it breaks my heart to see so many struggling. Due to the lack of funding I am not able to fulfill my dreams of rebuilding my community, but for people with dreams like mine, Pepsi is making it possible.
Beginning February 1st, individuals, companies and non profits can submit ideas for making a positive impact in their community for a chance to be awarded a grant by the Pepsi Refresh Project. Up to 1,000 projects will be accepted each month and consumers will vote for the projects they think should be funded. Up to 32 grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $5,000-$250,000 each month!
Ideas can be submitted in one of six categories such as neighborhoods, health, education and arts. Any US Citizen 13 years of age and older is eligible to submit an application. Let the ideas flow and submit them today! Don’t forget to follow Pepsi on Twitter and become a Fan on Facebook to make sure you stay up to date on important updates and announcements!
“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Pepsi Refresh. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”
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Friday, October 23rd, 2009 |
I have spent the last two days working diligently on projects around the house and online. Despite my best efforts, I always feel as though I am running behind and in a group of circles. I am drained emotionally, mentally and physically, but still trudging along.
Between my father’s impending surgery, which was rescheduled from 7:00a.m. this morning until 7:00a.m. Wednesday morning, classes, playing catch up on work I have let slide- I have nothing left in me. There is just so much going on these days that I have not had time to just sit back and enjoy my roles as a wife and mother. I am hoping to have caught up on everything sitting before me by Monday of next week, so that I may relax during one of the most nerving weeks I will have had this year, so that when I do log back on to the computer or step into the classroom, I am coming back to a clean slate. A slate that I will never allow to become clouded again.
As part of my resolution to eliminate clutter, I am logging off now to continue with my “Holiday Gift Guide” on the Pajama Mommy Community. Seriously y’all, this “guide” is filled with awesome items such as ipods, toys and much, much more. I have spent at least 5 hours on it since yesterday because as I said before, I am trying to “catch up.”
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Sunday, August 24th, 2008 |
I love staying busy and keeping myself occupied as much as possible. My Uncle sent me an email last night and asked me when I was going to take the time to relax and sit still for more than 20 minutes. Part of me wonders if I should slow down a little bit, but then I remember how much I still want to do.
For Christmas this year I want to put together a very special scrapbook for my parents, one that highlights their marriage through the years. If you walked into their home this second, it is void of photo albums, photographs, etc.. and I want to change that. I want to give them something that showcase their lives together. Needless to say, that is one offline project that is going to consume a large part of my time.
Jess and I have also considered doing another on-line project together. It will definitely consume a big part of my time as well, but it will be enjoyable instead of stressful. Besides, working with Jess is awesome! We rarely disagree on things and often find ourselves complimenting one anothers ideas. And to be honest- I could not see myself working on this next project with anyone, but Jess!
Of course, the most important project in my life right now is preparing for the new arrival in late October/early November. We are trying to finish up the nursery, but running into minor road blocks. Hopefully pieces will fall together sooner rather than later. I hate being so unorganized!
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Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 |
I have been busting butt these past two days to get things done around the house and I feel as though I’m chasing my tail. I sorted through all of Ethan’s baby clothes and sorted them into four lovely piles- 1) clothes we can use again, 2) clothes to use as part of Ethan’s memory quilt, 3) clothes to go to Jeff’s sister and 4) items to go into the yard sale.
I packed up the items to go to Jeff’s sister and for the quilt in nice plastic boxes for storage and priced all of the items going into the yard sale the first weekend of August. I cannot believe how much I accumulated these past 20 months for Ethan, it is truly astonishing. I should take a picture of our mountains of plastic boxes that we use to store clothes in.. I think you all would be amazed.
Jeff and I are getting closer to moving Ethan into his new bedroom. If everything goes according to the plan, Ethan should be moved into his new bedroom by the beginning of next week if not sooner. And what’s worse is that once Ethan is moved, I have no idea where to begin to get the nursery ready for the newest addition. I have to peel wallpaper, paint, set up furniture, and you know… the usual.
Just thought I would update everyone as to what is taking place these days and why I’m not around much anymore. I am crazed pregnant woman on a mission to organize and prepare. Gotta love the hormones. 
And to answer the most popular request I’ve been getting- yes, I will be setting up a baby registry. I promised Jess when I found out that I would. I will add the links to my sidebar sometime tomorrow when I change out the theme (this one is getting slightly old, don’t you agree?).
P.S. - My hubby just called me on his way home from work to tell me that he’s picked up 12 hours of overtime this Friday. EXCITING!!!
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Monday, June 9th, 2008 |
Saturday’s yard sale was a bust. We had 12 customers between 9am and 4pm. We sold some big items, but still have quite a bit left to sell. In about 5 weeks our town has its annual “festival days.” We plan on opening up another sale at that point in hopes of getting rid of some more items before we haul it all over to Goodwill. And in about 2 weeks I will be finding out the gender on the newest addition, which means I may have more to sell. How exciting is the life of a mom? Always something to do..
Besides all the yard sale mambo jambo, I’ve been busy busting my buns getting things in order for my mothers birthday party. My grandparents will be leaving for Alaska in less than 2 weeks, so it is very important we have the bulk of everything planned. Last night my grandmother and I managed to tackle the guest list and a tentative menu/cake plan. Today I am calling around to DJ’s that offer karaoke services in hopes of finding someone at a reasonable price.
And as I said earlier, as a mom I always have something to do. I need to get Ethan dressed for the day and get to work on my “to-do” list.
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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 |
is a go!
We will be having a one day sale, starting Saturday. Keep your fingers crossed that I can finally get rid of our old stuff, as we’re sick and tired of lugging it around with us all these years.  I love yard sales & cannot wait for ours to kick off!
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