Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Looking Back #1
We're looking back now, play along at An Ordinary Life every week!! This was Boug's 2nd birthday party, after all the chaos had simmered down, people had started to leave, the party clothes were trashed.... She was excited about her new sunglasses and gardening gloves. I cant believe how little she was, how curly her hair once was, how she still had those chubby little arms and legs!!
Now she's getting so big, and is such a little lady! Its hard to believe that she was once a little toddler!!
Enjoyed this week's look back? Remember to play along next week!
Thanks Kristin for starting up the weekly Look Back!
And at Kristin's request, here's Boug today, not literally, but last week, with her dad opening up our Velveeta party pack for the Superbowl! Its the most recent decent one that I have and I'm not waking her up now at 1:20 am to take a picture!! LOL!!
You're Kidding Me, Right?
This is the sidewalk between my garage and my house, we haven't had snow in a few days and now its snowing. Though this isn't the actual snowfall. Its the DRIFTS. This sidewalk was completely clear this morning. Is this snow drift SERIOUS? What a pain in the ass.
Planning Your Valentine's Date Night?
Who's planning a super sweet Valentine's date night with their loved one? I'm so disorganized and I'm constantly running out of good ideas for what to do. I stopped by the Springpad Date Planner and its really making it so much easier for me! You can pick great choices from dining out, dining in, movies, gifts and any other activity that you can think of!
I picked "dining in" and a whole list of fabulous recipe recommendations popped up. The shrimp and artichoke pasta that came up is the perfect recipe for my husband! I picked "give a gift" and so many great gift ideas came up, things that I wouldn't have even thought of for him! I'm currently thinking about getting him a fruit bouquet from Edible Arrangements, they have some seriously nice items! I hate spending money on frivilous things, so a nice edible fruit arrangement is perfect for us!
I love the option of "dining out" even though the hub and I wont be dining out this year. Pop in your zip, select your search radius and all sorts of great restaurants in your area come up, along with phone numbers, addresses and star ratings!!
And it isn't solely for Valentine's day, you can use this for whatever date night you need to organize!! Go on over and check it out, its definitely worth the visit!! You can plan weeks out, menu plans, organize your childrens health notes, budget plans and more!!
Though we wont be going out, I will be cooking up a nice dinner at home of some mushroom and ham fettuccine and some salad... I cook very cheaply, but still make a nice dinner!!
cooked, thin-sliced ham, about 1/2 lb.
1 c. sliced mushrooms
about 1-2 tbsp. minced garlic (to taste)
1 c. parm cheese
1 c. sour cream
1 lb. fettuccine
about 3 tbsp. butter + 1/2 c. butter
Saute ham, mushrooms, garlic in 3 tbsp. butter while boiling the fettuccine.
Melt 1/2 c. butter in pan, stir in fettuccine, parm cheese, sour cream (and pepper if you like pepper, we do!) add ham, mushrooms & garlic mix. Toss to coat! Pair up with some nice crusty bread and a side salad and you're great!!
Enjoy your special date night with your loved one!!
No Mommys Perfect Review & Giveaway!
Deuce's World #3 Valentine's Giveaway...
(the get-some-recognition giveaway)
I'm the furthest thing from perfect. Literally the FURTHEST thing. I smoke, bite my nails, sometimes cook dinner too late at night, let my daughter skip her bath every once in a while. Do you want me to go on? I can, I really really can.
I'm in love with No Mommy's Perfect. This line says everything that I've always wanted to say, things like water bottles that say- "Its progress,
not perfection." Would these BE more fitting for the gym? (Picture my best Chandler Bing voice) I received this HUGE eco-friendly M.O.M. (master of multitasking) tote and I never thought I'd say it, but I'm excited to go grocery shopping. Maybe the curious looks about my stacks and stacks of coupons would make sense because I'm a money saving multi-tasking mama!! And yes, our children love us regardless of how perfect or un-perfect that we are, and this cute onesie says it perfect! "No mommy's perfect, but my mommy's priceless!" There are even shirts available for moms!
No Mommy's Perfect was created as a way to keep motherhood down to earth and send positive messages to other moms. I couldn't agree more. Lets keep it real! Be easy and take life's messes as they come!! And No Mommy's Perfect has a great heart, 10% of proceeds benefit charities like Renewal House.
Dude, thats a spaghetti squash, 5 yams, 2 oranges, an apple and there is still a ridiculous amount of space available!!
Right now you can get 40 % off of products on sale here!
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I love No Mommy's Perfect and I'm sure you will to! No Mommy's Perfect has been gracious enough to offer up the fabulous M.O.M. tote bag and a I love my mommy onesie (your size choice, 3, 6, 12 months) for a lucky reader to win!
How to Enter: Head on over to No Mommy's Perfect and tell me something you'd like to purchase or something that you learned from the site!
Bonus Entries!! Subscribe or Follow and let me know, post about this giveaway on your blog and leave me the link, or tweet this giveaway on twitter!! If you make a purchase, please let me know as well!!
This giveaway will be open until Friday, February 13th at noon eastern. US entrants only- sorry! Winner will be drawn with random.org and will have 5 days to reply to my email, if no reply, a new winner will be drawn!!
Good luck to all and thank you Susan from No Mommy's Perfect for sponsoring this giveaway!
Dont forget to enter my other Valentine's Day giveaways!!
Monday, February 2, 2009
He's Just Not That Into You Soundtrack Review & Giveaway!!
Valentines Day Giveaway #2...... (my hopeless romantic giveaway)
Any movies coming up that you'd love to see?? I really would love to see "He's Just Not That Into You" but we all know that I'm not getting out for a date night with hubby anytime soon. Next best thing around here... the movie soundtrack!! We're such movie lovers and with artists like this on a soundtrack to a movie, I'm in heaven!!
The movie is based on a group of interconnected thirty-somethings dealing with their various relationships. All the different scenarios are there, a fabulous cast, and the perfect movie based on the book by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo.
The cd soundtrack is being released February 3rd, but lucky me!! I got a sneak peek!! Any cd that can combine The Cure, James Morrison and The Ting-Tings is definitely alright by me!! "Friday I'm in Love" is classic and Lily Allen's "Smile" is just so catchy. Even my 4 year old was dancing along to Maroon 5's "If I Never See Your Face Again." Keane's "Somewhere Only We Know" makes me instantly melt and I cannot wait to see the movie to see exactly where these songs are worked in and with who's storyline and characters. Will Jennifer Connolly's character Janine have Wilco worked into her storyline? Will Justin Long's character Alex have a scene with "I'm Amazed" by My Morning Jacket playing in it?
With Valentine's day coming, will you be taking someone to see this movie, girls night or a date night? Will you be convincing your other half that you NEED this cd as a Valentine's day gift?
Head on over to the sountrack website, find out all about the movie, the soundtrack, take the "in to you" quiz, send some e-hearts and come on back here. Cause I've got a giveaway going on!!
I've got a "He's Just Not That Into You" cd soundtrack and a super cool hoodie to giveaway to one lucky winner!!
How to enter-- Head over to the soundtrack website, and then leave a comment letting me know what song or artist on the soundtrack you're most excited about or let me know which of the actors/actresses you're most excited to see in this movie!
Extra entries-- Subscribe or follow Deuce's World, post a comment letting me know! Post about this giveaway on your blog and leave me the link! Take the quiz and see if he or she is into you, post a comment with your results!
This giveaway will end on Friday, February 20th at noon eastern. Winner will be drawn with random.org and emailed. Make sure I can contact you or else I'll have to draw another winner!! Winner will have 5 days to reply to my email or else another winner will be drawn! Open to U.S. residents only! (sorry!!)
Good luck to all!
Big ol' thanks to One2One Network for making this review and giveaway possible!!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Bloggy Carnival Winners!!
Thank you so much to everyone who visited my little corner of the web during bloggy carnival. I really hope that you'll come back soon! And I have a bunch of new reviews and giveaways lined up for the month of February!!
Without further ado.....
The first bloggy carnival giveaway winners are-
Comment #108 was Jodi who got herself a coupon for free popcorn!
Comment #197 was Ginny who got herself a coupon for a free Kozy Shack product!
Comment #189 was drawn as the Amazon.com winner, who is Sarah! She wants to get herself a book or a puzzle! Something she doesn't usually treat herself to!!
The second bloggy carnival winner is-
Comment #47 was drawn for the Shutterfly codes and it was Brooke who is the self proclaimed "yearbook geek!"
Winners, you've been emailed and thank you to everyone who participated!! Check back soon for more fun stuff!!
Visit my handmade Valentine's Day baby bib giveaway!!
1GreatPlaceToShop Valentine's Bib Giveaway!!
**Comments are closed and a winner has been contacted!!**
Deuce's World's 1st Valentine's Giveaway......
(my 9 months after the romantic night giveaway)
Remember when I blogged about how great 1GreatPlaceToShop was? You can check out that post here....
Michelle at 1GreatPlaceToShop on ebay asked if I'd like to do a Valentine's Day giveaway here at Deuce's World!! Here's a bit more about Michelle at 1GreatPlaceToShop and about her store...
Michelle has OVER 500 fabric choices, so that means if you're looking for something specific or have no clue what you're looking for, chances are she's definitely got something that tickles your fancy!!
Michelle started her ebay shop in 2004 to help pay for her 3 kids activities, who can't relate to that?
1GreatPlaceToShop has over 3600 feedback and 100% positive rating! That's a whole lot of satisfied customers!!
Wanna win this super cute Valentine's Day bib for your little lovey??
Entra entries?? Subscribe or follow Deuce's World and leave a comment letting me know. If you post about this giveaway on your blog, leave another comment letting me know!
Super Bonus Entry!! At only $4.77 per bib, let me know if you purchased one, two, three or more... leave a comment for each one that you purchased, telling me which print it was! So lets say you buy the Dogs, Bears and Rabbits bib, leave me a comment saying "I purchased the Dog, Bears and Rabbits bib!" Leave a comment for each one!! Remember- if you buy 5 you get the 6th free and if you buy 12 you get 3 free, and shipping is only $2.25 per bib up to $6.50! You won't ever pay more than $6.50!! It pays to shop in multiples!! Let Michelle know that you're coming straight from Deuce's World!!
Good luck to all!! This giveaway will end on Saturday, February 7th at noon eastern. Winner will be drawn with random.org and will have 48 hours to respond the winning notification to assure delivery in time for Valentine's day!! If winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn! Open to residents of the US. Big huge thanks to Michelle at 1GreatPlaceToShop for sponsoring this giveaway from her shop!
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