Friday, April 30, 2010

Why do these things always happen on Fridays?!

Just a few minutes ago DH told me he got an email from a professor at the University of Houston about a job he'd applied to and they want to either have a phone interview or schedule an interview (I wasn't sure which).  I know it's still a long shot, and I'm not getting my hopes up, but it would be a miracle if something comes through with this.  But now we've got to wait the whole weekend...Maddening!  It's promising at least because DH only applied for that position less than 2 weeks ago (it has to do with manufacture of nanoparticles, I think DH described it as not terribly stimulating mentally but the pay is decent).  Plus, he did seem a pretty good match based on the job description.  DH also has some contacts at U of H (not people who would be in a position to hire but who have worked with him in the past), in the chemistry & physics department as well as a couple in the biology department.  We're still going ahead with our packing plans, but if something comes of this, it will be nothing short of a miracle.

It's frustrating though how these things will happen on a Friday, and you have to wait the whole weekend before you have a feel for the situation.

Pray REALLY, REALLY hard for something to come of this PLEASE!

Apr. 30 Giveaways

A GIVEAWAY ADDICTED MOMMY
Swiffer SweeperVac $40 Wal-mart Gift Card Giveaway
Win a $40 Gift Card to Wal-mart to Purchase your own Swiffer Sweeper Vac! Giveaway at A Giveaway Addicted Mommy Ends 5/6  

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Dr. Alkaitis ~ Organic Body Wash Giveaway
Win an Organic Body Wash from Dr. Alkaitis {ARV $34} ~ 3 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/18 

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Eleven Collection ~ Kid's Shoes Giveaway
Win a pair of Children's Shoes of Your Choice of Size/Style (subject to availability) Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/11


Energizer Smart Charger & Batteries Giveaway
Win an Energizer Smart Charger with 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries included {ARV $20} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/11


HydroPeptide Power Lift Anti-Wrinkle Ultra Rich Concentrate Giveaway
Win a HydroPeptide Power Lift Anti-Wrinkle Utra Rich Concentrate from HydroPeptide {ARV $80} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 5/11   

Beach Buddy Tote Giveaway
Win a Beach Buddy Tote from RoxiesShop {ARV $49.95} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/16


Happy by Ian K. Smith, MD Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Happy: Simple Steps to Get the Most Out of Life by Ian K. Smith, MD {ARV $23.99} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/16 

Hope Hippo ~ Our World in Little Hands DVD Giveaway
Win a copy of the Our World in Little Hands DVD from Hope Hippo {ARV $14.95} ~ 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/16


Yoga Tune Up DVDs & Ball Therapy Program Giveaway
3 will win prizes from Yoga Tune Up:one winner will get the Quick Fix RX dvd (ARV $29.95), One winner will get the Post Athletic Stretch Routines dvd (ARV $21.95) and one will get the Therapy Ball Program (ARV $19.95 ) ~ 3 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/17   

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Apr. 29 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Buzzy  ~ Taking the Sting out of Shots Deluxe Kit Giveaway
Win a Buzzy Deluxe Kit from Buzzy {ARV $54.95} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/17


Marshalls $50 Gift Card Giveaway
Win a $50 Gift Card to Marshalls Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/17 

Mr. Clean Spring Cleaning Prize Package Giveaway
Win a Spring Cleaning Prize Package from Mr. Clean that includes: Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser® Bath Scrubbers, a Bottle of Mr. Clean® with Febreze® Freshness Antibacterial Cleaner, & a Bottle of Mr. Clean® Disinfecting Bath Cleaner with Febreze® Freshness (scent will vary depending on availability at time of Giveaway) {ARV ~ $15} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/17

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Women Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Women ~ 3 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/7


Mother's Day Romance Book Giveaway
Win a set of 6 Romance Books: Montana Destiny by R.C Ryan, Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn, Still the One by Robin Wells, Desire Me (The Legend Hunters) bt Robyn DeHart, Knight of Passion (All the King's Men) by Margaret Mallory & To Surrender To A Rogue (Circle of Sin Trilogy) by Cara Elliott ~ 3 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/7   

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Organic B.R.A.T. Feel Better Drink Giveaway
Win 4 Shelf Stable Cartons of B.R.A.T. Feel Better Drink - 1 of each of the 4 flavors {ARV $30} ~ 2 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 5/15


The Rehearsal by Eleanor Catton Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book The Rehearsal by Eleanor Catton {ARV $23.99} ~ 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/16   

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Not My Daughter Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky Book Review


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Susan Tate has worked hard to overcome her past.  Pregnant at 17 and banished by her parents, Susan worked her way through school and up the ranks from teacher to high school principal in Zaganack, Maine.  She has done her best as a single mom to raise her daughter Lily to be a bright, compassionate individual and considers herself Lily's friend and confidante.  Lately, though, a space has grown between Susan & Lily.  When she receives the shocking news that her daughter is nearly three months pregnant, Susan is blown away.  It turns out it is not just Lily pregnant.  Her best friends, Mary Kate & Jess are pregnant as well.  The girls made a pact to get pregnant together.

Susan's entire world is in a shambles.  How can history be repeating itself?  Wasn't she a good mom?  Didn't she raise Lily to think things through and consider the consequences?  As high school principal, news of the pregnancy pact does not sit well with the Zaganack school board.  Susan finds her job in jeopardy while trying to come to terms with Lily's pregnancy.  The pregnancies could even affect PC Wool, the yarn dyeing company Susan owns with her best friends, two of them the mothers of Mary Kate & Jess.

This is the first time I've read Barbara Delinsky, and I have to say I'll be reading more!  This is a complex story with lots of interwoven parts and connected lives.  I find the story all the richer for the characters of Pam & Abby Perry, both of whom feel on the fringes of their groups.  Pam is married to a Perry, and  Zaganack was built around Perry & Cass, which stands for responsibility and respectability.  Pam's daughter is not pregnant, but as a community figure and member of the school board, Pam must decide whether to stick up for Susan or remain silent.  Abby had a key role in involving the other girls in the pact but miscarried and isn't pregnant and outed the pregnancy pact to the school.  Susan also gropes with her complicated non-relationship with her own mother and her growing dependency on Rick, Lily's father.  Meanwhile, Lily realizes the reaction of the town to the pregnancy pact is much worse than she had anticipated, and her baby's sonogram reveals troubling news.

This story is told from multiple points of view, with Susan and perhaps Lily being the main protagonists, but we also get glimpses from other supporting characters.  This is a complex tale of friendship and loyalty, which bonds are the strongest, and what does it take to be a good mom?

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Apr. 28 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Good Earth Tea $20 Gift Package Giveaway
Win a $20 Gift Package from Good Earth Tea Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/15

Minimus ~ Soothing Lavendar & Vanilla Eco-Traveler Gift Set Giveaway
Win an Eco-Traveler Gift Set - Soothing Lavendar & Vanilla from Minimus {ARV $42.33} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/15 

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn ~ 5 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/7

Webkinz Jr. Giveaway
Win a Webkinz Jr. (Bunny, Frog, or Giraffe) Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/7  

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith Audio Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the audio book Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith {ARV $26.98} ~ 3 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/12


Innocent by Scott Turow Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Innocent by Scott Turow {ARV $27.99} ~ 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 5/12

Miracle on the 17th Green by James Patterson Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Miracle on the 17th Green by James Patterson {ARV $19.99} ~ 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/13   

31 Bond Street by Ellen Horan Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book 31 Bond Street by Ellen Horan {ARV $25.99} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/14

Joy of Spa ~ $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway
Win a $50 Gift Certificate to Joy of Spa Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/14 


Wi-Ex zBoost Cell Phone Signal Extender Giveaway
Win a zBoost Dual Band Cell Phone Signal Extender from Wi-Ex {ARV $399.99} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/14


Gift Card Mall ~ $25 Gift Card of Choice Giveaway
Win a $25 Gift Card of Your Choice from Gift Card Mall ~ 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/15

Husband and Wife by Leah Stewart Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Husband and Wife by Leah Stewart {ARV $24.99}Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/15   

Reading Glasses Shopper ~ $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway
Win a $25 Gift Certificate to Reading Glasses Shopper Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 5/15  
 

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Apr. 27 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Sunglass Warehouse Giveaway
Win a pair of Sunglasses of Your Choice from Sunglass Warehouse {ARV ~ $20} ~ 2 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies  Ends 5/14 

Teach My Baby All in One Learning System Giveaway
Win a Teach My Baby all in one Learning System from Teach My {ARV $49.99} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies  Ends 5/14 

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
Organically Hatched Gift Certificate Giveaway
Win a $20 Gift Certificate to Organically Hatched  ~ Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/7 

Slip of the Knife by Denise Mina Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Slip of the Knife by Denise Mina ~ 3 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/7 

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Foodie's Emporium at Dancing Spoon ~ Soiree Wine Decanter Giveaway
Win a Soiree Wine Decanter from Foodie's Emporium {ARV $24.99} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/10   

Jizo & Chibi Silver Necklaces Giveaway
Win 1 of 2 Silver Necklaces from Jizo & Chibi - 1 will win the Standing Jizo Necklace (ARV $145) and 1 will win the Tiny Chibi (ARV $50) ~ 2 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/11 

Monday, April 26, 2010

Apr. 26 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Happy: Simple Steps to Get the Most Out of Life by Ian K. Smith, M.D.
Win a copy of the book Happy: Simple Steps to Get the Most Out of  Life by Ian K. Smith, M.D. {ARV $23.99} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/13


Tandoor Chef Indian Cuisine Giveaway
Win 6 FREE Product Coupons from Tandoor Chef {ARV $23.94} ~ 5 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies  Ends 5/13 

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
Eleven Collection Shoe Giveaway
Win a pair of Shoes of your choice of Size & Style from Eleven Collection Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends May 7 

The 3-Day Cleanse by Zoe Sakoutis & Erica Huss Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book The 3-Day Cleanse by Zoe Sakoutis & Erica Huss ~ 3 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/7 

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Fever Dream by Preston & Child Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Fever Dream by Preston & Child {ARV $26.99} ~ 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/14   

Sunday, April 25, 2010

the inlaws arrived today...

My ILs arrived today. MIL is going to help watch Tessa while we start the packing. It's an overwhelming process, just so much to do and of course, I'm depressed about leaving the house too. Moodwise, I'm still beating up on myself and down though having MIL here helps with watching Tessa already. Tessa is very high needs and while I had a bit of a routine where she'd play independently some while DH was working, since he's been laid off, he plays with her (or expects me to) all day and she no longer plays by herself (and she did precious little of that even when I watched her all day) plus she never naps now even though she desperately needs a nap. So it does help to have an extra pair of hands.

I had a pretty bad panic attack in the car earlier today, on the way home from lunch (I wasn't driving, thank God). I hate anxiety & depression icon_sad.gif

Tomorrow we start the packing.

Apr. 25 Giveaways

AUDREY'S GIVEAWAYS
Kranich's Jewelers Mother Day Ring Giveaway
Win a Mother's Day Ring up to $300 from Kranich's Jewelers ~ Giveaway at Audrey's Giveaways Ends 4/27, 10 PM CT 

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Hershey's S'mores Prize Package
Win a Hershey's S'mores Prize Package that includes: Rascal Flatts Unstoppable CD, branded skewer set, Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows, Nabisco Honey Maid Graham Crackers and of course Hershey®’s Milk Chocolate bars! {ARV ~ $40} ~ 2 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/13   

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
Earth Mama Angel Baby Giveaway
Win a Bottle of Happy Mama Spray from Earth Mama Angel Baby ~ 2 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie  Ends 4/29


Sweetsation Therapy Giveaway
Win Aquatica Night Cream from Sweetsation Therapy Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/2

Tidy Tightwads Soap Giveaway
Win a Bar of Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Soap from Tidy Tightwads Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/2  

MyPleasure {Adult Giveaway}
Win a $25 Gift Certificate to MyPleasure Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/4  

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Pocket Disc Giveaway
Win a Classic Pocket Disc from Pocket Disc {ARV $9.99} ~ 3 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/9


Shankara Skincare Set Giveaway
Win 4 Products from Shankara: Hydrating Cleansing Gele, Microcrystal Exfoliation Treatment, Regenesis Energen ATP Cell Serum and Ayurveda-Energen Facial Oil II {ARV $166} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/9   

Animal Factory by David Kirby Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Animal Factory by David Kirby {ARV $26.99} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/10

Black Hills by Dan Simmons Audio Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the audio book Black Hills by Dan Simmons {ARV $39.98} ~ 3 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 5/10

Yoga Sandals Giveaway
Win Your Choice of Sandals from Yoga Sandals {ARV ~ $30} ~ 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/10 

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Apr. 24 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
EO All Purpose Soaps Giveaway
Win a 16 oz. Bottle of EO All Pupose Soap in your choice of Scent - Meyer Lemon, Lavender or Peppermint {ARV $10.99} ~ 5 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/11

Juliet & Company ~ Pearl Layering Necklace Giveaway
Win a Pearl Layering Necklace Hematite from Juliet & Company {ARV $40} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/11 

NGlassworks Dichroic Glass Earrings Giveaway
Win a pair of Dichroic Glass Earrings from NGlassworks {ARV ~ $20} ~ 3 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/11 

Tea Collection ~ Children's Clothing $100 Gift Card Giveaway
Win a $100 Gift Certificate to use on the Tea Collection website Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies  Ends 5/12 

SIMPLY STACIE BLOG
Cleanlogic Giveaway
Win a Stretch Bath & Shower Cloth from Cleanlogic Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/1 

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
The Mommy Files by Jen Klein Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book The Mommy Files by Jen Klein {ARV $12.95} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/6   

The Event Makeup Artist DVD Giveaway
Win The Event Makeup Artist DVD Course - includes 2 Disc DVD & Ebook {ARV $150} ~ 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 5/7

Fur Shui by Paula Brown Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Fur Shui by Paula Book {ARV $12.95} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/7

Mountain Mama's Kitchen Co. ~ Candles in a Can Giveaway
Win a Candle In A Can to 5 Winners from Mountain Mama's Kitchen Co. – there will be one winner for each of the following candles: Aloha, Coco Loco, Juicy, Hey Cupcake and Peace {ARV $12} ~ 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 5/7

Organic Fiber Apparel ~ Women's Bamboo T-Shirt Giveaway
Win an Alo Ladies’ Short Sleeve Bamboo Fiber T-Shirt (sizes XS to XXL) from Organic Fiber Apparel {ARV $21.99- 23.49} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/7 

Eight O'Clock Coffee Gift Basket Giveaway
Win a Gift Basket from Eight O'Clock Coffee valued at $25 Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/8

Honestech VHS to DVD 4.0 Deluxe for Windows
Win VHS to DVD 4.0 Deluxe for Windows from Honestech {ARV $79.99} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/8 

Where Is Love? by Laura Nadler Scott Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Where Is Love? by Laura Nadler Scott {ARV $14.99} ~ 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/8 

Bank on Yourself by Pamela Yellen Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Bank on Yourself by Pamela Yellen {ARV $15.95} ~ 2 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/9

Tie Dye Mania ~ Twilight Swirl T-Shirt Giveawy
Win a Twilight Swirl T-Shirt from Tie Dye Mania {ARV $19.99-21.99} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/9  
 

Friday, April 23, 2010

Apr. 23 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Superior Planks ~ Grilling & Cooking Planks Giveaway
3 will win a prize from Superior Planks:
Winner #1 - 3 Pack of Sweet Sugar Maple Planks {$13.49}
Winner #2 - 3 Pack of Smokey Red Oak Planks {$13.49}
Winner #3 - 3 pack of Classic Northern Cedar {13.49}
Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies  Ends 5/10

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
Episencial Foaming Wash & Bubble Bath Giveaway
Win The Playful Foaming Wash & Sweet Dreams Bubble Bath from Episencial Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/28 

The Joy of Soap Gift Certificate Giveaway
Win a $40 E-Gift Certificate to The Joy of Soap Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/28 

Golden Path Alchemy Herbal Mask Giveaway
Win a Silk Herbal Mask from Golden Path Alchemy Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/29 


Glengarry Gardens Organic Face Cream Giveaway
Win Organic Face Cream from Glengarry Gardens Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/30



Sweet Leaf Bath Company Giveaway
Win 3 Bars of Soap in Your Choice of Scent from Sweet Leaf Bath Company Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/30



Sweetsation Therapy Giveaway 
Win an Ellasti Body Organic Hydrating Caviar Butter from Sweetsation Therapy Giveaway at Simply Stacie  Ends 5/1


Dezign with a Z Gift Certificate Giveaway
Win a $30 Gift Certificate to Dezign with a Z Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/6



Green Like God by Jonathan Merritt Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Green Like God by Jonathan Merritt ~ 3 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie  Ends 5/6


BruiseMD Remedy Gift Pack Giveaway
Win a BruiseMD Remedy Gift Pack from IntraVera Worldwide that includes:  BruiseMD Enzymatic Tablets, Cooling Gel, Soothing Cream and Analgesic Balm & a Free Manicure/Pedicure (American Express Gift Card) {ARV $75} Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/8

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Hurting...

I had another bad day today, found out hubby reserved the rental truck and we're leaving 2 weeks sooner than I thought. He did not consult me on the date, and last time we'd talked, we'd said we'd shoot for being out of the house by the end of May. Now I find the date is May 7. I'd thought there was a bit longer.

Thoughts I have are frightening me. I want to hurt myself (not serious hurt, but having thoughts of cutting again), am feeling hubby & daughter would be better off without me. It's because of them I'm not hurting myself or trying to kill myself, but I often feel I would be better off dead. Then I feel like I don't deserve either DH or my daughter. I'm a bad wife and mother, a bad person. I email my family (mom & sisters & tell them I'm having a hard time), no one comes to visit me, they don't visit me ever even though my mom lives about a 1.5 hr. drive away & one sis is around 30 min. away. They don't call either. No one, not even my mom (she is in her early 50s and in relative good health) and this makes me feel like I don't matter to any of them. I have no friends. My other sister has 2 young boys & I know they keep her very busy, but the youngest has no kids. Granted, I haven't called and reached out, but every time I do call my mom and try to open it, she tells my aunt and then I get long preachy emails from my aunt (her sister) that mean well but don't help a bit and make me feel like an even worse person. I am guilty of not reaching out to my sisters, but my daughter is 2.5 and she takes it out of me (she is very high needs, demands attention 24/7). Often, I'll mean to call and forget about it (my memory sucks lately). But couldn't they call me, even visit me when I'm hurting?

Everyone knows things were bad for me in college & grad school, I was in a psych hospital twice and had anorexia. Their silence hurts me even more. It's like I don't even matter to my own family.

Apr. 22 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Naturally Nora Cake Mix & Frosting Giveaway
Win 1 Cake Mix & 1 Frosting Mix of Your Choice from Naturally Nora {ARV $9.60} ~ 3 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies  Ends 5/8 

NeoStrata Exuviance Heel Repair Giveaway
Win a Jar of Exuviance Heel Repair from NeoStrata {ARV $38} ~ 5 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/8 

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Apr. 21 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Fantasy Jewelry Box ~ $35 Gift Card Giveaway
Win a $35 Gift Card to Fantasy Jewelry Box Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies  Ends 5/8  

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
$20 Kroger Gift Card Giveaway
Win a $20 Gift Card to Kroger in honor of National Kids & Pet Day! Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/5 

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Apr. 20 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Aunt Nellie's Vegetables Prize Package Giveaway
Win a HUGE Prize Package from Aunt Nellie's Vegetables that includes 5 Jars of Aunt Nellie's Vegetables:  Aunt Nellie's Whole Pickled Beets, Aunt Nellie's Sliced Pickled Beets, Aunt Nellie's Corn Relish, Aunt Nellie's Onions, & Aunt Nellie's Red Cabbage {ARV $6} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies  Ends 5/7


Dole Canned Fruit Giveaway
Win Five FREE Product Coupons for Dole Canned Fruit Products {ARV $16.45} ~ 2 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies  Ends 5/7


CoffeeForLess.com ~ Gloria Jean's Coffee Mudslide K-Cup Giveaway
Win a 24-Count Box of Gloria Jean's Coffee Mudslide K-Cup from CoffeeForLess.com {ARV $11.19} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/7 

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
Red Rock Studio Giveaway
Win a Full-Sized Bottle of Natural Foaming Body Wash from Red Rock Studio Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/27   

Monday, April 19, 2010

A bad, bad day :(

I am having a really hard time this week. At least one panic attack each day, sometimes more, some days the anxiety is so bad, I don't trust myself to drive icon_sad.gif Bob & Linda (ILs) will be setting out here this week, and then we'll begin the packing process. I'm very depressed (not going to harm myself or anything, but not happy at all and if I should die tomorrow, I'm not sure I'd really care, which scares me because this is the attitude I had when I swallowed a handful of meds (more than prescribed) in college and woke up over 24 hrs. later in a pile of my own vomit, lucky I hadn't killed myself - I was not trying to kill myself then, but just to go to sleep a bit - bad insomnia, over 36 hours and to stop having to think a bit), and now I find myself unable to really care if I live or die and unable to enjoy Tessa a lot of the time. I'm also just really tired (not sure if it's from stress, allergies (I've got some) or chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia. Not really 100% sure it is even fibromyalgia in the classic sense I've got, it's a lot of myofascial muscle pain which I think tons of doctors diagnose as fibro. for want of any other diagnosis. That's the diagnosis the rheumatologist gave me but there is no test for fibro., just an exclusion of other diseases like arthritis, lupus, etc. Some of it I still think might have come from the time I went off those medications I took while in college & grad. school (it brought on panic attacks, depersonalization (you can look it up on wikipedia for a definition), etc. Those never really have gone away since then though there have been good periods without them and bad periods with a lot of it.

No job offers for Kelley at all, not a single phone call. We are giving up hope icon_sad.gif I have no idea what he's going to do now. It seems like you have better odds of winning the lottery than getting a decent job in this economy icon_sad.gif At least, that's what it feels like to us icon_sad.gif

I'm just really in the dumps and don't know how I'll survive the packing or anything. I feel I've been a rotten mom to Tessa lately because I'm so tired and panicky icon_sad.gif I just feel worthless and like if I was a better person, I'd have a career (now I have no job contacts in the career field and hated research anyway and realized I enjoyed teaching more but that would require certification, and when times are bad, I'm so panicky & anxious, I just am afraid to drive. I feel like I don't deserve either my husband or daughter and I'm a worthless person. I hate myself. I don't have any close friends except one in Maryland. In college, I was overprescribed on meds (6, 7, sometimes 8 psych. meds at once and going off them, I've felt just changed since)--even harder to get close to people (it was hard for me even before but worse now), often feel like I'm just going through the motions of life, just really down. I can't afford therapy with DH's job situation, and last time I went on the county mental health system, that was how I became a walking pharmacy. I do see my pschiatrist tomorrow. I just feel like I'm an awful person & terrible mom.

Sorry if this post doesn't make sense. Been having some attention probs. lately too. 


I spent most of today in tears & panic attacks :(  Not one of my better times.

Apr. 19 Giveaways

FROSTED FINGERS GIVEAWAYS
Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Giveaway
To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Little Tikes is giving away a Little Tikes Cozy Coupe {ARV $49.99} Giveaway at Frosted Fingers Ends 4/30  

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Wolf Designs - Large Vintage Hat Box-Style Jewelry Case
Win a Large Vintage Hat Box-Style Jewel Case in Pink from Wolf Designs {ARV $60} ~ 2 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/6

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
EcoMom Giveaway
Win Yes to Baby Carrots Bubble Bath from EcoMom Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/26


Happy Goat Soap Giveaway
One First place winner will receive 3 Soaps of Your Choice and a Second Place winner will receive 2 Soaps of Your Choice from Happy Goat Soap Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/26


Strawberry Kids Giveaway
Win the Angel Baby Shampoo & Body Wash and a Jar of Angel Baby Bath Blossoms from Strawberry Kids  Giveaway at Simply StacieEnds 4/26  

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Apr. 18 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Rainbow Light All Natural Vitamins Prize Package Giveaway
Winner #1 - Just Once® Women’s One™ Multivitamins Prize Package, which will include a full size bottle of vitamins & full-sized reusable Grocery Tote {Approx. Value $32}

Winner #2 - Certified Organics™ Men's Multivitamin Prize Package will include a full size bottle of vitamins and a full sized reusable Grocery Tote {Approx. Value $35}
Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/4

Lady Cremo Shave Cream Giveaway
Win a Tube of Lady Cremo Shave Cream {ARV $7.99} ~ 4 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/5

SECOND TIME AROUND GIVEAWAYS
Busy Bee Baby Basics Floor Cushion Giveaway
Win a Personalized Floor Cushion in Your Choice of  Fabric from Busy Bee Baby Basics  ~  Giveaway at Second Time Around Ends 4/20


Creativity for Kids ~ Enchanted Garden Stones Kit Giveaway
Win an Enchanted Garden Stones Kit from Creativity for KidsGiveaway at Second Time Around Ends 4/21


Carolina Pad Sasquatch Prize Pack Giveaway
Win a Sasquatch Prize Pack from Carolina Pad that will include a binder, 1-subject notebook and personal book Giveaway at Second Time Around Ends 4/27

Smelly Washer Giveaway
Win a Bottle of Smelly Washer Giveaway at Second Time Around Ends 4/28 


SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
Citizen Dick by Richard Arneson Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book "Citizen Dick by Richard Arneson" Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/2


Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book "Presumed Innocent" by Scott Turow - 3 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/2 

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Skeletal Fitness Workout DVD Giveaway
Win a copy of the workout DVD Skeletal Fitness from Moving Free {ARV $20} - 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/5   

Coromega Tropical Orange Omega 3 + D Squeeze Giveaway
Win a a 30 count box of Tropical Orange Omega3 + D Squeeze {ARV $22.99} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 5/6 

Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow {ARV $14.99} - 3 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/6  

Neoteric Expressions Engraved Charm Link Bracelet Giveaway
Win an Engraved Square Charm Bracelet from Neoteric Expressions {ARV $29.90} - 2 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 5/6

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Apr. 17 Giveaway

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Drymate - Multi-Use Daisy Gardener's Mat Giveaway
Win a Drymate Daisy Gardener's Mat from Drymate {ARV $16.99} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/3 

Lisa Leonard Designs ~ Sterling Silver Family Crest Necklace Giveaway
Win a Sterling Silver Family Crest Necklace from Lisa Leonard Designs {ARV $68} - 2 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/4 

SECOND TIME AROUND GIVEAWAYS
Sunglass Warehouse - $20 Gift Certificate Giveaway
Win a $20 Gift Certificate to Sunglass Warehouse  ~ Giveaway at Second Time Around  Ends 5/1


I Has a Hotdog Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book "I Has a Hotdog" - 3 Winners Giveaway at Second Time Around  Ends 5/3 

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
MENYKA Giveaway
Win an Item of Your Choice from the MENKYA Collection for pregnant and breastfeeding moms Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/30   

Dr. Perricone Cold Plasma Skin Care Giveaway
Win The Advanced Face Firming Activator from Dr. Perricone Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 5/1  

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
The Exodus Quest by Will Adams Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book "The Exodus Quest" by Will Adams {ARV $24.99} - 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/4   

Pravana Naturceuticals - The Beach Wave Control Mist Giveaway
Win The Beach Wave Control Mist from Pravana {ARV $17} - 3 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/5 

Friday, April 16, 2010

Apr. 16 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Eight O'Clock Coffee ~ $25 Prize Package Giveaway
Win a $25 Prize Package from Eight O'Clock Coffee Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/3

SECOND TIME AROUND GIVEAWAYS
Breyers YoCrunch 100 Calorie Packs Giveaway
Win a coupon for a FREE 4-Pack of Breyers YoCrunch 100 Calorie Packs ~ 10 Winners! Giveaway at Second Time Around Ends 4/29 

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
Dark Deceptions by Dee Davis Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book "Dark Deceptions" by Dee Davis - 5 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/30 

Penny and Rio by Jennifer Swanson Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book "Penny and Rio: The Mysterious Backyard Meeting" by Jennifer Swanson Giveaway at Simply Stacie  Ends 4/30 


SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Everyday Single Mom by Brian K. Shell Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book "Everyday Single Mom" by Brian K. Shell - 3 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 5/3   

Celia's Puppies by Claudia Hall Christian Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book "Celia's Puppies" by Claudia Hall Christian {ARV $13.95} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/4

Tropical Traditions - Organic Shredded Coconut Giveaway
Win a Gallon Bucket of Organic Shredded Coconut (3.5 lb.) from Tropical Traditions {ARV $22.50}Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 5/4 

Project Earth Stainless Steel H20 Bottle Giveaway
Win a Green Stainless Steel Water Bottle from Project Earth H2O {ARV $15.99} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/4

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Apr. 15 Giveaways

GUMMYLUMP BLOG GIVEAWAY
Voila Wooden Workbench Giveaway
Win Voila Wooden Workbench from GummyLump Toys Giveaway at GummyLump Blog Ends 5/4 

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Angelic Soaps & Gifts - Cherry Almond Herbal Bath Soaps Giveaway
Win 2 Bars of Cherry Almond Herbal Bath Soap from Angelic Soaps & Gifts {ARV $9.50} - 2 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/1 

the Pallina - Vegan Gardening Gloves Giveaway
Win the Pallina Vegan Gardening Gloves (Choice of Women's or Men's) from the Pallina {ARV $30} - 3 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies  Ends 5/2

Raising the Candy Bar - 4 Piece Box of Truffles Giveaway
Win a Four Piece Box of Truffles from Raising the Candy Bar {ARV $5}-3 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies  Ends 5/2 

MELISSA & DOUG BLOG GIVEAWAY
Sunny Patch Gift Pack Giveaway
Win a $50 Sunny Patch Gift Pack from Melissa & Doug Giveaway at Melissa & Doug Blog Ends 5/2    

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
An Axe to Grind by F.M. Meredith Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book "An Axe to Grind" by F.M. Meredith Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/29


How Melissa Burden Learned to Fly by Connie May Fowler Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book "How Melissa Burden Learned to Fly" by Connie May Fowler - 2 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/29 

Marley Jane Jewelry Giveaway
One winner will receive their choice of any ring and one winner will receive any choice of necklace from Marley Jane Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/29


SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Facebook Fairytales by Emily Liebert Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book "Facebook Fairytales" by Emily Liebert {ARV $12.95} - 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/2   

AmeriBag Microfiber Healthy Back Bag Giveaway
Win a Microfiber Healthy Back Bag from AmeriBag {ARV $69} - 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/3

Charleston Naturally - Bamboo Bowl Set Giveaway
Win a set of Core Bamboo Bowls from Charleston Naturally - 1 large bucket bowl and 6 small bucket bowls – choice of color {ARV $190} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/3

Panano Children's Boutique - $45 Gift Certificate Giveaway
Win a $45 Gift Certificate to Panano Children's Boutique - 2 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/3  

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Down, Down, Down...Just Everything Down Lately

It's been awhile since I've made a personal post, and that's been because I've been depressed.  Things have been down lately - my mood, my drive, my weight.  Sigh.  Next week, the ILs are coming, and we are to start packing up the house.  It makes me anxious just thinking about it.  I suppose this is a situation that would depress most people (hubby out of work so long), but it is especially bad when you are prone to anxiety & depression like I am.  I don't have many good days lately.  My mood is hollow, sometimes I think I depersonalize just to get through the day.  I usually have one panic attack a day at least.  My weight is down.  I don't look that bad thanks to the muscle I still have from weight lifting, but I can tell I am too thin.  I was under 100 lb. this morning on the scale :(  Part of it may be that I am taking Claritin, and I think it has some decongestant in it and is drying me out.  I see the psychiatrist next week, and I hope & pray she doesn't ask me to stand on the scale because I know she'd freak at the number.  I do know below 101 lb. for my height is considered an anorexic BMI, and I am right there.  (And the darn ED voices shout, "Yay!" while I struggle and tell them to shut up.)  If I ever purge (and ha!, there's a funny choice of words!) myself of ED thoughts, it will be a miracle.  I have them more lately, I don't know if it's because of the situation or the weight (I've noticed in the past, if my weight gets low enough, it starts to have an effect on my thinking, or lack thereof!).  I've also noticed myself becoming a bit more obsessive in things, which also is a pattern with my depression and eating.

I don't know why I have to feel guilty for eating when I am hungry?!  Stupid, stupid, ED!  I do eat anyway, but I have some suspicion this panicky state I am in lately is burning more calories than I would otherwise.  There are times I have the thought I'm just functioning through one long, never-ending panic-attack of varying states.  Sigh.

It will be better once I get out of this limbo state, I think.  Please God, give me the strength to make it through the coming weeks.

Apr. 14 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Treasured Sweets - Elegant Roses Mintbooks Giveaway
Win A Dozen Elegant Roses Mintbooks each containing an individually wrapped Lifesaver(R) mint candy. (Personalized for Winner) ~ {Approx $5 Value} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 4/28

Bikini Kitchen - Booty Butter Tanning Lotion Giveaway
Win a Full-Sized Bottle of Bikini Kitchen Booty Butter Tanning Lotion {ARV $27.95} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 4/30

Luminique Personalized Scented Candles - Deluxe Gift Set Giveaway
Win a Personalized Scented Candles Deluxe Gift Set of Your Choice  from Luminique {ARV $30} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 4/30

Allens Quality Vegetables Giveaway
Win 6 FREE Product Coupons for Allens Quality Vegetables - 5 Winners  Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 5/1  

NEW AGE MAMA GIVEAWAYS
Cate & Levi Puppet Giveaway
Win a Hand-made Puppet of Your Choice from Cate & LeviGiveaway at New Age Mama Ends 5/4  

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
The Girl from Ames by Jeffrey Zaslow Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book The Girl from Ames by Jeffrey Zaslow Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/27


Belly Charms Bracelet Giveaway
Win a Mother's Initial Bracelet from Belly Charms Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/28 

Celia's Puppies by Claudia Hall Christian Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Celia's Puppies by Claudia Hall Christian Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/28 

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
BeverlyD Appreciation for Hair & Body Giveaway
Win an Appreciation Gift Box from BeverlyD {ARV $25} - 2 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/1 

Grenk Printer Ink Cartridge Giveaway
Win Printer Ink from Grenk {ARV ~$25} - 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/2 

The Pallina Vegan Gardening Gloves Giveaway
Win Vegan Gardening Gloves from The Pallina {ARV $30} - 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/2

VistaPrint Personalized Women's T-Shirt Giveaway
Win a Personalized Women's T-Shirt from VistaPrint {ARV $14} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 5/2 

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Apr. 13 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
An Uncertain Pilgrim: All That Life Has to Offer, A Spiritual Wisdom Guide for You Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book "An Uncertain Pilgrim: All That Life Has to Offer, A Spirtual Wisdom Guide for You" by J. Patrick Ware, Margaret Estes (Illustrator) {ARV $19.95} - 5 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 4/29

Golden Path Alchemy - 0.5 oz. Renew Serum Giveaway
Win a 0.5 oz. Renew Serum from Golden Path Alchemy {ARV $29} - 3 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 4/30 

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
First Time Books Giveaways
Win a Personalized Children's Book of Your Choice from First Time Books Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/27   

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Pink Parchment Soaps Gift Set Giveaway
Win a gift pack from Pink Parchment Soaps – 2 bars, 2 scrubs and 1 body butter – choice of scents {ARV $30} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 4/30    

California Blooms Long-Stemmed Roses Giveaway
Win a Long-Stemmed Roses Bouquet in Your Choice of Color {ARV $59} Giveaway at Sweepts4Bloggers Ends 5/1 

Tetley Tea Gift Basket Giveaway
Win a Tea Gift Basket from Tetley Tea {ARV $25} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 5/1

Visioneer RoadWarrior Mobile Scanner Giveaway
Win a RoadWarrior Mobile Scanner from Visioneer {ARV $199.99} - 2 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 5/1  

Organic Bug Earth Day Giveaway!

Earth Day 40th Anniversary Celebration GIVEAWAY – 40 Winners – Ends 4/22/10

Win one of 40 prizes in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.  All prizes are made from recycled earth-friendly materials and include:  38 Reusable Canvas Tote Bags, 1 (set of 4) Earth Goblets + 1 (set of 4) Earth Tumblers. Giveaway at Organic Bug Blog Ends 4/22, 4 PM, ET

 

Monday, April 12, 2010

Apr. 12 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Mixes from the Heartland - Gluten Free Foods Prize Package Giveaway
Win 7 Mixes from the Heartland that include: Green Chili Veggie Dip Mix, Corn-N-Tomato Salsa Mix, Gluten Free Orange Dessert Dip Mix, Gluten Free Tuna Casserole Meal, Gluten Free Garlic Roasted Pepper Snack Dip Mix, Pineapple Pound Cake & Gluten Free Veggie Snack Dip Mix {ARV $31.23} - 5 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies  Ends 4/28


Tetley Tea Prize Package Giveaway
Win a Tetley Tea Prize Package valued at $20 Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 4/28

Wasa Crispbread Prize Package Giveaway
Win a Wasa Crispbread Prize Package that includes 1 Package of Wasa Whole Grain & 1 Package of Wasa Crisp 'N Light Mild Rye {ARV $7} - 3 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies  Ends 4/29 

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
Heart of My Heart by Kristin Armstrong Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book 'Heart of My Heart' by Kristin Armstrong - 3 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 4/25


Surf Sweets Giveaway
Win a Sample Bag of each Variety of Surf Sweets Candy Giveaway at Simply Stacie  Ends 4/26  

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Good Read Mysteries Giveaway
Win choice of Backyard Bones, The Death Contingency or Buying Murder by Nancy Lynn Jarvis {ARV $13} - 3 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 4/30  

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Apr. 11 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Sugar Plum Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Delights - World Famous Chocolate Pizza Giveaway
Win a World Famous Chocolate Pizza from Sugar Plum Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Delights {ARV $25}  Giveaway at Leslie Loves VeggiesEnds 4/27

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
1001 Things It Means to Be Mom by Harry Harrison, Jr.
Win a copy of the book '1001 Things It Means to Be Mom' by Harry Harrison, Jr. {ARV $9.99} - 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 4/29  

Pose Prints Giveaway
Win a $50 Gift Certificate to Pose Prints Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 4/29  

Meaningful Skin Care System by Cindy Crawford Giveaway
Win an  introductory kit from Meaningful Beauty {ARV $29.95} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 4/30

Motormouse Wireless Computer Mouse Giveaway
Win a Wireless Mouse from Motormouse {ARV $49.95} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 4/30