tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88104624317000424792024-03-13T08:51:15.565-05:00Not So Average MamaI am a mama of 3 awesome kiddos! I am a Tattoo Artist/Body Piercer and I call my self "semi-retired". That means I only work when I want to! I also have my online business called "Stitchblade Designs". I have a super RAD hunk of a man that absolutely rocks my world. He is the Lead Singer and Guitarist for the Dallas based band HIT & RUN. We live a pretty normal life in our own not so normal way. I don't think I would want it any other way.Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.comBlogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-336727555287586282009-02-04T10:57:00.001-06:002009-02-04T10:57:43.111-06:00I have moved...Please visit www.notsoaveragemama.com THANKS!Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-65292413708007089352009-01-31T21:24:00.006-06:002009-01-31T21:47:24.334-06:00Frosted Flakes Plant a Seed, Earn Your Stripes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SYUW5Ve602I/AAAAAAAABaE/lA3482yXAzk/s1600-h/Tony.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 193px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SYUW5Ve602I/AAAAAAAABaE/lA3482yXAzk/s400/Tony.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297665710946440034" border="0" /></a>The best way to keep a child healthy and happy is with sports and play. They build self confidence and keep in good physical health. Sadly though a lot of communities lack having a playing field that is pleasant to visit. This equals more children sitting in front of the T.V. drooling as they play 5 more hours of video games.<br /><br />With the current economic struggle, playing fields everywhere are being neglected due to budget cuts in funding. <a href="http://www.frostedflakes.com/#/plantaseed">Kellogg's Frosted Flakes</a> is helping us out! They are committed to helping to rebuild athletic fields across America.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.frostedflakes.com/#/plantaseed">Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Earn Your Stripes program</a> has made a call to action for a nationwide field renovation program! The program kicks off this Super Bowl Sunday with a commercial called "Plant a Seed". The commercial focuses on how together we all can make a difference in kids' lives.<br /><br />The program will make over about 50 fields across the U.S. to help give our families better places to be active and play. By visiting the <a href="http://www.frostedflakes.com/#/plantaseed">website</a> you can nominate a field in your own neighborhood!<br /><br />We need to <span style="font-weight: bold;">inspire our children</span> to help our communities! My own daughter, Morgan is doing things to help our community through 4H. She has organized her very own food drive!<br /><br />What have you encouraged your children to do lately to help out? I would love to hear some more ideas!<br /><br />Don't forget to check out <a href="http://momcentral.com/">Mom Central</a> for more information about this and other great programs.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(98, 105, 71);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:78%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0);font-size:85%;" ></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(98, 105, 71);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0);"></span></span>Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-267556288370515782009-01-29T08:57:00.003-06:002009-01-29T09:01:43.775-06:00Reminder..Please remember...just saying you want to win doesn't get you in this contest. Please read over this.<br /><br /><ol style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><li>Visit <a href="http://stitchbladedesigns.com/" target="_blank">Stitchblade Designs</a> and sign up for the ENEWS & UPDATES. Come back here and post a comment when you have done this.</li><li>TWEET IT! Copy and paste this message and send it out on twitter: "@stitchblade Awesome giveaway http://www.notsoaveragemama.com". Be sure to post a separate comment along with your twitter name when you have done this.</li><li>Follow me on twitter! Click that little birdie in the middle bar over there. Post a comment here letting me know!<br /></li><li>Follow my blog or Subscribe through the reader, and again post a separate comment letting me know that you have.</li></ol>I gave y'all 4 different ways to enter. When I go to pick a winner I will have to go through and check and delete the comments that are not actual entries. If you ONLY posted a comment saying you wanted to win, your entry is going to be history. It's not fair to those that actually followed the rules by completing 1 or more of the given tasks. So if you didn't read through the first time and just posted that "Hey I wanna win". Then please take the time to go do one of the tasks and post a new comment stating that you have. Thank you all! I'm just trying to be fair here.Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-74322444681510156242009-01-27T12:45:00.009-06:002009-01-28T21:04:40.890-06:00January 2009 Bloggy Giveaway!<center><p><a href="http://www.bloggygiveaways.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Bloggy Giveaways Quarterly Carnival Button" src="http://tinyurl.com/2pespy" border="0" /></a></p></center>I haven't done one of these in a long time.....so now is that time!<br /><br />I am starting my giveaway today, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jauary 27th 2009....I will accept entries until February 3rd 2009.</span> On February 4th I will choose a winner at random.<br /><br />What am I giving away? Well, how about a totally one of a kind, <span style="font-weight: bold;">totally awesome Blogger make over</span>? Don't use Blogger? How about a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Twitter background</span>? Don't use Twitter? Well, uh you should, so go sign up!<br /><br />So, I guess that means I can have <span style="font-weight: bold;">2 winners</span>! So, be sure to post WHAT YOU ARE ENTERING TO WIN! This is <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">very important</span> so that I can separate everyone up to choose winners. <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Awesome...2 winners.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How do you enter?</span><br /><br />EASY! I have a few ways for you to enter.......<br /><br /><ol style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><li>Visit <a href="http://stitchbladedesigns.com/" target="_blank">Stitchblade Designs</a> and sign up for the ENEWS & UPDATES. Come back here and post a comment when you have done this.</li><li>TWEET IT! Copy and paste this message and send it out on twitter: "@stitchblade Awesome giveaway http://www.notsoaveragemama.com". Be sure to post a separate comment along with your twitter name when you have done this.</li><li>Follow me on twitter! Click that little birdie in the middle bar over there. Post a comment here letting me know!<br /></li><li>Follow my blog or Subscribe through the reader, and again post a separate comment letting me know that you have.</li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">****IMPORTANT INFO****</span><br /><ul><li>Leave a <span style="font-style: italic;">NEW</span> comment for each way you enter. </li><li>Comments are moderated so give me time to approve them.</li><li>Make sure I have a way to contact you!</li><li>Post what prize you want to win..if you like both then post both!<br /></li><li>Have fun!<br /></li></ul>Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com71tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-45018534457482075662009-01-26T16:38:00.004-06:002009-01-26T16:46:48.650-06:00Menu Plan Monday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://orgjunkie.com/" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 145px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SX47f_EBSzI/AAAAAAAABZM/GpSq0MdKhqw/s320/orgjunkiempm1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295735632524561202" border="0" /></a>Ohhh I am so stickin' to what I said! 2 weeks in a row yo!<br /><br />Again my menu starts with Sunday at our house. This week I am just listing the dinners:<br /><br /><ul><li>Sunday: Broccoli Beef with Rice (super easy! Leave a comment if you would like me to post the recipe...cheap too)</li><li>Monday: Frozen Pizza's (I'm sick so I changed this to tonight, it should have been for 4H night)</li><li>Tuesday: Salisbury Steak again...it was such a huge hit and is highly in demand here (EASY & CHEAP!)</li><li>Wednesday: White Trash Spaghetti (My moms recipe that my BFF named)</li><li>Thursday: Baked Garlic Chicken</li><li>Friday: Meatloaf</li><li>Saturday: By the maniacs request...Hot Dogs....easy enough!</li></ul>P.S.....have you checked out the giveaways at orgjunkie?Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-27330942874152809132009-01-23T22:17:00.003-06:002009-01-23T22:40:46.812-06:00Those Crazy Arnold GirlsYou'll want to watch it all the way through...the end is Emma's rendition of Avril Lavigne.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxNIWj9jlAlNdKyArIESxIobrizUkzrWyk6282R1CnIopQva9hccY1RicQSQLCLodVGjYjrFtqTM5HN7i3KGQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-35885463122498333652009-01-23T13:19:00.003-06:002009-01-23T13:24:27.191-06:00Rad Gifts For Kids<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SXoZA-x1tRI/AAAAAAAABY8/X8WQW2VNwTw/s1600-h/nature_name_hard.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 202px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SXoZA-x1tRI/AAAAAAAABY8/X8WQW2VNwTw/s320/nature_name_hard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294571816570172690" border="0" /></a><br />I'm thinking ahead to all of the birthdays coming up for my girls. I found these <a href="http://www.frecklebox.com/">personalized books</a> and thought they were a great idea. They are cooler than any other personalized book I have ever seen. They actually put the kids name through out the book in the pictures! I know Emma and Lauren would be so amazed to see their names in the images! What a great idea this is!Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-51364290221065360502009-01-22T13:55:00.007-06:002009-01-22T14:05:19.662-06:00Send Me Your Coupons!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">PLEASE?</span><br /></div><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">It's for a good cause. Morgan (age 10) has her 4H projects going and one of her projects is collecting coupons for military families. If you want to help out let me know and I will give you our address to send them too. I am pretty sure they can be expired as well.<br /><br />Also, if you are in the Denton area, she is doing her own food drive. If you want to help her by donating, again please contact me and I will send you the info for dropping off food for this. Nothing that needs refrigeration please!<br /><br />You all rock! Thanks for helping a kid help her community!</span><br /></span></span>Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-48423131542287099092009-01-21T08:43:00.004-06:002009-01-21T08:51:42.698-06:00Sharing My PointsI have been doing MyPoints for a few years now. I have earned more gift cards than I can count. I think a lot of people don't join MyPoints because they think it is one of those things that keep making you click click click click. It is SO not like that. MyPoints sends you emails. Now in these emails it says click here to earn 5 points, 10 points or whatever. Click there...earn points. It adds up SUPER fast.<br /><br />Now another way to earn points is online shopping. If you need to order something online then go to MyPoints first and see if your shop participates. You can get discounts as well as earn points from places like 123 inkjets, Target, The Gap, Drugstore.com, Snapfish....just TONS of places. When you get a lot of points you can cash them in for gift cards. I usually get them to Starbucks. Lately though, I am stockpiling my points<br /><br />So, MyPoints is by invite only and I have 4 invites left for this month. If you would like one please leave me a comment so I have a way to contact you to get your Name and Email address. HURRY!Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-50336413176246973992009-01-19T12:58:00.002-06:002009-01-19T13:08:38.180-06:00Menu Plan Monday<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" href="http://orgjunkie.com/" mce_href="http://orgjunkie.com/"><img src="http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n75/Orgjunkie/smallbutton.jpg" mce_src="http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n75/Orgjunkie/smallbutton.jpg " /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Ok I am TOTALLY back into making a weekly menu. It makes it a lot easier to know what needs to be done and the kids can just look at it and know what is scheduled for meals that day. Menu planning saves money at the grocery store as well. Here is our Menu for this week:<br /><br />Our Menu Plan actually started on Sunday, so I will post from Sunday to Saturday.<br /><br />Sunday<br /><ul><li>Breakfast was Sausage and Eggs</li><li>Lunch English Muffin Pizza's made by Lauren</li><li>Dinner Salisbury Steak with Egg Noodles and Green Beans</li><li>Snack Applesauce<br /></li></ul>Monday<br /><ul><li>Breakfast was Cereal</li><li>Lunch Grilled Cheese</li><li>Dinner Smoked Sausage with Baked Mac 'n Cheese</li><li>Snack Carrots with Ranch</li></ul>Tuesday<br /><ul><li>Pancakes</li><li>PB&J</li><li>Taco Salad</li><li>Celery w/PB</li></ul>Wednesday<br /><ul><li>Cereal</li><li>Leftover Taco Salad</li><li>Deli Style sandwiches w/ pretzels (4H night)</li><li>Applesauce</li></ul>Thursday<br /><ul><li>Scrambled Eggs w/Toast</li><li>Leftover Smoked Sausage and Mac 'n Cheese</li><li>Bean and Cheese Burritos</li><li>Carrots w/ Ranch</li></ul>Friday<br /><ul><li>Cereal</li><li>PB&J</li><li>Lasagna w/ Garlic Bread</li><li>Pretzels</li></ul>Saturday<br /><ul><li>Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwiches</li><li>Leftovers</li><li>Chicken Enchiladas</li><li>Free For all</li></ul>Now there are other things they have that are not included on the list. They have fruit smoothies and other healthy yumminess. Also, Cereal days are of hot and cold and things to go with.<br /></div></div>Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-16832689523842131932009-01-15T09:18:00.006-06:002009-01-15T09:29:12.407-06:00Remember Those Changes?Remember the changes I mentioned? Well they are happening now, as you can probably tell. Things look a bit different around here, new name even! Other things are finally coming together as well. You can go take a look at how the website is coming together: <a href="http://stitchbladedesigns.com/">Stitchblade Designs</a>. Still working on it, but its definitely coming together!<br /><br />Also check out the website I have been building for my Husbands Band <a href="http://www.hitnruntx.com/">HIT & RUN</a>, and also our friends <a href="http://hammerlock.us/">HAMMERLOCK</a> from Oakland Ca.<br /><br />Some of you that have been reading for awhile know that our friend BC committed suicide back in July. He was our friend and the bass player for HIT & RUN. It took them a very long time to find someone who could take on his spot in the band. After searching for MANY months they have found that person. Mark from <span style="font-style: italic;">Mitra</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">Pumping Ethyl</span> has joined them on bass. They are coming back full force playing a show with <span style="font-weight: bold;">AGNOSTIC FRONT</span> at Lola's Saloon in Fort Worth, TX on February 14th. Yea, I guess you know what my Valentines Day plans are haha, maybe they will play me a love song?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SW9V7fGoNPI/AAAAAAAABWI/gPli24-NDhc/s1600-h/agfront.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SW9V7fGoNPI/AAAAAAAABWI/gPli24-NDhc/s320/agfront.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291542567633564914" border="0" /></a>Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-6024124238563446092009-01-14T11:48:00.004-06:002009-01-14T11:56:49.677-06:00Can You Believe I Did This?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SW4m0tZOB6I/AAAAAAAABVw/d5C72CvcrVE/s1600-h/DSCF3217.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SW4m0tZOB6I/AAAAAAAABVw/d5C72CvcrVE/s320/DSCF3217.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291209299187337122" border="0" /></a><br />This is BEFORE:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SW4mLtrIw8I/AAAAAAAABVY/WkyndXkuAdg/s1600-h/DSCF3219.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SW4mLtrIw8I/AAAAAAAABVY/WkyndXkuAdg/s320/DSCF3219.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291208594887852994" border="0" /></a><br />This is her Fluffing her new hair-do after she got her hair cut:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SW4mMIoAsfI/AAAAAAAABVg/_eIdTbkofT8/s1600-h/DSCF3220.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SW4mMIoAsfI/AAAAAAAABVg/_eIdTbkofT8/s320/DSCF3220.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291208602122498546" border="0" /></a><br />What a huge difference! I do miss those ringlet curls though!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SW4mOkKMaWI/AAAAAAAABVo/YFzpuT4hP8c/s1600-h/DSCF3221.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SW4mOkKMaWI/AAAAAAAABVo/YFzpuT4hP8c/s320/DSCF3221.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291208643873368418" border="0" /></a>Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-72666409639566774142009-01-12T14:58:00.007-06:002009-01-13T10:04:21.177-06:00Cozi Gets Me Organized, now isn't that nice!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cozi.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 76px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SWuvZItrHXI/AAAAAAAABVQ/wvL8BkBntHY/s400/cozi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290515033647422834" border="0" /></a>One of my resolutions was to get organized! I'm on the hunt for all that can help. <a href="http://www.momcentral.com/">Mom Central</a> sent me off to review "<a href="http://www.cozi.com/">Cozi</a>".<br /><br />First things first....it is FREE, that's rad. I really like free stuff.<br /><br />What can Cozi do for us?<br /><ul><li>Manage Crazy Schedules</li><li>Track Shopping and To-Do Lists</li><li>Organize Household Chores</li><li>Stay in Communication</li><li>Share Memories</li></ul>Here are some of the features:<br /><ul><li>Family Calendar</li><li>Family Journal</li><li>Customizable Lists</li><li>Photo Screen Saver</li><li>Reminders and Messages</li><li>Sync with Outlook</li><li>Mobile Phone Access</li></ul>All you need to get started is a <span style="font-style: italic;">Cozi</span> <a title="Sign up" href="http://www.cozi.com/SignUpStep1.htm">account</a>—it's quick and easy, with no downloads required!<br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-family:Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;"><span style="font-size:12;"><i><span style="font-size:85%;">“In addition to the ways that moms can get their shopping lists and calendars already on <u>any</u> mobile phone via text message and using our toll free number, Cozi now has a mobile version especially for the iPhone and Windows Mobile phones. Families can now sign-in and access their Cozi account using their mobile web browsers. They can add and edit shopping lists and view and edit their family calendar using the mobile version of Cozi right from their iPhone. This is a new feature! You can learn more about it here:</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);font-size:85%;" ><u><a href="http://www.cozi.com/Promo-Cozi-Mobile.htm" target="_blank">http://www.cozi.com/Promo-Cozi-Mobile.htm</a></u></span><span style="font-size:85%;"> “<br /><br /></span></i></span></span></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cozi.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SWuvL8vd_XI/AAAAAAAABVI/kca1Retcur0/s400/Cozi_HomeSmall%5B1%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290514807095426418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So, I highly recommend you check out this FREE site to help you too! Very user friendly and like I mentioned before.... it is FREE. You can keep everything together in one place and even sync it to your outlook, check it from your phone etc!<br /><br />I'm off to go work on my page some more! I truly needed a site like this.<br /><br />Thanks to Mom Central for letting me know about it and letting me share it with my readers! Please check it out and leave me a comment letting me know what you think and if it is useful to you.<br /></div>Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-73306165285382960622009-01-05T10:06:00.004-06:002009-01-05T10:09:59.673-06:00Healthier CookingI love my George Foreman Grill. My mom and dad got it for me a few years back and we use it quite often. Watching the thick sludge of fat draining off the food being cooked makes for <a href="http://georgeforemancooking.com/">healthy grilling</a>.<br /><br />There is so much you can make on a George Foreman grill. Cooking frozen hamburger patties is quick and easy. Steaks, Chicken....you name it! It's super simple to use and easy to clean. I don't know how I made it all those years before.<br /><br />Sure grilling outdoors is always best, but when you have bad weather or not a lot of time you can just pull that baby out and plug it in for some great easy grilling. What sorts of things do you use your George Foreman Grill for?Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-89473442097353698882009-01-02T09:37:00.002-06:002009-01-02T09:43:35.841-06:00That Kid Ran Me Over!<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw0HbCxYTtR9uLQJPq6C0Wht2kq8BqMGVgJAZYlMsxkePW_mePa_uNPnj0MR-rf7yih_TYVYM0YK7VXpNduGg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-24382439316733746072009-01-01T22:35:00.004-06:002009-01-01T22:40:53.655-06:00Could I Be Arrested?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.patriciafield.com/brassknuckleheel.aspx"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SV2aljANlgI/AAAAAAAABU4/pjZcHxRtx5c/s320/brass_knuckle_shoe.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286551507444798978" border="0" /></a>So once upon a time ago.......I was almost arrested for my purse. I have a purse that I purchased at the mall. I totally didn't ever think I could go to jail for it. Well long story short...I was pulled over, officer said it was illegal for me to carry the purse and that he very well could take me to jail right then and there. Texas cops don't seem to like me too much. Anyhow I'll have to take a picture of the purse and post the full story another day. The purse had a small miniature pair of brass knuckles as the clasp. This apparently makes the purse a weapon. So my question now is, could I be arrested for wearing these?Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-64357299226119813992008-12-25T12:53:00.002-06:002008-12-25T12:59:28.647-06:00The Girls Say....<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwplSrY1fapocKbeBR2RCTASQfq0X32aXiSZdTxtCX4GlLmbUNx3NNONZ54nCwtM1vBbhA1XDxjv3t66sh9Hg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-83275822065923019022008-12-24T18:29:00.001-06:002008-12-24T18:31:02.141-06:00Merry Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SVLUOpp-PMI/AAAAAAAABUw/2FpLJutFIIU/s1600-h/merry+christmas.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SVLUOpp-PMI/AAAAAAAABUw/2FpLJutFIIU/s400/merry+christmas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283518661024169154" border="0" /></a>Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-79642806660359266292008-12-24T08:29:00.004-06:002008-12-24T08:35:20.381-06:00Safeway Making The Holidays Easier On Your Pocket Book!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SVJHVyzt_DI/AAAAAAAABUo/zLNQKDAKmRw/s1600-h/safeway.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 83px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SVJHVyzt_DI/AAAAAAAABUo/zLNQKDAKmRw/s400/safeway.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283363752600534066" border="0" /></a><span class="nfakPe">I've said it many times before, and I'm saying it yet again! Times are tough and we all need to watch what we spend.<br /><br />Safeway</span> and its family of grocery stores (Vons, Dominick's, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Pavilions, Carrs and Genuardi's) are helping Moms make this season a bit easier. Shopping with <span class="nfakPe">Safeway</span>'s Club Card offers us the opportunity to earn gas rewards whenever we grocery shop, buy prescriptions, and even gift cards.<br /><br />You can earn double <a href="http://www.safeway.com/IFL/Grocery/PowerPump-Locator" target="_blank">PowerPump Gas Rewards</a> for every $100 in gift cards purchased with your Club Card at <span class="nfakPe">Safeway</span> stores. You can pick up gift cards from over 300 retailers, restaurants, sports and entertainment companies (including Best Buy, The Home Depot, Macy's, iTunes, plus many more!).<br /><br />To find a participating store near you, go to <a href="http://www.safeway.com/IFL/Grocery/PowerPump-Locator" target="_blank">www.<span class="nfakPe">Safeway</span>.com/PowerPump</a> and enter your zip code. You can use the giftcards as presents or for your personal use to receive the extra benefit of double gas rewards at the pump. The offer of double PowerPump gas rewards on gift cards will only be available through the holidays.Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-79239164935892222982008-12-24T07:50:00.003-06:002008-12-24T07:59:44.115-06:00Girls Are So TouchyI'm a mother to three girls. One of those girls has apparently come in to puberty quite early. She is 10, she is growing like a weed! <br /><br />Its a funny thing with girls. You really have to be careful of what you say to them, because everything is taken the wrong way. For instance, the other night J and I commented on her outfit, telling her the outfit she was wearing was getting way too small. She freaked, like freaked in a way that would lead to her binging on <a href="http://pricesexposed.net/home.php?rev=reviews/Diet_Pills.php">cheap diet pills</a> if I hadn't nipped it before it was out of control.<br /><br />I had to explain to her that we just meant she was getting taller. Taller meaning shirts get shorter and jeans show much more butt crack than anyone should ever have to see. We both realized at that moment......from here on out anything we say to her can totally affect her body image. This is definitely a topic that I need to read up on and prepare for. Girls have it so rough with the way they change, so I am going to continue to try to make sure all of my girls are 100% comfortable with themselvesStitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-61300766664931031892008-12-22T20:14:00.003-06:002008-12-22T20:41:32.154-06:00READ KIDDO READAs I have mentioned before, I LOVE books! Thankfully my kids love books as well. Morgan is in the 5th grade and is reading at about a 10th grade level now. She used to <span style="font-style: italic;">hate</span> to read, I'm so glad that changed. She devours books daily! I keep a lot of books in our home and we visit the library quite often.<br /><br />One of my favorite authors is <span style="font-weight: bold;">James Patterson</span>. He is the man behind <a href="http://readkiddoread.com/">Read Kiddo Read</a>. Read Kiddo Read was <span style="font-weight: bold;">designed to help you find great books </span>that will <span style="font-weight: bold;">make your child want to read!</span> They have reviews on books that are separated for the appropriate ages and types of books.<br /><ul><li>Great Illustrated Books</li><li>Great Transitional Books</li><li>Great Pageturners</li><li>Great Advanced Reads</li></ul>I have all girls, so I can not attest to this on a personal level.... but I hear that boys are harder to get into reading for pleasure than girls are. I noticed on the site they is a list called Almost Can't-Miss Sure Shot Books... For Boys.<br /><br />If you give your kids great books that they enjoy reading you will get a kid who loves to read. The Read Kiddo Read site can help us all pick out some great books to help our children along.<br /><br />James Patterson has also been writing books for all ages, beginning with the critically acclaimed <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Maximum Ride</span> series. The series debuted on the <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">New York Times</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> bestsellers list at #1</span> and remained there for 12 straight weeks!<br /><br />I want to thank <a href="http://www.mother-talk.com">Mother Talk</a> for letting me in on this great site so that I could share it with you!<br /><br />Oh and this post is not complete without me telling you what my favorite James Patterson book is. It is called <i><span style="font-weight: bold;">Suzanne's Diary For Nicholas</span>, </i>and I highly recommend you check it out. Be forewarned...this one requires tissues.<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style=""></span><span style=""></span></span>Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-48727530681856030222008-12-19T20:04:00.005-06:002008-12-19T20:18:28.092-06:00Ultimate Party Meatballs Recipe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ultimatepartymeatballs.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 147px; height: 121px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SUxT0F20J4I/AAAAAAAABUQ/AmCENSKzaAU/s400/dish_meatballs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281688617389139842" border="0" /></a>I know you all probably have all kinds of holiday family dinners to attend. This requires you to <span style="font-style: italic;">think</span> of something to prepare and take! <span style="font-weight: bold;">It's not like your busy enough right?</span> So how about something <span style="font-weight: bold;">easy</span> this year?<br /><br />Heinz and Ocean Spray have teamed up to bring you a great easy recipe for this years holiday season! Their <a href="http://www.ultimatepartymeatballs.com/">Ultimate Party Meatball </a>recipe only has <span style="font-weight: bold;">3 ingredients and 2 steps</span>! How much easier can it get?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ultimatepartymeatballs.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 129px; height: 167px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SUxUu7pMV8I/AAAAAAAABUg/QcdB4Q6EaWU/s400/meatball.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281689628259932098" border="0" /></a><br />Ingredients:<ul><li>1 16-ounce can <strong>Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce</strong></li><li>1 12-ounce bottle <strong>Heinz® Chili Sauce</strong></li><li>1 2-pound bag frozen, pre-cooked, cocktail-size meatballs </li></ul>Directions:<br /><p>Combine sauces in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth. Add meatballs. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. </p> <p class="servings"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Makes 30 appetizer servings.</span><br /> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Want it even easier??????</span> <strong>Of course you do!<br /></strong></p><p><strong style="font-weight: normal;">S</strong><strong style="font-weight: normal;">low cooker Preparation</strong>:<br /></p><p>Place meatballs in a slow cooker. Combine sauces and pour over meatballs. Cover and cook 4 hours on HIGH.</p><p>Heinz and Ocean Spray have many other recipes, entertaining tips, and even a sweepstakes! The grand prize is $3000 to throw the ultimate party. I know you love to party!</p><p>I would like to thank <a href="http://%20MomCentral.com">Mom Central</a> for sending me this awesome recipe to try out! It was a big hit with my kids and I will be making it again for Christmas Eve!<br /></p><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(89, 96, 23);font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(89, 96, 23);font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span>Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-88590882352556754482008-12-18T14:00:00.002-06:002008-12-18T14:06:21.517-06:00Christmas, is it almost over?Ok so I am almost done with my gift shopping. I still have to go get my oldest daughters BIG present. She is going to be so excited to finally have her own computer. It's a pretty big deal.<br /><br />Jeremy was the hardest to shop for. I had thought about <a href="http://www.acherryontop.com/">scrapbooking</a> about the band so far, but really just didn't have enough time. So I decided to order one of those photo books. I just did it a few days ago and he was quite suspicious of the questions I was asking. Oh well. Well, when I hit the order button it said 2-3 weeks for delivery....say what? But I just got an email confirmation last night saying it would be ready to pick up at the local store in 2-3 days. That's awesome! Totally made my day to find that out.<br /><br />I have been working my fanny off catching up on custom orders and finally got caught up and everything mailed in time. I have also been working hard with the new graphics portion of our business. The .com has been purchased and the new site should be up soon! So exciting! As well as the band web site being worked on and it will be up very soon as well!Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-21196686065519316312008-12-17T09:04:00.003-06:002008-12-17T09:09:58.045-06:00$100 Lands' End Gift Card!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=v1XWko6pU98QYbCX2rp9hw_3d_3d"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 63px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hNsL5BW8hNc/SUkVXePXmXI/AAAAAAAABUI/T7XhjL3VXq4/s400/5.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280775531067316594" border="0" /></a>Lands' End really wants some mom opinions! You can give them yours by completing the <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: lucida grande;"><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=v1XWko6pU98QYbCX2rp9hw_3d_3d">Lands' End Sun.Life 2008 Survey</a>. The survey consists of 22 multiple-choice questions. Upon completing the survey, your name will be entered to win one of five $100 Lands' End Gift Cards. To be eligible to win, you must complete the survey by midnight (CST) on Friday, December 19th.</span><br /></span>Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810462431700042479.post-70626722238171960422008-12-15T08:19:00.002-06:002008-12-15T08:24:28.081-06:00Check Out This Diaper Lottery!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://hyenacart.com/prod_details_lottery.php?id=58864&vid=416"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 190px;" src="http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/krystynanicole/CottonMamma/fsotdeccmcart001.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.cottonmamma.com/">CottonMamma</a> has some items in stock, and along with it a <a href="http://hyenacart.com/prod_details_lottery.php?id=58864&vid=416">fantastic lottery</a>! If you win, you ONLY cover the shipping! This is a first quality diaper. Here is the description for the listing.<br /><br /><h1><a href="http://hyenacart.com/prod_details_lottery.php?id=58864&vid=416"><span style="font-size:100%;">Jolly Bums Diaper In Peach - XL Lottery</span></a></h1>This listing is for one Jolly Bums Diaper, for the cost of shipping only! Just a fun listing from me to you! It's that time of year when gift-giving is fun! So take a chance, enter your name & you just might have another gift for your little one or a friend for a nominal cost.<br /><br />You will receive one AI2 (all-in-two) style diaper in a peach color. This diaper has a waterproof outer & a snap-in soaker. This diaper is best suited for day-time wear. Other snap-in soakers may be used to enhance this diaper for nighttime performance.<br /><br />This diaper does NOT require a cover. The outer layer is PUL (polyurethane laminate) and is a waterproof barrier.<br /><br />The soaker you will receive is the old-style Jolly Bums soaker. It is composed of organic cotton fleece and topped with microfleece.<br /><br />This AI2 does NOT have a sewn-in soaker component in the shell.<br /><br />Please see below for diaper sizing:<br /><br />Small-12-16 waist, rise 15<br />Med- 14-20 waist, rise 17<br />Large-16-22 waist, rise 19<br />XL-18-25 waist, rise-21Stitchbladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306628940280259764noreply@blogger.com1