The Monday Blues...

The Hubby and Ashley fighting the Monday Blues

Most people dread Mondays. Not me, I love the idea of a fresh week. A new start in my mind!

Here are a few reasons why I like Mondays:

1. BOTH the boys are in school on Mondays!!

2. Every other Monday my hubby (pictured above with Ashley) has the day off of work. He works a schedule that allows him this luxury and we love it! He gets a chance to catch up on any appointments or volunteer at the boys schools.

3. I feel like every Monday I get a fresh start. A chance to stick to that diet I wanted to start, hit the gym like I was going to last week, or get a project or two done. It is like a re-do in my mind, even though I may not do any of the said things above, it is still a possibility with the start of a fresh week.

4. Although I love the weekend, I really rely on a scheduled day. With 3 small children everyday is tough different, I know what to expect on weekdays, for the most part.

5. And when they are airing, The Bachelor and Bachelorette are on TV on Monday nights! I can't wait for the next season to start!


How about you? How do you feel about Mondays?

~ Sam

Baseball Pictures

~by Laura

With all the excitement of our favorite team winning the World Series of Baseball, the SF Giants we decide to go have some pictures take of my son in his baseball jammies. Of course I am a dork and forgot his SF hat but the pics did turn out super cute. We will get his pictures taken again for his 3rd birthday later in the month and I will buy a new hat if I have to. My son loves baseball, its in his DNA to do so!

The photographer was in training and I told her my son was perfect for a training session. He is wild, silly and does not hold still for long. She did a good job, a few pointers from me were to not be bashful, to pose the kid or get down on the floor and show the kid what your asking if they dont get it. I was a childrens photographer too so I know kids can be so fun to photograph.

We call this pic the "I lost the game" pose lol. He was upset I would not let him swing that bat all crazy like he does with the kid bat at home. This was a real wooden bat and I thought for sure he would knock out the photographer lol.

This one was cute, his action pose!! Next time I will bring his glove and hat for even more cute pics. Its hard to believe he will be 3 later in the month. He looks so grown up in these pictures. Hes a toddler not a baby anymore and that is really rough for me. Why does it feel like it was only a few months ago he was a tiny newborn drinking a baba?

Do you get your Daily Candy?

Picture from Daily Candy Seattle for Pretty Parlor

                         


Do you subscribe to Daily Candy and there deals? What is Daily Candy Deals you ask? Daily Candy is a site that will send you emails on great deals in your local area or any area you choose, it is so simple and easy to sign up. They partner with local businesses to offer a limited number of unique deals for you to buy and use. They may introduce you to a cool new store, designers, restaurants, and great things happening around town. Things you might love but never would have found on your own! You can look by category and here are a few: Home, Style and Beauty, Out & About, Kids, $25 and under, Last Chance and more. There is a time limit on each deal so you have to snatch it up if it is something you really want!! 

Just wanted to give you a little in site to what I am subscribing to these days. I love a great deal on great things!

Frugal Friday Coupons

                                                   

                                               

• $0.55 off Bridgford Frozen Rolls or Bread
• $1.00 off one OSCAR MAYER Pork Bacon
• $1.00 off two KRAFT Dressings, 16 oz
• $1.00 off two KRAFT STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix
• $1.00 off two KRAFT COOL WHIP Whipped Toppings
• $0.50 off two KRAFT JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
• $0.50 off any one BAKER'S Chocolate
• $1.00 off two KRAFT Natural Shredded Cheese
• $1.00 off one VELVEETA 32 oz. or larger
• $1.00 off two KRAFT Natural Cheese Chunks, 8 oz
• $1.00 off 1 PLANTERS Mixed Nuts or Cashews Halves
• $1.00 off two KRAFT or VELVEETA Dinner Cups
• $1.00 off two VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinners

• $1.00 off one MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee, 28-30.6 oz
• $1.00 off 2 JELL-O Pudding or Gelatin Snacks, 4pk
• $1.00 off two LUNCHABLES Lunch Combinations
• $1.00 off two MiO Liquid Water Enhancers
• $1.00 off two CAPRI SUN or KOOL-AID Jammers
• $10 off your purchase of $20 or more at Buca di Beppo
• $1.00 off any (1) Nature Made Product
• $2.00 off Dove Men+Care body wash, bar or tool
• $1.00 off 1 Woolite Oxy Deep, Pet Stain Remover
• $1.00 off any TWO Kashi Crackers or Pita Crisps
• $1.00 off ON ANY BOULDER CANYON snack
• $3.00 off (3) Right Guard Sport Deodorants

Energizer Change Your Clock Change Your Battery Reminder & Giveaway

It’s hard to believe that in just a few days we will be changing our clocks back from Daylight Saving Time.  This year the time change is on November 4 and it also marks the 25^th anniversary of the annual Change Your Clock Change Your Battery^® program.  Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are once again working with local fire departments nationwide to raise awareness on the importance of working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in helping to keep families safe in their homes. 

Thirty-eight percent of fatal fire injuries occur in homes with no smoke alarms, while 24 percent occur in homes in which at least one smoke alarm is present but fails to operate, frequently due to dead or missing batteries.* 

In my house we also know that it means to change the batteries in our smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. Its a simple important life-saving reminder to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when you set your clocks back – it could help save a life. If you have family members that are elderly or in need of help changing the batteries its a great way to help out and save lives.

Even my son knows we need to change our batteries! He helps out by handing me the package then later placing our old battery in the recycling bin at the store.

Win Prizes from Energizer:

Now until  November 4, visit the Energizer Bunny^® Facebook page and click on the Fire Safety Info Tab.  Here you will have the chance to enter a sweepstakes to win an additional Family Safety Kit.  Energizer will be giving away one Family Safety Kit per day for 25 days.  
Contained in the kit, valued at more than $150 is:

·         One reusable grocery tote

·         Two Kidde Battery-Operated Combination Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms

·         One package of Energizer Advanced Lithium batteries

·         One package of Energizer® MAX® Batteries with Power Seal Technology

·         Two Energizer flashlights

·         Two Energizer Flameless Wax Candles

·         One Energizer Bunny Plush Bunny

In addition you can find fire safety tips, a home escape plan that you can download and draw your family’s home escape plan, as well as a coloring and activity sheet.

The Change Your Clock Change Your Battery^® program is just one of the ways Energizer brings to life the company’s commitment to making a positive impact in communities across the country. that’s positivenergy_™   For more information, please visit energizer.com and facebook.com/energizerbunny.

Family Safety Kit

Having a reliable flash light is a must for your home, plus it can make for fun shadow puppet times! Just be sure to have back up Energizer batteries in your home.

Since having my son I have wanted to find a good smoke and carbon monoxide detector that talks. The alarm sound scares my son so a talking one might be something that he will be able to follow the directions from. This time of year with more candles lit and holiday lights up is also great to talk about fire safety and what to do in an emergency with your kids. 

Giveaway

Family Safety Kit complete with a reusable grocery tote containing:

·         One two-pack of 9volt Energizer_® MAX_® Batteries with Power Seal Technology – Dependable, powerful performance for the devices that help keep your family safe; now hold their charge when stored for up to five years
·         One Energizer_® Flameless Wax Candle – Enjoy the realistic flicker of a scented wax candle without the worry of open flame or hassle of soot and dripping wax
·         One Energizer_® Weatheready^® Safety Light – Waterproof flashlight powered by AA, AAA or C cell batteries; includes safety whistle and imprinted preparedness checklist
·         One Kidde Battery-Operated Combination Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm

The total value of the Family Safety Kit is approximately $78 per kit.


Enter the Giveaway in the Rafflecopter giveaway below:

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* Fire statistics were obtained from reports by the Fire Analysis and Research Division of the National Fire Protection Association. 

*Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts Nov. 1 2012 and ends on Nov 15, 2012 at midnight EST. Winner will be emailed and has 72 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize. I was sent a Energizer Family Safety Kit for my review.