Tuesday, July 5, 2016

What I Found The First Week!

It didn't take me long to capture some of the items on the list. Being a holiday weekend, and already having a birthday party planned, made it easier as many things were readily available.

#Backyard #Balloons

#Beachball

The beachballs were left over from a our promotion party just a few weeks ago. Still had a few floating around so I lined them up for a shot!

#Berries #Buddies

#Fireworks #Fireworks

#Fireworks #Goldenhour

#Headband #Homegrown

My #Homegrown was a flower I started from seed. I just love the colors on this one. More are growing too!

#Innertube #Lawnchair

#Marshmallow #Melon

Made some #Marshmallow pops for the kiddo's and cut #Stars out of the #Melon. with all the fireworks and stars available these last couple days, I could have easily hashtag the 99 items using just those items!

#Outdoordining

#Party #Petal

#Pinwheel #Splash

#Splash #Splash

#Swim #Sunflare

#Underwater #Underwater

Surfing on sisters back as she was #Underwater and seeing how long two "Grand's" can stay #Underwater worked perfect!

#Waterballoons #Wheelbarrow

[x] fireworks

[ ] fishing pole

[ ] flamingo

[ ] flippers

[ ] flower chain

[ ] food truck

[ ] fresh herbs

[ ] frisbee

[ ] gardener
[ ] giraffe
[ ] globe lights
[x] golden hour
[ ] grilled
[ ] headband
[ ] high five
[ ] hiking trail
[X] home grown
[ ] horse
[ ] hotdog vendor
[ ] ice cream shop
[x] inner tube
[ ] kettle corn
[ ] kite flying
[ ] ladybug
[ ] lakeside

[x] lawnchair

[ ] lemonade stand

[ ] lighthouse

[ ] log cabin

[ ] margarita

[x] marshmallow

[x] melon

[ ] melt

[ ] merry-go-round

[ ] mini-golf

[ ] monkey bars

[x] national flag

[x] outdoor dining

[ ] palm tree

[x] party

[ ] peaches

[x] petal
[ ] picnic basket
[ ] pier
[ ] pineapple
[x] pinwheel
[ ] raindrop
[ ] red rover
[ ] roasted
[ ] rollercoaster

[ ] sailboat

[ ] sandals

[ ] skateboard

[ ] slip-n-slide

[ ] soaked

[x] splash

[x] stars

[ ] straw hat

[ ] summer breeze

[ ] sundae

[x] sunflare

[x] swim

[ ] swing

[ ] tank top

[ ] teal

[ ] toes

[ ] tractor

[ ] trampoline

[ ] tropical print

[x] underwater

[ ] waffle cone

[ ] waterfall

[x] water balloon

[x] wheelbarrow

Sunday, July 3, 2016

8th Annual Scavenger Hunt

My daughter has participated in Clickin Moms scavenger hunt since she started it 8 years ago! Though she always was the one to sign up, I would try to click a few off myself, but never enough to #hashtag them or register myself so to be included.

Until this year!

Yep, I am going to give it a try myself. It's 30 days to find 99 things to capture from a list. I don't know how I am going to get some of these, like a sunflare, but doing my best is all that is needed. Sure some of the prizes are encouraging but there are way by far photographers. I do it for the fun and if by chance a prize is earned, WaaHoo!

Check it out and join the fun!

HOW TO PLAY:

1. Gather up your kids, your significant other, and/or your best friend, and let them know that summer just got a lot more fabulous. A wet, wild, sticky, sweet, joyful July awaits!
2. Register. You can find the registration form at the end of this post.
3. Download the list, print it out, stick it on the fridge, or fold it up and tuck it in your pocket!
4. Photograph an item on the list. Pictures may be taken with any kind of camera and processed (or not) as you see fit.
5. Post your photo to Instagram or Facebook with hashtags #ClickinMomsHunt16 and #ListItem (e.g., #waterballoon or #frisbee). Make sure you include both hashtags! Every photo you post of a list item counts as an entry, which means you’re eligible to win whether you post one image or one hundred. However, the more you post, the more entries you receive!

[] fireworks

[] fishing pole

[] flamingo

[] flippers

[] flower chain

[] food truck

[] fresh herbs

[] frisbee

[] gardener
[] giraffe
[] globe lights
[] golden hour
[] grilled
[] headband
[] high five
[] hiking trail
[] home grown
[] horse
[] hotdog vendor
[] ice cream shop
[] inner tube
[] kettle corn
[] kite flying
[] ladybug
[] lakeside

[] lawnchair

[] lemonade stand

[] lighthouse

[] log cabin

[] margarita

[] marshmallow

[] melon

[] melt

[] merry-go-round

[] mini-golf

[] monkey bars

[] national flag

[] outdoor dining

[] palm tree

[] party

[] peaches

[] petal
[] picnic basket
[] pier
[] pineapple
[] pinwheel
[] raindrop
[] red rover
[] roasted
[] rollercoaster

[] sailboat

[] sandals

[] skateboard

[] slip-n-slide

[] soaked

[] splash

[] stars

[] straw hat

[] summer breeze

[] sundae

[] sunflare

[] swim

[] swing

[] tank top

[] teal

[] toes

[] tractor

[] trampoline

[] tropical print

[] underwater

[] waffle cone

[] waterfall

[] water balloon

[] wheelbarrow

Friday, June 17, 2016

I Want That!

Between Facebook and Instagram, not to mention the "I Want That" TV show, a post will show up every now and then with all these great gadgets but rarely do they tell the peeps where they can find them.

What a tease, right!

Since I can be such a google geek, I directed that skill to Amazon, my favorite go to place for things like this. I was pleased to find out that every single item on that list can be found on there. If you have Amazon Prime, you can have all them delivered to your house for free with 2nd day delivery.

Are you curious what items I searched for from a post that had only picture?

Check them out!

Gas Range Protector Liner

Non Stick,Reusable,Wipe Clean,Dishwasher Safe.
Can be trimmed to fit different gas stoves.
Size : 27CM*27CM (10.63"*10.63")
Color: Silver
Package Include: 4Pcs Reusable Silver Gas Range Protector

$8.00

5 Quart Pasta Pot, Orange

Oval design accommodates noodles without breakage
Twist and lock lid for easy straining
Aluminum construction
Nonstick interior for easy clean-up
Stay cool handles

$29.82

Strawberry Cutter

Creates perfectly even strawberry slices.
Equipped with 7 blades for slicing.
Blades are constructed of sturdy stainless steel.
Ideal for cakes, pies and garnishes.
Package Includes: 1*strawberry slices

$5.29

E'Plaza Convenient Sponge Holder

Size: approx 3.3*7.7inch
Material: soft and durable PVC
Easy hanging on all kinds of water faucet. Best choice for storing small items in kitchen, bathroom, sink etc
Water draining, protect from the growth of bacteria, keeping healthy, neat and dry
Package includes: 3 pieces sponge holders + 1 EPLAZA money clip (EPLAZA money clip - Keep your money and card organized without using a bulky wallet)

$10.99

Zenker Stainless Steel Layer Cake Slicing Kit

Layer cake slicing kit contains an adjustable grooved slicing collar, 12" serrated baker's knife and 11" cake lifter

Makes slicing up to 8 uniform layers a "piece of cake"; professional looking results

Easy to use: fit collar around cake, slice layers with extra long serrated knife, separate layers using the cake lifter and fill

Accommodates cakes 10 to 11-inches diameter

$47.98

Perlli - Ice Chilled Serving Salad Bowl

Conveniently keep appetizers, fruits & veggies, dips, dressings cool and protected from bugs with this ice-cooled serving bowl set; foods stay cold for 6+ hours

Made from non-toxic acrylic, BPA free, shatterproof and designed for regular use; rugged enough to transport easily without breaking

Versatile design provides 4 separate appetizer serving sections; remove the bowl divider and it's a perfect serving bowl for salads, cold noodle dishes, and other larger meals

5-piece iced appetizers bowl set includes serving bowl, ice tray, bowl divider with dip cup, 2 serving utensils, and dome lid; 6.5-quart capacity, 11.5" diameter x 9.5" height, 3.1 pounds

Iced serving bowl set convenience features: easy care, dishwasher safe on top rack; spacious snap-on lid; refrigerator and freezer safe; included utensils attach to appetizer bowl

$29.99

Lekue Lemon Press Set

Allows you to squeeze exactly the amount of juice you desire, free of seeds and without risk of splatter

Protects the lemon halves in the refridgerator for maximum freshness

Easy to use: cut lemon or lime in half, place in basket, squeeze, plug spout with stopper and refridgerate for later use

The innovative design of this product has been worth already 2 International Design Prizes

Platinum silicone repels water and germs so, apart from easy maintenance, it guarantees maximum food hygiene and safety

$9.99

Fox Run Spoon Holder

Attach to edge of pot; slide spoon into holder

Keep messy spoons off counter

Heat resistant silicone

Great gift idea

Rooster $3.49

Pig $6.41

Chicken $5.00

Joie Tomato Slicer & Knife

With this tomato slicer and knife you'll create perfect tomato slices everytime
Made of durable plastic
Easy to use; simply place tomato in slicer and slice with knife
Also great for potatoes, onions and more
BPA free; dishwasher safe

$9.72

Hotman Trivet Pot Holder

SPECIAL DESIGN SHAPE - This pot holder with special shape like a spider-man,meanwhile,they has great ability of super pressure resistant like spider-man.

USEFUL ARMS AND LEGS - The iron man's arms and legs are designed so that they bend at exactly the right angle to hold your pot steady and safely.

HEAT RESISTANT POTHOLDER - The hotman is a steel trivet,flexible, non-stick, heat resistant without risking burns,and which is designed to hold your hot pot without damaging the work bench.

EASY TO CLEAN AND HANG - Easily clean it with fresh water, no seams for bacteria to grow, the hotman can be tidied away with no mess - just hang him up with all the other utensils!

GREAT VALUE - He's good for outdoor feasts and indoor dining alike and looks cool and quirky without showing up your other kitchen tools. Commercial quality can be used in restaurants, food shops, catering halls Etc.

$14.95 each

So there you go.

I am not going to say which of these found their way into my shopping cart. I love giving unique gadgets at Christmas. They also make great gift for a Gift Exchange Christmas Party. Yes, I have already been shopping for Christmas! As the family grew, the budget needed to grow with it. The best way I found to soften the blow is to start early and get all the deals you can.

From Our Journey Through Life, to your shopping journey.

Enjoy!

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Flag Day, A 5th Birthday, And So Much More!

June 14, 1777, commemorates the adoption of the United States flag, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.

In 1916, the president of the United States issued a proclamation that officially established June 14th as Flag Day.

In 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress.

If you want to learn more go to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It also commemorates the day our last grandchild was born.

Boy or Boy! From the very beginning I was scared to death of my daughter getting pregnant again. Her last pregnancy did not go well and it was best if she not have anymore children. God had other plans, so on that day when she surprised us with the news, I had to reach deep for faith that it would be okay. I had no idea just what God's plan was. I just felt like a mother bear protecting her young. In no way did I want my fear to cloud her joy, so I gave it to Him, and He gave us this awesome little dude and so much more!

His arrival was not as planned either. I was bouncing back and forth between home and my son. Each week it got closer I got a bit antsy. His mom wanted a natural birth this time and she worked hard toward her goal. I think her Midwife knew all along what could happen but she supported her plan. I believe she had some thoughts of her own and at that right times encouraged some minor assistance with the, "just in case?", added for comfort. It went bad from there, and I mean really bad. The anesthesiologist who administered the anesthesia, administered to much. She had no control of anything, even breathing!

Of course I didn't know what was going on at first. Being outside the room didn't help. Codes are going off. Carts are rolling in. Nurses are coming out and others are rushing in. It was another one of those longest 15 minutes of my life. I finally got to go in for just a few minutes before they whisked her off for a emergency "C" section.

THIS WAS NOT THE PLAN!

Flash back 2 months earlier, I was at a different hospital, waiting for those words from my sons doctor, "We got all the cancer and we saved his leg!" That was the longest 14 hours of my life. Each hour we got updates, but towards the end, he was getting tired of being under, mesh wasn't cooperating, but the doctors didn't give up. 3 hours later he made it to ICU. Prayers were answered.

This time, I sat in that waiting area alone. Pacing and praying. Finally a nurse came and got me but she wouldn't say anything. She guided me to a door, opened it, and finally said, "He has news for you!"

There stood her hubby, a proud new daddy of a son! You see, no one knew if it was a boy or a girl. She wanted this one to be a surprise. BOY! Was he ever!

The prayers then took me on a journey that only God could have guided me through. Remember my post on "What Faith Can Do!" Well here we are, 5 years later. Hope that never ends. Miracles continue to happen. Dreams still move mountains. Silent prayers are still answered and so much more!

Our Journey Through LIFE!