I will be off this whole week.. I will fill you in later peeps.... :)

I hope everyone has a great week. I can't wait to catch up with all of you this weekend. ROCK on! People ROCK on!

Lots of luv from me to you!
Grissell

 So as I check comments..... it looks like I have lost a follower... hmmmm interesting... I so wish I knew why.....it stinks not knowing why sometimes...... or who etc...... anyways... I am going to catch ya all next week. BE good and have fun!

Sooo I am going to do Bay 2 Breakers again this year in San Francisco LOL I hope I don't die.... ROFL

IF YOU don't see the pics click home again something is wrong with blogger today UGH! ~Bay 2 Breakers is a 12K ~~ Last year I wore the wrong shoes I was dying at mile 4, my feet and body were cursing me every step of the way... but let me tell ya I was sooo out of shape then.... well the distractions help... participants in full out costumes, naked people LOL, yep I was tramatized at first but I got over it after seeing the 100th naked person.  I think I am desensitized... LMAO.......

This is map of the race

You get to see so much of San Francisco

Just beautiful

This guy and his unique underwear LOL

Us being silly and running from the naked people :D

the octomoms lol

the firemen woo hoo!

People having fun! Lots of peoples along the way partying it up and cheering you on as you pass... pretty cool for someone like me who can't run 2 blocks without needing an ambulance called.....:)...

OK so I am exercising and walking to get my self ready and definitely getting some great shoes this time around. We have about a group of 30 people going this year and our theme is ALICE in wonderland..... so cute! 

I am going to be alice but I am still not sure what to wear.

I am not wearing a full costume.. do you have any ideas?

I am definitely NOT running

HELLO

uh

NO!

LOL

but it is going to be so much fun!

It is in mid-May I can't wait :)

What had happened was....

I am MIA today, yesterday, this week. WHY I dont' know about the others days but today, the inlaws are coming one day early YEP found out at 720 am they will be here at 3. I don't know about you all but I HATE house cleaning with a passion. SO I thought oh ya I got one more day. I can post my book review, mess around online, take the girls to McDonalds and then clean the house ~ I WOULD have plenty of time! UM no! It didn't happen... LOL.... I am so stressed out~! I still have to scrub 3 bathrooms , finish folding and put away THE MOUNTAIN of laundry.... they are going to be here in 30 minutes...

SO ya I am cursing myself out and asking why didn't I do this junk little by little a fews days... CUZ I am me that's why! HELLO! I am always late, I wait to last the minute, and I need to get organized. 

WHEN life throughs you a curve ball...... run around like a LOCA in circles........ and pull your hair.. that is what I did LMAO :D

So I was in a FUNK  until I logged onto facebook and I saw this video....... REALLY great~





So here are my positives:
At least you have clean underwear on and you showered
At least you cleaned up the dog crap left by your dog.
At least the girls are bathed.
At least you remembered to feed your kids breakfast and lunch.

BUT seriously, after watching the video... I smacked myself in the head and said GET over it LOCA........

NEVER give up!

The crafty side I wish to have.... easter baskets wow some creative peeps out there.

I have been searching the web and looking for some cute craft projects to try to attempt LOL.... I so want to be crafty, I do!

I LOVE Martha.. she can make anything, she can cook anything, DO anything. Love her site! Found these cute easter baskets.

martha stewart

martha again

Felt Easter bags yep Martha again!

hostessblog.com

Number 2 hostessblog.com

TOTALLY cute ideas!

SO what do you do for easter baskets?

DO you make them ?

OR

DO you do like me

and go to the dollar store

and fill with candy and stuff?

So what do you do?

How to never look fat again! Yep another giveaway... excited.. I know I am!

The new groundbreaking style-guide from bestseller author Charla Krupp on how to look 10 pounds lighter, 10 years younger and 10 times sexier every day, all year--in summer, winter, at the gym, even in a swimsuit!

How to NEVER look fat again

by Charla Krupp

You'll never get dressed the same way again once you discover:

*smart, easy ways to hide arm flap, a big bust, a muffin top, back fat, Buddha belly, a big booty, wide hips, thunder thighs, and heavy calves-and that's only half the book.

*which fabrics, colors, and styles make women look fat

*absolutely the best shades, shapes, and brilliant buys to make the pounds invisible

*clever solutions for special fashion situations--workout gear, evening wear, and even swimsuits!

*which products, fashions, and services you shouldn't waste your money on

*the top ten tips that will make you look thinner by tonight!

So, if you've ever put on a piece of clothing and asked "Does this make me look fat?" Finally, here is the book that will answer your question.

I was so excited when I received this book. Time after time I always pick clothes that LOOK fantastic on the rack and then take it home, it then becomes a horrific disaster. I want to LOOK good. I want to look better. THIS book is the answer for me. The common mistakes all of us make when purchasing clothes that do make us look fat or in my case fatter! LOL

I LOVE her tips and here is one:

Charla's THINNER BY TONIGHT Tip:

If you have a Buddha belly, get a terrific LBD (little black dress) and wear an amazing necklace.

RIGHT now I think I have a buddha belly.. lol.

I am taking notes lady! Watch out world here I come!

As you know I have been cleaning my closets out and this was a perfect time for this book to arrive. I am getting rid of those types of clothes that make me look fat and keeping the ones that don't. So excited for this next chapter in my life of getting fit, learning what makes me look good, and enjoying life.. Woo hoo! Let's get the party started! Whoop! Whoop!

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Today is World Down Syndrome Day... look at these precious children.. ahhhhh just beautiful follow @reecesrainbow

Today is World Down Syndrome Day!

Every year, on March 21 (to honor the 3rd copy of the 21st chromosome presented in Down syndrome), the world comes together to raise awareness and advocate for people living with Down syndrome.

From Reece's Rainbows website:
I have fallen in LOVE with this little girl. Oh how I wish I met the criteria right now but I don't :(.  LOOK at this angelic face waiting for a home.

Alina (23)

Girl, Born January 28, 2006

"Oh Mama, I have been waiting so long, won't you come for me?"

Our little Alina has brown hair and brown eyes. She was born with a VSD (ventricular septal defect) and also has hypothyroidism. She is doing very well, but should be seen by a cardiologist when she gets home.

Alina has recently turned 4, and is now "at risk" for institutionalization.

Now is the perfect time to start your paperwork for Alina! She can not be adopted from the place she will be sent. She is blessed to still be at the baby house, which is one of the nicer ones. We have had several families adopt from here, and this region is a beautiful place to visit. There are MANY children with Down syndrome and other special needs waiting in this orphanage who can be adopted together.

I have $135 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

13r8o-8

Anastasiya F.

Brothers and sisters no
Date of Birth: May 2007
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Character: Active and happy

This blue-eyed beauty was born at 38 weeks with a strong Apgar score.

She is HEALTHY, with no heart condition.

She can walk on her own and feed herself. She likes to play and throw balls. She understands what is being told to her and follows directions well. She can pronounce simple words. She likes to imitate animal sounds.

I have $437 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

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Happy spring EVERYONE! :)

myspace.com Have a great weekend!~ :) Later,G

Shabby Apple Trunk Show

Shabby Apple Blog

Next Saturday there's a pretty big deal happening in Provo, UT

Have you heard? FREE candy for kids and discounted Shabby Apple dresses!

It's the Shabby Apple Easter Egg Hunt and Trunk Show at the Riverwoods in Provo.

Angel of the week :) Sweet Deliliah........ Follow@reecesrainbow

As you all know already I am a huge FAN of Reece's Rainbow. This organization finds homes for special need Angels. They are wonderful!

There is an adorable little one listed on Reeces Rainbow  (you will need to scroll down to find her) who was born with Larsen syndrome.

She is such an adorable little girl, only 1 year old!

Delilah (23)

Girl, Born March 26, 2009

Sweet Deliliah was born with Larsen syndrome. She does have additional limb deformities, in addition to the typical hand and foot differences common in Larsen syndrome. Hoping to learn more about any possible medical or cognitive needs she has as a result of her genetic differences.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Reece's Rainbow blog featured this story of a mommy blogger blogging about her daughter born with Larsen syndrome.
HERE is a blog written by a mom who is raising her daughter who has Larsen syndrome. She is a beautiful little girl. For anyone who might be considering adopting Delilah, I thought this blog would be an interesting blog to visit. :)

Winners....... Winners....... Winners... Woo hoo! Some giveaways still open LOW numbers

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#2 Pink Hair Momma

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#9 Doreen

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#12 Amanda

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Cherry blossoms, Spring, Teachers..... the memories

Every spring is a reminder of my youth. New blossoms, baby birds, clean crisp air. I love it! Why my youth? With the recent PINK slips given to teachers (23,000) in the state of CALIFORNIA, I got me thinking about those great teachers that made a difference to me.

Everytime I see cherry trees I flashback to second grade and making cherry trees on paper with tissue. I remember the soft pink pieces, elmer's glue, wrapping the paper at the end of my No. 2 pencil, ink, and creativity. I have fond memories of my teachers growing up and the little things in the world remind me SO MUCH of them everyday.

Brooklyn's Botanical Gardens-guestofaguest.com

It kind of looked like this but on paper. You had a straw and some ink and you would blow the ink in any direction to form the branches. You let it dry then place the tissue pieces on the end of your pencil, add a dot of glue and with your pencil place the tissue pieces and let dry.

Martha Stewart crafts

Just not all fancified like the Martha did here LOL...

You get the drift

Martha Stewart crafts

Good Housekeeping blossom craft

I would like to do a special shot out to my teachers who made an impact in my life:

Mrs. Celoni- 2nd grade

Mr. Linch-7th science

Mrs. Harris-8th History

Mrs. Serna-Jr. High PE

Mrs. Ghilarducci-High School PE

Mrs. Glenn-High School Sewing

So many more......

Any of you have a special teacher that TOUCHED your heart?

LET ME HEAR IT

Knowledge is POWER, I think Knowledge can send you right into LOONEYVILLE if you are not careful!

The ticket for the crazy train is on my dresser waiting to be used at anytime. Staring at me. It says don't worry we can leave and go where others are the same and you won't feel like a WEIRDO at all. :)  Paradise...... the paradise for the crazies........

I LOVE to read. I LOVE to watch medical shows, I LOVE to watch what can happen shows. I LOVE to know stuff. ANY stuff.......... some useful and some not so useful.

My downfall.......... THE Knowledge of "WHAT CAN HAPPEN".

THAT's why I say KNOWLEDGE is a ticket straight to crazytown if you are not careful!  YEP! RIGHT there ready to pull you in like a pit of quicksand and never letting go.

You can't breathe, You are paralyzed with fear, and You wish someone would just punch you so you could be put out of your misery.

A simple bump on the head turns into a possible serious fatal situation. Heart is racing. Jeff looking at me like a LOCA and rolling his eyes. You know he really is good for that. Hysteria starts. Body trembling. Then ahhh you speak with the doctor and everything is all GOOD.

Can't ride rollercoast rides.... I use to LOVE rollercoaster rides.... TIME and knowledge has truly made me into a big huge CHICKEN!... why.... Cause I know what MIGHT happen

Knowledge of what happens to the brain while riding a roller coaster, the brain moves , causes a headache, can cause a blood clot.... I know prob a million to ONE but hey I don't want to be THAT one. LOL....

HERE come the rolling of the eyes... Oh ya and when they do make me ride (which is rare and my darn Puerto Rican pride takes over cuz I have to prove them wrong )I am terrified, I am shaking, looking at the nuts and screws thinking OM goodness I am so overweight right now ... I WONDER if this thing can hold me.... I double , triple check the safety thing to make sure that thing is LOCKED... I know I need HELP I do...

I know what can happen!  Thank you information OVERLOAD

Then there was having baby number 4.... done this before... but this last time I was horrified... I read up on the statistics of fatalities, what could go wrong, how risky this surgery, yada yada yada....... yep CRAZY I know... thank goodness my mom saw my worry this last time.... and whispered to me I was the same way. You are going to be alright! I promise.... Awwwww thank you mom.....

WHY do I do that! Seriously, why do I want to know EVERYTHING.

THEN there is riding an airplane... I am terrified... my teens laugh at me cuz they can see it in my face..... they tease me.. say what was that! LOL.... big meanies..... WHY cause I know what might happen!

When I was young and dumb, it was great I rode every ride known to mankind, Climb trees, jump from trees, NOW after having kids.... I am scared of everything.

When they want to do something... all the scenarios run WILD in my head... CAUSE I know what can happen.

HEY does anyone know if they have a pill for that! LOL......Cause seriously this is annoying! LOL.....

Rock on peeps!

Later,

G

Look at this little ANGEL.. isn't she beautiful..... Follow@reecesrainbow

Meet Marie! Isn't she just adorable. I found her on Reece's Rainbow's website

Marie, (d7ar-9)

Girl, Born February 2006

This little blondie has such a gentle smile! She was born 2/2006.

She is in a very risky situation now as she may have to transfer to a different institution very soon!

She is developing well and becoming more independent. She has arthrogryposis which affects her lower limbs. She is able to move around without assistance by crawling. She is always smiling and is a happy little girl. She likes to be pushed on the toy trucks. She can crawl up the slide on her own and goes down on her tummy. VIDEO AVAILABLE!!

$3000 AGENCY GRANT AVAILABLE

2 trips
1st trip, Both parents for 5-7 days
Wait 2-3 months for court
Both parents travel for 2nd trip, one can leave after 4 days, the other waits 10-25 days longer
This particular region *often* waives the 10 days, but parents must be prepared to stay if not
No family size restrictions
Both parents must be younger than 60 years
Total program and travel fees under $30k
Fee includes a $500 orphanage donation

Married couples and single mothers may apply

Lisa Trinh, Waiting International Children Program Specialist
Children's Home Society and Family Services | | ltrinh@chsfs.org
1605 Eustis Street / St. Paul, MN 55108 | chsfs.org

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS LITTLE DARLING. Head on over to the site  you can find her here

Want to help! Blog, tweet, facebook,donate, buy Reece's Rainbow merchandise, email... maybe someone you know can help her.


Grissell

Yep it is official I am the worse MOTHER of the year...

The votes have been tallied and verified. Ok I own it! I am trying really hard to be this perfect mother and improve my parenting skills. I also said I would work on my mouth! Yes, my potty mouth! I don't know if you noticed but I don't use many curse words in my posts for the last 4 months, PROUD of me I know you all are. :)

FAILED..... at home..... I try believe me I try....... years of throwing in those word here and there like adjectives for everything. SOMETIMES I don't realize I use them and sometimes well let's not talk about those times. LOL   IT is habit , a bad habit! THE norm in my circles, the language of choice most of the time.
I AM WORKING on it! I am seriously I am! I beat myself up so much and then I end up crying like a baby. UGHHH anyways to the funny story of why I am a bad MOTHER!

My 4 year old has started to repeat a phrase that I think she thinks is NORMAL speech , yep to my horror. WTF phrase... I KNOW horrible right! She starts Kindergarden in AUGUST!! OMG I am freaking out! Can you imagine her in class. I am so embarrassed so I am trying not to use the word.. I AM trying! I always explain to her that is isn't a nice word. IT is a bad word. A really bad word and I am sorry for saying that... OK so it has been working I haven't heard her say it as much!

Wheww right!

NOW get this! This stabs me in heart! OH my goodness!

My one and half year old................................says FK    ..... I died! I lay my head in shame!
At first I thought she was saying DUCK, nope my 4 year old confirmed it! When she says mommy she is saying.. and then she whispers it in my ear!

FAIL@!!!!!!!!!

All week I am trying to correct the word by saying OH you see a duck! OR a frog  or a ANYTHING

ANYTHING but that word! Yes anything but that WORD.......

SHE KEEPS saying it! She doesn't say it in response to anything just says it!

MY 4 year old just shakes her head and she that is a bad word... you can't say that! My 1 1/2 year old just giggles and continues playing having no clue of the COMPLETE HORROR I feel inside!

Has this happened to ANY of you EVER? EVER?   ok if not just make it UP CUZ I feel like DOO DOO!! PEOPLE.... complete pile of DOO DOO!!!!!

Please pray for me , I mean ALOT! I need it in more ways then you will ever know!

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Angels of the week~ Just beautiful girls.....Follow @reecesrainbow

From Reese's Rainbow blog:
Meet Valerie

Born October 4, 2002

"My name means RAIN"

Little Varsha is one of the prettiest little girls

you will ever see!

She is 6 years old and unfortunately, has had at least 2 adoptions fall through for various reasons. We are anxiously seeking a family to adopt her quickly.
Varsha is a healthy, happy little girl.
Varsha came to the orphanage in October 2002. The police had found her at a bus stand in East Delhi. According to doctor’s assessment she was one day old. According to the doctor, Varsha was born prematurely at 28 – 30 weeks. Initial days she suffered from dehydration, hypothermia and neonatal jaundice and pneumonia. Her weight during that time was 1.1kg. She had to be hospitalised for a week Her chromosomal check showed that she is a Down syndrome child. Bottle-feeding was introduced in the month of November 2002. By end of November her weight was 1.75kg.
On 7th March 2006, Varsha took her first 5 steps on her own! She followed a few instructions like ‘hold the napkin’, give it back’ etc. She was able to use a spoon to feed herself with ice cream.
She started going to a special school in April 2007. She enjoys her school. On holidays it looks like she missed her school. She spends 5yrs in the school. 5 days a week. Varsha loves to dance. She also loves to drum on her toy drum or tables etc. She has beautiful silky hair. She helps in dressing up and wearing her shoes. She follows instruction most of the time.She shows affection. She seeks attention. She loves to be carried. She needs big hugs from her caregivers.

At present her weight is 14kgs; height is 100.5 cms and HC is 44cms
Varsha is going to be a blessing to any family who is able to adopt her. She is clearly doing well in a "family" setting, loves school, and will be able to adjust quickly to her new adoptive family.

•Married couples only
•Must be married a minimum of 3 years
•No spouse over the age of 48
•No more than 4 children at home
•Child should become the youngest in the family, if possible
•Both parents travel, one trip, 7-10 days
Please contact Tami Davidson at Dillon International for more information.


FROM the Poppies Blog: Check her post out and see what you can do for this gorgeous girl.

Her post:
So, please meet, Victoria or Vika as she's affectionately called. She's beautiful, isn't she? She is definitely an orphanage favourite and well, if I'm honest, she's mine too.

Oh you have no idea how I wish the words in that sentence 'she's mine' didn't just refer to the rest of the thought, 'favourite'. I wish she really was mine!

If I didn't live in the UK I know I'd already be in the process of adopting her.

I absolutely long to be this girl's mum but knowing I can't be, I grieve and long for her to have a mum that will love her and care for her and give her all the hugs and loves and cuddles I give my own Little Poppet.

So, I'm hopeful that you will all help me find her a family. If you have facebook, I hope you'll send your friends here to learn about her. If you are on twitter I hope you will follow me @PoppiesBlooming and RT all my tweets about her. If you have email I hope you will send an email to everyone you know telling of this little Russian girl that needs her forever family. She already has £4793 in her fund already so what a brilliant help towards the cost of her adoption!

WANT to become 21.3.10 Prayer Warrior

From the reece's rainbow site:
"Choose ONE child with Down syndrome from our site and harness the POWER of FACEBOOK and your BLOG to raise grant funds for that child."

For more information please check out Reece's Rainbow blog and Website.

Want to help spread the word, blog , tweet, donate, purchase merchandise  here from their site or pray these children find a home soon.

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THANKS for stopping by. Have a great weekend!

Grissell

So half my life is OVER! ... I just found it out....... I know so sad :(

Why don't you just hit me over the head right now will ya...... just do it!...... You ripped my heart out!..... Let's just get it over with already!@ Yep you read the title correctly! I was reading of all the new things inside the COSTCO, things they have coming to their stores and I started to read an article about a 40 something mom who started a website..yada yada yada what I thought was going to uplift me since I just turned the big 3-8....then

I read it........

Because women who are 40 begin to reflect back at their lives since HALF their lives are OVER! @##$%... I couldn't get past that sentence... WHAT THE HECK half of my life is OVER..... my life is half over, OMG half my life is OVER!.......

pic: google search reddragon62

I was like dang it I can't even read the COSTCO book without having to think about the complexity of life. REALLY!... I just wanted to relax and check out the OVERSIZED boxes of CHEETOS that could last me a few months..... AND I had to go and read this.... seriously what a bummer.

I never thought of that EVER, really  I never did....

THE whole day I was like dang

HOW did time go so fast? ...............
Am I happy where I am?
Did I accomplish everything I said I would?


What would Phil do from MODERN family if he had the same question? Hmmmmmmmmmmm now that would be a great episode......

I have been in a FUNK ever since........... Dang it COSTCO!!!

I will get over it! I just need to suck it up..... suck it in... suck it out everywhere, while we are at it... lift it up spin around and clank my feet together.. AND find my happy place..... LOL.....Funny how alittle thing can cause such chaos....

PASS those cheetos will ya.... I got some serious thinking to do here!

Random thoughts, I have very LOW number of entries of some of giveaways.. ENTER odds are good... :)

Good Morning Everyone!

I am behind in annoucing winners for 3 giveaways.... I need a book for dummies on how to post the random.org pick  LMAO... I know... I am still learning. If I can't figure it out then you will just have to take my word for it :P

I finally cleaned up the master bedroom no need to submit me to HoARDERS tv.. ahhh now I am finalizing the closet and looking online for things I like that are affordable.

As for Laundry... urghhh the thing sure multiplies by the hundreds.. I just did laundry, folded , put them away.. and IT IS LAUGHING at me right now CUZ it's back! Darn you!

My exercising.. hmmmmmm I have been doing something everyday but probably not enought to make a difference... LOL... baby steps people  BABY steps! :D


I hope everyone has a great day and I can't believe it is thursday already and March. Wow time just flies so fast.

Thank you EVERYONE who stops and gives me comment LOVE... puts a smile on my face.  IF you want to enter my giveaways click the giveaway tab and enter GOOD LUCK

Much LOVE,
G

Great time with the familia...... trying to be wordless but sometimes it can be impossible for me LOL

Ok So I am late posting pics from my birthday with my sisters

LOL....... cuz....... I hate taking pictures now that I am bigger in size...

So please excuse the double chin shot of me

THAT is all I had LMAO.......

HAPPY birthday to me! Last month woo hoo! You're old :)

My sisters took me to get a pedicure and then

we went to dinner at this restaurant

where they prepare the food in front of you.

The food was really good

Atmosphere fantastic!

My sisters minus one who was I don't know where but they

are going to KILL me because I didn't get approval for this

PIC and it may mean war.... LMAO

THIS WAS Yesterday

at my parents house :)

My dad tickling my lil princess

Hello I am posing! LOL

My supermodel :)

Lil" Princess and her cousin

Later,

G

Sweet Angel Layla Grace..... passed away this morning... oh how my heart breaks

I cannot stop crying... I read a post on facebook.... that she had passed away this morning. It wasn't until last week I was introduced to the story of this beautiful little girl.... I feel sick and my heart hurts and I didn't even know her..... but it doesn't matter..... I feel so sad....

She was 22 months, I believe she had neuroblastoma. She passed this morning.

HUG your children everyone and be thankful.

Want to know her story:

On twitter: @laylagrace

Their website: http://www.laylagrace.org/


God Bless this little girl and her family

Amazing how smells bring back so many memories

Yesterday I was at a Scentsy party smelling all of the different varieties they had. All of sudden I smell one I can't remember the name and it smelled of roses. I got a quick flash of Easter, age 8, at my mother's aunt's house looking for eggs. She had these row of roses before you entered her home.. and the aroma of pink roses filled the air... kind of freaky! I can't remember what I ate this morning or where my keys are but I could remember with great detail this fun and excited part in my life.

Another smell I love and bring so many different memories flooding back is Coconut oil. I remember my teenage years of tanning on the roof baked in baby oil and going to the beach with my family. Or the first time meeting Jeff. Those little things we forget with such a busy life. Time flies by so fast!

My ultimate favorite smell is and don't laugh. The perfume Exclamation. YEP I love it. I am so glad it is still available. I like to wear sometimes to remind of my younger years of fun, dumb, and the amazing. It brings back the 80's and 90's for me which were a fantastic time in my life. I loved every minute of it! :)

I wish I could bookmark ALL the special things in my life with smells so when I get older I can return and live them all over again!

Do certain smells open the flood gates for you? Let me know and leave a comment.

Later,

G

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Mmm chocolate!

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Horizon Organic Milk Plus DHA Omega-3 is fortified with a natural, 100 percent vegetarian and sustainable source of DHA - a safe, wholesome, delicious way to bring more of this important nutrient into your family's diet.

I have always been a great fan of Horizon's Organic Chocolate Milk boxes when visiting my favorite Coffee shop! Everytime I get the girls a box of either vanilla or chocolate.

I am very excited to purchase the chocolate milk plus DHA Omega- 3's for home and I hope they are available in the milk boxes because they are easy to take on the go. Because as a mom EASY, Health benefits, and Happy kids makes for a HAPPY MOMMY! :)

Visit http://www.horizonorganicdha.com/ to learn more!


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2 coupons would be for a free half gallon of

the Horizon Organic lowfat Chocolate Milk with DHA Omega-3

and 2 coupons for $1 off a half gallon of the same milk

Both of the winners will get 4 coupons

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I was given this opportunity through the product review place. I will receive 4 total coupons 2 coupons would be for a free half gallon of the Horizon Organic lowfat Chocolate Milk with DHA Omega-3 and 2 coupons for $1 off a half gallon of the same milk from Horizon Milk to review. I was not paid. These opinions are my own. Thank you for the opportunity!