Whats the best way to start off with Spring Cleaning?
Well, there is none! Its no way to start Spring...by Cleaning!! A neat OCD freak thought of Spring Cleaning and it launched forth.
However for me and mine, I always start off in the one room that gets neglected so much. Mine!!
Im in there all the time, so are the kids, other family members, the cat and dog, my boyfriend and friends. Its a nice bedroom if I do say so myself. However, at the end of the night, Im the one "cleaning" up everyone's mess and that's no fun.
To begin S.C, its also always best to start from the inside. Things we want to clean up about ourselves, things that we see the need to change, the things that we and others notice about ourselves that we dont like. So, I always begin my spring cleaning by looking into my own closet and getting rid of things that are negative, even people.
So, its best to clean out our personal closet and then tackle the actual house!
Have a hap happy friday and welcome all my wonderful lovely followers!
A life of three, a mom and twins. Taking life's journey one day at a time!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
SATURDAY!!
I love Saturdays. They seem to be the easiest, longest day and they are very relaxing (sometimes).
Todays Saturday was different. I spent Friday night in the ER with Zeke because his lips turned blue and he had been throwing up all day! It was a rather nasty Friday!
I was irritated with everyone!! Everyone, even my bright, adorable kids and my wonderful boyfriend. I couldnt seem to get it through everyones head to just give me a moment of peace. I felt pulled and dragged in all different directions, simply OVERWHELMED!!
I wanted to cry and just throw my hands up. People would grab the twins but only for a nano second and then let them wonder around by themselves. That irritates me to the fullest!
So, Friday night I call his after hours clinic and they asked me to head into the ER. So, I pack a diaper bag, school work, snack, and my purse, get both our coats on and realize two things....
1. No car (my brother was working late and I didnt want to pick him up_
2. Carseat was inside said gone car (UGH!!!)
So, I turned to my wonderful-yet couldnt stop asking me questions-boyfriend and asked sweetly if he could take me...still a problem...no carseat!! So, I give up and call 911.
Spend 3 hours waiting for doctor, go home because he is actually fine (too much mucous that causes him to throw up)and then get 2 hours of sleep before my friend has to go into the ER and then another 1 hour of sleep before my daughter decides to get into my bed.
so, TODAY, this wonderful, blessed, much needed saturday...I plan on RELAXING (as much as possible).
Oh, and I posted some new pages and some sampels for all my lovely followers (35 now!!)
**Giveaway soon**
Todays Saturday was different. I spent Friday night in the ER with Zeke because his lips turned blue and he had been throwing up all day! It was a rather nasty Friday!
I was irritated with everyone!! Everyone, even my bright, adorable kids and my wonderful boyfriend. I couldnt seem to get it through everyones head to just give me a moment of peace. I felt pulled and dragged in all different directions, simply OVERWHELMED!!
I wanted to cry and just throw my hands up. People would grab the twins but only for a nano second and then let them wonder around by themselves. That irritates me to the fullest!
So, Friday night I call his after hours clinic and they asked me to head into the ER. So, I pack a diaper bag, school work, snack, and my purse, get both our coats on and realize two things....
1. No car (my brother was working late and I didnt want to pick him up_
2. Carseat was inside said gone car (UGH!!!)
So, I turned to my wonderful-yet couldnt stop asking me questions-boyfriend and asked sweetly if he could take me...still a problem...no carseat!! So, I give up and call 911.
Spend 3 hours waiting for doctor, go home because he is actually fine (too much mucous that causes him to throw up)and then get 2 hours of sleep before my friend has to go into the ER and then another 1 hour of sleep before my daughter decides to get into my bed.
so, TODAY, this wonderful, blessed, much needed saturday...I plan on RELAXING (as much as possible).
Oh, and I posted some new pages and some sampels for all my lovely followers (35 now!!)
**Giveaway soon**
Monday, January 17, 2011
Hello Again!!
Its been such a while since my last post. Lots of things have happened!!!
First, my twins have grown. We went to AZ after their yearly checkup and they were above average on their growth and weight! Super awesome! I love being their mom, they amaze me everyday and continue to make me smile no matter what. I do stress out over things and make little things huge but my kids always seem to make things better and oh so...ok.
Second, I have fallen in love with Joel Carpenter and he has my heart. Who would've thought that I would be in love with a man I never thought of as my future mate?! He is simply wonderful and the kids love him so much and yes, he treats them as his own, like he is their dad. I am falling in love with him and its so nice! Ive never been this happy and its amazing!
Third, I joined My Media Savings which pays me to post their coupons or samples on my blog (check out the next page)! I just post pictures and reviews of the samples, however, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE for you all (my lovely followers) to click on the link and help me get a little (yes, little) paycheck and support my sample and coupon habit!
Fourth, I have decided to work from home. Its been really nice being at home and I tried going to work today..it sucked! From clocking in to clockin out. I need to motivate myself a bit more for my Party Lite and start getting some people to host parties, either online or in their home.
I am sorry I havent posted a while and I promise to do better!! Blogging and having followers and being online and blogging and reading other mom blogs and just being a bloggy mom as been so AWESOME and a great relief. So, I leave you this midnight and will post my first sample for you all tomorrow morning..John F. and the next one is Teleflora!!
First, my twins have grown. We went to AZ after their yearly checkup and they were above average on their growth and weight! Super awesome! I love being their mom, they amaze me everyday and continue to make me smile no matter what. I do stress out over things and make little things huge but my kids always seem to make things better and oh so...ok.
Second, I have fallen in love with Joel Carpenter and he has my heart. Who would've thought that I would be in love with a man I never thought of as my future mate?! He is simply wonderful and the kids love him so much and yes, he treats them as his own, like he is their dad. I am falling in love with him and its so nice! Ive never been this happy and its amazing!
Third, I joined My Media Savings which pays me to post their coupons or samples on my blog (check out the next page)! I just post pictures and reviews of the samples, however, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE for you all (my lovely followers) to click on the link and help me get a little (yes, little) paycheck and support my sample and coupon habit!
Fourth, I have decided to work from home. Its been really nice being at home and I tried going to work today..it sucked! From clocking in to clockin out. I need to motivate myself a bit more for my Party Lite and start getting some people to host parties, either online or in their home.
I am sorry I havent posted a while and I promise to do better!! Blogging and having followers and being online and blogging and reading other mom blogs and just being a bloggy mom as been so AWESOME and a great relief. So, I leave you this midnight and will post my first sample for you all tomorrow morning..John F. and the next one is Teleflora!!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Light Up Your Life
Today was a day for business, catching up on school and more business!!! I am a Party Lite Consultant and thats a candle company! I love love love candles and would love to share this wonderful candle adventure with you all. Or you could simply buy some candles and gifts from me! Either or, thats wonderful!!
Today, as I logged in, I noticed 26 followers. I have to tell you all...you've made my day!!! I would like to get to 35-45 followers and then have a HUGE HUGE MAJOR GIVEAWAY!! With CANDLES (of course)!!!
I want to share my Party Lite Candle information with you all and if you want to buy candles, help out a single mom, or simply love candles like me, please check out the sites! Also, right now I am having a Jan Only Sale. Items as low as $4.00!!
Light Up Your Life!
Erika Swift ~~ Independent Party Lite Consultant
Personal Party Lite Page
http://www.partylite.biz/designedcandles
Facebook...two ways to link up to the site
http://tinyurl.com/erikascandles
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Erikas-PartyLite-Candles/169077453113158
My Candle Journey Blog
http://erikascandles.blogspot.com/
Email and #
erikascandles@gmail.com
719-229-3484
Today, as I logged in, I noticed 26 followers. I have to tell you all...you've made my day!!! I would like to get to 35-45 followers and then have a HUGE HUGE MAJOR GIVEAWAY!! With CANDLES (of course)!!!
I want to share my Party Lite Candle information with you all and if you want to buy candles, help out a single mom, or simply love candles like me, please check out the sites! Also, right now I am having a Jan Only Sale. Items as low as $4.00!!
Light Up Your Life!
Erika Swift ~~ Independent Party Lite Consultant
Personal Party Lite Page
http://www.partylite.biz/designedcandles
Facebook...two ways to link up to the site
http://tinyurl.com/erikascandles
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Erikas-PartyLite-Candles/169077453113158
My Candle Journey Blog
http://erikascandles.blogspot.com/
Email and #
erikascandles@gmail.com
719-229-3484
wednesday
So todays idea is re-creating yourself. As I watch others through this time of resolutions, goals, etc, I see the same thing. Loose weight, stop smoking, manage money better, don't eat too much candy. Instead of resolutions, how about changing your life or recreating YOU for you...a better you for 2011?
Maybe with a little change, we'll have the same US but a different person on the inside. Start with that goal of loosing weight..how about just eating healthier, changing the amount you eat. We all don't have time for the gym but ,aybe walking a bit farther or parking farther or taking the stairs. You'll be healthier and have maybe lost weight.
Make a new you for the better and not just resolutions we can't keep past Jan. I hope this helps everyone in my Wonderful Wednesday Idea Block!
Maybe with a little change, we'll have the same US but a different person on the inside. Start with that goal of loosing weight..how about just eating healthier, changing the amount you eat. We all don't have time for the gym but ,aybe walking a bit farther or parking farther or taking the stairs. You'll be healthier and have maybe lost weight.
Make a new you for the better and not just resolutions we can't keep past Jan. I hope this helps everyone in my Wonderful Wednesday Idea Block!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Thank you so much!!!!
A few things have happened last night and leading into this morning! First, I have 16 followers! A lovely jump from the 4 that I had...which was nice as well. The next thing that came to my attention last night was this...
I was nominated to a Stylish Blog Award! How special and flattering this is! I felt so...so...happy to have even recieved this nomination. I'd like to thank the lovely woman who nominated me!
"Super Mom on the Run"
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day and blog time to nominate me!
Here is how the nomination process works:
Here how it works!!!
How It Works:
1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you this award.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Award 15 recently discovered great bloggers.
4. Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award.
Seven Things about Erika S and the twins!
1. I love love chocolate!
2. I wrote a novel called Beauty and her Beast
3. I was on bedrest for my last trimester of being pregnant
4. I taught my son to point to the sky when I ask him, "Zeke, where does God live?"
5. I am a night owl
6. I love to Google
7. I love to eat in bed
These are my nominees:
Please check out these blogs and follow them! They are really neat women and a cool man!
http://365daysasmom.blogspot.com/
http://www.thebookbuff.blogspot.com/
http://mommetime.com/2010/10/16/bloggers-recognizing-bloggers.aspx
http://www.thenilsensnest.blogspot.com/
http://www.tantrumstroublesandtreasures.blogspot.com/
http://babyshopaholic.blogspot.com
http://tabithaharwell.blogspot.com/2011/01/things-ive-learned.html#comment-form
http://www.meganrockenbach.blogspot.com/
http://www.poshtottyspalace.co.uk/
http://www.alittlebiteoflife.net/
http://jatyourservice.blogspot.com/
http://randomsandrants.blogspot.com/
http://happinessontheinside.webs.com/apps/blog/
http://semperfimomma.blogspot.com/
http://shebecamebutterfly.com/
Please check out these blogs and follow them! They are some great reads!!
I was nominated to a Stylish Blog Award! How special and flattering this is! I felt so...so...happy to have even recieved this nomination. I'd like to thank the lovely woman who nominated me!
"Super Mom on the Run"
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day and blog time to nominate me!
Here is how the nomination process works:
Here how it works!!!
How It Works:
1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you this award.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Award 15 recently discovered great bloggers.
4. Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award.
Seven Things about Erika S and the twins!
1. I love love chocolate!
2. I wrote a novel called Beauty and her Beast
3. I was on bedrest for my last trimester of being pregnant
4. I taught my son to point to the sky when I ask him, "Zeke, where does God live?"
5. I am a night owl
6. I love to Google
7. I love to eat in bed
These are my nominees:
Please check out these blogs and follow them! They are really neat women and a cool man!
http://365daysasmom.blogspot.com/
http://www.thebookbuff.blogspot.com/
http://mommetime.com/2010/10/16/bloggers-recognizing-bloggers.aspx
http://babyshopaholic.blogspot.com
http://tabithaharwell.blogspot.com/2011/01/things-ive-learned.html#comment-form
http://www.poshtottyspalace.co.uk/
http://www.alittlebiteoflife.net/
http://jatyourservice.blogspot.com/
http://randomsandrants.blogspot.com/
http://semperfimomma.blogspot.com/
http://shebecamebutterfly.com/
Please check out these blogs and follow them! They are some great reads!!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
my zeke
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Followers
Now, most of you know one of my goals is to have some followers this year. Once I reach a certain amount, or my blogiversary, I plan on doing a giveaway! I have a side business for Party Lite and I think I will do something with candles. I love candles....
I digress...
Back to business at hand...When you have followers, do you really know or even believe that they are following you? How can you tell if they are, if NO ONE leaves a comment? How do you get your followers who follow your page, just so that you'll follow theirs?
I am confused in the following business, but my goal is to really follow all my blogs I follow. Most are moms, one dad (at Tantrums, Tempers and Tears...forgetful me, but nice blog) and I know that I try to follow them all, rereading and catching up on all missed blogs.
I know for blogger.com there is a stats page where you can see the clicks or hits, rather, of how many people checked out your blog. I made myself a goal and a promise that I am going to do everything in my power to follow and read the blogs I do follow.
I believe with that effort, maybe I will get followers who really follow me. Im not too boring and I blog about interesting things and I made it my blog-goal to really be an interesting bloggy mama. I would love to love some followers who want to follow me and read my blog. If you read this, please leave a comment...would love to know if I am interesting LOL
I digress...
Back to business at hand...When you have followers, do you really know or even believe that they are following you? How can you tell if they are, if NO ONE leaves a comment? How do you get your followers who follow your page, just so that you'll follow theirs?
I am confused in the following business, but my goal is to really follow all my blogs I follow. Most are moms, one dad (at Tantrums, Tempers and Tears...forgetful me, but nice blog) and I know that I try to follow them all, rereading and catching up on all missed blogs.
I know for blogger.com there is a stats page where you can see the clicks or hits, rather, of how many people checked out your blog. I made myself a goal and a promise that I am going to do everything in my power to follow and read the blogs I do follow.
I believe with that effort, maybe I will get followers who really follow me. Im not too boring and I blog about interesting things and I made it my blog-goal to really be an interesting bloggy mama. I would love to love some followers who want to follow me and read my blog. If you read this, please leave a comment...would love to know if I am interesting LOL
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