5 Question Friday!

IT IS TIME FOR FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY!

1. Have you worn the same outfit more than one day in a row?

Sure...it happens.  What can you do if it is laundry day or you need throw something on quick and all you can find are yesterdays clothes  :)

2. If you had to choose any LARGE city to live in, which would it be?

Hmmm...This is tough because I prefer small towns.  But if I did have to  choose I would pick Honolulu.  It would be like being on vacation every day!  Mmmmm I miss sunshine and warmth................

3. Fly or drive with the kids on vacation?

Drive!  We love road trips!  My kids are older, so they don't complain so much about long car rides.  Last summer we went on a 2 week long road trip to Nova Scotia and we all had a blast!  We camped with all our gear in that small trailer!  It was a pain to put the tent up and take down everyday.....We are hoping to buy a camper this year!

4. What is your idea of "spring cleaning"?

I can't think about that now...still doing winter cleaning.  So much snow!  We are still digging out...but now it is starting to melt....arg yuck!

5. What is the best book you have ever read?

The Time Travelers Wife - Audrey Niffenegger - I just loved this book, it is so well written...and way better than the movie.

  Also enjoyed The Notebook by Nicolas Sparks!

And if you listen to Audio books you just have to get Bridget Jones Diary - Helen Fielding.
Omg she is just to funny!  I mean laugh out load..pee pants funny!  I can listen to this book over and over in the car when I drive! 

What are your fave books????

Look what I WON!!!!!

Tara from Just Devine Style gave me this Stylish Blogger Award!!!

Thank you Tara!

I love your blog too!

The rules of the Stylish Blogger Award are:
Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to them in your post.  
Share seven things about yourself.
Award seven recently discovered new blogs.
Contact these bloggers and let them know they've received the award. 

So here is my 7 things  about me!

1.  I break out into song and dance to get my kids attention. This happens daily, sometimes more than once.  The kids now ignore me when I do this, but that doesn't stop me :)

2.  I don't know my phone #...So I have to ask my daughter for it if I am somewhere were I need it.

3.  I have to force myself to eat fruit...I would rather eat veggies instead.  Unless someone else will wash and prepare it...but than some times I take a bite out of a nice apple and think why don't I do this more often?  It is so good!

4.  I love British comedies!  The older ones are the best!  Allo, Allo... some newer ones Black Books, and Coupling, oh and  I absolutely love Doctor Who!!!!

5.  I much rather wear a skirt than my blue jeans...Long or knee length, the frumpier the better!  My daughter also has this love of skirts too!

6.  I drive a very cute purple car...a vw cabriolet!  And it not my first purple car either! 

7.  I am also very good at playing air piano and air guitar...I learned this from my very creative son!  It is so much fun!  You all should try it with your kids!

The 7 blogs I am giving this award to are ...

Candace  author of Candace Creations
Ellie author of A Little of This and a Little of That 
 Katrina  author of  They All Call Me Mom 
 Loree author of The Stitching Chick

Melissa author of The Chronicles of a Rookie Mom
Sarah author of Sugar Bananas!
 Coley author of Dizzy Mommy Chronicles

Enjoy your award I can't wait to read more about you all!

Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova Falling Slowly - ONCE

Once is such a good movie! I love this song!

Cheese Cake Brownies for Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day Everyone! 

 Click on the heart below to find my special Cheese cake Brownie treat recipe! 

 Warning these are addictive!

Five Question Friday!

1. Would you rather be on ABC's Extreme Home MakeOver or TLC's What not to Wear?

I would love to have a house reno!  My house really could use a face lift.  But they choose really deserving families...and I wouldn't want to take that a way from anyone.  I have never seen What not to Wear?  So neither.

2. Do you have any tattoos?

Nope.  But if I did have to choose what I would like...it would definitely be a rose.

3. Do you tell your kids about things you did growing up?

All the time.  

4. If the traffic signal turns yellow, do you stop or speed up?

I practice the point of no return if needed.

5. What's your preference: chocolate or chips?

DARK CHOCOLATE!!!!  With a glass of merlot!  Yummy!

Romantic Movies for Valentine's Day!

 Date night in for Valentines!

Snuggle with your honey this Valentine's while watching a good movie.  Here are a few of my favorite movies perfect for Valentines!  I have included romances, comedy, and drama films.  

Say Anything, 1989 - Starring John Cusack and Ione Skye

I love, love this movie!  John Cusack kick-boxing!  Young love.

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The Notebook, 2004 - Starring Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, Gena Rowlands, and James Garner.

Pure romance!  The book is great too!  Love is timeless.

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Thomas Crown Affair, 1999 - starring Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary

This movie is so much fun! A Drama/Romance, even your guy would like this one!  I also love the soundtrack to this movie! 

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Pretty Women, 1990 - Starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts

I love Cinderella theme films!  A classic fairytale story.

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Overboard, 1987 - Starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

This is a funny film all moms will love!  Dads might get a kick out of it as well. A funny comedy.

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The Painted Veil, 2006 - starring Naomi Watts, Edward Norton

I was unsure about putting this on the Valentines list.  This is an intense drama film about a couple...well I don't want to give it all away...but they sure do have a bumpy ride.  Warning tears will be shed.

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These are some of my faves.  What are some of your favorite movies for Valentines Day?

Thrift Share Monday!

My favorite find this week!  A little kit to make a hooked rug!  This came from a gift shop in Nova Scotia, with an $8.95 price tag, found at my local thrift store for .99!  

Our family drove thought Cheticamp N.S. this past summer.  I saw lots of these little craft kits in all the gift shops in N.S. and did regret not buying one...I was trying to find one at good price  :)  Now I have one!  I am going to make this for my son's Birthday!  It is just so perfect!  I love it!

The puzzle sphere was a find my daughter found!  .99!  She built it and it now lives in the living room!

I also found this Brand new Rummikub still in cello game for $5.  How fun is that!  We already own this game...but it is such a great game I am going to put it in the gift cupboard.

Linking over to Apron Thrift Girl for Thrift Share Mondays, and Her Library Adventures weekly feature "Flea Market Finds".

Thrift Share Monday! - Some Gifts

I buy people used gifts.  I have for many, many years.  Sometimes the recipient knows and other times they may not.  When you are a one income family sometimes you have to be a bit more creative, but I also like to think that we are helping the environment by reusing.

This Weeks Finds

Thrift shopping this past week, I found some gifts for my son to tuck away in the closet for his birthday.  First I found a set of 2 nautical themed glasses(.49cents each!).  My son is really into ships right now!  I know he will just love these!  I will have to find something fun to put inside them!

My son also love story books of adventures on the sea!  So I picked him up this brand new looking book, also found a book for my daughter!  Both looking brand new never read(.99cents each).
Many of the gifts I give children are books!  I can often find brand new looking books at the thrift store.

I found this fun looking board game for my daughters birthday..who happens to be turning 13 on a 13th day!  My kids love playing board games and I know she will just love this one! $1..99

And a gift for me!  This Pyrex gravy boat plate matches a bowl I currently own...maybe one day I will find the gravy boat...but if not I am sure to find a use for this plate!  I just love the print! .99cents

Also found a new looking pair of grey snow pants(4.99) for my son, for next year...you never can have to many sets of snow pants where we live!



Not a thrift find....but worth mentioning, I also found this Make Your own OPOLY game for $11. at my local Winners!  How fun is that!

Linking over to Apron Thrift Girl for Thrift Share Mondays, and Her Library Adventures weekly feature "Flea Market Finds".

Beachbody's RevAbs GIVEAWAY! *CLOSED*

Today I am so excited to offer my readers my very first giveaway! 

RevAbs your 90 day Ab solution!


CLOSED

When the opportunity arose to try out the Rev Abs program, I jumped at it. I am so excited!  I have never had abs!  I watched this video and was very eager to receive this program to review!  I have decided to start this program next Monday!  I have already started watching the dvd's and learning the exercises!  You all need to check back for updates of my success every Wednesday!  The Program looks very doable, as long as you want to do it.  Which I do!  They advertise that anyone can do RevAbs!  Which is perfect!  Cause I am anyone!

 So what is Rev Abs?

RevAbs is a 90 day program, with two phases, each 45 days long.  
Phase 1 is designed to give you the strength and endurance needed to do Phase 2. 
You get  9 routines which come on 7 dvds.
Also included are...
Rev It Up Cardio - This workout is spiced with capoeira moves to burn the fat off your abs and your entire body. (approx. 45 min.)
Anytime, Anywhere Abs - On the road or can't get to your TV? Take this workout anywhere and do it anytime. It only takes 5 minutes.
RevAbs Wall Calendar - This calender tells you what you do on a particular day 
Professional Fat Caliper - A tool to measure body fat. 
Plus, FREE Online Support - FREE 24-hour access to the RevAbs Web site, where you can chat with Brett and other fitness experts, and meet other RevAbs customers!

RevGuide - A Guide which tells you all about the 90 day program!  
Nutrition Guide - A Meal Plan Guide, I have to say I am pretty impressed with the recipes in here. 

Go visit RevAbs for more information!

So now for the giveaway!  One lucky winner will receive a copy of RevAbs.
 
To Enter :    CLICK HERE!

GOOD LUCK!

This giveaway is open to US and Canada. Winner will be chosen randomly. An email notification will be sent to the email address provided by the winner. The winner must respond within 48 hours. Failure to do so will result in being disqualified and a new winner will be chosen.


Ends:  November 24, 2010

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary product exchange for my honest review. The opinions & thoughts expressed are my own. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.

Pomi Reveiw

As a "green" mom I try to find products that are natural and BPA free!

We all know that many of our canned foods leach BPA chemicals.   

Eliminating canned foods takes some work.  But, here is the good news!  There are readily available alternatives to most canned foods like fruit, vegetables and beans.  You can buy fresh, frozen, or jared.  When it comes to tomato's this is my method of "canned" tomatoes.  But being a busy mom sometimes you  don't have time to wait for tomatoes to thaw.  So I was very pleased to find another alternative to canned tomatoes!

Pomi

Pomi is All Natural.
No Fat added.
No Sodium Added.
100% from Fresh Italian Tomatoes.
Packaged in a  BPA free box!
They are chopped, and strained, perfect for all your fave recipes of sauces, soups, pasta and any recipe calling canned tomatoes!
Now how great is all that!

Pomi is available at select Whole Foods Markets, Stop & Shops, Shop Rite, Publix markets, and Hannaford stores. I would call ahead of time to make sure they carry or even ask them to carry it! They are also available in smaller natural, organic or Italian specialty stores.

And now a yummy recipe!  This recipe is from a very good friend of mine!  This meal was shared with 8 people with leftovers...would be perfect for freezer cooking, and great for a potluck dish!


Ingredients

• 3  packages of gnocchi (fresh or frozen) cook as directed (one batch at a time!)
• 1 box of Pomi
• 3/4 cup finely grated parmesan or cheese of choice (even cheddar works, as long as it is tangy and hard)
• 1 cup finely chopped greens (chard/spinach/parsley)
• 1/4 pound of bacon (or proscuitto), diced
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup sweet pepper/celery/carrot, finely chopped

Bring water for gnocchi to a boil. Cook gnocchi as directed.
Meanwhile - fry bacon, until fat is released, drain and set aside. 
Fry onions and vegetables until softened and set aside. 
Add Pomi to pan bring to a simmer.  Whisk in cheese until dissolved completely.  Stir bacon, onion and vegetables back into sauce.  Cover and simmer 2 minutes.
Once the gnocchi is cooked (they should still be firm), drain and stir into sauce.
Garnish with parmesan and parsley.
 Enjoy!


I received a product for the purpose of this review but no other type of compensation was received.  This had no bearing on my completely honest review above.  The opinions and experiences I've shared with this product are my own

My choice Tuesday

 Today I choose...

Girl's Just Want to Have Fun!
I absolutly loved the 80'!  I love the music, the movies, the style, and the colors!  

You wanna know more about me?

Questions:

1. Do you wear socks to bed?
Never!  I hate socks!
2. Do you have any pets?
1 kitty.
3. What topping(s) do you like on your pizza?
red onion, spinach, chicken, feta cheese.
4. What time do you go to bed?
To late...usually around 12.
5. Would you rather get free chocolate for one year or free potatoes forever?
Chocolate!  And I will try my best to last forever  :)  I love dark chocolate!