Win an HP Touchsmart 600 PC at 5 Minutes for Mom

Wow! is all I can say! 5 Minutes for Mom is giving away an HP Touchsmart 600 Computer! I think this is GREAT! Especially since my pc is dying! I totally need this!!!

And, that's not all!

There are 9 blogs who are giving these away (hey - know the other 7 - besides 5M4M and JollyMom?! Let me know in the comments please!) and they're in a sort of competition - the blog that generates the most buzz about these giveaways will win TWO of these PCs!



Head over and check it out!

This contest ends on Dec. 1st!!!

My Black Friday plan of attack

TwitterMoms asked us, "What is your Black Friday plan of attack this year?"

Here's my answer:

I've only gone shopping on Black Friday one time before in my life. But, this year, it's all about to change. There's so many deals this year, how can I pass it up?!

This year, I'm heading to Best Buy, Target, Ross, and Walmart for Black Friday shopping. I may even hit some more stores, depending on how I feel. Home Depot, TJMaxx, Lowe's, Kohl's - I think they're calling my name too!



I've already scoped out what's going to be on sale, and I know what I want to buy. I've got a list and I've checked it twice. I've got coupons ready for the few things that have coupons for it. I've got my Best Buy Reward Zone card!

I'm not a shopper as it is - shocking I know! But I hate shopping - literally hate it! That's why I've never gone Black Friday shopping before! But this year I'm going to do it so I can get the most bang for my buck! First I'll stop at Best Buy because I'm trying to get a laptop, then I'm heading down the road to Target, because my daughter wants a DSi and some games, and my son wants some games for his PlayStation, then I'll head over to Ross, then down to Walmart, and if I'm not too pooped (or didn't get the things I wanted) then I'll head to the others stores I mentioned above!

I'll stay up all night and go out early in the morning to shop, then afterwards I'll come home and nap!

If I don't get to get what I want, there's always Cyber Monday - and that's my favorite!


What is YOUR Black Friday plan of attack?

My top three Green-Living tips

We're still working on becoming a greener family. This includes recycling everything, taking reusable bags to the stores we shop at, and conserving energy.

My top 3 tips for Green-Living are as follows:

1. Recycle as much as possible.

We currently recycle aluminum cans at the local metal recycling center, and plastics we take out to the corner of our street for the County to pick up. You wouldn't believe how much of a difference recycling makes to the environment, but it really does!

2. Use reusable bags.

Those plastic bags that you get at the store are bad news for everyone. They end up in trees, littered everywhere, and even end up in our oceans. I've been using my Joey Totes and other canvas bags that I've rounded up to use to carry groceries, items from the drugstore, and more. They're economical and easy to use! Leave some in your trunk so you won't forget them! I'm lucky that my Joey Totes fold up really small and I'm able to carry them in my purse so that I have them wherever I go!

3. Reduce your electricity consumption.

In my house, all of our heating and cooking is electric. This drains my pocket as well as resources. To combat this, I've put plastic on my windows to keep some of the cold air out and the heat in. I also turn off surge protectors when the items attached to them are not in use.

These changes may seem small to you, but to us, they're making a world of difference. It's also making a difference in our world, one that we can't see right now, but hopefully we will see in the years to come.

Learn more tips for green-living at Lighter. Safer. Greener.

This is a contest shared at TwitterMoms - to read more and enter, please see this post.

The scent of a woman

I was asked by TwitterMoms the following question, If you could define yourself with a scent, what scent would represent you and why?

Here's what I would define as the scent of myself.

A rose.

Why?, you ask. Because a rose smells ladylike and is a classic scent. It's sensuous, timeless, and classy.

And that's me.

I'm classy, ladylike, sensuous, definitely timeless, and more. Of course I'm a bit biased. That's why I'd say the rose is a scent that would define me. And it's one of my favorite scents.

:-)

Head on over to TwitterMoms and answer this question too, for a chance to win a free bottle of Downy Orchid Allure.

Mama's Holiday Wish List Meme

Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme

TodaysMama and Provo Craft are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.

1. What 5 items are on your holiday wish list this year?
I really want a laptop, the Paper Doll cartridge for my Cricut, a Flip camera, a Wii, and an iPod Nano.

2. What is your favorite handmade gift you have received?
A good friend of mine made me a really cute altered book when I was leaving the job we all worked at together. I love it!

3. What handmade gift have you always wanted to tackle?
As a papercrafter, I see all of these great gifts that people make, especially over at Papertrey Ink. I'd really like to make an altered 3D item and give it as a gift. Maybe something like a box filled with homemade treats.

4. What was the best Christmas gift you received as a child?
The best gift I ever received was a Cabbage Patch Doll the year they came out. I wanted one so bad!

5. What items are on your kid’s wish list this year?
My daughter wants a DSi and some games and my son wants a cell phone and some games to play on his PlayStation.

6. What is your favorite holiday food?
For Christmas, I love having Ham and baked mac-n-cheese.

7. What will you be hand-crafting for the holidays?
I'll be making my Christmas cards for all of my loved ones!

8. What is your favorite holiday movie?
I love the movie "A Christmas Story". It's my fave!

9. Favorite holiday song?
I love the song, "The Little Drummer Boy." It's such a great song!

10. Favorite holiday pastime?
Being with family and friends and enjoying each other while enjoying great food! Oh and the football! Love it!!!