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A Place to Just Talk!!Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.comBlogger508125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-4372162801901371462017-11-01T21:07:00.001-04:002017-11-01T21:08:53.616-04:00Putting Together a Candy Land Trunk or Treat<br />
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Halloween happens to by my 5 year olds favorite holiday, besides Christmas obviously. So this year I decided to volunteer for Trunk or Treat at my his school. I was a little intimifdated and confused about themes as this was the first Trunk or Treat I have ever attended and participated. My son is in Kindergarten and I really want to do something geared to the younger grades but do something everyone would love. Our favorite game to play together is Candy Land so I figured that would be the perfect theme to create. So, I closed my eyes envisioned the game and off I went....</div>
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The first thing I did was search on Amazon for Candy Land Decorations. I came across these awesome <a href="https://www.amazon.com/AnnoDeel-Balloons-Lollipop-Balloon-Birthday/dp/B071WNVPY6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1509582545&sr=8-2&keywords=candyland+decorations">Sweet Candy Lollipop Balloons</a> that we had blown up at a local party store for a small fee. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I also stumbled upon </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eureka-Pepper-Stripes-Letters-845155/dp/B00CFY1Z08/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509583642&sr=8-3&keywords=candyland+decorations" style="text-align: left;">Candy Land Pepper Stripes Deco Letters</a><span style="text-align: left;">. I thought these were key for making a banner because they are the true letters from the game. Its important when recreating something you want it to be familiar with the viewer and for $8.99 these were a score. I used poster board and sprayed the background with glitter paint. I hot glued the letters on the sign and added some candy I made using styrofoam discs and cellophane. I made the large lollipops the same way. I just tied them once at the bottom and bought large sticks from the craft store</span></div>
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For the background we used plastic table cloths right from the dollar store and taped them up and added a plastic flag banner. We used poster board and cut out game pieces. And made the candy land walkway using poster board and regular sized pieces of colored construction paper. We also sprayed halloween buckets with glitter spray paint and flipped them upside down to give the "gum drop" look. </div>
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Grab a few small and large pinwheels and throw them in the mix and roll up some poster board and cover to make look like candy sticks and you will have a complete Candy Land Trunk or Treat that everyone will love. </div>
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Have any questions or need some help trying to tie together your Candy Land themed party or Trunk or treat? Feel free to email me at DanaJustTalk@hotmail.com</div>
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My first Trunk or Treat ever.<br />
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The owner behind the shop is Jordyn. A hard working, SAH Mama to two babes. Stop by Kokie & Co. on Instagram and say hi! SHOP SMALL today!!Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-85129135897111343482016-12-01T08:54:00.001-05:002016-12-01T09:00:43.058-05:00Refresh Hi I'm Dana... I'm a wife to a gorgeous man named Brian. I'm a Mama to a sweet boy named Joseph and a baby girl named Brooklyn James & to 2 bulldog pups Lola + Stella. I seriously have an obsession with kids clothes and moccasins and shopping small. Welcome to my little place where I can Just Talk about being a mommy, my favorite things and everything A to Z.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;"><br />Soooo Happy that Robin Roberts was back at Good Morning America this morning... So great to see that beautiful smile in the morning. She truly is an inspiration. If you want to help save someone's life visit <a href="http://m.marrow.org/">Be the Match</a> and help save a life today!!!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;">What is Be the Match you ask?</span><br />
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Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-19039914339184548622013-02-19T16:19:00.000-05:002013-02-19T16:19:29.762-05:00A little Bit About Me!<div align="center">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;">Where is your mobile phone? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Right on my lap. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;"> Where is your significant other?</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Working hard. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;">Your hair color?</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Blonde</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;"> Your mother?</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">The strongest woman I know. I love her with all my heart </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;">.Your father?</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Your guess is as good as mine.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;"> One favorite thing? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">My iPad. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;">Your dream last night? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">I can't remember.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;"> Your your dream</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;"> goal? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); color: magenta;">To write a children's book.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;"> The room you're in? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); color: magenta;">Joseph's nursery. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;">Your hobby?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">I love to cook and bake for others. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;">Where do you want to be in six years? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: magenta;">Still as happy as i am today. Maybe, just maybe have another baby. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;">Where were you last night? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: magenta;">Home with my hubby and baby. Had sushi dinner with our friend. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;">What you're not? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: magenta;">An airhead. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;">One of your wish list items? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: magenta;">An elliptical machine. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;">Where you grew up? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: magenta;">South Plainfield, NJ </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;">The last thing you did? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: magenta;">Drank a cup of coffee. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;">What are you wearing? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: magenta;">Grey tank top and sweats. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;">Your favorite TV show? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: magenta;">I like to DVR everything... 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Anything Kardashian, the bachelor, Top Chef. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #783f04;">Favorite</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;"> Sports Team. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: magenta;">The Yanks :-)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;"> Your pets? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: magenta;">A beautiful bulldog named Lola. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;">Your computer. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: magenta;">My iPad and a laptop. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;">Your mood? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: magenta;">Happppy and blessed. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); color: #660000;">Missing someone? 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Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-52965980614529788842012-10-06T22:18:00.000-04:002012-10-06T22:18:13.231-04:00My Return!?Wow!!!! It's been a long time since I posted anything! My life has changed so much since I've last blogged. Brian and I got married and we had a beautiful baby boy this past April. I'm thinking of returning to consistent blogging because I definitely do miss it. I also think it would be very therapeutic for me to have something of my own where I can share my beautiful life and vent when I'm frustrated. So keep a look out for me sometime next week. I'm going to start dedicating 30 minutes ever day or every other day while my beautiful boy naps to return to my blog. It'll be good to focus on something just for me these days!<br />
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I will always remember this day so perfectly in my head; like it was just yesterday!!</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/SLyRRK073YI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/VfnkYEOTpkk/s1600-h/twin+towers+9801.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241223790502600066" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/SLyRRK073YI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/VfnkYEOTpkk/s400/twin+towers+9801.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ff6666;">This picture was taken 3 days prior(which happens to be Brian's Birthday) from my friend who was up in a helicopter watching a boat race. It is so eerie to see - knowing now that the building would be gone in 3 days!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">I decided to go into work early that day! I took the 6:50 Express train to the city and arrived at Penn Station in about an hour! I got off of the train and picked up a strawberry scone and carton of OJ for breakfast... ( I was single at the time and much younger) So, when I saw 3 HOT firefighters outside I felt compelled to spark up conversation. We chatted for a minute while I waited for a cab.. i was lazy that day and didn't feel like walking.. Then they got a call and said they had to go.. Little did I know that those firefighters were being called to the World Trade Center because a plane crashed through one of the towers..</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">I decided to give my mom an early morning phone call just to say hello. She was watching the news.. We talked for a few minutes and then I had to go! She was watching the news and mentioned something about a plane crash in city. After we hung up the phone she said she tried calling me back, but the phone line was busy for the rest of the day. She always says she wishes she told me to get back on the train(that's what she tried to call me back, she said she knew somwthing was wrong.)</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">The girl infront of me, waiting for a cab, was stressed because she was late for a meeting at The Trade Center. Little did she know that her being late could have saved her life! There were no cabs in sight so I decided my lazy ass should start walking. I still can remember hearing all of the police and fire sirens as I walked the New York City streets and made my way to my building.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">So as I got to my building on Broadway, I took the elevator up to the 44th floor and when i got off I noticed the building was empty, more empty then usual. As I walked through the halls I came to the TV's and watched as the The Tower burned, smoke pouring out!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">I went to my bosses desk, wrote her a note staing I was in and that I was going to head back to Jersey. I had no idea what was going on - but I new it wasn't good.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">I headed down and out and I hoped in to a cab. The was one of the scariest parts of the day. As I rode alone to Penn Station the cab driver (of different descent) muttered under his breathe and laughed about how "we finally got them" how "we finally did it" how "we finally brought them down." He started speaking another language and began to chant - I started to cry and asked him to pull over.. I wanted out! I paid and got out of the cab and walked the rest of the way!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">I rushed into Penn Station with the rest of the crowd, found my train, boarded and then took a BIG sigh of relief - I was headed back home! I felt safe! Then, all of the lights went out and over the loud speaker a voice came on saying to Exit the train, to walk quietly, and exit Penn Station. I exited the train and saw Police Men and Bomb sniffing dogs everywhere. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">I am not a very trusting person - but for some reason during this chaotic mess i started to talk to this older gentleman that lived in Jersey. He was a lawyer in New York, also on the train with me trying to get home. Little did we know we'd be stuck in the city all day long. He took me under his wing(I was all alone in the city that day) - we sat on the street with thousands of other people and shared his walkman radio to listen to news updates. He even bought me lunch. At one point we decided to walk and as we made our way I will never forget this, he said "look" and pointed as we watched the tower collapse. We watched the smoke pour up onto all of the other buildings! I felt such sadness...</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">I finally made it home on the 5:30 train and headed back to New Jersey.. I rode the whole way with the lawyer I spent the entire afternoon with until he got off at his stop. He is a man I will never forget. Like I mentioned I am not the most trusting person when it comes to strangers; but this man was incredible and really helped me out during this horrible day!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">I often think about 9/11 and those firefighters. I wonder if they made it out ok, I wonder if they were killed...I wonder about the lawyer - I wonder if he thinks of me on that day!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">Do you remember where you were on 9/11?</span></div><div align="center"></div>Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-30573873479862360792010-06-07T19:25:00.002-04:002010-06-07T19:30:06.852-04:00Swagbucks... 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I used to be sad thinking that I was leaving my youth behind that turning 30 would mean I was old...</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">When I think about tunring 30 now I think about the amazing things my 30's will hold... I met the love of my life in my 20's! In my 30's I have lots to look forward to.. Getting married, having babies, traveling, and continuing to grow with the Brian, the love of my life, for the rest of our lives!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">So HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY to me!!!! May my 30's be all I have ever dreamed!</span><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-52676898750208105142010-03-19T15:19:00.004-04:002010-03-19T15:27:39.492-04:00Happy 2nd Blogoversary to me<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S6PPTlj0tpI/AAAAAAAABso/hsntW-PZfsM/s1600-h/blogoversary2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450427909455263378" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S6PPTlj0tpI/AAAAAAAABso/hsntW-PZfsM/s400/blogoversary2.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">I know I've been out of the loop.... I've been soooo busy and I apologize for not blogging more.. But I will say that there are some REALLY great things coming up that I'm going to be blogging about all of the time!! I'm going to be blogging so much you'll be sick of me, lol!!!!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">Things are good, no, things are fabulous... Brian is amazing, Lola is getting sooo big!!! My brother and SIL are going to have a baby any day now.... He was actually do yesterday though I am hoping he holds out for my birthday next week... I will def keep you posted!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">Work is good... Just very busy and really looking forward to my Spring break in a week!! I wish I was going away, though living at the beach feels like a vacation on nice days.. I do plan on relaxing, catching up on much need rest, and Spring Cleaning... Hopefully Bri can steal a day from work so we can do a fun day trip somewhere but we'll see...</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"><br /></span><span style="color:#663300;">Anyway..... Happy 2nd Blogoversary to me!!!! I hope everyone has a GREAT weekend, it's going to be a beautiful one!!!! I can't wait to be outside enjoying this amazing weather!</span><span style="color:#663300;"><br /></p></span>Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-54567188738916102022010-03-04T23:21:00.000-05:002010-03-25T15:28:26.175-04:00Rockin Review<div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S6uzN3zLOEI/AAAAAAAABtA/aI0CkK6mimw/s1600/rock+and+play.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452648824760383554" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S6uzN3zLOEI/AAAAAAAABtA/aI0CkK6mimw/s400/rock+and+play.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">So I was recently lucky enough to receive a <a href="http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=2011&e=detail&selcat=bgb&pid=51903">Fischer-Price Newborn Rock and Play Sleeper</a> from MomSelect. This is a MUST for every Mom of a newborn. This sleeper is perfect because you can use it for them to sleep in at night or to play and relax during the day. All you need to do is give them a gentle push and they will be comfortable for hours! And don't be nervous about the rocking because it does have 3 point restraints that will keep your baby safe and secure while they are being rocked.. I'm sure all the newborns will enjoy that this Sleeper will also allow them to sleep on an angle.</span></div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;">Now we all know that babies, espeically newborns need lots of things. Where ever you go there are things that need to tag along. The Fischer-Price Newborn Rock and Play Sleeper is so light weight and folds almost completely flat that you can easily travel with it, bring it from room to room, or store it in a small area when it is not being used. </span><span style="color:#663300;">Another plus of this sleeper is that it comes with a Toy Bunny for soothing or to keep them entertained!! </span></div><p align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">Soothe, Sleep or Play night or day!!!!! Go get yours today, you'll never know how you lived without it!</span></p><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S6uzJj6SPSI/AAAAAAAABs4/sQt883efu2s/s1600/rock+and+play+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 243px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452648750702017826" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S6uzJj6SPSI/AAAAAAAABs4/sQt883efu2s/s400/rock+and+play+2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div>Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-21665865396330603122010-02-08T07:51:00.001-05:002010-02-08T07:51:00.417-05:00Snow snow go away!!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S29g4LjqrKI/AAAAAAAABsc/FD7L4CX7Ulg/s1600-h/sweater.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435669793550806178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S29g4LjqrKI/AAAAAAAABsc/FD7L4CX7Ulg/s400/sweater.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S29g34kUTFI/AAAAAAAABsU/NdK4HM4jfsU/s1600-h/sweater2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435669788453260370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S29g34kUTFI/AAAAAAAABsU/NdK4HM4jfsU/s400/sweater2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">We got snow here in NJ this weekend..... Good thing her new sweater came to keep her warm!</span></div><br /><span style="color:#663300;">Lately we have been ordering all of our Doggie Stuff from <a href="http://www.drsfostersmith.com/">Fosters & Smith</a>. They have all different kinds of Pet Supplies at great prices! And every time I've ordered I've found free shipping and 5 Dollars off coupon codes online... Sometimes it pays to order </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">online then going to the store! </span></div><span style="color:#663300;"></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">I hope everyone had a GREAT weekend and enjoys the week! THIS time next week I'll be very happy....... I have the day off!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">HAPPY MONDAY</span></div><div align="center"></div>Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-91417881550141403562010-01-17T15:42:00.004-05:002010-01-17T15:46:27.473-05:00And the Winner is......<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S1N2uP8CtBI/AAAAAAAABsM/JUs617Ta4Yg/s1600-h/teething_bling_jewelry.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427812512836006930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S1N2uP8CtBI/AAAAAAAABsM/JUs617Ta4Yg/s400/teething_bling_jewelry.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#663300;">And the winner is, picked from random is Heather C.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">Please email me with your mailing information so I can ship it out ASAP!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">Thanks to all that entered and come back soon for another review and fun giveaway!</span><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-55344274629123838942010-01-14T08:33:00.000-05:002010-01-14T08:33:00.723-05:007 Day Cleanse<div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">So my good friend at work and I have been doing this diet and tomorrow will be day 7!! It's been tough, very tough but was a GREAT cleanse.. My body feels great, I feel great, and it was a good thing to do jumpstart my diet as I'm getting ready to start Weight Watchers. I just want to maintain, eat healthy, and really use it for portion control!! I'm going to be a bride sooner then later and I will want to look fabulous when that time comes... I also want to be healthy and eat healthy which in return will only add happiness, not self hate.. So check out the diet and tell me what you think! It's a little extreme and VERY tough on your belly, but it's good!! If you read through the diet and seem interested either leave a comment or email me. I made a similar, but different, version of the soup that is acceptable to eat on the diet and it was fabulous!!</span></div><p align="center"><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6666;">The following diet and health program was developed for employees and dependents of General Motors, Inc. and is intended for their exclusive use. This program was developed in conjunction with a grant from U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration. It was field tested at the Johns Hopkins Research Centre and was approved for distribution by the Board of Directors, General Motors Corp. at a general meeting on August 15, 1985. General Motors Corp. wholly endorses this program and is making it available to all employees and families. This program will be available at all General Motors Food Service Facilities. It is management's intention to facilitate a wellness and fitness program for everyone.<br /><br />This program is designed for a target weight loss of 10-17 lbs per week. It will also improve your attitudes and emotions because of its cleansing systematic effects.<br />The effectiveness of this seven day plan is that the food eaten burn more calories than they give to the body in caloric value.<br /><br />This plan can be used as often as you like without any fear of complications. It is designed to flush your system of impurities and give you a feeling of well being. After seven days you will begin to feel lighter because you will be lighter by at least 10 lbs. You will have an abundance of energy and an improved disposition.<br />During the first seven days you must abstain from all alcoholYou must drink 10 glasses of water each day.<br /><br />Day One All fruits except bananas. Your first day will consist of all the fruits you want. It is strongly suggested that you consume lots of melons the first day. Especially watermelon and a loupe. If you limit your fruit consumption to melons, your chances of losing three lbs. on first day are very good.<br /><br />Day Two All vegetables. You are encouraged to eat until you are stuffed with all the raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. There is no limit on the amount or type. For your complex carbohydrate, you will start day two with a large baked potato for breakfast. You may top the potato with one pat of butter.<br /><br />Day Three A mixture of fruits and vegetables of your choice. Any amount, any quantity. No bananas yet. No potatoes today.<br /><br />Day Four Bananas and milk. Today you will eat as many as eight bananas and drink three glasses of milk. This will be combined with the special soup which may be eaten in limited quantities.<br /><br />Day Five Today is feast day. You will eat beef and tomatoes. Eat two 10 oz. portions of lean beef. Hamburger is OK. Combine this with six whole tomatoes. On day five you must increase your water intake by one quart. This is to cleanse your system of the uric acid you will be producing.<br /><br />Day Six Beef and vegetables. Today you may eat an unlimited amount of beef and vegetables. Eat to your hearts content.<br /><br />Day Seven Today your food intake will consist of brown rice, fruit juices and all the vegetables you care to consume.<br /><br />Tomorrow morning you will be 10-17 lbs. lighter than one week ago. If you desire further weight loss, repeat the program again. You may repeat this program as often as you like, however, it is suggested that you are allowed two glasses of white wine in addition to the instructions on the program. You may substitute champagne for white wine. Under no circumstances are you to drink any other alcoholic beverages with the exception of beer which is allowed. Any liquor (bourbon,vodka, rum) is forbidden. Cream drinks are especially forbidden. You may have an occasional cordial such as creme de menthe or schnapps, but you must always limit yourself to two drinks. If you wine, drink only wine that day. If you have beer, drink only beer that day, etc. Alcohol adds empty calories to your diet. However, after the first week it will help your digestion and settle your stomach.<br /><br />G.M.'S Wonder Soup<br />The following soup is intended as a supplement to your diet. It can be eaten any time of the day in virtually unlimited quantities. You are encouraged to consume large quantities of this soup.<br />12 Cus of Water, 6 Large Onions, 2 Green Peppers, Whole Tomatoes (fresh or canned), 1 Head Cabbage, 1 Bunch Celery, 4 Envelopes Lipton Onion Soup Mix, Herbs and Flavouring as desired.<br /><br />Additional Comments<br />Vegetables as may be taken in the form of a salad if desired. No dressing except malt, white or wine vinegar, squeezed lemon, garlic, herbs. No more than one tea spoon of oil.<br />You have been given a recipe for the WONDER SOUP which can be eaten in unlimited quantities. This soup is a supplement while you are on the program and it should be a pleasure to eat. Not everyone likes cabbage, green peppers, calory etc. This recipe is not inflexible. You may substitute vegetables according to your taste. You may add any vegetables you like: asparagus, peas, corn, turnips, green beans, cauliflower, etc. Try to stay away from beans (lima, pinto, kidney, etc.), however, because they tend to be high in calories even though they are very good for you.<br /><br />Beverages you may consume while on the program :<br />Water (flavoured with lemon/lime if desired).<br />Club Soda is OK.<br />Black Coffee. No cream or cream substitute. No sugar or sweetness.<br />Black Tea = Herb or Leaf.<br />Absolutely nothing else except the fruit juices which are part of day seven. No fruit juices before day seven.<br /><br />How and Why It Works<br />Day One you are preparing your system for the upcoming programme. Your only source of nutrition is fresh or canned fruits. Fruits are nature's perfect food. They provide everything you could possibly want to sustain life except total balance and variety.<br />Day Two starts with a fix of complex carbo-hydrates coupled with an oil dose. This is taken in the morning for energy and balance. The rest of day two consists of vegetables which are virtually calorie free and provide essential nutrients and fibre.<br />Day Three eliminates the potato because you get your carbohydrates from the fruits. You system is now prepared to start burning excess pounds. You will still have cravings which should start to diminish by day four.<br />Day Four, bananas, milk and soup sound the strangest and least desirable. You're in for a surprise. You probably will not eat all the bananas allowed. But they are there for the potassium you have lost and the sodium you may have missed the past three days. You will notice a definite loss of desire for sweets. You will be surprised how easy this day will go.<br />Day Five, Beef and tomatoes. The beef is for iron and proteins, the tomatoes are for digestion and fibre. Lots and lots of water purifies your system. You should notice colourless urine today. Your allowance calls for the equivalent of five "quarter ponders". Do not feel you have to eat all this beef. You must eat the six tomatoes.<br />Day Six is similar to day five, Iron and proteins from beef, Vitamins and fibre from vegetables. By now your system is in a total weight loss inclination. There should be a noticeable difference in the way you look today, compared to day one.<br />Day Seven finished off the program like a good cigar used to finish off Victorian meals, except much healthier. You have your system under control and it should thank you for the flushing and cleaning you just gave it. </span></p>Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com91tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-17112157442471998022010-01-13T20:44:00.002-05:002010-01-13T20:49:18.524-05:00Wordless Wednesday<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S0536STqNOI/AAAAAAAABsE/VFVGCrnjc5g/s1600-h/18044_1353045144885_1194115513_1063265_5909934_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426406444258440418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S0536STqNOI/AAAAAAAABsE/VFVGCrnjc5g/s400/18044_1353045144885_1194115513_1063265_5909934_n.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#663300;">Lola & Daddy - Sleepy Time</span><br /><br /></div>Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-27457630147817133762010-01-07T07:25:00.000-05:002010-01-07T07:25:00.218-05:00SmartMom Teething Bling Giveaway<div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S0UsyyDNmSI/AAAAAAAABrk/ObGOhD7JkIM/s1600-h/teething.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423790577177958690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 138px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S0UsyyDNmSI/AAAAAAAABrk/ObGOhD7JkIM/s400/teething.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">Let me tell you how happy I am to have had the opportunity to review Teething Bling from <a href="http://www.smartmomjewelry.com/index.asp">SmartMom Jewelry</a>. I have been in touch with the wonderful Amy Maurer Creel who is the Director of Marketing for SmartMom and she sent me some amazing <a href="http://www.smartmomjewelry.com/ecart/">Teething Bling </a>to review and let me tell you this is the greatest thing around for all you moms with precious teething little ones.</span></div><br /><span style="color:#663300;">Teething Bling by SmartMom was inspired by babies who like to hug on jewelry. Teething Bling is made from the same material as many teething toys and is designed for little ones that love to chew. It also looks great on the Mom!!!</span><br /></div><p align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">SmartMom uses only the highest-quality, phthalate-free, federally approved silicone in their Teething Bling line. The material is non-toxic, latex-free, food–safe, even dishwasher-friendly! It is the same silicone used in many other popular teething products and SGS test reports are available upon request. They do however stress that Teething Bling is adult jewelry not intended for children to wear.</span></p><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">Teething Bling is also very popular in Hollywood among all the cool and hip celebrity moms.<br /></div></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423792361463154466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S0UuapB9ByI/AAAAAAAABrs/G7DmrRJTBVc/s400/teething_smartmom.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423793663109987650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S0UvmaCvfUI/AAAAAAAABr8/yIARSemLuug/s400/AliLandry.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423793093878862482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/S0UvFRfd0pI/AAAAAAAABr0/j-w95RJ9I60/s400/traceygoldteethingbling.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><p> </p><p align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">There are so many cool products that <a href="http://www.smartmomjewelry.com/ecart/">SmartMom</a> offers. Donut Shaped Pendants, Coordinating Bangles, Heart Shaped Pendants, Teeting Bling Keychains, & Teething Bling Giftsets and even onsies.... They come in so many different beautiful colors and all pendants hang on a black, silk cord with a breakaway clasp. I recommend these amazing products to EVERYONE.. Your little one will LOVE it, the Bling will keep them busy, make their mouths feel better, and you will look beautiful! They make great gifts for that new mom or a perfect addition to a Baby Shower gift..</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6666;"><strong>NOW for the GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!!!</strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">There will be 1 winner and they will receive 1 Bronze Teething Bling Pendant and 1 matching Bangle.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663300;">****Here is how you can get 6 entries for this giveaway****</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"><br /></span><span style="color:#663300;">To enter the giveaway all you need to do is visit the SmartMom website and tell me what you like on their site and comment on this post and tell me why you'd like to win the Teething Bling. Be sure to leave an email address I can reach you at.</span></p><span style="color:#663300;"><p align="center"><br /><span style="color:#663300;">To receive an extra 2 entires Follow me on Twitter</span> <span style="color:#ff6666;">DANAJUSTTALK</span> <span style="color:#663300;">and Tweet about this giveaway linking back to this post.</span></p><p align="center"><br /><span style="color:#663300;">And to receive another 3 entries Blog about this giveaway on your site or Blog and link back to this post on my</span> <a href="http://dana-justtalk.blogspot.com/">blog.</a></p><p align="center">The SmartMom Teething Bling Giveaway will run until Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 8 pm so make sure you get your entries in!!!!</span></p>Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-49905063898828731082010-01-06T18:36:00.001-05:002010-01-06T19:25:40.344-05:00This Will Be My Year<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/Sz_Y0qsMHzI/AAAAAAAABrc/GqC3Va0pExg/s1600-h/new_year_2010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422290875701796658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/Sz_Y0qsMHzI/AAAAAAAABrc/GqC3Va0pExg/s400/new_year_2010.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#663300;">Happy New Year to all of you! I hope everyone had a very happy and healthy holiday!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">We sure did!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">Brian and I spent the night at our apartment we our 2 great friends. We ate, drink, and laughed.. and a GREAT time was had by all....</span></div><br /><p><span style="color:#663300;"></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">This year I turn 30 and this is the 1st time I can say I'm actually looking forward to it!! I look forward to it cause I just know this is going to me MY year, OUR year.... I feel very blessed and I am excited to see all the good things I have to look forward to!!</span></p><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div>Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-72575238543841116222009-12-15T17:14:00.003-05:002009-12-15T17:17:52.013-05:00Pardon My Apearance<div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">I guess I am having a little technical difficulty with my blog. I have contacted Delicious Design Studio who desgined Just Talk and hopefully she will be able to help!!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">Please excuse my appearance until she can fix this!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">Look out for my review and GIVEAWAY of Teething Bling from SmartMom at the end of the week!!!</span></div>Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-41031943621261727622009-12-09T19:34:00.001-05:002009-12-09T19:38:58.959-05:00Wordless Wednesday - "Bulldog Playdate"<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/SyBC3WRkQsI/AAAAAAAABrU/Lle2t7n4m5k/s1600-h/bulldog+playdate.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413400270738834114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/SyBC3WRkQsI/AAAAAAAABrU/Lle2t7n4m5k/s400/bulldog+playdate.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-71993011164537330852009-12-08T05:00:00.000-05:002009-12-08T05:00:04.662-05:00Sending Thanks it Our Troops<div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">Check out this website <a href="http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html">Let's Say Thanks</a>.</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">It is a great website that gives you an opportunity to send a FREE printed postcard to a US Soilder stationed over seas with just 3 easy steps. Saw thanks to our troops for all they do!! The mission of Let's Say Thanks is to provide a way for individuals across the country to recognize U.S. troops stationed overseas. By submitting a message through this site you have the opportunity to send a free personalized postcard greeting to deployed servicemen and women.<br />The postcards, depicting patriotic scenes and hometown images, were selected from a pool of entries from children across the country.<br />All you have to do is click on your favorite design and either select the message that best expresses your sentiment or draft a personal note. The postcards are then printed on the Xerox iGen3® Digital Production Press and mailed in care packages by military support organization <a class="link" href="http://www.give2thetroops.com/" target="_blank">Give2TheTroops</a>®.To date, more than 12,000 postcards have been mailed to soldiers. With the launch of <a class="link" href="">www.LetsSayThanks.com</a>, more soldiers can expect to receive messages from home.--<br />Xerox is committed to helping people across the nation express their gratitude to our troops overseas. The launch of this program is aimed at reminding them how much Americans appreciate their service.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">Check out this site and send a card this Holiday Season!!</span></div>Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-43843920175790146202009-12-04T05:07:00.000-05:002009-12-04T05:07:00.201-05:00Dear BabiesRUs and your horrible Customer Service<div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">So... this is email I sent BabiesRUs after all the horrible experiences I have had with them in the past few months. I think it's a pretty good email if I do say so myself!!!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff6666;"><strong><em>To whom it may concern:<br /><br />I have been doing a lot of shopping at BabiesRUs lately as my sister is due in March. All I have to say is that I am so saddened and very, very disappointed with your store in the past few weeks! Every time I have tried to purchase something for my sister, at your store or over the phone, there has been a problem and a VERY rude employee at the other end of the situation. Numerous times things have been left out of the bag and I have had to return to the store to pick up the items. When I present the registry they forget to scan it and then I needed to return to the store to return the items and then repurchase them. It i so apparent that your employees do not value your customers with the way they speak to your customers in store as well as over the phone. Having a baby is supposed to be an exciting time for a family! Picking out baby clothes, toys, furniture, and accessories is also a huge part of that preparation. But when it is nothing but a hassle followed by a headache with no one polite to help you it becomes discouraging. I should want to shop at your store, not turn around and go somewhere else to buy gifts because I know I will be treated better. What should keep me coming back with everything that my family has experienced? I thought you should how one of your customers feels!</em></strong></span> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">what do you think? I m still waiting for a response from them... But I won't hold my breathe!! They are such a big company I highly doubt they care about lil ole me!!!</span></div>Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413185850990305097.post-30810154191132888772009-12-03T07:02:00.000-05:002009-12-03T07:02:00.718-05:00Approaching the big 3 - 0<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/SxXap5b4POI/AAAAAAAABrM/sq9m_BROOhg/s1600-h/30.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410470940682763490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 111px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 111px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2sMGYS1uPG8/SxXap5b4POI/AAAAAAAABrM/sq9m_BROOhg/s400/30.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">In a few months I am going to be thirty. There, i said it. I said it and I got it out of the way. This is something that I have been struggling alot with lately!! When I turned 29 I had a little bit of a meltdown becuase I couldn't believe I finally hit the last year in my 20's!! and that was a BIG deal to me!! I called it my early life crisis....I just always figured I'd be alot further along in my life then where I am now.. I thought I'd be in a better job making a TON of money(but don't we all?), I thought I'd be married, and have atleast 1 kid. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">But as I stop and think about it I am really happy!! I have a great home on the beach, wonderful friends, a great family, a beautiful puppy, and an amazing man that loves me with all of his heart!! What more could a girl ask for? I think about it and have come to see that I am very lucky, luckier then some people and I should be very thankful for that!!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">As I stop and think about turning 3o in March and I think about all the good things I have to look forward to and I smile!! I smile because I know that my 30th Birthday is going to kick off the rest of my life and happiness I have to look forward to... Brian and I have been talking more and more about getting engaged which is very exciting for me.. My 30's are hopefully going to bring me an engagement, a marriage, kids, and continued happiness!!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">So I need to stop look at 30 as being old, I need to stop looking back at my 20's and being sad about everything I did and had. I need to focus on my 30's and all the good things I have to look forward to - cause I certainly have a ton to look forward to and that makes me happy and excitied!! </span></div>Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.com5