Computer is down

My laptop is at the shop right now so I will not be on much until it is up and running again:(  Thanks for all of you who voted this past week at the Fantastic Asstastic competition.  The voting for week 3 will start on Thursday so be sure to vote again! 

What are you waiting for??

Hi blogging friends!  Do you want to have a good laugh??  Go here and take a look at all the contestants that are doing the Fantastic Asstastic Challenge.  And please vote for me...im the first one on the list!  I have been getting up at 5am and running!!  So what are you waiting on go check out those buns! 

How cool is this!!

Over at the Nesting Place (which I love) is having a really awesome giveaway!  The Studio by Danielson Designs is offering TWO people 50 dollar certificates to there shop!  The have really awesome customizable signs!  Check out the one I put together, go over and play around and make your own sign!

Vote for me!!

Starting tomorrow (Wednesday the 12th) voting opens over at Fantastic Asstastic Gallery of 2010!  Go over and vote for my butt!  I haven't had the best week but I did drop 2lbs!!  That is eight sticks of butter people!  Wish me luck!

Aveeno Baby

Have any of you tried Aveeno Baby products?  I had the chance to try out the Wash and Shampoo thanks to Buzzagent.  I used this on my two year old son.  I thought it worked great, and was gentle on his skin. He does have longer hair for a boy so typically I use a shampoo that has some conditioners. This shampoo is not a 2-1, but still preformed well with his hair.  This average cost is a little pricey, but Aveeno normally has coupons available through there website.  Here is a link to the Aveeno Baby site.

Guess what???

I am super excited to be receiving my first three awards!!  I actually can't believe I was chosen.  JDaniele4' Mom gave me the Sunshine award and the Happy 101 award.  Then over at Crafty Chic Mommy gave me the Lemonade Stand award.

 

The Sunshine Award is awarded to bloggers whose positivity & creativity inspires others in the blogworld!

The rules for accepting this award are:

• Put the logo on your blog.
• Pass the award on to 10 bloggers.
• Link the nominees within your post.
• Let the nominees know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
• Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award. 

For this award, you are to list 10 things that make you happy, then tag another 10 people.

Ten Things That Make ME Happy-not in any special order
1- My Husband
2- My Boys
3- My family
4- Seeing someones reaction when I give them a gift
5- Finding a great deal
6- Cooking/Baking
7- Shopping alone
8- Crafting, Painting, Blogging
9- Going on vacation
10- Christmas...I don't know what it is about Christmas but it makes me feel happy!

Okay so here are my award winners for the Sunshine and Happy 101...not in any special order:
1- Trey and Lucy
2- Craftaholics Anonymous
3- Make it and Love it

4- Inspiring Creations
5- Thrifty Decor Chick
6- Skip to my Lou
7- Room to Inspire
8- Living with Lindsey
9- Little Birdie Secrets
10- Lil Blue Boo

The award is called the Lemonade Stand Award and it is awarded to bloggers who show great attitude and gratitude. The rules for accepting this award:

* put the lemonade logo on your blog or within your post

* nominate at least ten blogs with great attitude or gratitude

* link the nominees within your post

* let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog

* share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award

Here are my award winners for the Lemonade Stand award...not in any special order
1- Life in the Pitts
2- Krafty Mum
3- Fireflies and Jellybeans
4- Brown Paper Packages
5- Blue Cricket Design
6- All Things Thrifty
7- 320 Sycamore
8- Seventh Smith
9- Sister Stuff
10- Someday Crafts

Check out all the award winners...they all have great blogs!!

Homemade Gummi Candy

Look how cool these homemade gummi's look!!  Over at Skip to my Lou has a great post at how to make them.  All you need is jello, candy molds, unflavored gelatin, and some water.  Click here to see how she made them!

She also has some other great projects listed on her blog...go check them out!!

A few more good coupons

Here are some random coupons that I thought you all might like

This is a 1.50 off WD-40

Hobby Lobby 40% off coupon good through 1/9 on any regular priced product

Yankee Candle Coupon 10 dollars off a 25 dollars or more good through January 30th, 2010
**You can use this coupon at Bed Bath and Beyond**

Go here to get a dollar off Duck brand tape.  Walmart has Duck brand tape priced at 1.08- 1.59.

A special thanks to Mojosaving.com who had these deals listed on there blog.

Bath and Body Works Coupon

I love Bath and Body Works!  I love them even more when they give me free products!  Here is a coupon to get a free travel sized product from there signature collection with any purchase.  These are great for your purse, car, desk drawer, or to give someone as a thank you.  This is good for U.S and Canada stores!!

Challenge number 2 excepted!!

So over at The Lawsons did Dallas! blog she is having a Fantastic Asstastic Photo Challenge 2010.  During this challenge I have to submit photos of my asstastic butt (clothed of course) every week.  There will be a vote to see whose fantastic butt has shrunk the most.  This will go on until you are voted off and a winner has been announced.  Here are the official rules listed on Amy's blog:

The contestants will have one week to improve the look of their rears. Walk, run, count points, find a better camera angle, squeeze yourself into a new set of Spanks--it doesn't matter to me. What matters to me is that you send a follow-up picture one week later. I'll post the new pictures in the Fantastic, Asstastic Gallery, and we'll let the voters decide...Who's ass is the most improved?

The votes will be tallied with technological precision, and the bums that fall in the bottom fourth will be eliminated.

We'll repeat this process on January 13th, January 20th, January 27th and February 3rd--when the Grand Champion will be revealed.  Here is where you can see all the contestants in all there glory this is also where you will be able to vote for us starting next week!!

So without further a do here are my pictures....

 Yes, I know I can't believe I am posting these pictures either!  The first step to change is admitting there is a problem and as you can see my butt is barely fitting in those jeans!

I have lost and gained many times.  Here is what I have learned works for me (when I do it)

Exercise.

Eat healthy, and let your self enjoy some special treats (this is so you don't feel deprived)

Track what you eat- I sometimes forget what little bits or snacks I eat so its important to write it down so I can see it (visual learner)

Weigh-in once a week- same day of the week and a similar outfit

The one thing I learned throughout my ups and downs with weight is to be honest.  If you lie about working out or what you ate you will only be lying to yourself and cheating yourself. 

I have also joined the Sisterhood of the Shrinking jeans.  I am moving my treadmill out of the garage and into my living room.  My husband isn't to excited about this now, but I think he will change his mind once I get going!  I will need everyone's support...so start praying for me!!