Spiffies Winner Announced!

Each name was entered into the drawing according to how many of the three questions were answered. Your name could have been entered up to 3 times, which should give you a better chance at winning.

The winner of the contest posted.....

coffeemom said...
Felicity would love these teeth wipes... she just got in her second tooth :) -- Elisabeth
June 22, 2011 1:15 PM

Congratulations, Elisabeth!

I'll be sending you an email soon!

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Giveaway!

Alrighty, I just got a freebie in the mail and I want to have a little giveaway.

I have a sample of Spiffies (Teething & Cleaning Tooth Wipes).
I have two 4" x 2.75" towlettes. One is apple flavored and the other is grape.

I also have a code to get you a 20% discount at www.Spiffies.com (expires 08/01/11)

Here's how to get your name in the drawing:

1) Comment and tell me how Spiffies may be helpful for you and/or your little one.

2) For more chances, comment with your (current) favorite Bible verse/passage.

3) For even more chances, comment and tell me why this verse/passage means so much to you.

Spiffies Teething & Cleaning Tooth Wipes are designed for use by infants and toddlers ages 3-18 months, when early childhood tooth decay can begin.

The winner will be announced by 12am Thursday, June 23.

Have fun! :-)

Savvy Shopper ;-)

Lately, I've been "totally into" a few things: giraffes, coconut anything, pink (ok, that's just always), yellow and gray, candy apple green, bamboo, kitchen gadgets, silly trinkets, and FREEBIES!! I have a pretty steady flow of freebies coming in the mail, and have a fb photo album dedicated to them :-)

I recently (like a week ago today recently) started working at a new daycare. My "comfort zone" is age 3 and under, preferably in the 1 and under stage. I am currently (and through the month of June) completely out of that zone. I am the lead (and only) teacher in a room FULL (10-11 kids on the average day) of 3-5 year olds. Thank goodness, my previous daycare gave me a pretty good amount of experience working under stress, so the kids I'm working with now don't usually make me want to run away crying...until today. I think I may have yelled 95% of the day. Yesterday, it was slightly understandable because they were coming off of a weekend...today, no excuses. By lunch-time I was pretty wiped (and that's just 2.5 hours into my day!). Typically, food (more specifically: McDonalds) helps brighten my day. Yes, someday I'm going to have to pick a healthier, less fattening day-brightener, but today was not that day. The minute my break started, I called hubby and asked if it was OK with him if I used a little of my birthday money ($25) to go to McDonald's (being sure to explain why). He said it was my money, so if I wanted to that was fine! I'm sure it helps that hubby also works at a daycare (my previous, stress management teaching one)...the man knows what a bad day at work means. I asked for directions to the nearest McDonald's and was on my way! Thirty-five minutes (it should have been WAY less, but I got lost a "kajillion" times) and $8 something later (I know, I know, but it was my birthday money!) I had a little bit of earthly encouragement sitting in a bag on the floor of the car. :-)

I had all intentions of using my birthday money for something useful (new jeans to replace my third pair of "i crawl on the floor at work and it tears up the knees of my pants" jeans, new shoes to replace my current "entire sole is about to fall off" pair, new shirt to replace one of my "wholey shirts", etc).

Hubby went to the gym after work tonight, so I decided to run by Kohls and see if I could find a cute pair of jeans for under $26 while I could still use my "$10 off anything $10 and above, Father's Day" card. I was able to find a cute pair of jeans that were marked down to $14.40 (originally, $48). I paid $4.62 for those jeans, thanks to mark-down price and my "$10 off" card :-D I headed next door to Wal Mart to see if I could find anything for $12 - what was now left of my $25 (after McDonald's and Kohls). At Wal Mart, I found a cute new pair of shoes marked down to $5 (after much searching...can you believe I almost paid $10 something for a different pair 'cause I thought THAT was a steal?!), a new shirt marked down to $3, and a tub of Toasted Almond Fudge ice cream (cause hubby needs some kind of a treat...yes, I'm sure I'll have at least one small bowl)!

I'm so excited! I was able to get new jeans, new shoes, a new shirt, and ice cream for a grand total of $16.30! At Kohls alone, I saved $43.60 on the one pair of jeans!

I can't wait 'till hubby gets home to show him all my finds (and his ice cream)!

My Talented Husband :-)

I'm not sure if I've ever mentioned how incredibly talented my husband is, but...he is. To be honest, he's, to some degree, a "jack of all trades". Hubby is a photographer, graphic design artist, fabulous assistant teacher at a daycare (he's great with kids!), certified personal trainer, a bit of a chef, mechanic, car "modder", etc.

He's currently designing his own spoiler for his Kia Spectra5 as well as designing/installing an oil temp. gauge into the driver's side pillar (the bar that often causes blind spots when turning). Anyway, fortunately, he's taken some snap-shots along the way, so I'm able to show the fabulous progress he's made!

So, hubby purchased the gauge, a new pillar, and the pod that holds the gauge. He cut a hole in the pillar for the wires to be fed through, and bolted the pod onto the pillar.

The pod had to be heated up, and cut down a bit so that it would fit properly on the pillar.

Hubby then applied fiberglass. Fiberglass strengthens, bonds, and forms the object.

So far, looks pretty awful, right? Have faith, it gets better!

For the record, fiberglass stinks (like rotting flowers) and is pretty nasty on the hands. Men (and women) if you intend to use it...I'd suggest some decent gloves and outdoor work.

Once the fiberglass was applied, it was sanded down.

After the sanding, body filler was applied. Unfortunately I don't have a picture of this process. Wish I did, 'cause it was actually pretty fun to watch!

After body filler was applied, everything was sanded down again.

Starting to look better, but there's still work to be done.

Primer was applied. In my opinion, it looks fantastic! :-)

Isn't he talented?! I'm excited to see it once it's done being painted and the installation process begins! We'll have to remember to take some snap-shots so you all can see the end result, too!

Not As Strong As Him

Lord, help me to remember I'm weak, but You are strong. I cannot sing apart from You, for Lord, You are my song...Lord, I need You when the sea of life is calm. Oh, Lord, I need You when the wind is blowing strong. Whether trials come or cease, keep me always on my knees. Lord, I need You. Lord, I need You.

Puppy Love

Well, it has been decided that we want a puppy. I'm terrified of dogs, always have been, but we want a puppy and we think that it would be good for me. I'd like to get a baby and then get more used to it as it grows bigger. Tonight we found this gorgeous husky puppy on craigslist - we're hoping to hear back from the seller soon!!

Long Time No...Post(?)

I know I've been horrible and haven't posted anything in FOREVER! :-(

We got married on November 27, 2010, and after that, life has been busy! We went to the Mall of America for our honeymoon and had a fabulous time! Then we went speeding right into Christmas-time. Since then we've been living in a world of snow and ice and a bit of drama (from work). I am loving married life! It's so great to actually be with my best friend all the time! I love it! It's been a lot of fun to go grocery shopping together, have movie nights together, etc. :-)

We recently got our tax returns back, and we were truly blessed! We were able to pay off different things, save some, and get some extras. Jared suggested I get an iPad for my extra (I tend to not buy things for myself and was having a hard time thinking of something that wasn't for the apartment, or us, but just for me). I got one and LOVE it! Then, I learned that iPad2 is coming out on March 11, and it's being sold for the exact same price I bought my iPad for...uh....what?! So.....I ran and found my receipt and....I was still within the 15 days of "being able to return" my electronic at Wal Mart!!! So....yesterday I returned my beautiful iPad. I'm really looking forward to ordering my new one on Friday :-)

I also got glasses finally :-) I've been wearing my contacts like "all the time" for the past 2 years, and it's good to finally give my poor eyes a rest at night.

Well, that about sums it up! If I think of more, I'll post again :-)

Giving Thanks Challenge

Today I am thankful for family. The past couple years of my life has been quite a challenge in many aspects with my biological family. Needless to say, my biological family isn't really what you'd call a family anymore. God has been so gracious to me, though. He could have left me without a family to call my own, but He didn't. Through Jared, God gifted me with an amazing family! I love them all to death (as I do my biological family). Family truly is a gift from God.

Giving Thanks Challenge

Today I am thankful for my/our new bed. Jared's parents bought us our mattress and box spring set and some of the money from his Nana and Papa got us our bed frame. Jared's dad and a man from church (Terry Girts) went and picked up the bed stuff yesterday and dropped it off at my apartment. When I got home from work last night, I was DYING to set it all up. We also have a gorgeous comforter set (just the one we wanted!) that was a shower gift from a friend from church (Melissa Slayton). So...after about 45 minutes of very difficult labor, I was able to put together the bed frame (without breaking any nails! - I thought I was going to a few times), and unwrap the box spring and mattress from their plastic wrapping. I then drug them into the bedroom and got them (they're queen-sized) onto the bed frame and then put on the new sheets (400 ct. from Nana and Papa for our shower gift) and the comforter set. It looks amazing! I can't wait to jump in bed on Saturday night! :-D

I've attached a few pictures (sorry for the quality, they're from my webcam).

Ignore the horrible "nightstand/dresser" - Hopefully we'll be getting some real stuff soon!

I love the "pretty pillows" - I'm dying to get some Euro pillows so I can use the shams that came with the set. Once we get our sleeping pillows I'll probably use the shams with them when I make the bed, just so it can be pretty. I'm sure that'll wear off after about a week!

It's so BIG!

I Love Pink!

I Love Pink! by Heather Jean Lehman featuring pink tops

Giving Thanks Challenge

Today is day 23 of the challenge. This fabulous idea (I love it, find myself unable to go on with my day without documenting something I'm thankful for!) comes from Leah at South Breeze Farm. Today, I am thankful for the time I have to sit down and spend some time with nobody but myself and God. I'm thankful that I'm running low on gas and that Jared told me to stay home today. (Yes, I miss him, but I need this time - especially when I'm 4 days from my wedding!). I'm thankful that Jared didn't get hurt any worse than he did last night (he smacked his head on a low-hanging ceiling...it hurt him pretty bad). I'm thankful that he was here at the apartment when he hit his head (moving some of his boxes into the storage downstairs...getting ready to move in this weekend!) and that I was able to have him sit down and give him an ice pack, some Ibuprofen, and a big glass of Coke. I'm thankful that I still have an ice pack here that his parents lent me when I had my surgery. I'm thankful that I had the Coke here for him (he bought it fore me a couple nights ago). I could keep rambling forever, likely, but I'll stop. God is so good!!!

Giving Thanks Challenge

Today I'm thankful there are only 5 days left until my wedding. I'm thankful for God's grace. I'm thankful that Jared loves me even when I'm a total jerk. I'm thankful for the opportunity I had last night to remind my parents that I love them. Last of all, I'm thankful that my mom sent the heirloom hankie I was hoping she would send for my wedding. :-)

Giving Thanks Challenge

Today I'm thankful for a free necklace I won on a giveaway on A Little Lovely. Starfish Designs is where the necklace is coming from. I'm so excited! I've been wanting a necklace with a key pendant, and now I'll get one for free!! It's a nice one, too! :-D Isn't it neat how God cares about our little desires? :-)

Giving Thanks Challenge

I just got finished watching "Miracle on 24th Street" with Jared and his mom - I LOVE that movie! Jared went and picked each of us up a surprise - Coke and almond mms and strawberry preserves for me, Dove chocolaltes for mom, and a couple things for himself :-) Earlier I picked up make-up - wedding is a week from today and I was running out of almost everything! I decided to try some new stuff...BAD idea :-( Anyway, I stopped at Wal Mart and got my normal stuff. I just tried to call home and talk to my mom and dad, but didn't get through, so I left a message. That's pretty much my day so far! So I just sat down and was talking to Jared and gasped, "I haven't done my thankfulness thing yet!" He said, "You better hurry, it's 9:11" My reply, 9:11? Really? That's kinda funny (meaning interesting, not actually funny - haha, funny). He said, "Maybe you should us that, like thankful for our freedom or something. At first I brushed off the idea as cute, but the thing is....9:11 on the clock or as the date always reminds me of that day in 2001. I doubt I'll ever forget it. Today I'm thankful for our freedom and hope we never lose it.

Giving Thanks Challenge

Today I'm thankful for the opportunities God puts into our lives to be an example for Him. You know how sometimes people just say things that get under your skin? Sometimes people are just confused or mislead and take a strong stand in their position even though they're in the wrong. Regardless of the situation, sometimes it can be frustrating, but I'm thankful for those times. It's times like these that we can truly show God's love.

Giving Thanks Challenge

Last night when we got to work we were told they didn't need us for the night - a lot of kids are sick right now, so there weren't many kids there. Although it was a downside to miss out on the pay, it was nice to have some time to relax. I'm thankful for the time Jared and I had last night. Got to sit down and watch a movie with almost no interruptions :-D

Giving Thanks Challenge

Wow...17 days into this! Today I'm thankful for everything I've been able to accomplish this morning. I was able to pick up our marriage license, order a corsage, and book our hotel for the honeymoon. I still have time left before leaving for work! Perfect time to spend some time in the Word :-)

Giving Thanks Challenge

Today I'm thankful I'm alive and thankful I'm feeling better. Last night (12:30 am, so it's technically this morning) at work I had a horrible pain in my side and had to go to the ER - thought it might be appendicitis. After being there for 3 1/2 hours and having blood work and a catscan done, they told me they're not sure - my appendix looks like it might be inflamed, but they can't really tell. I'm scheduled to go back for follow-up on Friday, but so far today I'm feeling fine :-)

Giving Thanks Challenge

Today we had some weird issues going on with my credit card/wedding money. We have some last-minute things to do and we need the money. I'm thankful we figured out what was going on!

Giving Thanks Challenge

Today I'm thankful for the fact that we, as believers, always have God. No matter what life may bring us - the good or the bad, we have God. No matter how others may fail us or we may fail others - we always have God. God is what binds us (or at least what should) together. God never fails us. :-)

Giving Thanks Challenge

Today was a gloomy, rainy day. I overslept 'cause I've been sick (still feeling kinda poopy - actually wondering if I'm hypoglycemic, but that's beside the point). I was in a crabby mood throughout most of the day up until around dinner time - it was one of those annoying moods where no matter what people do, it irritates you and it seems as though you have no control over it. I got some sugar in me, and my mood almost immediately changed - Yes, I know my mood/attitude is my choice regardless and made sure to apologize to my poor fiance' for how crabby I'd been. Through all of this, I'm thankful that we were able to get our mattress and boxspring ordered and were able to get a few more things done for the wedding and I'm thankful for God's provision financially, yet again, through a wedding gift, and I'm thankful that 2 weeks from today, Lord willing, I will be married to an amazing man.

Giving Thanks Challenge

I am thankful that I am feeling a bit better today and thankful for my wonderful fiance' - he went and got me chicken noodle soup :-)

Giving Thanks Challenge

I'm thankful for the extra time I had this morning to spend in God's Word. Also, in a roundabout way, thankful for the time of rest I have today - feeling pretty bad, so had to call in to work. I've been exhausted, so this is a good time for me to rest up :-)

Giving Thanks Challenge

Today I am thankful for forgiveness. I'm thankful, ultimately, for God's forgiveness, but also for the forgiveness of others. So many times I do or say stupid things (sometimes unwittingly, but often knowing exactly what I'm doing). I'm thankful for forgiveness and how we can "forgive and forget" and move on with life.