Where have I been

If you're wondering where I've been; school, home, work and bed. That's pretty much the most of it. I get up, get the kids off to school and then do my studies online. When the kids get home from school it's time to take some time to hang with the kids, visit with the hub and fill in the gap of cleaning.

I personally have 2 blogs, www.blogfully.net and my own space. I go to school and I'm studying to get my Bachelors in writing. I think I do okay for the most part, but because I want to become a really good, well-known blogger; I figured that was the best degree to go for. I'm currently over half way there (yippy!!!).

So what do you do in your spare time? Do you have kids? if yes, are they in school now? Do you miss the chaos that they take with them everyday?

I'm curious.

Cheers to all!
-Barb :)


Back to school- no time to cook for the family

Everyone is either back to school or fixing to start in the next week. With this come late night meals, unhealthy snacks and a lot more “fend-me” nights.

It really doesn’t have to be this hard to make a healthy meal for the family. Fix Quix could definitely help you with this uncertainty of meal time dilemmas. You can still find time to cook with the convenient use of refrigerated cubed meat products that are perfect for everyone.

Fix Quix is new from Buddig and they offer ready-to-eat, high in protein, low fat, low calorie snacks for kids. The cubed meats come in 3 premium flavors; grilled chicken, oven-roasted turkey and smoked ham (or you can get them in variety packs).

Right now you can download a $1.00 online coupon, but it’s only good in Texas, Missouri (St. Louis) and Arizona, so please check out buddig.com for more information on where you can buy these tasty treats. I know that since I’m a Texan, I can tell you that they’ll be available at your local H.E.B. and Kroger stores. In Arizona, you can find them at Albertsons and Basha’s. Last but not least; for Missouri, you could check out places like Shop-n-Save, Schnuck’s or Dierberg’s. Enjoy…hope you’ll enjoy the coupon offer. Till next time, have a great day!!!

I started a new venture

I started something new and I've finally worked it into my hectic life (LOL)...Seriously though; I really think that I can do good with Scentsy since it's the most profitable thus far.

I had my first month anniversary yesterday and have already earned a commission of 126.00. My first party (not knowing enough about the business, yet) brought in over 500.00 and I still have another party to do on the 5th of April...I really think that I can succeed because these are the most ingenious candles ever. You see, there's no wick. They're completely wickless; they have the most beautiful style warmers I've ever seen and there are over 80 fragrances to choose from. These products sell themselves and I'm so happy for that.

If you've ever tried those home based businesses as a consultant and failed miserably over and over again; let me tell you that this will totally change your thoughts on working from home again. I can see the potential already. I got my first two orders about a week after I started and then did a party where every single guest ordered something. At that very same party I had two women book their own parties and one lady spoke about signing up as a consultant as well. How's that for just starting out?

I'm really excited about my new venture and I'm encouraging anyone who's interested to join me. I could always use some new faces and would love to help you along your way to something fresh, new and exciting.

Barb :)

It's been a while

Sorry it has been quite a while since my last post. Although I've wanted to keep up with my blog, I have been swamped with school, kids and the every day hassle with the lack of finances. I'm still entering those great giveaways around the blogosphere (trying to get some wins so that I can have enough Christmas gifts for my kiddos this year).

How many of you are fearing whether or not you'll be able to get the presents your kids want? How about for the things they need like clothes, shoes and other necessary, everyday items?

Let me tell you; I am so stressed out right now. My husbands been working his butt off but with only one person working in the house; it makes it pretty tough to dream. My kids have been asking for some pretty cool things for Christmas and I'm really getting depressed because I don't think that we're (my husband and I) going to afford it this year...ARGH!!!!

I am getting to the point that I don't even have "hopes" of ever getting out of this tiny, little appartment. I can't even begin to explain all of my reasons for the dispare I'm feeling.

We lost our car about 5-6 months ago (it died while picking up our girls from school last school year) and we haven't been able to save the money for a down payment. We are currently borrowing a truck from my husbands friend but I don't know how much longer that will last. The truck is guzzling every penny we earn. Now, it wouldn't be so bad if the weather wasn't constantly changing. When it rains, my husband has to leave work and drive 20 minutes to come pick up the girls (my girls have a low imune system...I don't know what causes that).

Anyways, I'm sure you're not wanting to hear my sappy story. It's irritating and I really want to vent, but I'm affraid that no one is wanting to listen. My hubby has enough on his mind trying to cover bills, feed the family and keep the roof over our heads, so venting to him is not what I have in mind. I do my best at keeping the house clean, kids feed and taken care of and making sure they all feel loved. Sometimes it's just so hard.

Do the holidays make you feel this way sometimes? Don't get me wrong...I have always loved the holidays, its just that every year we promise each other that it will be better and right when it's about to show up at our door again, we realize that it's going to be hard to do.

One more vent please; I think what gets me down the most is knowing I haven't been to a mall in so many years...I haven't had the opportunity to feel "femal-ish" and shop and when I watch these commercials on TV about the perfect gift and I hear my kids (over and over) saying, "MOMMY, I WANT THAT!!!" and I know we probably wont be able to get it for them, it kills me inside. I get so sad when I see people in our complex coming home with bags full of groceries, bags from a day of shopping at the mall on a Saturday when I haven't been out of the house in weeks (except to pick the girls up from school); that just depresses me so much.

I try not to think about what we don't have and concentrate on what we do, but it's hard...it's really hard.

Anyways, I'm sure you've heard enough of my groveling...thanks for reading, just knowing that some one may be reading this post makes me feel a bit better (like someone let me cry on their "virtual" shoulders (LOL).

Thanks for reading, I'll be in a more upbeat mood tomorrow (I hope) :)

Win an Ipod Nano 8GB by Using the Term Bloggeries - Bloggeries Forum

I'm going to start submitting Bloggeries for now on...it's just a fun way to say it, and I must say...if this Bloggeries term goes viral...whoohoo, that'd be pretty cool too!!!!

Become a bloggeries blogger with me; I've just entered the giveaway for an 8GB iPod over at: http://www.bloggeries.com/forum/contests/8671-win-ipod-nano-8gb-using-term-bloggeries.html

Win a New Bedroom Set

Win a New Bedroom Set for Your Sleeping Angel



Okay, so I'm adding my little sleeping angel (s) for a chance to win a new bedroom set...check it out and if you'd like just click on the link above and enter too. It's pretty fun!!!! Ends on October 29th so get to it!!!

NOW: if you'll look on the upper part of the side bar to your right, you'll see my beautiful girl PATIENCE, but that's not all because underneath her is my baby, PIPER.

Enjoy, Barb :)

Giveaway for the little ones

Right now, if you'll head on over to Sage and Savvy you'll have the chance to enter their latest giveaway hosted by Ecogear. Their giveaway is for the cutest back-pack ever.

There are a few ways you can enter for extra entries, but at minimum...just a comment will do (I recommend signing up for her feed just so you don't miss out on any future stuff).

Okay, the giveaway ends on September 11th, 2008, 11:59pm. A winner from all eligible entries will be chosen at randome and notified via email on September 12th and the winner will then have three days to accept the prize.

Valid for US addresses only.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!

So, head on over to SAGE AND SAVVY NOW!!!


Savin Some: This Weeks Giveaway!!

Savin Some: This Weeks Giveaway!!


It's time to head on over to Savin Some once again as Brandy is having a great giveaway for all those necessities we just can't live without!!!!

Prize List:

(1) Air Wick Freshmatic Mini, Lavender fields
(1) 13.5 oz. bottle of Pert Plus Simply Fresh 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner
(1) 11 oz. bottle of Dawn
(1) bottle of Suave Men's body wash
(1) can of Nivea for Men shaving gel
(1) Colgate Total Advanced Clean
(1) CVS liners
(1) 2.3 oz Lady Speed Stick 24/7
(1) package of Huggies Clean Team wipes
(2) Travel size Dove deoderants
(1) pair of Bath and Body Works shower gloves
(1) reusable shopping bag

It's easy as pie to enter...just make a comment on her post with the name of a general product you love and you're in!!!!

For an extra entry, blog about it as I am doing now. The giveaway ends on Friday night, the winner will be chosen Saturday morning!!!!

Savin Some: Super Giveaway!!

Savin Some: Super Giveaway!!


And another super giveaway happening over at Savin Some. You're not gonna want to miss this.

If you are avid about finding things for your children when it comes to learning...this is what I'm talking about. Brandy is offering a starter CD learning kit from Wiggle, Giggle, Learn which helps not only in educating your child, it helps you by having lesson plans broke down for easy planning. The program gives steps and explanations to help.

The prize: a free CD starter package

Again, head on over to Savin Some and get your post in!!!