08/27/12 - Time Flies...say Thank You!

It is amazing how much time has gone by since my last post. Life is still an adventure and I'm loving it.

Today I was honored and flattered in a blog post: "How are you feeling?!?" over at the Discovery Educator Network blog. What a humbling and enlightening experience, but I need to make sure I thank the people and places who made it possible. So, here are my top 10 Thank You's!

1) My parents - especially my mom. She's such a creative spirit. I remember her turning almost any day into a holiday and creating fun mementos for me to commemorate events in my life.

2) My husband, for loving me through the drama and mama stages of my life. He lets me be who I am and still loves me...even when I'm singing silly songs and organizing the pantry by box height and color.

3) My kids. They are the epitome of fun and creativity. I love them.

4) Kind over Matter!!! One of the best websites/blog/cool stuff sites ever! Go there...you'll just feel better!

5) Mrs. Moses. That is not her real name, as we have nicknames for each other, but she always shows her passion, love, and free spirit. Much Love!

6) Our team secretary. This girl is one of the most positive people I have ever met! You would never know some of the life challenges she is facing. Life is always better with a sticker on it!

7) Music...(and Pandora). It is amazing how music can change my mood. Try it, you may like it! Feel free to bust a move.

8) Friends and others who look out for me. Props to the peps who tough it out though the great and not so great moments of my life. You all rock!

9) Gmail/Facebook/Pinterest - Yes, this technology tri-fecta helps to keep me connected to those who I can not physically touch, but will always be close at heart. Keeping the lines of communication open with increased sleep deprivation. Gota love it!

10) Green Lights - Thank you Mr. Green!

Yes, it has been a while, but I am forever grateful for many things in my life. Things that make me who I am today. Things that make me want to share the "Love".

What are the things that make you thankful? Who helped to shape the person you are today?

Thank you!  :)

06/18/2011 - My Other Middle Name - Yard Sale

As I am getting older, I'm trying to really identify what my passions are in life, especially having kids. Small children tend to take the focus off of ones self and you can lose track of who you are and what you love. I currently have a short list of things that light me on fire with the passion of an addict. Today, I was in rare form...100 degree temps did little to break my focus. Today was a special day...Saturday....YARD SALE DAY!

Don't get me wrong, not every yard sale is worth drooling over. In Nevada, I have found only about 1 out of every 5 is good. I don't want to look at people's over priced junk. You seriously think someone is going to buy your tattered, stained, and ripped bowling towel for $5? PASS! I've seen it all!

Today I only went to one sale, twice. Yes, it was that good. Honestly, if I knew they were having it again tomorrow, I'd show up again! The sale was listed on my favorite web page for sales: yardsaletreasuremap.com
It is AWESOME! Try it some time! It pulls all the sales from Craig's List and more! (More details about how to have a sale later, as I love to have sales too!!!)

Anyway, it was close to the house, well organized, and they wanted stuff to move...I took the kids and started to hunt. The Superkids were doing great, but I knew they wouldn't last and it was getting hot fast! Our first trip I spent a whopping $5.

I knew I needed to go back and rescope it out....and this was the kicker...While looking through the kids clothes one of the ladies working the sale handed me a garbage bag and said, "fill it, $5"! Now I've been given a small box and told $5, but a garbage bag?!@$!!! The icing on the cake...the clothes was in mint condition and amazing brands! Fox, Hurley, Under Armor, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Keen, Adidas, Nike, Polo, Ecko, Land's End, Ann Taylor, Guess, Children's Place, Melissa & Doug, Disney Store and MORE!!!! The books and toys were in beautiful shape too!

So, what did I get for $17?

 No, Not just the "In the Box" train set and 2 mint hard cover "Chicka Chicka" books.....

Boys clothes....

More books, 2 amazing 4x4 trucks, Games, Soccer Gear, and Sports Wear...

 Girly Clothes, Dance Leotards, Tutus, Ballet Slippers, Tap Shoes...

 & More...

 & MORE!

 And I just realized I didn't get any of my yoga mats, videos, books, or a few other things in the photos.

Oh well.

Yes, this is how I shop. 

The pair of pink Keen's in the front alone would have cost 2x what I paid for everything. 

I'm guessing about 170 pieces for $17....SCORE! 

Thank you!

11/07/2010 - Day 07 Someone who has made your life worth living for.

Hmmm....someone who has made my life worth living....Lots of people make my life worth living every day! My husband, children, family, friends, co-workers...even random people who I meet during the course of my day help to make my life worth living. A mile can go a long way! It is the little things, to me, that make each day worth it. As the saying goes, "I may only be one person in the world, but I could mean the world to one person." Each day we never know how far out reach really extends. Let it be gentle. Enjoy your day!

04-29-10 - Inspiring Thursday

So I'm using Thursdays to showcase other blogs that have inspired me....here's a great one:
MIX, MINGLE, GLOW -

How I Celebrated My Birthday (aka 38 Random Acts of Robyn)

This was amazing....I need to do more RAOK's!