Interesting Blog

I just came across this blog called Flipflops and Applesauce. I just looked at the first two pages, but it has some great ideas for family fun. Check it out.
http://flipflopsandapplesauce.blogspot.com

I'm Just Saying

On our way back from Nashville tonight we stopped at a Sonic and had a sandwich. I like Sonic, their strawberry fruit slush is my second favorite drink! You can't beat the price especially if you stop at happy hour--2-4 every day. And the ice at sonic is the best, but the picture of the little chocolate cheesecakes with caramel dipping sauce on the menu looks much better than they taste. So my advice--based on personal experience-- is to save the $1.99 for 3 mini cakes and invest in a bigger, real cheesecake! I'm just saying. . .

A Really Good Read

I'm not usually one to go around endorsing books for others but this is one book I highly recommend.

Happy Thanksgiving

May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs!
~Author Unknown

Christmas Specials at Joel Poston Photography

Our school photographer, Joel Poston, is offering some special Christmas Packages at his studio in Livingston. Call 823-8x10 for an appointment.

Here's the Christmas Price List:
Package A (same pose)
$45.00
1 8x10, 2 5x7 and 16 wallets

Package B (same pose)
$60.00
2 8x10, 2 5x7 and 16 wallets

Package C (same pose)
$75.00
1 8x10, 4 5x7, 2 4x5, and 16 wallets

Package D
$100.00
2 8x10, 6 5x7, 4 4x5 and 32 wallets

Black Friday Wal-Mart Ad

I found this tonight.  Some of you may have already seen it but in case you haven't...here is a chance to get a little head start on your game plan!  I am already planning my attack!   

http://www.scribd.com/doc/8264632/Walmart-Black-Friday-Ad-112808

Rolling out the welcome mat...

I have a new blog for you to read!  I have been thinking about doing this for quite some time now...I hope you will check it out and look for updates to come very soon!   

CLICK HERE

Family Stickers at Pyzam

You can make these family stickers at PYZAM. Thought you might want to try it too! I got this idea from Faith's blog.

Get your own Family Sticker Maker & MySpace Layouts.

I'm Just Saying

Let me begin with a disclaimer: This is not a sermon or a lecture or directed toward anyone in particular—especially not my friends who blog with me—it’s just my opinions and nothing more!

I like to shop—thoroughly enjoy it, but I like to shop in peace. Lately my shopping has been interrupted by cell phone conversations. Loud ones! I have heard people make appointments; chat with their friends and one lady seemed to be making a real estate deal in the dressing room! I don’t want to know these things! Yesterday I stopped at the Dollar General to buy a card for my grandson’s second birthday. I like to read the cards and put some thought into my choice—so I started to the card rack. Passing around a little grandmotherly looking lady who was looking at the Thanksgiving cards I made my way to the end of the rack. (Yes, I know I am a grandmother, too, but I am hoping you can’t tell by looking!) Suddenly I heard a shrill, sharp ringing that for just a second made me think the fire alarm was sounding. No, it was the little grandmother’s cell phone. Now, I know that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover but I would have thought this little lady did not own a cell phone, much less be proficient at operating it. But she did and she had a really annoying ring tone. She proceeded to answer and have a loud conversation with her friend about what they had been doing, how they were feeling and if they were still taking pain medication. I’m just over on the other side of the rack trying to find a card with a big two and nice picture for Parker’s birthday, I don’t want to know all this other stuff, I have a life too but I don’t share it with everyone who happens to be shopping in the Dollar Store when my phone rings! So if you ever see me wandering around a store jabbering into my cell phone for all to hear, you have my permission to remind me to say these words, “I’ll call you back.

Photo Cards for a penny each!

I got this e-mail from Snapfish. If you have your Christmas card picture ready it would be a good time to order!

Get your first set of 20 4" x 8" photo cards for just 20¢ -- that's only a penny each! Choose from over 100 holiday designs that are completely customizable.

Just use coupon CARD08 at checkout to save big on your season's greetings. Hurry, this offer ends November 23!*
* This offer applies only to customers in the United States. Offers may not be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Offer applies only to one set of 4" x 8" photo cards and does not apply to in-store pick-up. Coupon may only be used once. Offer expires November 23, 2008.

Counting the minutes...

Info about the post below this one. . .

I did the photo book at Snapfish and it worked. You have to pay $7.67 in shipping and taxes. I already had an account and some pictures uploaded, so I just put them in the book changed the backgrounds, added a little text and ordered it. The $29.99 was not subtracted until the last step, so keep going when you check out you will see that $7.67 is the final price when you get ready to hit the buy the book button!
Thanks Sally and Oprah for sharing this and I can't wait to get my book.

Free Photo Book from Snapfish--Limited Time

Sally P.watched the Oprah show yesterday, it was about organizing and cleaning. She told me about this offer and we checked it out and wanted to share with you.
During one segment they suggested that you take your children's art work and turn it into a book. You know--all those papers that are clinging to your fridge!
Snapfish is offering a free photo book in conjunction with the Oprah episode, so hurry to this site
http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/20081029_tows_messyhouse/7
Click on Get your free book and follow the directions! Remember this is for a limited time--it must be done by Sunday. It's a 29.99 value!

Helpful Website

Here is a website I found very helpful with organizing and housekeeping. It is www.flylady.com

GENIUS!!!

We are rated as a Genius Blog!   

Didn't we know all along it would be this way!   

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Beautiful Colors

You're right Ms.Delilah, these beautiful colors will all be gone soon so I'm trying to preserve them in pictures!

Fall Carnival

The great folks at Etter Baptist Church are hosting a Fall Carnival this Saturday Night from 6-8:30. Everything is free. . . hot dogs, popcorn, drinks, snacks, games and prizes. They invite everyone to come. I haven't been to their carnival, but I have heard many good things about it and I know the people there always make you feel welcome when you visit their church.

Christmas in November

Don't forget that this week-end is Christmas in November and many local crafters will have booths in the community center on Friday and Saturday. The hours are 9-5 on Friday and 9-1 on Saturday. They always have lots of interesting homemade things!! There is also a door prize every hour.

Autumn Colors

Just in case you were not able to get outside today, here's what you are missing!

According to the weather forecast there will be one more day of BEAUTIFUL weather before the rain comes and all these colors are gone!

A little vent about time
(Is anyone having a hard time adjusting to the time change or is it just me! I want to go to sleep at nine, but then I wake up at 4:00 A.M.!)

A Beautiful Fall Sunset

This picture was taken by my daughter, Whitney, one evening while working at the Sunset Marina. I thought the colors were absolutely beautiful. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

Movie Review

Speed Racer
It was surprisingly good. I would recommend it to anyone who has little boys. Especially if the boys are into cars or racing. John Goodman was in it. I like him. Susan Sarandon did a great job. She plays the mother of Speed Racer. There were no real surprises. It was very predictable. I would rate it a 6 on a scale from 1 to 10.