It seems lately many bloggers are getting infected with these nasty viruses. Within the past month my personal computer has been infected twice, this is due to me entering giveaways, and landing on the blogs infected. This second time around it looks like I may have to do a full system restore. If you are entering giveaways be careful cleaning your computer up after being infected can be pricey. For those that are unsure how to remove viruses from their system, or for those that are not aware on how to back up their information on their computers, and restore to factory settings, this can be a major problem. Having your information backed-up and viruses removed from your system can cost several hundred dollars. Last night as I was entering giveaways my browser crashed, shortly after that is when I got a "Window Restore" virus. These viruses are no fun, in order to remove them, you have to do all sorts of fun things, and once you get them, they hide a lot of your programs. … [Read more...]
The Purpose of Sweetest Day
Do you know what the main purpose of sweetest day was? Sweetest Day originated in 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio. This day was planned by 12 confectioners, which was chaired by a candymaker by the name of C. C. Hartzell. In 1921, the committee handed out over 20,000 boxes of candy, the ones to receive this small treat were orphans, old folks, newsboys, and poor people. The candy was handed out by some big named movie stars such as Ann Pennington, and Theda Bara. After this several attempts to start a Sweetest Day in New York City were made. On October 8, 1922 candy companies even tried to start a "Candy Day" through-out the U.S. September 25, 1937 the New York Times even took out a section under its news and notes area stating the NCA (National Confectioners Association) launched a movement to rank Sweetest Day,with Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Father's Day. In 1940, they launched yet another Sweetest Day, this time more then 10,000 boxes were delivered to about 26 local … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Fudge went South
My sister found a recipe for pumpkin fudge, and everyone talked about how ever so good it was. I wanted to check it out for myself, so I went to the store purchased the items, and got busy cooking this fudge. HAH I cooked it just like it had stated, and well, let's just say it went to the trash. It was more like a sugar taffy, the flavor was awful, and I personally wouldn't recommend it. I think I will keep my pumpkin in cheesecakes. I kept making excuses for why my fudge turned out like taffy, and my husband cheered me up with saying... "It was the recipe not you, probably some bored housewife experimenting in the kitchen" <-- aw isn't he sweet. I will just stick to my awesome peanut butter fudge! Does anyone have a fool proof pumpkin fudge, because I love pumpkin, and I would love to try pumpkin fudge, but something that is actually fudge instead of a soft mess. With the holidays what type of sweet treats do you make? I would love to find some new treats to make that … [Read more...]
How is The Weather Were You Are?
Michigan weather stinks! We went from having a beautiful week, to ending it with cold, and rain. It is currently 42 out, the wind is blowing and it rained all night. I can certainly tell winter is approaching. I can only hope it isn't to bad, I am so not use to driving in snow. Living in Tennessee for 8 years not having to worry about the cold white, wet stuff spoiled me. I mean sure I can drive in it when I have to, but I really don't like to. I may just be locked in the house for the winter. I will sleep the winter away, sound good? Does to me. I have been laid up in bed most the day, because days like this are so blah. I just want to grab me some hot chocolate, snuggle in bed with a book, and not come out of my room until my book is complete. That right there would be the life! However, I have a lot of stuff to do, so cuddling with a book and some hot chocolate has to sit on the back burner. How are some ways you find to motivate yourself when it is just to cold to remove … [Read more...]
Squinkies Boys Giveaway
I have to admit, I am a huge fan of Squinkies, so when I seen they came out with even more and for BOY, I got pretty excited! . They always have cool things for girls but what about the boys, right? Although, I don't have any boys, I do have a nephew and he likes toys too! If you are not sure what squinkies are they're cute squishy toys that come in many fun colors, and shapes. They are made of soft squishy plastic, and contain no latex! My daughter likes to collect them, and that is one thing about the boy squinkies, girls will love them as well! Recently, we received a rather large box of the boy line of Squinkies, and well we like to share so I am giving away the Xtreme Ride which includes 3 squinkies and a package of the Series 3 squinkies. Mandatory: To enter you tell me what you like about the boy Squinkies. Want Extra? 2 extra comments each Become a Google Follower of Dizzy Mommy Chronicles. Follow MommysDizzy on twitter. Like Dizzy Mommy … [Read more...]
Inktastic Review and Giveaway
If you had the option to design your own clothes, or go to the store and purchase already designed clothes which would you prefer? I personally would rather design my own, because it would have been made with a more personal touch. Don't get me wrong they have some cute clothes out there, but I think I could make mine cuter! Recently, Inktastic contacted me about doing a review and giveaway. Of course I said yes. I mean who doesn't love to design their own clothes? Not familiar with Inktastic? Inktastic is a web-based business, their specialty is customized clothing. When ordering from Inktastic you are going to get high quality products. The best part about the company, there is no minimum order! They also offer 30 day no hassle return. One of my favorite things about Inktastic, is they have several images for you to choose from, or you can upload your own images. Customization of their products is also reasonably priced. I ordered a cute shirt, bag, and key-chain for my … [Read more...]
Giveaways coming soon!
I hope everyone has had a great weekend! I will be getting some giveaways up later this evening! Are you excited? Here in Michigan the weather has been nice! So expect the giveaways later tonight, I am about ready to go enjoy the sun with my family. And I made the Pumpkin fudge, however, not my thang! … [Read more...]
Online Drama
Reference Trouble 1 = girl I once was friends with. Trouble 2 = girl I spoke to from time to time. other blogger = a friend of mine for years. I felt the need to do this post for a few different reasons. #1 people like to talk, and tell lies, and we all know there are 2 sides to every story. Let me first start by saying this blog was once OWNED by another blogger. She purchased the domain, she paid the hosting. A girl she was once friends with DID, however, blog here. This other blogger that owned this domain, told trouble 2 several times, she needed to pay for the hosting, at that time she decided she didn't want the site. This was back in April, the minute she seen it had PR she wanted the site back. Keep in mind she never owned it, this other blogger told her if she paid the hosting, and transferred it, she would have no problem signing it over to her. At this time trouble 2's other blog got PR, again she decided she didn't want it... Again it sat, this other blogger new I was … [Read more...]
Shopping in Different States
One of my biggest fusses about living in Tennessee was the prices of food. The prices of food seemed to be insanely high, and there were hardly ever any good sales. I remember when we first moved to TN in 2001, I was bummed that they had hardly any good sales. I know living in Michigan most my life, during the winter months, stores had case sales. During this time you purchased in bulk! They would have boxes of pasta 5 for $1! Did I also mention Michigan has no sales tax on groceries. Tennessee's sales tax is 9%! Not only are the prices of food higher, they nail you with high taxes. The other day I went grocery shopping at one of my favorite stores, Meijer! I personally like Meijer's over Walmart, they have better sales. They have deals such as buy 10 for $10 get the 11th free, this making it 90 cents each. Ragu spaghetti sauce if purchased the case, 5.99 and you get 6 in a case! I also love the stores that sell spartan product. Right now they have certain veggies 2 for .88 … [Read more...]
10 Tips for a Stress-free Holiday
The holiday's can be overly stressful. I know here I try to do everything in advance, so when the day comes I am not rushing. I have learned from past experience, that when you wait until the last minute to get prepared, you are a lot more stressed then if you were to do things earlier, at a slower rate. #1. Make sure to order your Christmas cards early! This will assure you have them when you get ready to mail them out. Waiting until the last minute will lead to your cards not making it to the proper party in time. When I first started sending cards, some didn't received theirs until after the new year! OOPS. #2. Addresses, addresses, and addresses! Make sure to have the addresses of those you are sending cards to, also if you are sending out dinner invites, to this early. Waiting until the last minute might result in you eating a lone. #3. Plan a head. It is always important to plan everything a head of time, this way you can slowly purchase food, and presents. #4. Go … [Read more...]
