It has been many years since I have wore a dress. To be honest I think the last time I wore a dress was in high school! My husband has mentioned a few times he would love for me to get a few dresses. We have been together almost 12 years, and he has never seen me in a dress! After looking around, I now know why I have no dresses. Do you know how hard it is to find a nice plus size dress? Thankfully, I cam across a few places online, that have some super cute ones. I am thinking about purchasing a few so that I have something nice to wear on those date nights. After becoming a mom, a lot of my energy and attention went to my daughter. It wasn't until she was almost 2 when I realized I had to give my husband some of my attention as well. Now she is 10 and mom and dad are long over due for some dates without her. One great thing about living back up North, is I can just pretty much leave and not have to worry about her, I have my sister and my dad that keep her entertained. What … [Read more...]
Junk In The Trunk
If you're like a lot of other consumers in America then you may have accumulated a great deal of unwanted items over your life time. It's no big secret the need for a more organized waste management system is needed in a lot of areas across the consecutive United States. Landfills are filling up at an astonishing rate. Some landfills have had to start charging consumers by the pound for their items dumped. The entire waste system has become more and more difficult to manage. But some Texas residents may have the solution they have been looking for. Piney Point Village Junk removal will come to your home or business, allow you to specify exactly what needs removed. They will then provide you with an upfront price and your items will be disposed of in a proper ecological manner. Recyclable items will be transported to the appropriate places as well. Busy lifestyles and the increasingly difficult waste system has put some communities across America at a standstill. Forcing them … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe
One great thing about the fall is the colors, and the PUMPKINS! Who doesn't love pumpkins? Growing up my favorite dessert was pumpkin pie. I know certain things in it was not good for me, but pumpkin itself has so many health benefits. So when fall arrives I love to make all those yummy pumpkin dishes. Pumpkin Spice Latte Servings: 2 2 cups milk or non-dairy alternative, such as soy milk 2 tablespoons canned or fresh pureed pumpkin (unsweetened) 2 tablespoons Truvia or sweetener of choice 1 scoop (about 2.5 Tbs) Vanilla Nutrimeal 1 tsp Fibergy Plus 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 shots of espresso (about 1/4 cup) or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee Directions: In a saucepan combine milk, pumpkin and sweetener and stir on medium heat until steaming (you can also microwave on high for 2 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in Nutrimeal, Fibergy, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice, then transfer to a blender and whirl for 15 … [Read more...]
Here Comes Cupid
How many of you go out of your way on Valentines Day for your special love? Every Valentines here I make it a special one, I purchase lingerie, and get the candles out. Splash the room with his favorite fragrance, make him his favorite meal, and kick the daughter out of the house for the night. How many purchase special Valentines lingerie? I think having something new and exciting to wear brings back that spark. We are often stressing most the time about silly things, so when we throw in a little new in the mix it re-kindles our love. Marriage takes a lot of work, and I view this as the work to keep my marriage going strong. Without the extra excitement I think many marriages would fail. If you don't usually do anything special for your loved one on Valentines Day, I suggest you try something new, even if it is a candlelit dinner. Show your husband how much you appreciate everything he does for your family. He deserves it right? What are somethings you do, to show your … [Read more...]
Ten Secrets to a Happy Marriage
Nancy Sinatra sang a song a number of years ago that opened with “We got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout” and went on to bemoan the fact that the fire went out. Yes, a too hot fire will burn itself out quickly; the secret is to have a strong fuel source to keep the fire burning, slowly and consistently. The same is true of a long, happy marriage. How to achieve this? Read on. Make sure you know the person you are marrying There is no magic formula to this; sometimes you can know and understand someone almost immediately, and sometimes it takes a while. But in your heart of hearts, make sure that you truly understand the person that you have decided to be with for the rest of your life. But, believe in love at first sight There is such a thing as chemistry and often we know right away that someone is going to be special. This doesn’t mean that you still can’t take the time to learn about them, and savor the time it takes to gain this knowledge; it just … [Read more...]
Stop Those Annoying Bill Collectors!
How many of you have dealt with collection agency harassment? I am sure many of you have whether it really was something you owed money on, or something you once owed money on and had already made arrangements to pay the debt back. Did you know collection agencies are not allowed to call and harass you? Thankfully there are laws out there to protect us from these collection agencies. These laws were put into place so that we wouldn't be harassed, not so that we didn't pay our debts. I believe if you have a debt you should repay it, however, sometimes it can take a while to pay it back. I know with the current bills I have, it is sometimes difficult to pay back on some of those medical bills we have accumulated. I know I owe those bills, however, keeping my lights on take priority over those bills, and it really does the collectors no good to call and threaten me, they will not get their money back any sooner. Trust me if I could make money grow I would. Unfortunately things don't … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy Hurdles
The economy of America as well as the rest of the world is seemingly on decline. With unemployment rates at an all time high, increases of foreclosures we also see a big increase in filed bankruptcy claims. Bankruptcy can rid you of accumulated debt and provide a means for you to have a fresh start. Bankruptcy attorneys in Utah can help make this process a great deal easier on you and your family. While bankruptcy offers a way out of debt that you don't have the means to pay for, it will also hurt your credit for many years to come. Bankruptcy lawyers in Utah may be able to help with those post bankruptcy credit issues and educate you on a way to overcome or lessen them. If you are filing bankruptcy you need to know all of your options. Educate yourself on ways to raise your credit afterwards, or possibly a way to overcome bankruptcy and refinance your bills and perhaps change your lifestyle. With unemployment affecting many American's a lot of families have been removed from … [Read more...]
How to Get The Best Deals This Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us, but don’t let the expense frighten you, with a little bit of planning and a few tips you’ll ready this year. Embrace Black Friday Yes, Black Friday is an overcrowded crazy time to shop, but great deals are everywhere. Planning is crucial, and creating a game plan with family and friends can help you snatch the best buys. Comb through the newspaper ads thoroughly and split up. Later, meet up with your loved ones for breakfast to have fun reminiscing about the great deals you bagged. Another Black Friday strategy is to stock up on discount items for your gifts. For example, Bath and Body Works generally offers a holiday bag filled with their new products. After meeting a minimum spending limit, you can buy one or more and split it up for your gifts this year. Avoid Black Friday For those of you who just can’t face the insane number of deal hungry shoppers, the internet is another great place to locate amazing holiday deals. You may still need to set the … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Survival Tips
Thanksgiving is just a couple of weeks away and this marks the season of eating. Many Americans will be putting on weight from now right through Christmas and the New Year. During the 6 weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year many people see their weight increase by anywhere from half a pound up to 4-6 pounds. If you have a large family and social circle then no doubt you will be invited to a lot of parties and dinners over the forthcoming weeks. All of these events will focus on food and drink, eating and drinking. Calories will skyrocket and your body will suffer. Although the weight is gained over a short period most people fail to lose the weight. This apparently gradual weight gain is thought to be a contributing factor to long-term obesity which leads to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and strokes. In short, 6 weeks of excess leads to a lifetime of health problems. So, how can you prevent yourself from falling into this deadly trap? Well, you need to … [Read more...]
Halloween Costumes For Plus Size Women
Halloween maybe over with, but who said you need to wait until next year to purchase those costumes! Did you know it is cheaper to purchase products in their off season? With being a bigger girl it is always harder to find plus size Halloween costumes. So I like to purchase my costumes a head of time. With it being the off season there is usually more to choose from. Halloween use to be a kid holiday, however, with the times changing more and more adults are having there little fun with this day as well. Dressing up to go to those awesome adult parties, and even doing those spooky haunted houses, but who said dressing up was just for Halloween. Many children like to dress up for fun. It allows them to be creative and creativity in our children is a good thing. How many of you let your children dress up, and just be them around the house? We do, matter of fact my daughter has been dressing herself since the age of 6, my husband sometimes wonders about her, when she dresses in … [Read more...]
