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| You Are Not a Cheapskate |
 You're generous when you can be, and you never cheat anyone out of what they deserve. If you have the money, you enjoy splurging. But you never overspend. |
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March 29, 2008
Saturday Social #4
Today's Saturday Social Question:
Are you a procrastinator?
My Answer:
Yes. I will be the first to admit it to! For example... this blog entry. I could have written it at so many different times during the past week, yet I didn't. And here I am now at almost 11 am posting it... and now I am late! OOPS! So now you know why I have dubbed myself the Queen O' Pracrastination!
This week I am tagging... Laura!
Saturday Social Rules:
- Post your answer to the Saturday Social question(s) in your blog. Be sure to put in a link to who tagged you too!
- Come back, sign Mr. Linky and why not leave me a comment too ;)
- Tag your friends... better yet, tag a stranger (what better way to meet someone new!) You can tag 1 or 100, it is up to you. The more you tag, the more you will meet.
- Visit other Saturday Social participants by clicking their names in Mr. Linky!
Hopefully when all is said and done you will have met some new bloggers, gained a few new readers and had fun!
Happy Socializing!
March 26, 2008
Crickets Chirping...
I am dusting off the ol' blogging keyboard here. I haven't had a whole lot to say as of late. We are on to yet another cycle of TTC. This is cycle #17! Yikes! That is a big number it seems... I had some basic bloodwork drawn and all is normal. I will meet with the doctor next week and hopefully discuss a game plan. I assume they will want to get some tests done on DH and then we will go from there.
On a side note, it is exactly 28 days until Mikey's 2nd birthday! Time sure has flown by!!!
March 22, 2008
Let's Play!
Type in your letter in the "Your Guess" Box. Keep guessing letters until you solve the puzzle or lose! Have fun!
Hangman
Hangman
provided by The Free Dictionary
March 21, 2008
Saturday Social #3
Today's Saturday Social Question:
What is your favorite holiday and why?
My Answer:
I have always loved Christmas! When I was little it was because I loved to get presents! As an adult, I love Christmas because it means spending time with my family. I love to see the look on other's faces when the open the gifts I gave them, especially niece and nephew and my son too!
This week I am tagging another blogger I have never met... Shauna!
Saturday Social Rules:
- Post your answer to the Saturday Social question(s) in your blog. Be sure to put in a link to who tagged you too!
- Come back, sign Mr. Linky and why not leave me a comment too ;)
- Tag your friends... better yet, tag a stranger (what better way to meet someone new!) You can tag 1 or 100, it is up to you. The more you tag, the more you will meet.
- Visit other Saturday Social participants by clicking their names in Mr. Linky!
Hopefully when all is said and done you will have met some new bloggers, gained a few new readers and had fun!
Happy Socializing!
March 19, 2008
What's Your Celebrity Baby Name?
| Your Celebrity Baby Name Is... |
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March 17, 2008
Mikey is such a Toddler!
March 14, 2008
Saturday Social #2
Today's Saturday Social Question:
How do you like to spend your free time?
My Answer:
When I am not cleaning up after my little Toddler Tornado, I like to spend a lot of my free time on the internet talking to friends, blogging, surfing and watching videos. When the weather is nicer I love to spend time outdoors enjoying the weather.
This week I am tagging another blogger I have never met... Lara!
Saturday Social Rules:
- Post your answer to the Saturday Social question(s) in your blog. Be sure to put in a link to who tagged you too!
- Come back, sign Mr. Linky and why not leave me a comment too ;)
- Tag your friends... better yet, tag a stranger (what better way to meet someone new!) You can tag 1 or 100, it is up to you. The more you tag, the more you will meet.
- Visit other Saturday Social participants by clicking their names in Mr. Linky!
Hopefully when all is said and done you will have met some new bloggers, gained a few new readers and had fun!
Happy Socializing!
March 13, 2008
How Much of a Drama Queen Are You?
| You are a Balanced Babe! |
 You've got the confidence to speak your mind to anyone But you leave the theatrics to Hollywood Level headed and emotionally stable, no wonder everyone loves you |
March 12, 2008
Wordless Wednesday - Digging out on Saturday
March 10, 2008
Meme Monday
Well aren't I just addicted to these things lately :)
Thanks to Heather for tagging me!
1) Link to the person who tagged you.
2) Post the rules.
3) Share six non-important things / habits / quirks about yourself.
4) Tag at least three people.
5) Be sure the people you tagged KNOW you tagged them by commenting what you did.
OK 6 random things about me...
- My husband and I are 34 days apart. If our son would have been born 7 days late, he would have been born on the halfway point of our birthdays. How cool would that have been?
- My sister and I are 13 months apart.
- I love white grapefruit juice, it is the best!
- My husband and I eloped in Las Vegas. We were our one night in Cleveland and were talking about having kids (we were engaged at this point) Next thing I know, we are driving to Detroit to catch a plane to Vegas, we were married that next day.
- We later got married in the church and got pregnant 4 months after that wedding.
- I could eat a pan of brownies, but I hate regular pop because it is too sweet.
I too am tagging some random bloggers!
Barb
Manic Monday for March 10
What's your favorite thing to spend money on?
I would have to say stuff for my son and other people. It makes me happy to provide for my son and buy him clothes and toys. I love to be generous! But if I had more money, I would love to buy lots of clothes and shoes again.
If you could retire tomorrow what would you do?
I guess in a fantasy world I would be floating on a raft at the pool, or the beach. I love the beach!
Should anything be censored and if so, what and why?
I think there needs to be censorship in some instances. It seems like these days anything goes, tv shows, internet, the media... I know it is easy to say just change the channel, but I don't think it is always as easy as that.
March 09, 2008
How Much Pride Do You Have?
| Your Pride Quotient: 55% |
 Don't be too hard on yourself. It's normal to want to make a stellar impression. |
What Makes You a Good Friend?
| You Are a Good Friend Because You're Honest |
 You know that the truth hurts, but living a life of lies is much worse. So while you're definitely kind and supportive, you don't pull any punches with your friends. Everyone knows where they stand with you. And what you like and dislike about them. While some may be initially turned off by your honesty, your friends have come to consider it a virtue. After all, in world of white lies and deceptive politeness, you can be counted on for honesty and integrity. Your friends need you most when: They need good advice or an intelligent opinion You really can't be friends with: Needy, emotional people Your friendship quote: "True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance." |
March 08, 2008
The birth of a meme: Saturday Social!
I've recently gotten back to blogging and have learned alot thanks to my blogging friend Laura from My Spunky Monkey. She taught me what a meme is among other things and I have also met some new bloggers through her, and well now I am hooked!
So I thought, what better than to start my own meme to help us all meet some more bloggers! Now you have witnessed the miracle of birth (tee hee) the birth of the Saturday Social Meme!
I have added our pal Mr. Linky too! So add your blog and leave a comment with your post and most importantly, let's HAVE FUN!
Saturday Social Rules:
- Post your answer to the Saturday Social question(s) in your blog. Be sure to put in a link to who tagged you too!
- Come back, sign Mr. Linky and why not leave me a comment too ;)
- Tag your friends... better yet, tag a stranger (what better way to meet someone new!) You can tag 1 or 100, it is up to you. The more you tag, the more you will meet.
- Visit other Saturday Social participants by clicking their names in Mr. Linky!
Hopefully when all is said and done you will have met some new bloggers, gained a few new readers and had fun!
Happy Socializing!
Today's Saturday Social Question:
How long have you been blogging and what do you love best about it?
My Answer:
I started this blog in October 2007, but have been keeping up with it more in the past couple of months. What I love about blogging is sharing my experiences with others. I love to just type away! It is a great way to keep up with friends and family, and also helps relieves some stress. I find it entertaining to read what others have to say, and I hope people feel the same way about what I write. If I can make one person smile, then I feel I have done something right.
What Type of Beauty Are You?
| You Are a Natural Beauty! |
 One that looks good in the morning - without a stich of makeup That's doesn't mean you're a total hippie chic though You have style, but for you, style is effortless |
March 07, 2008
Aloha Friday
What’s one thing you’re looking forward to this weekend?
I am looking forward to not working and spending time with my family! I am also looking forward to staying up late, hopefully sleeping in past 6 am (please sleep in Mikey) and eating some yummy food!
My question... What is your favorite type of food/cuisine?
Me? Mexican Food! I love it, love it, LOVE IT! Check out this Aloha Friday meme at An Island Life
March 06, 2008
Who wants to party?
So there is this blog party going on March 7-14. Are you going to join in the fun? I sure am! It seems like a great way to get some new readers to my blog, and it will introduce me to their blogs. Sounds like a win-win situation to me!
If this is your first time visiting the blog, let me introduce myself. As the title suggests, my name is Lisa. I am a mother to a wonderful little boy Mikey, who will be 2 years old next month!!! Where has the time gone? Mikey was born 8 weeks and 2 days early at 3 lbs 12 oz. Today he is a healthy toddler who loves to eat Eye Meam (ice cream) and green beans. (Not together of course) I have a wonderful husband Mike who I have been married to for 4 and almost 3 years. Ok, you are probably scratching your head thinking I don't know how to type. Nope, I know what I am talking about... We first eloped in Las Vegas in February 2004 and also married in the church in May 2005. Ahhh, now it makes sense :-)
I run a website and forum for women who are TTC, Pregnant and Moms. You can visit the forum here. It is a lot of fun and very helpful and supportive if you are in need of some online buddies.
DH and I are currently TTC #2 and it has not been easy. We are on cycle 16 of trying! We conceived Mikey in 2 cycles so this has come to a shock. I just had bloodwork done last week to see what seems to be the problem. Hopefully we will get some answers soon.
Well, that is a little about me in a nutshell! Leave me a comment and tell me what you think and leave a link so I can check out your site/blog!
And here... have a sarcastic fortune cookie just for stopping by...
Are You Pregnant?
Like I needed this quiz to tell me, but I had to take it just in case ya know! LOL
| You Are Probably Not Pregnant |
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What Emoticon Best Represents You Right Now?
| Your Emoticon Is Smiling |
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Get to Know Me
Basics
Name:: Lisa
Birthday::June 9
Birthplace::Illinois
Current location::Cleveland, OH
Heritage::English, German
Height::5' 8"
Weight::Ha ha, that is funny
Hair color::Blonde
Long or short::short
Straight or curly::Curly but I straighten it
Eye color::Blue
Piercings::8 holes in my ears
Tattoos::3
Shoe size::10
Brothers/sisters::1 Sister
Single or taken::Taken
My favorites
Hobby::Internet
Color::Blue
City::Don't really have one
Holiday destination::Somewhere warm
Season::Spring
Weather::Sunny and 80 degrees
Food::Mexican
Dessert::Ice Cream
Ice-cream flavour::Vanilla with Caramel and Chocolate
Juice::Grapefruit
Alcoholic drink::Beer
Car::Mercedes
Foreign language::Espanol
Restaurant::Anything Mexican
Store::Target
Bar/club::When is the last time I went out?
Song::Love Song
Movie::Oceans 11
Male celebrity::None
Female celebrity::None
Cartoon hero::Arthur
Fashion designer::Target?
Clothing style::Can I say Target again?
Perfume::Cool Water Woman
Accessory::Earrings
Flower::Tulips and Lillies
This or that?
Day or night::Night
Black or white::Black
Gold or silver::Silver
Tea or coffee::Tea
Cats or dogs::Dogs
Cinema or dvd::DVD
Books or magazines::Magazines
City or country::City
Sea or swimming pool::Sea
Lipstick or lip gloss::Lip Gloss
Blonde or brunette::Blonde
Doing or watching sports::Watching
Date someone rich and ugly or someone poor and attractive::Poor and Attractive
With a boy,a romantic night in or a wild night out::Romantic Night In
Are you...
cute or hot::Cute Hottie
lazy or active::I like Lazy Activities
shy or loud::The loudest shy girl you will ever meet.
greedy or content with little::I am content, but I want more.
strict or lenient::Depends on the situation
brave or coward::I can be both.
cool or jealous::Have I mentioned I am a Gemini?
home-bird or party animal::Lately a home-bird.
friendly or unapproachable::Friendly
patient or impatient::I think I am pretty patient, am I done answering all of these questions yet?
calm or short-tempered::I can be both.
dreamy or realistic::Dreamy
optimistic or pessimistic::I am both.
Do you...
cook::Yes.
drive::Yes.
go to the gym::No
smoke::No
eat junk food often::Yes.
wear glasses/contacts::No
have any pets::Yes.
like tan::Yes.
wear make-up every time you go out::No
wear fake lashes::No
wear artificial nails::No
dye/highlight your hair::Yes.
like one night stands::No
like gossip::Yes.
watch soapoperas::No
watch reality tv::Yes.
get bored easily::Yes.
curse::Yes.
spend a lot of money::Yes
talk much on the phone::No
play any instrument::No
write poetry/lyrics::No
believe in God::Yes.
believe in love at first sight::Yes.
believe in horoscopes::Yes.
want to get married::No. I already am.
Have you ever...
had an asthma attack::No
cried for no reason::Yes
laughed for no reason::Yes
stripped for someone::Yes
gone out on a blind date::Yes
made out with a stranger::Yes
kissed someone of the same sex::Yes
sang karaoke::Yes
danced in the rain::Yes
participated in a beauty contest::No
worn pearls::Yes
been arrested::Yes
witnessed a crime::Yes
been to/visited someone in jail::No
seen someone/something dying::Yes
touched a snake::Yes
been called a "slut"::Yes
slapped someone in public::Yes
wished you were someone else::Yes
March 05, 2008
$100 Toys R 'Us Gift Card
So I ran across a contest where I can win a $100 gift card from Toys R Us. All I have to do is write a blog and link back to Kidazy. So far there are 17 entrants, well I guess I am number 18. So hey, how about those odds? Sounds good to me! This would help buy Mikey an awesome birthday present next month (April 23)
Wordless Wednesday
Wednesday Mind Hump
Ice in your drink, or no ice?
I do both, but I get cold easily so I opt for nice in the winter.
Shoes or barefoot?
Barefoot!
Newspapers or online news?
Online
Zoos or amusement parks?
5 years ago I would hve voted amusement parks. But I am more apt to go to the zoo now with my son.
Baseball or football?
If we are talking about watching sports then I vote baseball.
Movies or TV?
TV
5 things
5 Things I do for myself.
- Give myself a facial once a month at home.
- Paint my toenails.
- Take my vitamins.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Eat chocolate.
5 Things I do for my husband and son.
- Be supportive.
- Leave little notes if I leave for work early.
- Make cookies for no reason.
- Tell them I love them everyday.
- Try to be the best mother and wife I know how to be.
5 Things I have done for a stranger.
- Held a door open for them.
- Told them their car lights were on.
- Smiled.
- Offered to let them cut in front of me in the grocery line.
- Given them my extra coupons.
I was tagged by my blog friend Laura. Thanks, this was fun, keep them coming :-)
1. List five kind things you do for yourself.
2.List five kind things you do for your closest friend, partner or child.
3.List five kind things you have done for a stranger.
4. Have fun! (I added that one myself)
5. Tag five people.
I'm tagging some people I do not even know... Kristin, Jessie, Lisa, ZoesMom and From Dates to Diapers.
March 03, 2008
What is a Meme?
Meme... first off let's pronounce it... It rhymes with dream, steam, cream. I have to admit, I thought it was May May or Mee Mee, lol. Ok, so now we know how to say it, what do you do with it? Glad you asked! Do you sometimes need something fun to do with your blog? Writers block, not much to say, etc? Well join in a Meme and have a little fun and meet some new bloggers too!
Here is a great site for finding all sorts of fun memes. It is called The Daily Meme and it has a listing of all sorts of memes. listed by days of the week and everything! Check it out.
Here is a great site for finding all sorts of fun memes. It is called The Daily Meme and it has a listing of all sorts of memes. listed by days of the week and everything! Check it out.
Manic Monday for March 3
You find that your best friend has stolen money to pay for medical treatment for a seriously ill relative. What would you do?
I think I would tell them that it is wrong and to apply for financial aid. There are so many aid programs at hospitals it would be worth a shot. Worst case scenario is going to collections... better than going to jail in my opinion!
What three things you regret not learning to do?
I don't know if these are true regrets, as I am only 31 years old and I still have many years to complete them.
1. Learning to drive a stick shift
2. Learning to eat a more balanced diet
3. Learning to start my retirement when I was 18. ( I guess I can't really go back in time on this one, lol)
I think I would tell them that it is wrong and to apply for financial aid. There are so many aid programs at hospitals it would be worth a shot. Worst case scenario is going to collections... better than going to jail in my opinion!
What three things you regret not learning to do?
I don't know if these are true regrets, as I am only 31 years old and I still have many years to complete them.
1. Learning to drive a stick shift
2. Learning to eat a more balanced diet
3. Learning to start my retirement when I was 18. ( I guess I can't really go back in time on this one, lol)
Early Pregnancy Symptoms?
Are you pregnant? Check out the 18 pregnancy symptoms below to see if you have been experiencing any of them.
1. Nausea or morning sickness: Morning sickness is term to describe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. This occurs in approximately 50% to 95% of all pregnant women as early as the first week of pregnancy. Morning sickness probably got it's name due to the fact that most of the nauseating symptoms start in the morning right after you get out of bed when your blood sugar levels are low. However, it may happen at any time of the day.
2. Headaches: If you have never experienced regular headaches before pregnancy, be prepared for some throbbing pain in your head and neck during pregnancy. Changes in your body's hormonal patterns is the primary cause of headaches during pregnancy. Other conditions like lack of sleep, poor posture, stress, dehydration and low blood sugar levels may also worsen of cause headaches.
3. Dizziness and fainting spells: Due to the lowered blood pressure in your body during pregnancy, blood flow to the brain may cause dizziness and fainting spells in serious cases.
4. Mood swings: With your hormones raging, it is common for women to feel moody during their pregnancy. All women have to go through a period of adjustment to settle into their new roles as a pregnant women and that takes time.
5. Fatigue: If you feel tired and experience some or all of the symptoms mentioned in this article, you have a good chance of being pregnant. Hormonal changes are usually the main cause of fatigue followed by the additional weight you have to carry around.
6. Food cravings: Craving for food that you normally would not eat could be a sign that you are pregnant. Normally, women report cravings for salty and sweet food during pregnancy while others report a uncommon desire for spicy or starchy food.
7. Weight gain and bloating: The combination of your baby's growth and your increased food intake will cause you to put on weight and your clothes to fit tighter than usual. An inexplicable increase in size of your stomach is also a definitive sign that you may be pregnant.
8. Heartburn: Hormones created during pregnancy may relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which opens the valve to allow stomach acids to flow up into the esophagus causing a burning sensation.
9. Lower back pain: As your baby grows in size, the additional weight pulls your spine to the front of your body and causes you to experience some back pain from time to time.
10. Constipation: Hormonal changes during pregnancy slows down the movement of food through your digestive system which results in constipation. This could be a sign of pregnancy if you do not experience constipation frequently.
11. Constant urination: Your growing baby in the uterus puts a lot of pressure on your bladder and you may find yourself visiting the toilet more frequently than usual.
12. High Basal Body Temperature (BBT): If your BTT stays in the high temperature range for 18 days or more, you have a good chance of being pregnant.
13. Cramping: As the uterus grows and stretches, it is normal to feel cramps that feel similar to menstrual cramps.
14. Spotting: Slight bleeding occurs when the fertilized egg begins to implant itself into the uterus any time from 3 to 6 days after fertilization. This usually happens outside of a normal menstruation cycle so it should not be confused with a normal period.
15. Darkening of the areolas: Your areolas could darken and increase in diameter during pregnancy. This is caused by your body's preparation for your breasts to produce milk.
16. Tender or swollen breasts: A lot of women experience sore, swollen, tingly or tender breasts during pregnancy due to the increasing hormones that are used to prepare a woman for breastfeeding. This feels like a amplified version of how your breast feels before your period.
17. Missed periods: If you have been sexually active and you missed a period, it is a good indication that are you are pregnant. A pregnancy test should be taken to confirm if the missed period is really caused by your pregnancy.
18. Positive pregnancy tests: Only a positive urine test or blood test can give you solid indication that you are pregnant. The problem is, they may not be fool proof. Remember to visit a doctor to conduct further tests to confirm the results.
It is important to remember that not all of the symptoms above can confirm a pregnancy. When you have a positive pregnancy test, visit a doctor to get more tests done to confirm your pregnancy. That's the only way to find out if you are truly pregnant.
March 02, 2008
What Do You Say?
"Mikey is so cute!!!" I say this every single day to my husband. There is always something that Mikey says, something that Mikey does, the way Mikey looks at something or the way he repeats something we say... there is always something that warrants us to say this comment.
Is there something that you say every single day? Share it with me!
Down and Out
Mikey had first gotten the flu bug last Saturday and I felt so bad for him. He had to miss Sesame Street Live with Grandma and Grandpa too! My poor baby!
Now I am sick with the flu. UGH! I woke up Wednesday morning feeling so ill. Oh man did it suck! Still not feeling better and it is Sunday. I sure do hope this virus leaves my body soon because I am so sick of feeling nauseaous!