My Happy List

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I have so many fantastic pictures and stories and quotes from the week to share. I am hoping to get a little time next week to do that.

Here is a couple conversations I overheard...

Brock 7yo: Aunt (Mamarazzi) say's no puppies for Coco because there are lots of dogs in shelters that need homes.

Steven 6yo: Yeah, but our parents won't let us go get them and Aunt (Mamarazzi) could give us them for free.

Brock: Yeah and my dad likes free stuff, it is how he stays so RICH, he hates spending his money.

HAPPY!

Steven: Hey Brock, do you like tacos?

Brock: Why are you asking me that?

Steven: Um, just because I want to know.

Brock: Well that's awkward.

HAPPY!

These last 2 weeks have been amazing. Having Big Daddy home was awesome! Spending so much time with family has been fantastic!!!

HAPPY!!

Today we head over the hill to Hollister to reunite the boys with their parents and to see my folks and my sweet Mima who will be staying with my folks for the month of August.

HAPPY!!

Still on a bit of a blogging break...hope to catch up with y'all soon. I love Summer!

Friday Confessional

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I had EVERY intention of visiting everyone who linked up for We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A.

I really did.

I WANTED to.

But I gotta tell ya.

Six of my nephews are here. It is their annual Summer week with us.

I Confess...

I am wrapped up in their awesomeness.

I don't want to do anything but play with them and Big Daddy.

They go home on Saturday and Big Daddy goes back to work on Sunday.

I Confess...

This all makes me very sad.

We have been having such a blast with these kids.

The kind of fun that makes me wish my other nephew and 3 nieces could be here too.

Yep, all of them.

And J too...she bailed on us. Super sad.

I Confess...

I have really enjoyed walking into places and seeing people "count" the boys and look at us like we are crazy.

Really. It. Is. Awesome.

I Confess...

I have so many great stories and pictures. I have been updating on my personal Facebook, but I need to blog it all too.

I cannot wait to find the time to do this.

I Confess...

The Monthly VLOG assignment for August has been decided for a few days now. Neither Shawn or I have had time to post it.

Soooooo let's push it back to the SECOND week in August; Tuesday Aug. 9.

Shawn and Mamarazzi want to you to share that one thing (just one) that annoys you the most? It could be something at your house or something you see out and about? Toilet paper going the wrong way, people not knowing how to give back correct change without using a computer etc...

AND

The Show and Tell assignment comes from Jolene @ With a Little Help From My Friends . Jolene wants to know what your favorite Summer drink is...she wants to see it, so let's toast Summer later with your favorite beverage!

I Confess...

I really hope y'all will play!

I Confess...

I cannot promise to come by and read and comment on everyone's confessions and I can't handle feeling guilty about it.

But I kinda know it is not gonna happen. So if you don't want to comment on mine I TOTALLY understand and still love you!

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We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk15

Welcome to We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A

Hosted by Mamarazzi and Alicia aka Queso

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This week's questions are from my fabulous co-host Alicia aka Queso...

{1} Who would you call if you had to get bailed out of jail?
{2} If you were a superhero what would your hero name be?
{3} What do you think is one of your best qualities?
{4} What song would you pick to be your own personal theme song?
{5} What celebrity do you think is most over rated?

Stick around to read and comment on my answers and I will gladly return the comment love!

{1} Who would you call if you had to get bailed out of jail?

Most def my awesome father in law Jim. He is the only one who wouldn't ask a lot of questions and make me feel bad about the predicament I found myself in. And he has the money to do it...lol.

{2} If you were a superhero what would your hero name be?

Mamarazzi...duh. Mamarazzi is my pseudo name for more than just anonymity she is a freakin' bad ass..

{3} What do you think is one of your best qualities?

My ability to forgive. I have had people in my life really do wrong by me. We ALL have bad days. I know when I ask for forgiveness it is genuine and from my heart. I try to give other people the benefit of the doubt. I am ALWAYS open to forgive...even when forgiveness is not asked for.

{4} What song would you pick to be your own personal theme song?

Eye of The Tiger...obviously.

{5} What celebrity do you think is most over rated?

99% of them but most def anyone from a reality show on MTV...like those dumbasses from Jersey Shore.

All posts for We Want to Know should include:

1. The darling *new* WWTK button

2. A link to your co hosts Mamarazzi and Queso

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I have 6 of my nephews here for a week. My blog comes behind them, of course, right? I will do my best to visit everyone who links up but will start with the people who comment on my post, seems most fair :)

Guess What?!?

I am having a blast with 6 of my nephews and Big Daddy, who is on vacation this week.

It is our annual "Camp Vasquez" and I am doing very little blogging and almost zero blog jogging.

I will be back with lots and lots of pictures and stories.

We Want to Know Wednesday is scheduled and the linky will go live at 12am. If you want the questions leave me a comment and I will send them (if your email is enabled).

I LOVE SUMMER!!!

Taking Back Monday Giveaway: Gift Certificate

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My Happy List

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HAPPY to be soaking up time with my family...taking a little bloggy break.

Be back Monday.

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Friday Confessional

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I Confess...

There were a few things that happened at MiMyMa that are too good not to share.

Some of them are funny, some are horrifying and a few are embarrassing.

I am gonna start sharing them now and then, because really, some are too good not to.

I Confess...

I also feel guilty for not sharing on The Monthly VLOG my own embarrassing moment, so here goes, one on ME...

I Confess...

I get car sick easily. I have all of my life.

BUT it wasn't until my brush with death that I even get car sick while driving.

I Confess...

I always have gallon sized ziplocks, napkins, tissue and wet wipes in a an easily accessible spot in my car.

So when we were driving over the hill to Hollister on our retreat and I said to Myya, "Hey, I am gonna throw up can you grab a ziplock from behind my seat and hand it to me?"

She was able to get it for me, open it and pass it up to me.

I was able to barf and drive all at the same time.

I Confess...

I could feel Myya staring at me the whole time, really she watched.

I was able to pull over while barfing.

She continued staring me down.

I Confess...

When I called her on it she said, "well I was watching to see if you needed a wet wipe" and she handed me the one she had ready for me.

Sweet right?! I mean THAT right there is a good friend.

I Confess...

I was really kind of embarrassed...until...

MiMi broke the awkwardness by saying, "Hey I am just impressed you could throw up so quietly and drive at the same time."

Gotta love MiMi, she always says the right thing at the right time.

I Confess...

It really is kind of impressive.

This last week my folks, my brother Scott, his wife Kristie, my sister Amy, Big Daddy and I all piled into my Durango to head to a favorite seafood spot of ours in Moss Landing, Phil's Fish Market.

I was driving and we ended up having to take a different route because of road work.

This was a windy road, I did not like it, not one bit.

My dad was sitting behind me and handed the "emergency barf supplies" up to my mom who was riding shot gun.

I puked, it was quiet, I did not need to pull over.

This is the second time (in my adult life) that my mom has been shot gun for the silent barfing while driving awesomeness.

She was more grossed out than impressed.

I Confess...

Her reaction always cracks me up, she is my MOM and she is not sympathetic or impressed.

The rest of the car wasn't either.

I Confess...

I was REALLY missing MiMi and Myya at that moment!

My family is a tough crowd.

So what are you confessing this week? Grab a button, add it to your Friday Confessional and link that post up!

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We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk 14

I am super excited to introduce y'all to my fabulous new co host Alicia aka Queso from It Ain't Easy Being Cheesy. I am beyond thrilled to have her on board and I just know y'all are going to love her! She is going to jump in next week with her questions, but be sure to stop in and say hello and give her a warm welcome to We Want to Know AND wish her a very Happy Birthday!!

Welcome to We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A

Hosted by Mamarazzi and Queso

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Here are my questions for this week:

{1} What would you do with an extra $1000 a month?

{2} What category of blogger do you think you best fall under?

{3} What is your go to solution when you are having a bad hair day?

{4} If you were a Crayon, what color would you be?

{5} They say love is in the little things. What is a little thing someone does to show you love?

Stick around to read and comment on my answers and I will gladly return the comment love!

{1} What would you do with an extra $1000 a month?

Housekeeper ALL THE WAY. I would love someone to come in a every week to just scrub bathrooms, run laundry, dust, vacuum, make beds and do whatever I don't feeeel like doing!

{2} What category of blogger do you think you best fall under?

I think I started out as a "mommy blogger" but I think my blog is becoming more about bringing other bloggers together. I do the link parties and host swaps so I think Social Networking? Hmm, what do you think?

{3} What is your go to solution when you are having a bad hair day?

Headband...My Motto: A cute hair accessory can make any bad hair day seem intentional.

{4} If you were a Crayon, what color would you be?

PINK!! Any shade of pink, I love love love the color pink. But you already knew that didn't you?

{5} They say love is in the little things. What is a little thing someone does to show you love?

Big Daddy will get me a Mr. Tall, Dark and Handsome on his way home from work sometimes. OH how I love my Diet Pepsi, from a fountain, over ice balls, in a cup, with a lid and a straw. It is always just what I need and his timing is always perfect.

It really is the little things. I also love Good Mail. Just a little something that says, "Hey, hi I was thinking about you!"

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2. A link to your co hosts Mamarazzi and Queso

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hey y'all my brother Scott and his darling wife Kristie are visiting from Colorado for the first time in 3 yrs. I am doing the family thing BUT I will be by to see EVERYONE late tonight or tomorrow!! Thanks for linking up!

Blogging 101 Tip 7

This week's Blogging 101 Tip is brought to us by Connie@The Young and Relentless. She is going to teach us how to organize the blogs you read using Google Reader:

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I write three blogs and I follow 200 blogs.

You are probably wondering how I manage to do this and still take care of my two children, clean my apartment, make love to my husband and have time to watch all of the Real Housewives shows.

The answer is Google Reader and blog organization!

I have my subscriptions organized into categories.

A+ blogs that I read daily and comment on religiously.
B blogs that I read almost everyday...but only comment when I have time.
Crafts my favorite craft bloggers who inspire me.
Fitness blogs that I read and comment on.
Denver local bloggers that I know.
Home blogs that improve my home life like Simple Mom and The Inspired Room
Preschool blogs that feature crafts and learning for my kiddos.
Weekly blogs that I read on the weekends.

The beauty in this system is that if I take too many days off from reading blogs...I can mark as read a category...like crafts or preschool, and keep other’s that I’d really like to get to, like A+. This way, my reader is never out of control and I still read the important posts that I don’t want to miss.

After you subscribe to a blog. Go to Feed Settings at the top and select a new folder, name it whatever you want.

Another handy feature of Google Reader....is that you can change the tags on a post and it will store them for you to reference later. I like to save fun ideas like this (if I haven’t saved them on Pinterest) so that I know where I found that cool craft, book or recipe that I want to try.

Being a good blogger and blog commenter starts with organization!

GREAT Tip Connie, thanks so much. I am off to organize my Google Reader...your blog is most def in my A+ file!!

if you have a blogging tip to share send me a note.

Taking Back Monday Giveaway: $50 gift certificate

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Y'all are going to LOVE this week's giveaway. I am so excited to introduce you to Mark Poulin Jewelry on Etsy! This is just a small sampling of the cuteness and artistry found in his shop.

Yep you read THAT right...$50 gift certificate...you want don'tyou?

Just go to take a look around Mark Poulin Jewelry on Etsy and come back to tell me what you fell in love with in a comment.

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My Happy List

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There are soooo many things on my Happy List this week, I hardly know where to begin.

First of all thank you to the 27 (YES TWENTY SEVEN) blog friends who sent me email expressing interest in co hosting We Want to Know. The Wednesday Q&A link party. It really makes me HAPPY to know that I have so many supportive friends and so many people who love that link party.

I am HAPPY to report that I do have a new co host and she is thrilled to participate. Long live WWTK!! I cannot wait to introduce you to her!

It would make me REALLY HAPPY if y'all come by on Wednesday and join in, I will even email you the questions ahead of time if you would like to schedule your post!

I found this picture in a folder on my desktop titled "cell phone pictures"

This was the day we brought Coco home...I cannot believe she is a year old already. This picture makes me really HAPPY.

To this day Coco will jump up in my lap and press her little face against my lips for kisses. HAPPY!! Seriously, it is adorable!

My BIGGEST HAPPY this week is that...

Big Daddy is going to be home for 2 weeks. HAPPY!!

This week we don't have major plans, we are most likely going over the hill to Hollister because my brother Scott and his wife Kristie will be visiting from Colorado for a few days.

I also see long naps poolside in my near future...ahhh HAPPY!!

I love when Big Daddy is home. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Have a great weekend y'all!

So what is on YOUR Happy List this week? Grab a button, add it to your Happy List post and link up!

Friday Confessional

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I Confess...

This is a repeat of my very first ever Friday Confessional.

I have been trying to think of what I could confess all week. There just has been so many other things going on that I couldn't get my thoughts around a post.

I have a lot of new readers since my first confession who haven't heard these confessions but I do feel a little bad for my long time loyal readers who have already heard it all before.

I Confess...

I know that my long time loyal readers will still love me if I recycle a Friday Confessional, so here goes....

I Confess...

Big Daddy goes to be EARLY (like before 9pm most nights) because he has to be up at 4am for work everyday.

Last night he woke up because of a *hypoglycemic episode. His glucose was 54 (dangerously low).

But this is not the worst part of this story (yeah, it gets way worse).

He walked in to find me watching Jersey Shore.

Seriously. Someone could have died. ME! Of embarrassment.

I Confess...

I never saw a single episode of Jersey Shore before Mike "The Situation" appeared on Dancing With The Stars.

I Confess...

I realize the second half of that confession doesn't exactly make me look better.

But it's out there now and I feel better, and that is the whole point to this whole "Friday Confessional" thing; feeling better.

I Confess...

I secretly would love to have twins, or triplets, or even better quintuplets.

Not so I can have a show on TLC (but that would be icing on an already awesome cake), but so I can have a full house, right now instead of having to wait for kids to come one at a time.

I Confess...

I am not very patient and prefer instant gratification, even if the result is complete chaos.

It's how I roll...and thrive.

I Confess...

Sometimes. I have to pluck a chin hair. Or two. I prefer to think of them as stray eyebrows. Ya know, instead of a goatee.

I Confess...

Whenever I try on an outfit in a dressing room I dance a little.

So I know what it looks like when I am dancing.

Most of the time the ONLY time I actually dance in that outfit is when I am in the dressing room, before I purchase it.

Sometimes I will dance in it before wearing it out for the first time, or every time I wear it.

Not sure why exactly, but I DO look good dancing, so it's not exactly a wasted exercise.

So there you have it...OH and just so you know Big Daddy just ate a bag of Goldfish crackers and was fine.

Crisis averted. Well. Almost....I mean, he DID catch me watching Jersey Shore after all.

What are you confessing this week? Grab a button, add it to your confessional post and link THAT post up...trust me you will feel sooooo much better!

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ONLY Because I Love You!!

I have had lots of email lately asking how I use my blog to make money.

I have to tell you, I average 9-12 emails weekly from people who want to use ad space on my blog or review a product etc.

I turn down lots of offers. I consider my blog to be some seeeeriously precious real estate.

I am really careful about the companies I choose to work with.

The need to keep my blog family friendly and not lose my blogging "voice" has a lot to do with it.

So when I was contacted by SocialSpark and did a little research it felt like the best partnership for my blog and for me personally.

I have mentioned it on my blog before and as I mentioned then I made sure that I had cash in hand before sharing it with y'all.

SocialSpark is 100% legit and I recommend it anyone who wants to make a little money through their blog.

ALSO...since I love a good deal and LOVE YOU I want to share this really great site with you.

Have you heard of No More Rack? It is a site that offers daily deals and really cheap shipping.

AND you get a $10 gift certificate JUST for signing up. And signing up is FREE!

But wait...this all gets better!! Yes really!

I like to give stuff away. See I REALLY do love you.

Sooooo if you sign up for SocialSpark or heck even for No More Rack let me know in a comment and be entered to win a package filled with a few of my FAVORITE THINGS.

Yep, just because I am generous like that AND because I want you to make AND save money.

See...I really DO love you!

Anyone Want to Meet Me in Branson?

This post brought to you by Hiltons of Branson. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

Awww, I could really use a weekend away. After poking around the internet i am once again dreaming of finding myself in scenic Branson MO. It is THE perfect Summer break destination. OH and the Hiltons of Branson are the perfect choice for a fabulous place to stay! Maybe it has a little bit to do with my darling sister Meg living in nearby Arkansas and I have visions of meeting her and some girlfriends who are also just a hop skip and jump away, for a FUN girls weekend.

Long weekends are the perfect time to take advantage of the Branson Best Value Package, that gives you the third night FREE!! This package includes DELUXE accomodations at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing, two adult and two children's tickets to Legends of Kung Fu show at show at the White House theater in Branson ,MO,  two adult and two children’s two-day passes to Silver Dollar City®, a $25 gift card for shopping, and a $25 food credit for Level 2 Steakhouse.

And remember on top of all that your third night is FREE!

That means more money for SHOPPING! Yes shopping, you know Mama loves to get her shopping on. All throughout the Branson/Lake area there are outlet centers (love me a good deal too, honey) and shops and galleries filled with arts and crafts. They also have boutiques and specialty stores filled with unique collectibles. So you know there will be lots of choices for that special souvenir.

OH and guess what? Hilton Hotels are PET FRIENDLY!! This trills me because you know I need my little girl Coco with me. Not only are they pet friendly they cater to your little fur baby's needs providing them with a lush doggy bed etc. I love that. 

I am all about the excitement of the adventure parks like Silver Dollar City. I have heard amazing things about this place...it is like going back in time and is surrounded by beautiful scenery. Not to mention the rides, I love roller coasters and Silver Dollar City is guaranteed not to disappoint with over 30 thrill rides!

Branson ALSO  has shows and events for everyone to enjoy all Summer long..like Family Fishing Weekend, Michael Jackson Tribute Week, National KidsFest, The Souled Out Band and sooooo much more!!!

I would love to be there for the Michael Jackson Tribute Week. Can you imagine? You know that is going to be the party of the Summer!

You really need to visit http://www.explorebranson.com/ the Explore Branson Site for a complete calendar of events. There are just sooo many amazing and fun things happening, truly something for everyone!

Wanna Win a College Savings Scholarship

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For 13 years Walmarts's Parent Choice Infant Formula has helped parents provide their children with outstanding nutrition at really very affordable prices.

Learn more about Parent’s Choice Infant Formula Savings Sweepstakes.

Now the people at Parent's Choice will help one student and one family with the launch of the Parent's Choice Infant Formula Savings Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes is created in partnerhip with PBM Products, LLC, a Perrigo Company and will provide one super lucky winner with a $10,000 college scholarship in the form of a College Savings 529 Plan.

THAT is awesome...right? Who wouldn't love a little extra money to put away for their child's college savings. 

The Parent's Choice Infant Formula Sweepstakes was  officially launched today, June 15th and runs through 11:59pm on August 1, 2011. So there is lots and lots of time to enter, just follow the link for more information, rules and an entry form http://parentschoicesweepstake 

Really, the winner could be YOU! Wouldn't that be awesome? Will you send me a little treat when you win since I sent you there? Pretty please...

Parent's Choice Infant formula  is Walmart's private brand is available only at Walmart locations all over the nation and also online at www.walmart.com.

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk 13

Before we get started have y'all checked out The Monthly VLOG? Do you have your's ready to post? If you have been thinking about doing on and joining in this is a great month to do it. Get all the details here...your readers will love you for this!

Welcome to We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A hosted by:

Impulsive Addict, Janette, Mamarazzi and Seriously Shawn

Some people are worried or confused by what they are reading on other blogs. Fear not... WWTK is not going anywhere. There are some co hosting changes happening but the party will continue. I created this link up and it will carry on, I promise! Read more details below.

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This week's questions are from ME, your's truuuly, Mamarazzi!

{1} Which activities make you lose track of time?

{2} Is there such a thing as perfect?

{3} When do you feel most like yourself?

{4} Describe your life in a 6 word sentence.

{5} Share one of your most beloved childhood memory.

Here are MY answers. I have every intention of visiting everyone who comments on my post today. I have all day to just sit and catch up on blogs, HAPPY!!

{1} Which activities make you lose track of time?

Facebook, Words with Friends, Blog Jogging...and my FAVORITE floating in the pool soaking up the sunshine.

{2} Is there such a thing as perfect?

It's certainly subjective isn't it? I have thought a lot about this one. I think the closest thing to perfect is Big Daddy...now he may not be perfect in everything he does BUT he is most def perfect for me.

Yep, PERFECT for me.

We need a Summer picture, but I really love this one. We were snowed in at my brother's cabin with no electricity.

{3} When do you feel most like yourself?

I feel the most like me when I am with children. My favorite little people are my nieces and nephews. Time with them brings me the most authentic JOY!!

I am soooo looking forward to our annual Camp Vasquez coming up VERY soon. 6 of my nephews here for a week of funfunfun!!

I also had the most amazing time when MiMi and her 2 boys and Myya and her 3 girls were here for our First Annual MiMyMa Summer Retreat. I think they were surprised by how easy going I was about melt downs (it's gonna happen when a kid is on vacation, they miss their routine) messes (big whoop play hard and pick up and put away) and just the kids in general. I loved every minute of it, I really did!!

{4} Describe your life in a 6 word sentence.

Finally, living my Happily Ever After (see #2)

{5} Share one of your most beloved childhood memory.

My dad was a firefighter when we were growing up and would often work 72 hr shifts. One morning he came home to find my mom overwhelmed with her 5 children. He said, "whoever is in the car in 10 minutes gets to go to Disneyland" We all scrambled packing our bags and jumped in the car for the 6hr drive to Disneyland. It was a great trip. I remember the note that went to school excusing our absence said something about my mom's"mental health" or something equally funny. My parents were super rad, I had that kind of childhood people dream about. Just because my parents did their best to make magic happen now and then...don't get me started on Christmases.

OK now for a little WWTK business...

This is Seriously Shawn's last week co-hosting WWTK, she has decided WWTK doesn't fit well with her time management. Boy can I relate, I really respect Shawn for knowing her limits and doing what is best for her. Thanks Shawn, for everything you contributed to the WWTK team, I am so glad we still have The Monthly VLOG together.

Impulsive Addict is also moving on to other bloggy things. I guess Summer is a season of change, I fully support and respect her decision. I am sure she will keep linking up, she loves WWTK too much to stay away for too long. Thanks for everything you added to the linky party IA you know I love you much!

Janette is still in. I am not sure if I will be replacing co hosts, they will be tough spots to fill after those two awesome ladies, but I am considering it. More on that later....

Links must lead to WWTK posts that contain the WWTK button. Posts should lead to Family Friendly blogs. Blogs containing explicit language and/or sexually explicit content should contain an "adult content warning", or risk being removed from the link list. Kthanks!

The Monthly VLOG Embarrassing July Edition

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Is YOUR VLOG ready to post?!

We are using a question and a Show and Tell from fellow blogger MiMi @ Living in France

What is your most embarrassing moment?

So tell us...we want all of the embarrassing details. Let's all have a good laugh at each other's expense.

For the Show & Tell portion:

Share something you would be embarrassed by if someone found it in your house.

You know, that junk drawer or cabinet...we all have them. It's all totally innocent, or is it?

Thanks MiMi. You will be getting LOTS of Link Love today!!

We would LOVE to give YOU some Link Love...so send us your ideas for The Monthly VLOG Challenge.

The link will be open until Monday July 18 when we will announce the Challenge for August.

MiMi , Myya and I did our VLOGS while they were here at my house for the ever awesome MiMyMa Summer Retreat. Enjoy...sorry about the weird lighting issues...

So I don't think MiMi or Myya actually ever saw this, but here is something that if you found it in my house I would be embarrassed. I think most people who visit my home find it fairly organized and put together...but this is my dirty little secret.

Seriously. I have had a love/hate relationship with this black armoire for years, it is just a catch all, a stash and dash. But don't be fooled by the mess, there are valuable treasures in there! No, really there are.

OK I showed you mine...you show me yours.

So go get your Vlog ON and link up!!

Three things that need to be included in your Vlog post:
1.} The Monthly Vlog button
2.} A link to Mamarazzi and Shawn
3.} A link to MiMi @ Living in France

This linky is for those participating in The Monthly VLOG. ALL links should link to The Monthly VLOG posts that include The Monthly VLOG button. All other links will be deleted.

Free Product Sample Offers

This post brought to you by yoFreeSamples.com. All opinions are 100% mine.

I am always looking for a good deal. I LOVE getting things on sale and clearance. I HATE to pay full price for anything and if I can get something free I am thrilled beyond words. I also love to share a good deal with friends. When I learn of a freebie or discount  I am always happy to send my friends over to get in on the good deal too. So when I heard of yoFreeSamples.com I knew I had to come and share it with you.

I know, I am such a sweetheart huh? You can thank me later.

YoFreeSamples.com has been around since 2008 and posts daily about free product samples, contests and coupons that you can have sent to your email or Facebook. They offer great deals on products and lots of Freebies and Coupons.

If you are anything like me and love Free Stuff then this is most definitely a site you should be checking out. And since you are such a good friend yourself, I know you will pass it along to all of your friends too and soon everyone will get to get in on the good deals and savings.

That's what I like to call WINNING!!

Where Cell Phones Go!

This post brought to you by uSell. All opinions are 100% mine.

We have a lot of old cell phones laying around. They are still really great phones, we are just super addicted to the upgrade. You know, the latest and greatest. And when I say we I mean my husband, Big Daddy. This is how it usually goes, my upgrade is always before his, so he talks me in to upgrading so he can get his hands on my old phone, the one he wanted from the jump but he doesn't like to spend money or do nice things for himself. Aww...so sweet.

But what do we do with all the old cell phones?

Have you heard of usell?

uSell is the Cash Commerce Platform, where users can find the best cash offers from the leading buyers of used cell phones and electronics. uSell finds the highest cash offers from top-rated buyers for your cell phones and electronics – and everybody needs extra cash!

Yeah, you read that right... Cash for Your Cell Phones and Electronics !!!

And it is convenient and secure, uSell helps you avoid the hassle and risk of person-to-person sales channels like eBay and Craslist. Who has time for all that?! Not me.

PLUS uSell's 100% Max Cash Quarantee ensures consumers get the most cash for their items or uSell will pay them the difference. Yep, now we are cooking with fire, gotta love that.

Consumers can offer up a myriad of electronics to sell, including cell phones, tablets, mp3 players, digital cameras and much more. After selecting which service they want to use, uSell will direct the seller to the buyer’s website. The buyer will then purchase the unwanted items directly from the seller, providing them fast payment. With all electronics, once all personal data is erased, they will either be refurbished or recycled depending on their condition

So, what electronics do you have laying around collecting dust that could be collecting cash? Why not check out uSell and see what they are worth?