Category: Family
#BrightFuture International: raising funds to help Children in Kenya, Burundi and Russia
| February 21, 2012 | Posted by barb under health, Join The Cause |
Bright Future International [a charitable organization] is working on a campaign to help raise awareness (as well as funds) for the needs of children in Kenya, Burundi and Russia…one dollar @ a time. And so…with this said, I’m using Blogfully as a tool to get the word out about this organization and I am asking… Keep Reading…
New Eczema Relief Essentials from #Neosporin
| February 15, 2012 | Posted by barb under health, Reviews |
Eczema is and can be a brutally painful skin inflammation (a form of dermatitis); literally knocking you into a world of hurt (especially for a child). When Eczema strikes Piper and me, there’s no lotion, topical ointment or cream that can help soothe the pain. I have hand eczema and Piper gets her flare-ups all… Keep Reading…
Udi’s Gluten Free Foods (review)
| February 9, 2012 | Posted by barb under food, health, Reviews |
I received the coolest ^”VIP Kit” ^ from Udi’s Gluten free foods last week and I can’t tell you how much I love Udi’s foods now. And not because the sent me their awesome foods. It’s because their foods are the awesome! And in this box were: Delicious Blueberry Oat Muffin-Tops… Some super tasty /… Keep Reading…
Fraud Cashiers Check: BEWARE
| February 9, 2012 | Posted by barb under Randomness |
I was just played people and I feel so embarrassed. I’m just happy to have a very good friend and husband that saw past that beautiful number written on that fake, no-good-for-nothing FRAUD check! Here’s what happened… I received a priority overnight “no signature required” enveloped from FedEx about an hour ago.This wasn’t a shocker.… Keep Reading…
Checking Mail
| February 8, 2012 | Posted by barb under Randomness |
Just a quick post to let you know I’m dealing with yet another program problem. This time it’s my email. Not my “email” persay…more like the software I use to check my email. I’ve been using Microsoft Office 2007 since, well…2007. I haven’t ever had too many problems with the program. I absolutely love word… Keep Reading…
Will I ever Find a Good Blog Editor?
| February 4, 2012 | Posted by barb under Randomness |
For the second time in just 3 days I’ve lost another 700+ word post. And just like the last, this post was well written and ready to go live (argh!). I guess I should just walk away for the day (which I probably will in just a few) and pretend I didn’t even try to… Keep Reading…
Something seems a little FISHY
| February 2, 2012 | Posted by barb under Randomness |
First off, let me just say that we love this fish. He’s a very weird little guy, who seems pretty cool. Just don’t mind his flaws. Te-he-he-he…take a look at our goof ball. I don’t know. Maybe there is something wrong with him. What do you think? Have a great day all!!!! Tags: fish, wierd+pets, pets Keep Reading…
Testing BlogJet
| February 1, 2012 | Posted by barb under Randomness |
I have installed an interesting application - So far it seems to be a pretty cool Windows client for my blog tool (as well as for other tools). Get your copy here: http://blogjet.com “Computers are incredibly fast, accurate and stupid; humans are incredibly slow, inaccurate and brilliant; together they are powerful beyond imagination.” — Albert Einstein So… Keep Reading…
Visit Toon Boom Animations for your chance to win an iPad
| February 1, 2012 | Posted by barb under Family, Giveaways |
Making Valentine’s Day “anima”cards has never been more fun than now; using Flip Boom Doodle software. Toon Boom Animation is giving you the opportunity to download your FREE version of Flip Boom Doodle so that you have everything you need to make a sweet Valentine for the one’s you love. But that’s not all because… Keep Reading…
I HATE Windows Live Writer
| February 1, 2012 | Posted by barb under Randomness |
Sorry…just have to vent before I go back to the drawing board. I just spent the better half of this morning, writing today’s post…and it was a good one too. about 700 words leaked out of my head without a hitch. It was completed (with pictures and all) and right when I pushed save, before… Keep Reading…
Unforeseen Financial Burdens; What To Do
| January 26, 2012 | Posted by barb under Family |
Between Patience needing braces, me needing to see the doctor and the truck needing 3 new tires, I don’t know how we’ll get through this month without having to depend on payday loans. There’s just not enough income coming into this house not to. It’s hard enough without all this extra crap. We just saw… Keep Reading…
Petition To HELP Protect against Infant Meningitis
| January 25, 2012 | Posted by barb under educational, health |
Did you know that 1 out of 16 infants who contract meningitis will not survive; and that among these survivors, 1 in every five will suffer seizures, blindness, amputation, paralysis or learning disabilities? Those are large numbers people…and it’s time now that we take part in preventing this from happening to any more infants. Our… Keep Reading…
My New Gym
| January 21, 2012 | Posted by barb under Randomness |
Hi everyone. I hope you’re having a sweet Saturday. I just finished working out in my new gym…a really cool one. Check this out… It’s not an overly amazing gym but it’s my gym and I’m proud…and this gym is going to help me reach my goal of getting bikini ready for spring break 2012.… Keep Reading…
The Story of Zach
| January 19, 2012 | Posted by barb under Family, Randomness |
If you’ve been following Blogfully for a while, chances are you’ve read a few random rants about my life. You’ve probably read about the girls and all of the wonderful family chaotic issues they bring to the table too (gotta love them). I’m really happy that you do read these posts and I want to thank… Keep Reading…
Join the Global Genes Project: Using #1Mil4RARE
| January 14, 2012 | Posted by barb under Family, health, Join The Cause |
Happy Saturday everyone!!! Hope it’s shaping up to be a great day… While sipping on my morning coffee I came across an email that I thought you’d be interested in reading (I know I was). Hi Barb, World RARE Disease Day is coming up on February 29th. Did you know that 1 in 10 Americans… Keep Reading…
It Is a Saturday After All…
| January 7, 2012 | Posted by barb under Randomness |
Saturday oh Saturday How you take me away From priorities and promises What have YOU to say? I try to play catch up All the week long But when you’re upon us No work can be done. Don’t think that I hate you It’s simply not so I love you so much that I… Keep Reading…
How Do You Stop The Yawns?
| January 4, 2012 | Posted by barb under Randomness |
Geesh!!! I’ve been hit with chronic yawns. Any ideas on how to get rid of them? Every other breath I take, since this morning, ends with the start of yet another long, slow yawn. It’s frustrating the crap out of me and it’s actually made me short of breath. Has this ever happened to you?… Keep Reading…
Welcoming 2012 with Opened Arms
| January 2, 2012 | Posted by barb under holidays, Randomness |
I hope that everyone had an amazing New Year’s Weekend. I’m curious…Did you spend your weekend with family or friends? Did you see any great firework displays? Are you ready for ‘2012? Any thoughts on new year resolutions? This weekend we spent time with hub’s sister. We saw an amazing fireworks display; courtesy of his… Keep Reading…
Is It Over Already?
| December 26, 2011 | Posted by barb under Randomness |
All that’s left from Yesterday’s events is a very very messy house and tons of boxes needing to be crushed. I’m still kind of tired from staying up late on Christmas Eve (4am), and then waking up early on Christmas Morning (8am). I could use 12 hours of sleep and a nice quiet house to… Keep Reading…
The Eve Before Christmas is Finally Here
| December 24, 2011 | Posted by barb under holidays |
It’s finally here. The Eve of Christmas Day. I’ve got so much work that needs to be done before the end of the year, but instead (and more importantly) I choose to bask in the joy and beauty of Christmas. I hope you’re doing the same…even if it’s just for a little while. I know… Keep Reading…
My Afghan is finally Complete
| December 21, 2011 | Posted by barb under Holiday Gift Guide 2011, holidays, Randomness |
Just in time for Christmas (YES!). I managed to put every spare minute into crocheting this afghan so that it can be ready for wrapping and placing under the tree. Zach is the new member in our family (the one I made this gift for). He’s 18 and moved in a few months ago. I… Keep Reading…
My Love For Family Visits (and a rabbit too)
| December 17, 2011 | Posted by barb under holidays, Randomness |
I can’t tell you how much I enjoy family visits, even if they’re not a full 24 hours. My mother, niece, nephew and sister drove down from San Antonio last night. We had such a great visit. We didn’t go to bed until way after two in the morning. It wasn’t a quiet night though.… Keep Reading…
SHhhhhh…I’m a #jcpSecretSanta This Christmas
| December 13, 2011 | Posted by barb under Blog Tours, holidays |
How exciting! I’ve never done this before… I went shopping as a Secret Santa. At one of my favorite stores, JCPenney. Online. For a special Blogger who doesn’t even know I’m shopping for her! It was so much fun and I can’t wait to hear what she thinks of the gift I chose. The shopping… Keep Reading…
My 2ND MD Appointment went well
| December 12, 2011 | Posted by barb under health, Reviews |
Thank you to 2nd.MD for providing me with a $200 stipend to test-drive this revolutionary online medical service. 2ND.MD is a site that puts you in control of the specialist you want to see. There’s no waiting. No paperwork. And no interruptions. As some of you may know; I’ve had a heck of a lot… Keep Reading…
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