Have you been introduced?

I am thrilled to report that I received a new Kindle and an IPOD touch for my reading classrom. The students are so excited to use these items. I have already added a bunch of educational apps to the ipod, but realized I do not have a lot of money to add books to the Kindle. So, I will be using my Swagbuck points to redeem some Amazon gift cards in order to download some books.
I love Swagbucks because all you have to do is use the website as a search engine and you receive points. Then you can redeem those points for prizes such as Paypal money, gift cards, etc... If you haven't been introduced to Swagbucks, let me introduce you.... here

Look at this!

A couple of days ago I signed up with a brand new company called Bamboo Pink. Right now it is free to join as they are having their new welcome launch. I want these items! And I want to make some money selling these items! To sign up for free - http://www.bamboopink.net/mrsm

Cloud Cake, anyone?

I love Little Debbie snacks, don't you? Here are some of my favorites -

Little Debbie has come out with its new snack cakes called Cloud Cakes, which are light, crème-filled golden sponge cakes. There are 10 individually wrapped Little Debbie Cloud Cakes in one carton, and approximately 16 cartons in a case. The suggested retail price is $3.09 a carton. These are available in mass merchandisers, supermarkets, dollar stores, variety stores and some convenience stores and other retailers nationwide.

I was sent some boxes of Little Debbie snacks to review.My students helped me review them today. Here are some things they said - "It is creamy and sweet. It's real good" , "It is nice and fluffy", and "Soft and delicious." They definitely enjoyed it! They asked for another assignment like this one.

I will be giving away a case of these yummy Little Debbie cloud cakes! I will choose a winner on Friday, February 18 at 3pm.

To enter -

Comment on this post which is your favorite Little Debbie snack. - 1 entry

Let me know if you are a follower - 1 additional entry

*Due to a death in my family and traveling to the funeral, I am extending this giveaway to Friday Feb. 25

Really?

I work at a public middle school and I was walking down the hall today and overheard a girl (12 years old) talking to another student.

She said, "I hate that I am the only one single of all of my best friends. It just sucks."

You are 12. Really?

Verizon iphone ? yes, please!

Feb. 3rd I am ordering the new Verizon iphone. My Blackberry storm is dying a slow death, and I look forward to a fast, fresh new face!
Please tell me - what are your favorite apps?

Willow House

Have you ever heard of Willow House? The company used to be Southern Living at Home. They have the most beautiful pieces to access your home. I am hosting a Willow House blog party right here! All you have to do is click on the button that says shop online. What I love about shopping online is that there is an OUTLET section! This is where some of your favorite Willow House items are on sale for great prices!!!! If you purchase through this link, another deal you get is that if you purchase a $40 item or more, your second $40+ item is HALF OFF!



When purchasing, you need to put me as the hostess - Lori M. - to receive this deal! Let me know if you are interested in purchasing anything so I can help if needed.


Look at some of my favorites -



Gramercy Quadruple Java Snack dish -on sale for $12.96!

Cottage Garden Bowl with stand - on sale for $21.96!!!

So it doesn't hurt to just look....... Willow House

It is 2011!

How time flies!! My winter break went by very quick, but I tried to spend a lot of my time relaxing and reading. I did work some but I also read 6 books in 2 weeks. Now it back to reality of working my 4 jobs. Alot was accomplished last year including a new roof and a new fence. Now all that is left is new flooring upstairs. Once this is done, the number of jobs I work will be decreasing. Woo hoo! I am super excited about having more time for myself and my family.

Lately I have been forcing myself to go to the gym. I go ahead and take my gym bag with me and get it done because if I go home I am not going back out. I really would like to get into running more. I would love to have a goal of maybe running a half marathon, but all the training schedules start out with running 3 miles which I can not do. So, first thing is to train for a 5k, then maybe a 10k, and if I survive that I will look into a half marathon. Now I just need to get a few more ice packs for my knees and legs for after my runs.