If I say it in type ....

I'm hoping that typing something will have the same affect that saying something aloud does.  I want to use this year to lose forty pounds.  I've been putting it off and telling myself that I'll start next week, next month, after the holiday, on Monday ... one excuse after another.  But now that I have perfectly adorable beautiful twin grandbabies I want to be in the best shape possible to enjoy them.  So today ... in six minutes ... I am starting fresh.

Healthier eating ... moving more on a daily basis ... generally taking better care of myself.  I know it won't be easy and I suspect that there will be days I slide, days I want to give up and days I fail.  But this is me taking the first step to be held accountable. 

I'll keep you posted as I take this journey -- feel free to send encouragement, helpful tips or just share your story!

New Year ... New Goals

Wow ... a new year!  I'm not the type to announce resolutions out loud or share them with anyone but I have my list of things I'd like to change/do/accomplish.  I'm sure I'm not the only one and I received an email with an opportunity that will be helpful!

Crystal Paine is going to be offering her book, 21 Days to a More Disciplined Life starting tomorrow for only 99 cents!  It's currently available at Amazon for $4.99 so you'll be getting a savings Thursday, January 3 through Saturday, January 5th.  If you don't have a Kindle or Kindle app then you'll be happy to hear it's also available in a PDF version.

I'm always ready to read something that will help be become more organized and get my life in some sense of order so I'm excited about this book.  I'm sure I'm not the only one so be sure and let me know what you think!

Here's the link for the Kindle version at Amazon
 21 Days to a More Disciplined Life

And the PDF version
PDF version

a TREAT for you

I received an exciting email over the weekend. I've partnered with Shutterfly before in sharing great promotions with you and now Shutterfly has a new greeting card brand ... Treat.  And they have a treat for you!!

Here's what Treat is all about in their own words ...

About Treat

Treat is Shutterfly’s exciting new greeting card brand that makes it easy for people to create and send one-of-a-kind greeting cards. Treat cards are perfect for holidays, birthdays, congrats, thank yous and every occasion in between. It’s crazy fun. It’s super easy. And it’s totally personal.

You know how much I adore mail after reading my last post and if that mail includes a card then I am simply over the top.  I'm also a card saver - I have those special ones tucked away in a special box; the ones from my hubby, the ones from my kids with their careful printing, the ones my mom sent me.  I'm sure I'm not the only one that does this.

I have a special code to share with you so that you can try Treat for yourself!  This offer is valid today and tomorrow (11/19 and 11/20) only so don't waste time.  So quit reading and go to http://www.treat.com/  and use this code TREATBLOGR.

Be sure that you come back and let me know your thoughts!!

Send a card to our troops

I have to confess that I LOVE mail!  I can recognize the sound of the mail truck coming down our street from almost anyplace in our home.  I love opening the box and finding magazines, letters, catalogs ... even junk mail makes my heart beat a tiny bit faster.  I also adore email.   Clicking on my email and seeing an endless list of new emails just makes me happy.  I don't even fret over deleting half of the email; I just like mail.

Tonight I had an email from Shutterfly telling me about an initiative they have on their facebook page.  It's called Thank the Troops and it's a very simple idea that so appeals to me.  You can go to their facebook page and take a few minutes and send a card with a personal message to a soldier.  I immediately knew this was a promotion that I had to share with you guys.  I know how I feel when it's a holiday and I don't hear the sound of the mail person's truck or when I check my email and there's nothing new.  I can't imagine how I would feel if I were away from my home, my family, my friends, my life but yet that describes so many service people that are overseas - many in harms way. 

Sunday is Veteran's Day and what better way to celebrate it than by sending a few words to an American hero.  One of those away from all they hold dear while they are protecting all that we hold dear.    Just go here:  https://www.facebook.com/shutterfly/app_525739750774135 and choose your card.  Shutterfly does the rest ... they will print and mail your card at no cost to you.   I've completed mine and I'm excited that someone else will have that "you've got mail" smile on their face!

Oh ... I almost forgot.  Once you complete your card be sure and use the share feature so your friends and family will join in the fun too!

Foundations

Today I am grateful for my parents.  They provided a wonderful foundation for my life.  They raised myself and three brothers with a sense of values that have carried us far in life -- values that included love, respect, a work ethic, family and fun.  They loved and supported us in everything we did ... even when I'm sure they disagreed with us.  I can think of nothing I would have changed growing up.  I only wish I'd had more time with them.

Days of Gratitude

It's not always the deep and profound things that make me feel grateful.  Today I am grateful for a comfy bed and cozy sheets ... especially after what seemed like a never ending twelve hour Friday night shift at work!  How wonderful that feeling is when you sink into bed and find the perfect spot to drift off to sleep!

What are you thankful for today?

A month of thankfulness

With Thanksgiving just around the corner I want to take the month and focus on all I have to be thankful for.  It's far too easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and forget to take time for gratitude. 

Today I am thankful for sunshine!  And doubly so because it was a day off work.

Reviewing Life Promises for Couples

I finished reading Life Promises for Couples by Gary Chapman which I received through the Tyndale Blog Network.  I so enjoy devotional books because of their short, daily "chapters".  It's relaxing to start or end my day with some quiet time.  And what marriage can't use some words of wisdom, some guidance ... even when there were days that I felt my toes stepped on a bit!

I was familiar with Gary Chapman from his love languages books and some of those same thoughts are included in this book.  This is a small book that is arranged to be read very easily and the advice ran the gamut of issues couples deal with on a daily basis from sex to listening.   Each day covers two pages - one side has Bible verses on it and the other side delves into how to apply those to your life as a couple.  The small size fits so easily on our nitestand and would be easy to toss into a purse or briefcase if traveling.  I love gift books and the attached ribbon to mark your place is a nice touch.

I appreciated the opportunity to review this book and received no compensation beyond the book to read.