Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Currently.......

I'm linking up again today with JulietteFaith and Allie for a Currently type of post, which is a lot like what I used to love doing on Myspace. I know, I'm pretty lame. Sorry.

READING: Deeds and Transfer Statements at work and City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare at home.

WRITING: This post. Duh! And I should be working the deeds and transfer statements right now, but I'm not. Oops.

LISTENING: Creed on the radio. Boo!!

THINKING: How I need another vacation. And how I don't want to work anymore.

SMELLING: Absolutely nothing.

WISHING: Everything would stop breaking and falling apart. For example, both vehicles, our front window, our screen door and I'm sure there's other things.

HOPING: I can stay motivated enough to work out when I get home.

WEARING: My black and white maxi dress that I got from StitchFix.

WANTING: A million books!! I just keep finding more and more that I want to read. Life's so tough.

LOVING: How much Izzie loves spending time outside. It's great knowing that she would rather be playing than watching tv all day long.

NEEDING: To win the lottery! I have school shopping to do, cars to fix, vacation to take next year and on and on.



Allieology





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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Blogging for Books Review


I recently stumbled on a program called Blogging For Books.  I thought, I blog, I love books, I should check this out! And I'm glad I did.  You create an account on their website, answer a few questions and then you pick a book out of their selection and they will send it to you for free. All they ask is that you blog about it and leave a review on their website! If you love to read, please do this!

I received the book The Execution of Noa P. Singleton by Elizabeth L. Silver.

From Goodreads:
Noa P. Singleton never spoke a word in her own defense throughout a brief trial that ended with a jury finding her guilty of first-degree murder. Ten years later, having accepted her fate, she sits on death row in a maximum-security penitentiary, just six months away from her execution date. 
Seemingly out of the blue, she is visited by Marlene Dixon, a high-powered Philadelphia attorney who is also the mother of the woman Noa was imprisoned for killing. Marlene tells Noa that she has changed her mind about the death penalty and Noa’s sentence, and will do everything in her considerable power to convince the governor to commute the sentence to life in prison, in return for the one thing Noa is unwilling to trade: her story.
      Marlene desperately wants Noa to reveal the events that led to her daughter’s death – events that Noa has never shared with a soul. With death looming, Marlene believes that Noa may finally give her the answers she needs, though Noa is far from convinced that Marlene deserves the salvation she alone can deliver. Inextricably linked by murder but with very different goals, Noa and Marlene wrestle with the sentences life itself can impose while they confront the best and worst of what makes us human in this haunting tale of love, anguish, and deception.

I saw some mixed reviews on this book so I wasn't sure what to expect, but I seriously loved it! I was really into it and was constantly trying to find out if Noa was innocent or actually guilty.  The author did a great job peeling off the layers of the story to find out exactly what happened between Noa and Sarah.  I love books that really show the dark side of people and this book does exactly that. 

I'm a pretty firm believer in Capital Punishment for murder but at the same time, I hate to think that people that might actually be innocent, could be on Death Row.  This book really made me think though.  I would like to elaborate more on that, but you really need to read the book and then we can discuss this. :)  

I would say if you liked Gone Girl, you will like this. And just so you know, I loved Gone Girl, even the ending!

I received this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for this review.
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#TLCVoxBox


I was so excited to find out I was receiving the TLC Vox Box from Influenster. I have received other products from Influenster but it was always just 1 item from a brand. This box contained several items. This box is for the Moms of Influenster Nation.



First up is the Neosporin Neo To Go which retails for $4.97 to $7.50.
It's a no touch, no sting spray that you can use 1 handed while you are on the go! I have actually bought this for my purse before and I love it. Believe me, with kids, you need this. Izzie has gained only 50 scars so far this summer and Neo To Go is great for her! I never realized how clumsy and tomboyish she is!

Breyer's Gelato Indulgences: $4.49-$5.99
I had never heard of this until I received a coupon in my box. There are 4 varieties: Vanilla Caramel, (which I picked) Raspberry Cheesecake, Tiramisu and Triple Chocolate. They advertise that there is a trio of textures - creamy gelato, luscious sauce and gourmet toppings.

Ivory Bar Soap: $3.99 for a 10-pack
I don't know about you all, but I don't use bar soap anymore, but this is a great soap for mothers to use on their kids.  It is 99.44% pure, clean and simple.  It contains no dyes or heavy perfumes.

Avon ANEW Reversalist Express Wrinkle Smoother: $30
This is a translucent balm that is supposed to blur the look of wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes instantly.  This is another product I have never heard of it, but boy was I glad to see this! I have some wrinkles going on in my forehead (I blame my kids!) so I was thrilled to try this out.  All you do is use your fingers to gently pat on over moisturizer or even over your makeup! And right now if you visit AVON.com you can receive 15% off your Anew purchase of $50 or more with the code ANEW15.

Puffs To Go: $.49 per single pack
Of course I love these little packs too! I was glad to have one in my purse when I went to see The Fault in our Stars!! As any mother, heck as any female knows, tissues are always great to have on hand! (Does anyone else call all tissues kleenex, or just me?)

Last in the box was the Shell Fuel Rewards Network Card.
I have heard of this before, but sadly we don't have any Shell fuel stations in our town. The closest one is about 30 minutes away and I usually fill up before I go there.  If you have a Shell station nearby you should check this out. It's a free loyalty program that helps you save money on fuel. I'm sure EVERYONE wants to save money on gas! You can also earn 10 cents per gallon for every $50 you spend when you go out to eat. More than 10,000 restaurants participate. You only have to link up your credit or debit card with your Rewards card. There's also an online mall with more than 700 brand name merchants that over 5 cents/gallon for every $50. Some even offer 2x, 5x or 10x the rewards or more.




I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

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Monday, July 14, 2014

Finish this sentence.....


Today I am linking up with FaithAllie and Juliette!

They have been doing Blog Everyday in July and so I thought I would join in the fun today!

They have come up with some sentences and so I'm going to finish them.

"When I open the fridge, I always hope I find..."
I guess I'm going to go with cheese. That seems to be what I enjoy snacking on lately.  Unless I have a craving for a candy bar, then it better be in there when I go to find it!!  

"My favorite article of clothing is..."
anything non-restricting. When I get home from work, the bra comes off and I go straight into a tshirt and some yoga pants or gym shorts.  If you don't make plans with me before I change, too bad. I'm not leaving.

"Last week I was really pissed when..."
my car started running like crap. When does it ever end. There is ALWAYS something broken and needing fixed or replaced.

"One thing nobody understands about me is..."
my sense of humor.  I mean, I think some people get it some of the time, but I might be too sarcastic a lot of the time.

"One thing I don't understand is..."
how people can be so stupid. Seriously! I get asked the stupidest questions at work all the time. I think a lot of people are just too lazy to figure things out for themselves too.

"The world would be a better place if..."
everyone could just get along. And if people would pull their heads out of their asses. 

"If I had a million dollars, I'd..."
buy Tim and I new vehicles, fix up my house and sell it and then build a new house with a kitchen that has room for me to cook in. I would also do some traveling and put money away for my kids.

"If I knew I'd die next week, this week I'd...."
spend as much time with my family as I could and let everyone know how I felt about them. 

"If I could change one thing about myself, it would be..."
my stomach fat. It really needs to go. And then I guess I would change my drive to workout. I have none.

"Something that can always make me happy is..."
books. And rock music.

"Something I'll never blog about is..."
hmmm, there are a few things, but obviously I'm not going to blog about them. Ha! I've been toying with the idea of making a new blog so I can get rid of a couple of readers that I don't wish to know everything in my life.  That's a lot of work though.  

"If I could go anywhere I would go... Because..."
to Europe. I would love to travel everywhere over there.  I think we have some Spanish and maybe French heritage in us and I have always just felt drawn to travel there. Maybe someday.

"If I were an animal I would be a ..."
a lion. I love lions and they are pretty lazy.....like me. :)

"A job I've always wanted is..."
to teach.  Call me crazy but yeah. Or a librarian. Since I love books, that's just obvious.

"My idea of a perfect day is..."
not too hot, definitely not cold. Perfect for sitting outside reading and watching my kids play and get along. It would be absolutely perfect if they got along all day with no fighting and no tattling.

That was fun! I hope you all decide to link up too and  check out their prompt list for the rest of the month. Have a great day! (I know, it's Monday....bah)

Allieology



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