Bitch & Moan - 4/30

It's Friday and I'm in a blah mood.

I've been in a blah mood all week long.

Monday - I worked. Three minutes before I was to log off of my phone and head out for the night a call came in. Most calls take 3-5 minutes max so I wasn't overly concerned. Until I learned the nature of the call and realized that there would be a lot more involved. I was on the phone with the customer for 45 minutes. 45 FUCKING MINUTES. Why? Because SHE HAD 33 FUCKING BOUNCED CHECKS on file in our system. Yep, only 33. People like her shouldn't even be allowed to have a checkbook.

Tuesday - My day off. I spent a good part of my day at the vet and at the airport. I couldn't stand dog sitting for my ex-husband anymore (long story). His dog was destroying my house and it just wasn't worth the hassle anymore. They paid for me to take him to the vet, buy a carrier and take him to the airport. I don't miss the dog. It wasn't that big of a hassle to get his paperwork in order and get him out of here. One less thing I have to worry about.

Wednesday - Work. Nothing spectacular.  I hate that I have to work at night and miss Hunter's baseball games.  I'm thoroughly convinced that his team keeps losing because they don't have MY SUPPORT there at he field.

Thursday - Work. I love when they hang up on me. Makes my job easier.

And I've decided next payday that I'm going to get me a passport for travel. I received an AWESOME opportunity yesterday and unfortunately can't go because I can't get a passport in time and I can't afford the cost to have it expedited. They want close to $400! I'm a little whole-hell-of-a-fucking-lot bummed...but fucking hell, I just don't have an extra $400 laying around. And then there's the whole job thing to consider, you know...man, it sucks having to be responsible.  It's ruining my fun.

Today - I'm going to work. I'm going to stop at McDonald's on the way to work and buy me some mother effing chicken nuggets...because I like them...and maybe they'll perk up my mood. And make me fat(ter).

And I wanted to thank you all for your advice last week in my blog post about Ethan. I read every single comment and had, still have...good intentions to respond to all of you. I'm just overly stressed, tired and haven't even been in the mood to blog this week. I suck.

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BABIES: Hilarious Jimmy Kimmel Spoof

All content for BABIES courtesy of Bzz Agent.

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Vistaprint 12x12 Photo Book Giveaway - CLOSED

WINNER:

#49 - amyd

What to do with all of the photos you take? Do you have them printed? Do you store them on disk or SD cards? Store them on an external drive?

If you're like me you have printed photos, photos on FLOPPY DISKS (remember those?), CD's, external drives, flash drives, photo albums....I have pictures every where.

One thing I like to do with photos is have photo books made. You can get them at many places now. I have a few of these photo books...one with all my wedding photos, one from our honeymoon to NYC and one from a family vacation to San Diego.

These hardcover, glossy page photo books are a great way to capture any memories you want to keep.

Thanks to Vistaprint and Team Mom I'm able to offer one lucky Fairy Blog Mother reader a 12x12 Photo Book from Vistaprint.

Vistaprint, a high quality printing company that offers such great products as Birthday Invitations, Custom T-shirts, and Personalized Mugs.

The 12x12 Photo Book can be personalized.  The winner can choose from hard cover, leather cover or linen cover. It includes 26 pages and a variety of layout and design options.  Valued at over $50.

To enter this giveaway:
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Much thanks to the Vistaprint and Team Mom for this giveaway opportunity.

The "I don't like fancy lingo" disclaimer:

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Monday Mayhem - 4/26

What are your fears about waking up in the morning?

I fear having to go to work.  Ok...dread is more like it.

What are your fears about working?

If you had to deal with the people I dealt with on a daily basis you'd be afraid too.  I'm amazed at how many people survive on so few brain cells.

What are your fears about riding the bus?

I'm not a fan of riding the bus.  I rode a bus for three days to get back to Salt Lake from Oklahoma.  But I'm not afraid of riding a bus.

What are your fears about driving a car?

Idiot drivers.  Like the one that almost backed into us today at Dairy Queen.

What are your fears about riding a bike?

It's been years since I've ridden a bicycle.  I'm afraid I'd need training wheels.

What are your fears about making your own meal?

I have no fears about this.  And neither does my family.

What are your fears about making a meal for others?

If I'm making something new and my guests are my guinea pigs then yeah it can make me a little nervous.

What are your fears about romance?

Romance schomance.  

What are your fears about friendship?

None.  If you're lucky enough to be on the friend list you better not fuck it up, otherwise I'll hold it against you forever.  You're the one that should be afraid.

What are your fears about entering a public restroom?

Entering one?  Well, if it's at some seedy truck stop or roadside rest area then I guess I'd be a little nervous.  Otherwise, I don't care...get outta my way, I gotta pee.

What are your fears about using a public restroom?

Some of them can be pretty fucking nasty.  What's far worse than using one is cleaning one...if you've ever worked in a restaurant/fast food joint/Walmart then you know what I'm talking about.  And for the record...the restrooms at Walmart are the worst I've ever seen.

What are your fears about being in crowds?

I used to get really anxious about it.  Nervous.  I remember when we seen Madonna in Vegas, as we were all filing out of the arena I was getting all panicky because there were SO many people.  Once we were out I was fine.  It doesn't bother me so much anymore.  Thank you zoloft and xanax.

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Lysol Disinfectant Spray & Wipes Review & Giveaway - CLOSED

WINNER:

#15 - Stephanie

I hate cleaning.

I don't know anyone who loves it by any means.  It's just one of those things that you have to do.  For sanity and sanitary reasons.

Lysol is making it easier for me to keep a handle on things.  I don't get off work until 8:30 PM every night.  And housework is one of the things that suffers. 

I was sent a canister of Lysol 4-in-1 Disinfecting Wipes and a can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray.  I've used both products in the past and really like them.  The wipes are nice to use in the bathroom area or for quick clean ups in the kitchen.  And the spray can be used all over the house.  Doorknobs, plastic toys, garbage cans and the diaper pail.

The wipes are strong and thick and work on even dried spills and messes.

The spray kills viruses, bacteria and mold and mildew.  And using both products can actually help to reduce indoor allergens.  Which this is especially important to me as I have a child who suffers from asthma and dust, pet dander and all that icky stuff can really make him miserable.

Here's a few tips from Lysol:

• Reduce Pet Dander - Decrease your exposure to pet dander by keeping your pet out of your bedroom, since this is typically the room in which people spend a majority of their time. 

• Wrap Things Up - Put fabric covers over common dust mite hideouts such as pillows, mattresses and sofa cushions and wash bedding often.

• Clear the Air - Prevent pollen from entering your home by keeping windows and doors closed during peak allergy season

• Air filters are also considered useful for helping clear the air of lingering allergens triggers. 

• Wipe Down Surfaces - Be sure to frequently clean hard surfaces to get rid of allergens in your home. Use LYSOL Disinfecting Wipes to remove 90% of pollen particles and dust mite debris, in addition to killing 99.9% of illness-causing bacteria. Also use LYSOL Disinfectant Spray to kill the source of mold allergens on hard, non-porous surfaces. 

• Avoid Mold Spores - To help reduce mold: use an air conditioner in humid climates and avoid the use of humidifiers in dry climates. Also, run the bathroom fan or open the window when showering. 

• Talk to Your Doctor - It is important to talk to your doctor about whether or not allergy testing, medications, and/or other measures are recommended.

One lucky Fairy Blog mother reader will receive a canister of Lysol Disinfecting Wipes and a can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray to try for themselves.

To enter this giveaway:
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Much thanks to the Lysol for this review and giveaway opportunity.

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Sunday Stealing - 4/25

Sunday Stealing: The Fandom Meme

Rules: We all are fans. Be it Star Trek or Twilight, you are a fan of something. Pick a subject, book, TV or movie series. Now tell us all about it!

I chose Ally McBeal...oh how I loooooooved this show.

1. The first character I fell in love with:

Ally, of course.  She was a little bit crazy and got to sleep with (on tv anyway) Robert Downey, Jr. and Jon Bon Jovi.

2. The character I never expected to love as much as I do now:

I really liked Richard Fish (played by Greg Germann).  He was cocky and conceited.  He and Ling were perfect together.

3. The character I would shag anytime:

Larry (played by Robert Downey, Jr.) or Portia de Rossi...or both.

4. The character I'd slap:

Ling (played by Lucy Liu).

She was an evil little thing.  I want to slap her and be her partner in crime.

5. Who are my 3 favorite characters.

Ally, Elaine and John....quirky and hilarious. 

6. What are my 3 favorite pairings.

Nell and John (Portia de Rossi and Peter MacNicol? Seriously? Only on tv...)

Ally and Larry (Calista Flockhart and Robert Downey, Jr.)

Ally and Victor (Calista Flockhart and Jon Bon Jovi)

7. Which character I'm most like.

Elaine....kinda slutty and really funny.  Well, I'm not slutty...yet.  And I guess she wasn't actually slutty, just kinda acted like it.

8. The coolest thing about the canon:

I don't understand this question....the coolest thing about this show...the bar they hung out at after.  I'd so go there and sing and dance to Vonda Shepard's music.

That and everyone at that damn law firm was hooked up with someone else who worked there.  But thinking of every job I've ever had...there isn't one person that I'd want to date that I've worked with.  Ewwww.

9. The lamest crappiest thing about the canon:

Again, I don't understand...but the crappiest thing about this show is when Robert Downey, Jr. had to go back to rehab or jail or whatever and had to leave the show.  

10. My guiltiest pleasure in this fandom:

I was truly disappointed over the whole Robert Downey, Jr. thing.  I may have cried actual tears when he was forced to leave the show.  He and Ally were meant for each other...tv or not.  They should hook up and make babies and stuff.  Just to appease me, if anything.

11. What story I wish I could read (or art I wish I could see):

Huh?  I don't get it.  So I'm just gonna ignore it talk about the other Ally characters...like Georgia (played by Courtney Thorne-Smith) and Billy...Ally's ex-boyfriend/Georgia's husband (played by Gil Bellows) and Renee, Ally's roommate (played by Lisa Nicole Carson). 

Courtney Thorne-Smith is/was better on According to Jim.

I have no idea what happened to the other two since Ally McBeal ended.

12. What story I wish I had written/still want to write:

Huh?  I don't get it...I'm just gonna skip this one.  I'm sure you're bored with my Ally McBeal obsession anyway.

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Saturday 9 - The Sunday Edition

Saturday 9: I Want to Hold Your Hand

1. What do you notice about other people's hands?

Well I've been known to develop unnatural celebrity crushes...guitar players.  It's the hands that do it for me.  Like when I seen AC/DC in concert (Angus Young...and Kiss...(Ace Frehley).  Seriously, who thinks those guys are hot?  Apparently, I do if they've got the guitar in hand.  I'll just put a bag over their heads.  I would never develop a crush on Keith Richards though...NEVER. 

I know I've posted this pic before...but it's incredibly disturbing.  Old, wrinkly, drugged out dood = so not sexy

But up close...I notice if their hands are calloused and beat up and dirty fingernails...I always, always notice dirty fingernails and it's disgusting. 

2. If someone was nosing around your house, what would you hope they wouldn't see?

My dirty laundry, my dirty dishes, my backyard, my filthy carpets....just don't come over.  Ever.

3. Do you think that the more stuff you own enhances your life or adds to your burden?

Well um...I like the stuff I have, so it must enhance my life in someway.  But things like mortgages and car payments seem to burden me.  Why must you be required to pay for these luxuries?  Damn them! 

4. What was the last movie you saw in the theatre?

Date Night.  Go see it.

5. What do you have under your bed?

My cat hides under there...that's it.  Maybe a random toy or two, something the kids haven't even noticed missing but the second it's discovered there'll be tears of sheer joy and exclamations about miracles and what not. 

6. What do you think your s/o or best friend would say about what makes you unique?

My husband wouldn't have anything to say.  He doesn't think like that.  Requires too much mental work.

My BFF would say my utterly warped sense of humor.

7. What's your current favorite TV commercial?

This one...fucking brilliant I say.

8. Who do you owe a phone call to?

Nobody.  I don't want to talk to you on the phone.  Text me, we'll talk all you want.

9. Do you know about my friend's new meme Wednesday Wickedness? Will you give it a try this week just for me? Please? :)

Well, only if all the cool kids are doing it...

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Perricone Cold Plasma - Giveaway - CLOSED

WINNER:

#30 - lsfish

Nicholas Perricone is a board certified clinical and research dermatologist, and CEO of NV Perricone MD, Ltd. Perricone is a leading manufacturer and retailer of skin care products and supplements. 

I am very pleased to be offering one lucky Fairy Blog Mother reader a jar of Perricone's Cold Plasma. This product helps to combat the top ten signs of aging:

• Firmness
• Elasticity
• Clarity
• Radiance
• Smoothness
• Texture
• Redness
• Blotchiness
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Dryness

Perricone Cold Plasma does not contain any:

• Parabens
• Fragrance
• Sulfates
• Mineral oil
• Artificial colors or fillers

I, myself have never tried Perricone products but I will be receiving a jar of Cold Plasma to try for myself in a few weeks.

To enter this giveaway:

Tell me why you'd like to try this product

That's it!  One entry per person!

Giveaway is open to US and Canada, age 18+
Ends 5/9/2010 12 PM MST

The "I don't like fancy lingo" disclaimer:

I received the opportunity to offer a prize to my readers in exchange for a blog post. No actual product was received (yet!).  However, my regular reviews are my opinion(s) and any compensation received does not sway me to say nice things about the product/company. What you read is what I think.   

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Bitch & Moan - 4/25....The Sunday Edition

So I'm way behind. I missed Bitch & Moan on Friday, missed Saturday 9 yesterday, plus I have two giveaways to post. So I'm playing catch up today.

Join in, Bitch and Moan with me on this find Sunday afternoon. Trust me...it's better than church.

So I received my first death threat at work this week. Well I guess he didn't say he was going to KILL me...but he did say he'd like to reach through the phone and choke me. Then he laughed at his own words and said 'sorry, that's just how I feel right now'. I only wish my response could have been something like 'well you can go fuck yourself, have a nice day and thank you for calling...jackass'...then I would have chuckled to myself and faked an apology too.

So Ethan is obsessed with the one episode of Spongebob Squarepants. And while I enjoy watching Spongebob as much he does...I'm sick of this one episode. It's the one where Mr. Krab's daughter, Pearl, has a slumber party and he sends Spongebob over to try and crash the party. Anyone mind explaining to me how a crab has a whale for a daughter?

And really...none of this pissed me off that much. It was a decent week.

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Sunglass Warehouse Review & Giveaway - CLOSED

WINNERS:

#98 - Ladytink_534

#36 - magicgrl63

redraw...someone didn't respond....you snooze you lose!

#92 - Sue

Thanks to Sunglass Warehouse I got me some snazzy new shades just in time for summer.

I love Sunglass Warehouse because their selection is HUGE.  They have  women's sunglasses, men's sunglasses, or kids' sunglasses? They also have content on choosing the right sunglasses - pages on choosing sunglasses based on your skin tones and choosing sunglasses for your face shape. 

It's easy to find exactly what you're looking for.  Whether it be designer replica sunglasses, retro styled sunglasses...you can search by color, style and you're bound to find a pair (or several!) that are just right for you.

And you won't break the bank shopping at Sunglass Warehouse.  Every pair of sunglasses is priced under $25.  And right now you can save 15% store wide...plus free shipping on orders over $25.  So go and get yourself some cheap sunglasses...(oh yeah!)

Cheap as in price...not quality.  This is the second pair of glasses I've received from Sunglass Warehouse and I still love (and haven't misplaced or broken) the first pair.

I'm one of those people that are constantly losing or breaking my sunglasses so I refuse to spend $$$$$ on them.  I know the second I did they'd be lost or sat on or something equally awful.

I chose these shield style sunglasses with zebra print.  I chose the white rather than the black and blue shown below (I can't find my SD card for my camera right now!) and I looooooooooove them.  

You all know how much I dig the zebra print and these sunglasses are just my style.

Two lucky Fairy Blog Mother readers will win their choice of sunglasses from Sunglass Warehouse. 

To enter this giveaway:
Visit the Sunglass Warehouse website and tell me which pair of sunglasses you'd choose if you won

(choose carefully as this will be your prize should you win!)

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Giveaway is open to US residents, age 18+
Ends 5/7/2010 12 PM MST

Much thanks to the Sunglass Warehouse for this review and giveaway opportunity.

The "I don't like fancy lingo" disclaimer:

I received a free item(s) in exchange for a review. These reviews are my opinion(s) and any compensation received did not sway me to say nice things about the product/company. What you read is what I think. 

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Axl's Closet - Trendy Kid's Clothes! - Giveaway - CLOSED

WINNERS:

#6 - hollowsins

#44 - Yummy Boy Mummy

#64 - FDP 4 Life

#30 - coriwestphal

Kid's clothes are expensive.  And when they want name brand clothing it can be even more expensive.  All kids want to look cool, have cool clothes...and all parents don't want to break the bank purchasing high dollar items, especially when kids outgrow and ruin things so quickly.


Axl's Closet is an online store that offers the hottest, trendiest kids clothes.  Brands like Patagonia, Volcom, Roxy, Billabong and DC. All at prices that parents can afford.

The site is easy to navigate.  You can browse by brand, girls, boys or style of clothing. They also carry the hottest accessories like backpacks, hats, socks and purses.

Axl's Closet also participates in their very own 1% For Kids program. Every quarter, Axl’s partners with a unique children’s based organization and donates one percent of every sale to support their mission.They also feature a custom shirt of the month with a larger portion of the proceeds from each sale going directly to the featured charity.

Four lucky Fairy Blog Mother readers will win the shirt of their choice from the options shown above. (size options listed below)

1. DC Garret Black Little Boys (Medium & Large)
2. DC Globe White Boys (Large) 
3. DC Star Red Little Boys (Large)
4. DC Fifty Black Boys (Large)
5. DC Star Blue Boys (Medium)

To enter this giveaway:
Visit the Axl's Closet website and tell me something you like

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Giveaway is open to US residents, age 18+
Ends 5/7/2010 12 PM MST

Much thanks to the Axl's Closet for this giveaway opportunity.

The "I don't like fancy lingo" disclaimer:

I received the opportunity to offer a prize to my readers in exchange for a blog post. No actual product was received.  However, my regular reviews are my opinion(s) and any compensation received does not sway me to say nice things about the product/company. What you read is what I think.   

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TakePart.com - Get Involved And Help Make A Difference

TakePart.com is an online community that connects members with issues that not only inform them but inspire them to get involved and contribute.

American Express provides funding to charities in five different areas - Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education, Environment & Wildlife and Health & Wellness. 

Every three months five new charities are chosen to receive funding from American Express.  And they want your help in deciding which ones to support.  All you have to do is vote for the charity of your choice.

You can find out more at http://takepart.com/membersproject.

• Whether it’s voting for a favorite charity to receive funding from American Express, volunteering time, donating, or telling friends, everyone can take a small step with Members Project and start making a difference.

• Volunteer at charities that American Express helps you find and get Membership Rewards® points for doing so.

• Vote once per week for the causes American Express should fund. Members Project is donating $200K to five causes every three months. This quarter's voting ends May 24, 2010.

• Donate money or Membership Rewards® points to one of each voting period’s 50 selected charities, or choose from over 1 million other charities.

• Share your involvement with the program to inspire and encourage others to participate.

All information courtesy of TakePart.com and One2One Network.  I was offered the chance to win a gift card from One2One Network for posting this information.

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