Holy Cow!!!

Tonight, my site, www.SimplyTheBestCandles.biz was picked up by a couple of freebies sites for my free candle of the month sample.  I went from getting about 10 requests a MONTH to several hundred TODAY!  There is no way I’m going to be able to fulfill all of these, I feel horrible…but what can a girl do???

Email updates

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 I’ve also added a new contest to the contest & freebies page, so check it out!

Christmas is coming…Christmas is coming!!!!

Thanksgiving is over…..out with the fall, and in with the winter!  It snowed here last week..and it is COLD!  Not to let the season get too far into the swing of things, before I update….I’ve changed my colors to reflect the merriment to come!  As always, you can chat with me while I’m online…..

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BSU vs. Hawaii & Bringing back an old classic

My broncos lost.  Oh well, we’ve had another great year and a great team that still has a lot of young players.  I can’t wait to see how the next few years go.  Here are some pics of hubby and I enjoying the game.

         

The people sitting at the table behind us….

Now…for the old classic

Some of you may remember Super Mario Bros. on the original Nintendo console….and all of the hassles that came with the original NES….blowing on your games, having a Super Secret Code that you had to do in perfect order to get your game to work….out, in, tap, tap, out, blow, in, tap, slam!….etc…you get the point.  Well no longer do we have to deal with the little idiosyncrasies of the old system.  With the Nintendo Wii you can download some of your favorite video games from the good ol’ days.  After a year of owning my Wii, I finally got it hooked up to my wi-fi (thanks to their nifty wi-fi usb plug in….and NO thanks to my super awesome [sarcastic] Linksys WRTG 54G v.5 Wireless router)….and downloaded Super Mario Bros.  YAY!!!!  Finally, a game I can play!  It is amazing, after probably 20 years…I can still remember the hidden pieces, how to ‘warp’, and most of the little tricks that enable one to get through the game.  So tonight….we are schooling the kiddos on what games ‘used’ to be….for now, Super Mario Bros is beating out Resident Evil IV.  (sweet!)

    

Day 2…and other stuff

Well today was day 2 at the gym, check my weight loss journey page to find out how it went.

Also, I am posting some new freebies on my contests & freebies page, so if you like free stuff..come on over!

I did it! Day 1 at the gym!

After being increasingly unhappy about the weight I have gained in the last 3 years…I have finally decided to get serious and start doing something about it.  We have a family membership to the Y and there’s no reason for me not to be taking advantages of the classes they have to offer.  I can do aerobics, pilates, weights, dance classes, all at no additional charge.  I just have to get off my butt and do it.  Well…today I did.

Last night, I had my husband bring home the schedule for their classes, and sat down and figured out when I will be able to go every day.  I decided to start with a 1st step fitness program, designed for all fitness levels (since I have been relatively inactive for 3 years) and group strength.  These alternate and I would be going 4 days a week at a time that I will be able to fit into my schedule.

Today was day 1.  I arrived about 10 minutes late because I didn’t plan properly.  However, I was welcomed into the room nonetheless.  Everyone said hi, in the middle of their warm-ups, and away we went.  The class was awesome!  We did about 30-40 minutes of a step program (btw…I couldn’t have opted for the easier, 4-inch step…nope, I had to take the 6-inch step…I will be feeling this tomorrow), we did a small cool-down, and went to the bosu (sp???) ball.  We worked on our core, butts, thighs and lower backs with that.  Then we did some post-workout stretching…which I really hope helps me not be so sore tomorrow.  My legs were cramping up as I walked down the stairs…but it felt so good.  Knowing I did something good for myself today, instead of slacking, knowing that by Christmas, I could be down 10lbs and looking much leaner.

I am very excited to start seeing the results.  I will be taking pictures for myself…so I can SEE it, but will not be posting them here..that’s just too personal…lol.  I just started a weight-loss page to update instead of posting it daily here….so come by often and check it out!

A new product ~ Pumpkin Pie

Can I just start by saying how much I love the company I am in?  I truly believe they want the very BEST for their distributors (instead of just fat pockets).  They are always looking out for new products that will actually benefit us, and be used by our customers.

This week we introduced our new Pumpkin Pies.  Want the smell and look of a Pumpkin Pie without the work?  We’ve got it!  These make beautiful, unique gifts and will be appreciated by their recipients!

SLACKER, Slacker, slacker

Aggghhhh, it sucks being a slacker, lol.  I haven’t updated my blog in over a week, and there’s just not much to talk about.  I guess I’d better start reading more, or doing more…so I have something to talk about!

Anyways…this weekend I will be doing a craft show in the Red Feather Subdivision clubhouse.  For any of you that are local, stop by and check it out.  It’s on Saturday from 9am-2pm.  There will be food, a Body Shop lady is going to be there, so you can soak your feet, I’ll have candles, and there will be much more!  You can come support your local Stay at Home Moms!

It’s here…..Coffee Break

November comes with beautiful fall leaves, and cool weather.  Warm up your home with our newest fragrance, Coffee Break.  Request your free sample now!

….It’s over

Yep, we survived another Halloween.  Despite not going shopping for costumes until Monday evening, we got what everyone wanted.  My littlest guy was ‘black spiderman’ aka. Venom.  My middle boy was Cpt. Jack Sparrow, complete with coffee beard (which itches incredibally bad, unfortunately).  And my oldest was a mix between the funny Scream character and the bad Scream character.  All in all it was a good night. 

We started at hubby’s work, where the entire night shift (approx 60 people) planned for their families to come in.  We left with about 3lbs. of candy in EACH of their bags.  Then it was time for the neighborhood trick-or-treating.  My little guy had enough after only about an hour…and still managed to bring home a TON of candy.  My middle guy stuck it out for about an hour and a half, brining in another TON of candy.  And my oldest, hung out for about 2 hours, racing around the neighborhood first with hubby, then with some of his friends…..also bringin home a TON of candy. 

Candy total=20lbs.

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Are you kidding me????  What am I supposed to do with 20lbs of candy????  My kids are lucky to get an occasional piece of candy or an ice cream cone after school.  Do you know how long it will take to get through 20lbs?  I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, and neither does hubby (good thing, or we’d gain 30 lbs each). 

So….what to do with all of the candy?

It was suggested by an acquaintance to save it, and put it into a pinata for the next childs birthday (many months away)…..good idea…might have to use it…but I’m a bit fearful that little hands will find their way into the stash far too often for my comfort….

Maybe I will make goodie bags?  Hmm…that’s not a bad idea….

Well…if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them!  lol

Until next year……