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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Tanya

What's in your wallet?

And no I don't mean a Capital One credit card. I found this cool site that lets you keep track of all of your gift card balances in one place! Just wanted to share it with you. It is called http://www.leveragecard.com/ . Of course you can purchase gifts cards there too but I am using it just to keep track of what is in my wallet! If you try it out there is a referral program so please use my e-mail address peila[at]harbornet[dot]com

Thanks!
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Tanya

Getting Organized

So I am a pretty organized person, with my new Blackberry. But keeping my husband in the loop is another things. I recently discovered (being a Bzzagent) this GREAT program that downloads to your desktop as well as is accessible online called Cozi. This program is so great and those of you with multiple children, with multiple schedules may like it even more. This is a whole home organizer. You can have your schedules text messaged to you and the entire family. You can also sync it to you Outlook calendar. And ever better yet you can put your grocery lit on it and get the list text messaged to you! So next time I forget my list at home, POOF there it is!!! Yeah cannot wait to see the look on my husband's face the first time our family schedule is text messaged to him!
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Monday, May 26, 2008

Tanya

We are BACK! Adventurers in camping...

Well camping was very fun this weekend. Really it was. We started off with my husband asking the "stupid question" did you bring the keys, almost 1 hour and 15 minutes into the commute down there, mind you it only takes 1 hour and 30 minutes, well of course I DIDN'T! So luckily we had a broken window in the trailer we had been planning on replacing for some time so we just broke it a little more and climbed in!
Other than that and the small leak under the kitchen sink things were great, a little added humor for the weekend.
Little Man and his friends discovered snails and slugs, YUCK! well not only did they discover them he discovered they don't bite and can crawl on you, even more YUCK!
But we had tons of fun, lots of friends and family. The boys (all the boys in the "block") has fun as well. Rained a lot on Saturday night but cleared up in the morning. Can't wait to do some more camping this year!
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Tanya

Enter to Win

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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Tanya

Enter to win Mary's Softdough

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Tanya

What are you doing this weekend?

I am going camping with my family! YEAH! I cannot wait. It should be TONS of fun and the weather is not going to be too bad. The pool is opening up this weekend as well.

Did you know that Memorial Day is MUCH more than a three day weekend and the unofficial start to summer. It is an important reminder of those who lost their life during service for our country.

Here are some fun family activities to do during the Memorial Day weekend:
Star Shaped Cookies: http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/recipe.shtml
Create Memorial Day Poster Poem: http://www.twilightbridge.com/hobbies/festivals/memorial/activityideas.htm
10 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Love America: http://www.parents.com/holiday/july-4th/traditions/10-ways-to-teach-kids-to-love-america/

With as many troops as we here in Washington as well as all over the United Sates have all over the world, here are some tips to show Show the Troops! we care and remember:
http://www.parents.com/family-life/dynamics/military/show-the-troops/
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Tanya

Vote on the 24/7 MOMS new look

If you have not already take 30 seconds and vote on the new 24/7 MOMS logo.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=z25AL_2fDetyZ0fGxAB8fY5g_3d_3d
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Tanya

Free Animation DVD from Great American Ink

Mel Blanc is known as the man of 1000 voices. Today would be his 100th birthday. He is know for being the cartoon voice for characters like Bugs Bunny, Sylvester, Tweety, the Jetson's, Tasmanian Devil and many, many more. If you call 800.552.BUGS (2847) you can get a free DVD of animation.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Tanya

Need something to make for dinner? UPDATE

For a limited time you can get 15% off of your order. Use this discount code:
5mins4mom

http://www.lilyonthefly.com/

I bought mine last night!
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Monday, May 19, 2008

Tanya

I love being the mom of a 4-year old but NOT all the time

So tonight we headed to the Tacoma Rainiers game, like many nights. We got in, sat, listened to the National Anthem and then it started. He told my mom who has season tickets next to us to GO HOME! He started pushing her yelling GO HOME! She asked him to stop. I asked him to stop GO HOME! After about three minutes of pushing and GO HOMEing I told him if he said it again we would be leaving. That was it the final GO HOME. I proceeded to pick him up in which prompted the yelling, crying and kicking to start. Over the shoulder he went, because that was the only way I could get him to go with me. Kicking my back he lost a shoe. I was going to leave it but the people behind us handed it to me. So the crying and kicking continued until we arrived at the concourse at which time I put him on a bench before I dropped him from the weight and flailing. I told him if he was ready to talk to me and look me in the eyes I would give him a second chance. Three more minutes of crying I DONT WANT TO GO HOME. So that's it he is not going to calm down anytime soon. We exit the stadium as the security guards comment "That was a short game." We get to the car and unfortunately need dinner, because we were going to eat at the game. So we stop at Jack in the Box with the never ending drive through line and he continues to wail from the back seat. I was surprised the guy on the intercom could even hear me. I order Little Man's food and then I hear "I DONT WANT FRENCH FRIES" come screaming from the back seat. Well at least I know he can cry and listen at the same time. So 15 minutes through the Jack in the Box line and I think I have finally calmed down until I have to break the news to him that we will not be returning to the game tonight. I love being the mom of a 4-year old but NOT all the time.
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Sunday, May 18, 2008

Tanya

LOVE the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

No I am not getting paid or have a free sample for this. But I do LOVE it. Bought them in the store a couple weeks ago when we were camping. They work on EVERYTHING! and they work so good. I wash everything with them, inside of fridge and freezer, table tops, walls... the list will grow I am sure.

I highly recommend them. You can get some fre coupons for this product and others we well:

http://www.startsampling.com/sm/24730/quickQuestion.iphtml?item=24730&source=MRCLEANME
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Friday, May 16, 2008

Tanya

For Benny' Heart

I heard this story on the radio (94.1 KPMS) on Thursday and I could not help but to blog about it and hopefully get the word out.

This is from Connie Berg of Duvall, WA

"Benny is NOT yet on the heart transplant list. He is in the unfortunate position of needing a new heart but not being "quite" bad enough to get on the transplant list. His doctors have told him to hope for the best but plan for the worst. Benny and Tonya have accumulated close to $100,000 in debt from hospital bills. (Benny was just admitted again last weekend and had to have some unexpected surgery). They are working with the hospitals to get their bills reduced as they have no health insurance. Tonya is now working at Safeway in Duvall to try and earn some additional income and to hopefully be able to get some health insurance in the future. They have their restaurant for sale as Benny is not able to work or drive. They have six kids, some of whom help to keep the restaurant open for breakfast and lunch. When this all started, I told Benny and Tonya that we wanted an account set up for them that they could use now to help alleviate some of the stress of all their debt. Hopefully, some of our money will help actually buy his new heart which will cost over $300,00, none of which is currently covered by insurance. Our family is hoping that Benny can find the strength to get bad enough to get on the list and then hold on until a donor match can be found. I believe in miracles so I know there is a new heart out there somewhere, waiting just for Benny!"

Her daughter Randy got the idea to raise money for Benny. There are collection jars available. Please let me know if you are interested in one and I will contact Connie.
"When Randy got this idea, she sat down and wrote on a piece of paper, For Benny's Heart, I Love You. I made copies of her note and used the copies as labels for the jars. She had only met Benny a couple of times but just has a heart to try and help people. We're really proud of her!"

Benny and his wife Tonya helped their community out during the winter storm we had in 2006. They opened their restaurant at no cost to neighbors, friends, and families.

We can all make a difference here. Please help if you can.

Please visit your nearest Bank of America and make a donation (Donations for Benny can be made at any Bank of America location. The account name is Benny and Tonya Lagmay/heart fund. )
For Benny's Heart
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Tanya

Aah a massage to remember!

Just wanted to share with everyone my experience at Brassfields Salon and Spa today. They are in UP. My normal guy Ricky is no longer there. So I made an appointment with Teri, was skeptical. Woman normally are not as "strong" and I like DEEP massages. Well all I can say was it was BLISS! I HIGHLY recommend to every women, well men too to go get one. $110 for 90 minutes! It was great! And my back no longer hurts when I walk! Enjoy!
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Tanya

Uppercrust Bakery & Bistro in Tacoma

I visited this restaurant for the first time tonight. HIGHLY recommend their bread sticks. They had great salads and calzones too. A little "slow" on the service, took about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes to eat. But very nice people and GREAT food! Let me know what you think!
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Grand Opening for Ben & Jerry's in Uptown Gig Harbor

Tomorrow is the Grand Opening for the NEW Ben & Jerry's in the Uptown Gig Harbor Center. Today we visited for friends and family night. It was GREAT! Great store, very nice inside! The staff were great learning the ropes. There were SO many of the them and they were very friendly and willing to help! I HIGHLY recommend you visit as soon as you can. Why not tomorrow, low 80's!!! Let me know what you think!
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Tanya

Secrect Squrriel Mission Complete!

So I blogged last week about the Secret Squirrel Mother's Day Mission. Since Mother's Day has passed I thought I would share the mission. My mother bought Little Man, Milkman and my dad matching shirts for Christmas. We decided to do pictures for Mother's Day. See below!
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Tanya

T-Mobile "Charges"

So I purchased a new Blackberry 8800 in February and by March it was not charging properly so after like a one hour conversation they said they could send me a new one under warranty, why it took an hour to find out, go figure! well anyways I get my bill today and a $15 charge to send me the phone!

So I call and they said well we have noted that you were told that. We would not have been able to send you the new phone if you were not informed of this.

So some guy checks the button that says he "informed" me and I have to pay for it. NICE! Not really. I guess these are not the only "charge" issues they are having. See issue below:

http://www.kirotv.com/money/16244639/detail.html
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Red Robin Kids Cookbooks for $5 and contest




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Monday, May 12, 2008

Tanya

I HATE ants!

We have had sugar ants in our house ever since we have moved in.
They are not destructive just annoying!
They like any food, especially the sweet stuff, hence the name.
We start to see them when the weather warms up.
Having a 4-year old I knew sooner or later where I would find them, HIS ROOM.
Little Man thinks they are his "buddies"
Well I think they are gross, if they did not crawl on you that would be one thing!
Yes we have a pest control company, a very good one at that (Lind Pest Control) but they are very hard to control. Once we get rid of them for the season they normally do not rear their ugly heads much more. It is just getting rid of them once they find "food".
In Little Man's room they found the spot where sometime ago he decided to smash an apple against his wall, cleaned it up? Well not good enough for those suckers!
I have Lysol'd, I have Clorox'd, I even emptied the whole room out and vacuumed, but the one spec I miss if their food for a week!
I wish Sugar Ants (aka Odorous House Ants) against NO ONE!!
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Tanya

Life as a mother

Today was a good day. Little Man got up an got dressed with NO problems. That was nice for a change. After day care we had family movie night per Little Man's request. So it was baked chicken for dinner and The Incredibles after that. Now he and dad are getting ready for bed. Today I was VERY productive at work which is always a plus. And I also got some logo ideas to Trisha for 24/7 MOMS.

Started reading The IT Girl's Guide to Blogging with Moxie. Also started a great devotional but cannot remember the name right now.

I was just told that our MOPS meeting for this Saturday will be cancelled because only 3-4 moms think they can make it. I guess we will go camping then.

The weather is suppose to be around 89 at our property!!! YEAH! Cannot wait!
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Sunday, May 11, 2008

Tanya

Need something to make for dinner?

Check out this great website I found http://www.lilyonthefly.com/

I am ordering mine soon!
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Happy Mother's Day!

I just want to thank everyone for the mother's day wishes today!

As well I would like to tell all of my mother friends HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY.

Hope you all have a wonderful day!
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Tanya

Wedgie Free Wednesday

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Secret Squirrel Mother's Day Gift

So today we (Milkman, Little Man, Papa and I) worked on the "Operation Secret Squirrel" for the moms Mother's Day gift. Will post more on Sunday AFTER we give them the gifts so we don't give away the surprise! Hopefully Little Man can keep it quite until then!
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Tanya

Don't Steal Second Base

Ok I furgured it out I guess someone had trademarked the phrase "Save Second Base" SO I have changed the shirts to read "Don't Steal Second Base".

Please support our cause.

www.cafepress.com/savesecondbases
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Save Second Base Shirts

So as of right now you cannot purchase the shirts I created and blogged about yesterday. They have flagged it for inappropriate content? Yes they are silly BUT we are using them for Relay. I have an e-mail into them to see if we can resolve. I will keep you posted.

Thanks!
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Sunday, May 4, 2008

Tanya

Went camping this weekend

Little Man and I went camping this weekend. Had a blast. Today was nicer than yesterday but it was still fun. We left a little early today so I could go to the 24/7 MOMS meeting. Thanks Trish! Had fun! Can't wait to see what is to come!

www.247moms.com
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Tanya

Ever been to Twitter.com?

Check it out! http://www.twitter.com/
You can follw me and I can follow you if you sign up!
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