I don't really do well at writing anything except dry boring reports. I nearly failed English comp because I tend to "report" everything instead of making it interesting.

Nevertheless, I decided to participate in Homemaker Honey's giveaway and as a result I am posting 10 random things about me.

1. I love to read, especially murder mysteries
2. I knit and crochet in my spare time
3. I've made several quilts, but only machine stitching, nothing by hand
4. I spend way too much time on the computer
5. Very few people ever realize that I really don't want to talk to them
6. I don't feel old until I realize that my great grandkids are starting middle school - WOW!
7. I just realized that I am now one of those old ladies who shouldn't be wearing shorts in public.
8. I'm a junk food junkie
9. I really want to retire but can't afford to
10. My friends think I'm very lucky at winning things - they don't realize it's my second job :)

That wasn't too hard so maybe I'll get the hang of writing something reasonably interesting eventually.

Want the ability to multi-task just a little easier? Well, we can't give you super powers. But you could win a Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth headset and feel like a super hero while you get things done. Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is giving away a Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth headset with a rechargeable case that extends talk time to over 15 hours to one lucky winner! To find out more and enter to win this awesome prize, just stop by before 11:59pm ET on May 9th. Don't miss out!

Win a great Henckels knife

Enter a great giveaway for a Zwilling JA Henckels Twin Signature 8" Chef's Knife from CSN Stores at A Bluebonnet in Beantown." linking to this blog post for three extra entries. Please provide a link to your blog.

Kroger Cart Buster Savings Event Review & $25 Gift Card Giveaway

I found this fascinating quote today:

I had the chance to test out an Oreck Halo Vacuum Cleaner. When I received the box I was very excited to take it out of the box and give it a try. Of course all the daycare kids were watching me as I open the big box wondering what was in it. I was really expecting a lot of pieces to put together but I was very surprised. I took it out of the box and the only thing I had to put on was the handle. It was very simple to put on. It also has two attachments and the hose that came with it. Soon as I got the vacuum together I plugged it right in and went ahead and gave it a try. I was very amazed at all the dirt that it got up. I actually saw the dirt vibrating to the vacuum. Here is a look at how the vacuum cleaned…Deborah Wellenstein, You can earn 1 extra entries each for doing any of the following (you must post a separate comment for each one that you do), Feb 2010

You should read the whole article.

Have you tried any nut butters other than peanut butter? The only one I've tried is the one made with hazelnuts (I won't say the brand name because I don't like it). What a difference in taste. I love hazelnuts so I'm not sure why I don't like the nut butter. I want to try the nut butters from MaraNatha
Today you can enter to win coupons for 3 products. You can choose from several different butters including almond and cashew. Head over to Thrify Maven to enter.

If you hurry you can enter to win Caress Beauty Bars at Rockin Mama. Giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. PST.

Earn Bonus Box Tops and Help Your Favorite School Even More! To help celebrate the partnership of Kroger Family of Stores and Box Tops for Education on www.RewardYourSchool.com, Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is hosting a giveaway on her blog to give one of her readers a $25 Kroger Gift Card. You won't want to miss this giveaway! Stop by before 11:59pm ET on February 19th, get all the details, and enter to win!

The Princess & The Monkey: Fitness Friday: Denise's Daily Dozen by Denise Austin

The Princess & The Monkey: Fitness Friday: Denise's Daily Dozen by Denise Austin

My mattress is over 15 years old. I know I need a new one, but I can't afford one right now so I've tried adding a nice little foam topper. That does help but my body is still telling me that it isn't enough. Well, I've been looking for alternatives. Today I found a possibility! Bizzie Mommie is giving away a new Sealy Posturepedic® Signature 11-Series innerspring mattress to one of her Lucky Readers! I want to be the winner but if it can't be me I'd love for one of my readers to be the lucky winner. Head on over and enter and good luck.

Enter to win a fabulous new Delta faucet at One Project Closer
This thing is a work of art. I can't even imagine having one in my kitchen. I'd probably spend all my time admiring it.

Dirty Little Secrets

I just found a new blog with a great little contest. The prize is a very interesting book called "Dirty Little Secrets". A story of a teen whose mother is a hoarder. I have a tendency to keep things that should be thrown away so I can relate to the embarrassment a child would have if the parent keeps everything and the home is overrun with junk. Take a look at Ramblings of a Teenage Bookworm

My Entry For the Kia Sorento Ultimate Road Trip Sweepstakes

If I could take my family on a road trip anywhere it would be to the East Coast. It would have to be a very long trip because I would want to spend several days in every area. I'd like to start in New England. When I was a teenager my mother had a subscription to a magazine and there was a column written by Gladys Taber (I have no idea how I remember the name - it was 50 years ago). That column was so descriptive of the area in all seasons. I think she lived in either Maine or Vermont. I even thought her description of being snowed in for weeks during the winter was wonderful.
Then I would have to stop at all the historical cities, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and on through Virginia and into the Carolinas.
As long as we were in the general area I couldn't miss spending some time in Georgia where a noted art center bears my maiden name. I wonder if I would find any long lost relatives there.
A detour through the beautiful Smoky Mountains would get us headed back toward the midwest and home. I've had this dream for a long time. Perhaps some day I can convince my grandchildren to do all the driving and I'll get my dream road trip.

Ending today is a great giveaway. Save money and be eco-friendly with the Fountain Jet Soda Starter Kit. Using regular tap water you can make your own sodas. Take a look at Because I Said So! Mom Knows Best!

Win $50 cash at Saving Money Plan
Don't wait - enter today.

Win a year's worth of laundry detergent

Enter to win Tide Coldwater detergent from Cutie Booty Cakes. Giveaway ends Friday, December 4 at 9 p.m. Good luck to everyone.

Recessionista

Take a look at Recessionista for great accessory ideas and an awesome giveaway. Win a great looking Coach bag. Enter before Thanksgiving day.

I just got back from a lovely trip with my adult son and daughter. Now I have to get busy checking out all the things I missed while I was away. The first is a great TJ Maxx giveaway.
TJ Maxx $25 Gift Card Giveaway over on Mommy’s Quiet Time. Check out the great deals and loads of photos! One person will win a $25 TJ Maxx gift card to use however they want. Whether on Fall fashions, holiday decorations, Christmas gifts or just to buy something nice. Head over to Mommys Quiet Time for your chance to win.

Hurry to enter and win a $100 Visa card from Bonggamom Finds. Ends November 11.

Win a Fumi Purse Hook

I just entered the Fumi Purse Hook giveaway at Mom's Focus on Cyberworld. Contest ends November 7.

What a great giveaway today. Go to MomStart for a chance to win a $100 Visa card from Scott products.

Enter to win $100 in coupons. Mom Start Saving

I just entered the Lysol giveaway at MommyGoggles

Hip-t

Have you heard of the Hip-t? It's a great new way to hide the unsightly gap between your shirt and your jeans. Head over to Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports for a full description and a chance to win.

Head over to Ahappyhippy Mom to enter to win a $500 GC to Walmart. Everything you need to upgrade a room.Ahappyhippymom