Making It By Day by Day with a Smile

NOt being able to log into comments

2011-06-26T13:39:00.000-07:00

I am not sure what is going on but i am trying to enter some giveaways and i am unable to use my blogger id.
hmmmmm........very frustrating

Friday

2011-01-14T17:21:00.000-08:00

I had told myself that i would write on my blog at least once a week in 2011 and i am already far behind. That is my life, lots of intended things on my to do list and only a fraction of those items get done. When did life get like this? Seriously, i was a teenager just yesterday now suddenly i am a 34 year old married mother of a 9 and 5 (soon to be 6) year old. Where did time go?
It seemed like those years I was a child and lived with my parents were the longest years of my life and yet it was only 18 short years! How I wanted to grow up and get out on my own sooo bad. Well, now the only thing i want to do is go back to those years.
Sigh.....well such is life.

CSN Stores: Anatex - Magnetic Travel USA Map Giveaway at Jamerican Spice

2009-10-13T09:18:00.000-07:00

Check out these cool kids chairs and visit JamericanSpice to enter to win the Anatex - Magnetic Travel USA Map Giveaway, ending October 25 2009, 11:59pm

The Pledge

2009-09-17T17:51:00.000-07:00

The Pledge:--I pledge to purchase from mom-owned businesses as often as possible in my daily life. Be it online or in person.--I pledge to support my fellow mom in word and action when online.--I pledge to be a mom that rocks the economy

Got a New Computer Today

2009-09-08T11:47:00.001-07:00

Well, after 3 loving years with my Dell laptop it died on me in the middle of entering sweeps last night. I struggled to get it back up and working and tried computer CPR but to no prevail. I am at least hoping to salvage some items off my hard drive but will have to wait till my friends hubby has time to take a look at it.
My husband in the meantime, knowing how much I love my laptop, he let me pick out a new one today. I got a new HP, and it seems fantastic so far!!! yay!!!! I will be busy trying to get familiar with my new BFF in the coming days and weeks.
Farewell to you my trusty Dell and welcome to my life my new HP.

Area Rug Giveaway at Conversations with Moms

2009-07-23T10:37:00.000-07:00

“Conversations with Moms is hosting a great July giveaway sponsored by CSN.com! The winner will select between three area rugs from CSN.com. This giveaway ends July 25, 2009 so don’t miss out on your opportunity for a chance to choose a great new area rug for your home.”

Step 2 Red Ride on Motorcycle Giveaway at I Love My 5 Kids

2009-07-22T14:39:00.000-07:00

“ilovemy5kids is hosting a great giveaway sponsored by All Children's Furniture, who sales everything from toys to toddler beds.
The winner will be getting a Step 2 Red Ride on Motorcycle.
This giveaway ends July 24, 2009 so don’t miss out on your opportunity for a chance to win a smashing cool ride.

Spearmintbabt Fauna Pillow Giveaway

2009-07-12T16:41:00.000-07:00

Spearmintbaby.com is hosting a contest to win a free Fauna Pillow. Visit Beddingsets.com for a wide variety of bedding for children and adults.

New Baby

2009-06-08T09:12:00.001-07:00

Wowzer! gasped New Daddy. It was midnight and baby was awake for the 200th time today. New Mommy had been busy doing laundry, but rushed to check on New Baby. "No, no," said New Daddy, who had been relaxing by playing video games. "I'm always eager to help with the baby. I'll go." New Mommy was doubtful since this was only the first time that New Daddy had offered to help. In fact, New Daddy was more inclined to snack on potato chips while sitting on the table, watching Medical Mysteries. New Mommy knew that she should happily accept, because New Daddy might not offer again!

THE GIVEAWAY BIRTHDAY BASH

2009-06-03T04:25:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! I was just wanting to let you know about The Giveaway's 1st Birthday Bash that will run June 5th-12th. Haven't heard about 'The Giveaway'? It's this great blog that has several easy-to-enter giveaways starting every week!
And the Birthday Bash will be the biggest week ever! There are over $2100 in prizes to be given out! Starting with a Giveaway Carnival on Friday, June 5th, a Photo Contest on Saturday, Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, regular giveaways Mon-Thurs, a LIVE Grand Prize Giveaway on Friday, June 12th, and Daily Door Prizes. This is going to be HUGE!
For more info on the Birthday Bash, here's the link: http://www.the-giveaway.com/2009/05/giveaways-1st-birthday-bash.html
Remember, it starts this Friday, June 5th with The Giveaway's 1st Annual Birthday Carnival! So if you are hosting a family-friendly giveaway on your blog, you can enter it in the Carnival and be entered to win a great Prize Package, as well as Friday's Door Prize!
And if you blog about this too (before Friday, June 5th) (just copy and paste this post), then you will be entered to win the special Early Bird Prize! Just come back here: http://www.the-giveaway.com/2009/06/birthday-bash-early-bird-giveaway.html and leave a comment with your blog post url!
Hope to see you there!http://www.the-giveaway.com/

Head Over to Fancy Schmancy for Her first Giveaway

2009-05-19T04:48:00.000-07:00

www.fancyschmancydesigns.blogspot.com
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YA2dJxoR-c8/Sg-SCa_w1UI/AAAAAAAAAIg/8gkn0G05zr8/s1600/cake%2Bplate.jpg

5 Minutes For Mom Mother's Day Giveaway 2009

2009-05-05T08:08:00.000-07:00

5 Minutes For Mom is Giving Away some FANTASTIC items for Mother's Day - head on over there and check them out!!!!!

http://www.5minutesformom.com/6032/mothers-day-giveaway-2009/

SUMMER BLOCK PARTY!!!!

2009-05-05T04:45:00.000-07:00

the Mom Buzz WIN: Panasonic Inverter Microwave Give Away

2009-04-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

Go over and check out this fabulous giveaway!!!! the Mom Buzz has many other giveaways that are awesome too sogo check them all out. Here is the link to the Panzonic Microwave Giveaway!
http://www.themombuzz.com/2009/04/panasonic-inverter-microwave-contest.html#comment-form here is a link to Panasonic to go check out their products also!
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/learn/Home-Appliances/Microwave-Ovens/whats-hot-inverter-technology.jsp

Eleven Collection for Summer Shoes Review & Giveaway at Mommy Googles

2009-04-18T09:55:00.000-07:00

I love the Eleven Collection shoes and at Mommy Googles there is a chance to win them!!!
GO over and check out her review and enter the giveaway!
http://www.mommygoggles.com/eleven-collection/comment-page-1/#comment-38879

Enviromate T630 Steamboy Giveaway at Amanda's

2009-04-18T08:54:00.000-07:00

Go check out Amanda's blog and her giveaway and review on this fabulous product. Go enter to win theis Enviromate T630 Steamboy!!!
http://www.mommymandy.com/2009/03/enviromate-t630-and-steamboy-giveaway.html

Hannah Montana Movie Soundtrack GIveaway

2009-04-17T16:09:00.000-07:00

This is a fabulous giveaway for all you Hannah Montana lovers out there! GO head over to Contest Corner and enter to win this great soundtrack!

http://contest-corner.blogspot.com/2009/04/hannah-montana-movie-soundtrack.html

There will be 3 winners also!!!

Finish Dishwashing - Review & Giveaway From Contest Corner

2009-04-17T15:56:00.001-07:00

Go to Contest Corner and check out the fabulous review and giveaway for Finish Dishwashing!

http://contest-corner.blogspot.com/2009/04/finish-dishwashing-review-giveaway-2.html Also, go stop by the wesite for Finish and see how their products can make your kitchen chores a little easier! http://www.finishdishwashing.com/

Exergen Review/Giveaway at Nerd Family Things

2009-04-13T19:46:00.000-07:00

Check out this Exergen Temporal Scanner review and enter to win this fabulous product! http://nerdfamilythings.blogspot.com/2009/03/exergen-reviewgiveaway.html

Exergen Temporal Scanner GiveAway

2009-04-13T10:10:00.000-07:00

Exergen Temporal Scanner GiveAway at Red Sox Mommy

Go check this out and register to win this awesome product!

http://redsoxmommy.blogspot.com/2009/04/exergen-temporalscanner-giveaway.html

This giveaway is open until April 17th!!!

Exergen GiveAway from Rave and Review

2009-04-12T16:59:00.000-07:00

I found a great giveaway for the Exergen Temporal Scanner from Rave and Review....hurry it ends today!
http://raveandreview.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/04/exergen-temporal-artery-thermometer.html

Easter Day with a Broken Nose

2009-04-12T16:01:00.000-07:00

Being that this is my very first post ever and not really knowing how all this works I am just winging this so if you read this forgive my noviceness of the blog.
First off my name is Melissa, I am a 33 year old mother of 2. I am very active, besides the fact that I am constantly chasing around my 7 & 4 year olds, 2 dogs, and 4 cats to make sure everyone is fed and properly taken care of, simultaneously being chased by my adorable yet often not-given-enough attention hubby of almost 10 years.....I also go to the gym daily and play in a co-ed soccer team.
Playing soccer is a much loved activity that I just recently picked up. My hubby is somewhat of a brilliant player (in my eyes at the very least) and loves the sport and after my first child was born I started playing to get some exercise and to have an activity that we could share together. Now, I love this game but am far from a brilliant or even average player. I can hustle and pride myself in just being able to keep up with the running aspect of the game. Also, I am competitive and love to win but am not someone that would intentionally cause another person pain.
For some reason in co-ed soccer most of the teams that I have encountered over the five years that I have been playing think that this level of play is going to put them on the road to the World Cup. I can usually identify these individuals that have these delusions of grandeur and usually try and avoid them. This last Friday night I encounter someone who thought they were the next Mia Hamn playing in the lower league of an adult soccer team. She had more skills than I did and obviously had played soccer in high school or college and she was out there to win the game. I was feeling a little competitive I guess on Friday and when my usual voice of reason that was shouting STAY AWAY FROM THE SOCCER CRAZED LADY!!!! My competitiveness won over my actions when the soccer ball came my way screaming my name to header it over to my team mate. I could see the mini-Mia running at me like a crazed bull as I jumped into the air and connected with the ball....unfortunately at that moment "Mia" connected with my nose in a loud crunch that made my team members cringe on the sidelines.
I attended church this morning unable to concentrate on my pastors message because I had taken 2 pain pills and was just lucky I wasn't drooling through the service. My family looked lovely though and am very appreciative that no one stared at my swollen face and black eyes.
So, here I sit with a swollen broken nose with two black eyes, preparing to make my appointments with the ENT and schedule my nose surgery. Thinking of what one of my teammates said.....the most important thing is that you won the ball! At the same time I am thinking about all that my Savior was suffering all those many years ago and how he won victory over death!!!!! He won which means he extended his victory to us so that we might overcome the obstacles of this life as well.
So, here it is my first blog....Happy Easter everyone.