Couponing Made Easy

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I was always one of those people that thought i didn't have enough time to coupon and then we moved into a house and everything changed.

When we were purchasing our very big and expensive couch (that we instantly fell in love with because it was so big and comfortable and could fit a whole basketball team on there), i was GLAD to come across a 15% coupon that made the whole purchase so much more affordable.  And now when i sit on my couch (which is everyday), i am so very thankful i came across that coupon.

Therefore, i was more than happy to share about this new coupon website i came across called Anna Coupons.   Their website makes it easy to look and find coupons in all different categories.  And when i say categories, they have all sorts including: airlines, accessories, department stores, daily deals, home and garden, music, personal care, restaurants, travel...literally they have everything from A-Z. 

The coupons are easy to access and print.  And they are current which is helpful because there is nothing more annoying than finding a coupon and realizing it is expired.

I know there are many other coupon websites out there but i would give Anna Coupons a try next time you are looking to find some easy coupons to use to make your next shopping trip easier and fun. 

We all LOVE to shop but shopping is so much better with a coupon don't you think?

Professional Pest Control Services for Homes

People will often spend a lot of time and money to keep their home safe and secure for their family and pets. However, they can tend to overlook a potential yet very controllable hazard that may be living in their yard -- ticks. Ticks are linked to Lyme disease and can pose other problems for humans and animals. Fortunately, there are effective ways to repel and eliminate ticks from a residential property. 

Some professional pest control companies have developed innovative ways to combat ticks that invade backyards, gardens and front lawns. Misting systems can be installed along the perimeter of a property in order to directly confront ticks. The misting hardware is comprised of spraying nozzles, storage tanks, control panels and supply lines. All-natural ingredients are used in the sprays that have been clinically proven to kill ticks upon contact. For example, botanical extracts and oils are used in high concentrations in order to create a unique formula for tick control sprays. Storage tanks holding the liquid have to be refilled roughly every month by a professional pest control specialist.

Another modern tick treatment solution involves placing biodegradable tubes that are filled with cotton that has been sprayed with potent insecticides. The tick tube first attracts mice that use cotton to build nests in grass and underground. Ticks are exposed to the cotton inside the mice's nests. Such an indirect approach towards tick control is environmentally friendly and also affordable. Tick tubes are replaced about once per month or more frequently during the peak summer season when ticks thrive. 

While relying on professional tick control methods, homeowners can also take several simple actions to minimize any problems from these parasites. Brush off clothes and take off your shoes before entering your home. Dogs and cats should be thoroughly checked for ticks, especially around their ears, before being allowed inside the house. Cleaning up outdoor clutter can also prevent ticks from nesting too close to a home. Additionally, any items from the shed or detached garage should always be wiped and dusted off before being brought into any room.

Raleigh Marriage Counseling

When based upon a mutual commitment involving love, understanding and trust between two people, marriage can be a joyful journey full of adventure along with mundane life events. If not, then expectations have a way of interrupting an otherwise fulfilling blend of two lives.

A couple is often made up of two individuals who grew up in very different home situations. If both came from homes already broken by divorce, then the commitment level is often quite low for a new bride and groom because divorce is already familiar. When both individuals grew up in intact homes, they are often more willing to believe "until death do us part."

No matter how committed a couple might be, they still must confront the daily challenges of marriage. Once a couple is in an unhealthy cycle, whether stemming from unfaithfulness or poor communication skills, it is often hard to believe there could be hope for a seemingly doomed marriage. Statistics, however, do not bear this out. When a couple is significantly unhappy in their marriage, they have two main choices: They will either divorce their partner or put in the effort to save the marriage bond. For those who stay together and work on their marriages, the vast majority report significantly higher levels of happiness given another five years.

Going back to the beginning helps solve a lot of problems. Couples need to take the time to remind themselves why they fell in love with their partner to begin with. What were their dreams? Why were they attracted to this particular person? Unless the partner was pretending to be someone they actually were not, then that person still has those same qualities of value. 

Raleigh marriage counseling is available through Miller Counseling Services. Having a third, objective party involved in a conversation can be quite helpful in identifying problem areas that need improvement. Experienced counselors are trained to recognize the underlying issues contributing to unhappiness in both parties. The more truth enters a relationship, the more chance there is for happiness to be experienced. No marriage is beyond hope, and the reward of a dream fulfilled is well worth the effort.

I've Moved...

After almost three years of blogging, 858 published posts, over 600 Google followers, over 150,000 views and over 10,000 comments and amazing dedicated readers, I now have my own url and I would LOVE to invite you over there yonder to continue my blogging experience!!

Please join me over at The Pancake Life to continue the adventure with Team Pancakes.

Summer Accessories

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Brilliant Ideas: Bloggy Conference Online

Good Morning Friends, of course there are many blogging conference opportunities available all over the country and it would be awesome to attend if my budget and time warranted it.  There could be so much that i can learn but when your budget (from blogging) is limited and your time is no longer your own (new mom schedule, you have to start thinking about other alternatives.  Therefore, i am glad that i came across The Blog Workshop.  And like everything else in blogland sometimes you happen upon something unexpectedly and you are hooked!!

There was so much to learn and find out about The Blog Workshop and i am happy to share them with you.  The Blog Workshop is a learning community for bloggers and vloggers. Their goal which i thought was fabuous and so up my ally right now is to provide information that will help bloggers and vloggers take their ventures to the next level.  They have many workshops, annual conference and a community that works g hard to facilitate blogging education and help bridge the gap between influencers, brands, PR professionals and more.  

The idea that i can experience all the information and resources in the comfort of my own home while in my Pajamas and tending to Baby Pancakes really appeals to me.  They have many learning, training, networking and of course workshop opportunities through TBW University (The Blog Workshop University).   What i liked about the university is that you can register for membership and take topics that are relevant to you in the time that is convenient for you.

They of course have much more information on their homepage for you to preview on your own time. And i am sure going to attend a workshop that is coming up July 24, 2013 entitled: Blogging Laws You SHOULD Know".  I didn't even know they had blogging laws so this workshop should be informative. Make sure to sign up immediately.  

The more i blog, the more resources i find and i am glad that i came across The Blog Workshop because like their motto says, The Blog Workshop is “Where Blogging Meets Business” and i know i definitely want to someday soon turn my little blog here into a business.




Disclaimer: In exchange for the post, The Blog Workshop granted me access to The Blog Workshop's 2013 conference recordings and information.  All opinions and thoughts are my own.

Summer Must Have Item

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I have to admit, as a bespectacled person, I sometimes feel awkward when I head out on a sunny day especially in summer. Stand under strong sunlight, my eye can not open. So for this summer, I think a pair of tinted prescription sunglasses is a visual aid which features lenses that are colored or darkened or polarizing lenses to protect my eyes from sun's glare. More excitingly, there are variety colors of tinting for my choice. If you have not tried this before, you can try to get your First pair for free of tinted prescription sunglasses atFirmoo.com.

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Lovely Spa

I did not realize that getting back into running would be so tough. I mean don’t get me wrong..I LOVE running…the carefree nature of the whole activity. There is so much pressure on the legs, back and shoulder but of course I wouldn’t give it for anything. Therefore, I was so excited to find out about this great service, which is Spa Tais.
And you know when you find something exciting and you really want to share with your readers. This was one of those services. I love the idea of montreal day spa.
There is nothing better than an awesome day at the spa. Especially now that I am running again. The aches and pains are unbearable most days. After a loooooooong run…all I want to do is lay down and relax and not run again. But of course…I forget the pain and go for another run…only to end with more aches and pains. Therefore, a spa day is always welcomed. I was happy to find out about day spa montreal. What could be better than getting a therapeutic massage including deep tissue and hydro massage. There is absolutely NOTHING better for sore legs than a deep tissue massage.
I cannot wait to get the opportunity to try their therapeutic massages. I know for sure that it will be great for my recovery.

Happy 4th & A Blog Relocation Post!!

Happy 4th of July...i hope you are enjoying this amazing and wonderful day with your friends and family!

Today is a great day here because I thought Independence Day would be the perfect day to announce my independence on the worldwide web.  After almost three years of blogging, 858 published posts, over 600 Google followers, over 150,000 views and over 10,000 comments and amazing dedicated readers, I now have my own url and I would LOVE to invite you over there yonder to continue my blogging experience.  I am still learning how to use some of the features of wordpress but the best part of blogging is the adventure in learning (plus I had lots of help from a blogging fairygod mother)!

Please join me over at The Pancake Life to continue the adventure with Team Pancakes.

You never know there might a party waiting for you to celebrate the independence of America and Mrs. Pancakes!!

July Brings....

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There are many things you will bring this month for which i am excited about.

I begin work again this month which brings to an end  my stay-at-home mommy duties until Summer School is over in August.  It's been wonderful spending extra time with Baby Pancakes doing fun activities like swimming and going to the park and just hanging out.

Another thing July brings is the big reveal of my new online property.  I finally made the leap and purchased my own URL.  It's under construction right now but i can't wait to reveal it to everyone and i hope you guys will join me there soon!  All the details will come soon....very soon.

July of course brings the 4th of July, BBQs, family fun and so much more. 

July brings Baby Pancakes turning 11 months and closer to being a one year-old.  I will be mommy to a one year-old soon....WOW!!

July brings hopefully more weekend trips to the beach and pool.

July brings lots of smiles and laughter.

July brings lots of sunshine and longer days and nights.
  
Question of the Day:
What does July bring for you?

Getting to Know Mom Series: Day 30

I can't believe Getting to Know Mom Series is finally here....Day 30!  

This has been a challenging task because i had to think about what i was going to write everyday.  But at least, it was easy because i was given the prompts.  It has been fun to write down things that i believe are going to be fun someday for my son to read about.  Some of the prompts were thought provoking which allowed me to write about things that i perhaps wouldn't normally write about.  This is my second challenge of the year and i must say, i think it went well.  One of the best things about this challenge was my idea to incorporate the lessons from each day and that i can't wait to frame and place it in Baby Pancakes' room.  Something tangible he can have forever and also to refer back to this series to learn more about the meanings behind the lessons.

Day 30 also means the end of June.  Here is the question for today: List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for?   

Mmmmhm....i think this is a such a wonderful question.  At the end of the day, it's not about things....it's about the substance of the individual.

1) Amazing and supportive wife
2) Always present and available mother
3) Dependable daughter, sister, friend (i am working on being dependable all the time)
4) God fearing
5) I always made people happy
6) My professional work made a difference in someone's life
7) I lived my life with substance
8) I was kind and compassionate
9) My children are good and kind people
10) I was always smiling and laughing

Day 30: The end is never final because what you do today carries on for generations to come!

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Getting to Know Mom Series: Day 29

Getting to Know Mom Series Day 26 What are your hopes and dreams for your prosperity?  

This is a really interesting question because my initial thought was about building wealth.  And then i paused a moment and googled the definition for prosperity and this is what i came up with:

Prosperity:
Prosperity is the state of flourishing, thriving, good fortune and / or successful social status. Prosperity often encompasses wealth but also includes others factors which are independent of wealth to varying degrees, such as happiness and health.

Therefore, I am going to answer the question in three parts.  Prosperity as it relates to wealth, happiness and health.  

In terms of what my hopes and dreams are related to my (wealth) prosperity:  Currently as a family and a couple, we have been discussing a lot of about paying off debt and beginning to save and build up our wealth.  My dreams are that we have a house in the next year or two.  Eight months of emergency funds.  And money making money for us.  Mr. Pancakes has been good at experimenting in stocks and mutual funds so i hope the Team Pancakes' portfolio continues to grow and flourish.

In terms of (happiness) prosperity: I hope that we continue to be blessed and in that blessedness I know we will be happy.  Happiness is definitely a state of mind and being and I hope that we are living our lives in the way which we will be prospered.  I hope we continue to laugh as individuals and as a family.  I hope we continue to smile every single day.  Sometimes, I look at how happy my son is and i am reminded that we should ALL experience that kind of unburdened and carefree happiness....at least once in our lives but hopefully every single day of our lives.

In terms of (health) prosperity: I hope to continue to be healthy.  And i know this comes from watching what i put in my mouth and what i do with my body.  It's definitely a life long journey but i am working on it.  The goal to health and wellness begins with me so i hope to continue to be healthy.  And also i want to keep the momentum going with my health goals by staying on #ProjectMilf!!!

There you have it...my dreams for my prosperity.

Lesson for Day 29: It's one thing to have prosperity of wealth but the most important is prosperity of health and happiness.

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Getting to Know Mom Series: Day 28

Getting to Know Mom Series Day 23: What's your favorite quality in your spouse?

I think i have spoken so often about what i love about Mr. Pancakes but it never gets tiring and or old.  My favorite quality in my spouse without a doubt is his patience.  I mean sometimes i think he is a saint because he does not allow things to stress him out.  He actually looks after Baby Pancakes most days and he is still zen when i get home.  I am still learning to be patient like himself.  I really do believe that God matches us with a partner that complements us in the best possible way.  And Mr. Pancake's quality of patience is something i admire more than words can express.

Lesson of Day 28: Be. Just. Like. Your. Daddy!!

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Today, Baby Pancakes celebrates 10months....how is that possible that my baby is two months away from celebrating one year.  We are so proud of him and his milestones.  He has definitely rushed into toddler-hood with the walking, climbing things, pulling things down, messing up the house, taking swimming lessons, making new friends, eating real food, acting like he is a 'big man' but he is still my baby especially when he cuddles close to me when he is tired.  That's still my favorite moments with him.  But then he smiles and it kills me every single time!

#ProjectMilf Monthly Review & Day 27

Today marks the first monthly update for #ProjectMilf which is pretty exciting because we haven't caught up with everyone in a long time.  And i am so overly excited about reading about everyone's updates.  Also there was a prompt for everyone to share something fun and exciting they have been doing this summer.

I will be combining Day 27 of  Getting to Know Mom Series's question: What is your favorite part of your body and why? with my monthly update about my goals about my health and wellness.

This is another great question for so many reasons.  Currently, i am having a love/hate relationship with my body.  But then truth be told...I have mostly had a love/hate relationship with my body.  The love: when I am being healthy by being mindful of what i use to fuel and nourish my body, i feel strong and fit and comfortable in my own skin.  I feel love and gratitude toward my body for all that it is capable of doing including carrying a baby for 40 weeks.  The hate: comes from the choices i make when i eat fried/fatty things which then results in unhealthy results including excess fat and not fitting into my clothes appropriately.  The love/hate relationship with my body definitely has an impact on my favorite part of my body because depending on which pendulum i am on...my favorite part of my body could change.

With all the factors lining up...I would have to say my favorite part of my body are my arms.  When i am healthy and fit...i think i have killer arms...i have always had nice arms but when i am doing strength training...they are by far my favorite part of my body.

The strongest part of my body....if you were to ask your father...he would say....would be my shoulders....apparently i have naturally strong shoulders...i don't know if that is something i want but i guess sometimes you can't help what God gives you!

In order to maintain my health and wellness and work on building up my strength, I have been running and doing strength training more consistenly.  I almost at 5miles without keeling over, which makes me super excited because my running buddy has been waiting for me a little too long.  

And there you have...my long winded answer to Day 27 and my monthly review for #ProjectMilf.   The lesson today is: Take care of your body and your body will take care of you, always!

For my prompt: We've been trying to do some fun things this summer including taking swimming lessons for Baby Pancakes.  He has been having a lot of fun.  We had a fun time going to the lake and beach and this weekend, we are heading to Great Falls in Virginia.  I am loving spending family time together.  

Now it's your turn...link up, grab the button and share your monthly reviews and 

some of your fun activities for the summer.

Getting to Know Mom Series: Day 26

Getting to Know Mom Series Day 26 What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?

This is an essay type question if i ever heard one but i am not going to answer it that way...just because i really don't like writing essays anymore.  

However, i will attempt to be thoughtful.  The one notion i think the world has wrong is the belief that "waging wars is the right path to peace."  I understand that some people are always going to believe that war is the answer to getting some things done but i honestly don't believe this to be true.  There have been many wars fought over the years and there still isn't peace throughout all the world.  If anything, war begets violence, retaliation and more wars.  

Even in our households, if you are angry and upset all the time, the other person is only going to become angry and upset.  However, if you act towards another in love and kindness, the behavior which is reciprocated is love and kindness.  I have never met someone that met love and kindness with anger and violence.

Therefore, "waging a war is the right path to peace" is the popular notion the world has most wrong. 

Lesson for Day 26: If something is wrong, use your voice to speak out and up.  Never silence yourself from speaking the word of truth!

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Getting to Know Mom Series: Day 25

Getting to Know Mom Series Day 25 is: If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?


Oh my goodness, there are so many people i would pick but honestly it would be to have dinner with Oprah.  I follow her on instagram and she always has the loveliest spreads for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Maybe she can make me her pesto pasta....yummy.  And of course the conversation would be amazing.  I think having dinner with her would be like having dinner with an older sister/mom figure....it would be warm and inviting and just right down AWESOME.  

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And of course she would impart all this wisdom to me...and i would live filled with just knowledge to navigate life to the fullest.

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Lesson for Day 25: Surround yourself with people that are only going to lift you higher (Oprah's quote).

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Getting to Know Mom Series: Day 24

This was a fun weekend...we went to celebrate a few days away for Mr. Pancakes' birthday.

We went to a lovely hotel overlooking the lake, did some walking on the marina, a little fishing, a little shopping, a lot of laughing, smiling, enjoying, cuddling, went to Ocean City for the day, spent time as a family....it was the perfect family vacation/celebration of life and love.

Now onto day 24....Getting to Know Mom Series...today is all about: What's your favorite and least favorite thing about parenthood?

Another fun question indeed.  My favorite thing about parenthood is:

*The ability to watch this little person grow and develop and learn new skills....it's just a wonderful experience

The least favorite thing is:

Lack of sleep...i don't think i have slept a full eight hours since i was six or seven months pregnant. 

I am not complaining but i MISS sleeping...sleeping in...just sleep!! 

Lesson for Day 24: To be a parent is to relive your childhood all over again.

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Getting to Know Mom Series: Day 23

Getting to Know Mom Series Day 23: What's your favorite holiday and why?

By far my favorite holiday is Christmas because it's all about family, cheer, 
joy, birth of Jesus Christ, the snow and there's a peacefulness around the holidays that is nothing like any other!!! 

Lesson for Day 23: Cherish the holidays because it is then that memories are made!!

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Getting to Know Mom Series: Day 22

Getting to Know Mom Series Day 22: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?


Oh how fun is this question....makes me feel like i can dream and imagine and plan where i want to be in the next fifteen years.  And also it will be good for me to keep myself accountable.

5years

*Be debt free (hopefully this happens before December 2013)
*Celebrate you first birthday (okay short term goal)
*You are going to be in kindergarten (wow!!)
*You will hopefully have a brother/sister 
*I will have my clinical license and hopefully have a private counselling business
*Have my fitness training certificate of some kind (i have always wanted to be an aerobics instructor)
*Move to TN 
*Purchase our dream home
*Lose ALL the baby weight
*Travel to Africa, Europe and the Caribbean
*Run at least three more half marathons under 2hrs & 30mins.

10years
*Have a successful private business
*Continue blogging (motivating and inspiring others)
*Being a Southern wife and mom (just happy as happy can be)
*Go to an exotic location for our 12th year anniversary
*Purchase brand new car for Mr. Pancakes for his 40th

15years
*Go to the Hawaii with the girls for our 40th
*Own our own successful family business
*Be able to take vacations when we want
*Be successful wife, mother, 
*Be a happy basketball/football mom

That's it for now....Lesson for Day 22: Enjoy the years you are given because it passes by fast!!

Getting to Know Mom Series: Day 21

Getting to Know Mom Series Day 20: Describe your relationships with your parents.

I have a healthy and fun relationship with my mother, your grandmother, my Ma.   i didn't grow up with my mother so we have never had the closest relationship but as I've older and she has moved closer to me...our relation has progressed.  We speak to each other almost everyday and I can joke around with her.  She can be critical at times but that's just in her nature to be this way.  Most parents are critical anyway.  I am respectful to her.  And i have never met anyone that was more determined and strong minded.   And she is a praying woman which is a wonderful thing to be around.  She says she was never this way however she has become a praying woman which tells me that no matter how old you are...you are always growing and developing yourself.  I love to bits because she truly is someone that I am blessed to know.  As a woman, she is formidable....as  a wife, she was supportive....as a mom, she is dedicated and loving...as a friend, she is loyal.  And it is a blessing to know her.  

My father died when I was younger so my relationship with him has been through family members including my mother and older siblings.  I believe if he had been alive...i would be "daddy's girl" and i would totally have him wrapped around my finger and of course i would use it for good:-)  I really believe i missed not having him around but truth be told....i continue to have a relationship with him where i do speak with him and i feel like he is ever present in my life.  

I would have loved to be around my parents as a couple because i think i could have learned a lot from their relationship, because even though i don't have a strong memory of them as a couple, from what i have heard, my mother was very much his helpmate and they were partners in crime, which is exactly the type of relationship Mr. Pancakes and I have.

Lesson from Day 21: Cherish your relationship with your parents because it is the one relationship that sets the foundation for all other relationships.

P.S: Baby Pancakes will be completing his first week of swimming lessons....we are learning to  blow bubbles, kick, climb out of the pool, go under water and just have fun in the water.  He is soooo cute in his swim trunks.  And he appears to love the water!\

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