Lifes Like That

I got an e-mail yesterday from a very dear friend of mine. She is starting a weekly blogging series which spotlights some of her “favorite” mommy bloggers. When I first started blogging, I got so totally hooked on it, that I was telling everyone that I could how fun blogging was. And the fact that you could earn a little extra cash off you blogs was just a little bit of icing on the cake. One of my friends, Tammy started to blog and is thoroughly enjoying the blogging world. So in appreciation of me helping her through all the blogging bumps she wanted my permission to use me as her first featured mommy blogger. Of course I said yes as this is a very special thing to do for any blogger.

So, if you would like to read all the wonderful things that Tammy has to say about me, why not drop by her site and let her know that Kim sent ya!

Thanks again Tammy! Your the best!!

I just got finished talking to my best friend on the phone and it seems to me like her oldest son is getting back in trouble again. Although he is denying it, she’s pretty sure that he is back on drugs again. So she is once again trying to talk him into checking into an addiction treatment center. Unfortunately right now he won’t even admit that he has a problem so the chances of him reaching out for help right now is quite slim. I feel so bad for her as I know that there is absolutely nothing I can do to help her out in this matter. I guess all I can do for now is just let her know that I’m here for her and I am sending good thoughts her way and his.

A friend of mine his having her own house built. I am so jealous! I am happy for her, but I wish it were me. She has shown me pictures and the plans of what it will look like and I know when the house is finally completed, she is going to be very happy in her new home. One thing that she is doing that I found to be extremely smart is that she is having the electrician install all the fiber cable that she will need directly into the structure of her home. I think this is a great idea as it will ensure that she will never need to purchase these types of cables again during the life of her home. Even though I am seriously jealous of this move for her, I really do hope that the house turns out to be everything that she wants.

With the Christmas season fast approaching, the gift giving season is rapidly approaching. So I am sure that you all are trying desperately to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Well, I have discovered a very interesting type of gift that anyone can give and they would be highly appreciated. Purchasing custom photo gifts would be a very unique gift for anyone to receive. Not only can you choose the perfect type of photo frame to give to someone, but you can also get this gift customized in any way that you wish. This shows the receiver that you have taken the time to do a little bit of extra research and that you are giving them this gift completely from the heart.

As you all are aware, Christmas isn’t that far off now. If you haven’t started your Christmas shopping yet, then I highly suggest that you do so. And yes, this goes for me as well. I am the worst person on this planet as far as putting off shopping for Christmas Gifts. I always tell myself that I’m going to start early, but for some reason this never seems to happen. So, as Christmas fast approaches, I am always in a hurry to find Unique Christmas Gifts. Thankfully this year I have found a site over at abernook.com where I can get all the last minute gifts that I could ever possibly need.

This site specializes in supplying the consumer with a lot of unique Christmas gifts and they also will lend you a hand with all your Christmas Gift Ideas as well. While browsing through this site, I discovered a lot of fun ideas for the entire family. With a site like this, I am able to lift the Christmas shopping pressures off my shoulders, knowing that I will find the perfect gift for each and every person that is on my list. So, if your anything like I am and having even begun your shopping yet, why not drop by this site and see how they can help you with all your Christmas shopping needs.

One of my best friends lives way out in the country. She lives so far out, that she needs to take a boat to be able to get back and forth from her house to our town. So you can just imagine what her cell reception is like. It is a serious pain when she calls me from her cell phone. Because of the type of reception she gets most of the time I can’t hear her clearly and on a couple of occasions I have actually lost her in mid conversation. I keep telling her that she needs to move closer to me so we can talk better, but I really don’t think she will ever move away from her boat! lol

Thanksgiving it coming up pretty close in the United States and because of this, Jenn has decided to hold a contest. To enter the contest all you need to do is a short post on what your most thankful for. Drop over to her site and let her know where your post is and then your in!

What I am most thankful for is my family.

The last few years have been pretty rough on our family as we have lost a few family members. In 2004 I lost my dad and my mom within four months of each other. And recently I lost my mother-in-law and an uncle. So I have learned the hard way that life is way to short and everybody should value any time that they have with their family members. I have also learned the hard way that family members can be a pain and very insensitive, but because their family, I love them in spite of themselves. Not only do I cherish the time that I have with the elderly or small children, but I thank god everyday that I found my husband 13 years ago. He is the best thing that ever happened to me and I really don’t know what life would be like without him. So, it is for these reasons that the main thing in life that I am thankful for is my entire family.

How about you??

One of my friends just received a beautiful Jaeger Le Coultre watch as an appreciation gift for all her service to the company for the past 15 years. I had never seen a watch of this brand before, but after seeing hers I want one! I just love the style and look of the watch. She does work hard for the company and I was really pleased to see how they rewarded her for all her hard work. I have giving my husband some hints and maybe I will see something similar to this under my tree this year.

In January one of my best friends is going to Vegas and I am so jealous! Seriously, this is a major trip for her as we live in Canada so to be able to make a trip to Vegas will cost quite a bit, but this is a once in a life time trip that I know that she will be able to experience. Her and her husband have worked very hard during their lives so this is pretty much a celebration to them of all their hard work. Since she refuses to let me jump in her suitcase, she has promised to bring me back a collector’s spoon. And when she gets back, she will tell me all about it, so I can relive the experience with her. Better than nothing. I think…..

With the Christmas season fast approaching we are all looking for some great Gift Ideas for family and friends. Over the past few years, I have discovered that the one gift that people give that is very well received is a gift card. There are literally thousands of stores that now offer gift cards. Due to this major growth in the gift card industry, there is an online store that tries to cater to customers needs. This site over at giftcardlab.com has tapped into a very unique market by offering consumers the option to have pictures or images uploaded onto a Visa gift card. This is such an awesome gift to give to someone. It can be personalized to any individuals taste, and it is a great way to tell someone your thinking of them at this special time of year. Their official launch date for these unique cards is November 15. Just in time for the gift giving season.