Website Wednesday!

Charcoal or Gas?

Oh yes, I can smell it in the air.... And being from Kansas City, I know it all to well... It's time to BBQ!!!

Today's website is BarbecueBible! How many of you watch the show or have seen BBQ University (BBQU) with Steven Raichlen? I'll admit, I was a little questionable by it at first, but within the next few weeks I caught myself drooling over some of the dishes he was BBQing.

This is a great website. It gives tips on how to clean your grill, it goes into the pro's and cons of charcoal and gas and of course it gives yummy recipies!

Check it out and maybe find something new for dinner!

Friday's Fabulous Find!

TGIF! Even though I'm working 1/2 days now... I still can't wait for Fridays!!



Today I have a fabulous coupon for the plus size ladies!

Today's Coupon is save $15 off of $25 at Catherines! Wow, what a deal. Now I can possibly go by some new tops for interviewing! Shop soon, coupon ends on 5-21-09!



Here is your coupon!

Website Wednesday!

Happy Website Wednesday!!

Today I bring you...... http://www.celebrations.com/

Tis the season for parties! Think about all that goes on in the next few months... Graduation, Bridal Showers, Bachelorette Parties, Baby Showers, Weddings, Pool Parties, Birthdays, BBQ gatherings..

This website has a ton of ideas for your upcoming parties. Several tips, craft ideas, party games, food, recipes, decorations , online invitations and more! They also provide monthly calendars that are full of celebrations. Did you know that May 6th was "No Diet Day" and May 15th is "National Chocolate Chip Day"?

I found this page to be very useful and can't wait to use it for my next party!

Things change in a Blink of an eye

I've always heard how fast things can change with just a blink of an eye... now I have finally witnessed it. On Thursday I got word that my hours at work will be reduced to part time. Ouch! On Friday my direct supervisor was laid off... and she just had a baby.. Ouch!

I know I need a new job, however I don't have a degree. So that means that all of my years of experience goes out the window and I will most likely have to start back at entry level. I'm in the recruiting/staffing business so I know how this all works. And it's more difficult because I have a non-compete. So therefore I can't work for any staffing/recruiting agency within this area. My last 10 years have been recruiting and now I can't get a job in what I am skilled in!

On a good note, it frees up time for me and my husband to spend together! And I can't work on cleaning and organizing, home projects, and being able to have some "me" time!

OH, and... My husband got word that their warehouse is full and they might have to stop production on a few shifts. Oh how I pray they don't select his shift!

I hope everyone had a good Mother's day and weekend!

The Woman Challenge

I thought I'd give it a whirl!

Friday's Fabulous Find!

Today I present you with a 25% off your purchase coupon to Avenue!

The coupon is good towards online or in store purchase. It's good the whole month long, expires May 31st.

So hurry in and get your hands on that new swimsuit or sun dress that your closet needs!

Website Wednesday!

Happy Wednesday!!

I found this site to have "some" humor so I thought I'd share.

Funny or Die is a website full of videos, it's for anyone who thinks SNL is funny and for those who are not easily offended.

Created by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, Funny or Die is where professional and amateur users submit and rate humorous videos.
And just for those of you who watch at work, they offer search features that divide videos into "safe for work" and "not safe for work" !

Enjoy!

Go Ron!

Wow, what a show! I couldn't believe that they all finished their marathon! What an accomplishment. The tears fell when Ron walked across the finish line. His heart and determination make him such a competitor. Once again I am sad that it comes down to Ron & Mike. I am not a big fan of Tara or Helen. Tara cries to much and Helen seems like a whiner. I'm sure if I was on the show I'd be whining and bawling my butt off. I'm a whimp! I love Ron, he's such a determined man and stuck true to his word to Kristin. Part of me wants to vote for Ron becuase I dont think Mike has enough to beat Tara. So if Ron goes to the finals, then Mike would almost be a sure win for the at home winner. I'm torn! lol. I'm sad this show is at an end.
Who do you think will win it all? Tara? Helen? Mike or Ron?

Cinco de Mayo!!!

When I hear Cinco de Mayo, I think of Mexican food and beer specials... but why do we celebrate it anyway?

I learned about Cinco de Mayo many years ago in Spanish class from the wonderful Ms. Booth. I had to refresh my memory of Cinco de Mayo and I'd thought I'd share with you what I learned from Mr. Wikipedia.

Cinco de Mayo is a regional holiday in Mexico that celebrates the Mexicans defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla, 05-05-1862.

It was a significant battle for the Mexican Army because 1. it would be the last time a continent invaded the Americas and 2. they defeated an army twice as big and who hadn't been known for defeat for close to 50 years.

Don't confused Cinco de Mayo with Mexico Independence, that's on 9-16.
Since it is a regional holiday, not all of Mexico celebrates, however Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in some countries throughout the world, especially the United States. We celebrate Cinco de Mayo for possibly the same reasons we celebrate Oktoberfest, St. Patrick's Day (and other cultural holidays) to celebrate the American and Mexican Ancestry, or American-Irish, American-German ancestries... you get the idea. For many people, they just simple look at those holidays as days to have a good time.

So if it's a good time you want, I've copied for you the Applebee's specials for Cinco de Mayo. "We are turning up the fun on Cinco De Mayo! Enjoy our specials, including: Quesadilla Burger for just $5, 1/2 Price* appetizers all day and FREE chips and salsa. It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss! Grab your amigos y familia and join us on May 5th!"

*please celebrate responsibly*

Friday's Fabulous Find!

Just in time for Mother's Day.

Bed Bath & Beyond wants you to pamper your mom this Mother's Day *or pamper yourself :)* with a coupon for $10 off of a $30 purchase. In Stores only and expires May 11th!

I 've really enjoyed sharing the great coupons and discounts I receive with everyone. In this economy, it never hurts to save a few bucks.
I've been wondering tho if there should be more to Friday's Fabulous Finds? Maybe new cute clothing or accessories? Cooking or cleaning tips? Travel deals? Whats everyones outlook on it? Stick to just the coupons and discounts or branch out?

Have a good weekend everyone!