Category: ramblings

Have You Ever Noticed?

I think people who use coupons regularly will understand this post, but have you ever noticed that certain people will give you a strange look when you discuss a great deal you got. I noticed this recently with a relative. I thought I must have had 2 heads or something. I totally respect that using coupons, or combining the sales with coupons and rebates is not for everyone. It really doesn’t take me that much time to go thru the sales papers and clip coupons each Sunday. But please don’t look at me as if I’m an alien. I swear I’m not the only who uses them.

Are You Really Normal?

Are You Normal or Nuts? This is a question we all ponder from time to time. Like am I crazy to stock up on a great sale of items we will use? I think most people would say no, and it’s smart to pay less for something you will use. Other people may think it’s a little crazy to buy 26 bottles of dish liquid. I think my husband would agree. It’s funny how I never hear him complaining about all the rolls of toilet paper in the closet. He might think twice about making a comment if they suddenly disappeared in a moment of need. “insert an evil laugh”

This is a great article in the Reader’s Digest I came across recently. My favorite one is the lady that took 7 years to use 14 bottles of nail polish. First wouldn’t the polish be a little funky? I don’t really use nail polish too often. Do you think that this would be one for the Are You Normal or Nuts? category? I would say yes. I just recently bought a bottle for free after rebate. Some people might think that it’s acceptable, and have done it themselves. The article is pretty funny, and insightful. Check out the Reader’s Digest Laughs section. Just remember what you might think is crazy to you is perfectly normal to someone else.

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When Did I Become My Mom?!!

I really love my Mom and she’s my best friend. There are days that I say the same things to my son that she said when I was a kid. I didn’t understand some of these pearls of wisdom until I had my own children. I always have to laugh to myself afterwards. Again, I have to admit you were right Mom. Thanks.

TurboCharge Your Ride

I have a 2002 Dodge Stratus with a V6 turbocharged engine. I love having the power that it gives to my engine. I can pass people with ease, but I am careful not to speed. If you have been wanting to add one to your car, then you need to check out TurboChargerPros.com to see their great selection. You can have an audi turbocharger or any make or model of car you drive. They even offer a full warranty on the turbo. If you live in the 48 US states, then you will receive Free Shipping. Most orders are shipped the same day. Don’t hestiate to upgrade your ride today.

Shopping for Golf Equipment?

Golf is a relaxing sport that many men really enjoy playing. Even more women have started playing. There is a great website called, TheWorldofGolf.com or TWOG.com, for all your golf equipment needs. They have great name brands. Spend $50 or more to receive Free Ground Shipping. If you aren’t sure what to buy, then just give them a gift card to the site. It’s never to early to start planning your Christmas shopping.

I’ve Been Tagged!

I was tagged yesterday by Carole’s Thoughtful Spot the 6 Unspectacular Quirks Meme. This is my first one.

The rules are:

1. Link back to the person who tagged you
2. Mention the rules on your blog
3. Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours
4. Tag 6 following bloggers by linking them
5. Leave a comment on each of the tagged blogger’s blogs letting them know they’ve been tagged.

Here are my six quirks (don’t say I didn’t warn you):

1. I can’t wear socks at all during the summer. I have to be barefoot or wear sandals at all times. It’s opposite during the winter. I have to wear socks all winter.

2. I have to have the TV on even if I’m not watching it. I like the background noise or it has to be a radio. I hate complete silence.

3. I’m a night person so waking up early in the morning is killing me. I prefer to up most of the night and sleep during the morning hours.

4. This is a really good one. I am right handed but I write as if I’m left handed. Don’t ask me why, but I’ve done this my whole life. I just can’t hold a pen or pencil the “normal” way.

5. I have a love hate relationship with organization. I prefer to be organized, but I can find things better when it’s messy. My desk is a great example.

6. I love heavy metal and alternative. You would find this strange if you knew me. It shocks a lot of people.

Here are my tags below (sorry if I tag you and someone else already did):

Electic WAHM
Rachel’s Place
A Problogger Mom
Work at Home Mom Revolution
Life of a Nguyener
Coupon Mom Mom

Thanks again Carole for the great tagged meme. I had a lot of fun, and I hope the ones I tagged also have fun with it. It was hard for the first two or three, then it was much easier.

Join the I Follow Revolution!

I know you are wondering what I’m talking about. Ok so some of you probably already know, but I didn’t until today. I saw a lot of those on people’s blogs so I was always very curious. Basically it’s a way to get spiders (not the eight legged kind) to pick up the links. This is good for me as well as my readers leaving comments on my blog. I wanted to post that I am now a U Comment I Follow blog, and I also changed my 3 other blogs so comment away readers!

If you are interested in doing this and then go to edit HTML in either wordpress or blogger. It’s near the bottom and look for the < href="data:comment.authorUrl" rel="nofollow"> and remove the rel=”nofollow’ and click expand widget at the top box of code. You will also want to put a widget like the one above. To find more click on this great blog Randa Clay. She has some different colored ones. Just right click to save to your computer. While there, click on the site that shows you exactly how to modify it for blogger. It’s very easy. I hope you join the revolution!