Happy Halloween!

So first off, HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone!  I hope you have a safe and fun day trick or treating! I just love Halloween so much b/c of all the little cute kids that come trick or treating!  They are so darling!  

"You can't live your life for other people. You've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you love."

- Nicholas Sparks

If you have never read any of his books, I highly recommend them!

I came across this quote last night and it really struck a cord with me.  I have been going through some major stuff and yes, its hard to deal with but I just need to worry about me and me only.  So, there is this guy whom will remain nameless.  I wandered upon this guy again (we went to high school together) on FB the other day.  Well, low and behold his is friends with my BFF and I have been messaging back and forth over FB about this guy.  I mean, I really, really like him, but just don't want to put myself out there.  Again, really hard to do things I want.  So, I have been talking to her about him, as well as, another girlfriend and they have encouraged me to just go for it.  As Steph said, you will never know how it will turn out unless you don't try.  She told me to try, b/c I never know where it may lead, which hit home and this quote sums it all up for me!  I have to go for it and suppose sometimes you have to write your own destiny! 

I mean, I am so tired of being all alone and feel that my time may never come.  Maybe I am meant to be alone?  Right?  Or this is at least what has been going through my mind lately.  I think this guy could really be great and he seems pretty great and even if it just ends in friendship, that will be great as well.  Oh and he a daughter, which kind of freaks me out.  I mean, yes, I LOVE kids and want them more than anything in the world, but being around one and it not being your child and the mom being in the picture (whom I also know and went to high school with) it really, really freaking me out. 

So, pray for me and keep me in your thoughts in the next few weeks that I muster up enough courage to go for what I want and put myself out there.   I live by the motto -  You have to put yourself out there and do daring things, otherwise, life is boring! 

In other news, I am seriously considering and contemplating weight loss surgery - specifically the Lap Band.  I have tried various diets and exercise and NOTHING has worked.  I need to get this extra weight off and learn to manage it better and as dieting along and exercise (I mean, I was on a strict 5 day a week exercise program of lots of cardio and weights) and lost a few pounds and then it stopped.  SO, just pray that I make the right decision, as this is a life altering decision!  

As always, much love!

- Jenn

xoxo

Tequila and Salt: 11 Things You Should Know

I snagged this from a fellow friends blog and loved it!!

1. There are at least two people in this that you would die for.

2.. At least 15 people in this world  love you in some way.

3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.

4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.

5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.

6. You mean the world to someone.  

7. You are special and unique. 

8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

 

9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.

10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.

11. Always remember the compliments you received.  Forget about the rude remarks.

And always remember...

when life hands you Lemons,

ask for Tequila and Salt and call me over!

Good friends are like stars.........

You don't always see them,

But you know they are always there..



"Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even Though

Sometimes It's Hell in the Hallway"



I would rather have one rose and a kind word

from a friend while I'm here

than a whole truck load when I'm gone.


Happiness keeps You Sweet,

Trials keep You Strong,

Sorrows keep You Human,

Failures keeps You Humble,

Success keeps You Glowing,

But Only

God keeps You Going

'Worry looks around, sorry looks back, Faith looks up.'

 

 

Are you Frugal? Do you like free samples? Do you like coupons?

So, my mom found this really amazing site, being the searcher for great coupons that she is!  Well she was on the net looking for some coupons, since we have added 3 more members to the household, the budget for groceries has almost doubled and we need to save every penny that we can!  She found the site afullcup.com, which is a coupon trading / sharing / best deals at all stores site and it is amazing!  Who knew that there were people out there that trade coupons with people from all over the place.

So, onto the point.  We have started clipping coupons and are trying to save as much $$$ as we can.  Last trip to Wal-Mart, we had 16 coupons and saved almost $50.  That is a lot of money if you stop and think about it.  So, we LOVE any coupon for FREE items and this site is really neat, as it lists all the stores sales for the week, coupons on those sale items and where you can find those items and you can create a Wishlist, where the other members can trade coupons that you need for what they need.  Really great stuff! 

We are hoping to start saving lots more money and getting lots more free stuff.  Also, we found the website allyou.com which is the site for All You magazine, which has some amazing deals as well.  Great tips, recipes and such!  Plus they have a daily freebie each day of the month that you can snag.  If you haven't figured it out, my mom and I LOVE, LOVE freebies!  We just signed up for tons of free samples and our mailbox is fixin to be overloaded with goodies! 

Another great site is mysavings.com.  They have a samples page - see sign up for an account and then click on sample tab at top and then click on the NEWEST FREE SAMPLES sub-tab for some great stuff.  I got a full years subscription to Bridal Magazine on here. 

So, if you like saving money and want to be a more frugal shopper check these sites out and if you need more info, you know where to find me! 

XOXO

- Jenn