Feathering the Nest

My Dear Hubby and I are in our late 40's and also both from previous marriages. So sad to say, we did not walk into our relationship with a good game plan for retirement. Since I was placed on disability in my mid 30's and Dear Hubby with his gaggle of health problems we need to really look at how we are going to make it in the later years.

So I was thrilled when I received "Your Nest Egg Game Plan" in the mail from Newman Communications, Inc. I have been reading to see is it just too late for us. Thankfully I see it is not too late. Close, but we can still do some different things to help us out. I am able to follow the easy framework and simple language to help find flexibility that we need as pre-retirees.

"Your Nest Egg Game Plan" was written by Phil Fragasso and Craig L Israelsen. These two men come with over 20 years of financial business and education. They understand that knowledge is the key to understanding how to plan ahead and save. All while sharing in easy to understand terms and communication. Two thumbs up gentlemen for helping me out!

World Vision Winner

I have to say Thanks again to World Vision Gift Catalog for sending me their information. I love knowing that the small things I can do will make a difference in someones life. I am sure you feel the same way. And also thanks so much for the beautiful handcrafted Thai necklace that they have offered as a giveaway for one lucky winner. I think it is beautiful and will be a wonderful addition to any woman's collection.

We do have one lucky winner and that is:

Nessa said...

I would love to be able to give a flock of sheep to a family. All of us were very into the idea of the fishing kits; what a great thing to give!

Please tell her congrats! But even more so please help in giving to the World Vision Gift Catalog. This is a great organization that helps so many people all over this earth.

It is amazing how so little can go so far. Remember you can donate for overseas relief or help right here at home too! And you small amounts will help provide:

- $16 will buy two soccer or basketballs for a child

- $17 will buy improved hybrid or drought-resistant seeds for a nourishing harvest and income

- $18 will buy enough bed nets to protect an entire family from malaria

- $25 will provide $350 worth of school supplies in the U.S.

- $25 buys two chickens to provide a lasting source of nutrition and income for a family

Also remember you can give even when your own pockets are empty. Pop over and add this button to your blog, facebook and twitter to help contribute. HotelsCombined.com will add $20, $10 and $5 donations for those lil extra deeds. That is $35 that can provide $490 worth of clothing.

I recommend HotelsCombined.com and sent $20 to World Vision!

You can shout and help too.

Do You have Monkey Butt?

Yeah, I am talking about Monkey Butt on here. No, not some weird animal thing but a true issue for those with active lifestyles.

I have a really good friend whose husband races on the motor cross circuit. And he can attest to how bad "Monkey Butt" can be. What is it? Well, it can be from after riding a motorcycle all day and your butt hurts so bad you walk like a monkey. Or anytime you end up sweating profusely from exercise or due to weather conditions, then you too may experience this uncomfortable situation. I know that my friends hubby has been there after a long hard race. But I also know he uses Anti Monkey Butt to take care of this situation. So soothing.



Now why am I talking so much about this? Well there is also Lady Anti Monkey Butt. Yeah, I know we are not suppose to but us ladies sweat too. Or perspire as I was told in the South. I have discovered that with my increased exercise that sometimes we all need a lil relief. This summer in the 100+ heat I would become quite chapped when working out and walking. I am so glad that there is Lady Anti Monkey Butt to soothe those times. Ok, it may not be a pretty name but it works. And that is the most important part of it to me!

Hint to those of us who are large. We can also use this around our tummy too. I promise when your chapped you will be so happy to have Anti Monkey Butt to make the pain go away. Thanks so much to Robin Leedy & Associates for sending me these two bottles to help make the pain go away!

Well, of course I would have to share this interesting item. So we are giving away a bottle of each. You can get your own Anti Monkey Butt and Lady's Anti Monkey Butt right here. Just comment on how you would use it or just what chaps your butt! (This is mandatory to enter.) You can also join them on their Facebook page. You can also have extra entries too. Additional entries can all be done with a separate comment for each for following, having my button, twittering, links on face book, sending others to the giveaway (they have to credit you) and blogging about this great giveaway. Make sure that I can contact you some how in order to let you know if your the winner.

Whitestrips Winner

I loved getting to try out Crest Advanced Seal Whitestrips. Thanks so much for sending them to me! Pop over and join in on the Crest Whitestrips Facebook page. I know I entered to try and win the $2,000 grand prize. Did you?

Well, in the meantime there is a winner for a free box of Crest Advanced Seal Whitestrips. And again thanks to random number generator for the winner is:

Denea said...

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This is the tip I found:

For people with long nails who like to keep them clean and white, especially underneath, use cream face cleanser. Spread on hands just like you would use lotion and let them sit for 3 to 5 minutes, then wash off. I work in an automotive shop and this keeps my nails looking new for weeks.

Congrats Denea! I will be contacting you asap to get your information so you too can have a whiter smile. Thanks again Crest!

DIDYANO?

I was so happy when I opened my mailbox this last week. Why? Well, because Timothy D Thomas sent me his newest flip book of DIDYANO?
Yes, like above. All signed by him and full of great illustrations. He is a talented artist and author from Florida and has helped out there with state wide campaigns to help protect the wildlife.

Well, now I am going to be able to share this great book with Miss Emma and our two newest lil ladies to join in, Miss Lilly and Miss Shyla. These lil ladies will love the bright paintings in the DIDYANO? book. But, I am waiting to hear the oldest two repeat all the fun facts.

One the first side, DIDYANO? ZOOS, we find out that each group of animals have a different name for their group. Like a parade of elephants or a crash of rhinos. Sounds like a circus right there. And then each page is filled with fun facts about each type of animal. The a fore mentioned elephants have four knees but can not jump. Oh, I understand that, my knees can't bear the brunt of my weight either.

But when you finish the first half of the book you then flip it over and start all over again. Now we are on DIDYANO? AQUARIUMS. Here we learn about a shiver of sharks and that many odd things have been found in their tummys. And my ever favorite huddle of penguins and that they they can dive 1,700 feet underwater.

Of course you can see this is on my gift guide for my grandbabes too! I am a great fan of reading. And sharing that love with children is a passion of mine. I am so thankful to Timothy Thomas for creating this wonderful, fun and informative book for me to share with my grandbabes and babysitting girls.