Life As A Mother, Student, and Wife
My blog contains entries about my life and my family. One focus in my blog will be on activities I do with my son so that other mothers can use them. Plus, this blog will enable me to post my concerns and questions, and hopefully receive useful feedback.
Monday, January 22, 2007
It's Been A Long Time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It has been a really long time since I've posted on this site. I moved a few months ago, and I just recently got DSL internet access so that I would be able to post. From now on this site will stay updated. As you can see by comparing the new photos to he older ones, my son Austin Levi has grown a lot.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Austin And Grandma King
These pictures are of Austin and my mommy. He adores his grandma. The feeling is definately mutual. I am her only child, so she never got the chance to raise a boy. I think she's enjoying him a lot. Needless to say, she spoils him rotton. The cutest thing happens when she calls my phone. I put the phone up to Austin's ear, and no matter what mood he is in, he smiles and laughs. He also tries to kiss the phone.
Imagine...A World Without Binkies!!!!
This is Austin and his favorite binkie. I've tried every binkie made, but this is the only type he likes. What would the world be like without binkies? Moms all throughout the world would be seriously stressed out, and so would their babies. Thank goodness for binkies.
This Is Austin's Room!!!
My main goal when decorating Austin's room was to create a special space for him. I designed this room while I was pregnant, and it took lots of thinking and research. I hung a fern because ferns symbolize love. I also hung some disney characters on the wall because they are just like the ones my mommy hung in my room when I was a baby. I didn't want a generic room ,based on a theme. I basically used stuff I thought was cool that consisted of primary colors. He has a fish on a corner shelf, out of reach. The fish's name is Ernie. He also has a hampster named Simon. He is way to young to play with Simon, but he really enjoys watching him spin around in his wheel. Austin laughs at Simon a lot. I labeled the animals homes (aquarium and cage) with colorful letters to help my son understand that they have names, and the names are represented by letters. He is too young to understand that at this point, but it won't be long before he will learn what letters are and the connection they make to form words.
My Son Is 10 Months Old Today!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He is growing up too fast. It seems like only weeks have passed since I looked into his eyes for the first time. It's unbelievable how much he has changed, and grown. He can stand on his own now. He took two steps on May 10, so soon he will be walking. He is a very good crawler. He chases our dog and cat all over the place. He is more explorative than ever, and I am having a great time watching him explore the world. The look on his face when he sees something interesting for the first time is priceless. Another noticable change is how he displays affection. He hugs me so tight, and he gives me kisses. He still hasn't said Mommy, but it will come with time. Why rush him? It already makes me sad to see him grow up so fast. At the same time, I am excited for him, and I feel blessed to be a part of something so wonderful. He only says two words so far. They are daddy and hi. He speaks lots of baby talk. As I am typing he is talking to the cat. I don't know what he is saying, but my cat Jinxy seems to think it is interesting. We are getting pictures taken this afternoon. It is my tradition. Every month we get professional pictures taken. Some people say that there is no point in getting pictures taken so often, but I disagree. It's amazing seeing how much he grows month by month. Plus, to me pictures are priceless. I want to capture as many moments of his life as possible. One day, when he is grown, I will look back at my pictures and videos, and I will relive the most special days of my life. Every day I spend with Austin is a special day to me. Not one day passes that is not worthy of rememberance.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Get A Degree Online, At Home, In Your Spare Time!!!
I feel everyone needs to stay in school, to keep his or her brain functioning properly. It isn't necessary to go to a college or University anymore. There are tons of colleges that allow you to take their courses online. You never have to step foot into a classroom, and you complete assignments at your own pace. There are also programs you can do through the mail, but with an online course you have better access to help if you need it. You can chat with your professor, attend online web classes, where you are part of group. With a mail-in program, you are basically alone. You can call your professor if you have a question or concern, but there are only certain times you are allowed to call. Plus, you have to wait for materials to arrive. When you finish assignments, you must mail them in. With the exception of a few mail in schools, which allow you to take tests online and send papers via email to instructors for grading. Anyway, if I wanted to better myself, become more intelligent, and work toward my maximum potential, but going to class was not an option, I would totally take one of these online courses. These are accredited Universities, and the credits are totally transferrable, unless you are doing a specialized degree plan. Then you should check and see which credits are transferrable.
Check Out These Online Schools:
http://www.devryonlinedegrees.com/
http://www.universityofphoenix-online.com/
http://www.earnmydegree.com/
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/
http://www.aiuonline-degrees.com
http://www.uofphx.info
http://www.MBAregis.com
http://www.belforduniversity.org
http://www.Waldenu.edu
http://www.PhoenixDegreesOnline.com
http://www.MadisonUniversity.org
http://www.WestwoodOnline.Edu
http://www.owu.edu/
http://www.online.uillinois.edu/
http://www.belforduniversity.org/
http://www.Capella.edu
http://www.NUOL.edu
http://www.ashwooduniversity.net
http://www.itt-tech.edu
http://www.college-net.com
These Sites Have Links To All The Top Online Schools:
http://www.topinternetschools.com
http://edu-directory.org/online-schools
http://www.OnlineDegreeDirect.com
http://www.free-college-info.com
http://www.EducationConnection.com
http://BestEducationChoices.com
http://www.EducationSpotlight.com
http://www.matchmaven.com
http://www.DegreeUSA.com
Make Money From Home Taking Surveys
I think everyone dreams of having a career that doesn't require them to leave home. Imagine how awesome it would be if you could make a good living, from home, on your own time. If it was a possibility, it seems like everyone in the world would be doing just that. Well, I have searched high and low, and I've not found any online job that will fully supplement an income, but I have found some sites that you can make some extra cash with. I don't know how you feel about extra cash, but I LOVE EXTRA CASH!!!!
If taking surveys online to earn a little extra cash is something that interests you, check out some of the sites I've listed. You'll notice that some of the sites require a one time registration fee, but that is standard. Personally, I would browse through a few of these until you find one that doens't require a fee. Always remember to BEWARE OF INTERNET SCAMS. Luckily I haven't fallen victim to such crimes, but it could happen to anyone. This type of pass time really will bring you in an extra check at the end of the month. For those of you who are over acheivers, you could be getting several extra checks per month, depending on how many survey sites you are willing to commit to. The surveys are super simple, but some of them are lengthy. Enjoy, and good luck!!!
Paid Survey Sites:
http://www.4exonline.com/landing.html
http://www.tamingthebeast.net/misc/online-surveys.htm
http://www.acop.com/
http://www.surveymax.com
http://www.paidonlinesurveys.org/
http://http://surveymonster.net/
http://www.surveybounty.com/
http://www.OnlineSurveySource.com
http://SurveyLot.com
http://www.4exonline.com/landing.html
http://paid-surveys.work-at-home-business.com/
Free Paid Surverys Directory:
http://freepaidsurveys.net/
Not Sure if these sites are scams? Check them out at the following sites. Find reviews, reported scams, and other information you may want to know before you will feel comfortable completing surveys for cash.
Afraid Of Scams??? Check out these sites:
http://ProvenReviews.com
http://www.PaidSurveyTruth.com
http://onlinecashreview.com
http://http://www.topsiteratings.com
http://www.TopSiteReviews.info
http://www.thereviewsite.com
http://www.OnlineBusinessReviews.com
http://www.paidsurveycomparison.com
Online Freebies
You will find tons of freebies online. You just have to know where to look to find them. I have created a list of some of the most popular sites from which to get free stuff. Check out some of these links. What is there to lose? Free stuff costs nothing, except for a little time. You gain money when you save money. Using coupons not only saves you money, but it adds to the amount of money you have.
Sites With Free Stuff:
http://www.lavee.com/free-online.htm
http://www.freestuffonline.com/
http://www.ofree.net/freebies.html
http://gainesville4sale.com/coolstuff/free-stuff.php
http://www.refundsweeper.com/
http://www.healthyfreesamples.com
http://www.thefreesite.com/
http://Freebies.OnlineRewardCenter.com
http://www.freebies-online.co.uk/
http://www.freeoffers.com.au/
http://www.AllGoodCoupons.com
http://www.QualityHealth.com
http://www.rewardsgateway.com/
http://www.allfreebaby.com
http://www.freebielist.com/
http://www.welovefreebies.com/
http://www.aaronsfreebies.com/
http://www.PlanningFamily.com
http://www.bestdealsontheweb.net
http://www.eversave.com
http://www.CoolSavings.com
http://www.quickclick.com.au/freeoffers.htm
http://www.womanyougogirl.homestead.com
http://www.momsview.com/
http://www.freebieking.com/
http://www.things-more.com/freesoft.html
http://www.mycoupons.com/
http://www.gimmefreebies.com/
http://www.toseeka.com
http://www.a2zdeals.com/free.html
http://www.freemania.net/
http://www.freebiedot.com/17p4.htm
http://www.freebiefix.com/
http://www.all-free-samples.com/online/
http://www.freebiesfamily.com/
I hope you find these sites useful. Each one has free stuff available. To me, coupons are the most valuable freebies. You can save tons of money by using them. Also, remember to check your Sunday newspaper, they are loaded with coupons. Keep your coupons in an envelope or a coupon organizer. Also, always make a shopping list before shopping. Next to each item on you list for which you have a coupon, mark a star. Then, put the coupons you know you'll be using together so that it is less hassle at the store. If you decide to start using coupons, or if you already do, try something just for fun for me. Keep a record of all the money you save using coupons. Save your receipts, and keep a ledger, showing how much you saved each week or each day, depending on how often you shop. At the end of a six month period, add all the savings amounts up to see how much you've saved. I'm guessing it will be over $100. Furthermore, your ledger would come in very handy if you decided to create a personal budget.
If you know of a site I don't have listed that has free stuff, feel free to contact me with the site's info, and I will post it. I doubt you do know any, considering the amount of research that went into finding these links, but anything is possible. I imagine I've listed just about every legitimate site that's out there. Improvement is awesome, so if I've missed something, your input is appreciated.
PLEASE ENJOY YOUR FREE STUFF!!!!!!!
Stay Informed On What's Going On In Our World.
Are you a person who always knows what is going on in the world? Do you stay up to date with local and national news? If so, good for you!!! If you aren't news savvy, but would like to be, you and I have something in common. I find watching the news boring, but sometimes I watch it if I hear of an interresting story. Needless to say, I always find out about major events from someone else, who does pay attention to the news. Some college classes, like Government, require you to stay up to date with the news. Current events, in highschools, requires the same thing. I've added links to serveral news sites. If you are required to know current events for a class or a job, check out any one of these sites, and it will help you. Even if the story is a week or more old, you can search the archives. I've listed them in no order of importance. My favorite site for International news is http://www.cnn.com/, but if I need pictures for a project, I use http://news.yahoo.com/ . Yahoo's site has an amazing number of pictures, arranged in a slideshow album to choose from about any given hot topic. Check these news sites out. Find out what is going on in the world. If a major event occurs, would you want to be left in the dark? I seriously doubt it. Well,Happy News Browsing!!!
News Links:
http://www.cnn.com/
http://www.foxnews.com/
http://news.yahoo.com/
http://ABCNews.com/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/
http://www.usatoday.com/
http://news.com.com/
http://www.reuters.com/
http://www.wired.com/
http://www.startribune.com/
http://us.oneworld.net
http://www.newsdaily.com
http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/content/news/
http://www.theunion.com/
http://www.usnews.com/
http://www.topix.net/us
http://www.usnewsclassroom.com/
http://www.usnewswire.com/
International News:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/
http://www.news.com.au/
http://www.usatoday.com/news/front.htm
http://www.headlinespot.com/international/
http://dmoz.org/News/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/
http://us.oneworld.net
http://www.cnn.com
http://ABCNews.com/International
http://www.AmericasNewspaper.com
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/world/index.html
http://news.AOL.com
http://www.CitizenJoe.org
http://edition.cnn.com/
http://www.FTsubscriptions.com
http://www.NewsDesk.org
http://www.upi.com/
http://www.thenews.com.pk/
http://www.kolisreal.com
http://dbmoz.com/m/international
Online News Directory:
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
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