The Life and Times...

Today I started out ready to go. Meaning I was ready to pack and head for Nebraska. Then the day was gone. Yep it really felt like it happened that quick for me. I spent the whole day getting the truck ready and packing kids clothes. The kids were at aschool and the husband was at work. Just me and the baby which did not make things easier. But the chore was accomplished and in the AM we will be heading due southeast, to spend Christmas with the family we miss so much. I cant wait to get there and get settled in although I know it will seem like we just get reaquainted and will have to leave for Wyoming again. Geez what a short trip it will be. I dont know what will be worse the drive there or the drive back . The way there the kids will be anxious for there present and on the way back they will want to play with them and have to be told no because of the tight confinement of the truck. So the agony of telling them we will be there when we get there is going to be a challenge there and back as usual. Kids you got to love there inoccence and yet pull your hair out over it at times. Upon my return I will tell all of our ventures...Im sure it will be a story to remember.

The Homemaker

Some years ago the homemakers of America began to realize that to be a success, they must be more efficient. Her job has been defined as the inter-relation of the sociological, educational,recreational, industrial and economic activities of the home in such a way as to give the highest developement, comfort and satisfaction to all the family. To accomplish these, she needed more skills in order to obtain results with minimum use of time, energy and money. She needed health to help her to be her best self. She needed information concerning her family standards of living in order to achieve results. She needed to be sincere and develope poise, personal charm and the confidence of her family. All the above was offered thru her ability to learn more and develope skills thru her familys progress. The woman of the country have been doing this for years before her and will do it for years after she has gone. The early days of homemakers were beset by many difficulties, among them were the influence of influenze epidemic, and world war 1. Because of the war and the food situation there were lessons given on substitutes used for absent food. And one day a week they were asked to go without meat so as to ration the minimul quantities. With that said todays homemaker has her own set of trials and tribulations and we to shall overcome them as we see fit. We will provide for our family a safe and developed enviroment and we will ask them to give up the things that arent vital in order to teach them the skills needed to make it thru hard times and not so hard time throughout there life.

Purity Make-up Reveiw

I recently ordered a trial version of this product. I found it online and decided I would see for myself if it was really worth the price they are asking for it after the trial. (which is 59.99 monthly) So I went to the website for Purity Make-up and filled out there free trial form. I paid $1 plus $7.95 S&H for a total of &8.95. The form was simple and the process was simple (course that's what I expect when someone is getting my money). The trial was for 14 days and then they charge my account for the product unless I call and cancel. Pretty simple and to the point if you read the terms of service. They do not in anyway try to hide this point in there Terms I waited for my product I was eager to try it. However by the 6th day I still had not received my make-up. I called the Purity Make-Up company and let them know what my situation was and they extended my trial which was great customer support. I did receive the product the next day. When I got it I went in washed my face and immediately put on my Purity Make-Up The kit came with: -2colors of Purity Make-Up Mineral Foundation -1 Mineral All-Over Glow -1 Purity Mineral Finishing Powder -1 Foundation Brush -1 Radiance Brush -1 Concealer Brush -1 Make-up Bag -1 Purity Application Guide I followed the directions as per the Purity Application Guide. I was not thinking this would be very good for the coverage I needed. However I was surprised by the great light feeling of the make-up in conjunction with the coverage it did supply. I wore it throughout the day and was pleased with how well it stayed on my skin without the normal wearing off feature other brands of make-up can have. As far as the price verses the amount and quality of product.... I have to let you know the amount of product I was given for the price of $59.99 was a little disheartening. During my first application I used more than I thought I should have for the amount of product I was sent (was to be a 1 month supply). Maybe others don't wear make-up as much as I do. I like the product and the quality it provides But I do not think I will pay the high price for daily usage. Maybe keep it for more important occasions when I need to look more than my best. I do not regret trying this product and the customer service was outstanding Purity Mineral Make-up.Thank You

Christmas....

Well folks yes it is coming......Christmas. When all the turmoil of the year is blended together with family gatherings and food galour. Packing and driving and chaos of unbelievable proportions. Never a moments peace for two days of great family bliss. I myself will be traveling to Nebraska for the holiday season. We currently live in Wyoming and the drive of 8 grueling hours with three boys, two dogs and of course my hubby is anything but amusing to me. The unfortunate part of this whole ordeal is this year its not just family fun. Since we just moved here we must go back to Nebraska for the rest of our things during this vacation of sorts. And although we will be enjoying food, family, and fun. We also must load yet another trailer full of our stored possessions. In thought: I believe this to be the best choice ( since 8 hours is not a drive we do often)...but in heart I wish some magic being would present itself and make this chore done and out of the way so that we may have less to do during this Christmas season. However I know that is not something to hold my breath for and so I trudge onward. Now don't get me wrong I do indeed love going home. It is just the mere thought of packing and loading to get there only to pack and load while we are there and then again pack and load to come back to Wyoming. UUUGGGHHH!! On a more seasonable note Though I know our family will all be waiting there happily to greet us upon arrival (providing its not 3 am in the morning) And we will not regret the trip even with the above circumstances. Nana with her incredible Christmas decorations(inside and outside) and her food of scrumptious delight. Alicia and family with there endless laughter and fun loving ways. Grandma with her warm and loving heart. And Grandpa with his endearing smile and great wisdom. It will indeed be a Christmas to remember for adults and children alike. Children all nestled in there beds nice and tight(probably not) dreaming of adventures that happen through the night. We will wake up on Christmas morning to more chaos and full bellies that linger from the night before, hoping to look outside and see a white blanket on earths floor. The children will run to the tree, tripping over everything in sight. Tearing and destroying the packages with delight. Remember: When all is said and done nothing will seem to have changed, aside from the extra stuff to haul back and another memorable year to mark in our memories. With this in mind remember life is short and although you may dread a point in your year you should be glad you have loved one so dear.

Easy Crock Pot Chili!

First Let me tell you we moms never have time. And our familys expect miracles sometimes. My husband works long hours and he loves chili on a cold winter morning here in Wyoming. But im not the worlds greatest cook so he makes the chili and stews most of the time. When his hours increased I couldnt bear knowing he worked all the time and never got the things he wanted. This is something I got from lack of time remedies.

Easy Crock Pot Chili.

You will need:

1 large can pork and beans

2.5 lbs beef (browned and drained)

1 large can pinto beans(optional)

1 large can Vegetable or Tomatoe juice ( I use vegetable for the flavor)

1 large chopped onion

1 large can diced tomatoes

Seasonings:

chili powder, pepper,salt,onion powder

I mix all these in crock pot and let simmer for an hour (or longer if you want but an hour is great. My husband has no idea its not the real take forever chili he makes and everyone is happy getting there chili once a week or so in the winter.

Getting kids into gardening!

Gardening can be super fun for the children and the adults. Hard work does pay off when you use some little mommy techniques. I did alot of gardening for my mom when I was young and the work was awful.

When I grew up I thought Id never put my kids thru that. Then two years ago I decided I wanted a garden. I wasnt gonna make my kids work in it though. That year I learned alot.

Amaze Them:

There are many things about children and the most thing I can think of is that they never seem to stop being amazed as long as you dont stop trying to amaze them.

I have great boys and one year in our garden we decided to write there names in the pumkins and see how they turned out. Much to my surprise they were great.

We decided to plant pumkins. Along with various other stuff but pumkins seemed to be our great triumph. The boys helped me plant the seeds and then I did the labor of getting them to sprout and loving them. They watched with no patience.

After about 2 months they were ready. I went out one morning and tried my art work then turned them over so it wouldnt be noticed till a later date.

As they grew I was eager to se the results. About 1 month later I discovered the pumpkins were ready. I was pleased with my results.

When they time was right I sent my boys out to harvest the pumkins and much to there surprise it was grown just for them. So from that monent on I have had help in my garden for the pure purpose of anticipation

Heres what you do:

After you have planted pumpkins and they are still green but big enough to write on, find a sharp object like a stick. On a green pumpkin write your child's name on it. When your pumpkins turns orange have your kids harvest the pumpkins and pay close attention to the names on each. The name you put on will now look like the pumpkin grew in your garden just for them...the engraving will look like part of the pumpkin.

Weightloss thoughts

Do you ever wonder what is making it so hard for some of us to lose weight? It is said to be proven that eating several times a day in small portions can really assist weight lose.

What diets do they have for those of us who have no appetite problem and still cant gain weight? This question has boggled my mind for years. I a desperate to lose weight and would like the answers But all anyone ever says is eat less, excercise ect ect. I have had my health checked and there is nothing wrong but yet to no evail even the doctors tell me to eat less. I only consume about 1000 calories a day. And yes Ive went back to one meal a day because eating more makes me fatter.

I want to know then why is it I gain. I count calories, take Acai herbs (rachel Ray Diet) , and if I eat more than once a day I gain ten pounds in a week No Joke! So tell me....waht are the choices we have here.

Weight lose choices Eating multiple times a day:

If a person eats more times a day it is to prevent the body from going into starvation mode. Meaning only eating once a day tells your body that it isnt getting enough to sustain all its needs and therefor everything you do eat the body stores. Thus you have the weight gain.

If a person has no appetite all those appetite surpressant remedies are to no evail to us. And eating several times a day is way way hard. This increased eating acan also lead these people to gain way more weight before they level out there body and lose anything. Gaining weight is by far the hardest part to endure if your on a weight lose mission.

Weight lose pills:

There are several of these out there also. Green tea, Slim Quick,Cleanse formulas, Lypotrim, Slim Fast, the list goes on. Then you have the one I currently use Acai . This like the other promise the same results and yet to no evail.

I ask you what pills have you used and did any truely help you lose your weight? Most of the high dollar pills have a cost that well outweighs the success of the product.

Best Bet Diet:

As far as remedies to MY weight problem there seems to be none. If you know otherswise then please let me know. I think it is true the old fashion way is the best way to get it done right. Hard work and lots a grueling exercise. There seems to be no other real choices left that truely work. And to be the biggest loser you must be the hardest worker.

OK Heres what I have started doing.

I know that this is alot of info but hopefully Ive arranged the titles so that you can find what your looking for. I have started writing for a few more sites today. Dream alive, 451 press , Sasee, and Common ties. I will let you know how my submittions went and If they are hard or easy to get started for. I really like the common ties site because they seem like it is a starting point. As far as my previous post regarding foodiamoms and Type-a-moms Im still waiting for my ad sense account to get approved once I do I will let you all know how to get it going.

A story for life!!

As a mother of young children nothing should of been amazing to me, let alone embarrassing RIGHT? That's what I thought until one day last summer. We had decided to go on a boating expedition, our three boys my husband and myself. The day was beautiful and sunny as it should be mid summer in Nebraska. We had spent all day on that lake and decided to come on home. So we started to troll in to shore. On our way we passed a young girl who worked at the convenience store I worked at part time. She was not a very well raised child, very deceitful and not something to be proud of. If she were my daughter well....she wouldn't be the way she is. She knew I didn't tolerate the things she did nor did I approve. Not that I imagine she really cared. As we passed by her she sneered, after she about fell off her ski-do. I had to laugh at how much neck-breaking staring she was doing. But we just went on our way and didn't give her a second thought. After arriving to shore and loading up the boat and the children we headed home. It was about a half hour drive so we had the music on and we were enjoying a cool drink. The boys laid there heads down and I leaned on the door for the warmth of the sun on my face. When we arrived to the town before our own town we sat up and continued to drive thru town. We drove for about three blocks then it happened. Out of nowhere an officer pulled in behind us with his lights on. Me and my husband looked at each other in shock. It had been years since either one of us had been pulled over. Interested in what the officer would say we puled to the side of the rode. When the officer came to my husband at the drivers window, I was almost anxious to see what was wrong. When the officer told me I couldn't believe it. Someone in a vehicle similar to ours pulling a boat like ours had been reported drinking and driving. I laughed to myself because we had not drank in years (which is probably why we hadn't been pulled over in years..HaHa.). The officer proceeded to ask us to get out of the vehicle so he could search for alcohol (or signs of). We gladly complied with his wishes. As we were getting out my 5 year old proceeded to let the officer on the passenger side know the most shocking thing Id ever heard from him. He said:"Hi, I just want you to know we drank beer. But only one, my mom said we could because we were REALLY thirsty" The officer looked at me in disbelief. I couldn't even mutter a response, I was flabbergasted. Finally, I managed to let the officer know that my son was speaking of a ROOT beer not the real thing. He however didn't seem as amused as I was finally able to be about the whole situation. Anyway the allegations of us drinking were unfounded and when we started driving on our way again me and my husband pretty much have decided the young lady at the lake, deceitful as she is, made a phone call to put a damper on my day. However what she didn't know was she only added to a lifetime list of family stories to tell.

Moms write

Well wow here it is. I have been doing research this morning on ways to occupy my time and help others and so far I have found a place called Daytipper.com This is a place I can share my thought on things to help others that i do on a daily basis and Maybe earn some extra cash. Its nice and easy.I also found a couple sites for moms to go do some more advice writing along with others things and get paid. These places are called Foodiamoms.com And there sister site is called type-a-mom.net These site you can share your recipes and advice and youll recieve a share of the adsense revenue for your work. You also retain all rights to your work. Check them out its great.

Fill your time.

I have started another blog to help others find a way to make a little money or at least not get scamed check it out. MY BLOG But Im really not sure about this bloggin thing. I just feel like Im giving information to no one....are there people reading it. Its not like this Blog because I feel like Im journalling here...lol. The other Blog I have plenty of information and experience but geez Does it make sence to anyone. Well lets hope so Because I haev to do something that has some kind of meaning. So far the things Ive been doing are pretty time comsuming So I have had to narrow it down to A few smaller things till I find something that pays bigger. Which is okay about the time I get the Blogs done and a little on my email the baby is ready to wake up. Traffic Exchanges They are enough to drive a woman MAD. So Ive been doing alot of FORUMS?CHATS You have to understand I have limited time with the baby and the house to keep together.

The opportunities I have tried.

Oh yes I said tried...that means I'm no longer doing these and Ill tell you why when I'm done. First off lets talk about the things Ive done that are scams. Then we will get to the opportunities I've done that didn't make me money but aren't necessarily scams. Then we will get to what I actively do now for income online.
OK SCAMS!!! Lets get them out of the way. I don't like talking of them really. LOL That's no surprise.
TeamGdiPro now there is no website URL I can give you because they are gone.
The owner Patrick ran off with alot of peoples money including mine. Now since there gone you are safe but the sad news is they were a team that promoted GDI.
And I want you all to know that Global Domains International And some people think that GDI is the Bad Scam ...but that is not the truth. GDI does make lots of people money, including me still. The team I'm referring to TeamGdiPro had a Global rotator and when we invested in this we earned a percentage of our GDI down lines monthly fees for the rotators and well ...that's the money Patrick took from alot of us.
OK now lets look at A.W. Surveys
Yes Its a Scam. They will never pay you and the people you here tell you they've been paid . Well I believe they have to pay once in a great while to keep getting sign ups. So they pay few and far between.

When I first stared I wanted to work at home...not really looking to own a business just type or do data entry no big deal. I paid for a few sites that I personally didn't think sold me what I believed they were selling. When a site says Make money here it shouldn't mean I'm gonna sell you a list of places you can go to and try to make money. And that's what I got at these sites.

Freelancehomewriters.com
not a bad site they do put all the places to get a writers job all in one place but you still have to sign up to these sites and get hired before you can try and make money. I paid $97 and cancelled they did return my money without hassle though.

dataentrymadeeasy.com
Now this site was more disappointing and I'm still waiting for my refund LOL. They want you to place ads and pay for them that's the data entry part then the catch is...your ads got to get orders for you to get paid. They try to fool you by giving you free ebooks. But the truth is this is not what they advertise before you buy.

homejobgroup.com
Now I must admit when I first saw this site after paying 50 dollars I was impressed until someone told me all this stuff I can find for free by search engine research. The time it takes to do this search is definitely cut more than in half with this site. But I still felt cheated when I realized they gave me info to get jobs somewhere instead of a job opportunity.

There is a long list and Im gonna add more of these types of sites as I go and I will cover sites that do work also tommorow.

Busy Life.

WOW! Today, a full day. Went to town after I went to the school for my oldest sons IEP (individual Educational Program) My oldest has Bipolar, he is 12 yrs old, and he can be a handful at school. So I went in to set up a plan to help control his enviroment. We basically seclude him within the class room so that he can concentrate (per his request) However the schools don't always like to work with us, so I get it in writing and its like magic. LOL Pretty bad we have to have that stuff in writing in our education system but it is what it is. Any way when I was finished with that I decided to go to town for groceries I live about 40 miles from the nearest walmart so a road trip is what it became. My infant usually falls asleep on the way so I can relax RIGHT?? No not today...the deer and antelope were literally lining the highway. Like they usually do this time of year. And I was a little on edge which caused the baby to take no naps. The store wasn't much better and 138.00 dollars later I was done with today's shopping at walmart. But then i just couldn't pass up the thrift store because my hubby just bought a semi-truck and he needed sheets and I save money anywhere I can. Plus the kids needed new ones also. See we moved here in August of 2008 and half our stuff is still in Nebraska and well of course in that half was my sheets and other various important things I don't like living without. But its an 8 hour drive there and I cant afford to take the time to go right now with my husbands new truck and all so I have to improvise. When I finally do get back home its haul in the groceries, let out the dogs, change a diaper, answer the phone (my husband needs phone number I get for him),lay baby down for the nap he didn't take on the way to town and then put away groceries. We would hope that was the end of the day but no no no of course not. Now its time for the youngest to come home and he has a blue sheet which means he hasnt listened in school today and has 6 sheets of homework because he talks instead of getting his work done. There goes my night. He is a great 6 year old, loving and playful but I just cant seem to get him to understand that theres a time and a place. We have been fighting his crud in school for the past two years I hope it stops soon. So Now that I know what my night entails I suppose I better get started with it since it will be long..and my oldest son and my husband aren't even home yet...YUGH!!!

So how do you find Something your interested in doing from home?

Ok well let me tell you its not very easy. But its not impossible especially if you have a little guidance. So first let me tell you you need to find out inside you what you want to do. What do you enjoy? Do you want to answer questions for people, research for others, write articles or books? Or are you looking for the actual business to run. You see on the internet I can point you in a either direction. Work at home or run your own internet business. What are you good at? what do you want in life? Do you want to make a paycheck or a salary?
Whatever it is you need to narrow it down and then begin your search in the internet world.
If you have questions you can always email me anytime at freewriter12@gmail.com

Staying at home

I can not tell you how many times ive heard of people making money at home. So i tried to put out flyers for my own home income. I was going to try and clean peoples houses. What a trip that will be. I have a 12 month old baby and I dont know how I was gonna manage. I stay at home day after day and what am I to do? Im bored and I hate cleaning...Funny huh! I get to stay at home and do nothing but cleaning so i decided to make money doing what I cant stand...lol. Wheres the irony in that. Let me make something clear I love my children as we all do. Up until 6mths ago i worked outside the home and loved that too. I am not sure i know how to be stay at home mom. Life has led me to this point and i know i need to be here and i love to watch them grow up But am I the only one who is bored?

New Beginnings!

Yes that's the starting point folks. You must be willing to make new beginnings. My name is Sherry Livingston I am an Stay at home mom and Internet marketer. Of what you may ask yourselves. Well let me tell you about journeys. I have had my fair share some of you have came with me and others have chose not to learn my lessons.
As for me I never will regret where i have been where I am nor where i will be in the near future. I have lost plenty of money yes I can not lie. I have gained money too. It is a give and take world and id like to walk you Thru what I have learned.
Nope I am not a guru...nor do i ever intend on being one. I have potential Guru friends and Have met a few billionaires in my time. But all I am and ever was looking for was a way to make a practical amount of money while being a stay at home mom of three beautiful boys. My husband of 9 yrs work long hard hours and id like to add to that end of our life.

How? Who? What? When? Well we will get there you will see. For now if you have things you want addressed let me know. at freewriter12@gmail.com

Things to keep in mind

Hi my name is Sherry. I am a stay at home mother of three (not bouncing,but great) boys. My oldest being 12 years, then 6 years and the baby is 6mths. I found a point in life where me and my husband Richard could no longer afford to pay someone else to raise our children(daycare). Thus me being a stay at home mom. However we still needed the income so I started searching for internet options. Yes I found alot of scams and alot of stuff that didnt work, some that is working, all was trial and error. Im telling you I have been around and around with making money at home. Mlm's, affiliate marketing,processing at home,typing, call centers Ive done alot. Sherry Livingston