I went to a Dancing With the Stars taping, and won a camera. Here is how it went down. We asked a guy who had been trolling the line talking to people to take our picture. He said, "Why don't you give me your camera, and I will give you this!" I said, "NO!" Thinking he was going to run off with my phone. Mechelle, (with the black shirt on) said, "OKAY" rather excitedly... She took the pic with his camera, and then he proceeded to tell her he was going to GIVE IT TO HER!Saturday, September 24, 2011
I won a CAMERA, (Not a paid advertisement, just in love)
I went to a Dancing With the Stars taping, and won a camera. Here is how it went down. We asked a guy who had been trolling the line talking to people to take our picture. He said, "Why don't you give me your camera, and I will give you this!" I said, "NO!" Thinking he was going to run off with my phone. Mechelle, (with the black shirt on) said, "OKAY" rather excitedly... She took the pic with his camera, and then he proceeded to tell her he was going to GIVE IT TO HER!Friday, March 25, 2011
My Uniform



I think I would have to go with a longer mu-mu because I am so tall. I think the short one would be a disaster. Monday, November 8, 2010
GIFT GIVING









Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Covet No More
Last year, I was coveting these. Oh my gosh. That was TWO years ago. My how time flies when you are living on the very edge and teetering back and forth in the wind.
Anywho.
I was coveting.
But the other day, I went to THE RACK.
I have a size 12 shoe.
If I find a shoe in a size 12, I buy it.
Ok, not all the time.
There are some homely looking size 12 shoes. I don't buy those.
Right?
So, if I like it, I buy it.
So, the other day I bought these.
I love them.
Do you know how much fun it is to take pictures of your feet while you are walking? My neighbors think I am weird.
Know what else is super cute in awesome sandals? Baby feet.
Too Cute.
I have to make sure my see it and buy it philosophy doesn't end up drowning my girls in shoe options.
Maybe I don't have to worry. When I asked Abby if she liked my sandals, she said, "I think they are kinda weird lookin'"
Oh well, can't win them all.
Monday, February 22, 2010
GIVEAWAY! Now You Can SHOP 24 Hours A DAY!!!
With Kaylie just turning one, I found myself needing a little something extra. IN ALL areas.. Extra $$$, Extra time out of the house, Extra socializing.. and I am not gonna lie... Extra Pampered Chef stuff. Because if you know me, you know I LOVE TO COOK AND BAKE! So, it seemed like a no-brainer for me. I have always loved their product.. because... it is awesome.
And, who am I kidding. I love to sell stuff.
So, yes, from time to time I will promote my business here.. But mostly for YOUR benefit. :) Meaning there is a smokin' deal out there... So, today I am celebrating because I have MY OWN BUTTON!!!
OH MY GOSH! DON'T YOU LOVE IT!?
- You can put it on YOUR blog!!!
- You can click on it and it will take you to my Pampered Chef Website
- You can Order Pampered Chef Stuff from me 24 hours a DAY!!!!
- You can have On-line Catalog Parties BY ME even though you might live hundreds of miles away from me like: Stephanie!
- And it is just downright COOL.
Did you know that STONEWARE is 20% off this month? Oh yeah.. Yeah it is baby.. So guess what.. To celebrate MY NEW BUTTON I am giving away a LARGE BAR PAN.

Did you realize that you can cook grilled cheese with this pan perfectly in the oven WITHOUT FLIPPING? Fish sticks, your kids chicken nuggets? Pancakes in the oven? Chicken that you don't even have to flip! Roasted Veggies? Cookies? And you don't even have to spray the pan first? Or wash it with soap! In short, YOU NEED ONE and I am happy to hook you up.
You have until SATURDAY to comment and I will post my WINNER on SUNDAY! :)
If you want entries, you can:
- Post a comment!
- Put my new button on your blog!
- Become a follower!
- Promote my giveaway on your blog!
For every one of those things that you do... You can post ANOTHER comment to get an additional entry! Thanks so much for playing!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
No Babies Were Actually Harmed for this Blog Post

And although mighty-minis might not be considered "babyfood" the sure help out in the teething department. . . K is trying to debut some new bottom teeth, and she devoured a couple of mighty minis in an effort to "chill" them out. . .

However, post mighty mini-she looked somewhat like an accident victim. .
But, I promise, it was under very close supervision. . . Right on top of my counter... >

Don't worry. I balanced out all that sugar with some real fruit later :)
However, someone else had a hankering for mighty mini's at about 4:00 a.m. He came into my room anyway. I didn't realize his hankering until I was shooing him back down the stairs. . There was one on the steps about 3 steps down that he ever so politely picked up and gave to me. . .
Oh, and then a butter knife? One more item to pick up on our route to bed. . ANOTHER mighty mini. . (I guess he was REALLY hungry) Of course, when we got to his bedroom door, it was locked. (A butter knife is the prefered method of opening doors around here... Now it is all making sense?) I opened the door and got him back into bed. . . Who knows what else he did while he was galavanting around the house last night... But it wasn't my usual sneaker. I have a new one.

Maybe the smurfs made him do it. . . Wish him luck tomorrow... He is going to be seeing smurfs in his sleep at the surgery center! ;)
Friday, August 28, 2009
GET CUTE NOW!


I got this purse because I am not as cool as her and could NEVER pull off a bag like that. But I did get this bag for $14.99 (Originally $79.00)
AND this bag. . .

I got in in GREEN. But I SERIOUSLY CONTEMPLATED ORANGE. (Did I make a mistake?) It was only $11.24. So, I guess it is ok if I did. :0
Saturday, March 14, 2009
It is LIKE stealing . . .
I am NOT a couponer...I try to shop the deals. . . at Christmas time, I took advantage of the major deals at the grocery stores.. Buying groceries for $100 and when I looked at the "YOU SAVED" line it said $100! WOW! Even today at Walmart I asked them to match a price and they did it! But I am thinking I should be a little more consistent because there is some serious money to be saved! These two girls know how to rock a DEAL! After tonight, I think I am officially hooked.
I printed off my Huggies coupons and headed ACROSS the street to Walgreens (yes, Walgreens is LITERALLY across the street) and got my CHEAPO diapers.
Huggies on Sale $10
Coupon $5
Pay $5
Wipes on sale $6
Coupon $3
Buy $25 worth before coupons (pay only $13 plus tax) and get $10 in register rewards) Turn around use your register rewards and get ANOTHER pack of Diapers FREE.
SO: get 3 packs of diapers and 1 pack of wipes for $13. It was awesome! And soooooooo easy. I tried to get some more coupons, but no luck. The library wouldn't let me download the print software, Peter couldn't print them at work, but I was able to print from each of our computers so I had 4 of each coupon.
I went back tonight and got
1 Pack of Wipes $6
Coupon $3
1 Pack of Wipes $6
Coupon $3
1 Pack of Wipes $6
Coupon $3
Diapers $10
Coupon $5
$14 and I turned around and got ANOTHER $10 and walked right back and got another pack of diapers... FREE. Did you get that??? Walgreens GAVE ME $20. It was awesome. I even got a little bit of a rush. Jill checks out this blog and this blog and they will do all the work for you if you are a novice like me. Trust me.. it takes almost as much time just to read these blogs as it would to cut out all the coupons. But hey, these are tough times.. and we can all afford to save some money (can I get an AMEN?)
Check out their sites and give it a try... I swear, it was a rush.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Everyone Loves a Package
along with a SUPER cute special gift!
(Thanks sooooo much Kate!) Anyway, I guess now that Christmas is cleaned up, I can carry forward with the rest of the baby prep. I will keep you posted on how it goes. At least now I have a super cute (not so old and hammered looking car seat! I am SURE she will be snuggly and warm in this little seat courtesy of Kate's mad skils. 
As I was putting the straps back in, I became a little overwhelmed [Scared to death] that there will be a wee one in this basket soon. It all seems like such a great idea until it is almost ready to come out!!! Either way, she is COMING and her basket is READY. I wish I was feeling more ready...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
I AM ASTONISHED
Even though I have been craving salt... every now and again I crave something sweet. For the most part I take care of those cravings myself because I LOVE all things in DOUGH form. I think I have mastered making cookie dough in record time. (Around 5 minutes). However, from time to time I like to rely on "baked goods" not made by myself to satisfy my cravings because sometimes it is nice to just sit on your heiny and not have to move off the couch to curb a craving...
In enters obliging husband. My husband came out of his hovel.. I mean office... tonight at about 9:58 p .m.at which time I uttered something about wanting my favorite GO TO baked good... SVENHARDS. Ever heard of em? Here....

Not just ANY Svenhards will do.. .They MUST BE BUTTER HORNS! I am not a huge fan of any kind of FRUITY filling. Just give it to me plain... with butter on it. In my personal (but incredibly knowledgeable) opinion this is by FAR one of the best baked goods that you can buy and eat and love. Oh, throw a little butter on it, (My husband once said it is like putting butter on a Krispy Kreme) throw it in the microwave for 25 seconds and you have ONE AMAZING BAKED GOOD ITEM WARM OUT OF THE OVEN. I mean, Microwave. Thanks to my mom for starting the warmed butter horn with BUTTER tradition. I will most certainly carry it forward.
Back to the Husband. Being the GREAT husband that he is... he offered to go get me some. No, he didn't offer... he just grabbed his keys off the counter and left. At 10:42... I began to wonder where he might be? I mean, the store isn't THAT far away. I called him on his cell to find that he had visited 7 stores... 7 STORES! To find my beloved Svenhards to no avail. He gave his all... he did his best... I told him to come home. (He still brought me a baked good so I didn't have to go without) NOW THAT IS LOVE I TELL YOU. Thank you honey, you are the best. I guess I better start stocking them as food storage because there seems to be a shortage around these parts.
I don't even feel a bit bad about it because:
A. He wanted to and
B. This is the last chance I have to get ANY pregnancy related TLC that I can get!
So, I am going to soak it ALL IN (and pack it all on)!
I AM All about Free Stuff
Thursday, September 4, 2008
WARM WISHES-AUCTION


NATURAL LEAF-AUCTION

JADE GARDEN-AUCTION

SOUTHWEST SENSATION- AUCTION
This piece is a wonderful mix of colors and STYLE! Red Coral, Blue Turquoise, Green Jade and Sterling silver give this piece it's WOW factor. These are all semi precious stones and they are beautiful in cut and color! In the center is a piece of hand engraved Thai Silver. EXQUISITE! The necklace is finished with black leather that has been hand wrapped with sterling silver wire. It has a barrel clasp.

The Auction BEGINS!
REMEMBER, you can feel good about the purchase AND the price because 100% of the proceeds are being donated straight to Nie Nie's recovery fund.
If you want to know the RULES of the Auction, or how to participate, please click here. Thanks again for your participation. It is much needed!
Oh, and special thanks to my "neck model" Wendy!
Nie Recovery Auction Rules for FRIDAY!
Where do I place my bid? In the comments section of each item's post. Leave the first comment with the starting bid such as "i start the bid at $20". then the next bidder can submit a comment with their bid like, "I bid $30." and with each bidder to follow they just leave a comment with their price. If you are not familiar with how to leave a comment, just click the word "comments" that you see at the end of the post. It will bring up a pop-up window where you can type your comment. If you don't have a google/blogger account DON'T WORRY! Just click the circle next to the "anonymous" option and leave your bid/comment and your name and email. It's as easy as that!
What amount can i bid? Please keep all bids to an even $1--no change please. example: if the bid is $65.00, then the next bid should be $66.00 not $65.50.
How do i know what the highest bid is? Check the comments. it will be the most recently posted comment.
When does the auction end?10:00 PM PST Friday,
What if I win the bid? If you are the winning bidder, just email your contact information to Lindzstew at hotmail dot com. I will also do my best to contact you if you have a blog that is accessible.
How can I pay for the item?I will have you make a donation to the Nielson Recovery fund directly (cute blue button on the LEFT side of my blog). Once you receive confirmation of payment from Paypal, you will forward me that email. I will then ship the item(s) to you!
Will all of the money go to the fund or just a portion?ALL OF IT, I will be paying the shipping myself.So, check back tomorrow and see what's on the auction block!
What if I just want to donate? Click the blue button to the LEFT. WONDERFUL! Thank you for your generosity.
Thanks again for your support!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
NIE RECOVERY AUCTION~ FRIDAY!
I am sure most of you have heard about Nie. No joke, no ploy, I have been following the story, and even saw local news on the accident. It is a horrible tragedy and there is still much that needs to be done. Nie has a beautiful life and I guess I just think I have an opportunity to help. After all, I have $$$$ of jewelry sitting in my house in boxes.
For those of you that DON'T know, I made jewelry from '04-'07 when I was working as a rep for All Jeweled Up . I stopped when Wade was born, but still have some inventory that has been sitting in boxes. All Jeweled Up only sells the FINEST in semi-precious jewelry with sterling silver claps and wires along with wonderful semi-precious stones, and Swarovski Crystals.. BEAUTIFUL! I am selling 4 pieces here on Friday, and I will pay the shipping to you.
This is a marvelous cause and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Nie Recovery Fund. Thank you in advance for participating.
If you would like to know more, please click here to her sister CJane's blog. She gives frequent updates on Nie's recovery. More about Nie's story? Click here. An amazing video about Nie? Click here. That should be all you need to know to feel good about your purchase. Here is an auction taking place tomorrow... if you miss her stuff... Check with me FRIDAY!!!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Drum Roll Please
It is finished.. Ok, maybe not FINISHED.. but for the most part.. the Decorator Prison part... It is finished because my parents are on a plane back to SLC right now thankful that they were able to leave this place! They worked long and hard... and I think we made 8 trips to Target (you think I am joking?) But, it is finished, fabulous, and it makes me feel like I am home. So, I am ready to post the pix. Really, you won't see TOO many new things, but there ARE a few TREASURES that I have purchased.. I will point them out. But, if you have seen my home before, especially if you have BEEN IN my home before, nothing will come as a shock to you. I just find it delightful, really, that all my things even if just moved around a TINSY bit can still look great. I love it.
Mom and Dad, I owe you... BIG TIME. Thank you for all of your hard work.. trips to Target and company this week. Next time you come out, I PROMISE, we will have a LOT more fun! Now, drum roll please.
This is my favorite view... This is me, sitting in my chair... my blogging chair... It is my favorite view because I can see so many things I love. I love my Christus.. purchased in Israel almost 17 years ago. (Yuck, I can't believe I just said that) I have my favorite picture up on the wall. (I bought it at Tai Pan) My mother in law made me the Topiary for our first home, and I have had that rooster clock FOREVER.. I don't know, these things just feel like home to me, they just make me happy......
This is my view to the right of the blogging chair... Those pictures on my wall? Aren't they CUTE? I have had them forever too! They were purchased at Kmart, and they were $15 bucks a piece. Awesome. Since I have had them for 6 years, that is $2.50 per year in amortized value. I think they were worth it. I still love them. See my Tai Pan bucket? In the cubbie? I love that too. My mom bought it for me for Christmas, because she knew how I coveted it. It took me a while to get it to my home. I had to wait until I could drive it. Some of you will notice a NEW PURCHASE! See that beauty? That basket, or whatever it is, that has a white geranium plant in it? Well, I LOVE IT, and I bought it without a seconds of hesitation because I knew it was a must have piece. I found it at Pier One. It was $29, but on clearance for $19. You wouldn't have hesitated either. (The books next to it are my My Publisher Books) The other thingy on the wall that arched thingy was also purchased at Pier one 8 years ago... It was $20 as well. So, that amortized over 8 years is also $2.50.. well worth the purchase. You know, at the time in our newlywed life, that was allota dough.. I am happy to see it put to good use.

Here is my dad performing amazing acts of heroism... and his trusty side kick K-lo. See those stylish glasses he is sporting? Is he an electrician? No, but being a Chemist/Physics/Engineer type person makes him think he can do anything... And, he can. He is great with a level too. :) Thanks Dad. (Don't worry, I took the shackles off of BOTH of them before they left.. I didn't want them to get strange looks at the airport. The final result?
I only have one set of drapes up... but, here is the other wall.
Remember that FABULOUS, INCREDIBLE, wall plaque that I found at Pier One? Well, here is is in all of its glory. I love it. It is perfect in our front hallway. It was also on clearance. The retail heavens were shining upon me.
And finally, my bedroom. When I walk in, I feel.. peace.... As you may have heard before, my bedroom is NEVER clean, unless I am hostessing an EVENT. So, here is your one and only look..

Dreamy eh? Check out the garden of Eden outside my window... That is probably the best part of my room. My one new addition is the tall grass sitting in my window.. Target.. now.. if you want one, go get one.
It is a great addition. I hope you enjoyed the tour of our home. I am so thrilled to have it all put together. I couldn't have done it without my parents.. Now, COME and see it for YOURSELF! Guests are always welcome!
PS- My mom and I are available for DECORATING ON A DIME consultations... First come, first served!