Sunday, February 26, 2012

3in30 Weekly Linkup {02.24.12}

Time to link up again!  This month is flying by!  So here are my goals and updates.

1.  I will change my lunch and snack routines this month so that I am eating healthier.  As I have examined my eating habits, I have discovered that my problem is that I am relying on too many carbs again and not enough protein, veggies, and fruit. 


I have begun doing something a little different with this goal, and I am so pleased with the results.  While I do not celebrate Lent, there are principles I have applied from that season.  I believe in light of what I have been studying in the Scriptures that disciplining myself to give up something that is not bad but may not be beneficial is a way of deepening my relationship with God.  So each day this past week, I have given up something--usually my afternoon coffee--and I believe that God has blessed that.  I plan to continue this way of thinking long past this month.


2.  I will actually do a new project this month--try something new.  That was a goal I set for a New Year's resolution, and all I did last month was learn how to survive a power outage in the country.  I am not certain what I will do, but it will be something new.


I doubt this one will happen this month.  I just have not had the time to get anything done on this.  Maybe I will have time in ensuing months.


3.  I will clean up my blog buttons--at least somewhat.  I would like to have my blog looking about 1/4 the way I would like it.  I will probably start with the buttons and work up.  So we'll see how much I accomplish.


What I have been doing is getting caught up on the various prizes that people have won on my blog.  That is much more important, as far as I am concerned!  Still blog business.

Litfuse Blog Tour Facebook Parties!

You could win an iPod Nano, a Kindle Fire, a Nook Tablet, a Downton Abbey prizes pack and SO much more!



Win an iPod Nano and Save the Date! 2/28!


Save the Date! 2/28!


Sweeter Than Birdsong Rosslyn Elliott Giveaway



Babbie Mason's Nook Tablet Giveaway and 3/6 Facebook Party - ends 3/6!

Enter Today and Save the Date-3/6!


Babbie Mason Embraced by God Giveaway


Sandy Ralya's Kindle Touch Giveaway and 3/8 Facebook Party - ends 3/8!

Enter Today and Save the Date-3/8!

Sandy Ralya The Beautiful Wife Giveaway

And don't forget about the two over on the left sidebar!  I am involved in the blog tours for both of those, so watch out for a review from me very soon!

Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Giveaway (Ends 3/25) U.S./Canada (closed)



By now, I know that you have heard me talk about how fantastic Tropical Traditions and their products are, and indeed they are.  Everything I have ever gotten from them has been outstanding.  And their coconut oil, as the above video shows, is one of their staples that has a variety of uses--I love cooking with it! And as this next video will show you, Tropical Traditions is the place to buy this product so you can be assured of its high quality.


Convinced yet?  Be sure to check them out here for yourself.

The wonderful people at Tropical Traditions have agreed to give away one quart of their coconut oil to one of my U.S./Canadian readers.  So all you need to do is fill in the rafflecopter form below by 9 P.M. Pacific time on March 25, and you may be the lucky winner!  Best of wishes to you!

Blogger Opportunity: Fly Away Giveaway


Are you looking to gain followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+? Want to host a big giveaway
on your blog? Giveaway events are an awesome way to boost your followers, as well as offer a
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just $3 each!
Giveaway Details:
Dates: March 14-28
Cost: $3 per link. You can choose from Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. You can do one, two, or all of
these!
Grand Prize: One lucky entrant will win a $200 gift card to Southwest Airlines! You can see the success
of my past events here, here, here, and here just to list a few :).
Sign Up!
To join this event, fill out this form and submit your payment. Once you do, you will be emailed with
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Sign ups will close March 11. Once you fill out the form and submit payment, I’ll be in touch with
important information! :)

Saturday, February 25, 2012

This Day in History February 26, 1998

Okay, I admit it.  I used to have no life whatsoever, and I watched Oprah.  Yes, I did.  I actually enjoyed her show.  Crazy, isn't it?  And I remember this extremely well.

I watched the original show where Mad Cow Disease and the possibility that U.S. beef had this disease were discussed.  I was horrified to discover that cattle were fed heated manure mixed with their regular feed.  I don't really remember Oprah saying that she stopped eating hamburgers because of the show, but I guess she did.

And the Texas cattlemen sued her.  I couldn't believe it!  Give me a break.  The price of beef went down all because of Oprah?  And now she was guilty of defamation?  I remember that she moved her show to Texas, and since we were going to be moving to Texas, I watched those shows religiously.

When the verdict came down, and the jury ruled in Oprah's favor, I was so excited for her!  As she said:  "Free speech rocks!"  This is one time when I think the court system actually worked correctly.  I guess is helped that she was able to get the best legal counsel, but it makes no difference in my opinion.  The lawsuite was ridiculous, and even though I am no longer and Oprah fan, I still am glad she won.

Here is some more information, if you are interested:
http://edition.cnn.com/US/9802/26/oprah.verdict/
http://www.examiner.com/today-history-in-national/today-history-february-26-oprah-beat-cattlemen-jesse-jackson-said-hymies

St. Patty's Day Giveaway (Ends 3/10) U.S.

Win a St Patty's Day Gift Basket, $60 Amazon Gift card

and 1 Lucky winner will receive a "Lucky" Rhinestone

T-shirt from Stylehippo.com of their choice!


Sponsored by Mom Blog Society, Mom Does Reviews, Stylehippo.com and 16 other fabulous bloggers!

Wish them luck and cheer this St. Patty's Day with this Irish-themed gourmet gift basket.

It is filled with a nice assortment of gourmet foods including unique themed items like St. Patrick's Day green hot chocolate and Fortune cookies, Irish cream coffee, Irish Lolli-pops, and more. Also features this fun St. Patty's Day plush gorilla.

What's in the Basket?
Stuffed St. Patrick's Day Gorilla with Shamrock, McSteven's "Luck O' the Irish ~ Top O' the Mornin' to Ya" Green Hot Chocolate, Lindt Mint Chocolate Truffle, Madelaine Milk Chocolate Shamrocks, Fairwind's Irish Cream Coffee, St. Patrick's Day Fortune Cookie, Angelina's Sweet Butter Cookies, Garden Vegetable Cheese Spread, Three Pepper Blend Water Crackers, Nunes Farms Roasted Salted Pistachios, Tyrell's Cider Vinegar & Sea Salt Potato Chips, Kettle Kitchen Peppermint Popcorn Crunch...yummy!

AND....the winner also receives a $60 Amazon Gift Card! Talk about lucky!


AND.....1 Lucky winner will receive a "Lucky" Rhinestone T-shirt of their choice from Stylehippo.com

Giveaway open to US only.
Giveaway starts Feb 26th 1201am and ends March 10th 1201am
Enter on the easy Rafflecopter below.

This Day in History February 25, 1919

Well, I think you will find this story quite apropos.  It was on this date in 1919 that Oregon became the first state to levy a fuel tax.  It was only a penny per gallon, but of course, things went on from there.  In fact, within 10 years, all 48 states and District of Columbia followed suit.  Supposedly, the money was used (and it probably was in the beginning) for improving and building roads.  Who know what it is used for now?


Interestingly enough, $342,000 was raised the first year.


Here are some sites for more information:
http://homepaddock.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/february-5-in-history-4/
http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2010/12/a_brief_history_of_oregon_vehi.html
http://ohs.org/exhibits/current/images/Gas-Tax_1.jpg
http://portland.daveknows.org/2011/02/25/february-25-1919-oregon-taxes-gasoline/
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