Blitz Bagz

I've been a very busy girl this tax season!  I'm working at a tax prep business and it's craaaazzzzy busy, but I'm loving it!  I always have a few business ideas up my sleeve and I'm going to be selling jewelry soon.  I found these bags and I LOVE them!  Check it out and if you know anyone who might be able to use one, please give them my link!
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The Blitz Bagz Jewelry Bag is just the first of many new innovative designs to hit the market place.  Blitz Bagz products are so unique in design and function!







A generous portion of all Blitz Bagz profits will go to a non-profit organization that Blitz Bagz is forming right now called Mercy Triumphs World Wide. It will be a ministry outreach to 3rd World Countries. Thank you for supporting us right from the very start of our vision and mission and for helping us to make our world a brighter place.

Walgreens and Express Scripts

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

This post concerns Walgreens and Express Scripts.  For those that don't know, Walgreens is a chain of drugstores/pharmacies that are in most towns.   I had  heard of Express Scripts because previously I have worked in physician's offices.  You may use Express Scripts or know someone who does.

Express Scripts has decided that Walgreens will no longer be in its network.  You can read more about it  here:  Walgreens and Express Scripts

Express Scripts didn't renew their contract with Walgreens, so they are no longer "in network".  This means that customers will have to find new pharmacies.  Walgreens is  convenient, offers a wide range of products and is easy to find in most cities.  I love picking up my scripts from their drive-thru windows.  Express Scripts, is  promoting their mail order pharmacy.  Of course I realize that the information is from Walgreens standpoint, but there are a lot of people affected by this.   Included in this is Tricare, which is insurance for  the military.  Walgreens will no longer be in network for them.  Walgreens tried to negotiate the Tricare contract separately, but they weren't able to come to an agreement.  Walgreens wants to support and serve the military.  Walgreens is trying to help by offering discounts , by informing the media and getting the information out to the public. Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens

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Purex Triple Action

Purex is unveiling a new Triple Action Formula.  The new formula is part of the entire liquid detergent line!  This new and improved Triple Action formula lives up to Purex's promise to leave your clothes white, bright and clean.  Just like always, you can purchase it for half the price of the leading brand!

I received a bottle of this new detergent and I love it!  Purex truly delivers!  Over the past year, Purex's Research and Development scientists have worked to create this even better Purex formula.  It's not only better, but continues to deliver the value that Purex stands for.

Purex knows that as consumers, it's important to watch our spending and they have kept that in mind.  They are committed to bringing us a great product at a great price!  The new product is included in the whole product line and will be introduced this Fall.

You will begin to see advertising on television starting next month.  "Prove it to yourself" is coming back!  Purex doesn't believe that you should take their word for it, you should take your word for it!


Just like all of the current Purex detergents, new Purex Triple Action has been specifically formulated to work in both traditional and High Eficiency (HE) washers. This ensures that Purex is always available to consumers, no matter what kind of washer you have.

I Long To Make Art... or Craft Something!

(image from elodiemusic.com)


Drama, mayhem and everyday crap!  Drama is having a 17 year old with an 18 year old boyfriend who has unimaginable drama in his home life, which of course, spills over into ours.  Then the mayhem of murder in a small town, a shooting in the same town, guns in school where my child is and strep throat that turns into pink eye.  Then pile that on to my new job, mounting bills from being unemployed, moving (still unpacking and sorting, by the way) and selling/attempting to sell stuff while downsizing.  I'm not sure why I'm so tired... ha!



(image from The Animated Woman)


So why am I sitting here smiling?  No, I didn't lose my marbles.   I just feel incredibly blessed to have a job, even if it's seasonal, have a child who is more than I could have wished for, a roof over my head (even if I'm not sure how to pay the rent), a vehicle to drive (even though it needs a tune-up and new tires), a loving family and wonderful friends.


Now, if I could just find time to get back to creating...

From Thrifty Decor Chick - How To Make Your Own Printables!

One of my very favorite bloggers, Thrifty Decor Chick, has a super awesome post right now about how to make your very own printables!  It is the best tutorial!  It walks you completely through each step with great photos of the process.  Stop by her blog and check it out!  Not just because she has an amazing blog, but she is truly a very nice person.  I got to meet her at the Goodwill Shop and Hop in 2010.... gosh!  Has it really been that long?

Hey Girl

I was already a fan of Ryan Gosling, but since I started seeing these pop up on Pinterest, I'm in love.  They crack me up!









There are a bunch more, but I want to leave you with my favorite!

Sad End of Week and eBay

I've had a crazy mid-end of the week.  Training for a new job... at this point, it's seasonal, but I'm hoping it turns into something more.  I've also made a mad dash to the old roommate's house to pick up the last of my stuff.  Has to be out by tomorrow, and I'm still not done!  Getting Lumpkin's license tomorrow, finally... and sadly, found out about the death of her Great Aunt during a home invasion.  The police are investigating and we don't know any details yet.


I'm still listing items on eBay.   Some items are handmade or embellished by me and the others are just items that I'm parting with while trying to make room in the new place.   Gotta find some quick cash for gas money next week, not to mention gas for Lumpkin's car and lunch money for the both of us.  It will be nice to have a steady paycheck again.  

Oh, and I almost forgot.  Someone brought a gun to Lumpkin's school yesterday.  (There's also an article about that, but I prefer not to identify her school.)  I didn't find out about it until yesterday evening.  Thankfully, there was not intention to harm anyone but himself, and he was talked out of it.


Hold your loved ones a little tighter, and don't forget to tell them you love them.  You never know when the last time is that you will see them.