Thursday September 18

aahhhh...my last day of work for this week.
Thursday's are busy. Work, then take Heather to math tutoring, then take my mom to the doctor...that will be every Thursday for some time.
I don't think there is ANYTHING written in my planner tomorrow though. I am in hopes of catching up on my email finally tomorrow.
Of course, I had more time on the computer yesterday but I got wrapped up in squidoo, reading what I found to help me start to earn there. There is a LOT to learn, but also a lot of money to be made too. I made another lens yesterday on online parties if you would like to check it out. Online Parties

Below is a video of another of the rides at the fair.


Have a great day...look like another beautiful day here.
Marsha

Wednesday September 17

Good morning, although I am thinking of going back to bed for a bit before work.
We got Allen off to school today so hopefully he does ok. He has a field trip out of town tomorrow to meet an author and get a signed book so that should be fun for him.
Tonight Awanas starts back up for the kids. Araya is excited as she gets to go this year. It will be the last year for Jasmine. Other than Awanas there are no other plans for the day so hopefully I can get some work done on here.

This is a video I took of the rain and 2 of the kids playing in it the other day...I wish now that I had made it longer.


Let me think on that nap before work for a few more minutes. If I don't take it now I will be falling in to bed for a nap right after work. I didn't sleep well last night, couldn't seem to stop tossing and turning.

Have a great day!
Marsha

Tuesday September 16

Good Morning!
Does anyone want a cat that likes to get on your lap and suck on your clothes? Nymphadora does this and it's driving me crazy. Her way of giving love I guess.
Soon I will be heading to work. After work I will take Heather to her math tutoring. I am going to ask if we can change to another day besides Tuesday. This evening I have the bowling league.
The weather is great this past few days! Just about perfect in fact. The kinds I would love to see year around.

We got Allen Jr started on his meds for the strep throat. He is home from school again today, but hopefully will feel well enough to go back tomorrow. I've had strep a few times and I know even with meds it takes days before you start feeling better. Poor guy.



This is a one of the videos that I took at the Kansas State Fair.

I guess that's it for today. Have a glorious day!

Monday September 15

It's my payday today and I am going to have to do the best I can with only 18 hours and 45 minutes on my check. The cable bill will have to be shorted to get in some other things.
My grandson started feeling bad yesterday and slept most of the day. He has a sore throat, headache, and fever so he will be going to the doctor today to get checked for strep.
I am going to give the Angel Food Ministry a try. I have to stop in there before heading to work to order my food package. Looks like a lot of good stuff in the $30 package and I am hearing others rave about what a good deal it is.
Other than that and a little grocery shopping I think the only outside appt is my moms usual Monday dr appt.

I am trying to upload a video on gather and it's not cooperating with me. But, today I will share my mail call post. Mail Call! Week of September 7

Guess I better get my msn live games played then head out. Have a great day!
Marsha

Sunday September 14

We did end up going to the fair yesterday evening.
Yesterday was about the perfect day too. We stayed about 5 hours. We collected a lot of free pencils, pens, rulers etc. We rode the fair train. We got some food. It was fun even though all I could do once home was to fall in to bed.
It was super hard to get out of bed this morning too. I had to get up early as this was the first day of Sunday school for this church year. I also wanted to get a roast in the crockpot for dinner.
After church I took a long nap...then what did I do?? Someone gave me an invite to winster.com...ok, that is just too addictive...once I used my 200 free spins I paid the .99 to buy a day pass and get 300 more spins. Any of you want to join and play fun games? If so, just let me know.

Today I will share the photo essay I did on some of the pigeons at our state fair. I know most won't find it of interest, but I had to go in and take a good look after reading the book, Superdove. Pigeons at the Kansas State Fair 2008

I think the roast is about done, and a little later I have Bible study. I don't think...or sure hope not....that this week will be near as busy as the past week!

I opened a new lens at squidoo if you are interested. Home School Helpers Squidoo Lens

Take care,
Marsha

Saturday September 13

Good Morning. I wasn't going to type this until this afternoon, but decided to get it done now.
It's rained and rained. As of right now it's not raining, but still looks like it.
Steve called me last night and asked me to go to the State fair with him this evening so hopefully it will clear off. Tomorrow is the last day of the fair. I'm sure profits are way down this year at the fair due to all the rain!
I will be heading off to sewing club at church in about 30 minutes. One lady is bringing chili to share for our lunch. I am taking a package of sweet rolls, some shredded cheese and crackers to share. I am also taking that quilt top with me and the one gal is going to tell me how much she will charge me to finish it for my mom for Christmas.
I will stop at the farmers market on the way and spend the last $4 we have.

Today I will share a photo essay I did on the petting zoo at the Kansas State Fair. Petting Zoo at the Kansas State Fair 2008--Photo Essay
I've been putting in 1 video each day too at gather of rides I took at the fair.

Have a good day,
Marsha

Friday September 12

It started raining about 4 pm yesterday and it's never stopped. Almost 24 hours now of non-stop rain means a lot of water.
I made it through yesterday's busy schedule and I made it through work today.
It's not a good day, and I am feeling depressed and disappointed. Mom wasn't apporoved for the loan on the van at the credit union. Knowing how much we needed it and I wanted it she tried another loan place but was also denied.
I guess I have to be happy with what we have with the exhaust system being held up with coat hangers, the radiator fan that doesn't work, the battery that must be replaced and the doors that won't open from the outside. I know there is something to be said to be happy with what you have as it's better than nothing, but that's hard.
I will get back to clicking all I can and attempting to save to get something else.

Today I will share a recipe with you that I posted on gather. We had it for supper the other night and it's one of our family favorites. Chicken with Carrots and Gravy--Quick, Easy and Cheap

Please don't forget to check out my squidoo daily. I am still trying to figure out a banner for that site as well as how to add a few things more to it...but the hardest is getting the traffic to the page, which is how you earn money from them. Marsha's Gifts Galore and More Squidoo lens

Tomorrow morning is sewing club at church, so it will be the afternoon also tomorrow before I get a chance to write.
Until then, take care!

Marsha

Wednesday September 10

So much for my non-busy day. I've already had to take my mom to pay the van payment, then to pay the water bill, then to pay the car insurance, and then to the store.
I went a little crazy at the store as they are offering on the Box Top and Label for Education items when you buy 15 you get an additional $3 off your grocery bill. You can do the offer up to 3 times in one transaction. I did it twice as I happened to have coupons with me for 30 items. Most items were also on sale. Along with my other groceries, sales, and coupons I spent $89 which was a savings of 42% so I don't think that I did bad at all.

I still have to take Jasmine to her dentist appointment in 1 1/2 hours.
We won't hear about approval or non-approval on the loan on that other van until sometime tomorrow. If you are reading this, pray for the best for us on this. I will really be disappointed if it doesn't go through. The people selling it lowered the price to $1000 so that we would have the other $200 to pay the taxes, tags and insurance.

Today I am going to share the photo essay I did on gather about the rugs that I crochet. I hope you enjoy. Crocheted Rag Rugs with Photos

I am trying to find out if there is a squidoo banner to use. I am also running some ideas for other lens through my mind.

I am not sure if I will get a chance to post tomorrow. The morning starts out taking my mom to get her commodity food, then I am off to work. Right after work I have to take Heather to her math tutoring. Then, my mom has her dr. appt. which right after that we have to get supper, then I am off to the church council meeting.
Friday isn't much better working 8-4. I will have to see what happens.

Until I write again, take care!
Marsha

Tuesday September 9

I was right...we came home from the fair last night and I just took my bath and pretty much went to bed. I was exhausted! It was a good day for the time I got to spend with Jasmine but a bad day due to the weather. It was only 50 degrees and windy! I was so cold that my feet were cramping up and my hands were numb. I took lots of pictures as well as videos of the rides that the kids rode.
Today is another busy day. In less than 2 hours I have to be at work. Right after work Heather has her math tutoring and I will have to take my mom grocery shopping. This evening is bowling.
Thankfully they give the kids a day off of school tomorrow for the fair and the only appointment we have is Jasmine for the dentist. I plan on just relaxing on the computer tomorrow!

I will go ahead and share my latest mail call post on gather today. Mail Call! Week of August 31

I also added a huge list of different articles I have put on gather to my squidoo lens as well. Marsha's Gifts Galore and More Squidoo Lens

Here's to the most relaxing day you can have today,
Marsha

Sunday September 7

I'm late getting to my blog today. I got home from church and started in on trying to do all my paid to clicks and to post on gather.
After church I was taking my mom to deliver some Avon orders. At one house we seen a Silhouette van like what I have now except 3 years newer for $1200. A couple other people are trying to buy it but mom is going to check with the credit union tomorrow on a new loan and if she can get it and if it's not sold already by the time we find out, we plan on getting it. It's in so much nicer shape than what I am driving now.

Remember my squidoo page? If you can think to click on it daily, I would appreciate it, I need the page views to help my ranking and to help me earn money. Marsha's Gifts Galore and More Squidoo Lens

Today I will share a photo essay I put together after Jasmine and I took a walk around the neighborhood. It was my last summer hoorah for bonus points for the photos. Last Summer Hoorah Photos

It hasn't rained yet today and the sun is peeking out of the clouds. THe forecast called for 30% chance today and a 40% chance for tomorrow. I hoping for no rain on our say trip to the state fair tomorrow. I won't be posting my blog tomorrow as I will be busy for over 12 hours with work and the fair. Once we get home I probably will just get a bath and fall in to bed.

Until Tuesday, have an awesome day!
Marsha