Frugal Friday: Pictures

If you are anything like me you probably take A LOT of pictures. Even with the ability to use digital camera's and put the pictures all on the computer, I still am a little old fashioned and absolutely love to put all my pictures in photo album and cover my walls in framed pictures. It can get really expensive though. So I discovered a few websites where I can upload all my photos and have them sent to my local Wallgreens or even to my house for less then it costs to take them to the store and leave them for a few days. This price goes down even more when all the sites have their deals around the holidays. In case you are interested here are a few of my favorites :)



http://www.snapfish.com/

http://www.shutterfly.com/

http://www.dotphoto.com/



They all offer free prints as a "sign-up" incentive and they are a great service :)


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Wii FIT!!!!

I recently got a membership with 24 hour fitness which I have not regretted for a second! I feel great after my workout and love being able to sit in the steam room or hot tub to relax after work. Last night...after a hard workout at the gym I came home and decided to work out some more. The Wii doesn't make you feel like thats what your doing...but when I finished I felt like I hadn't come home yet. The personal trainer's on the game talk to you and keep you motivated during the games...trying to make you beat your last score. As ridiculous as I feel moving my hips to a hula hoop that isn't their I find myself laughing my head off and getting a great work out at the same time :)

American Idol...

So, I missed the first few seasons of American Idol but when I got hooked, I really got hooked. It was so amazing to me how people who were just like me were discovered and given the chance to fulfill their dreams. Somehow though, it seems like the judges aren't necessarily judging the quality or tone of the voice so much as they are how likable the person is. Of course this is a really important aspect of someone to be a role model in our country...if their voice isn't that great but their personality is...does that give them a place in the top 12 of the show? Last night two people were eliminated from the show. Jasmine Murray and Jorge Nunez. Sadly...while their performance could have been better...as it always could...two finalists with some of the best vocal quality and potential were eliminated and others with "quirky personalities" and "a current attitude" were saved till next week. Now America is the deciding factor...but the judges do sway our decisions don't they?

Do you think that to an extent personality has over taken vocal ability on the show?

Childhood dreams...

When I was around five years old I made up my mind that I wanted to be a doctor. It started out with wanting to be a surgeon, then made its way all the way up till being a counselor. I realized I wasn't right for the surgical arena when I passed out three times at the sight of a little cut on my finger. Why a doctor? I have always wanted to help people, and I view medicine as an incredibly fascinating study. I used to go to the library and check out all the child books on medicine and biology and even before I could read everything they said I would stare at the pictures. By the time I was 8 I had worked really hard to memorize all the bones and muscles of the body. Of course by now, not much of that remains in my head. Still...I can't fight the interest in medical procedures and the process of coming to a diagnosis of a patient. I get easily caught up in the medical shows on TV...not only because of all the drama involved. Recently I began working in the medical records department at a doctors office. I figure if I can't be the doctor at least I can observe them and learn as much as I can about the workings of the medical field. Plus...I get to wear scrubs. :)

My First Election

Upon turning on the television, and seeing the words "OBAMA is the new President-Elect" flash across the screen, I have never before felt so afraid for our country. My very first election and all I can think of is dissappointment in my generation. There are no words to describe it...I will respect our new President for the position as God commands us to in His word. "Submit to the governing authorities". But I am deeply convicted that life begins at the moment conception and I pray that God will have mercy on our country that the crime of abortion will not be allowed even with a President that supports this form of murder. This one fact alone is enough to make me so sad...but I know that God is in control and has a reason for everything. To the leaders of our country, past and present, I have a message: My generation may have been so excited out of immaturity to feel like their vote was important (it was whether somone said so or not) but not all of us were decieved. I voted for who I believe was the best choice we had available, not for who made me feel good with compliments instead of morals. I am glad I serve God who is in control of everything because even in this time of confusion I know He will never let me down.

Wordless Wednesday - Only Grandpa

"My Grandpa"

She wouldn't hug anyone but him.

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Frugal Friday: Mayonnaise?

I can't believe how many times I buy something like a picture frame, a glass, or any type of hard or slick surface and can't get the sticker gump off. You hear lots of ideas of how to get that off but ultimately you end up buying another one to replace it or you just wasted money on the one that you are too embarrassed to set out for people to use or even see.

Well I think I have found the solution. Mayonnaise. Make sure the surface you put it on is something that can be wiped off with a wet rag without being ruined.

Pull off whatever excess you can of the sticker or price tag. Take a small amount of mayonnaise and spread it over the area. Let it sit for a few minutes and then take a warm wet rag and wipe it off. Most of the sticker should come off on the first time. You may have to wipe it a few more times with the rag before all of the residue is completely gone.

I don't know about you but I would much rather use something that is already in my cabinet than to spend money on all of those oily and smelly liquids you can get for several dollars. That could be 5 bucks that you really couldn't spare.

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