Single Serve Coffee Cups Sent Right to your Door ~ Single Cup Club!

My morning doesn't actually begin until I have my cup of coffee!  Making my daily cup of coffee is one of the first things I do each morning.  I honestly think I love the smell of coffee more than the taste.

 

I can't do black coffee.  I have to have flavors, creamer and a little sugar to make my perfect "cup of Joe!"  I was recently introduced to Single Cup Club which is a monthly subscription box that sends a variety of coffee right to your door!  Each month you receive a new box with 3 unique coffee varieties for you to enjoy.

I have enjoyed being able to try different coffee blends each month.  It's like Christmas arriving at my door.  My last box included Caramel Candy!  Of course, it was the first one I tried and it didn't disappoint.  It was delicious with the perfect amount of caramel flavor.

 

The perfect friend in the pursuit of amazing coffee, Single Cup Club is like having your own "guy" in the coffee world. Each month, a box of artisan coffees is shipped right to your door!  Right now, you can get your first month for just $9.99. You'll experience three small batch roasted coffees with each month's box in the convenience of Keurig compatible single serve cups.

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 25

If you've been following my daily #PSLoveMe Challenge posts, then you know that my life revolves around my family - especially my children! So, it should come as no surprise to you when you see my initial answer to today's prompt. 

 

Day 25 is to share what makes me laugh!  There are so many things that make me happy...

 

What makes me laugh?

 

• My Crazy Children
• My Crazy Husband 
• The Kids I Work With
• Children Laughing
• Babies Laughing
• Funny Movies
• Kids Making Funny Faces

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 24

Don't wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get you've got to make yourself. ~ Alice Walker

 

Happy, Happy, Happy! Day 24 in the #PSLoveMe Challenge is to share what makes me happy!  This may be one of the easiest prompts during the entire Love Me Challenge.  There are so many things that make me happy.

 

What makes me happy?

 

• My Beautiful Children
• My Loving Husband 
• The Kids I Work With
• My Family and Friends
• Family Vacation
• Watching my Son Wrestle
• Watching my Daughter Play Basketball
• Spending Time on the Beach
• Every Single Moment I Spend With my Family 

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 23

What is your best feature? Is it your smile? NO? What about your smarts?  Maybe it's your eyes or your hair. If not, could it possibly be your personality?

My best features are the little imperfections that maybe only I know about. My best feature is knowing that I'm not perfect and being okay with it!

 

What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge? 
 
#PSLoveMe is a challenge to learn to love you. Everyday there will be a prompt for you to look at yourself, embrace who you are, and hopefully help you learn that you are beautiful, you are amazing, and you need to love who you are.

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 22

I've always told my kids (and my students) that everyone is different, special, and unique in their own way!  How boring would it be if everyone was exactly the same?  Day 22 in the #PSLoveMe Challenge is to share what makes me unique!   

What makes me unique is that there is only one of each of us - there is only on you and there is only one ME!  Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

 “Uniqueness is what makes you the most beautiful.” ― Lea Michele

 

What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge? 

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 21

What are you most proud of?  Day 21 in the #PSLoveMe Challenge is to share something that I'm proud of!  When I think of the things that I'm proud of, the first thing that I think of are my children.  Without a doubt... I am super proud of both of them!

 

I am proud of the young people (ages 12 and 15) that they have become.  They are both smart, respectful, and helpful.  They get great grades (straight A's) and perfect attendance.  They take pride in what they do and they do it well.  They are great friends to their classmates, respectful and helpful to others - including adults, and they make me smile EVERY single day!

I love being their mom and am so proud of them!

What is the #PSLoveMeChallenge?

#PSLoveMe is a challenge to learn to love you.  Everyday there will be a prompt for you to look at yourself, embrace who you are, and hopefully help you learn that you are beautiful, you are amazing, and you need to love who you are!

Join the Swagbucks Birthday Bash TODAY!

It's time for a Birthday Bash!!  I've been a member of Swagbucks for years and I absolutely love it!  In fact, I've earned a total of $875 just by being a Swaggernaut!  My reward of choice has always been Amazon gift cards.  I end up "banking them" all year and then use them to buy Christmas gifts for my children!

Boy do is there great news for all of you Swaggernauts this weekend.

I heard Swagbucks just announced that they are starting to prep for their 8th Birthday Bash.

React accordingly. This is pretty big news. If you weren't a Swaggernaut in years past, you might not remember that Swagbucks goes crazy with earning opportunities on their birthday. This company has been around forever in web-years and every birthday they do something special to celebrate.

Today through Thursday, February 25th you’re invited to celebrate with Double Cash Back or More through their Online Shopping portal!

How do you get invited to the celebration?

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 20

No matter what I'm doing - working, cleaning, or shopping - I want to be comfortable.  Day 20 in the #PSLoveMe Challenge is to share something that I love to wear.  If I could wear workout pants and a t-shirt every single day, I would!  I also like sweatshirts, but they can't have hoods!  Comfort is KEY!

 

What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge? 
 
The #PSLoveMe is a challenge to learn to love you. Everyday there will be a prompt for you to look at yourself, embrace who you are, and hopefully help you learn that you are beautiful, you are amazing, and you need to love who you are.

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 19

Day 19 in the #PSLoveMe Challenge is to share something that I feel strongly about.  We all have things that we feel strongly about, whether it be personal, religious, educational, or something entirely off topic.
 
My life revolves around my children, and I have always wanted to give them the best of everything.  I want them to live in a loving, giving, connected family, have a great education, a childhood full of memories, and know that they are loved and special.  I want them to have real friendships, and all the things they want.   However, I also want them to know the importance of working hard for what you have and being caring, responsible people.

What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge? 

 

5 Tips to Lower Your Everyday Gasoline Expenses

Gasoline is one of our biggest daily expenses and there is no way of avoiding it. Most of us need it to power our vehicles each day, so that we can make our way to and from work, as well as run all of our most important errands. However, there are some ways to diminish that expense. Read on to learn more about how to save money on your gasoline costs.  

 

Drive Less 

The more trips you take, the more gas your car will burn. But did you know that when you leave your car sitting for hours at a time, the engine grows cold? As a result, it actually uses more fuel during the first few miles of driving when you restart it. This causes gasoline to be used more quickly. When you need to run a variety of errands, be sure to consolidate them into one trip. Taking unnecessary side trips must become a thing of the past!

Don't Drive During Rush Hour  

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 18

Being a mother of two children and working in an elementary school - I learn something new every single day.  Sometimes it's something that I wish I hadn't learned.  LOL!  Day 18 in the #PSLoveMe Challenge is to share something that feeds my brain. 

My son and daughter feed my brain daily!  Whether it be listening to them describe something new that they learned at school, answering questions they have about life in general, or by watching them use their imagination.  I've learned so much from my children from the moment they entered my life. 

 

What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge?
   
The #PSLoveMe is a challenge to learn to love you. Everyday there will be a prompt for you to look at yourself, embrace who you are, and hopefully help you learn that you are beautiful, you are amazing, and you need to love who you are.

How do I participate in #PSLoveMe?

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 17

What Feeds Your Soul?  It all started with my parents... as  I grew up, got married and had a family of my own, it grew!  My  husband, and two beautiful children have given me the tools to succeed, and the desire to do my very best.  Without them, I wouldn't be who I am today. 

"Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success."

 

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 16

We all have certain things we dislike about ourselves and other things that we like.  Whether it be our hair, weight, height... the examples and possibilities are endless.  Day 16 in the #PSLoveMe Challenge is to share something that I like about myself.

 

I guess one thing I like about myself (and so do my friends and family) is that I'm always willing to help.  Helping others is not only good for them and a good thing to do, it also makes us happier and healthier too.

What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge? 

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 15

I'll admit that I've made a lot of mistakes through the years, but I've also done many things right.  It's all part of growing up - because we all know that nobody is perfect.  One thing that I know that I got right is my two wonderful children!

 

What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge? 
   
#PSLoveMe is a challenge to learn to love you. Everyday there will be a prompt for you to look at yourself, embrace who you are, and hopefully help you learn that you are beautiful, you are amazing, and you need to love who you are.

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 14

Happy Valentine's Day!  Overcoming a fear or facing one head on can be a challenge no matter how old you are.  There are some fears that simply can't be approached, while others are simply works in progress.

 

Day 14 in the #PSLoveMe Challenge is to share a fear that I have overcome at one point in my life.  When I think of things that I'm afraid of, the first things that come to mind are snakes, big spiders, and mice.  As a kid, I was never afraid of the dark and would play tag, kick the can, and hide and seek all the time with my siblings and friends - but as an adult, I'm afraid of what's lurking in the dark...

Growing up, I always wanted to be a mom.  As I grew older and realized what "having a baby" actually entailed, I was scared to death...

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 13

There are so many great quotes, words of wisdom, and messages that can impact our daily lives.  I love sharing "quotes of the day" with my friends and family.  One of my favorite quotes is:

Enjoy the little things in life, because one day you may look back and realize they were the big things!

  

What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge? 

#PSLoveMe is a challenge to learn to love you. Everyday there will be a prompt for you to look at yourself, embrace who you are, and hopefully help you learn that you are beautiful, you are amazing, and you need to love who you are.

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 12

I know that we all have flaws, imperfections and insecurities.  How we choose to deal with them, has a great impact on the person we are and how we treat others.  Day 12 in the #PSLoveMe Challenge is to share one of my flaws.  Just one, how will I choose?
 
The flaw of mine that I think has had the greatest impact, is that I have always taken everything too personally.  Even when something negative isn't about me... I can't help but think that maybe it is.  I'm working on my insecurity, and it has improved - but I still have more progress to make and further to go.

 

What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge? 

#PSLoveMe is a challenge to learn to love you. Everyday there will be a prompt for you to look at yourself, embrace who you are, and hopefully help you learn that you are beautiful, you are amazing, and you need to love who you are!

How do I participate in #PSLoveMe?

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 11

Smiles are contagious!  Just seeing a friendly smile is enough to brighten, and possibly change, the course of someone's day!  Day 11 in the #PSLoveMe Challenge is to share a smile.  I've decided to share a toothless smile - how can you not smile back?

    

What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge?

#PSLoveMe is a challenge to learn to love you. Everyday there will be a prompt for you to look at yourself, embrace who you are, and hopefully help you learn that you are beautiful, you are amazing, and you need to love who you are.

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 10

Secrets!  We all have them, but some are more extreme than others.  Many women like to keep their age a secret - that is one secret that I have never kept, people knowing how old I am is fine with me!  There are lots of reasons to keep something a secret. Maybe it would be embarrassing, for you or someone else. Maybe you'll ruin a surprise.  

I guess my secret would be... I take things way too personal.  Even if something isn't about me - I often think in the back of my head that maybe it is...

 

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 9

Beauty comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and forms.  What is beautiful to one, isn't always to another.  I love that we all find beauty in different ways. Here is a photo that I think is beautiful...

 

This photo was taken on our family vacation to the Oregon Coast in 2014.  We love the beach and look forward to spending a week there as a family each summer.  We are currently in the process of planning this year's beach vacation!

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 8

We all have scars, whether they be physical or mental scars.  Day 8 of the #PSLoveMe Challenge is to share a scar.  Really?  I have 3 scars: 

The first scar is on my knee from swinging a bag of garbage around that had a piece of broken glass in it.  The second one is on the top of my foot from dropping something, I can't even remember what, on my bare foot.  Finally, the third scar is the scar that I'm most proud of - it's the scar that I have from delivering both of my beautiful babies via c-sections!

  

What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge? 

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 7

Another day, another #PSLoveMe Challenge to complete.  Today, we are suppose to share one thing that's just for us.  Just for me? As difficult as it is for me to take time for me, have something just for me, or buy something just for me... I think that the one thing that's just for me that I enjoy most is my blog.  I love being able to share my experiences with others and my blog is the perfect outlet for that!

 

What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge? 

#PSLoveMe is a challenge to learn to love you. Everyday there will be a prompt for you to look at yourself, embrace who you are, and hopefully help you learn that you are beautiful, you are amazing, and you need to love who you are.

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 6

Have you ever wished you could go back in time or travel into the future?  Maybe to change a decision that you have made or see what the future holds? 

Dear Future Me,

You did it!  You faced every challenge that life through at you and never gave up!  You took the good times with the bad times and made the most out of every day.  You made memories with those who mattered most.  You have come so far... you accomplished what you set out to do in life.  You have a beautiful family - a loving husband and two wonderful, smart, bright, respectful children.

What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge? 

 

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 5

If there is one thing that is certain, is that nothing rarely ever goes according to plans.  There is almost always going to be some bumps, turns, or bridges in the road that take you on a different path.  Whether it's parenting, schooling, work, or just life in general.

I would simply tell my past self (and everyone else) to see where the road takes you.  Don't regret your decisions, learn from your mistakes, and live life to the fullest!  You never know what tomorrow will bring, or if it will even come, so live, laugh, love and forgive!

What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge? 

#PSLoveMe is a challenge to learn to love you. Everyday there will be a prompt for you to look at yourself, embrace who you are, and hopefully help you learn that you are beautiful, you are amazing, and you need to love who you are!

How do I participate in #PSLoveMe? 

Swag Hearts Collectors Bills: Collect all 5 and Earn a 20 Swagbucks Bonus!

Sometimes you like somebody so much you just can’t find the words. Some people might think it’s cheesy to use somebody else’s words to convey feelings but wouldn’t that eliminate most of the greeting card industry? We can’t have that can we – especially with Valentine’s Day right around the corner!

Not everyone is a fan of Valentine’s Day, some even not so fondly refer to it as Singles Awareness Day! However, there is one thing we can all agree on, we all love those small candy hearts! You know, those little pastel-colored candy hearts whose mouthfeel seems remarkably similar to chalk. It’s not so much about the taste or feel though, it’s all about the memories they trigger and how they make you feel.

If you aren't already a happy Swagbucks member, I suggest that you join here today!

Well Swagbucks has cooked up a batch of those candy hearts that are sure to make you feel great. They call them Swag Hearts!

Collect all 5 candy heart-themed Collector Bills and you’ll earn a 20 SB bonus!  So far, I've collected the 8SB and 32SB Collector Bills.

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 4

Today is Day 4 in the #PSLoveMe Challenge.  A Person who loves me?  I'm very lucky to have an abundance of people who love me; my parents, siblings, children, family, and friends... and my WONDERFUL HUSBAND!

My husband goes above and beyond the call of duty and I can't thank him enough for all of his love, dedication, hard work and sacrifice!

 

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 3

The last few months have thrown some challenges our way.  That's what life does, it doesn't always go according to plan.  These bumps in the road can be a struggle, but they also show us exactly how strong that we can be.

Today, the word I'm choosing to describe me is... DETERMINED!

   

 

 
What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge?

#PSLoveMe is a challenge to learn to love you. Everyday there will be a prompt for you to look at yourself, embrace who you are, and hopefully help you learn that you are beautiful, you are amazing, and you need to love who you are!

How do I participate in #PSLoveMe? 

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 2

Today is Day 2 of the #PSLoveMe Challenge.  Today's prompt is to share a photo of yourself! I will admit that I've never been a fan of having my photo taken.  I always seem to find something wrong with it.  Whether my I'm making a weird face or the all to common... that photo makes me look fat!

However, I accepted the challenge, so I have to follow through!

 

 
What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge?

Learn to Love You in February: #PSLoveMe Challenge ~ Day 1

Last February I participate in the #LoveMe Challenge and had a great time.  This year I'm joining the #PSLoveMe Challenge!  A lot has changed in the past year, so I'm looking forward to sharing with my readers!

 

What is the #PSLoveMe Challenge?

#PSLoveMe is a challenge to learn to love you. Everyday there will be a prompt for you to look at yourself, embrace who you are, and hopefully help you learn that you are beautiful, you are amazing, and you need to love who you are!