Thursday, July 21, 2016

Cute to the Core pom pom sneakers












Cute shoes that are sure to please any girl this coming school year. They are slotted for cheer but they look fun to wear. They didn't have my size in Black so we ordered my daughter's size in Pink. She isn't sure if it will be the in thing or not but she is willing to wear them.

If I had the black pom pom sneakers I would wear them around no problem. Super cute and different then other sneakers on the market. These would be cute with dresses, skirts, leggings, and jeans.

The Cute to the Core pom pom sneakers can be found on Amazon here.




What Cute to the Core has to say about their product.

  • Synthetic
    EXCLUSIVE POM POM DETAIL: Fluffy adorable pom pom atop the cutest pair of sneakers! Join the leagues of fashionistas and show your love for the pom pom trend by sporting these gorgeous slip on shoes.
    HIGH QUALITY SATIN FABRIC: Made from a superior, satin-like material, these sneakers have a smooth, satin sheen. Enjoy these fine sneakers that add a high end finishing touch to your outfit.
    EVERYDAY COMFORT: Designed to facilitate all day wear, this sneakers feature a comfortable, padded insole and a sturdy, flexible outsole that provides optimal walking traction! Effortlessly slip on your pair and enjoy leisurely strolls, everywhere!
    SPORTY AND FUN!: Slip on with ease. Blending a white, sporty sole with a satin upper make these adorable pom pom the highlight on your feet!
You can find out more about ZooShoo on:
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Handy Mate





This is perfect for my husband. In the past he always had one of the kids or me hand him what he needed and now he can hold the items he needs within easy reach.

Great for when you need to keep your parts close at hand. No more fumbled nuts and screws. This magnetic wristband will a large wrist with room to spare.

Where was this item years ago sure would have saved me time for other things and my husband time in finding dropped screws and nuts.

If you happen to drop anything you can just run your wrist over the floor and it will pick up the pieces.

The Handy Mate can be found on Amazon.


What handy mate has to say about their product.

Powerful magnetic wristband, wraps around the wrist and keeps those small nails, screws and other small metal objects near by. perfect for handyman work, DIY, home repair and improvement, auto repair, woodworking and more.

You can find out more about Handy Mate on:
#handymate

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O-Sip! Silicone Sippy Lids





Love these sippy cup tops which can fit on many cups, cans, and bottles to instantly turn them into sippys for the little ones in your life. Very easy to clean and use, just stretch slip on and hand to your child.

Great for road trips, or everyday use. Bold colors that can also teach your child colors. I just soak ours in soapy water then rinse and air dry.



The  O-sip silicone sippy lids can be found on Amazon.


What O-sip has to say about their product.

Attention Parents! Are you ready for your child's cups to always have a lid...wherever you go and whatever cup they use? Sound impossible?Introducing O-Sip: A spill-proof drink lid that fits over virtually any cup or glass. Simply stretch the lid over the top of one and voila-a spill-proof sippy cup! Perfect for the little "Butterfingers" in your family.
These lids are great for families at restaurants, too-no need to bring along a sippy cup. Use O-Sip and turn the restaurant's glass into one.
The essentials you must always carry in your diaper bag: Diapers, wipes and an O-Sip Lid!
By the way, they are incredibly easy to clean. You can pop them into boiling water to sterilize, or throw them in the dishwasher.
One piece. No valves. No small crevices. No mold. Now that is clean drinking!
Important: Make sure you pinch both the spout and the vent hole to open the pre-cut slit prior to first use.Benefits/Features: 
- Fits openings 2.5-3.75 inches 
- Recommended age 9 months+ 
- High-quality, food-grade silicone 
- BPA and phthalate-free material 
- Dishwasher safe 
- Makes drink spill-proof, not leak-proof 
- Foldable and stackable for easy storage
Finally, a solution for your "drink-spilling child" any time you hand them a cup!

You can find out more about mod Family on:
#OSipLids
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Homeless in Marksville Day 8

Homeless in Marksville Day 8 July 13th 2016

Dorothy started off by going to summer school although once we are moved not sure if they will be able to transport or not. I wish they had more motels near our school that provided this service. My husband informed me that they pay his motel 1950.00 a month for him to stay there. That is more then our rent was. I just don't understand why they couldn't just pay to keep us where we were. The would have saved money instead of spending so much.

I guess it is just the way the Government thinks, half assed backwards in most of their affairs. I am just thankful that we have a roof over our heads and we will be in a safer place.

While I was writing this I was given the confirmation they are moving us at 10 am in the morning to a new motel. Yes we will even have internet which I need for many things I need to get done. I also got a call from the therapist for both of the girls so their appointments are also set up.

One more step forward in all of this mess. So tomorrow we have the move then a therapy session, so I will leave you with that so we can get everything packed again. Wish us luck and prayers are always excepted.

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Homeless in Marksville Day 7

Homeless in Marksville Day 7 July 12th 2016

We were able to get to sleep around 2am woke up at 3am with Dorothy having nightmares, thanks to the people fighting last night, and then awoke again at 5:30am because Dorothy had peed the bed. Certainly not the night I was looking for and not the way I wanted to wake up.

We were out of bed showered, dressed, and ready when our ride arrived. Our trip to DSS went well, they are working on moving us ASAP. I was able to get a ride to the laundry mat where we did our laundry of course. We walked over to the Family Dollar store to get a brush, some ponytail holders, as well as a few other items the girls needed.

Back to the laundry to get our clothes and off to Burger King to eat lunch. Everything was going fine and all of a sudden Dorothy started to choke, I gave her a few seconds to see if she could get it up herself but her lips started to turn blue so my trusty heimlick remover came to the rescue. Thankfully I have only had to use it twice in my life. Once on a child in my child care and once on Dorothy.

She was a little scared to eat at first but she did finish her lunch and later had an ice cream. Deanna laughed at first because she didn't know she was really choking, but once she saw it was serious she generally showed concern.

After lunch Deanna went to girls group, then later was dropped off at Burger King and we made our way back to the laundry mat. I was very thankful to have internet and be able to put up a picture of Dorothy as well as get some messages answered, and updated post on Facebook. I wish I had charged my iPad before I left because I could have done more and wish I had brought my laptop. I could have gotten a few reviews up at least.

We were picked up from the laundry mat to take the girls to see Dennis. The visit went way better then expected. We are now at the motel. While I am cooking dinner the girls are playing outside with the other girls. Deanna needed some decompression time so she went for a walk.

I am ever thankful for my family, the roof over our heads,the people who keep us in their prayers, those who call us, check in on us, and the few who have helped us along the way.