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I am an alum of the University of Missouri's Journalism School and for the past nine years, my career has been focused on promoting several different and interesting products and services. Currently, I am a "housewife" and ready to add my unique spin on the world around me.
Modhousewife would like to congratulate Kelly Box for winning the new Spring Cinch-It-Up Thermal Tote from Thirty-One Gifts.
Thank you to everyone that entered the contest by “liking” the Modhousewife.com Facebook page. Tune in for more giveaways including the “Right On the Walls” contest ending Feb. 15th (See previous post for details).
Also, if you are interested in booking a party or online catalog party with my rep, Amy Burke, click on http://www.mythirtyone.com/
When I think of adoption, the first words that immediately enter my mind are “selflessness” and “conditional love”. There are so many children in this world waiting for a family to love them; and I want to tell you the story of an amazing family that is so excited to bring an adopted child into their lives.
To begin, Mike and Elizabeth (a high school friend) have an incredible love story. After meeting at a wedding and spending two wonderful weeks together, Mike was deployed to Iraq. For the next twenty months, they maintained a long-distance relationship even though Mike also spent time in Germany and Fort Benning. They talked or wrote to each other almost every single day and created an unbreakable bond. When Mike returned home they were quickly engaged and married. Mike and Elizabeth’s happily ever after was just beginning….and their dreams came true and hearts opened wider with the birth of their daughter, Morgan.
So in love with their daughter, they wanted to expand their family. Unfortunately, they endured two painful and heartbreaking ectopic pregnancies. But instead of giving up, Mike and Elizabeth decided adoption was the perfect path to create the family they always wanted.
Currently, they are waiting for their new baby. The child that will be paired with this family is lucky beyond words. I hope Mike, Elizabeth and Morgan will be united with their new addition very soon to complete this “Happy Adoption Story”.
For more information on this wonderful family or to send them words of support and love, please visit, www.waitingparents.adoptwebsite.com or happyadoptionstory.blogspot.com.
My love to you all!
Exciting news! Thanks to my wonderful Thirty-One Gifts Representative, Modhousewife will be giving away the new Spring Cinch-It-Up Thermal Tote on February 2nd.
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Tomorrow I have a doctor’s appointment; and it’s not the examination or possible blood test that frightens me, it’s the waiting. After I enter the office and fill out the insurance papers, how long will I have to sit and wait for my name to be called? Then once I am in the examining room, how long will I wait for the doctor to see me?
Last summer, I had a post-op appointment at 10am. I was in serious pain; and still waited for 45 minutes for the medical assistant to call my name. Then I waited another 20 minutes until the surgeon entered the room. He reviewed my incisions and wrote me a prescription. Total Time With Doctor = 5 minutes.
I believe there is a waiting room conspiracy. The doctors want you to wait long enough for a new aliment to begin. I know after I wait that long (especially if I am in a hurry to make a meeting, pick up a child, etc.) my mental state goes south quickly. This conspiracy will enable doctors to make more money or refer you to another doctor in their pyramid scheme.
So when scheduling your next doctor’s visit, my only advice is to choose the first appointment of the day or the appointment right after the office lunch break. You are sure to see your doctor faster!
Note to Doctors: Schedule your appointments farther apart. Then there’s no rush, patients will be happy and no need to ever apologize.
I realize that the Holidays are a little over two months away; but it’s never too early to buy your gifts.
When purchasing Holiday gifts early, the stores are sure to have the “most wanted” toys and electronic items in stock. (Most hot items are normally in the stores by late October). However, be sure to keep your receipts and careful watch on weekly ads. If these item(s) go on sale, it’s easy to bring your receipt to customer service for an extra discount. I recently purchased a holiday gift for my child; and to my surprise, Target discounted the item by 50% the next day. I immediately received my new discount; and I am relieved to have this popular item wrapped and secretly hidding for Christmas morning.
You probably receive a dozen emails a day from your favorite vendors advertising their latest sale. It’s important to take advantage of those sales now (especially for full price, new items). Retailers may remove sales from these items right after Thanksgiving when the Holiday shopping rush begins. Plus, most vendor emails promise “free shipping” along with other super discounts!
No one likes crowded malls. So if you must buy in store in order to receive a discount or a special item, go now. Avoid the endless search for the perfect parking spot , not-so-friendly frustrated and tired shoppers and a possible confrontation with a person wanting your item.
Finally, by taking the extra time to Holiday shop now, you will avoid stress and have more time for festivities and family fun. Isn’t that what the Holidays are all about? Happy Shopping!
On December 7th, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the United States Naval base at Pearl Harbor, which sparked the beginning of World War II. After the attack, Japanese Admiral Yamamoto was quoted saying, “We have awakened a sleeping giant and have instilled in him a terrible resolve”.
Sixty years later, on September 11th, 2001, the United States experienced the worst terrorist attacks on American soil brought about by the evil plots of Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda. And again, the sleeping giant awoke. The events of 9/11 not only brought about loss, but created heros, unity among Americans and a determination to fight terrorism.
Ten years later, Americans are still fighting this war; and life is different. We’ll never fly on an airplane or enter a large skyscraper without remembering 9/11, and lives lost that day and lost fighting a cowardly enemy in Afghanistan and throughout the Middle East.
I am proud to be an American and live in the best country in the world. I have the freedom everyday to speak my mind, worship the way I choose and feel safe because of brave soldiers and emergency servicemen and women. The United States is strong; and this giant will never be beaten.