My kids are ages 7, 5 and 4 and are really starting to get into technology--they are all excellent with the computer. I am contemplating getting the kids ipods for you and I would like opinions on this. Are they too young?

Do they make ipods for kids? That may be a better route to go.

This is a sweet deal! Not only is Lauren Klein offering 15% off your purchase, you will also be entered to win this 1/10 Carat 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Necklace!


I personally know the owner of this online store. The jewelry she has is gorgeous and well made. Here are the details for this incredible holiday deal:

Lauren Klein has gorgeous unique personalized jewelry at great prices. This holiday season receive 15% off with coupon code 15off and free shipping for your Black Friday-Cyber Monday shopping.

Offer expires Mon. 11/29 at midnight.

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Holiday shopping is on the horizon! We're considering getting one of those little tvs for the kids this year. I'm torn though, I really love the bigger TVs, especially those with a nice lcd monitor and I'm wondering if it would just be better to splurge on an lcd for the family room instead--that way everyone can enjoy it.

I have other ideas for the kids' group gift...I just need to discuss my ideas with CJ.

I'm so proud of my little business! I run L&C Freelancing -- a small freelance writing business with a handful of regular clients and some new ones that pop up from time to time.

We have a site where all articles written by team members are posted. The latest article was written by Kali Winters, and it's about the benefits of giving monogrammed baby gifts during the holidays.

This year was a sort of 'test run' for the business, next year we will be kicking it into high gear!

I have been slammed with work lately so I still need to write up a review on our stay at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa and I still need to finish writing the trip report from our October trip!In the meantime, I booked our next trip, which is in June! June 19-25, 2011 to be exact. We will be staying at Bay Lake Tower.


So all this planning and talking about Disney has some of my friends asking questions about how we are able to afford to go so often. Since we are DVC members, the cost for us is different than for someone who is not.

I always recommend my friend Kelly, of Travel With The Magic. She is a Disney vacation planner and her services are FREE. Here is the latest info. for Travel With The Magic:

• Free Dining at Disney World select dates Oct 2010 – Sept 2011 Must book by Dec 20 2010 Contact us for a free quote today!http://travelwiththemagic.com/2010/08/16/october-2010-september-2011-free-dining-package-at-disney-world/

• Let us takeover~ Already have a reservation? You can still use our free services! Contact us today to learn how! http://travelwiththemagic.com/takeover.html 

• Disney Cruise Line Dream starts sailing in 2011 and the Fantasy in 2012! Itineraries are out so contact us today for a free quote on our free services and ask us about on board credits!

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CJ and I usually have all our Yule shopping done by now--like, we normally do that shopping in October! So, here it is, almost Thanksgiving, and we haven't done anything yet. So, I am wondering if, at this point, we should tackle shopping on Black Friday or not? I know, I'm crazy, right?

The pros are definitely the savings, the cons are, well, the crowds--oh and having to get up so darn early. Do you shop on Black Friday?

Going out tonight with two of my BFFs, Cherie and Amy! I am so excited, haven't seen Amy in so long!


Cherie and I make it a point to go out regularly, at least twice a month. Having Amy along is rare so this is reason to celebrate! Maybe we will need to break out some la gloria cubana cigars tonight! LOL! I know we will certainly be toasting to friendship!

A friend of mine is job hunting--like most people seem to be these days :( Anyway, does anyone know of a reputable healthcare job bank? She is really interested in all different types of healthcare jobs since she has a medical background.

I am so thankful every day that I do have a job and do not have to search for one.

I found a bunch of cute women's dresses in the back of my closet. I completely forgot I had them! I haven't worn a dress in years!

I have been wearing jeans and sweats lately because well, with working from home it's the most comfortable. I mean, I'm not going to sit here on the sofa in a dress! So, I need to find places to go so I can wear these dresses again. If my friends see me, they'd faint! LOL

At this point, with me working full time from home and CJ working full time from home (for the same company I work for) it's been really nice, money wise. We're finally being able to do things without worrying.

All the research and writing I've been doing has paid off. Hey, I have learned a lot about Lipofuze these last few weeks! In any event, we should be in a much better place, financially, buy January! Yay!