Embracing a Healthy Family

Breast Cancer Awareness Event - Coming Soon!

Coming from a family with a history of breast cancer, this is near and dear to my heart.

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant(cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous disease—differing by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words "breast cancer" doesn't always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts and finding hope.

The best way to fight breast cancer is to have a plan that helps you detect the disease in its early stages. Start your Early Detection Plan today.

Click here to make your own plan from the National Breast Cancer Organization.

Stay tuned for more information on breast cancer.

WeUseCoupons Great Savings & Affiliate Program

Saving money is always good and with all the great sites out there, it makes it even easier. WeUseCoupons.com is another great place to join others in the pursuit of saving money. You can search the database for free coupons, read the forums for special savings and deals and so much more. If you are a blogger, you can even sign up to be an affiliate and earn money.

Stay tuned for more information and thanks to Simply Stacie for the lead!

Kt Steppers: Custom & Unique Step Stools for Kids

I am a big fan of Womentorz so here is another feature store: Kt Steppers is a relatively new wonderful shop for handmade, high quality step stools for your little ones. They offer custom & unique step stools that can fit so many themes or taste. I highlighted the Kidskreate line because my kids love chalk and they love to draw. One likes to draw on the walls but I won't mention names .... she knows who she is! See how cute they are?

Not only does KT Steppers have many customized step stools to choose from but they have different styles too. If you can't find the one you want, just let them know as they will work with you too .. how's that for customer service?

You can read more about Kt Steppers here or check out the great gift ideas here. I've not reviewed the Kt Steppers but they look amazing and do know that the other lesser versions I have tried are not sturdy and do slip out whereas these look much better!

Whatever your need, Kt Steppers has you covered if you are looking for an adorable, unique kids step stool!

Taking it Easy on a Sunday & Tomorrow is the Big Day

Today was a day of rest and kiddie fun at the school's playground. We have a swingset/play area at our house but it's backed up against the very woodsy backyard and with the increase of snakes, I'm a little reluctant to let them out in the area. I've never seen so many spiders and snakes than I have since we moved to Georgia and I can't say that I'm going to miss them one bit when we live unless we trade it in for something worse! That's one benefit to military life is the ever changing new environments we get to experience every three years. I'm not sure how the kids will do with school so I will have to figure out ways to help compensate for that when the time is right.

We did something that I vowed I was not going to do often which was elect for fast food. After watching a PBS special on Diet Free and reading the great book Vintage Remedies which I posted a review on, I am worried even more about modern day foods. I want to get on a mission to make the right food choices and what I noticed both from the program on TV and the book, you make little strides to make it work. You can't change everything you have done over years and years in a day which is absolutely correct. I've already eliminated sodas from my diet with an occasional one here and there but no more than two a week if even that much. I sadly admit that I let my seven year old drink them but starting yesterday, she gets one a day until we run out of the existing supply and then it will be only a treat. It's all water from here on out with some juice. She usually drinks Glaceau Smart Water 24 20oz Bottles as with epilepsy, I read the replacement of electrolytes is good.

I diverged a bit but after we ate, we played and then went home for more needed rest. I needed it more because my soon to be three year old kept me up through the night with a sore on her tongue. I think she's been chewing on it or she bit it. She had a chewing fetish on blankets that just ended about two weeks ago so I think this is a carry over.

Luvable Friends 16-Piece Mix N Match Layette Set, 0-6 Months, Blue

Hudson Baby 6-Piece Baby Clothing Little Sweetie Girls Gift Collection - Pink

Tomorrow is a big day as my oldest, almost 22 years old, will find out the gender of her baby that is due 10/10/10! I am so excited and can't wait to find out as is she and the father! My husband will have to get the news via e-mail as is everything else. This is the second summer in a row that he'll be in the Middle East.

Intelligender Gender Detection Test Kit, 1 count Boxes

She did take the Intelligender Gender Detection Test Kit so we get to see how accurate it is!

Cellfires Bonus Surprise Up to $10 Coupon for Kroger is Up but Hurry!

Just click HERE to see if you can snag up to a $10 savings to Kroger or to a Kroger-owned subsidiary store. You must be a member of Cellfire already logged in so if you are not, click the box below and join! The value will be up to $10 but will vary.

Evelyn White: Unique & Elegant Handmade Linens for Your Home

Nothing adds elegance and charm to your home than high quality linens. If you get them handmade, it adds that extra special touch knowing it wasn't made by a factory machine. I love the Etsy shops and even without my participation in Blogmania 2010, I try to showcase different Etsy shops on my blog. This time, I'm focusing on Evelyn White - Fine Fabric Fancier.

About Evelyn White:

Welcome to Fine Fabric Fancier where you will find elegant and unique handmade linens for your home. Quality table linens always make great gifts for the entertaining host or hostess on your gift list or for those who love a well-dressed table.

As you browse through my site, you will find lots of great colors and ideas. I will be continuing to add new items to my shop inventory. If you are looking for a specific color or size, feel free to contact me and I will do my best to meet your needs. I am also on Facebook. I have uploaded pictures of work from previous clients. Here's the link:

Evelyn White's Facebook Page

Lately, I have been dabbling in other areas. A little crocheting, a little upholstery, a couple bags and totes, and lots of other goodies. I always enjoy playing in other mediums and seeing where it takes me. Usually, what I end with is quite different from what I started. I love that creative process and I really did not understand it until I took a sculpture class. We were working with cement. Wow! What an experience!

Okay, back to business. I am willing to create special orders for anyone seeking napkin or placemat sets in different quantities than what I have listed, with a minimum order of a set of 4. Contact me and I will create a special order for you.

I love to try new things and would love to work with you if you have ideas to share. I am always happy to send fabric samples for you to compare or match colors.

Here are some of my favorite items listed:

Gold and Cream Damask Floral Placemats and Matching Napkins (Set of 4)

Gold and Cream Floral Damask Tailored Dinner Napkins (Set of 4)

There are 50 items for sale with two being on sale so hurry over and take a peek! Evelyn has a 100% positive rating so check out her beautiful shop here.

Men’s Preventive Health Campaign: Get Your Men Involved

This Father’s Day give the men you love the best gift of all - the gift of a healthy future.

Did you know that new research has found that men are 31 percent less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year? In fact, men report making fewer routine health care appointments compared with women (56.5 percent vs. 73.8 percent). This is so true as it took my dad to have advanced colon cancer before I took him to the ER for diagnosis. Luckily, he lived and is in remission at age 73. For some reason, men do not like to go to the doctors and maybe it's habit, maybe it's about being the tough guy or maybe it's fear of finding out. Whatever the reason, they need to be seen!

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Ad Council are launching a new movement on behalf of their national public serviceadvertising campaign designed to encourage middle-age men to learn which preventive medical tests they need to get and when to get them. If you have one of those stubborn men in your life, here are some easy ways to encourage them. By the way, tears also work as a nice guilt trip as I found out with my father!

Send the men in your life this new e-card for Father’s Day to gently remind them: (http://www.dadtothedoc .org)
Ask your husbands, fathers, brothers, etc. to take the health quiz (http://www.ahrq.gov/healthymen/quiz.htm)
Encourage all men you know to visit ahrq.gov/healthymen, which provides recommended ages for preventive medical tests, a health care quiz designed to test knowledge ofpreventive health care, tips for talking with doctors, a glossary of consumer health terms, and links to online resources to find more medical information. Also, keep an eye out for the new PSA's encouraging dad's to take care of their health.

Check out the campaign on Facebook and encourage your friends to join in spreading the word.

I am posting this as my part with Global Influence to raise awareness and I might win a gift card for my participation.

Zulily Sale: Yoga Wear, Maternity, Dr. Seuss & More

Get them fast as at Zulily, they don't last long! Look at some of the great bargains right now and there are so many great deals right now (click on ad below or here).