Free Dunkin' Donuts Coffee Sample

Starting to have alot oof fun with this 'Real Housewives' thing! Kinda makes you feel like a celeb lol!!

If You Paint a Turd gold, You Still Have a Turd.

'Our' cabin is being painted today. Nevermind the fact that it's damn near falling apart inside, complete with countertops from 1972 & a hole in the floor of the front breezeway. BUT, as long as it looks good on the outside, I guess that's all that matter, right?!   (ggrrr...) It will be SOO nice to finally move outta here, out to Baptism, to our OWN spot, & out of 'Parent-Central' LOL! I've been looking at decorating ideas, paint, etc.. I'm getting excited! Jake says we should be in this summer. (happy dance!) I'm really into Japanese-inspired decor, plants, zebra, Feng Shui, etc.. so that's the type of thing that we're registered for at Target. NOT TO MENTION camper season is here! Time to get up to Itchy-Belly & give our 'Love Shack' it's annual once-over. That camper is about my favorite spot in the summer! I can spend every spare second there. Not looking forward to the ticks & skeeters, but you can't have your beer & drink it too, I s'pose! It'd be nice to get garden up there, maybe more lawn furniture, hmm.. picnic table maybe? AND A SLIP n SLIDE!! All about the Slip n Slide!

Restaurant City

Ok, so I've pretty much eliminated/blocked the FB games/apps that I'm not into. (No Fishville, haha!) But 1 that I still love? Restaurant City! Come be my neighbor! I'm trying to get as many of the Salmon, Rice, Wasabi & Seaweed to get my Sushi Bar - Help me out?

http://apps.facebook.com/restaurantcity

Score Freebies

Ok, I'm kinda of a 'freebie junkie' - I <3 freebies & samples! So here's a couple ways that I found to get your hands on some, & try some new stuff!

Facebook & Twitter - Just search 'free stuff, samples, freebies, etc.. Daily freebie posts
Google 'Free stuff, samples, etc..'
Sign up to be a BzzAgnet at bzzagent.com - Consumer WOM site to try & give feedback on new products.
Follow freebie blogs.
Become a 'Fan' of certain brands on Facebook for a freebie. Check their tabs. Aveeno has one :) Bumpits too!
So these are just a couple of the easiest ways to score freebies & samples. If you know of any cool freebie blogs or link, post them. Sharing is caring LOL!!

BzzAgent

Nikki's 'Intro' Blog

Well, since Therese did an 'intro' blog, I suppose I will too. Hmm.. where to start? It's really quite simple.. I'm me. A little of this, & a little of that. (I feel like I should be on a TV screen, with my name under my face, speaking to a camera LMAO!) So, I'm engaged to my best friend, who I laugh with almost every second we're together. That really is the basis of our relationship - Humor. He's inside my head, always saying things just as I was thinking them. He says I do the same to him. We love music, celeb gossip (OMG SOO glad he's not reading this!!), fishing, camping, dancing, bonfires, & being w/ our 'people'. We're planning on building a house, on Baptism Lane in Finland. The ginormous garage is there now, with a loft where we'll (hopefully) be living after the wedding at the end of July. (SOO excited, BTW!) My favorite household chore? The chores that Jake does! (wink) My least favorite chore? DISHES!! I don't have a dishwasher (only Jake on a part-time basis LOL), so dishes are the worst. And I always have tons! I'm constantly cooking (Not much of a baker tho.) I don't like rude, ignorant or arrogant people. Nor do I surround myself with people I don't trust. I'm currently working on my Associates in Science Degree in Business Mgmt, with a major in Marketing. I' love school! What can I say.. I'm a Lifer! I have 2 fan-tabulous dogs, Yukina & Tao, who I just adore! My babies! I love penguins, tigers, dancing, purple, Star Wars, Disney Pixar movies, tacos, comedy, sushi, & Captain Morgan (wink wink!) I love photography & am pretty good with a camera. (Hmm.. this would be easier if someone was asking me questions, reality-TV styles LOL!) I can be a pain in the ass (ask Jake), but I'm worth it (again.. ask Jake!) I'm a freakin' K-L-U-T-Z!! My stepmom Margie (who recently passed) said I could 'trip over air' & nicknamed me 'Dizz-Butt'! So, don't follow me, because I'm run into & trip over everything!! (You've been warned LOL!) So, I guess that's Nikki in a Nutshell (now available on eBay, & makes a great gift!) You're welcome ;-)

Starting to feel better! Getting out of the house was great today. Now lets see if I can continue this to have a Happy Champagne Friday!

North Star Networking

North Star Networking on FB! Business Networking - Join today!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/manage/#!/pages/North-Star-Networking/369800973633

FF on FB

FORCE Fitness on Facebook! Become a Fan & join the fit fun today!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Finland-MN/FORCE-Fitness/110200642353054

$500 Giveaway for Brides

Heres a great link to a contest for $500 giveaway from Oriental Trading Companys' Wedding Selection! See page for rules.

http://www.orientaltrading.com/bride10_contest_entry.html

Vintage Framed Posters

Vintage Framed Posters at art.com !! Love them!

http://www.art.com/gallery/id--c1837-d207232/vintage-art-framed-posters.htm

Vintage Framed Posters

Vintage Framed Posters at art.com !! Love them!

http://www.art.com/gallery/id--c1837-d207232/vintage-art-framed-posters.htm

Nest.com ; LOVE it!

I L-O-V-E this site! The Nest.com is simply fabulous! The Nest -
Buying a Home
Money Advice
Decorating Ideas
Easy Recipes
Message Boards

Blogs
Money
Decor Tricks
Food/Recipes
Buying Guides
Love/Sex
Pets
BabyTools
Quizzes & Games
Videos

http://www.thenest.com/

Yumm Snackies!

Sometimes all you need is a PJ & J sanny! My fave? Blackberry Jam w/ Crunch Peanut Butter on Light 12-Grain Bread! SOO yumm!Add a glass of (lactose-free) milk.. HEAVEN!..Nom..Nom..NOm..!!

Lend A Paw (WalMart/ASPCA)

Here is a great link where, by simply clicking on the picture, you can donate $1.00 to Land A Paw!

http://www.facebook.com/LendAPaw?v=wall#!/LendAPaw?v=app_108731642498305

HG Shamrock Shake

Hungry Girls Shamrock 'n' Roll Shake


PER SERVING (1 shake, entire recipe): 176 calories, 4g fat, 142mg sodium,

29.5g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 16g sugars, 7.5g protein -- POINTS® value 3*


Ingredients:

1 tbsp. Coffee-mate Sugar Free French Vanilla powdered creamer

3/4 cup light vanilla soymilk

1/2 cup Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Creamy Vanilla fat-free ice cream

1/4 tsp. peppermint extract

2 drops green food coloring

1 no-calorie sweetener packet (like Splenda)

1 1/2 cups crushed ice (8 - 12 ice cubes' worth)


Directions:

Combine Coffee-mate with 1 tbsp. hot water and stir to dissolve. Transfer

mixture to a blender and add all other ingredients. Blend at high speed until

mixed thoroughly. Pour into a glass and enjoy!


MAKES 1 SERVING


Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!"

Rest peacefully, Margie. We will miss you and you will live on in our hearts.

About to meet with the Justice of the Peace!! Sooo excited! Cant wait to marry Jake!!