Mom's Out There

Mom's Out There Has Moved....

2009-01-13T17:43:00.002-07:00

I have been writing on this site for almost two years now..but now it's time to move on and get my own .com so now I have...I encourage you to visit me at my new site. (My daughter is even helping me write here!)

iMOM Online

I hope to see you there!

One Of My Favorite Things....

2009-01-03T08:48:00.005-07:00

I have to admit that I haven't always been into makeup. But lately I have been. I have been visiting Sephora more times lately then I ever thought I would. But my favorite eyeliner actually came to me by accident. I had entered a contest at Sofachip.com and for the prize I got some makeup too. This Revlon Beyond Natural eyeliner came with it. I was really not into trying it out. I have always been so sensitive to eyeliner and actually stopped buying or wearing makeup all together because I couldn't find an eyeliner that I liked.

So the first couple of times that I used Beyond Natural I was impressed. I liked how it applied like it was liquid. And it was so easy to work with. I actually could apply it fast and it looked great. Now I have been on the hunt to find it here but I can't find it anywhere. I hope that it's just not available in the States.

What's your favorite eyeliner??

It's Beginning To Look Alot Like Christmas...

2008-12-23T06:59:00.005-07:00

So yes, it's Christmas Eve Eve and my house is going crazy. I am no where done getting ready for it. I have presents to wrap. I can't send the kids outside because it's -30C every day. I can't even handle going outside and with the wind it's so much colder.

And the presents...they are just sitting waiting for me to wrap them. I just never get an ounce of peace in the house to sneak off and wrap them. And in this small apartment where am I going to really sneak off to? May be the bathroom would be the only place that I could actually get away with it, to bad it's so tiny.. :)

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and gets to where they need to be safe and sound. And if you are having a delay at the airport you can write me a letter in the comments. Ha ha...

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I Have A Secret...

2008-12-18T18:34:00.004-07:00

Besides the celebrity gossip writing gig I do, I also do surveys. In the last couple of ones I've had to do I have had to sign a confidentially agreement before I could do it. So, I know about new products others don't know about. I think it's so freaky! But I have seen before with a movie, I had to watch two trailers and tell them which one I liked better. I have seen the trailer in the public now and can't remember if they chose the one I liked or not.

Don't ask me to tell you about the new products...don't they know I can't keep secrets? I gossip for a living...I have to tell everyone everything! Okay, I am pushing publish now before I give away the secrets of everything I know!

Do you need to keep secrets too?

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Getting Ready For Christmas...

2008-12-15T09:08:00.004-07:00

This week is going to be so busy for me. I don't have my shopping done and I haven't wrapped not even one present yet. The kids are off on Friday for two weeks so I have to get going QUICK!

When I was growing up my mom and I were really into music. And our favourite song to sing? The 12 Days Of Christmas...Canadian style...so here is my most favourite Christmas song of all.

Saying Goodbye...

2008-12-14T11:23:00.004-07:00

The last couple of weeks have been rough for me. It was the anniversary of my Grandfather's death and I don't feel I'm any closer to being over it than when I found out. He was more like my dad than my grandfather. I miss him a lot.

And last week I stopped writing for the blog Go Smell The Flowers, they were really my first blogging friends here so I'll miss them. I was going to leave at the end of the month but I was getting sick and tired of getting beat up by the trolls so I left. But, because if it I can spend more time here.

I really want to get this site going and even switch over to a .com for it soon. I would love to have a place where mom's can feel like they are understood. I hope I can do that.

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Eating Healthy For Cheap....

2008-12-09T14:54:00.002-07:00

I am horrible at trying to eat cheaply...I always think that good food has to cost a fortune. But here as some hints to help me and other's to save money and eat healthy.

I'm Bella...YAY!!

2008-12-08T16:15:00.003-07:00

Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!

Keeping with the Twilight theme I got this quiz sent to me...And I found out I was Bella. Take the quiz and tell me who you are!

Twilight Rocks...

2008-12-05T15:24:00.003-07:00

I am a little obsessed with Twilight. I'm in the process of reading the third book now. I have to say it's a great get away for me at the night. I'm just sad that someday I won't have anymore to read. I would be content to just read their story for the rest of my life.

See more on Twilight at my celebrity gossip site TEN Gossip.

Have I Ever...

2008-12-04T15:01:00.004-07:00

I saw this list over at P2P today and I had to copy it...anything in italics I have done...

1. Started your own blog - way too many too count!
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world -I've been there twice
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis -I took one to school one day (they liked that one better than the snake I took)
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning -My mom sucked sometimes at cooking
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort -I lived in the snow belt...I have made so many!
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse - of the moon
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person -I used to live close to it
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke (badly) -we had karaoke at my first wedding reception
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business -Freelancing is my business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book -I was a ghostwriter but it was still published
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car - our van.
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone -
99. Been stung by a bee

I can't believe how many I have done! I rock!

Finally Bratz Dolls Are Finished!

2008-12-04T13:50:00.006-07:00

Finally someone has listened and are pulling Bratz dolls from the shelf after Christmas. These dolls were released in 2001 and even Dr. Phil said they looked like hookers. And we all know Dr. Phil is right about everything!

The popular line of fashion dolls has been found to infringe on Mattel's Barbie dolls and will be removed from store shelves after Christmas.

In the lawsuit, Carter Bryant, the creator of Bratz, was found to have come up with the idea for the dolls while working for Mattel. As a result, the manufacture of the more than 40 kinds of Bratz figures has been banned. The entire Bratz business has sold $3.1 billion in dolls in seven years. MGA will also need to pay $100 million in damages.

But this won't solve all of Mattel's problems...Hannah Montana dolls are still out there! But this is still a great start!

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The Hollywood Gift Guide

2008-11-27T18:33:00.002-07:00

By now Thanksgiving is over and you need to start thinking about your Christmas shopping. Well why not take some advice and shop the Hollywood way?

Picture of The Day..

2008-11-23T14:12:00.005-07:00

I totally agree with that cat there. But I use kids to clean out my litter box.

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Changing and Coughing...

2008-11-11T20:54:00.004-07:00

I never realized changing a blogger template could change everything else so drastically. Mom's Out There is written by me (and a guest writer) when I have the chance. I dreaded coming over here because the template was gross. But finally I got a hold of this one. I have been dying for this one for almost a year now. I do no promotion on this site. If people come and see me that's fine. I love my loyal readers and they are so much better than thousands. :)

I have a cold...it's horrible...stuck in my lungs and I can hardly breathe. I have had problems with my breathing and almost died a couple years ago because of it. I just hope I can ride it out and not have to go to the hospital where I would have to wait 12-24 hours to be seen by a doctor.

So Tired...

2008-11-09T21:46:00.003-07:00

Yeah, I'm tired...really exhausted actually...I can't believe it. By mid day I think I'm going to fall over because I can't keep my eyes open. NO...I'm not pregnant. It's impossible...but you now that exhaustion is like when you are 11 months pregnant.

The weather has been going up and down, giving me migraines. And I think my body is just saying...I will not have anymore of it. I wish I could lay down and sleep...forever if it's possible.

So who's joining me???

P.S. I am obsessed with Twilight...I finished the first book last night. TENGossip, my other site has lots on the movie. Check it out.

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Funny Picture Of The Day...

2008-11-07T07:40:00.003-07:00

This is from another one of my favorite blogs, Engrish Funny. I don't know why I laugh so hard when I see these silly signs! This is one of the better ones. How would I have an Octopus to present?

Itching For A Baby...

2008-11-01T07:43:00.004-07:00

I have to admit...I am itching for a baby. I hate it when it gets like that. That's all you can think of is a baby. It consumes every minute of your time! But, I can't have a baby. I had a hysterectomy last summer because I had Endometriosis. I am thinking now I really didn't think the decision over. I was told I could only have one kid...I have two now. I was very lucky that I got pregnant at all. So lately, I well up in tears thinking I was stupid for doing that. What if I want a baby so bad...how can I get rid of that feeling?

My daughter had ADHD. She is a handful. I know there is no way I could handle another baby anyways. But, now that I can't make that decision for myself I feel ripped off...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

2008-10-31T12:32:00.003-07:00

I have been fighting with our kitten for forever to get a picture in the pumpkin. But finally...after about a hundred shots I got it. So HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone.

Don't forget to check out my Top 10 Scariest Cheesy Horror Movies....

And remember...save all the Reese's Cups for me... they are my favorite!

5 Great Things At The Dollar Store You Can Buy

2008-10-29T13:35:00.004-07:00

I saw this video earlier about 5 great things you can get at the dollar store. I know I live at the dollar store pretty much. Here are their 5 suggested things...

Cleaning supplies - Look for products like laundry detergent and liquid drain opener. You may not see name brands you recognize, but that’s ok. The Good Housekeeping Institute says most dollar store cleaning products have the same ingredients as name brands — although some may be slightly more diluted.
Gift wrap, tissue, ribbons, bows - You can save a pretty penny shopping for gift wrappings. In fact, you might find this stuff at up to 80% less.

Snack food - Check out potato chips, peanuts, chocolate and candy. Hey, if you’re heading for big dental bills, might as well save a buck or two on the causes.

Dollar store shampoo - Hair care experts say most shampoos will clean your hair just fine - there’s only minor differences in a brand’s ingredients and concentration.

Kitchen supplies - Spatulas… measuring cups… can openers… melon ballers… skewers for the grill: basically anything without a blade is a dollar store deal — that could save you up to 95%!

I also say that Scrapbooking supplies is another good one. You can find gems in there!!

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My New Look...

2008-10-26T21:52:00.004-07:00

I have been changing a lot of things around here...in my life I mean...so I thought I would for sure change the look of my blog. I thought it looked crappy for a long time! And now that I am drifting back to the personal I wanted something nice to look at. So bare with me while I fix up the sidebars.

Really Cute Funny Picture Of The Day...

2008-10-26T08:33:00.003-07:00

Seriously...this is sooo funny I can't stop laughing. Why does it have to be so funnY? I read this blog every day. It's a great pick me up. Just ask my friend, ConfessingGirl, I always send her the funny ones!

I Love Video Games...

2008-10-22T18:11:00.005-06:00

I want to know who ever thought that video games would be a fun thing to bring into the house? Men and their video games piss me off...So Saints Row 2 is in our house...and can't be played around the kids. And besides if they got in the way we would all get yelled at. And just now...just now...is the swearing and throwing the remote at the tv. I HATE IT!

Why do they feel like they need to control everything...they get mad if the game is too easy and then they get mad when the game is easy. Really people...make up your mind...and leave me out of it. Thank goodness I have my laptop...or I would really go crazy!

My Daughters First Cookies...

2008-10-18T19:19:00.002-06:00

Today my daughter showed me that things change. She made her first batch of cookies today that she made for school. I didn't go in the kitchen at all. She served them to me on a plate so I could taste them and then I looked to see how her clean up was. I was totally amazed! Kids grow up so fast. How can I turn on the brakes?

Someone judging me...

2008-10-15T21:22:00.002-06:00

I think my arm looks amazing. I am so happy that it is finally done! And then times like today make me so mad. Does it look so horrible that people have to treat me differently? I went to pick a pack of smokes for my husband at the store. The lady looked me up and down. I was dressed up in a nice silk shirt and jeans and my makeup was done. I was just like any other person. You can see my other tattoos but of course they aren't as huge as that one. I was like whatever. Maybe she will smile and say that my arm is nice. I'm not used to having to have a conversation every time but I guess that's my own fault.

I asked her for two packs of smokes...she kinda puts her nose up at me and then asks for I.D. Now, you have to be 18 here to buy smokes so I was like in my head...you know I am over 18, I have tattoos all over the place. But I listen and get my license out. She checks it over...I am 33. So I think she has nothing to even worry about. She wouldn't give me back my license but says. We don't have that kind so I don't know what you want to do...I reach over take my license back and walk away.

Why couldn't she tell me that before she asked for my I.D.? Probably because she wanted to treat me differently. Honestly, tattoos are so mainstream now. And if I wore a long sleeved shirt and jeans no one would ever know. So why treat me that way then? It's a fish on my arm...it's not a naked woman...it's not guns...it's not a skeleton. But, even then...why do I deserve to get treated different because of my ink?

How Cute Is This???

2008-10-09T09:48:00.001-06:00

I found this site today...and all I want to do is play with it. How cute does my new cat look?? Spots was just hanging around. Make your own magazine at MagMyPic.