It's in the Bag

Okay, I am confessing again. Along with the travel size toiletries I so love to collect when I travel, and the stationary items I pick up at trade shows, and also the samples of make-up and lotion I make it my mission to acquire, I also love reusable shopping bags. I've never been one to follow the crowd, but I must say I like to feel part of the sustainable biodiversity movement when I haul my bags into the local grocery store.

Today I will add a CVS bag to my growing collection. You see, they are jumping on the 'tree hugger' band wagon now. Nothing wrong with that. In fact, it'll make me money in the long run. If you pick up one of their new 'green' cards (just a little hang tag for your keychain) and present it with your regular CVS Extracare card and a reusable CVS shopping each time you shop, after four uses you'll receive $1 CVS extra bucks. Is $1 that I must spend in CVS really worth it, you ask? Definitely. When you have some time, just ask. I'm happy to share how far that $1 can go.

But the real reason for my post is this...I am dying for a reusable shopping bag from Whole Foods. I love their brightly colored bag. It screams to be filled with fresh fruits and veggies. They also have a reusable lunch bag in various sizes that I would also like. But, alas, there is no Whole Foods in my town. Friends, if you have a Whole Foods in your area, and think of me next time you are shopping and see those bags, I'd sure love to repay you for picking me one up!

Thank You, Buotini & Dove

Guess what I won? A set of wooden salad hands (you know, those things that you toss salad with) and some Dove Shampoo and Conditioner. Keep 'em coming, Mr. Postman!

Auburn Caught the Swine Flu

My Tigers didn't look so good today...I think they caught a case of the swine flu.

Did You Know...

...that cold lemons are easier to grate but you get more juice from room temp lemons?

...that cold eggs are easier to separate but you should whip egg whites at room temp?

Best in Class

More props for the ACA Marching Eagle Band. They won several best in class awards this past weekend, along with the Challenge Cup, at the Southern Hospitality Marching Festival in Hartselle. While it was nice for the kids to be recognized for the entertainment aspect of the show, I think it is just as important to acknowledge the hours and hours of hard work the've put in. Through 95+ degree weather (for 12 hours a day) and pouring rain, they stuck by their commitments and contributed to the success of a first class band program.

Cody was happy to be selected to perform with the ensemble portion of the show. Take a peek below. (For the record, this is the first video I've posted using the new Flip video cam my sweetie bought me last week as a surprise.)

Thank You, Styli-Style

Wow! Sure do thank the postman for another great find in my mailbox today. I won a tube of lipstick from Styli Stlye. Keep 'em coming!

Thank You, Revlon

It's been a slow mail week at our house and that really bums me out. Seeing the mail truck come up the street (okay, let's be honest here...I hear the postman before I see him, usually when he's still on the next street over) is one of my most favorite times of the day. I don't even mind the bills he brings, as long as there is something fun mixed in.

Well, I was not very happy to find one manila envelope in the box today...until I turned it over and saw the Revlon return address on it. More free make up for me!!! I entered the giveaway in June -- better late than never.

One day I'll reel in a big one. Until then, I'll take whatever goodies the postman brings me.