We’ve all been there, we’ve tried to wave at someone and realized it was the wrong person. Or maybe you make a phone call and begin spilling your guts to the person on the other line, only to realize you have the wrong number? Welcome to my past week, not once, but twice did I make a full of myself in public. Each time revolved around my co-writer Erika!

The first time I was in the grocery store and thought I saw her at check out. I yelled, “Erika, HEY!” and she didn’t turn around.

“Erika Bodwell! Don’t you try to act like you don’t see me!” I holler louder.

Finally I’m doing a giddy dance waving my arms and screaming “AIR ICK AH, AIR ICK AH” when suddenly she turns around to look me in the eye, and it isn’t her at all.

There is no playing it cool at that point, I was acting like a total dork and I’ve been caught. So I did what any self respecting person would do and bent my head and told my husband, “Quick walk to the right, go that way, go that way”. All the while he is laughing hysterically because he saw it all happen first hand.

A few days later Erika called to tell me that a huge fortune cookie was dropped off at her door and she had no earthly reason what it could be for. After pulling out the fortune we were thrilled to see our blog was asked to be a part of the Step 2 2012 Blogger Program! I told her she could keep the cookie, knowing her affection for sweets.

However 30 minutes later I remember she needed to take a picture of it before she ate it. I quickly dialed her number and when she answered I exclaimed, “You need to take a picture of the huge cookie!”

“What huge cookie”, she laughed, “I think you have the wrong number!”

Unbelievable I thought to myself, “You huge dork, did you already eat that entire huge cookie!” I asked.

“I don’t have a huge cookie, I don’t know what you are talking about. I think you have the wrong number!” She said again while laughing.

At this point I was pretty much done playing and just reminded her if she didn’t already finish it off with the help of Kyle and Karolyn, she needed to take that picture.

That’s when the woman on the other end got serious as well and told me, “I really think you have the wrong number.”

And that’s when I realized I really did. So I hung up.

Yep, this is what it’s like to live the life of Lee. So tell me a story of a time when you humiliated yourself?

 

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Saving Space In A Kid’s Room!

by Lee on January 26, 2012

Kids are messy and you need every little bit of space you can get in their rooms. There are some simple solutions you can use to make the most of the floor space that is so precious. Here are just a few suggestions.

Get a set of  twin over twin bunk beds. Even if you only have one child, bunk beds are an awesome space saving solution. They double the available sleeping space but take up no extra square feet in a room. You may want to go right for a set of adult bunk beds rather than a set sized for kids since those little ones grow a lot faster than you might ever assume. This way you won’t have to buy a new set in just a few years. Buying bunk beds for a kid’s room makes sleep overs very easy because you have an extra bed all set and ready to go.

Make use of combination furniture. If you can get a bed frame that also has storage built into it then you are saving even more space that can be used for additional storage.

Color coordinate everything. If you assign certain colors to certain drawers or cabinets you will encourage your kids to clean up and keep track of everything they have. You can also number drawers or cabinets to encourage organization along with numerical learning.

Install shelves in the closets. Most kids don’t have much for clothing that needs to be hung up so closets often become easy places for clutter to occur. If you fill them with shelving you will reduce the chance of this and further encourage organization.

These are just a few suggestions that can be used to make use of every little bit of space you have available.

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It’s that time of year, Prom is in the air. I realize some schools don’t have their prom until the end of the school year and while I think that is definitely the best way to do it, my Prom was in February. I certainly started getting ready months ahead of time so I wanted to hurry up and tell you about MyShoeCollection.com for Prom shoes, wedding shoes and any other formal occasion!

MyShoeCollection.com carries hundreds of shoes in an array of sizes. I happen to wear a wide and they carried numerous choices. Actually, they had such a wide variety of formal shoes it took me over a week to make my decision. As you know I find myself out in Hollywood at formal events including red carpet affairs a few times a year and I can never have enough shoes.

I’m always on the lookout for companies who offer free shipping and MyShoeCollection.com offers free shipping on shoes with purchases of $40 and up. Any order under $40 simply pays ground shipping. They’ll ship anywhere in the world as well although the free shipping offer only includes the US.

The formal shoes I chose!

My favorite thing about MyShoeCollection.com was the search feature. I was able to search for shoes by color and since I had initially wanted a pair of purple heels that was a lot of fun. I didn’t find any I liked so I ended up with black, but black is always in fashion. You can also search by heel height, designers and much more.

The next time you are looking for prom shoes, wedding shoes or any other formal women’s shoe visit http://www.myshoecollection.com and use the code LEE12 to get 10% off your order.

*I received media sample. All opinions are my own.

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Every year I dread the words, “What would you like for Christmas?”.

I never know what I want; I’m too busy taking care of everyone else to take the time to figure out my own needs.

Household items are always a good gift for me. I am a freak when it comes to keeping my house clean. I don’t like clutter and I hate mess. Although I’ve never been diagnosed with OCD, I am walking a thin line, so I take my cleaning tools very seriously.

Lee is not as savvy about these things as I am, so when I told her that I wanted a stick vacuum for Christmas she probably rolled her eyes and then told me to give her complete details about the one I wanted, otherwise she would not make that choice for me.

Whenever I am in the market for a new appliance, I always start with Electrolux, they never fail me. I did my research and found that the Electrolux Ergorapido Vacuum was best suited for my needs. I have a very large dog that sheds so badly that if I didn’t love him with all my heart I would make him live on the roof of my house. I’ve never seen an animal shed so much hair! So you can imagine how important it is that I have a vacuum that can really pick that up. I’ve tried other stick vacuums in the past and have always resorted to having to get out my big cyclone heavy duty vacuum and drag it around using the attachment to pick up the hair on the tile floors in my home. You don’t notice the hair on the carpet as badly as you do when it is accumulating in the corners of your kitchen. I have to vacuum at least every other day, so dragging the big one out was beginning to be a pain. Not anymore. Although the color is horrible, a rusted orange that matches nothing in my home, the vacuum is probably one of the best I’ve ever had.

First of all its cordless and that is awesome. You pick it up and use it, nothing to plug in or roll up when you’re done. The Ergorapido sits on a cradle that serves as a constant charger, so my battery is never dead. Next, it has bag less cyclone technology, all I have to do is open the canister and dump it in the trash. They also built in the little door in the front that if you are using the Ergorapido alongside the regular vacuum, you can simply pop open the door and use the hose from the big vacuum to suck all the dirt out. Not that you really do that very often, but it’s a nice option. The head has a spinning bar so it leaves nothing behind and will pick up just about anything from your hard tile or wood floor surface. Best part, the Ergorapido has a removable center that works as a dust buster. I love that because when I take Buddy out in the car, I always have to vacuum the hair out of my back seat. The Ergorapido is perfect.

If you are like me and love a clean home with little effort, the Electrolux Ergorapido is the perfect stick vacuum for you. Easy, powerful, cordless and always ready to tackle your toughest house cleaning jobs, the Ergorapido is by far my favorite gift this Christmas. You can learn more about the Electrolux Ergorapido by visiting http://www.electrolux.com

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Levaqua Digital Shower Head With Timer Review And Giveaway!

January 24, 2012

Wasting water is a huge issue not just for my wallet, but our Earth. I think my two sons are probably near the top of the list for “water wasters” because they love to just play in the shower. They have toys and cups and make potions with our shampoo and such and would stay [...]

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Introducing the BabbaBox by BabbaCo. Review!

January 23, 2012

Have you heard of Babba Box? Well I hadn’t until last month and let me tell you, it is amazing. The BabbaBox is a theme-based/membership based activity box that’s delivered to your home with ALL the physical materials plus know-how content to engage your kids through experiences and activities you can do together. It is [...]

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The Well with Jackie, Happiness is a State of Mind!

January 21, 2012

Winter in the Midwest can be brutal on the psyche. The doom and gloom of grey everywhere you look, only seeing the sun once a week, if you’re lucky; it puts you in a constant state of what I refer to as the “Doldrums”. One of my all time favorite books “The Phantom Tollbooth” by [...]

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Do You Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

January 20, 2012

When I was a young girl in Junior high school I remember coming home on Valentine’s day with an abundance of  Valentine’s gifts. One of my friends had to actually ride the bus home with me just to help me carry all the flowers, balloons and stuffed animals. Apparently I was quite popular and this [...]

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5 Ways To Simplify Your Super Bowl Party!

January 19, 2012

Ever met those individuals who were born to host parties? You know, the kind of people who remember to dot every “i” and cross every “t”? Well, I’m not of them. If you’re in the same boat, take heart: I’ve listed a few important tips for planning a Super Bowl party, so you can throw [...]

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The Lodge And Spa At Callaway Gardens Review!

January 19, 2012

When I was asked to visit The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain Georgia it was described to me as rustic elegance. Honestly, I wasn’t sure I’d agree since the word rustic has me running for the nearest strip mall. However when I arrived I immediately realized what they meant and that [...]

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