Good morning to all my sweepers who have faithfully browsed my blog for the best sweeps around. I will try to always bring you the best with tips. Below are some of the best before the end of the year.
https://wyng.io/YX0hqj ends 12/31
https://wn.nr/k2PWQX ends 12/30
https://goo.gl/aR6PM9 2/1/18
http://swee.ps/eFgszVJjy ends 12/31
https://wn.nr/827Zb7 ends in 7 days
http://upvir.al/ref/kK11056580 end date not stated
https://wn.nr/2tHGs4 ends in 6 days
http://vy.tc/eMQ6P22 end date unknown
https://wn.nr/m2PYXh 3 days left
http://redrovertrademart.com/nightmareafterchristmas?referral=By_Gu-4MG&refSource=copy ends 2/26/18
http://bit.ly/2D8MQJa ends 4/17/18
https://contest.io/c/njtzuvfj end date unknown
More to come!
Now some tips! 7 tips for Sweepstakers
1. Don't expect to win immediately, and don't get discouraged if you don't have a win in a long time.
2. Be happy of those who have won sweeps, and congratulate.
3. Be courteous to other sweepers, no name calling, back stabbing or other nasty online habits.
4. Enter early. Do both referral and non referral sweeps. Do daily, and one time entry sweeps.
5. Track your sweeps and wins
6. Stay motivated and enjoy sweeping.
7 Join a group or community for sweepers.
Carole
Monday, December 25, 2017
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Christmas time sweeps
Ok folks, just a few more sweeps before Christmas! I am going to post these and then, get ready to do some cleaning, shopping and wrapping. May your holidays find you warm, safe, and happy. Merry Christmas everyone!
http://giveaway.habecosmetics.com/giveaway/sephora/?token=51cNOffDUYV6 8 days left
http://woobox.com/6wzrvd/jtyriz ends 12/29
http://woobox.com/izw28q/jsxe2g ends 12/24
http://woobox.com/pzhpcz/jtz1al ends 3/15/18
http://swee.ps/FjRLCVQUB ends 1/9/18
https://wn.nr/LrsZrS 8 days left
http://woobox.com/qwzjpg/jtyqmy ends 12/25/17
https://wn.nr/LrsXJ7 9 days left
https://wn.nr/gCK9v3 9 days left
http://vy.tc/eQ0pm14 ends 12/31
http://woobox.com/jbnzmz/jt7bi9 ends 12/28
http://woobox.com/6oihg2/jrs9s7 12/31
https://wn.nr/xzGx4U ends 12/26
http://giveaway.habecosmetics.com/giveaway/sephora/?token=51cNOffDUYV6 8 days left
http://woobox.com/6wzrvd/jtyriz ends 12/29
http://woobox.com/izw28q/jsxe2g ends 12/24
http://woobox.com/pzhpcz/jtz1al ends 3/15/18
http://swee.ps/FjRLCVQUB ends 1/9/18
https://wn.nr/LrsZrS 8 days left
http://woobox.com/qwzjpg/jtyqmy ends 12/25/17
https://wn.nr/LrsXJ7 9 days left
https://wn.nr/gCK9v3 9 days left
http://vy.tc/eQ0pm14 ends 12/31
http://woobox.com/jbnzmz/jt7bi9 ends 12/28
http://woobox.com/6oihg2/jrs9s7 12/31
https://wn.nr/xzGx4U ends 12/26
Cosmetic sweeps
These are the most fun sweeps, and Dave Lackie is just about the best guru out there for cosmetics. He is on ig, twitter and google. Here are just a few cosmetic sweeps and their expiration dates.
http://davelackie.com/rate-diors-couture-eye-lip-palette-win-it/comment-page-14/#comment-448722 ends 12/30/17
https://wn.nr/xzGx4U ends in 9 days
http://www.narscosmetics.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-US-Site/default/Home-Sweepstakes one entry, ends 12/30
http://davelackie.com/rate-diors-couture-eye-lip-palette-win-it/comment-page-14/#comment-448722 ends 12/30/17
https://wn.nr/xzGx4U ends in 9 days
http://www.narscosmetics.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-US-Site/default/Home-Sweepstakes one entry, ends 12/30
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Bed and Mattress Sweeps
Because who doesn't want a great bed to sleep in? What's better than a new bed? A new FREE Bed! A Bed that was WON! Try out these contests below:
https://wn.nr/WMQxnb ends in 8 days
https://wn.nr/nCgxm6 ends 23 days
https://wn.nr/M7Q4Zh ends 7 days
https://wn.nr/s9AHAS ends in 5 days
https://wn.nr/DEKNEy ends in 4 days
https://wn.nr/hsQxzy ends in 4 days
Sunday, December 10, 2017
12 days of Christmas Sweeps
The holiday season is upon us, with Christmas right around the corner. I just got my tree up. No decorations as of yet though. I still have time. I love this time of year. So today, I bring you sweeps! 12 days of Christmas sweeps with ending dates. Enjoy, and just keep sweeping.
http://woobox.com/isfzch/jrl09g ends 12/25
http://woobox.com/spef3d/jrl7o8 ends 12/19 I think
https://rootandrevel.com/giveaways/12-days-christmas-giveaways-free-butcher-box-200-value/?lucky=9917 2 days left
http://xmas.freddystore.com/54853 ends 12/12
https://wn.nr/PTW3J4 15 days left
http://bit.ly/2A2DLDq ends 12/12
https://wn.nr/wzUsxJ ends in 7 days
http://virl.io/TlbySMTq end date unknown
http://woobox.com/iqike7/jrlct8 ends 12/12
http://a.pgtb.me/v2jblv/nfRwg?w=62958338&e=178866747 until Christmas
http://a.pgtb.me/v2jblv/nfRwg?w=62958338&e=178866747 ends 12/12
http://woobox.com/xyxn4v/jrksgq ends 12/31
http://woobox.com/3zx9en/jrlfni ends 12/12
http://woobox.com/3zx9en/jrlfni ends 12/12
http://woobox.com/9oybcu/jrlgcp ends 12/12
I will add more in the next few days! I will also put in some tips.
Let there be sweeps for the sweepers! (non Christmas sweeps, which may or may not be ending soon)
http://www.kristelmallet.com/blog/giveaways/wacom-intuos-tablet/?lucky=396 ends in 6 days
https://wn.nr/Q2f2wM ends in 21 days
http://upvir.al/ref/10810002 end date unknown
http://www.jennnixon.com/giveaways/chbbchristmas/?lucky=3354 ends 12/25
popularwoodworking.secondstreetapp.com/og/323d0468-368b-4b71-a0e7-b198baa8b98b/referrals/a95c3a19-2e4a-449c-887f-f79a824e19fd ends 12/31
popularwoodworking.secondstreetapp.com/og/323d0468-368b-4b71-a0e7-b198baa8b98b/referrals/a95c3a19-2e4a-449c-887f-f79a824e19fd ends date unknown
https://wn.nr/M7kBCV 5 days left
https://wn.nr/khT69h 2 days left
http://woobox.com/88hi6x/jr6yzu ends 12/18
http://woobox.com/gi8sqa/jr6yl0 ends 12/15
http://woobox.com/isfzch/jrl09g ends 12/25
http://woobox.com/spef3d/jrl7o8 ends 12/19 I think
https://rootandrevel.com/giveaways/12-days-christmas-giveaways-free-butcher-box-200-value/?lucky=9917 2 days left
http://xmas.freddystore.com/54853 ends 12/12
https://wn.nr/PTW3J4 15 days left
http://bit.ly/2A2DLDq ends 12/12
https://wn.nr/wzUsxJ ends in 7 days
http://virl.io/TlbySMTq end date unknown
http://woobox.com/iqike7/jrlct8 ends 12/12
http://a.pgtb.me/v2jblv/nfRwg?w=62958338&e=178866747 until Christmas
http://a.pgtb.me/v2jblv/nfRwg?w=62958338&e=178866747 ends 12/12
http://woobox.com/xyxn4v/jrksgq ends 12/31
http://woobox.com/3zx9en/jrlfni ends 12/12
http://woobox.com/3zx9en/jrlfni ends 12/12
http://woobox.com/9oybcu/jrlgcp ends 12/12
I will add more in the next few days! I will also put in some tips.
Let there be sweeps for the sweepers! (non Christmas sweeps, which may or may not be ending soon)
http://www.kristelmallet.com/blog/giveaways/wacom-intuos-tablet/?lucky=396 ends in 6 days
https://wn.nr/Q2f2wM ends in 21 days
http://upvir.al/ref/10810002 end date unknown
http://www.jennnixon.com/giveaways/chbbchristmas/?lucky=3354 ends 12/25
popularwoodworking.secondstreetapp.com/og/323d0468-368b-4b71-a0e7-b198baa8b98b/referrals/a95c3a19-2e4a-449c-887f-f79a824e19fd ends 12/31
popularwoodworking.secondstreetapp.com/og/323d0468-368b-4b71-a0e7-b198baa8b98b/referrals/a95c3a19-2e4a-449c-887f-f79a824e19fd ends date unknown
https://wn.nr/M7kBCV 5 days left
https://wn.nr/khT69h 2 days left
http://woobox.com/88hi6x/jr6yzu ends 12/18
http://woobox.com/gi8sqa/jr6yl0 ends 12/15
Saturday, November 25, 2017
More Sweeps before Christmas
Hi there! More sweeps to enter! Don't wait, something you win, will make a great Christmas gift!
http://swee.ps/VgUMOmAbY ends in 2 weeks
http://ul.ink/9T5R-4NJMQT ends 12/12
http://cashflowdiary.com/giveaways/black-friday-mastermind-giveaway/?lucky=9875 ends in 2 days
http://upvir.al/ref/10603607 ends 12/25
http://swee.ps/fHCNRpoke ends 12/4
http://bit.ly/2iQCYMn ends in 2 days
https://wn.nr/AFccvx 36 days left
https://wn.nr/AFccvx 12 days
http://swee.ps/VgUMOmAbY ends in 2 weeks
http://ul.ink/9T5R-4NJMQT ends 12/12
http://cashflowdiary.com/giveaways/black-friday-mastermind-giveaway/?lucky=9875 ends in 2 days
http://upvir.al/ref/10603607 ends 12/25
http://swee.ps/fHCNRpoke ends 12/4
http://bit.ly/2iQCYMn ends in 2 days
https://wn.nr/AFccvx 36 days left
https://wn.nr/AFccvx 12 days
More Christmas Sweeps! Don't hesitate! Sweepstakes tips included
Winding down at the end of the year. I will try to post as much as I can with new sweeps. My
job keeps me pretty busy, but there are tons out there if you are an avid sweeper. Just a few
tips from me. 1. Follow people you know and are friends with, and who may have read up
on doing sweeps. 2. Stay away from the drama. Yes, there are cheaters, but have fun with
your hobby, and stay away from negativity. 3. If you post your sweeps on facebook, or other
social media outlets, warn your family and friends. Especially if you do it daily. They
may not want all the sweeps. If that turns out to be true, you may need to create a new
page for them. I will add more tips in a later post. New Sweeps below:
http://swee.ps/eFgszVJjy ends 12/31
https://wn.nr/wzpmL3 ends in 30 days
https://wn.nr/vgdzYK ends in 35 days
http://woobox.com/6eh2m4/jos8vq ends 12/23
http://woobox.com/dk97es/jos9r0 ends 12/15/17
http://swee.ps/VxdGJBPox 1/5/18
http://bit.ly/2A2DLDq ends 12/12
That's all I have for now..I am off to work. I will write other posts and give some more tips!
Until next time~~~~
Carole
job keeps me pretty busy, but there are tons out there if you are an avid sweeper. Just a few
tips from me. 1. Follow people you know and are friends with, and who may have read up
on doing sweeps. 2. Stay away from the drama. Yes, there are cheaters, but have fun with
your hobby, and stay away from negativity. 3. If you post your sweeps on facebook, or other
social media outlets, warn your family and friends. Especially if you do it daily. They
may not want all the sweeps. If that turns out to be true, you may need to create a new
page for them. I will add more tips in a later post. New Sweeps below:
http://swee.ps/eFgszVJjy ends 12/31
https://wn.nr/wzpmL3 ends in 30 days
https://wn.nr/vgdzYK ends in 35 days
http://woobox.com/6eh2m4/jos8vq ends 12/23
http://woobox.com/dk97es/jos9r0 ends 12/15/17
http://swee.ps/VxdGJBPox 1/5/18
http://bit.ly/2A2DLDq ends 12/12
That's all I have for now..I am off to work. I will write other posts and give some more tips!
Until next time~~~~
Carole
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Sweeps for the Holidaze!
Here are just a few!!!
http://permanentvinyl.com/giveaway/silhouette-cameo-3-and-amazon-giftcard-giveaway-2/?token=MwE4km3e8xhn ends in 15 days
http://woobox.com/q7zfjh/jns5cn ends on 11/26
http://thecoconutmama.com/giveaways/coconut-mama-vitamix-giveaway-2/?lucky=15875 ends in 12 days
http://upvir.al/ref/10479617 27 more days..
http://joannewadsworth.com/giveaways/win-all-new-kindle-fire-hd-8-tablet/?lucky=20594 15 days
http://woobox.com/p8yd3c/jns73d ends 12/31/17
http://permanentvinyl.com/giveaway/silhouette-cameo-3-and-amazon-giftcard-giveaway-2/?token=MwE4km3e8xhn ends in 15 days
http://woobox.com/q7zfjh/jns5cn ends on 11/26
http://thecoconutmama.com/giveaways/coconut-mama-vitamix-giveaway-2/?lucky=15875 ends in 12 days
http://upvir.al/ref/10479617 27 more days..
http://joannewadsworth.com/giveaways/win-all-new-kindle-fire-hd-8-tablet/?lucky=20594 15 days
http://woobox.com/p8yd3c/jns73d ends 12/31/17
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Mom was right!
I never thought I'd say it. Never did I think I'd admit my mother was right about some things. I'm still finding out about all the things she really was right about. Recently I read an article in the AAA Living magazine. Yep I'm that old! I read everything. In this magazine AAA living
5,376 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in 2015. In 2016 15% of all motor vehicle deaths were pedestrians. In the first 6 months of 2016, 2,660 pedestrian deaths occurred. Mom was right, she always told us to be aware of our surroundings, not only for traffic but for other dangers, such as kidnapping, and robberies. Today, we need to teach cell phone safety. In other words, no chatting or browsing face book while walking around traffic. Be vigilant, and not always on the phone while walking around. The same dangers exist now, as they did when I was a teen In 2015 74% of accidents with pedestrians occurred during dark times. This is because drivers can't see pedestrians as well in the dark. This is so true! Recently I had someone dart across my driveway as I was pulling in. They looked at me as if it were my fault, however, this pedestrian should have been wearing brightly colored clothes so he could be seen easier. Fortunately, for the both of us, I was able to see him, and stop abruptly to avoid hitting him.
My mother always taught me to cross at stoplights. When I was about 10, I'd beg her to let me cross the busy streets in the middle like the other kids. I didn't get to cross 53 until I was about 10. She was right. If you must cross an intersection without a stop light, wait until the traffic eases, and never assume the driver knows you are there. Lastly, if you need to walk in the street because there are no sidewalks, walk facing oncoming traffic so you can protect yourself. The walker wants to make eye contact with oncoming traffic so to make swift judgements about actions to take if necessary.
When mom is right, mom is right.
~~~~~Until next time~~~~~~
Carole
5,376 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in 2015. In 2016 15% of all motor vehicle deaths were pedestrians. In the first 6 months of 2016, 2,660 pedestrian deaths occurred. Mom was right, she always told us to be aware of our surroundings, not only for traffic but for other dangers, such as kidnapping, and robberies. Today, we need to teach cell phone safety. In other words, no chatting or browsing face book while walking around traffic. Be vigilant, and not always on the phone while walking around. The same dangers exist now, as they did when I was a teen In 2015 74% of accidents with pedestrians occurred during dark times. This is because drivers can't see pedestrians as well in the dark. This is so true! Recently I had someone dart across my driveway as I was pulling in. They looked at me as if it were my fault, however, this pedestrian should have been wearing brightly colored clothes so he could be seen easier. Fortunately, for the both of us, I was able to see him, and stop abruptly to avoid hitting him.
My mother always taught me to cross at stoplights. When I was about 10, I'd beg her to let me cross the busy streets in the middle like the other kids. I didn't get to cross 53 until I was about 10. She was right. If you must cross an intersection without a stop light, wait until the traffic eases, and never assume the driver knows you are there. Lastly, if you need to walk in the street because there are no sidewalks, walk facing oncoming traffic so you can protect yourself. The walker wants to make eye contact with oncoming traffic so to make swift judgements about actions to take if necessary.
When mom is right, mom is right.
~~~~~Until next time~~~~~~
Carole
Saturday, September 23, 2017
New Sweeps to me! and some sheenigans! most sweeps end in 1 week
Good Saturday morning to all of my readers!!! ( all 3 of you, lol)
Today is Saturday 9/23/17 and we have a busy Saturday planned. I have to work of course, and
have a company picnic. I have another obligation I can not tell you about just yet as of posting
of this blog but I will have pictures later! Hopefully! Also, my daughter will be going to a
home coming dance tonight. Until then, I have posted sweeps that are new to me.
http://woobox.com/uaza69/jeu9c0 ends 9/30
http://woobox.com/pfn6nf/jeu9ns ends 9/27
http://woobox.com/typjuw/jeu9ri ends 10/1
http://woobox.com/sdfoup/jeu9ws ends 9/30
http://woobox.com/pfmjys/jeu9zo ends 9/30
http://woobox.com/a9rjyk/jeua4h ends 10/1
1http://woobox.com/vbp4b8/jeuacv ends 9/30
http://flairjbl.com/giveaway/campking/?token=s9VAzAFIvo6a ends in 1 week.
http://woobox.com/w9pwk4/jeub10 ends 11/30
http://woobox.com/bq78sw/jeub41 ends 10/17
I may add some instagram posts in here later too!
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Halloween sweeps around the net and more!!
Here are some additional sweeps that I've found around the net. The holidays always bring joy and fun. Enjoy these sweepstakes, and good luck. I will also post my group, pinterest and twitter so you can follow me as well!
This is my facebook sweepstakes group. Please answer the three questions. and come in and enjoy!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/399103947098681/
SWEEPS
http://woobox.com/ducfk7/jeiil3 ends 10/13 some sweet treats
http://woobox.com/4t2vju/jeij3r ends sept 30
http://woobox.com/852dqd/jeijmj ends 10/8
http://woobox.com/utggmc/jeik64 ends 11/8
http://woobox.com/65af9s/jdnnxb ends 10/1
http://woobox.com/p2rp66/jeilg5 ends 9/30
https://wn.nr/P2HZ35 ends in one month
https://wn.nr/NhKXVb 10 days left
http://upvir.al/ref/I9311187 55 days left
https://wn.nr/4SBsJx 4 days left
Here is my pinterest page. I have a giveaway board and a sweepstakes board.
USE THEM!!!
https://www.pinterest.com/mom4abb/
http://englandexplore.com/giveaways/fortune-mason-giveaway/?lucky=1545 9 days left
This is my facebook sweepstakes group. Please answer the three questions. and come in and enjoy!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/399103947098681/
SWEEPS
http://woobox.com/ducfk7/jeiil3 ends 10/13 some sweet treats
http://woobox.com/4t2vju/jeij3r ends sept 30
http://woobox.com/852dqd/jeijmj ends 10/8
http://woobox.com/utggmc/jeik64 ends 11/8
http://woobox.com/65af9s/jdnnxb ends 10/1
http://woobox.com/p2rp66/jeilg5 ends 9/30
https://wn.nr/P2HZ35 ends in one month
https://wn.nr/NhKXVb 10 days left
http://upvir.al/ref/I9311187 55 days left
https://wn.nr/4SBsJx 4 days left
Here is my pinterest page. I have a giveaway board and a sweepstakes board.
USE THEM!!!
https://www.pinterest.com/mom4abb/
http://englandexplore.com/giveaways/fortune-mason-giveaway/?lucky=1545 9 days left
Sunday, September 17, 2017
My review of Baked Ziti:
Well my family ate the hell out of this meal. I paired it with sauteed zucchini and tomatoes. It
could have been better. My sauce did not come out like it should. I don't know if I need to
add less fluid or not. Maybe read the instructions better.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/171488698295573981/
Next time it will be better! It is a filling casserole, and I definitely needed more cheese. It
needed more flavor for me. So I think I will make sure my sauce has more flavor
and thicker.
could have been better. My sauce did not come out like it should. I don't know if I need to
add less fluid or not. Maybe read the instructions better.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/171488698295573981/
Next time it will be better! It is a filling casserole, and I definitely needed more cheese. It
needed more flavor for me. So I think I will make sure my sauce has more flavor
and thicker.
New Awesome Sweeps for you!
Don't delay in entering these. Some are over in 2 weeks, some may be longer. I will try to put
out expiration dates for you. I am also on facebook, reddit, twitter, pinterest, and have a group
on facebook for sweeps. I will post those links as well in case you'd like to follow me.
https://sleepopolis.com/blog/giveaways/voila-mattress-choose-size/?lucky=7919 ends in 18 days
from today.
http://cookinglyfe.com/giveaway/ultimate-instant-pot-starter-kit/?token=wFvUOUgdmmad ends in 20 days.
http://pristinaskincare.com/giveaway/enter-to-win-a-clarisonic-mia-2-2-speed-sonic-facial-cleansing-brush-system-169/?token=rqzUUKXoAFXX ends in 5 days from today.
http://swee.ps/DTBdkQLaO ends in 2 weeks from today. 6 winners!!!
https://wn.nr/P2sFxy winner gets to choose console. 106 days left 2 winners!
http://bit.ly/2x5Y5T1 this one ends in 4 days. september 22nd
https://wn.nr/sZyPjS 47 colors to choose from. 3 winners. 83 days to enter
http://woobox.com/tnmw4w/je2od2 until 12-17-17
that is it for now. I will check some other places and post a new post or add to this one.
~~~Until next time~~~~
Carole
out expiration dates for you. I am also on facebook, reddit, twitter, pinterest, and have a group
on facebook for sweeps. I will post those links as well in case you'd like to follow me.
https://sleepopolis.com/blog/giveaways/voila-mattress-choose-size/?lucky=7919 ends in 18 days
from today.
http://cookinglyfe.com/giveaway/ultimate-instant-pot-starter-kit/?token=wFvUOUgdmmad ends in 20 days.
http://pristinaskincare.com/giveaway/enter-to-win-a-clarisonic-mia-2-2-speed-sonic-facial-cleansing-brush-system-169/?token=rqzUUKXoAFXX ends in 5 days from today.
http://swee.ps/DTBdkQLaO ends in 2 weeks from today. 6 winners!!!
https://wn.nr/P2sFxy winner gets to choose console. 106 days left 2 winners!
http://bit.ly/2x5Y5T1 this one ends in 4 days. september 22nd
https://wn.nr/sZyPjS 47 colors to choose from. 3 winners. 83 days to enter
http://woobox.com/tnmw4w/je2od2 until 12-17-17
that is it for now. I will check some other places and post a new post or add to this one.
~~~Until next time~~~~
Carole
Saturday, September 9, 2017
6 simple things women can do for themselves
We women are always on the go, and are always taking care of everyone else. So this blog entry is dedicated to ideas for MOM. As it is titled. I encourage all my readers, all 5 of you to comment with your ideas as well in the comments.
Read a book: Find your favorite kind. Go looking for one in your favorite book store, some are found in used book stores. If yours is an e book, find your favorite way to read it, and enjoy. Spend some time to wind down. Do it as your nightly routine.
Take a walk around the block or two: This is my favorite time of year, before fall actually occurs. It's not too hot, or cold. A leisurely walk can help clear the mind of worries or thoughts that have consumed us during our busy day. Take your companion, pet for a walk too. Perhaps he or she, can be your walking buddy. If you are into walking, find a group that walks in your neighborhood. Sometimes groups such as these can form on face book, and you won't have to look far for a walking buddy.
Exercise: Like walking around the block, this can help clear our minds. A little more time would be involved though. Go to a gym, or use your own exercise equipment. Not only does exercise relieve stress, help us socialize, (if we go to the gym), but it also helps exercise our minds as well.
Have a hobby: Develop one, two or three things you like to do, other than those mentioned above. Call it your "guilty pleasure." If that includes watching your favorite t.v. show, having an hour on your favorite streaming channel, such as netflix, or simply playing online bingo. Do it! Of course, double the fun and go out and play cards or bingo with friends.
Get a mani/pedi: nothing feels as good as feeling and being pampered! If your feet can tolerate a pedicure, why not pamper them? Our feet can be the most abused appendages on our body, especially for women. We walk barefoot, we wear flip flops, we wears heels, we are on our feet all day. Why not pamper them! Be good to our hands too!
Have a good soak! I love a good bubble bath, with a good book. Sometimes I get the jet streams going. There is nothing that helps my sore back then a nice hot bath. In fact, I may do just that. Relaxing is good brain exercise as is a cross word puzzle.
Relaxation lowers your blood pressure, stress, blood sugars and improves digestion. Taking a breather for yourself is going to help prevent depression, and improve memory just by giving those brain cells a moment!
I am going to go for my soak, relax take a nice hot soak, and improve my immune system all at the same time! I hope these suggestions help you, and comment below with some more!
Until next time~~~~~~
Read a book: Find your favorite kind. Go looking for one in your favorite book store, some are found in used book stores. If yours is an e book, find your favorite way to read it, and enjoy. Spend some time to wind down. Do it as your nightly routine.
Take a walk around the block or two: This is my favorite time of year, before fall actually occurs. It's not too hot, or cold. A leisurely walk can help clear the mind of worries or thoughts that have consumed us during our busy day. Take your companion, pet for a walk too. Perhaps he or she, can be your walking buddy. If you are into walking, find a group that walks in your neighborhood. Sometimes groups such as these can form on face book, and you won't have to look far for a walking buddy.
Exercise: Like walking around the block, this can help clear our minds. A little more time would be involved though. Go to a gym, or use your own exercise equipment. Not only does exercise relieve stress, help us socialize, (if we go to the gym), but it also helps exercise our minds as well.
Have a hobby: Develop one, two or three things you like to do, other than those mentioned above. Call it your "guilty pleasure." If that includes watching your favorite t.v. show, having an hour on your favorite streaming channel, such as netflix, or simply playing online bingo. Do it! Of course, double the fun and go out and play cards or bingo with friends.
Get a mani/pedi: nothing feels as good as feeling and being pampered! If your feet can tolerate a pedicure, why not pamper them? Our feet can be the most abused appendages on our body, especially for women. We walk barefoot, we wear flip flops, we wears heels, we are on our feet all day. Why not pamper them! Be good to our hands too!
Have a good soak! I love a good bubble bath, with a good book. Sometimes I get the jet streams going. There is nothing that helps my sore back then a nice hot bath. In fact, I may do just that. Relaxing is good brain exercise as is a cross word puzzle.
Relaxation lowers your blood pressure, stress, blood sugars and improves digestion. Taking a breather for yourself is going to help prevent depression, and improve memory just by giving those brain cells a moment!
I am going to go for my soak, relax take a nice hot soak, and improve my immune system all at the same time! I hope these suggestions help you, and comment below with some more!
Until next time~~~~~~
Monday, September 4, 2017
Sweepstakes to enter!
Trade, share, or just click! Try these four fun sweepstakes as we share and read each others blogs. I can't guarantee you'll win, but you won't if you don't enter! I've been doing sweepstakes on and off for 18 yrs, I enjoy it. This year I've met a whole new network of sweepstakes friends. I've shared some of the best sweeps today with you, and they won't expire for a few days. Good luck!
Click on link above. It is a gift basket, and it has several days left to enter
This is for a vac master sealer
several days left https://wn.nr/Z93qVh
http://woobox.com/nhur7d/jcmvy7 A cookbook, bag of potatoes and a crock pot! all through the month of September
Amazon HD and alexa. sweeps over in 6 days! http://bit.ly/2iZAHB9
http://queue.vip/BXoGy6c flying robot
Until next time~~~~~~~~~
Carole
Amazon HD and alexa. sweeps over in 6 days! http://bit.ly/2iZAHB9
http://queue.vip/BXoGy6c flying robot
Until next time~~~~~~~~~
Carole
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Chinese casserole
So I am getting time to do some blogging. No one would know this but I actually like cooking.
I don't always have time to cook because of my demanding job. My mom would joke with my
friends, and say "Carole can't cook anything that doesn't come out of a box." Thanks mom,
and don't get me started on what she used to say about my younger siblings, little do they know.
However, mom did give me some tips and recipes, one of her most favorite was Chinese
casserole. By the name of it, one would think it's chinese food. It isn't, it's american. The
recipe is below, and sorry I don't have any pics! My brother John loved this food. It's very
easy, and anyone can make it, I assure you.
ingredients
1 lb ground beef, pork or turkey ( I use pork hubby can't have beef)
2 cans cream of mushroom
rice ( you can use white or brown, your choice)
small onion
salt
pepper
celery (optional)
chow mein noodles ( for topping)
1. brown meat, and season with salt and pepper. I use kosher salt, but any salt will do.
2. chop small onion and add to meat. Chop celery and add to meat.
3. 3 cups of rice or more, you can decide how much rice to add. I cook the rice first.
4. add all ingredients into casserole dish. DO not add water to the soup.
Mix everything. Bake at 425 for 30 mins, and add chow mein noodles to top and bake for added 5 mins. Enjoy
so why do we put it in the oven, to bake it, make it and take it! Let me know how you like it.
Until next time~~~~
Carole
I don't always have time to cook because of my demanding job. My mom would joke with my
friends, and say "Carole can't cook anything that doesn't come out of a box." Thanks mom,
and don't get me started on what she used to say about my younger siblings, little do they know.
However, mom did give me some tips and recipes, one of her most favorite was Chinese
casserole. By the name of it, one would think it's chinese food. It isn't, it's american. The
recipe is below, and sorry I don't have any pics! My brother John loved this food. It's very
easy, and anyone can make it, I assure you.
ingredients
1 lb ground beef, pork or turkey ( I use pork hubby can't have beef)
2 cans cream of mushroom
rice ( you can use white or brown, your choice)
small onion
salt
pepper
celery (optional)
chow mein noodles ( for topping)
1. brown meat, and season with salt and pepper. I use kosher salt, but any salt will do.
2. chop small onion and add to meat. Chop celery and add to meat.
3. 3 cups of rice or more, you can decide how much rice to add. I cook the rice first.
4. add all ingredients into casserole dish. DO not add water to the soup.
Mix everything. Bake at 425 for 30 mins, and add chow mein noodles to top and bake for added 5 mins. Enjoy
so why do we put it in the oven, to bake it, make it and take it! Let me know how you like it.
Until next time~~~~
Carole
Friday, July 28, 2017
My blogging daughter
Hello blogging world! I just looked at my daughters blog It has many punctuation, grammar and spelling mistakes. However, I do not want to discourage my beautiful girl. She is determined to make her mark in this world, be an engineer, conquer the world. What mom wouldn't be happy with that? Certainly not this mom!
This is Becky, who is 15 and wants to be an engineer. Abby, my oldest is 18 and will be going to Joliet Junior College. She told me she is "grown" How many of you have heard this I am going to try and post more pictures of my "grown" kids. How come I can't get my "grown" kids to clean their rooms?
Now this is Abby with my two nieces, Katie and Samantha. Brings back good memories. They also told me they were "grown" at Abbys' ages.
3 beautiful girls here.
This was a couple years ago, when Becca was in the gnome play! She was on the front page of our local newspaper, The Herald. You can keep up with her blog, and it is called Becky bloggers. I have a blog about Abby too I haven't blogged in it in a long time, but I will catch up
Until next time~~~~~
Carole
This is Becky, who is 15 and wants to be an engineer. Abby, my oldest is 18 and will be going to Joliet Junior College. She told me she is "grown" How many of you have heard this I am going to try and post more pictures of my "grown" kids. How come I can't get my "grown" kids to clean their rooms?
Now this is Abby with my two nieces, Katie and Samantha. Brings back good memories. They also told me they were "grown" at Abbys' ages.
3 beautiful girls here.
This was a couple years ago, when Becca was in the gnome play! She was on the front page of our local newspaper, The Herald. You can keep up with her blog, and it is called Becky bloggers. I have a blog about Abby too I haven't blogged in it in a long time, but I will catch up
Until next time~~~~~
Carole
Sunday, January 29, 2017
6 Strategies to Help you Cope after Losing a Patient
6 Strategies to Help you Cope after Losing a Patient: Every profession comes with its share of stressful situations. But a missed deadline here or a difficult encounter with the boss there hardly compares to the heaviness that can set in when a nurse...
I put this article in here because I am a nurse. I believe all these points are relevant and helpful to new grads and nurses who have been in the field. Enjoy!
Until next time~~~~
Carole
I put this article in here because I am a nurse. I believe all these points are relevant and helpful to new grads and nurses who have been in the field. Enjoy!
Until next time~~~~
Carole
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Split Pea Soup
Definitely good with a red sangria wine.
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Split pea soup
Between you and I , I can never get my dried beans or peas softened by just soaking them over night. I soak over night, then I simmer for an hour or two the next day.
Ingredients you will need.
2 bags dry split pea
one small onion
4 stalks celery
thyme
salt
pepper
basil leaves
dry parsley
golden potatoes 8 to 10, and quarter for soup.
1/2 pot water
chopped ham from baked ham
start by soaking peas over night
then next day, simmer peas for 1 - hours
the next day empty water from peas, add half pot of water and boil
chop medium onion and 4 stalks celery. can add baby carrots if desired.
boil peas with water for 1 hour. add chopped celery, onion, potatoes and ham. Add seasonings to taste. I usually use 2 passes of each seasoning as the soup is boiling.
Cook until all veggies tender, serve and eat. My recipe is never the same!!!
Enjoy!!!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154949594782311&set=a.39012902310.47014.628327310&type=3&theater
Split pea soup
Between you and I , I can never get my dried beans or peas softened by just soaking them over night. I soak over night, then I simmer for an hour or two the next day.
Ingredients you will need.
2 bags dry split pea
one small onion
4 stalks celery
thyme
salt
pepper
basil leaves
dry parsley
golden potatoes 8 to 10, and quarter for soup.
1/2 pot water
chopped ham from baked ham
start by soaking peas over night
then next day, simmer peas for 1 - hours
the next day empty water from peas, add half pot of water and boil
chop medium onion and 4 stalks celery. can add baby carrots if desired.
boil peas with water for 1 hour. add chopped celery, onion, potatoes and ham. Add seasonings to taste. I usually use 2 passes of each seasoning as the soup is boiling.
Cook until all veggies tender, serve and eat. My recipe is never the same!!!
Enjoy!!!
Saturday, January 14, 2017
What do I need to know about home health?
I have been a nurse for 25 yrs, and this June it will be 26. I have worked many outlets; med surg, telemetry, er, all different ICUs, dobutamine clinic, long term, and home health. I have worked for many agencies in the 8 years that I have done home health. So what are the important aspects of home health should a family or individual look for?
In Illinois there are over 800 home health agencies in all counties. This explains why there is a pre claim law now in effect for Illinois. The main reason is fraud! So I will list the link to IDPH home health agency listing and you can start there. This is just for Illinois, your state may have their own listing. You can also go by referral. Talk to someone who has had home health. If your social worker is recommending home health, ask how much she knows about the company. If she doesn't call and ask questions. Here is the link to the IDPH home health agency listing
https://data.illinois.gov/Public-Health/IDPH-Home-Health-Agencies-Directory/h54t-6qsk
This site lists the county, phone number, license number and expiration date of their license. When you call the agency if you start on your own, the longer they have been open, the better they are sometimes.
Stability: How long have they been in existence? How many nurses do they employ? Do they have an on call NURSE? What are their hours? How does the patient contact someone in case of any emergency? Have they had any complaints? Are they Medicare certified? or Joint commission certified? If not what other certifications do they have, and do they plan on getting them soon? How long has the DON been with the business? What are the experience ranges of the nurses? With a stable company, there should be no problem in answering in any of these questions. If their brochure says they provide home health aides, or PT, then they should be able to do so.
Experience: How long have the owners of the company, owned it, and how much experience do they have in the area? Are they in home health, or are they a real estate mogul? Sometimes the owner of the agency has no idea about home health, or comes from another industry all together. How long has the Director of Nursing been a Director of Nursing? Has she been a Director of Nursing at other places? Is she there at the office full time. If not, who is? Important. Rules are that there has to be a nurse sitting in the office at all times. In my opinion, if you are a director of nursing, you should be full time, and in the office FULL TIME. Does she go on field assignments? How does she train her nurses?
Now you do not have to ask all these questions with your first phone call, but do ask! Ask questions, ask questions, ask questions. If you can't remember, write them down.
You should get a folder with the first evaluation of services. Usually it is the home health nurse who does the first visit, but policies and agencies may vary. In this folder is usually the business card of the director of nursing, a pamphlet, information on home safety, advance directives, flu and pneumonia vaccines, and a variety of other stuff. If you don't get a folder ask for it.
Also, home health companies can call and ask you if you want home health if you are a medicare recipient. This is legal. Be aware, you can not have 2 home health companies in the same house at the same time. This sometimes happens and is not the fault of the patient, but be aware it can happen. The patient can have a home maker from another agency, such as DORS or senior services. This is not the same as home health.
Your home health nurse, if she decides to do visits, must visit a minimum of once a week or if agreed with DON, every other week. Generally speaking, minimum is once a week. If your nurse misses visits without notice, call the agency. Sometimes missed visits due to illness or patient doctor visits are unavoidable, but the patient and nurse know why they are missed.
If the patient has trouble getting the supplies from the agency, ask questions. As of this writing, the home health company has to provide dressing change materials to the patient. Medicare does pay for this. Medicare does not pay for incontinence products.
If the patient has a complaint about the nurse or agency, take it up with the DON first, if not resolved call the home health hot line. This number should be pointed out to you in the first meeting with the nurse or PT, and is in the folder the patient receives.
This is alot of material to take in. Hopefully our health care system will let all that need home health get home health. Good luck, and if I can answer any questions, you can find me on instagram, facebook, here and twitter!
Until next time~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Carole
In Illinois there are over 800 home health agencies in all counties. This explains why there is a pre claim law now in effect for Illinois. The main reason is fraud! So I will list the link to IDPH home health agency listing and you can start there. This is just for Illinois, your state may have their own listing. You can also go by referral. Talk to someone who has had home health. If your social worker is recommending home health, ask how much she knows about the company. If she doesn't call and ask questions. Here is the link to the IDPH home health agency listing
https://data.illinois.gov/Public-Health/IDPH-Home-Health-Agencies-Directory/h54t-6qsk
This site lists the county, phone number, license number and expiration date of their license. When you call the agency if you start on your own, the longer they have been open, the better they are sometimes.
Stability: How long have they been in existence? How many nurses do they employ? Do they have an on call NURSE? What are their hours? How does the patient contact someone in case of any emergency? Have they had any complaints? Are they Medicare certified? or Joint commission certified? If not what other certifications do they have, and do they plan on getting them soon? How long has the DON been with the business? What are the experience ranges of the nurses? With a stable company, there should be no problem in answering in any of these questions. If their brochure says they provide home health aides, or PT, then they should be able to do so.
Experience: How long have the owners of the company, owned it, and how much experience do they have in the area? Are they in home health, or are they a real estate mogul? Sometimes the owner of the agency has no idea about home health, or comes from another industry all together. How long has the Director of Nursing been a Director of Nursing? Has she been a Director of Nursing at other places? Is she there at the office full time. If not, who is? Important. Rules are that there has to be a nurse sitting in the office at all times. In my opinion, if you are a director of nursing, you should be full time, and in the office FULL TIME. Does she go on field assignments? How does she train her nurses?
Now you do not have to ask all these questions with your first phone call, but do ask! Ask questions, ask questions, ask questions. If you can't remember, write them down.
You should get a folder with the first evaluation of services. Usually it is the home health nurse who does the first visit, but policies and agencies may vary. In this folder is usually the business card of the director of nursing, a pamphlet, information on home safety, advance directives, flu and pneumonia vaccines, and a variety of other stuff. If you don't get a folder ask for it.
Also, home health companies can call and ask you if you want home health if you are a medicare recipient. This is legal. Be aware, you can not have 2 home health companies in the same house at the same time. This sometimes happens and is not the fault of the patient, but be aware it can happen. The patient can have a home maker from another agency, such as DORS or senior services. This is not the same as home health.
Your home health nurse, if she decides to do visits, must visit a minimum of once a week or if agreed with DON, every other week. Generally speaking, minimum is once a week. If your nurse misses visits without notice, call the agency. Sometimes missed visits due to illness or patient doctor visits are unavoidable, but the patient and nurse know why they are missed.
If the patient has trouble getting the supplies from the agency, ask questions. As of this writing, the home health company has to provide dressing change materials to the patient. Medicare does pay for this. Medicare does not pay for incontinence products.
If the patient has a complaint about the nurse or agency, take it up with the DON first, if not resolved call the home health hot line. This number should be pointed out to you in the first meeting with the nurse or PT, and is in the folder the patient receives.
This is alot of material to take in. Hopefully our health care system will let all that need home health get home health. Good luck, and if I can answer any questions, you can find me on instagram, facebook, here and twitter!
Until next time~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Carole
Saturday, January 7, 2017
My 100 day commitment
So as most of you know, we went to Disney world, and did alot of walking. At least Becky and I did. Abby was in a wheelchair, in which we pushed her, and Chuck in a motorized chair. Abby didn't and wouldn't have the endurance to do all the parks because of her heart defect, and Chuck has arthritis in both hips so bad he just couldn't. He did walk some, which actually is very good for him and his arthritis. Believe it or not.
We think we lost weight. I don't know for sure but we think we did. On that note, I have decided that I am going to commit myself to 100 days in the gym! I am committed. What do I have to loose? Hopefully weight, right? I was inspired by a gal on facebook, and figured if she could do it, so could I. After all, I managed Disney World. So, today, January 7th will be my 2nd day in a row at the gym. I will keep you informed and may include a pic and/or video. If I can figure that out.
Until next time.
~~~~~~Carole~~~~~~~
We think we lost weight. I don't know for sure but we think we did. On that note, I have decided that I am going to commit myself to 100 days in the gym! I am committed. What do I have to loose? Hopefully weight, right? I was inspired by a gal on facebook, and figured if she could do it, so could I. After all, I managed Disney World. So, today, January 7th will be my 2nd day in a row at the gym. I will keep you informed and may include a pic and/or video. If I can figure that out.
Until next time.
~~~~~~Carole~~~~~~~
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