I spent a couple of hours yesterday with Verizon Wireless checking out cell phones and adding my mother-in-law to our family share plan. You see, she has had a cell phone for a number of years, originally purchased by one sister-in-law and, most recently, paid monthly by another sister-in-law. Well, due to unforseen circumstances, my mother-in-law’s cell phone service was placed on hold and, for the past couple of months, she’s been without service. This wouldn’t be a big deal, but she uses her cell phone to make long distance calls to save on her landline bill. So, we decided to add her to our plan.
I actually started this process a couple of weeks ago and checked out several different phones including the Verizonwireless Storm . I had recently purchased my own new cell phone, so I did have some idea of what was available. I just knew I was needing a very simple phone for a woman that doesn’t do well with too many buttons or too much technology. In other words, the ATT Blackberry Bold which offers all kinds of fantastic features would have been great for me, but too difficult for my MIL to handle. She really just needed the most basic of phones and didn’t need any extra features. My own phone that I recently purchased is very similar to the Sprint Instinct phone which has been being advertised quite heavily lately. But, I knew the touch screen would not be such a good thing for my MIL.
To make sure that not only was I getting her the right phone, but that it was at the right price, and because this is a long term commitment for us, I needed to compare cell phone deals . In the end, I think I got her the perfect phone. It does have a camera in it, but we’re not going to tell her that, it would just intimidate her! It’s a simple flip phone that looks very similar to the one she’s had for years and I think she’ll be happy with it. We’ll be giving it to her next week when we see her for Thanksgiving, it will be her Christmas present and she can begin using it right away.
I really have no idea why this project is taking me so dang long, but it is. I had planned on finishing this last week, but just didn’t get it done.
This is my Countdown to Christmas project, designed by Nancy Halverson. I have been working on it for several weeks and hope to finish it this week, for sure! I must admit, I did create 4 tote bags during the last few weeks as well and had to set this project aside while I was doing that.
Last week I managed to get all but one of the hanging loops sewn onto each individual block, I was one short and need to make that loop. I also have the backs sewn on all but 5 of the 13 blocks. So, once I make the last loop, I can get it sewn on and finish sewing the backs on the remaining blocks. Finally, I’ll be able to quilt around all of the applique and these will be done, just in time to begin counting down the days until Christmas.
So, if you don’t see me here, you’ll know I’m at my sewing machine.
It’s been 12 years since I had to wear maternity clothes and I have to say, they are so much cuter now than they were 12 years ago! They’re very fashionable and trendy while still maintaining the comfort and functionality that maternity clothes need to have.
Look at this super cute dress! It doesn’t even look like a maternity dress! I can assure you that nothing this cute was available when I was pregnant! This dress is strapless and has a back zipper with a satin bow that ties in the front. Slight a-line cut makes it flattering on everybody. Due maternity has so many pretty dresses as well as casual attire for expecting women. The also carry their very own Due Designs. They carry tops, bottoms, dresses and activewear plus all the accessories you could ever need. In addition, Due Maternity also carries clothing and items needed for the nursing mom, skin care for mom and baby as well as diaper bags of all types.
If you know someone who is pregnant, Due Maternity is a great place to shop for gifts for the mom to be or for yourself. Right now, you can use code “BLOG1″ at checkout to receive free shipping on your order for the holidays.
If you’re currently pregnant, Due Maternity has a gift registry so you can let your friends and family know exactly what you want and they can then take advantage of the free shipping offer!
Women are naturally beautiful when they’re pregnant, their clothes should accentuate that, not cover it up.
My daughter is so excited, only a few more days until Twilight is released in movie theaters! She is planning to see the movie come hell or highwater! Guess I better plan on taking her.
She has read the first two books in the series and has the third book on her Christmas wish list. This is a movie trailer so we can all get our fill of Edward, the hot vampire, and Twilight.
The elections are over and the country now seems to be looking forward to “change”. No matter which way you voted, I think everyone believes our country needs to see some sort of changes made. Our economy has been spiraling downward and the housing market is on the decline around most of the country. Personally, we’ve seen our retirement savings evaporate and the value of our home go down. We are definitely anxious about what the future holds.
With the stock market the way it is right now, it’s a scary time to invest any money and yet, the economy really needs money to be pumped into it in order for it to start its recovery. Rebuilding of America might be just what we need to help get us all back on track. With just $25, which is less than the cost of a dinner out, everyday people just like us can make a safe, FDIC insured investment that will help rebuild our communities.
Each and every $25 investment will be put together and the funds will then be used to get construction loans back enabling the construction, jobs and completion of very worthwhile projects that lost funding. Besides rebuilding, this investment has a goal to provide maximum return on investment. The investment in FDIC insured certificate of deposits, what could be safer than that? If you’re interested, and have a desire to be socially responsible, be sure to check it out.
