An Iowa Mom

Just A Giggle Or Two

I don't usually ever share jokes or funnies that come through my inbox.  I receive tons, and always enjoy them ... but for some reason I'm just not a passer-oner.  Call me a scrooge like that, I don't know.

But, recently two made me laugh out loud.  I don't know if it's because they are truly funny, or if I'm just slowly becoming delirious - okay, MORE DELIRIOUS than I already was - due to being stuck inside this house of mine with four kids over the span of three long ass days.

Regardless, I am feeling the urge to share them with you.  If you don't think they're funny ... well, then don't laugh.  I'm just sayin'.

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After it was graded the child brought it home, she returned to school the next day with

the following note attached:

Dear Ms. Davis,

I want to be very clear on my child's illustration.  It is NOT of me on a dance pole on a stage in a strip joint.  I work at Home Depot and had commented to my daughter how much money we made in the recent snowstorm.  This photo is of me selling a shovel.

Mrs. Harrington

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Real Christmas Decor ...

"Good news is that I truly out did myself this year with my Christmas decorations. The bad news is that I had to take him down after 2 days. I had more people come screaming up to my house than ever. Great stories. But two things made me take it down.

First, the cops advised me that it would cause traffic accidents as they almost wrecked when they drove by.

Second, a 55 year old lady grabbed the 75 pound ladder almost killed herself putting it against my house and didn't realize it was fake until she climbed to the top (she was not happy. By the way, she was one of many people who attempted to do that. My yard couldn't take it either. I have more than a few tire tracks where people literally drove up my yard."

WIN BIG! YOU DECIDE HOW BIG!

Okay, who doesn't like Tupperware?

Seriously?  Who doesn't?

This time of year, every year, I fall in love with it over and over again.  All the new things, in the new colors ... that are perfect for entertaining all the friends we'll have over this summer.  Or holding all the quick meals I'll prepare before we run off to ball games.  Or that I'll just slip into my bedroom and night and cuddle with.  Yeah, I really love Tupperware.

I hate to rope people into coming to a party and feeling obligated to purchase something.  It's a feeling I hate and I refuse to do it.  So, when a friend asked me to host a party, I half heartedly agreed ... to a book party. 

Then I found out about this new "online party" thing.  I knew it was something I could definitely do.  It was right up my alley and I was actually excited.  Since I consider you all my friends ... you are all invited.

But there's more!

Here is the good part for you!  In lieu of having my new "contest" this month, I'm going to offer a contest of sorts via a Tupperware party.  Here's the deal:

If you order any Tupperware from my party using THIS LINK, you will be entered into the contest.   You'll have until Wednesday, the 14th.   On that day, I will choose a winner using a random number generator and that person will receive a check for their entire purchase price, making their order FREE, IN ADDITION to a $50.00 gift certificate for more Tupperware.  Email me to book your own party, and I'll enter your name in for the drawing TWICE.

If you place an order, let me know what struck your fancy.  I have a little somethin' somethin' for each and every order placed ... so everyone is actually a winner!

You only have until Wednesday, so let's GO SHOPPING!  You'll also find some great specials below!

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It's not listed above, but I'm getting the "Insulated Tumbler w/ Dripless Straw Seal", as it will be perfect for the baseball & football games we attend.  Perfect for my pop or tea that I bring along to the games. You might like it too! Just type in Insulated Tumbler when you get to the Tupperware Site.

What is your favorite piece of Tupperware ... and why?

Finally Selected

My youngest daughter has finally gotten off of me and I was able to select a winner for the prize on my Double Digits post.  I used a generator at Random.org

And the generator says ...

Random Integer Generator Here are your random numbers: 3 Timestamp: 2008-03-26 14:55:04 UTC

That means ... Kellyn ... YOU ARE THE WINNER!

Now, of course, because Molly has been ill, I haven't been able to do the shopping required to collect the items I wanted to share, but we have our trip planned tomorrow and the prize will be mailed on Friday. 

Come on, it took me two days to choose the winner, did you really expect that I'd have the prize???  You all really need to get to know me better.

I'll give everyone a peek at what is being sent tomorrow.

Kellyn, send me an email and let me know where to send your goodies.

Thanks again to all who participated. 

An Iowa Party

If you're here via the Ultimate Blog party ... Welcome To An Iowa Mom.  I'm super glad you stopped by.  I know that you have a ton of Blog Parties to head to, so I'll just tell you a little bit about me, my family and my blog and then let you subscribe for updates over there ------> and then you can come back and visit me again, when you have more time to stay awhile.  Deal?

Great!

About me? 

Hmmmm.  I live in Iowa.  And I'm a Mom.  DUH - I wasn't just making up the title An Iowa Mom to look good.  HA!  We all know how EVERYONE wants to live in Iowa, where we receive over 60 inches of snow and ice and it's still 10 degrees in March.  EVERYONE wants to endure that with four kids.  Any woman would find this to be a dream come true.  Right?

No?

Shoot, I must have made a wrong turn somewhere.  Darn it.

I'm just kidding. 

I do like my kids ... sometimes. 

And I do love to live in Iowa ... in the summer.

Those kids of mine that I mentioned, are:

• Jake - age 9, AKA SPONGEBOB
• Drew - age 7, MY BOY WITH THE BIGGEST HEART
• Emily - age 4, MY WISE BEYOND HER YEARS GIRL
• Molly - age 2, MY ANGEL <cough>yeahright</cough>
• Big Daddy, WE CAN'T FORGET BIG BIG DADDY, CAN WE?

I know, I know ... you have to run.  Have to make the rounds.  Be a good party goer.  Maybe I'll see you out and about.

Don't forget to come back when you have more time.  I'd love to have you.  And, let me know where I can find you and I'll be sure to stop by.

Have fun!

My prize choices are:  #59, 55, 60, 117, 140, 7, 8, 100, 20, 9, 70, 81

I'd Never Miss A Party

It's happening again this year and you'd better bet your bottom dollar that I wouldn't miss it.  Last year I found some great blogs by participating and this year I'm hoping for the same.  Plus, you can win prizes!

Wanna come with me?  You can!  I don't want to go alone.

Come on!

I Don't Want To Brag Or Anything, But ...

I won the giveaway over at Iowa Geek.  Yup, I did. 

<tongue out>  <thumbs in cheeks with fingers waving> 

Naaa Na Naaa Naa Naaaaaaaa Na. 

</tongue out>  </thumbs in cheeks with fingers waving>

CRAP - I've been hanging out with my girls too long.  Sorry about that.  Just for giggles though, how many of you just stuck your tongue out and put your thumbs against your cheek waving your fingers around?

That's what I thought.

So anyway.  I WON!  Whoo Hooo.  I'm so excited.  First I win some great books over at The Bean Blog in December ... and now this.  I am one lucky girl, I tell ya. 

Who Wouldn't Wanna Be Me? 

Oh, just got a flash of Keith Urban singing and playing that guitar of his ... hold on ... whew.  He is sure HOT.

Okay ... seriously, I won.  And the package arrived yesterday in the mail.  It is wonderful.  Check it out:

Papers, stickers, stamps, ink pads, ribbons, a handmade photo card/album, set to make gift boxes ... CHOCOLATE.  GODIVA CHOCOLATE. 

Oh wait, I was serious when I said I didn't want to brag.  But ...

Iowa Geek holds a contest like this every single month.  So remember, next time I tell you to get over there and enter ... you should.   

My Bloggy Giveaway

UPDATE:  The winner of the giveaway has been chosen.

Drum Roll? 

ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba

WHITNEY!!

Whitney does not have a blog, so I have contacted her by email.  If she does not respond to me by 5pm tomorrow (Saturday), I will have the kids choose another winner.

Wow!  1548 entries.  Thanks for a great response!  Guess it wasn't so boring afterall, huh?  I hope you will all come and visit again.  And again.  And again.

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I'm boring.  Let's say it all together ... BBBBOOOORRRRIIINNGGG!

I had big plans for this giveaway.  There were so many things I had planned to make and share with all of you. 

However, even though I had big plans ... I also had four kids.  And frankly, that is the reason why my giveaway is so:

In unison now:  B-O-R-I-N-G!

But let's look on the bright side ... I'll have another giveaway really soon, really really soon, with more unique prizes.  So, be sure to check back!  You can easily subscribe to my blog using the form or button right over there.  OVER THERE  ----->  See it?

On to more important things  ...  I am indeed participating in the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival, I am giving away YOUR CHOICE of:

$25 gift card to Target
(who in the world COULDN'T use one of these) OR

$25 Gift Card To Barnes & Noble
(I know a lot of you have reading as a part of your New Year's resolution)

All you have to do to win is leave me a comment on this post.  I will choose a winner on Friday, Feb. 1st at 5pm CST.  Winner will be chosen by my favorite child ... that day.  Sorry, I won't know who that is, until Friday ... at 5pm.  But I promise, it will be one of mine.  Maybe.

Good Luck.

I know you are making your rounds through all the giveaways, but when you get a chance, stop back in here at An Iowa Mom, I'd love to have you visit, anytime.