Jewelry in Candles

Do you like jewelry? Do you like candles or wax tarts? Well, how about jewelry inside the candles? Jewelry in Candles is an awesome company that sells candles and tarts, they have a ton of scents to pick from. The best part is that each package of tarts and each candle has a surprise piece of jewelry inside! The customer gets to decide if they want a necklace, earrings or ring. With the rings you can choose the size. Soon the customer will be able to choose a bracelet as well. Once your package arrives and you begin to burn the candle or tart you will discover a small foil package. That package will have your piece of jewelry inside. You can even become a Jewelry in Candles representative today for FREE! This promotion ends today June 13, 2014 so if you'd like to become a rep hurry up! It's easy and FREE! Just check out my webpage https://www.jewelryincandles.com/store/candles_by_amanda

Fundraiser

After discussing with several friends the trouble I am going to have the next few months buying textbooks for my Master's program several suggested I do an online fundraiser. They said they knew all kinds of people who were doing them for all types of causes. So after looking at a few stories and different fundraising sites, I decided why not give it a try. I will still continue to look for work and by no means use this as my only method for buying my books. If anyone is interested the link is http://fnd.us/c/fiBL1/sh/62xv26   Feel free to share it with anyone you think might be interested. For those that donate, or even for those that look and pass the word along I am grateful. I hope you are all having a lovely Wednesday and I will post a new blog soon.

Time Marches On

I cannot believe it is already March, it seems like the year is just flying by! Archer is 19 months old now, and it is so amazing watching him grow and learn. Sometimes I do get teary-eyed at the thought of my little boy, not being so little anymore. He has come so far though, and I am very proud of him. His most recent milestone occurred on Saturday March 1, 2014 when he had his very first hair cut. He was not pleased with the process, but his stylist did a great job and he looks adorable.

After graduating with my bachelor's degree back in November I finally received my official transcripts in the mail yesterday. I cannot wait for my diploma to arrive in the mail, although I am told that could be another two months at least. I find that ridiculous, but I will wait patiently to be able to hang it on my wall!

I applied for my Master's program and I will begin on March 25th. I am very excited but also terribly nervous. I hope that deciding to continue my education will not be a regrettable decision. The amount of debt for student loans is scary and that is what makes me doubt my decision. I would feel better if I had some type of income of my own. Matt works very hard to provide for us, but I would like to be able to help us financially as well. If anyone knows of anything hiring in my area, or something I could do online please message me.

Commercialized Holidays

So I have been hearing and seeing people the last few days talking about how much they either love or hate Valentine's Day. Those who have someone special in their lives and have plans to at least share some time with that special someone usually enjoy Valentine's Day and are not often heard speaking ill of it. Those who do not have a partner, or are not going to see their partner or obtain material gifts are often the ones who speak ill of the holiday. I personally think that Valentine's Day was created as a way for companies to make money off of the consumer. With that said I do have a husband that I love, and while many years we have not given gifts that does not mean we do not love one another. Each day in the little things we show that love. Love is not something that happens once a year, and it is not something that should only be shown once a year. No matter what your situation is, find love in those around you and do not be afraid to let them know you love them. All too often we keep our feelings to ourselves only to regret unspoken words when those we love are gone, and we never told them how we felt, or did not tell them often enough.

While I no have fancy Valentine's Day plans, I have something even better. I have two valentines who love me each day of the year, my husband and my son <3 p="">

It's me again!

Wow, I cannot believe how long it has been since my last update. I often think about what I want to post, but then I never make it on here to post. I finally have a laptop again after mine gave out a few months ago. I thought a few times about posting from my Nook Tablet, but I am awful at typing on those touch screen keyboards. So now that I finally have a laptop again, I am hoping I can find the time to update more often. Archer has made so much progress since I last posted. I am hoping by updating my blog more often, I can also help keep a record of his milestones so that he can look back and read about them someday. He turned 18 months old on Jan 29th and went for his 18 month check up on Feb 4th. He weighed in at 20lbs 8.8oz! He is also 30.25 inches tall. He is still very small for his age, but he is finally on the growth charts and we are very proud of that. He still has some trouble with congenital muscle disorder, but he is able to crawl, walk and run now! He literally goes from the time he wakes up, until he falls asleep. Most days he does not even have a nap. His vocabulary is excellent, I can think of at least 40 words off the top of my head that he can say. He is still not wanting to feed himself and hates to get anything on his hands, but we are working on that. He eats like a champion though and has not refused anything we have given him. I hope he does not become a picky eater later in life.

In the past I often posted about school, well I am proud to say November 11, 2013 brought the completion of my bachelor's degree! I am so proud of myself for sticking with it and finishing. I never thought I would go to college, much less graduate with a 3.99 GPA and the highest honors given by my school. It would be nice if those in my life acknowledged by accomplishment, but at least I am proud of myself and Matt and Archer are proud of me. Several online friends have congratulated me and that means the world to me, because I know they care.

I am not sure what else to update with. Is there anyone out there hoping that I will update?