Sunday

No One Dances To Bullying - Midnight Clear

December 16, 2018 family , music 12 comments

This news is just horrible.
I remember when my daughter was 6yrs old and she was being bullied by a fourth grader and her sister on the bus and at school.

This girl went so far as to tell my son who was in 3rd grade (8 years old) at the time, that he should kill his sister!!!
I went to the school hot foot. They weren't being serious! But I knew how serious these things are.
And I intended to go to the police and even higher if they didn't do something about it.

My kids were raised to let me know what was going on. We talk about it all. And my daughter told me immediately what was happening and I saw the progression and realized it wasn't just kids being dumb.

The asst. principal even went so far as telling my daughter, that she didn't have to tell her mother everything!!!! OMG y'all.

But mine ended differently. It still hurts. My little baby girl shouldn't have had to go through that. No child should! I can only imagine the pain for this mother! Children can be cruel!

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Merry Christmas y'all!

Welcome to today's music. Five years and going strong! I hope Monday find you with a smile and music to begin your week with light steps.

I'm always coming to visit everyone on the linky so don't worry if I'm a bit late!

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Colette is a busy mom of 2 kids focusing solely on being a mom. She hails from the Caribbean and now balances the full life of being a SAHM and dabbling in odd jobs to help around the home. She enjoys sharing her memories, hopes, food, travel, entertainment, and product experiences on her blog. Please read my disclosure
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Friday

Gift The Fossil - Gen 4 Venture HR Smartwatch 40mm Stainless Steel - #Fossilstyle #Ad

December 14, 2018 Blog Campaign and Social Media , Fashion and Beauty , review 3 comments

There are those people who always have their phone as an appendage. I am not one of them and sometimes it gets me in anxious trouble.

Everyone wants a response and there is so much to do and all I want sometimes is to not have to type in my password.

It's a phone, you have to carry it.

However, when you wear a watch, it's normal and free. Especially when you are wearing the Fossil - Gen 4 Venture HR Smartwatch 40mm Stainless Steel - Rose Gold!

This watch is stylish, elegant, beautiful and can be worn well equally with any office wardrobe or exercise outfit! Now that's sporty blending well with fashion!

When I take my kids to their after school activities, I usually get to run around the complex for my exercise and I'm usually monitored by my phone in a backpack. Now I use the Fossil smartwatch and it's so easy to keep track and data syncs easily with my android phone.
When I get a call, I can quickly see who it is and send a quick response without having to rummage through my backpack for my phone. Too bad I can't answer a call on my watch also!! Now that would be something else eh!

The only problem with this watch is that I will need to resize the bands to fit my wrist. :(

This wearable can do almost anything you want it to do: heart rate sensor for monitoring, work out tracking by GPS which works with third-party fitness apps, phone notifications, Google pay wallet, swim-proof and even customizable and personalized watch faces to select from!

If you are looking at a budget you can get deals between $250 to $275 more or less, depending on which stores would have certain sales and specials.

Setup:
Too easy! I really did not have any hiccups setting it up at all. Just follow the plug, charge and use the information!

Favorite features:
I remember purchasing an armband so that I could record my steps with my phone, so I didn't have to constantly hold it in my hand. The band didn't fit. So imagine the delight in simply wearing a watch that monitors your exercises and also your heart rate a the same time while syncing the data to your phone! LOVE! 💓💓

This Fossil women's smartwatch communicates with both iPhone and Android smartphones for easy data collection.

Notifications
Bluetooth® technology to connect to your phone. When a notification or alert arrives, a gentle buzz lets you know right away.

Microphone
Use the built-in microphone to do a variety of tasks on your smartwatch using just your voice.

Weather

Activity tracking
You move and it tracks steps, distance and calories burned.

Multiple Time Zones
Keep track of the local time and the time in another part of the world.

Untethered GPS
Leave your phone behind. Use untethered GPS to track your run's distance (and play your stored music) on your watch.

Calendar alerts

Never miss a meeting, party or event again with reminder alerts sent right to your wrist.

Stopwatch

Track your laps and time races with stopwatch mode.

Swim-proof

Wash your hands, jump into the shower or hit the pool without fear. Your smartwatch will be safe and sound.

Make every minute matter with smart help and health coaching, from the convenience of your wrist.
Proactive Help From the Google Assistant: Keeps you ahead of your day with proactive, personalized help from Google Assistant, even before you ask.

Maximizes Your Time: Get more done and maximize your time with more glanceable, easy to manage notifications, with smart replies to respond quickly on the go.

Makes it easier to be healthy with the Google Fit app’s two new activity trackers—Heart Points and Move Minutes—which were designed in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the World Health Organization. These evidence-based metrics measure activity intensity, and smarter health coaching makes your fitness goals more achievable by motivating you to stay active throughout your day, every day.

Other features:
Automatic time zones

Customizable Dials
Match your watch to your mood or personal style and swap your dial whenever you want. The choices are endless.

Social watch faces
Make your own dial by personalizing select watch faces with your favorite Facebook or Instagram photos.

Customizable buttons
Control your music, check the date and more. Assign the functions you use most to your buttons.

Rapid Charge
You won't have to take your smartwatch off for long to charge it up—get up to 80% in one hour with rapid charging.

Control your music

LED Flashlight
Illuminate the interior of a carryall or small area with the LED flashlight.

Connectivity
Your wearable is compatible with Android and iOS smartphones, specifically with Android OS 4.4+ (excluding Go edition) or iOS 9.3+. All devices have Bluetooth® 4.1 Low Energy and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.

Google Pay
Never get caught without your wallet again. Use your watch to make payments almost anyplace you can use a credit card.

Music storage
Store music and apps directly on the watch so you can leave your phone at home.

Heart-rate tracking

From running to yoga (and more), this smartwatch measures heart rate automatically during a workout.

Customizable watchstraps

Match your Fossil Smartwatch to your look in seconds with interchangeable straps.

Alarm

Set an alarm for wake-ups and workouts (and every reminder in between).

Wireless Syncing

Automatically syncs to your phone so you can keep tabs on your activity and notifications without ever pushing a button.

And all of this right there on your wrist! Now that's a gift! Get one! Give one!

Disclaimer: All posts must include the following disclaimer: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product.

Colette is a busy mom of 2 kids focusing solely on being a mom. She hails from the Caribbean and now balances the full life of being a SAHM and dabbling in odd jobs to help around the home. She enjoys sharing her memories, hopes, food, travel, entertainment, and product experiences on her blog. Please read my disclosure
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Monday

Updating The Musical Eye

December 10, 2018 Blog hop , family , music , My Life 4 comments

I've had two appointments with the retina specialist.
My eyes have healthy strength and the one good eye has good vision with glasses.

There are things in my eye and he mentions going in and doing another surgery to clean those out or just watching it and see if it gets worse or become bothersome to see.
As always I opt for the wait and see, after all, I just had a surgery on my eye earlier in the year.

So while there is quite a bit of floating things in my eye, much different from what was there before, I'll adjust. I can already feel my brain adjusting.
And I just have to remind myself not to bat at or try to catch the thing beside me. No. It's not a bug Colette, it's a floaty!
It's life.

Now to attend to this lawsuit coming up next week.

Thank you for praying for me. I really appreciate it. *HUGS*

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Welcome to today's music. Five years and going strong! I hope Monday find you with a smile and music to begin your week with light steps.

I'm always coming to visit everyone on the linky so don't worry if I'm a bit late!

This time conductors are dong the selections for a month! EVERY OTHER WEEK we have a FREEBIE!

Don't forget to visit the spotlight dancer in the #1 spot. Soon it might be your turn. And also Sign Our 4M's Social Network Help Linky!

Thank you for visiting and I'll visit you soon!

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Marie @XmasDolly

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Colette @JamericanSpice

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Cathy - Curious as a Cathy

Alana! @ Ramblin with AM

Michelle - @Naila Moon

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Saturday

Thank Thee For Thy Love So Pure And Free

December 08, 2018 family , music , My Life 4 comments

December is shaping up to look quite busy and might be a tad overwhelming. I'm trying to drag my feet slowly and try not to accept too much on my plate, but when you have kids, life plots.

And I have or might have a possible court appearance if the other party doesn't settle. It's a car accident. They hit us so hard that if we weren't in our truck, we would have died. They were also in a truck.
The driver has settled, however I was shocked to learn that it's the passenger who is suing us. God help us. We already have not even enough to buy groceries weekly. Life eh. Life. Ahh I tell you, life.

But there will always be much to be thankful for.

I believe if sometimes I have the human support that I need, I'd respond better to the oncoming things, I find that these days, I tend to not respond too well. I'm worn down emotionally from having to keep strong through so much for so long.

Anyway, this song has been on my mind for a while. I haven't heard it in years and just so wanted to hear it again. I hope it blesses you!

Welcome to today's music. Five years and going strong! I hope Monday find you with a smile and music to begin your week with light steps.

I'm always coming to visit everyone on the linky so don't worry if I'm a bit late!

This time conductors are dong the selections for a month! EVERY OTHER WEEK we have a FREEBIE!

Don't forget to visit the spotlight dancer in the #1 spot. Soon it might be your turn. And also Sign Our 4M's Social Network Help Linky!

Thank you for visiting and I'll visit you soon!

Hosts:

Marie @XmasDolly

Cohost:

Colette @JamericanSpice

Stacy @Stacy Uncorked

Cathy - Curious as a Cathy

Alana! @ Ramblin with AM

Michelle - @Naila Moon

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Steps:

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Friday

End Game

December 07, 2018 Entertainment , Movies No comments

When I watched The Infinity war, I have to tell you, I was quite upset at the ending, but I was glad that they actually surprised me. And it was an unsettling movie too because it made me think of the rapture.

Now I know some of y'all have no idea what the rapture is, but I say; just read you, some Revelations!

Peter's end was even more heartbreaking because I believe that is how people feel when they know they are dying and they aren't ready to leave.

So it's good to see that perhaps they will make me happy with a continuation of a resolution to evil. Yes you Thanos boy, you evil alright :)

So see the new trailer coming:
What do you think? Do you watch the Marvel movies?

Thursday

His Royal Dogness Guy the Beagle Giveaway

December 06, 2018 giveaways No comments

What is the best dog? Do you own a dog or cat?

Welcome to the His Royal Dogness Guy the Beagle Giveaway!

2 Winners

This giveaway is part of our Holiday Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products.

Host is

SaraLee’s Deals, Steals, and Giveaways

My co-host for this giveaway are Michigan Saving and More

Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide giveaways.

Bargnhtress, Deliciously Savvy, Easter Babe’s Theory, Freebies Deals & Steals, Giveaway Gator, Heartbeats ~ Soul Stains, Here We GO Again Ready,Java John Z’s, Michigan Saving and More, Missy’s Views and Savings Clues, My Crafty Zoo, My Silly Little Gang, Peyton's Momma, SaraLee’s Deals Steals & Giveaways, Sweet Southern Savings Tales From A Southern Mom, Views and More, Win! Win! Win!

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Simon & Schuster

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The hilarious, heartwarming, and rebarkable true story of Guy the Beagle, Duchess Meghan Markle’s rescue dog.

His Royal Dogness Guy the Beagle

See the review here.

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This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. You are not eligible if you have won a prize from this sponsor in the last 12 months. This Giveaway is valid in the United States Only and Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 12/24/18. The winner will have 48 hours to email their information back to las93063 at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contests are responsible for prize fulfillment. Please allow 2 - 8 weeks for delivery. If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email SaraLee at s8r8l33 at yahoo.com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

Also we all “love it if you like us” on Facebook! If you like our blogs on social media it helps us bring you only the best giveaways and more of them! Don't forget to stop by for your daily bonus entries.

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Monday

Classic Thanksgiving In A Contented Way

December 03, 2018 family , music 14 comments

I hope y'all had a lovely Thanksgiving with family or alone.
My kids and I enjoyed a quiet and relaxing time together. And as usual, they do enjoy my cooking and I am glad that they do.

Now the leftovers are even more delightful! And soon there will be soups from the bones!

How did y'all do?

I was flipping the channel and saw the little kids dancing with the stars and heard this song. I like it.

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Welcome to today's music. Five years and going strong! I hope Monday find you with a smile and music to begin your week with light steps.

I'm always coming to visit everyone on the linky so don't worry if I'm a bit late!

This time conductors are dong the selections for a month! EVERY OTHER WEEK we have a FREEBIE!

Don't forget to visit the spotlight dancer in the #1 spot. Soon it might be your turn. And also Sign Our 4M's Social Network Help Linky!

Thank you for visiting and I'll visit you soon!

Hosts:

Marie @XmasDolly

Cohost:

Colette @JamericanSpice

Stacy @Stacy Uncorked

Cathy - Curious as a Cathy

Alana! @ Ramblin with AM

Michelle - @Naila Moon

Honorary Co-host:

Steps:

1. Visit YouTube (or other) and get your music for the theme of the week

2. Grab our "Monday's Music Moves Me" button (above)

3. Add your post to the linky - follow the hosts and grab our buttons. Leave a note so we can follow you back

4. Visit each other and leave a comment or whatever you want to do to let them know you were there. See if they have the same music style as you. Enjoy the music!

Sunday

AuCuTee Sound Machine Giveaway - 3 Winners

December 02, 2018 giveaways No comments

Do you own one or need one to give as a gift? Share and enter below

Welcome to the AuCuTee Sound Machine Giveaway!

3 Winners

This giveaway is part of our Holiday Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products.

Host is Michigan Saving and More

My co-hosts for this giveaway are Deliciously Savvy, Freebies Deals & Steals, Home Jobs By Mom, Love, Christin, Me, Him and the Cats, Missy’s Views and Savings Clues, SaraLee’s Deals Steals & Giveaways, Sunshine and RollerCoasters, Sweet Southern Savings, Views and More, Win! Win! Win!

Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide giveaways.

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AuCuTee

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Whether you have trouble sleeping, want to mask annoying ambient noises, or simply wish to relax, one of their sound machines could be just what you need. White noise, waterfalls, thunderstorms, chirping birds -- Different sound machines offer various options, so how do you decide which is the best for you? With so many to choose from, the selection process can become overwhelming. At AuCuTee, they help you make informed purchasing decisions.

1st prize

White Noise Machine

$21.99 rv

See the review here.

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Portable White Noise Machine

$17.99 rv

See the review here.

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3rd prize

Baby Soothing Sounds Machine

$25.99 rv

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This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. You are not eligible if you have won a prize from this sponsor in the last 12 months. This Giveaway is valid in the United States Only and Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 12/25/18. The winner will have 24 hours to email their information back to las93063 at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contests are responsible for prize fulfillment. Please allow 2 - 8 weeks for delivery. No blog associated with this contest are responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Laura Smith at las930 (at)gmail (dot) com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

Also we all “love it if you like us” on Facebook! If you like our blogs on social media it helps us bring you only the best giveaways and more of them! Don't forget to stop by for your daily bonus entries.

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Saturday

Let's Play Some Basketball Giveaway

December 01, 2018 giveaways No comments

Ooh yes, let's play some games!

Welcome to the Let's Play Some Basketball Giveaway!

1 winner

GameDay Basketball Scoreboard

$39.99 rv

This giveaway is part of our Holiday Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products.

Host is Michigan Saving and More

Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide giveaways.

Bargnhtress, Deliciously Savvy, Easter Babe’s Theory, Freebies Deals & Steals, Giveaway Gator, Heartbeats ~ Soul Stains, Here We GO Again Ready,Java John Z’s, Michigan Saving and More, Missy’s Views and Savings Clues, My Crafty Zoo, My Silly Little Gang, SaraLee’s Deals Steals & Giveaways, Sweet Southern Savings Tales From A Southern Mom, Views and More

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This giveaway's Sponsor is:

GameDay Scoreboards

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GameDay Basketball Scoreboards is the new “must have” toy when it comes to kids basketball games. GameDay Scoreboards are the only digital scoreboards made for kids playing all those driveway and backyard basketball games. GameDay Scoreboards bring a “Big Time” feel to the court. But GameDay is more than just a scoreboard...

GameDay Basketball Scoreboard

See the review HERE.

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THE GIVEAWAY

This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. You are not eligible if you have won a prize from this sponsor in the last 12 months. This Giveaway is valid in the United States Only and Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 12/17/18. The winner will have 48 hours to email their information back to las93063 at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contests are responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Laura Smith at las930 (at)gmail (dot) com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.