Happy Veteran's Day

Thank you to all those who have served, and those that are serving. We appreciate everything you do. We have rights and freedoms because you stand at the line protecting it. To the land of the free, and the home of the brave, today we salute you great men and women.
T H A N K Y O U !

Vote for me-Peoples Choice Award

As in the previous post, I have entered a beauty pageant for mommy bloggers over at Mom Dot. Not sure why I entered but it seemed like fun. I would like your support.

Vote for me:

Mom Dot-People's Choice Award

Voting has started and ends on Nov 29, 2009.

Mission #1-Beauty

The question is-
what do I find beautiful about me? I believe beauty comes from within. It is what is in your heart that makes you beautiful. I have never been one to wear alot of makeup. Ask any of my co-workers, friends, or family. To me less, is better.
Now I think a beautiful mom is one who worries about her family before her. One who carries many titles which are badges of honor on her shoulders. Her beauty comes from everyday challenges and successes. She who enters a daily pageant against all other mothers and is crowned by her loved ones at the end of the day. A beautiful mother is you and me.

Don't forget to head on over to MomDot to vote for me Alba @independentmami

MADD Blog Tour

Two years ago I had to go to a funeral of a mother leaving behind 3 kids and a husband. She got hit by a drunk teenage driver on her way home from buying milk for her baby. All I remember is her kids asking their mom to wake up. "Mommy wake Up" We as parents need to be responsible enough to talk to our kids. There are so many resources out there for us to use. My son is only 10 going on 11 soon. I think about his friends and his influences. All the peer pressure I faced.
We went out this weekend. And we saw first hand so many underage kids drinking. All along I wonder if their parents talk to them. My mom told us no drinking was allowed. We are Christian we are not suppose to drink. blah, blah, blah, is all I and my brothers heard. But as I walk out and saw all those kids thinking that holding a cup and drinking it made them look cool. I wondered what am I going to tell my son. How am I going to handle this situation?
I was glad that there is information for us. Have you heard of MADD? Take a look and learn more. Let's be educated, so we can educate our kids.

ABOUT MADD Parents:
Mothers Against Drunk Driving has a lot of parents. MADD is committed to helping parents, especially those with high schoolers, to navigate talking to teens about alcohol. This blog is dedicated to the passionate MADD staff and volunteers that have a lot to say about the Power of Parents (It's Your Influence) by MADD.
For more information:
MADD Blog: http://maddparents.blogspot.com/
Twitter: @maddparents
Facebook: MADDs Power of Parents Its Your influence
Safety Quiz: Test your High School Students Now
Support 21: Show your support, pledge today

disclosure:
“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of MADD. A donation was made to MADD in my name to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

And the Winner is...

COngratulations to:

atout said...
So awesome. I'd love to use them to create our wedding programs.

October 30, 2009 11:32 AM

She is the winner of:

Giveaway Prize: 100 Brochures for One Lucky Winner
100 8.5 x11" Brochure / Flyers on 100lb gloss text paper ; 4 color printing on both sides
Folding Choices: Half fold; Trifold/Letterfold; Z-fold; Accordion (4 panels) Roll Fold (4 Panels)
Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping
Eligibility: Limited to US Residents due to shipping costs. We will negotiate better shipping rates soon.

Thanks for entering.