New blog opportunities and waiting

I am axiously waiting for my casserole dish to get here!  I don't know when it was or will be shipped but I hope to get it soon.  I am looking forward to using it. 

I am also waiting for my Jillian Michaels' DVDs to get here.  I can't wait to try her workouts!  I love my current workout program but to add something new will be a treat! 

I have not heard anything more from the credit union, so I don't know if I was approved or will be approved.  I just want to start out with a savings account and then apply for a credit card or even a secured credit card to rebuild my credit.

We are doing better financially with Shannon working two jobs.  He has a separate bank account and his own credit card with another bank.  He has his security job paychecks going straight to that account.  He uses that account for his own spending money, such as gas, food, etc.  He just switched his Best Buy direct deposit to our joint account.  I will be using that to pay our bills!

I ended up pitching a PR firm that represents Soda Stream and I will be receiving the "genesis system" to review!  I am excited!  We don't drink a lot of soda, but this sounds like a healthier alternative since it uses water to make the soda! 

I am still on schedule with my new workout program: Les Mills Combat!  It's a little difficult but very motivating and fun!  Once I receive my Jillian Michaels' DVDs, I may add them here and there.

I won an iPad 2!!!

I checked my email this morning and was notified that I had won an iPad 2 from a giveaway that I entered on a blog.  At first, I wasn't sure if it was even real mainly because the email she used is not an email address I use for giveaways.  However, with the system that is used, we can login with Facebook and that's the email address she contacted me at, the email address I use on Facebook. 

I love entering giveaways and even hosting giveaways...but to actually win a high ticket item is incredible!  There were a total of 47606 in this giveaway.  I am still in shock but so excited!  It will be delivered this week!  

Here are the iPad 2 Features: 

• 16gb storage
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
• Back camera: Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second with audio; still camera with 5x digital zoom
• Front camera: Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with audio; VGA-quality still camera
• Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
• Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
• Audio formats supported: HE-AAC (V1 and V2), AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
• AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV support at 720p

In the box:

• iPad
• Dock Connector to USB Cable
• 10W USB Power Adapter
• Documentation

I just won!

I just notified by email that I won a sweepstakes that I had entered! I am a second prize winner! Here's what I won:

SECOND PRIZES (3): $48.95

3 sets of Lunchbox Love, volumes 1-8
Give your kids Love, Encouragement and Fun with these delightful note cards that feature positive messages and fun trivia on every card! Connect with your kids and lift their spirits every day.
Retail value: $32

"My Lunch Box" recipe set
"My Lunch Box" offers families exciting new possibilities for packed lunches. These 50 simple recipes feature inventive sandwiches, tasty salads, healthy treats, and more.
Retail value: $16.95