My Friday

Today was essentially my Friday from work! I have the next two days off! It was a busy day too!

I received my schedule for the week of Thanksgiving. Someone asked me if I had Thanksgiving off and I didn't even realize or notice if I did or not. I am working that day, but that doesn't matter. Also, that week I have 33 hours! That's the most hours I have ever had since starting there. Recently the assistant managers rotated departments, they are now in charge of a different area (Walmart does this every so often). Anyway, if I had 34 hours, that would be considered "full time" under Walmart policy. Since the switch of assistant managers, I have noticed that this new manager gives me more hours! I am not sure if it's because of the holidays or because we are short staffed. Hopefully my work schedule will settle down a bit. I AM getting two days off in a row, which is a nice change!

I was invited by SheSpeaks to try a new toothpaste, so I signed up and just received my full size product of toothpaste to try! It's brand new, here's a commercial for the product:



I was planning on making my homemade toothpaste tomorrow, but now I have a full size toothpaste to try! I will probably still make my own toothpaste and try both!

Been too long

I finally received my 2 free books from harlequin! It took longer than expected because they had my old address on file, thankfully they had books leftover and were able to send me the books! I am so happy that they are here and I get to start reading again! All I had to do was join their panel and they send you free books based on your profile.

Kyle starts speech therapy tomorrow afternoon! I am excited to get this going! I don't know how it works but every parent who has a child in speech therapy says the kids are talking! I can't wait to hear my son's voice and hear about what he's thinking about or wants to tell us.

2 Free books

I just received an email from Harlequin saying that they are sending me two special edition books! I have to read them and fill out a survey about my opinions of both books! A few months ago, I joined Tell Harlequin panel, they send you free books based on your profile. I am excited and can't wait to read these books. I really haven't had a chance to sit down to read in so long.

Samples taking over

I received a few samples and freebies this week! So far, I have received 2 different brands of shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste, eye cream, and a reusable bag from Earthbound Farms. I am using one of the samples of shampoo and conditioner and plan on using the sample of toothpaste soon. I really like the shampoo and conditioner, it's a nice change from my regular stuff.

I also received a free picture that I had printed out for free! It turned out really good! I want to get a frame for it. The picture is of my handsome son!

Vermont Possibility

Shannon received another call from the Vermont job!! To read about them, go here and here. They said they are going to have the Vice President "reach out" to him tomorrow. This sounds like they are going to offer him a job and discuss salary and a relocation package. It's exciting and we are thrilled, but we're really hoping to hear from the local job.

We've been racking our brains about the Vermont job since they haven't even discussed pay in the last two interviews he has had with them. We aren't even sure of the range in pay!

I started a new blog last night. I am really excited about it and needed something to keep me busy, now that I am not doing the work at home job. Feel free to visit and bookmark ~ http://freebielicious.com

Time Spent

These last few months, Shannon's had a chance to spend time with our son and really bond with him. We have both had a chance to watch Kyle grow and learn new things and witness these events together.

Shannon had to get the car inspected and get a smog check. For some reason, they don’t call it a “smog check” here. A few days ago, he went to Valvaline (i.e. Jiffy Lube) and asked if they did smog checks. The lady didn’t know what it was! LOL They refer to it as an “emissions test.” Shannon also got his hair cut. He also plans on getting his clothes ready for tomorrow (shoes, tie, etc). He was gone for over 2 hours and I didn’t expect him to take that long.

I got a whole bunch of things in the mail today. I got 2 freebies, one is a sample of perfume and cologne and the other is a cloth backpack for Kyle, I guess I joined a (free) book club. It’s really colorful too. I got one pen pal letter, and information regarding Shaklee and more CDs to listen to. There is so much I want to buy from Shaklee but I have to wait until we have some steady income again.

Shannon got at least 3 credit card offers. I am kind of jealous because I used to be the one to receive them! LOL But I quickly tore those up and threw them away. Credit cards are the last thing that Shannon needs.

I got a BEANIE!

My husband got a call back from one of the jobs that I applied for him. I saw these two jobs listed on a hotel job site and I applied for both of them. Hopefully he’ll get an interview this week!

I received a letter from a new pen pal! I also received the first set of Cds from Shaklee. I am trying to earn $100 worth of product. I just have to listen to these Cds.

I got my first beanie in the mail today. It was for one of the freebies I signed up for. I have it on now and I really like it, its pretty comfortable. It’s black with the company logo on the front.

I only had time to write one letter today. It took me about 45 minutes it seemed. I may try to write more letters later today.

Another item I received in the mail was my long awaited gift card from Walmart for $150! I was so proud of myself to have earned that. It took a LOT of offers to complete but I did it. Very pleased. I am not sure if I want to buy a new digital camera or not. I think I deserve to spoil myself a little.

Freebies

I posted a list of freebies located on my business blog. Click HERE to visit. Comments are welcome!