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Looking for the giveaways? 2007-12-07 01:13:00 We still have a few more to go, but here's a list of the giveaways posted so far:Mississippi Soap Company (Lavender Soap and Tea Bag)Taste Of Gourmet (Mississippi Delta Fudge Pie Mix)Tay Morgan Designs (2008 Inspirational Wall Calendar)Baby Kay's Boutique (Child's Hooded Towel)Ribbon Rock Star Hairbows (Reindeer Clips)Play Ventura Creations (Baby Wooly Booly Stocking Socks)Fat Mama's Tamales (Knock You Naked Margarita Mix)Angie (Beauticontrol Instant Manicure and Extreme Repair Hand Therapy Cream)
Giveaway- BeautiControl Cosmetics 2007-12-07 00:17:00 *LINK HAS BEEN FIXED!OK, so the product isn't Mississippi-made, but the awesome person giving it away IS! I've been wearing BeautiControl makeup ever since I was a teenager. I've tried all the department store and drugstore brands, but I just keeping coming back. It's that good!My most favorite BeautiControl consultant, Angie, wants YOU to have the prettiest hands ever this holiday season, and she is offering one lucky reader a Show of Hands Instant Manicure scrub and an Extreme Repair Hand Therapy Cream. See why she's my favorite consultant?All you have to do to enter is go here: (and you will have to copy and paste this in your browser)http://www.beautipage.com/angiespageLook around and come back and leave a comment here telling me the name of something great you saw there. My personal favorite is the Spa Brown Sugar collection. It smells good enough to eat! And if your lips are getting really dry and cracked this winter season, please order some Lip Apeel! This stuff is Read more:Cosmetics
Giveaway-Fat Mama's Knock-You-Naked Margarita Mix 2007-12-06 10:16:00 Do you need a little something to REALLY get the holiday party started? Then you NEED some Fat Mama's Knock
-You-Naked Margarita
Mix! The Sweet Potato Queens swear by this stuff! Fat Mama's Tamales also sells some of the best hot tamales south of the Mason-Dixon line. And they can ship them, freshly made, right to your door! You can also send your friends one of their neat Holiday Gift Packs that will be sure to please!Fat Mama's is giving one lucky reader a 4-pack of Knock You Naked Margarita Mix! All you have to do is go here and see what Fat Mama's offers. Come back and leave a comment in this post telling me what you loved at Fat Mama's. Giveaway ends at 11 PM Central on December 9.
Giveaway- Play Ventura Creations 2007-12-05 02:54:00 Aren't these little socks just the bees knees? They even come in adult sizes! These Wooly Booly Stocking Socks are made from alpaca, wool, and polyester yarns. Play Ventura
Creations' Etsy shop is just full of warm and cozy clothing, and my favorite is the Mississippi Outdoor Hat. They also offer free giftwrapping and custom work on their items if you need it. Play Ventura Creations is giving one lucky reader a pair of these Wooly Booly socks! All you have to do is go look around Play Ventura Creations and come back here and tell me in this post which item you loved. Try not to drool over the super cute ponchos! I'll close the giveaway on Sunday, December 9 at 11 PM Central.
Giveaway- Ribbon Rock Star 2007-12-05 02:26:00 Linda at Ribbon
Rock Star makes THE cutest hair accessories for girls I have ever seen, and I used to rock some serious hairbowage back in my cheerleader days. And she's in Mississippi! Bonus!Linda put in some long, dedicated hours to perfect her hairbow making art, and just by looking at the cute stuff she offers, you know you're getting quality hairbows. Ribbon Rock Star offers you a choice of which type of clip you need your bow made on and a wide variety of color choices, plus many character themes, school spirit colors, and boutique hairbows to make your little girl stand out from the crowd.Ribbon Rock Star is giving away a Reindeer Clip to 3 winners! All you have to do is go to Ribbon Rock Star and look around. Pick out something super cute you like and come back and tell me about it in this post. I'll close the giveaway on December 9 at 11 PM Central.
And that's why they call me Mommy Cracked 2007-12-05 00:42:00 I know I have a bunch of giveaways going on this week, but I just have to release all of this because I'm still reeling.First of all, we are at about 50% Griswold with Cracked
Daddy's big Christmas lighting projet. Bless his heart, this man stood out in the RAIN hanging Christmas lights. In the flower garden. On the house. Around every inch of fence lining our big backyard. For real. But, I have to hand it to him. It really does look ok and, of course, EB loves it. And I decided that seeing the wonder of holiday magic in my child's eyes matters more than if our yard looks like Christmas exploded. So I got into the spirit and handed Cracked Daddy some colored (gasp!) lights to add to the bushes. It cracks me up now. But I do say a silent prayer each time I go to plug these lights in and unplug them. There is some interesting wiring going on that Cracked Daddy swears is safe.And then EB. Oh my Lord, if this child hasn't schooled me in motherhood this past week. I won't Read more:Mommy
Works For Me Wednesday 2007-12-04 19:38:00 The fabulous Shannon at Rocks In My Dryer asks her dear readers...It's 5:15 pm, the kids are hungry, you have a headache, hubby is almost home, and the pantry has three things in it. What is your BEST last-minute meal recipe? That question came from one of Shannon's readers Lysa TerKeurst, who has an eggcellent blog!Here's what I would serve:Chicken and Rice CasseroleBoneless, skinless chicken breasts1 Cup of Uncle Ben's Rice1 package of Lipton Onion Soup Mix2 cups of water1/2 stick of butterI know..she said 3 ingredients in the pantry, but I'm not counting the water or butter since those are staples around here. Cut the chicken breasts into bite size pieces. Melt the butter and pour into the casserole dish. Stir soup mix with the water, then add it to the casserole dish. Add in the rice and chicken and give it a good final stir. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour.For even MORE great last-minute recipes, head over here and look around and add yours, too! Read more:Works
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Giveaway- Baby Kay's Boutique 2007-12-04 01:29:00 If there's one thing I love, it's custom made cute things for my little guy. And yes, I even sigh wistfully at the cute little girl things, too. And sighing is exactly what I did when I came across Baby Kay's Boutique
at Etsy. Teresa makes the cutest outfits, towel sets, and dresses for the kiddy crowd. All custom. Baby Kay's Boutique will be giving away a child's hooded towel to one lucky winner! This towel can be designed for a boy or girl with your choice of colors and design. BKB guarantees delivery in time for Christmas if you place your order by December 17th!Go here and look around at Baby Kay's Boutique. Come back here and leave a comment in this post telling me what you fell in love with. You have until 11 PM Central December 9 to enter!
Giveaway- Tay Morgan Designs 2007-12-04 00:41:00 Still looking for those perfect holiday cards? Need some fabulous new stationary? Let Tay MorganDesigns
come to your rescue! Tay does it all, including baby announcements, recipe cards, and even sorority gifts! Tay has graciously decided to give 5 of you a 2008 Inspirational Wall Calendar! Yes, 5!!!Just go here to the website, look around, and come back and leave a comment telling me what you love at Tay Morgan Designs. You have until 11 PM Central December 9 to enter!
We got a makeover! 2007-12-04 00:32:00 If you've been reading my blog for the past few weeks you may have noticed it looks a little bit different now. That's because Blogs Gone Wild designed this template right to my specifications. Seven, the designer, is amazing. Their rates are super reasonable and Seven will gladly work with you as long as it takes to get what you want. I'm proof of that! If you're in the market for a new blog design, check out Blogs Gone Wild. Their turnaround time is super fast, too!
Giveaway- Taste Of Gourmet 2007-12-02 23:48:00 Does that picture make you drool? Everything that Taste of Gourmet makes is sinfully delicious! I think I have tried just about everything they make and my favorites are the desserts (how can you choose just one?) and the Cranberry Chutney. But they also have soup mixes, appetizer mixes, bread mixes, beverages, and Sauce & Salad Dressings. Once you try them you will be hooked, AND....did you know you can also become a Taste of Gourmet consultant and earn money selling these products? If you're interested, click here. They also have some nifty gift sets ready for the holidays. Send someone one of these and they will love you forever, I promise!Taste of Gourmet is giving away a Mississippi Delta Fudge Pie mix to one lucky winner! All you have to do is go here and browse their online store. Come back here and leave a comment on this post telling me which product of theirs makes your mouth water. This giveaway will close on December 9 at at 11 PM Central.
Giveaway- Mississippi Soap Company 2007-12-02 23:28:00 I love, love, love handmade soap! The Mississippi
Soap Company makes their 13 staple varities of soaps, lotions, and lip balms with only the best ingredients. You won't have to wonder what's IN your soap...they disclose that information on the packaging, which is great if you're like me and have sensitive skin. Their motto is that their products are "smooth southern lovin' for your skin", and it's absolutely true. I've had the opportunity to try a bar of this soap not too long ago and it smelled heavenly!The Mississippi Soap Company is giving away a bar of Lavender Soap and Tea Bag to one lucky winner! Just visit them here and then come back and leave a comment in this post telling me which scent you'd love to try. Keep in mind the holidays are near and they can also fix you up with a great gift basket for those special women and girls on your list! You have until 11 PM Central December 9 to enter!
Christmas In Dixie Giveaway Week 2007-12-02 23:22:00 It's finally time!! I'm so excited to be showcasing these awesome Mississippi products to you, and even more excited that some of you will win some of these great products! I had such an overwhelmingly positive response from these companies that there will be 2 giveaways everyday! Yep, 2!! So check in each day between December 3-9 to see what's offered. All giveaways are open all week and will be closed at 11 PM Central on December 9. Good luck! Read more:Christmas
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Monday Is Giveaway Day! 2007-12-02 08:39:00 I can't believe this starts tomorrow!! I'll be working hard all day (minus a pampering session at a spa party) putting the finishing touches on the Christmas In Dixie Giveaway. I hope to see you all here this coming week for a chance to win some awesome products from some awesome Mississippians! Read more:Monday
Winner! 2007-12-01 23:58:00 Congratulations to Lev53211. She is the winner of the whale peg rack from 3ButtonsN2Bows!! I have tried to email her but the email came back, so if you are reading this, please email me at farensumrall (at) yahoo (dot)com. Thank you all for entering and a special, special thank you to 3ButtonsN2Bows for donating such a terrific prize!
It's Like Christmas Came Early! 2007-12-18 00:26:00 I like to write. Alot. It's even better when I can write about things that I'm passionate about, which besides my two blogs, isn't nearly as often as I'd like. But I've been chosen to write on a monthly basis about something very important to me. I don't feel comfortable spilling all the beans until it's a done deal, but y'all...I am so excited I could burst! And that doesn't happen very often, either!This opportunity has come at such a great time for me. It's a huge reminder to me that God is still working on me and taking me places in my freelance writing career I only dreamed! And not a bad confidence booster, to boot. I just had to share (well, as much as I can for now). Read more:Christmas
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It's A Christmas Conspiracy, Y'all! 2007-12-16 17:52:00 It never fails. On E.B.'s first Christmas
, Cracked Daddy bought me a digital camera so we could have instant memories of everything our little angel would do from then on. Being a digital idiot, I had no idea we'd need a little card to store all those pictures I wanted to take, so I think that Christmas was spent taking pics and uploading them as fast as I could to make more room in the memory. We finally bought that memory card a couple of days later.Last Christmas, it came to our attention that a second battery would be awful nice for the camera. This occured to me a week before Christmas. But praise God and Ebay, we had our second battery in time for the holidays!Well, guess what I had to order today? A battery charger for this camera. Yes, a week before Christmas, my battery charger is mysteriously missing. I'm not too alarmed, because I know that since I've already ordered another one, the original will eventually turn up (because that's just how my luck goes), but di Read more:Conspiracy
Blogs I'm Lovin' 2007-12-15 09:42:00 I love ALOT of blogs, y'all. Here are just a few that I think you should check out, too.Freelance Parent These ladies are awesome and just full of useful info for freelancers.Llama Mama -She just plain rocks! Always such a good read!Sarcastic Mom- Funny stuff! I always leave with a smile.Contests Annonymous- If there's a contest going on in the blogosphere, she knows! Check her out!Morning Coffee- This is how I start my mornings...with a cup of coffee and this blog. Read more:Blogs
Throwback Posts 2007-12-14 01:03:00 Have you ever just stumbled into a blog and you really like it...like it enough to go dredging through years of back posts to read more? I did this awhile ago. I won't mention the blog name, for fear that this person may think I am a crazy pycho-nut stalker. I'm really not. She just writes so well and she's darn funny. But tonight I am glad I did this. I ran across inspiring posts that really spoke to me. About motherhood...about life in general, and of course, about God. All things I struggle with on a daily basis. All the things I sometimes think that other people have "so together" in their lives. But they struggle, too. We all do. After a particularly trying night here with E.B., and not feeling 100% myself, it's nice to find some bloggy manna from heaven that throws you a rope so you can hang on some more. Read more:Throwback
Winner- A Complaint Free World book 2007-12-14 00:46:00 Congratulations to Laura at Laura Williams' Musings! She is the winner of the A Complaint
Free World
book! Laura, please email me at mommycracked (at) yahoo (dot) com with your mailing address and I will get this right out to you.Thank you all so much for signing up. I have another book giveaway for next week, so stay tuned!
The Blah Blog Post 2007-12-13 08:59:00 I know, I'm really supposed to be working on the complaining, but yesterday was a tough day here. I spent all morning in the doctor's office. I have a lump in my throat that seems to get better with a steroid shot, only to come right back within a day. The doc can't see anything, but ran a WBC and Thyroid test, gave me another shot, and sent me home with antibiotics (which make my stomach feel lovely) and orders for rest. With a toddler. *smirk*Yesterday afternoon was spent in the vet's office with our male cat. He started drooling really bad Monday night. I called Tuesday and they told me to wait it out and see if it got better. It didn't. The vet couldn't tell me much, but Big Kitty got a shot and some antibiotics, so he and I were a sorry pair yesterday. I am happy to report that Big Kitty is looking much better this morning after camping out with me on the couch last night. E.B. spent the night with my parents and he is spending the day with my grandmother. It's t Read more:Blog Post
Works For Me Wednesday- 2007-12-11 22:09:00 (With apologies, because I am trying to finish our Christmas cards.)Since I am a stay at home mom, I often have to take my 2 year old along to do the grocery shopping because our nanny has the day off (*snort*) or he's just looking so particularly cute that day that it would be a shame not to show him off. And E.B. is an angel for the most part on these marathon shopping excursions. You know...the one where you have to go to Super Wal-Mart or some other megastore because you need it all...household products AND groceries. How do I keep my little man content while mommy shops until she drops?Dum-Dum suckers. Yes indeed, folks. This Cracked Mama keeps a stash in her purse at all times. Is it the healthiest thing to offer him? Heck no, of course not. But darn if his little eyes don't just light up with sheer delight and his mouth is so busy working on that sucker that I don't hear a peep out of him for minutes. Minutes, folks!! It's my dirty "mommy secret" and E.B. only gets Read more:Works
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The View From The Top is Amazing! 2007-12-11 02:56:00 I'm short. Real short. Like 4' 11" kind of short. But apparently, today I'm on TOP! Top Mama, that is! It feels good on top....looking down on my bloggy queendom (that includes a whopping two of my blogs)...taking it all in. Ahhh!But I won't stay here for long unless I get some clicks. Yep, that's the way it is at the top. You must have clicks daily, affirming to God and country, that yes...you ARE a Top Mama.So will you click here? Please? With a Cracked Mama on top? Read more:Amazing
Can You Spare A Little? 2007-12-10 21:57:00 I was just over at Antique Mommy browsing around and came across a post that spoke to my heart. There is some REAL suffering going on in the northwest due to flooding. Daring Young Mom is tirelessly giving all of her effort into helping these people by blogging and collecting donations to help the victims. They could really use some support if you have any money to spare. Please click here to read all about it and send a donation (via Paypal) if you can. Read more:Spare
How Often Do YOU Complain? Book Giveaway! 2007-12-10 09:09:00 I never really stopped to realize just how much I complain in a single day until I was reading a book review in Oprah magazine about A Complaint Free World by Will Bowen. Bowen has a plan for ridding the world of uneccessary complaining, one complainer at a time. It's a pretty big task, but Bowen feels confident that starting small will produce a bigger,positive effect. He's already seeing results. And let's face it, people who complain ALL the time end up becoming toxic to those around them. Not a very flattering way to be known among your friends, co-workers, and family. Also, did you ever stop to think what complaining is costing you professionally, emotionally, AND physically?I complain. A LOT. I complain about things that really should be looked at from a blessing standpoint rather than one of complaint. My child gives me daily fits. But praise the Lord he is healthy and strong. My husband's work takes him away from home often. But Praise the Lord he is employed. I Read more:Often
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED! 2007-12-09 23:28:00 Here's the list of winners for the Christmas In Dixie Giveaway! If your name is listed, please contact me at mommycracked@yahoo.com with your mailing address so we can get these prizes to you! Thank you to all of you that participated and a HUGE thank you to our sponsors for the wonderful, wonderful prizes! Mississippi Soap Company Giveaway- UnpinkTaste of Gourmet Giveaway- KammyTay Morgan Designs Giveaway- (5 winners)LeshaShannon*G*WindyCindyCandesBaby Kay's Boutique Giveaway-TheAngelForeverRibbon Rock Star Hairbows Giveaway- (3 WInners)Biscuits & GritsMattieJennifer57Play Ventura Creations GiveawayNor_LouFat Mama's Knock You Naked Margarita Mix Giveaway-Lusciousnis BeautiControl Giveaway-pinkjagxjHeavenly HankeesCuteJRWebb Pottery Giveaway-bs honeyEverywhere In Mississippi Book Giveaway-stacey moore
Giveaway- Everywhere in Mississippi Book 2007-12-08 01:52:00 GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSEDThis is it! The last giveaway for the Christmas in Dixie giveaway week. I used to be an elementary school librarian before I became a SAHM and freelance writer and this book, Everywhere in Mississippi
, was one of my most favorite books to read to my students. The author, Laurie Parker, is a native Mississippian and writes a wonderful collection of children's books about Mississippi, as well as other states.As a thank you for participating in the giveaways this week, I'm offering a brand new copy of Everywhere in Mississippi by Laurie Parker. All you have to do is just leave any comment here in this post. You have until Sunday, December 9 at 11 PM Central.
Giveaway- JRWebb Pottery 2007-12-08 01:22:00 GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!I collect all kinds of Mississippi pottery and JRWebb Pottery
has some of the most beautiful pieces I have ever seen, and I know my Mississippi pottery! Each piece is made only from Mississippi clay and no two pieces are exactly alike. Jonni, who makes this wonderful pottery, is giving one lucky reader a large angel ornament! All you have to do is go look here at JRWebb Pottery and then come back and leave a comment in this post telling me what caught your eye. You have until 11 PM Central December 9.
Giveaway- Heavenly Hankees 2007-12-08 00:51:00 This hankee was designed with prayer and divine guidance. This material will become softer with use, like our relationship with God...the more you use it the softer and more comfortable it will become. It represents our Saviors hands as He catches our tears and wipes them from our face until He can personally wipe them away when we see Him face to face. (Isaiah 25:8) The cross on each one represents how our precious Savior died for our many sins, and how unworthy we are for such a supreme sacrifice. Each hankee is wrapped in blue netting - the color blue represents the bruises of our heart that causes us to weep. Jesus will use your bruises to help you, heal you, and then allow you to help others. Jesus wept, the shortest verse in The Holy Bible. (John 11:35) Our Savior wept for and with His friends, the joy they have, the pain they encouter, and the suffering of their life. He also wept for the unbelievers. Friend, Use Your Hankee as a flag of surrender. Sur Read more:Heavenly
Christmas Sights At Our House 2007-12-23 12:58:00 OK, so yes, I am extremely late to Boo Mama's Christmas
Tour of Homes, but darnit...I'm here! I am only the 474th person to sign up, so I probably won't get many visitors, but that's ok. My uncle, God bless him, let me charge my camera batteries with his charger, so we're good to go for now. And I finally have some Christmas pictures to share. So sit back and be unamazed!Welcome to our humble home! Please do not follow the reindeer sign if you are looking for reindeer games because it will take you to our carport. It's just for show, y'all!Here we have EB hanging his Thomas trains by on the tree with care. Because, really, what is a Christmas tree without Thomas trains? It's nothing, y'all.And here is the tree. And the tree lit up. We have a hodge podge of ornaments. And I like it that way.And here are some ornaments. The Campbell's Kid ornament is one my grandmother bought me when I was about 8 years old I guess. She always bought me Campbell's Kid stuff. She Read more:House
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