Nothings Pumping Here

We have been working for the past week to get water in the house. After we ran the 600 feet of water house and wire and plumbed up the holding tank we discovered after all that the submersible pump didn't work. It was so disappointing. So close to running water than nothing~! I just priced a new water pump and they run over $400 . I guess we will be trying to find a used one this week from a few well drillers this week. If not we will have to put the water on hold for another 3 weeks. It really was depressing. But I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we can find a used one for half the price.

Poison Ivy ~ Can you spot it?

Our family went Geocaching today and just a warning to those of you that love the outdoors and spend a lot of time hiking, geocaching and 4 wheeling. The Poison Ivy here in Maine is every where. We skipped a few Geocach sites when we discovered they were in the middle a of poison ivy patch. My old man is highly allergic to it and 3 weeks ago he walked into a patch while geocaching and didn't notice it until it was to late. Poor guy suffered for 16 days. lol I know I shouldn't laugh but you had to of seen him. The rash you get is very itchy and painful. It can range from mild to severe and every one reacts differently. Here is a link to some of the Pictures I found of rashes from poison Ivy. Some are real graphic. http://poisonivy.aesir.com/view/rashes.html

Personalized Silver Guitar Pick Giveaway @EtsyItUp!

Ok I have to admit I am so excited about this giveaway at "Etsy It Up!" http://etsyitup.blogspot.com/2009/05/birth-designs-giveaway.html
I seldom find that something special for my better half (did I just write better half? Oh well) on Father's Day, but this is something I know he would just love because he has his own band and sings and plays guitar. Music is his life. I know he would just love this for Father's Day. I really like the Etsy site in this review. I found several special pieces that I would love to own. Check out this review and giveaway by clicking the link in this post.

AT & T Phone System Giveaway @Momma'sReview

I just entered to win a AT & T Phone system at Momma's Review http://www.mommasreview.com/?p=2237&cpage=3#comment-18473
My family is hard on phones but hers is worse lol. My problem seems to be with water. I drop them in the sink while talking and doing dishes or the washer or the toilet. Yes even the toilet~! lol
So a new phone would always be handy in this house. If you would like to read a great review and enter to win this wonderful giveaway for the AT & T Phone system just click on the link in this post. Good Luck~!

Win a Seagate Free Agent Theater @thedirtyshirt

This is an amazing giveaway. I was so WoWed Away when I opened my email from my subscription to "The Dirty Shirt" http://454.me/h6bds/ and saw this review and giveaway~!
I would love to give this to my Dad for Father's Day~! He has been Dad and Person I would like to give him something as special as the Seagate Free Agent Theater http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/home_entertainment/freeagent_theater/
The Seagate Free Agent Theater media player solution consists of three components: a media player dock, a PC dock and a FreeAgent Go portable hard drive. With two easy steps, you can be viewing and sharing your favorite photos, movies and music in no time! This is something my Dad could enjoy every day. Thank You Jennifer @thedirtyshirt and Seagate for having this wonderful wonderful giveaway~!

Win a JVC Camcorder @lifeinahouseofblue

Heres a chance to win a JVC Everio Camcorder http://camcorder.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028494&pathId=119&page=10 by going to "Life In A House Of Blue" http://www.lifeinahouseofblue.com/2009/05/summer-party-jvc-everio-camera.html
This is a fantastic little camcorder with tons of great features. One feature that I like is the 60 GB built-in hard disk for up to 75 hours of recording time. Just click on the link above and read what "Life In A House Of Blue" has to say about this JVC Everio Camcorder and enter for you chance to win~!

Enter to win a Casio Digital Camera @themombuzz

I just entered to win a Casio Digital Camera at "The Mom Buzz" http://www.themombuzz.com/2009/05/summer-party-casio-digital-camera.html
This camera has some wonderful features and it is amazingly compact. One feature that I like is the Dynamic Photo. This feature allows you to take a picture and put it into another background. This is so much fun to do with your pictures. I also liked that it takes 12.1 megapixel images and has a 3X zoom. For more info about this little camera go to "The Mom Buzz" and read her complete review and enter to win one while your there~! If you would like to check out more Casio products or purchase this product click this link http://www.casio.com/home/

Win a V Smile Cyber Pocket @themombuzz

I just entered to win a V.Smile Cyber Pocket at "The Mom Buzz" http://www.themombuzz.com/2009/05/win-vsmile-cyber-pocket.html#comment-form
This is a wonderful learning tool for your little ones. Check out this list of features

• Flip-up hi res LCD screen with 320 x 240 resolution
• Touchable writing pad and stylus
• Switchable lefty-righty joystick controls
• Plays all V.Smile Smartridges
• Includes V.Link to connect to online game zone
• TV connection cord for Big Screen play
• Big buttons designed for a smaller child`s hands

I really like the that it has a touchable writing pad and stylus. Just click on the link in this post to read her review which tells you so much more and enter her giveaway. You might want to check out another site "Girly Aprons" http://www.girlyaprons.com/

SKIL Lithium Ion Drill/Driver and SKILSAW combo kit Giveaway @oneprojectcloser

This house is in need of a few repairs. From the broken cabinets in the bathroom to the front step railing. I just came back from "One Project Closer" http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/giveaways/skil-lithium-ion-combo-kit-giveaway/comment-page-6/#comment-30893
and you can enter to win a SKIL Lithium Ion Drill/Driver and SKILSAW combo kit ~! How awesome is that~! This is just what I need to get the job done. If you would also like to enter just click on the link in this post and it will take you to "One Step Closer" giveaway. This is a wonderful site to learn about many household repairs and projects.

Eureka Tent Prize Package @mycharmedlife

If you love camping your going to love what Eureka has done to make your camping experience even better~! Check out their site http://www.eurekatent.com/
They have added power to their tents~! You can actually charge your iPod or Watch a movie on your portable DVD player or plug in a light and read. Add a fan for those hot summer nights. These tents are amazing and I would just love to be the proud owner of one of these tents. Now for the fun part, "My Charmed Life" http://www.livingmycharmedlife.com/2009/05/eureka-fathers-day-remote-power-camping.html is having a review and a giveaway for a Eureka Remote Power camping tent and prize package~! How awesome is that. Just click on the link to "My Charmed Life" above and read her review and enter.

Win BBQ Tools @jleighdesignz

I just entered to win BBQ Tools at J Leigh Designz http://jleighdesignz.blogspot.com/2009/05/barbecue-grill-tools-everything-you.html
I love reading her reviews and she just had a big blog makeover and it looks great. She is having a review and giveaway for BBQ Tools from Barbecue Grill Tools http://www.barbecuegrilltools.com/
They have tons of wonderful items to choose from and you can even get them personalized for that special person. My father is the Grill King around here and I would like to get him a personalized apron to wear while Grilling it up~! So click on over to J Leigh Designz and read her review and while your there enter to win some wonderful Grilling Tools~!

Eureka Tent Review & Giveaway~! @TheDirtyShirt

I couldn't believe it when I saw that "The Dirty Shirt" http://thedirtytshirt.com/eureka-tent-review-and-giveaway#comment-45385 was having a review and giveaway for a Eureka Tent and More ~! This is an awesome Eureka Package and I am just drooling over it. My family camps a lot and we love Geocaching so from May to September we plan several camping expeditions and do a lot of Geocaching while we are camping out. Tents have come a long way since now they have power. Yes you read that right "Power"! Check out the details and more at "Eureka" http://www.eurekatent.com/default.aspx
I was amazed when I read the review "The Dirty Shirt" posted about Eureka tents that have power. Immediately I had to check this out~! lol lol
Going camping is an inexpensive way to go on vacation and we find that usually it cost us less than $50 to go camping for 3 days so why not go once a month right!?! We have found so many free places to camp from Geocaching right in our home state of Maine that we don't even pay for tent camping sites. Just Gas and Food which is around $50 if we stay with in 200 miles from home and pack the normal Hot Dogs , Hamburger and of course marshmallows. We grab the tenting gear (which is in need of replacement from so much use) cloths, camera and GPS and off we go with out making plans on where we are going to camp for sure for the night. So to win this amazing Giveaway would be so exciting for us~! If you would like to read the review & enter the giveaway just click on the link in this post to "The Dirty Shirt" but while your there don't forget subscribe to her site because she is always writing great reviews and trust me you don't want to miss out on great read and many giveaways~!

Win $150 worth of Carolina Pad office supplies

I just love shopping for Office Supplies and I always find something that I just have to have. We have a discount store here in Maine called Big Al's and sometimes they get a big shipment of 12x12 scrap booking sheets and stickers and when ever I get near the colored envelopes I just have to stock up. I always buy lots and leave with a smile on my face. It's so much fun shopping for office supplies. I just read about a new place to buy office supplies called Carolina Pad http://www.carolinapad.com/ and you can enter to win $150 worth of Carolina Pad office supplies at "Auntie Thesis" http://auntiethesis.blogspot.com/2009/05/giveaway-carolina-pad-fashion-office.html
So stop on over and enter to win just click on the link above to "Auntie Thesis".

Do you get UTI's ? Enter to win Cytex @Dun4fun

There is nothing worse than getting a UTI on a Friday night when you can't get in to see the Doctor for 3 days~! I always end up at the emergency room which is expensive not to mention the wait is unbearable. I don't care if I'm the only one in the emergency waiting room it is going to be at least three hours before they call me in. I always wondered if the Dr. covering the emergency room was sleeping and they didn't want to wake him or her so they waiting a couple of hours to give them some much needed sleep. In the mean time though I'm still there in pain and running to the bathroom every 2o minutes and wishing I was in bed. Well I just read about a new product called Cytex at "Dun4fun" http://dun4fun-hondaray6.blogspot.com/2009/05/cystex-review-and-giveaway.html
This is something I definitely want in my medicine cabinet. You can enter to win a box of Cytex by visiting the link above.

JVC Camcorder Giveaway @MomBuzz

I would love to be the proud owner of a JVC Everio Camcorder. http://camcorder.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028494&pathId=119&page=10 . This JVC Camcorder has so many wonderful features. One of the great features is that it has 60 GB built in hard drive and can tape for 14 hours and 20 minutes not to mention you can add memory. There is an option to use a microSD. This is cool if you want to have more memory. This is just a few features that I liked a lot but the list goes on and on. If you would like to own a JVC Everio Camcorder just visit "Mom Buzz" http://www.themombuzz.com/2009/05/summer-party-jvc-everio-hard-disk.html read her wonderful review and enter for your chance to win one. Just click the link in this post and it will take you to her review and giveaway.

Win Personalized Jones Soda @busymom

Head on over to Busy Mom for the chance to win a 12-pack of customized Jones Soda for your next event or just for fun! Add your own photo and message to any flavor of your choice. Giveaway ends June 7th. Be sure to check out the other giveaways on the Busy Mom blog!

Capri Sun $250 Visa GC Giveaway @Therapeutic

To win a Capri Sun $250 Visa Gift Card would sure be Therapeutic for me lol. My kids love Capri Sun all three flavors and I as a parent love the fact that they are quick simple and nutritious. I have to admit I don't miss washing out the thermos bottles everyday. Plus the kids like grabbing one to drink on the walk to school. At Therapeutic (Ad-Free) http://therapeuticadfree.blogspot.com/2009/04/capri-sun-250-visa-gift-card-giveaway.html you can enter to win a Capri Sun $250 Visa Gift Card. Just click on the link above and it will take you to the review and giveaway.

Furniture Giveaway @Mamma's Review

Sometimes you find a place you just love to shop and Bob's Discount www.mybobs.com
is one of those places for me. You never know what your going to find. It kind of reminds me of Marden's because I never know what they will have the next time I stop in. I just came from Mommas Reviews http://www.mommasreview.com/?p=1922
and she is having a fantastic review and giveaway for Englewood Pub from Bob's Discount (pictured above) valued at $599.00. This is an amazing giveaway and I couldn't wait to enter. If you would like to enter too just click on the link to Momma's Review above. Good Luck~!

Summer Crayola Fun Giveaway @INeverGrewUp

I live in Maine and unfortunately we only have about 4 months of good sunny weather so getting outside for some fun activities is important to do during these months. Crayola has fun activities to enjoy outdoors. This summer, Crayola is encouraging children to let their imaginations run wild with a nationwide wellness campaign called the “Crayola Outdoor Challenge.” What a great idea~!
At "I Never Grew Up" http://inevergrewup.net/giveaway-56-summer-crayola-fun/#comment-19593 You can enter to win some real fun Crayola products that your children will have lots of fun in the sun with. I have been following "I Never Grew UP" Since I first started blogging and I just love her site. Check it out and enter while your there. All you have to do is click on the link in this post and it will take you directly to her site & giveaway. Have a fun sunny day~!

want to win a JVC Camcorder?

I just visited a new site to me that I really liked called "A Daily Dose of Toni" http://www.juststopscreaming.com/2009/05/capture-those-memories-without-mess-of.html
She has a lot going on at her site and it's a great blog to check out. Right now she is having a review and giveaway for a JVC Everio Camcorder. The Everio GZ-MG680 is a hard disk camcorder, that has a 120GB internal memory with up to 150 hours of recording time. How cool is that~! I would love to have this to video my kids activities and much much more. Check out her site and enter to win a JVC Camcorder while your there.

Coffee Lover's Week @busymom

Have you checked out Coffee Lover's Week @busymom ? http://busy-mommy.com/2009/05/keurig-platinum-brewer-giveaway.html/comment-page-1#comments
If not your missing out on all kinds of fun. I just entered to win a Keurig Platinum Brewer and 4 boxes of kcups.
Check out all the kcups flavors you can try at www.keurig.com
Have fun and Drink Coffee~!

Mother's Day Giveaway @5minutesformom

For all you mothers out there "5 Minutes for Mom is having amazing giveaways. For a list and how to enter all you have to do is click this link http://www.5minutesformom.com/6032/mothers-day-giveaway-2009/
This is a few items you can enter for are HP Mini-1000, Blu-ray Player, designer purses, gift cards and much more. I just entered to win Toshiba Protégé A600
This is an amazing giveaway everyone~!