May 2011 | Miki's Hope

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

I woke up this morning sand guess what---Exactly 1000 GFC FOLLOWERS!!! And I quickly (after made a cup of coffee and got Gremlin his breakfast) went to Random.org and put in the numbers 1 - 1000 and hit submit----the winning number is

871

now there were 166 entries but I did say everyone past and present!! We Started at 949 entries--thus if I take 949 and subtract 871 I get number

78

And the winner is

Smash Bravo Team said... 78

Following on GFC
!!!!
May 23, 2011 3:14 PM

Congratulations!! You are the winner of $25.00!! Look for my email and respond within 48 hours (remember to give me you paypal address!) so I can get your prize to you!!!!



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Do You Bake Gift Box Giveaway Ends 06/20

Monday, May 30, 2011

This contest is now closed--Thank you everyone for participating!! (Just a heads up--I put up a new giveaway yesterday-$25.00 in your PayPal-be sure to look for it!)
AND THE WINNER IS # 159 picked by Random.org!!

karenmed409 said... 159

following you via facebook
Gumma Medlin
karenmed409 at comcast dot net

Congratulations Karen!! Look for my email which will say
CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE THE WINNER OF THE DO YOU BAKE GIFT BOX!!
Respond within 48 hours with your full name and address and I will get it right out to you!!






Let us ask... Do You Bake?

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No you don't! It's okay. Have no fear! Our goodies are so easy to make that anyone can do it and with our online recipe suggestions, you can create new and exiting treats all the time.
We make an extensive line of simple yet delicious beer breads, scones, biscuits, brownies, seasonings and dip mixes, with new items being developed constantly. You can also keep your dogs happy with our all natural healthy dog treats that are so simple to make you’ll love making them all the time for a happy canine pal.
Do You Bake? proudly supports numerous charities across the country. A portion of sales benefit the charity when you order through their link. Are you a charity looking to raise money? Go to our “Charity” tab to find out how easy it is to raise funds.
Want to be your own boss? With Do You Bake’s generous consultant program you can start your own business. Follow the link to find out more.
P.s: Yes, all of our products really are 100% natural. Each and every one of our products are hand-packed. Our ingredients are locally sourced, fresh and oh so yummy!

The Giveaway:
One lucky reader is going to win a box of goodies from Michele with Do You Bake!!
This box of goodies will include:
1-Pound Cake
1-Lemon Cranberry Muffins
1-Berry Crumble Mix
1-Chocolate Banana Slice Mix
 
This giveaway will end at midnight on 06/20. Open to US residents. Winner will be announced here and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize  Mandatory entry must be completed first or bonus entries don't count. Please leave one comment per task you complete and leave your email address so you can be notified if you win.

Mandatory Entry:
Visit Michele's Do You Bake site and tell me another product you would love to try.

Bonus Entries:
Follow us publicly via GFC
Let me know if you like Miki's Hope on Facebook
Follow Miki's Hope on Twitter
Tweet daily for daily entry ( leave link)
Follow on Networked Blogs
Subscribe to us via RSS ( 2 entries)
Add us to your blog roll ( 3 entries)
Subscribe to us via Email ( 4 entries - must be confirmed)
GOOD LUCK!!



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Only 7 more GFC Followers to 1000!!

Good morning everyone!!

I now have 993 GFC followers--only 7 more until I go to Random.org and pick one lucky winner of 25.00!! Of course I will be at work today (figures huh?) but when I come home I will check and even if it is over 1000 I will use all the entries (example 1012) to pick the winner---so keep your eyes peeled today for an email that says---Congratulations--you won my GFC giveaway!!

I will definitely be doing this again as I get closer to the 1500 GFC mark--but I will be upping the ante!! So keep your eye on Miki's Hope!!

I would love to be able to do this for networked blogs but the powers that be have stopped me from joining others anymore-they say I have to delete some that I have on now and I don't know why nor do I want to!!--If anyone knows the answer to this please let me know!! (Well, maybe I'll have a giveaway to sign up on networked blogs anyway or maybe my new fan page---)

Thank you to all of you who entered!!!!



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Is everyone RELAXING this weekend?

Sunday, May 29, 2011

I know I am!! Nothing to do all day and I'm loving it--of course I do have to work tomorrow (boo hoo) but today I get to relax, blog hop a bit, enter a couple of give aways, play PoGo games for a while, read a bit, play with Gremlin a bit and just maybe I will go out and do a bit of grocery shopping (no promises on that last one-and I got Gremlin's food yesterday so no real pressure). A little bit of this and a little bit of that---I LOVE it when I have absolutely nothing I HAVE to do!!!!

Well let me get to it--Have a great day all--and do what ever it is you really love to do!!

SHE WILL BE PLAYING WITH ME A LOT (NOT A BIT)



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At least I can now post!!

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Good morning all!!

Well, I guess switching from IE to Firefox fixed most of my problems. At least now I can get on here and post--that was really frustrating!! Of course GFC (google friend connect) is not working yet so I won't be promoting that 25.00 giveaway until it is--but it will be back--and I am only 21 away from the magic number of 1000!!
I joined a bunch of blog hops for the weekend--of course I do have to go out to lunch with my Mom today so will probably hop around this evening or tomorrow--I do follow anyone who follows me back from these hops.
I am also experiencing a learning curve here--this is the first time I have really used Firefox--so please bear with me--I keep trying to re memorize all my favorites into bookmarks LOL--thank heavens I have Roboform------or I really would be in a lot of hot water---
Well-better go get ready to pick up my Mom!!
Have a great day all!!


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This is driving me UP THE WALL!!

Friday, May 27, 2011

Hi all,

Well I was able to get in here from work--then came home and could not get in again--so I decided to download Mozilla Firefox (which we use at work--and here I am once again--Hopefully this won't keep happening!! There are only 21 more posts to go before I hit 1000 GFC!!! I'm so excited!!
So, what is everyine doing for Memorial Day weekend? I actually have to work on Monday--but tomorrow I think I will go and get some summer clothes on sale at the Avenue (and my Mom has an additional 35% off coupon off entire purchase--gotta love those coupons!!) I will also try and join one or two blog hops (if Google decides to cooperate lol)--
Well--think I'll go get some dinner now--be back later to go blog searching!!

Have a wonderful weekend all!!

Michele & Gremlin



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Update From Michelle

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Michelle is among those having issues logging in to her dashboard and posting comments. She wanted me to let you all know she will be posting and replying to comments as soon as she possibly can!!


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Katz Jewelers-with some words from Phyllis

Monday, May 23, 2011

Well, my friend Phyllis finally wrote up something about what they really can do for you--this can also be found on the info tab of their face book page I will give you a little of the history as I remember it--Katz Jewelers was originally started and owned by Phyllis' father-a master watch repairman--he taught Mark and Jess (Mark's brother). I don't know if he taught them how to repair and make Jewelry

but Mark excels at it (just ask my Mom!!). Phyllis is the stringer of beads and pearls

and the person who knows just how to pick out the most beautiful Jewelry some of which you can see when you go to their facebook page.
(UH OH--I want this one!!!)
If you live or work in NYC you are lucky cause you can actually go and visit them at the store. If you leave Grand Central Station via the MetLife Bldg (at the rear) and you cross the street--turn right--then on your left (a very short walk) is some stairs--walk up the stairs --they are right next to the revolving doors to get into the building--237 Park Ave. Tell them Michele sent you!! And if you know anyone who lives or works down there please send them there as well!! I would really appreciate it if you would go to their facebook page and like it!! And now a few words from Phyllis!!

Katz Jewelers is the place to go when you have a jewelry dilemma. From watch battery installation to complicated jewelry remodelling. we are here to serve you. When you need a gift or would like to treat yourself, come in and explore our unique jewelry collections. We always treat your jewelry and watches with the utmost care. At Katz Jewelers we can repair your broken jewelry, replace stones and remodel the heirlooms that you have inherited. We work on quartz, wind-up and automatic watches and there is never a charge for estimates.
Address 237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017 · Get Directions
Phone 2126970655
Hours Mon - Fri: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm



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Scentsy Full Size Warmer & 3 Bars Giveaway

This Giveaway is now closed!!! There were 376 entries!! Ramdon.org picked

Deb K said... 93

I follow Miracle Mama's on GFC

deb55106{at}gmail{dot}com

Conrats DebK!! I will be emailing you shortly-look for the subject "Congratulations! You Won the Scentsy Full Size Warmer & 3 Bars Giveaway!! Please respond within 48 hours or another winner will have to be picked---



Sheri Carpenter Independent Scentsy Consultant - sensiblearomas@comcast.net
I love being a Scentsy Consultant! The one think I love most about it is the products. 
See I love to burn candles but can't in my house because of my son's asthma. The fumes and the soot from the open flame cause his asthma to flare up when I have a candle burning. I was first introduced to Scentsy about 2 years ago when I met a few consultants online. After a year of talking to who is now my sponsor I decided to join the company.

Let me give you a little background about Scentsy.
The story of Scentsy is the story of how a simple idea—offer a safe, wickless alternative to scented candles through home parties—grew into one of the most successful companies the direct selling industry has ever seen.

Since establishing its direct selling model in July 2004, Scentsy has experienced phenomenal growth in both revenue and the number of Consultants. Scentsy began 2011 with 87,428 Consultants, 735 employees, and nearly 500,000 square feet of office and warehouse space—its message continues to spread at a rate that far exceeds industry norms.

Company owners Orville and Heidi Thompson credit this success to the three-point business strategy that drives everything Scentsy does: Simplicity, Authenticity, and Generosity. To the Thompsons, Generosity means "contributing more than you take," and their commitment to build the company around that philosophy has produced remarkable results.
Scentsy offers many different products to chose from such as ceramic warmers that are powered by a low watt light bulb so they never get hot to the touch. Only warm. Our wax is non toxic so it is safe around kids and pets. We also carry products such as fragrance foam which is a non alcohol hand sanitizer, Scent circles which are great to hang in the closet or the car, and don't forget our Scentsy Buddies which are great for kids of all ages. And there is so much more........
The Giveaway:
One lucky reader is going to win a Babies Breath Full Size Scentsy Warmer & The following 3 bars, Enchanted Mist, Sticky Cinnamon Bun, & Camu Camu!!
This giveaway will end at midnight on  06/10. Open to US residents. Winner will be announced here and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Mandatory entry must be completed first or bonus entries don't count. Please leave one comment per task you complete and leave your email address so you can be notified if you win.
Mandatory Entry:
Visit Sheri's Scentsy Site and tell me another product you would love to have.

Bonus Entries:
Follow us publicly via GFC
Follow either of Sheri's Blogs Miracle Momas and/or One Busy Moma Via GFC ( 1 entry each)
Like me on my New Facebook fan page
Follow Sheri on Twitter
Like me on Networked Blogs (right side)
Follow me on Twitter
Tweet daily for daily entry ( leave link)
Share this giveaway in any way you chose ( 1 entry each share - please leave link)
Subscribe to us via RSS ( 2 entries- top of page)
Add us to your blog roll ( 3 entries - leave link)
Subscribe to us via email ( 4 entries -top of page -  must be confirmed)





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Good Morning

Hi all,

I'm in kind of a rush right now--late for work--but wanted to remind everyone that when I reach 1000 GFC followers--I will be sending 25.00 to one lucky winner!!!



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$25.00 into your PayPal

Sunday, May 22, 2011

This contest is now closed!! Thank you everyone who entered past and present!!
I will be holding another one soon so keep your eyes on Miki's Hope!!

I was just looking at my GFC number and am amazed that in just 4 1/2 months I am up to 949 -THANK YOU EVERYONE--I would love to be at 1000---so----I will be giving 25.00 to one lucky winner when I reach that magic number!! To make it fair to the 949 already there all of you may enter also and have a chance to win if you wish. The winner will be chosen by Random.org when I have 1000 GFC followers.



Mandatory Entry: Follow me on GFC (if you already do then just state that in your comment!!

Extra Entries: Like me on my New Facebook fan page
Like me on Networked Blogs (right side)
Follow me on Twitter


This contest will end when I reach 1000 GFC followers!!
The winner will be notified by email so make sure to add your email address to each entry! The winner will be given 48 hours to respond or a different winner will have to be picked.

Gremlin says he approves this giveaway!!





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Do You Bake--want the nutritional value?

If you ever want to know what the nutritional value is in any of the products--I now have a chart!! Do You Bake is one of the first online companies (ro my knowledge) to give this info to their consultants--usually you have to call or email the home offices. Now just ask your consultant!!




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Katz Jewelers

Thursday, May 19, 2011

You may have noticed that I posted on my facebook page asking everyone to like the brand new Facebook Katz Jewelers. They are finally on the internet!! Mark & Phyllis are my some of my oldest and dearest friends. I've known Mark since I was 16!!
If you live or work in NYC then you really gotta go and visit Katz Jewelers--(237 Park Ave, NY, NY -across the street from Grand Central Station) They have the nicest Jewelry!! AND if you need a watch repaired, Mark is the one to do it!! (Phyllis is REALLY good at stringing or re stringing pearls)
They will be selling on the internet eventually--and if you go to their page you can see some of the things they have in their store. This is my favorite pair of earrings
Next week sometime Phyllis will be doing a guest post on my blog!!
In the meantime please go to facebook and search for Katz Jewelers and like the page!!!


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A Weird Day

Monday, May 16, 2011

I feel just awful--shivering but my head is hot--achy all over--I did make it to one of my clients today will have to go to the other over the weekend sometime. And I really have to get to work tomorrow--my boss is traveling on business and I am the only other one who can sign checks--also have to get the payroll input to make sure there is enough to cover it on Friday--and Gremlin does not seem to know what he wants--just very out of sorts--I think he wants water--no--food---no--attention--no---have no idea what is up with him--maybe it is because I don't feel well? Maybe a hot soak with one of Eclipse Spa's bath bombs will make me feel more myself? Or maybe I will just get in bed and read--yeah--that is what I will do--but I really should make myself something to eat--pasta is easy--throw some butter and that Parmesan and Peppercorn from Willowhouse---well, think I will get off for a while------

DO NOT PAY ANY ATTENTION TO HER--SHE IS FINE--IT IS I WHO NEEDS ATTENTION



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I am going to read whether Gremlin ----------MEOW

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Well today Gremlin is being somewhat quiet---but then I have hopped to it everytime he meowed today and I was only gone for about 4 hours--right now he is sleeping peacefully in the dining room--I'm sitting here contemplateing whether I dare to go lie down and read--he does have radar!! He can be sound asleep in another room BUT when I stealthily pick up my clothes to get dressed--he is there front and center MEOW--and he is not happy until I remove my shoes and clothes when I get home in the evening--and don't touch the computer until he has been fed--he jumps right up and threatens to pick up the wire to the mouse so that the mouse will be slightly in the air so that it will drop on the desk---(he has done this and knows it will get me moving real fast!!!) As long as I don't touch--he just opens his mouth and holds it just above the wire-------think he has me trained? Guess I'll go lie down now and hope for the best----------

She thinks I'm sleeping--but my ears are awake!!



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Gremlin is on the WARPATH

Saturday, May 14, 2011

And he is bound and determined to drive me batty---I am already heading that way--I don't need any help!! Everytime I sit down at the computer--Meow Meow Meow--I go to get a drink of water--Meow meow meow (only he is allowed to drink water from a glass) and for some reason known only to him he is suddenly starving and needs WET food ONLY--twice a day or whenever I set foot in the apartment or I try to lie down to read--Gremlin for sure does not want me to read---I only went out for short time today--came home--Meow Meow Meow--and he can keep doing that for hours on end--non stop--at perfect intevals--until I stop whatever I am doing and go serve his majesty whatever it is he wants. I just gave him a second bowl of his food--he was meowing so pitiously I gave it to him--2 little mouthfuls---that's all he ate--and now he is sleeping peacefully on my bed---------maybe I can crawl in next to him and keep reading---hum----worth a shot-----

I AM ROYALTY AND AM TO BE OBEYED IMMEDIATELY!!




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I just saw a quote

Sunday, May 8, 2011

This about says it all-I saw it on a pet/adoption blog that I clicked into from Adgitize--(and forgot to get their url!!!! Great Blog too!!!)

"Thousands of years ago, cats were treated as royalty. Cats have never forgotten this."

"In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog."

Well--I agree with the 1st one-----




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Happy Mother's Day!!

Whether you are Mom to kids or furbabies I want to wish each and every one of you a peaceful, quiet, serene day filled with happiness and laughter.
Enjoy Moms it is YOUR day!!!!



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Tupperware Giveaway--Whip 'N Prep Chef--ends 5/31

Saturday, May 7, 2011

This giveaway is now completed! # 237 was picked by ramdon.org as the winner


Most of the time when people think of Tupperware they think of square or round containers where you can store various food products. I was very surprised when I went into my friend Cheryl's site and saw a bunch of items that had nothing to do with storage!! They have really pretty tumblers
which make it easy to get those dreaded 8 glasses of water in every day.
They have Microwave products like the Microwave plate cover

to help keep spatters from occuring in your microwave and a Microsteamer which can steam flavorful, healthy dishes in under 15 minutes!!
Of course there are the storage containers!! I have purchased the Keep Tabs 5-piece set. I actually keep my supplies for when I make samples in them
For this Give Away I received one of the Kitchen Prep items--Yup they have those also now--The Whip 'N Press Chef--It is so easy to use and to clean!!!

Great for when you don't want to drag out your electric mixer--or for single people like me who generally are making small portions of everything (or trying anyway)
Cheryl will be giving one very lucky winner one of the Whip 'N Prep Chefs for their very own!!

Mandatory Entry: Go to Cheryl's Tupperware site and tell me which item you would love to have. (when you get there just click on shop in the upper left-it will take you there)

Additional Entries: Like Cheryl on her Facebook page

Like Me on my new Facebook FanPage

Friend me on GFC
Add yourself to my Networked Blogs
Follow me on Twitter

This contest will end on 5/31. The winner will be chosen by Random.org.
I will contact the winner by email so make sure you add your email address to every entry!! The winner will have 48 hours to contact me back or a different winner will be chosen.







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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies--OH MY!!!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Since I decided to stay home today I figured I'd finally get around to baking up the Do You Bake Oatmeal Raisin Cookies---I am definitely no baker--if you had seen me putting all the stuff together you would know what I mean---BUT they came out DELICIOUS!!!!!! I'm munching on one right now--YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!!!!! Oh I am so glad my Mom does not read my blog!!!! You really gotta try these--a close second to my absolute DYB favorite--Chocolate Cupcakes!!!



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"Worth Dying For" by Lee Child

Somehow I had never read a Lee Child book before--but will definitely be reading his other Reacher series books in the future!! I just happened to be in Barnes and Noble the other day (my Mom needed their WIFI to upload some books-I still prefer paper) and happened to see this one and picked it up--YIKES--I could not put it down!! 513 pages in a couple of days----
I really don't want to spoil this one for you--all I can say is you will NEVER see what's coming--suspense at it's best!! All I will do is write what is on the back cover!!! If you love suspense--go get this book or upload it or go to the library--this one can't be ignored!!

"There's deadly trouble in the corn country of Nebraska...and Jack Reacher walks right into it. First he falls foul of the Duncans, a local clan that has terrified an entire county into submission. But it's the unsolved, decades old case of missing child that Reacher can't let go.."

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Helping Animals – and Humans – in Tuscaloosa

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Helping Animals – and Humans – in Tuscaloosa

We helped the animals in Tokyo--now animals in our country need help!! Please click into the above link--

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Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

When one of my friends handed me this book I admit I was skeptical-not what I usually read--but then why not--Well all I can say is I finished this book in two days--I could not put it down!!
I loved the way this author portrayed this story through the eyes and daydreams of a nursing home resident who might actually have lived through the Great Depression. The traveling circus was not portrayed as we might have wished but as it probably was at the time. There were tears in my eyes at some parts and smiles others--I am an animal lover and the Elephant--well I'm not going to say anymore exept--go buy it, or rent it or do whatever you have to do--just read it!! I noticed that they made a movie out of it--I just hope it is half as good as the book!!


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