A Win and a Review - Pink Zebra

So I've been woefully neglectful of my blog lately; let's just say 3 kids with ear infections takes up a LOT of time. However right before Christmas I won a contest at The Peaceful Mom for a Pink Zebra warmer and sprinkles from independent distributor Cindy Rhoden. Although I don't review every time I win something, when I really like it I try to say thanks and this is one of those ways.

One of the very few ways I'm a girly girl is in my olfactory sensitivities. Translated: I like smelly goodies. And I really don't like yucky smells, although w/ 3 kids I've gotten used to diapers. Anyway, I got a cute little warmer and chose Cinnamon Spice Sprinkles - their version of tarts for a candle warmer. I've tried a lot of candle type stuff trying to make my house smell good (usually after the latest diaper bomb), but usually the stuff doesn't last long or has a really fake, plasticky smell. These really lived up to their hype. I love the smell of cinnamon, as does Matt, and when I put these in the warmer he came home from work he started sniffing the air and smiling. This only usually happens when I've cooked some sort of meat product before he makes it home from work. He puts up w/ my girly weirdness w/ the smell dept but he genuinely likes this one, so I know it has to be pretty good. So an enthusiastic thumbs up for Cindy Rhoden at Pink Zebra and thanks to The Peaceful Mom (or random.org anyway) for choosing me! 

Turn the Tide 2011 Campaign School

The St. Charles YRs are hosting the Turn the Tide 2011 Campaign School on Nov 4-5. The campaign school was wildly successful in 2009, so we decided it would be a crime to deny the same wisdom and expertise to those involved or interested in involvement with the 2012 elections. Anyone interested can register online or download and print a registration form to mail. This is a great tool for candidates, campaign staff or volunteers to learn about the most effective and ethical way to campaign!

We are also still accepting promotional items for our student swag bags, as well as sponsorships for certain items or room names. Contact stcharlesyrs@gmail.com for more information or to see what's left to sponsor.

Free US Constitution

So I have to give a shout out to my alma mater, who is offering a free copy of the US Constitution (thanks Mojo Savings!). I can personally vouch for the importance Hillsdale places on the Constitution, as when I debated for the school I had to carry one with me all the time.

As a side note, Hillsdale is putting some promo items in our student swag bags for the campaign school (see post below) so if you're interested come check it out!