Ultimate Blog Party!!!!

thanks to suzanne, I decided to join the party.

I got into blogging last year because of Suzanne. I've known her on message boards for awhile, but I've gotten to know her much better since entering the blogosphere. I've also met several others whose blogs I am starting to love, and look forward to meeting even more bloggers now that I've joined the party.

So I guess that means I have to introduce myself.

I am a single mom from Long Island. My older daughter, Jen, is a college freshman, going to school in New England. Younger daughter, Becca, is a high school junior. I am also an attorney with an insurance company, with offices in Jersey City, NJ, a really "wonderful" commute. I sit on the board of trustees at my synagogue (which means I do a lot of volunteer work there!), and I am active in various fundraisers for the American Cancer Society, currently planning for this year's Relay for Life.

I like ot take photos, so you'll see many of them in this blog. I've posted video taken from my phone, but I haven't tried to post stuff I've taken with my Flip yet.



so please come in, sit down and make yourself comfortable. I'll make a pot of coffee and we can chat.

the prizes I'm interested in include the following:

2— Bracelet
Provided by: Sydney Andrews
Prize Details: Win a fabulous bracelet of your choice. Visit Sydney Andrews to see your choices. ($46.00 value) Are you interested in becoming a consultant?

12 — $20 gift certificate to The Gift Closet
Provided by: The Gift Closet
Prize details: Pamper yourself with this $20 Gift Certificate to The Gift Closet! Choose from my handmade Shea Butter, Soy Linen & Body Spray, Scrabble Pendants, or Scrabble Magnets!

14 — $43 in products
Provided By: Andrea Hatfield- Scentsy Consultant
Prize Details: 1 Scentsy Warmer, 1 Scentsy Bar and 1 Scentsy Room Spray - winners choice!

15 — Two winners will Win a pair of ChicBud Earphones with Swarovski Crystals
Provided by: The IE Mommy
Prize details: Earphones that fit your fashion, style and personality! Listening never looked so good! (Value $45.00)

16 — $20 gift certificate to Ladybug Limited
Provided by: Ladybug Limited
Prize details: Ladybug Limited has hair accessories for lucky bugs! The winner of this $20 gift certificate can choose from any of the no-slip clippies, fabric button clips or ponies, or hand-printed custom clips or ponies.
17 — Fire polished Czech Bead Bracelet (sized to fit) and Pierced Earring Set (color based on availability)
Provided by: Jenna’s Jewels
Prize details: Mom deserves a little pampering! Jenna’s Jewels will donate a $35 bracelet and earring gift set to one winner.
49 – Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred DVD and The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook: Budget Friendly Meals Your Whole Family Will Love
Provided by: Pudget: Losing Weight On A Budget
Prize details: These two great tools will help you during any phase of your weight loss journey.87 –a 6-piece “Insider’s Beauty Collection” of Avon products
Provided by: callwhenyougetthere.com
Prize details: This set includes a beauty bag, long-lasting lipstick, Kabuki face brush, mineral makeup (face powder), Anew eye cream, mascara. ($60 value)