Sandra B.

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Photo Contest!!!

Sandra B. posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 9:58 am
Win a teeth whitening or a grand prize of a professional teeth whitening session in NYC for busy moms who need a get-away and a beauty pick-me-up. I entered Gabbi. Please go here and vote for her picture:http://www.topdentists.com/smile/entry/243427.  While you are there enter your picture too! ...
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Photo Contest!!!

Sandra B. posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 9:56 am
Win a teeth whitening or a grand prize of a professional teeth whitening session in NYC for busy moms who need a get-away and a beauty pick-me-up. I entered Gabbi. Please go here and vote for her picture:http://www.topdentists.com/smile/entry/243427.  While you are there enter your picture too! ...
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Football and Homemade Salsa

Sandra B. posted an article on - Feb 5, 2012, 10:05 pm
I made some homemade salsa. It was my first attempt and I really think it tasted awesome. I loved making it. It was quite a treat. I used the Superbowl as an excuse to snack. You HAVE to have snacks when you are watching the Superbowl, right??? I told myself this. I'm not a huge football fan but I d...
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Maybe Germs are Loving this Mild Winter?

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 31, 2012, 1:23 pm
There is so much sickness going around where we live right now! Central Illinois has been experiencing some wonderful temps for the end of January. I am used to Illinois winters. I am sick of the snow and was not ready for it this year. Last year we had so much of it starting in November and it kept...
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Perfect Lasagna

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 8:30 pm
                                                  I made lasagna tonight. I just looooove lasagna! I don't make it often since it's so fattening. I just remember why I love it so much when do. Yummo as Rachel Ray would say. I do have an addiction to cooking shows, food ne...
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NCLEX

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 8:21 pm
I have my date set to take the boards. It's coming up fast so wish me luck, send prayers, whatever it is you do! I know I can use it. This past few years I have overcome a lot. I went back to college, had cancer, had a baby, went back to college AGAIN and continued on. I went to nursing college and ...
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Technically Four Years

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 18, 2012, 11:27 pm
So I have always considered my date of remission the day they called and told me that I was cancer free after my PET scan. Well I discussed with my Oncologist at my last appointment that they consider remission the day of your last treatment, not including radiation. I am not sure why. This would me...
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White Daddy? Funny Things that Kids Say

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 18, 2012, 5:43 pm
OK. Is this funny to you? My daughter Gabbi is four years old. I myself am a pale girl. I like to have a tan but you know I'm very white. haha I don't want skin cancer so I stick with a little bronzer (not orange stuff) but you know, to get a little pretty color. My husband however is a tan dude. He...
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Angelina

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 16, 2012, 4:12 pm
My daughter's name is Angelina. I love this song and found it because of her name a long time ago. Many may not even realize Billy Bob Thornton is a singer as well as an actor. I think his voice is pretty good. He made this song for Angelina Jolie while they were together. I love this tune even if t...
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Laryngitis Sucks!

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 16, 2012, 1:33 pm
I lose my voice at least 6 times a year. That's a guestimate. I do lose it a lot though. This past weekend has been no exception to that rule. I lost it again. This time it has been worse than any other time. My daughter Lexi lost her voice first. She had a cold, etc. The whole thing. I told her to ...
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What to Expect Prize Giveaway!!!!

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 16, 2012, 12:43 pm
Drum-roll please! The big winner of all three books in the What To Expect series is: Danielle!!! She followed me on twitter and followed what to expect as well gaining extra entries. Way to go Danielle!!! I have an additional surprise now. I have 3 more books to give away! Each person will get one b...
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Michael C. Hall Stands Up

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 13, 2012, 10:18 am

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Confessions!

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 10, 2012, 4:11 pm
You know what I hate? I hate it when we're out at a really nice restaurant (or hell Burger King for that matter) and my hubby's phone rings and he answers the call. See, my husband works at a factory. It's loud there. I only assume it's why he's always really loud when he answers that phone. I think...
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Pet Peeve of the Week and My Giveaway

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 8, 2012, 9:00 pm
I really love to read news stories online. I rarely if ever watch the news on TV anymore. If I want to watch it I can watch it any time I feel like online. I love to do it and I catch up this way on current events whether they be related to an earthquake or even celebrity updates that I may admitted...
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Pregnant with Cancer: What To Expect Giveaway

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 7, 2012, 7:32 pm
Pregnant with Cancer: What To Expect Giveaway
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Chicken Parmesan and Pumpkin Cake

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 4, 2012, 5:47 pm
I made both of these two things in the past two days. I am happy to say the cake is pretty much gone thanks to having a few kids around the house. I had some and it was excellent. I really do not like having the temptation around.I love cooking but unfortunately with that food comes the temptation t...
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Enter My Giveaway!!!

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 4, 2012, 3:35 pm
Enter the Giveaway by clicking below: WHAT TO EXPECT GIVEAWAY!!!! THREE BOOKS! You don't want to miss this one. Share the link. Pass it around. This is three books from WhattoExpect.com. You can enter for someone else if you don't need the books. These would be the BEST shower gift. If you can use ...
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What To Expect Giveaway

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 4, 2012, 3:29 am
It has been such a long time since I have done a giveaway but I think I'm ready now that I have graduated from college. I love doing these things and now I have more time again finally. I have four daughters. Each time I was pregnant I referred to the What to Expect series. Do you remember those bo...
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Consumer Complaints for Ripside Interactive, LLC - Nebraska, South Dakota and Southwest Iowa BBB

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 2, 2012, 7:00 pm
Consumer Complaints for Ripside Interactive, LLC - Nebraska, South Dakota and Southwest Iowa BBB I can only say that Village Photos has disappeared yet they keep charging my account each month. I am getting to my wits end here. I have lost over 1000 photos! I know I know. Keep them backed up. I did....
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Ever Get Tired of Being the Nice Guy?

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 2, 2012, 1:55 pm
I joined facebook before it was really a popular thing to do. I was in college in 2005 and yes there were people on there but honestly everyone was still loving Myspace. I was a part of both. I have always been very computer savvy. I did things on a computer in school when no one else could. Anyway ...
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Feeling Better and Happy New Year!

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jan 1, 2012, 5:11 pm
  I have been feeling better since I ranted about not feeling well. It seems perhaps the bug decided to leave that night. Whatever it was, it was unpleasant and I do not care to have it visit again! I am feeling good though and relaxing today. I had a great New Years Eve with my hubby and sister an...
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Stomach Ache? Pain? Two Weeks?

Sandra B. posted an article on - Dec 30, 2011, 2:26 pm
Literally since my graduation night I have had off and on and stomach pain with other various issues. I am serious here. I am so ready for it to go away. I will think I'm better and fine then it hits me again. This comes with random nausea for no apparent reason and other stomach "issues". This is n...
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Birthday!

Sandra B. posted an article on - Dec 29, 2011, 1:05 am
Today is my birthday. I celebrate another year of life! Yay :) Almost didn't make it here. Already got some good presents from the family. I'll post pics tomorrow. My birthday is the 29th. It's 12:05 a.m. I waste no time at all. haha
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A Star is Born! Haha

Sandra B. posted an article on - Dec 27, 2011, 7:40 pm

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Christmas and Birthdays

Sandra B. posted an article on - Dec 26, 2011, 2:19 pm
This month was always a big one for me. We have Christmas, my birthday, my mom's birthday and New Years this month. This will be the second year I have added the anniversary of my father's death from pancreatic cancer. He passed away December 27th, 2009. I miss my dad each and every day. He loved th...
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Village Photos

Sandra B. posted an article on - Dec 23, 2011, 12:08 pm
If you are reading through my blog and pictures are missing they should be back eventually. Village Photos has been down now for about 4 months I think. I am so upset because I have been paying for a service that I am not receiving. I am assuming they will see some lawsuits at the end of this. You c...
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I Did It!

Sandra B. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2011, 11:28 pm
It's been many years since I made the decision to go back to school. I was stopped in my tracks by cancer not to mention having another baby. It was a rough road but I made it. I beat cancer, I had my baby, I went back to school AGAIN and Saturday my dreams came true. I graduated from with my Bachel...
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Nursing Books for Sale

Sandra B. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2011, 8:55 pm
I'm going through the ones I don't use anymore. I have quite a few for sale. I try to offer fair prices that compete with those on Ebay. If you are interested here is a link to all those for sale: http://www.ebay.com/sch/trust404/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3686 If you are not inte...
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Graduation in 31 Days!!!!

Sandra B. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2011, 8:52 pm
I'm getting so crazy anxious and nervous with finals coming up. There is so much to do, and so little time. It's like HERE now. I am so ready. This blog has followed me through it all. I haven't spent as much time here lately because I've been focused on my studies but I'm on my way back! I am so re...
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So What's up With Entrecard?

Sandra B. posted an article on - Oct 24, 2011, 1:40 pm
My widget has not been working and I keep getting errors. Now I go to campaign on the website and it is not finding widgets on anyone's blog. I need details! Thanks to all of those entrecard bloggers for any replies! I want to know as well when it might be fixed.
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Tickling Makes Me ANGRY So STOP!

Sandra B. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2011, 2:48 pm
  Ok I am extremely ticklish. I bet half of my readers immediately thought ooooh cool and considered all the ways I could be tortured. Well you see I am ticklish everywhere. It's NOT a fetish!!! Not for me ok? My nerves must be on over drive because I am insanely ticklish. I have tried to read a li...
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It Makes Me So Sad, Please Help Spread the Word!

Sandra B. posted an article on - Oct 18, 2011, 6:27 pm
I would like for people to share my story. Tell others. Spread it around. Tell people chemo may be possible in pregnancy. Watch the shock on pretty much everyone's face. You'll get that a lot. I just read a story about a mother who decided to not have chemo so she could save her unborn baby's life. ...
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This is a Really Smart Baby!!!

Sandra B. posted an article on - Oct 17, 2011, 12:30 am
Video: Baby Learns Brad Pitt Is Cute
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The Walking Dead

Sandra B. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2011, 9:27 pm
  I just love this show. I am into scary movies, zombie movies, vampires, you name it. I wish the whole vampire thing was not so overdone but I still have a love for the good ones. Buffy the Vampire Slayer series was kick ass. I love it. I have a new saying and that is that Edward has nothing on Sp...
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Where Have I Been?

Sandra B. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 6:18 pm
I hate those blog posts where people post about how they haven't been posting. Don't you hate those? Yeah. So I will leave that part out. School has been keeping me crazy busy and even today I am crazy busy studying for a test. I decided to take a few moments and fill in my blogger world on what is ...
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I've Done it All, But What's the Hardest??

Sandra B. posted an article on - Sep 13, 2011, 10:20 am
Right now? I would say nursing school is the hardest thing I've done. Considering I'm a mom to 4 girls and well, a husband. That's hard work! lol I also was pregnant with cancer. I went through some serious trials as a child well up until I turned 18 and moved on with my life as an adult. I have alw...
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Fetish

Sandra B. posted an article on - Sep 12, 2011, 8:16 pm
I said this blog was about everything. Nothing is off limits here which is the point of this blog. I was thinking recently when talking to a guy I know. His name is Kevin. We were talking about the different kinds of fetishes out there. This guy loves to be humiliated. He likes to be called names an...
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Happy Person

Sandra B. posted an article on - Sep 11, 2011, 4:29 pm
I really am normally a very happy person considering all that's gone on in my life. I have had a lot happen to me in the um 30 something years I have been around. I was feeling pretty depressed a few days ago. My studies get me down because they are frankly overwhelming. I have so many people proud ...
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Isn't it Crazy?

Sandra B. posted an article on - Aug 21, 2011, 4:52 pm
Well my final semester of nursing has taken off. I am one week down. I have basically 16 weeks per semester. However this is my LAST semester. That's right. I am almost done. Does anyone out there remember when I first got accepted? Are any of my old readers still reading? I know I haven't had as mu...
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Most Beautiful Female Celebrities

Sandra B. posted an article on - Aug 14, 2011, 5:01 pm
I was going to say sexiest, but eh, just doesn't sound right coming from me. If guys want to add to or take away from this list feel free. I just promised that I would do this so here I am. There is NO specific order. I am simply naming 10. I had a hard time with this list. I don't find Megan Fox th...
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School and Checkups

Sandra B. posted an article on - Aug 12, 2011, 4:52 pm
I had another healthy checkup this month. I saw my Oncologist who decided to schedule my next appointment for mid December. He wants to see me after I graduate. He offered letters of reference and referral. He keeps telling me that which is awesome. I guess in some ways I'm kind of lucky. My desire ...
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My Top 10 Hottest Male Celebs

Sandra B. posted an article on - Aug 8, 2011, 3:12 pm
Ok I just have to make this list. You want to know my type? Who do I find hot? Well even if you don't here it is. Then maybe tomorrow I'll do a list of the most gorgeous female celebs. I'll be posting pics of them at a time I found them the most gorgeous. Dead or alive. The only reason I am posting ...
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Votes

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jul 27, 2011, 5:50 pm
I entered a contest with a pic of my "favorite" guy on facebook. It's really simple. The pic with the most likes wins. I have a little over 40 now. Those in the lead have over 100!!! I was winning in the beginning and now I'm getting creamed. I would really appreciate any votes I can get. So simply ...
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Relaxation and Wanting a Beach

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jul 27, 2011, 3:15 pm
This vacation has been about rest, relaxation and family. I have missed my girls and really enjoyed the time off to spend with them. It's almost over. I never really went anywhere. I read about everyone going to exotic places taking these great vacations and I haven't stepped foot out of boring Illi...
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Vacation!

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jul 27, 2011, 3:12 pm
I have been enjoying my time off. I needed this rest and relaxation. I haven't went anywhere. I didn't get to lay on a beach anywhere but I did get some much needed rest. I love being here with the family and spending time with my girls. I will be graduating in December and then preparing for the bo...
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GRRRRRR Spam!

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jul 18, 2011, 6:11 pm
OK I had decided to remove the captcha things again because after all, who wants to type in a bunch of little letters to confirm your comment right? I figured it would increase the comments on this blog. All it did was increase my spam. I get so many at night it is not even funny. Blogger does seem ...
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Does Not Reading a Book Series Make you More Cool?

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jul 14, 2011, 7:42 pm
This irritates me more than about anything that's irritated me lately. My first daughter was born in 1997. One year later we started renting a house that was bigger since we were starting a family. I got a subscription to Disney magazine for my then 1 year old daughter. In that magazine it frequentl...
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Mixed Feelings

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jul 12, 2011, 2:22 pm
This August I will start my final semester of nursing school. I am so anxious to get started and graduate in December. This blog has followed my whole journey through school. I started nursing school right after my dad died. It has all been a really stress filled time for me. I have enjoyed school a...
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Teeth Whitening and Age

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jul 12, 2011, 2:11 pm
Ok I am just making a personal observation and statement here. I see a lot of people trying to lose weight, change their hair styles etc to look younger. One of the biggest things I think a lot of people miss is the color and health of their teeth. Our teeth can age us SO much. I think it was probab...
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Blog Taking FOREVER to Open

Sandra B. posted an article on - Jul 7, 2011, 6:09 pm
I noticed these past few days that my blog was taking forever to load. A big no no in the world of blogging is having a page that takes forever to open. People just do not hang around waiting forever for a page to load. I try to clean up my page on a regular basis and archive things weekly. Basicall...
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