I recently hurt my back really badly. I'm not exactly sure how I hurt it, but I do know some of the triggers that have caused me to be in pain for a full month. Last week I finally went to see a doctor, who gave me strict orders to rest as much as possible until it is 100% better. She also gave me some information on ways that I can help prevent this from happening again, as well as a couple of scripts for meds that I've been taking responsibly.
I believe the medications that she gave me are in the "narcotic" category, and I am not writing this to declare myself a drug-addict. No need to worry.... I am not the next Anna Nicole Smith. My tits aren't big enough for that gig, anyway. I'm simply writing to acknowledge the fact that I can see why people get addicted to taking meds like this. Especially people that are sleep-deprived, stressed, or in constant pain. It's actually scary how easy it would be for someone to begin feeling like they "need" a pill to get a good night's sleep. And then they "need" a pill to get though the day. And then they "need" a pill to start the morning. It is totally crazy how quickly something as simple as taking a pill to stop hurting and get some rest could become a dangerous habit for someone that could potentially ruin their life.
Not for me though. While I felt like I got the best night's sleep I've gotten since before I had children, I don't like sleeping so soundly that I feel like I couldn't get up if you blew a foghorn in my ear. (My husband will tell you that I'm that difficult to wake up on a regular basis, but I only act like that on the weekends so he'll go take care of the children! Shhhhh... don't tell him I admitted that.) Aside from that, I also did not like the crazy weird, often creepy dreams I had when I took the meds. So don't worry. I'm not an addict, nor will I become one.
So what exactly is the purpose of this post? I guess it's just to point out the obvious... that prescription pain medication can be habit-forming. But also to point out that I'm pretty sure regular, normal, seemingly in-control people could easily get addicted to the narcotic variety as well. It's not just the crazy non-celebrity celebrities & Michael Jacksons of the world. So use with caution. Obviously.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Pampered Chef Fundraiser/Giveaway Ending Soon
Who doesn't love a good kitchen gadget? And who doesn't love helping out people that have been affected by extreme natural disasters? Well, for a few more days, any purchase that you make from The Pampered Chef will help raise money for families that were affected by Hurricane Irene last month. *To make a purchase, enter "thoushallnot whine" in the first and last name text boxes as your host.* And don't forget, any purchase that you make will make you eligible to win a fantastic prize:
Once you've made a purchase through Maryanne's personal Pampered Chef Website, please return here and leave a comment. That comment will count as your entry to the giveaway for the knife set. Every purchase, big or small will benefit the families affected by Hurricane Irene, so please consider making a purchase to support this great cause.
This Fundraiser and giveaway will be open until Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST. Winner will be selected via Random.org, verified as a purchaser, and notified shortly thereafter. Now hurry on over to The Pampered Chef & do some shopping!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Hurricane Irene Relief Fundraiser & **Knife Set Giveaway**
***Sponsored by The Pampered Chef***
Last month Hurricane Irene battered the East Coast and caused as much as $6.6 billion dollars in damages to homes, businesses, structures, and vehicles. 46 Americans lost their lives, and thousands of American families are left homeless due to the dangerous storm surges and catastrophic flood waters. Luckily, my family remained safe from the storm, and unharmed (other than the inconvenience of no power for several days). However, I'd like to remind you all that not everyone in our country has been so lucky.
This week I was contacted by a Maryanne Taylor, a Pampered Chef Consultant who is working hard to raise money to help the families affected by Hurricane Irene. Over the next 2 weeks, for every purchase through her website, Pampered Chef will donate 10-15% of the proceeds (the more sales = higher percentage) to The American Red Cross to assist those struggling from this devastating storm. Ya'll might be saying, what's in it for me? Think of it this way: you will be getting great products, and at no added cost to you make a donation to the thousands of fellow Americans who have lost their loved ones, homes, belongings, and more from Hurricane Irene. This is an awesome opportunity for us all, as we are able to purchase high-quality kitchen and entertaining products and help others in the at the same time!
Want to help? Great! Please visit Maryanne's Personal Pampered Chef Website, and make a purchase. Remember that 10-15% of your purchase will go directly to the families who have lost so much due to the storm. Once you've made your purchase, come back and leave a comment on this post to be entered to win this incredible Bamboo Block Knife Set, a $149 value!
This set features a 5" Santoku Knife, a 5" Utility knife, a 3" Petite Pairing knife, and Kitchen Shears (my personal favorite kitchen tool!). 2 additional slots allow for you to store your already existing knives, or add to your set at a later date.
Due to the high-value of this prize, this giveaway will be open to those that make a purchase through Maryanne's personal Pampered Chef Website. Every purchase, big or small will benefit the families affected by Hurricane Irene, so please consider making a purchase to support this great cause.
This Fundraiser and giveaway will be open until Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST. Winner will be selected via Random.org, verified as a purchaser, and notified shortly thereafter. Now hurry on over to The Pampered Chef & do some shopping. We all deserve to spoil ourselves with another fun kitchen gadget, and it's for a great cause!
Disclosure: All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. No monetary payment was received for this post. I was provided product and information from The Pampered Chef.
Last month Hurricane Irene battered the East Coast and caused as much as $6.6 billion dollars in damages to homes, businesses, structures, and vehicles. 46 Americans lost their lives, and thousands of American families are left homeless due to the dangerous storm surges and catastrophic flood waters. Luckily, my family remained safe from the storm, and unharmed (other than the inconvenience of no power for several days). However, I'd like to remind you all that not everyone in our country has been so lucky.
This week I was contacted by a Maryanne Taylor, a Pampered Chef Consultant who is working hard to raise money to help the families affected by Hurricane Irene. Over the next 2 weeks, for every purchase through her website, Pampered Chef will donate 10-15% of the proceeds (the more sales = higher percentage) to The American Red Cross to assist those struggling from this devastating storm. Ya'll might be saying, what's in it for me? Think of it this way: you will be getting great products, and at no added cost to you make a donation to the thousands of fellow Americans who have lost their loved ones, homes, belongings, and more from Hurricane Irene. This is an awesome opportunity for us all, as we are able to purchase high-quality kitchen and entertaining products and help others in the at the same time!
Want to help? Great! Please visit Maryanne's Personal Pampered Chef Website, and make a purchase. Remember that 10-15% of your purchase will go directly to the families who have lost so much due to the storm. Once you've made your purchase, come back and leave a comment on this post to be entered to win this incredible Bamboo Block Knife Set, a $149 value!
Due to the high-value of this prize, this giveaway will be open to those that make a purchase through Maryanne's personal Pampered Chef Website. Every purchase, big or small will benefit the families affected by Hurricane Irene, so please consider making a purchase to support this great cause.
This Fundraiser and giveaway will be open until Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST. Winner will be selected via Random.org, verified as a purchaser, and notified shortly thereafter. Now hurry on over to The Pampered Chef & do some shopping. We all deserve to spoil ourselves with another fun kitchen gadget, and it's for a great cause!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
The Pampered Chef Fundraiser & Giveaway *revised*
***Giveaway Item Revised***
Last month Hurricane Irene battered the East Coast and caused as much as $6.6 billion dollars in damages to homes, businesses, structures, and vehicles. 46 Americans lost their lives, and thousands of American families are left homeless due to the dangerous storm surges and catastrophic flood waters. Luckily, my family remained safe from the storm, and unharmed (other than the inconvenience of no power for several days). However, I'd like to remind you all that not everyone in our country has been so lucky.
This week I was contacted by a Maryanne Taylor, a Pampered Chef Consultant who is working hard to raise money to help the families affected by Hurricane Irene. Over the next 2 weeks, for every purchase through her website, Pampered Chef will donate 10-15% of the proceeds (the more sales = higher percentage) to The American Red Cross to assist those struggling from this devastating storm. Ya'll might be saying, what's in it for me? Think of it this way: you will be getting great products, and at no added cost to you make a donation to the thousands of fellow Americans who have lost their loved ones, homes, belongings, and more from Hurricane Irene. This is an awesome opportunity for us all, as we are able to purchase high-quality kitchen and entertaining products and help others in the at the same time!
Maryanne has been generous enough to offer to sponsor a giveaway on my blog, and everyone has a chance to win this 1-2-3 Dip! Set from Pampered Chef:
This set includes the exclusive Lemon & Rosemary Oil Dipping Seasoning, Parmesan-Garlic Oil Dipping Seasoning, a Small Bamboo Spoon Set, all packaged in a adorable Muslin Gift Bag. Perfect for treating yourself, or giving as a gift!
There is NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter to win this giveaway. However, people who do make a purchase from Maryanne's personal Pampered Chef Website are invited to enter this giveaway for an awesome Bamboo Block Knife Set, valued at $149! Here is how it'll work:
Disclosure: All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. No monetary payment was received for this post. I was provided product and information from The Pampered Chef.
Last month Hurricane Irene battered the East Coast and caused as much as $6.6 billion dollars in damages to homes, businesses, structures, and vehicles. 46 Americans lost their lives, and thousands of American families are left homeless due to the dangerous storm surges and catastrophic flood waters. Luckily, my family remained safe from the storm, and unharmed (other than the inconvenience of no power for several days). However, I'd like to remind you all that not everyone in our country has been so lucky.
This week I was contacted by a Maryanne Taylor, a Pampered Chef Consultant who is working hard to raise money to help the families affected by Hurricane Irene. Over the next 2 weeks, for every purchase through her website, Pampered Chef will donate 10-15% of the proceeds (the more sales = higher percentage) to The American Red Cross to assist those struggling from this devastating storm. Ya'll might be saying, what's in it for me? Think of it this way: you will be getting great products, and at no added cost to you make a donation to the thousands of fellow Americans who have lost their loved ones, homes, belongings, and more from Hurricane Irene. This is an awesome opportunity for us all, as we are able to purchase high-quality kitchen and entertaining products and help others in the at the same time!
Maryanne has been generous enough to offer to sponsor a giveaway on my blog, and everyone has a chance to win this 1-2-3 Dip! Set from Pampered Chef:
This set includes the exclusive Lemon & Rosemary Oil Dipping Seasoning, Parmesan-Garlic Oil Dipping Seasoning, a Small Bamboo Spoon Set, all packaged in a adorable Muslin Gift Bag. Perfect for treating yourself, or giving as a gift!
There is NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter to win this giveaway. However, people who do make a purchase from Maryanne's personal Pampered Chef Website are invited to enter this giveaway for an awesome Bamboo Block Knife Set, valued at $149! Here is how it'll work:
- 1st entry: Visit Maryanne's personal Pampered Chef Website & leave me a comment on this post to tell me one item that you would LOVE to own. (no purchase necessary, although strongly encouraged!)
- 5 additional entries: Make a purchase from Maryanne's personal Pampered Chef Website (using Thoushallnot Whine as your host). Leave 5 more comments on this post to count as your entries. -Purchases will be confirmed with Maryanne when the winner is selected, so please do this after you've placed your order. Also be sure to enter the giveaway on Pampered Chef Hurricane Irene Relief Fundraiser Post. (open to purchasers only)
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Proud Mom Moment
My proud mom moment of the weekend:
We took the kids to the children's museum on a rainy, humid, Labor Day Monday. Katelyn is potty trained (wearing underpants), Olivia is working on it (sometimes wearing underpants or free-balling it at home, always wears a diaper out of the house.) Getting my kids ready to leave the house is a little like a circus act. Clothes flying everywhere, shoes on wrong feet, last minute potty trips, sippy cups & snacks packed, etc. etc. etc. Somehow in the midst of all of this neither Ron nor myself remembered to put a diaper on Olivia. She was wearing the cutest little dress that I made, low cut socks, and sneakers -we sacrifice style for practicality around here... (sneakers are a must for climbing, running around, etc.) Fast forward 50 minutes later: Olivia & Katelyn are playing with the plastic fruit at the pretend farm stand at the VERY crowded kids' museum. I'm standing 7-8 feet behind them wondering how much longer I have to endure this kind of heart-palpitating kid watching/losing/finding/watching/losing cycle. Olivia turns to me, says "pee-pee." I proudly call out, "do you have to go pee-pee baby?" I walk over to her, reach down to feel her diaper to see if it's wet and discover that there is no diaper, my daughter is now wearing wet socks & sneakers and standing in a puddle of pee, and my hand is also wet with pee. Awesome.
I immediately grab each girl by their hand, drag them around the area of the museum that we are in, dump Katelyn with Ron & whisper to him that we forgot one very important thing: Olivia's diaper. Off we went to the restroom to clean her up, remove wet socks but put back on the wet shoes, (didn't know I had to add extra shoes to my diaper bag), and notify a museum staff member that my daughter had "a, ummmm, ahem, an accident" over near the farm stand of the play area.
Yea, that was definitely my proud mom moment of the weekend. Maybe of the year. What's yours?
We took the kids to the children's museum on a rainy, humid, Labor Day Monday. Katelyn is potty trained (wearing underpants), Olivia is working on it (sometimes wearing underpants or free-balling it at home, always wears a diaper out of the house.) Getting my kids ready to leave the house is a little like a circus act. Clothes flying everywhere, shoes on wrong feet, last minute potty trips, sippy cups & snacks packed, etc. etc. etc. Somehow in the midst of all of this neither Ron nor myself remembered to put a diaper on Olivia. She was wearing the cutest little dress that I made, low cut socks, and sneakers -we sacrifice style for practicality around here... (sneakers are a must for climbing, running around, etc.) Fast forward 50 minutes later: Olivia & Katelyn are playing with the plastic fruit at the pretend farm stand at the VERY crowded kids' museum. I'm standing 7-8 feet behind them wondering how much longer I have to endure this kind of heart-palpitating kid watching/losing/finding/watching/losing cycle. Olivia turns to me, says "pee-pee." I proudly call out, "do you have to go pee-pee baby?" I walk over to her, reach down to feel her diaper to see if it's wet and discover that there is no diaper, my daughter is now wearing wet socks & sneakers and standing in a puddle of pee, and my hand is also wet with pee. Awesome.
I immediately grab each girl by their hand, drag them around the area of the museum that we are in, dump Katelyn with Ron & whisper to him that we forgot one very important thing: Olivia's diaper. Off we went to the restroom to clean her up, remove wet socks but put back on the wet shoes, (didn't know I had to add extra shoes to my diaper bag), and notify a museum staff member that my daughter had "a, ummmm, ahem, an accident" over near the farm stand of the play area.
Yea, that was definitely my proud mom moment of the weekend. Maybe of the year. What's yours?
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