Look out here come the IN LAWS

It has been almost a year since my in-laws have been here to visit us. With the busy time of year the house work has fallen a little behind. I have been very busy the last couple of weeks getting all the Christmas lights up. I began to get some cleaning done tonight while my wife is at work but after sweeping the floor I went for the mop and realized that we threw out the mop head after the last cleaning. It is too late tonight to go get one as all the stores are now closed. I guess mopping will have to wait for tommorrow. Wish us luck it usually is a very hectic time when they come to visit.

Game Time...Snack Time

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I have to admit I am finding it increasingly difficult to keep up to the demands of daily life. I have a wonderful (busy) family including my beautiful wife and our 4 children ages 5 - 13. My wife recently returned to the working world after spending a number of years looking after the household. It was important for her to get out of the house a bit and also to get that little bit of extra funds to help with the raising costs of activities our kids are involved in. We are constantly on the run between school, basket ball tournaments, bowling and dance activities we are busy almost every night of the week. Sometimes I am just looking for a quick lunch on my way off to work or something quick while my wife and I do the kid switch off. My favorite fast lunch is the Crustini, I keep the jumbo box of Philly Steak in the fridge at all time. They are incredible, tasty and filling while actually coming out of the microwave crispy with the special crisper tray. I just heard that the makers of Crustini's are lunching a Game Day Promotion that allows anyone in Canada to enter for a chance to win a VIP trip for two to Las Vegas to check out a game, the prize package includes Airfare, and 4 nights of accomadations at a deluxe hotel. While spending your $1,500 spending money you can also enjoy chauffeured limosine service to help you get around town. Now there are also secondary prizes that are really cool too including 3 Home Theatre Packages and a weekly prize of a digital camera. You won't even have to wait to see if you have one because the contest is set up as an instant win so as soon as you enter the information required you will instantly now if and what prize you are eligible to win.

Christmas Shopping

What an exciting day, it is December 1st and I have to admit to being completely finished my Christmas Shopping List. I have never been finished this early, usually I am rushing to finish on Christmas Eve. It is a very great feeling to be all done, it was a combination of buying less and working with the budget. This will allow us to enjoy our December so much more not rushing around for Gifts.

Seeing Clearly

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Our vision is one of our most prized possessions and having good vision is a gift many of us take for granted on a daily basis. I can't even imagine what a day must be like for people that have severe vision problems. Luckily today there have been many advancements in the form of Laser Surgery to correct vision problems. To celebrate the improvements corrective surgery can have in people's lives Abbot Medical Optics Inc. has lunched an awareness contest which allows people to submit video's of how laser surgery has improved their daily life. Check out the
iLASIK Video Contest now to see all the video's that have already been submitted and take the opportunity to submit your own story for a chance to win one of the fantastic prizes they are offering. The grand prize is $5000 and there are other prizes as well, 1st prize in each catagory is an HDTV package valued at $2500 and 2nd prize (again in each category) is a FlipHD camcorder valued at $199. It is very inspiring to check out all the videos that have been submitted so far to see what a differance these surgeries can have on someones life is so amazing. While visiting the site you can also get a listing of iLASIK Doctors in your area so you can book your consultation.

My Olympic Experience

I had an opportunity this week to run in the Olympic torch relay, I was a bit hesitant initially to accept this roll but I am very excited that I took the chance and did the run. The reality of this once in a lifetime opportunity hit home when I was standing with my torch awaiting the runner before me. That moment that we touched torches and my flame lit up was an awesome experience that I will remember for a lifetime. I would encourage everyone that has the opportunity to take part in the run as it comes through your community and support the runners as they pass by.

Financial Responsibilities

It can be a very awakening moment having children and a family when you start to realize how many lives actually depend on you for their emotional, physical and financial support. Life is one thing for sure and that is unpredictable so it is important to have a financial plan in place that will ensure the security of not only myself but my family as well. My expertise is not in financial planning so it was important to look at consulting with a Las Vegas CPA, Certified Professional Accountants, have the expertise needed to help look at my current financial condition and make a plan to help me achieve my financial goals.

Coffee Perks

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When tough economic times hit it becomes important to start taking a review of your spending habits and cutting where you can. For me my one main vice is trips to the local coffee shop, at least a couple of times a day...sometimes more I will make the journey to the coffee shop and drop $2-$3 for a hot delicous cup of coffee, do I really need to do this, can I find a better way. Indeed it is time to break down and get a NESCAFE Dolce Gusto machine so I can make my own coffee in the comfort of home. The Dolce Gusto makes a variety of beverages from piping hot coffee to beautiful Iced drinks so it is very versitile and I can use it in the summer too when I normally convert to the iced mocha's etc. Now I can make my coffee and take it on the go with me in the morning, it will even save me time and allow me to get to work early instead of waiting in line at the drive thru window with all the other coffee addicts. If you want to find out how you can win one of these machines for your own home check out the link above.

Olympic Torch Relay

I had a great time at the Olympic Torch Relay, my kids ran along beside me as I carried the torch for my segment. I am waiting for the camera to come home so I can get the pictures uploaded so I will be back to add pictures from the event. I would highly recommend anyone that has the chance to check out the event as it travels through your community in the coming weeks.

Getaway Sale

If you are planning on travelling between now and March of next year you should take a look at the World Sale being offered from British Airways. You can travel from Canada and the US to many beautiful destinations from London, Paris, Cairo and many more. The World Sale packages include round trip airfare and 3 or 7 night stays in a hotel. Some packages also contain a rental car for the duration of your trip. I have often wanted to take a trip to the Paris and when you see a deal like 7 days with hotel and car for under $900 it seems to good to be true. The British Airways line offers superior service before, during and after your flight to ensure all your concerns are taken care of. You will enjoy all the comforts you would expect including complimentary food and cocktails on all flights. The seating is ergonomically designed with your comfort in mind, featuring adjustable head rest and recline options to maximize your comfort zone. 165 You can quickly find the rate of your dream destination by entering the information on line to get the various rates from 3 to 7 days including hotels and car rentals where applicable. You need to book before November 19th to take advantage of the World Sale pricing specials.

Christmas countdown is on

We have been getting ready for Christmas for a few months, with 4 little ones it the house it is important for us to budget wisely in getting everything ready. The kids are getting really excited and we have been paying close attention to the things that they are interested in while out around the stores. We are in pretty good shape so far with only a few major items left to pick up.