Free Monthly Box Review: PINCHme May 2018

     Well Loyal readers, I've once again received my PINCHme box... 
I received a free product from PINCHme.  The reviews are my own.

   And honestly?  I'm not impressed.  I was expecting a lot more than what I had received.  That being said, on to the products.  Now, before I go on however, I want to state I suppose  foils are to be expected and you DO get what you pay for...
THAT being said I received:

•  A small foil sample of new Heinz Real Mayonnaise  - And I have my hesitation about that.  After all...it's summer and who knows how long it was in a warm truck before my house.... YUCK!  Oh yeah, I DID get a coupon for a "free" full sized (up to $4.50). But unless my husband wants to buy it, that's going to waste as well.
• Foil samples of Garnier Whole Blends "Oat Delicacy" Shampoo and Conditioner.    I've gotten these before and have loved them.  However, unless you're planning on sending me either 1) a coupon for a FREE full-size of both or 2)  something at LEAST considered travel size, do NOT send me the same product again!!

• Two, count them,only TWO Nexcare bandages! And not only that but oh WOW! (*note* Sarcastic tone) a coupon allowing me to save 50 CENTS on any Nexcare product!

 Besides those so called samples, I also received an "invite" to get a "Free" 4-pack sampler from Graze.  Free...Right...  Read the fine print and you'll realize NOTHING is free from them!  They require you to put in a valid debit or credit card number for future boxes.  Hence you're signing up for the subscription to get the "free" box.  No thank you!  That's going to waste too!.
Oh yeah!  Speaking of coupons going to waste, yet again I get a blue envelope from them.  A coupon was in it to receive 1 free Teatopia Infused Tea of my choice.  I would have gladly used it, had it not been the fact that I CAN'T use it because my Walmart doesn't sell it! 
 

Job Searching....Again....

Yes, you've read right...
Once again the 18 Month Curse hit me....
Let me explain:
Ever since leaving collage, I have been unable to hold a job.

I don't understand it. It's like I am able to hold the job for a year and a half.  And then, all at once...they decide they DON'T want me so the ones in charge do EVERYthing they can to find ways to fire me and make it look like I was at fault.
Ah well, back to the search right?

December 31 Prompts: Day 3 - What am I Grateful For?

Hello my loyal readers.
Back again for December 31 Prompts.  Day 3 asks: What am I grateful for?
Well readers, I'm grateful for many thing.
My major thing is that I'm grateful for my son.   Yes, he is 3-years-old.  Yes he is demanding of attention.  Yes he can wear on my patience and my nerves.  However, he is my miracle child and I wouldn't have him any other way.

December 31 Prompts: Day 2 - Worst Part of Day & Reaction

And I'm back loyal readers!  Told you I'd be!
Today's prompt asks me about my worst part of the day.  Now, I'd like to think that I really don't have a 'worst part' of the day and normally I don't.  However, there are days.
For example, if my son never got a nap that day then my day goes bad.  Especially if it's a Wednesday.  I'm totally behind in what I need to do because I didn't have the time to myself.  And if that is the case, I get irritable. 
I try to calm myself down by taking deep breaths and reminding myself that Eli doesn't me to irritate me.  After all, he is only 3.  Sometimes it works. 
Other times......

December 31 Prompts: Day 1 - Favorite Part of Day

Hello my readers!
In November of last year I did the 30 Day Blog challenge.  I decided that I liked doing that so much (and that my blog needs more content) that I decided to do these challenges monthly.  If you have any questions for me as well, I will gladly answer them.
December 1st asks about my favorite part of the day. 
Honestly, I can say my favorite part of the day is the 30-40 minutes between the time that my son Eli is picked up by his Grandma and before I head off to work.  On Wednesdays it's different.  The hour/hour-half that Eli sleeps is another one of my favorite times of day. 
I know I know, it sounds selfish but it allows me to focus on me.  To get things done without the interruption or the noise from Eli. 

My True Calling

I know my true calling is to be a stay-at-home mom (SAHM).  I've known this since my son was born.  I may not have recognized it right away.  In fact, I know I didn't!  It actually hit me after I was fired from Alorica.  Of course I HAD to find another job because bills needed to be payed and one paycheck wasn't going to cut it.  It was also nearing Christmas and well...my son wasn't going to have a happy on with only one paycheck.  However, time spent looking for another job made me realize that I'd much rather BE home.  That choice made, I took a part-time temp job at Gordmans for the holiday season.  Now, I could have left as soon as the season was over.  However, the manager asked me to stay on and we still need my paycheck.  Now I work at Gordmans (mostly Thurs.-Sat.) and it's STILL part-time. And every other week I work with NO days off except the Weds. and Sundays I asked to be removed.  Plus there's now rumors of the whole chain being liquidated. 
Well, the new news is that the Gordmans store in Sioux City is spared.     However, I still wasn't getting the hours I wanted.  I put in my 2 weeks and applied at Menards.  Now I work for a $1 more but at least I have a constant schedual.  I'm in Wallcoverings & Groceries and, granted I do have to stock the latter more than I'd like to, I'm also learning about paints and stains (among other things) and can't wait until I move beyond stocking shelves.

Manifesting My Destiny

  I read magazines while my son sleeps or while he's at his grandma's.  Parents, SHAPE, allure, BGH, and Family Circle are the magazine subscriptions I currently receive.
    As I was reading the Jan. edition of Family Circle I came across an article that stated if I took time to journal what I wanted as if I've already gotten them, then it will come true.  As strange as that sounds, I've heard that from other sources as well.  So, I've decided to give it a go:
   I first want to say:  I can't believe my plushies have been SO popular!  I wouldn't have dreamed that I'd made $1000 dollars in a month!  I'm SO busy with orders!  But I'm happy!  My wish is to make enough money to be a Stay at Home Mom (SAHM).  I can finally quite my 9-5 and stay at homw with my son,  Hurray!