Top 10 reasons: Why you should buy from ME this shopping season

So, this is my shameless blog post giving you all the best reasons you should be Holiday shopping and pool cleaning from ME!

These are our companies:

1. We are poor compared to the Walton Family, owners of Walmart. And we could use the money! And we are way nicer!

Exhibit A. This one of the Waltons homes... or should I say compound:

[Source: Maricopa County Assessor] 

Exhibit B: This is my Home.. which is in the middle of much needed renovation. (Pray for me)

Exhibit C: 'Nuff said

2. We are a Local, Family Business.

Doesn't that make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside to know that 

YOUR dollar is helping to support a family and community? 

(P.S. and we donate to local organizations) I know, right?

3. We are a Native American owned company. 

C'mon, you know that makes it cool!

4. We GIVE you MONEY!!! Hello? What is better than that?

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 Residential Pool Cleaning Service, LLC: 

We will give you $100 for each referral that uses our services for 1 month!!

5. We have what you WANT! 
I know what you are thinking... but I like shopping at Macy's on Black Friday... or I only like Crayola brand markers... or my Daughter only wears clothes from ____ or I only like to buy natural, earth-friendly products...
Um, people, we have OVER 3,000 partner stores. I'm sure you can find what you need. Don't believe me? Click HERE

Exhibits A, B and C:

6. You can shop online on Thanksgiving and not feel guilty... and still get the best deals.

7. You can avoid this:

 and possibly this:

8. You can participate in Cyber Monday, get great deals AND get Cashback.

9. We are available all the time!

on your Computer, Ipad and Phone!

www.shop.com/area8/mobile_app-v.xhtml

Oh, and Globally... in case you have family or friends abroad.

http://global.shop.com/area8

10. My kid is ADORABLE! I mean just look at this face! Doesn't he just make you want to buy things from his parents? So he can have cool clothes, healthy meals and a spacious home to live in... yeah.

No, but seriously...
We work hard to make our customers happy and love what we do. I hope you share this with all your friends and family, to support our growing family.

Please take a moment and register as our customer by clicking HERE. (Yes, it really is FREE to register).

I know who registers and who doesn't... so if you are a family member, and want a present this holiday season... well, you get my drift, lol. Just kidding! (no, I'm not) Yes, I am! (Am I?)

We thank you!

Here are some cool videos too:

10 Reasons why I LOVE living in Union, South Carolina

When we decided to move to Union, South Carolina everyone was asking "why Union"? Even people in Union where asking us "why Union"?

So here are my top 10 reasons why I am so happy with our decision:

1. First thing people say - "it's in the middle of nowhere". Yes, it seems like it's in the middle of nowhere... but, it's actually a perfect place to be if you like taking day trips. Just a little over an hour and you are in Greenville, SC or Charlotte, NC. Add a few more hours and you can hit Columbia, Charleston or the S Carolina Beaches... Want to go the other direction? Asheville, NC and Lake Lure are not too far away.

2. There is a walkway from the sidewalk to the front porch. Not just the main drive, but a separate pathway. Each and every home in my neighborhood.... it's so very Southern, and inviting. I know this seems silly, but they didn't have that where I grew up.

3. The front yards of the houses are well manicured and full of blooming trees and flowers. Apollo and I love strolling and looking at the variety of flowers and herbs. (This statement does not pertain to my home... it's in "transition") :/

4. Whether I am pushing the stroller on Main Street or to the Park, people smile and nod - and get this, some actually stop and say hello!

5. Miss Betty Jackson, the nicest lady at the Farmer's Market (and possibly in town). Forget about the delicious produce she sells - She also teaches my son, Apollo how to count from 1 to 10. She even brought us some yummy, juicy Strawberries from her garden. We just love her!

6. You know your neighbors here. When we moved in, one of our neighbors gave us the BEST Chocolate Cake I have ever eaten. Yes, I did eat half of it all by myself! We have bonfires and BBQ, play with the kids... it awesome.

7. Did I mention there's a Farmer's Market? Fresh produce and nuts are just a short walk away. Awesome!

8. We have cool events. Downtown might seem sleepy, but it's host to parades and events all year long. You can see some pics in some of my prior blog posts.


9. Union is rich in history. Union was  temporarily the State Capitol during the Civil War. Union also has not one, but two battlegrounds from the Revolutionary War.  Don't get more American than that... Check out the museum on Main Street for a closer look. http://www.unioncountymuseum.com/

10. Our home. When we saw this fixer-upper we fell in love immediately. A historical home with so much potential, big enough for our hobbies, work and play. It may look a little rough right now, but make no mistake - this is my dream home!

 xoxo, 

Lauren 

Grumpy Old Men - Cyclist...

For those of you who have known me a while, you know that I am a letter writer. Something goes down - I'm gonna write them a letter! Today, while our Mommies group strolled the Swamp Rabbit Trail with our strollers and children in hand we were treated poorly by many bicyclists. Well, since I have no one in particular to give a letter to... so here is my rant. Right back at you grumpy old men!



Dear Grumpy Old Men Cyclist,

I think it's awesome that have outlived my Grandparents and are healthy enough to ride bicycles. You should be so proud of yourselves. I expected you to be peddling with big smiles on your face while thanking the Lord that your joints are still able to move with such fluidity. How wrong I was....

Instead, I see nothing but grumpy faces and frowns. You choose to use the lips you should be thanking the Lord with to spit nasty words to ladies with children and babies. Not very Southern Gentlemanly, if you ask me....

I understand that as a cyclist you are in limbo. Only riding on two wheels instead of four... Not a pedestrian.... You had to fight for your rights to own a small peice of the road, I get it. I know it's a confusing place to be so you resort to road rage. You mumble and shout like you're in your car on the highway, but let me remind you - we can hear you! There are no windows to roll up and your rude remarks are showered upon our ears. So let me make some suggestions:

1) Invest in a horn or bicycle bell and use that. I'm sure if we hear a bell behind us we will move over - we're Mommies, not morons.

2) Give us a break! I mean, for some of us this was our first time in the trail. I didn't come with a Grumpy Old Man rule book.

3) Lastly, have some respect! We are the women who are raising the next generation. No, it's not a glamorous job, but it's an important one.

So get over yourself, then get over to the left. Trust me, you don't want a swarm of pissed off Mommies jogging after you!

Most Sincerely,

Lauren, et al.

PS. Other than the Grumpy Old Men, we had a wonderful time on the Swamp Rabbit Trail and the Swamp Rabbit Cafe!!

http://www.greenvillesc.gov/parksrec/trails/SwampRabbitMap.aspx
http://swamprabbitcafe.com/

Veteran's Day Parade - Union, SC

I had no idea that there was going to be a parade for Veteran's Day until I looked out my Bedroom window and saw the huge American Flag hanging up on Main Street. Then the school buses began pouring in. This is what I love about living in this small town... and so close to Main Street!
I got the baby in the stroller and off we went.
Here are some pictures from the Parade:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had a great time! Apollo enjoyed the Marching band drummers. He fell asleep on the stroller ride home. A big day out indeed!