Organizing a Boy's Room

I need some organization help for people who know how to save space.  I want some type of display shelving for my son's room that doesn't take up floor space for his trophies and awards (as well as all his books). He has no room in his bedroom because his drum set is in there taking up a quarter of his floor space. I'm not sure what is the best option on how to organize everything so it looks nice, is sturdy, and big enough to hold what I want it to. 

We have that storage problem in every room of our house actually.  What I wouldn't give for an actual utility room, walk-in closets, and a master bathroom!

Your Secret for Losing Weight

I am so thrilled that my weight is coming down again!  I have 19.2 pounds left to lose.  With my fat reduction eating plan (thanks to gallstones) and the increase in my thyroid medication, I am finally seeing results.  I am wondering if there is something else I an do to lose it a little quicker.  It seems like I've been unhappy with my weight forever (in reality, it's been five years).  Wow - five years.  That's a lot of years to be unhappy every time I look in the mirror.  How depressing. 

How do you lose weight safely?  I've heard some people talk about http://www.dietpillswithephedra.net/, others restrict all processed, fatty foods, while others exercise religiously.  What's the secret?  I wouldn't mind a little healthy push in the right direction.

Work at Home Mom

I am a work-at-home mom.  I guess my title, if I had to give one, would be freelance writer.  It makes me a decent income for extras in the house and allows me to set my schedule around my kids' schedules.  I have thought about how to become an affiliate and if it is another branch I should look into. I'd definitely like to increase my at-home income!  If I can do it around cheerleading practices, soccer, and homework - all the better!

2010 Hot Christmas Gifts

I found out over the past two days what the hot toys are for Christmas this year!  I was wondering what they were.  Apparently the XBox 360 Kinect system is one of them because they're sold out in the stores I've been to so far.  Another hot item is the Monster High dolls (Frankie Stein, Cleo de Nile, Lagoona Blue, Clawdeen Wolf, and Draculaura). 

I'm not sure what is hot for the teenager girl age, perhaps the best acne treatments? Kidding. My teenage daughter wants books (including a journal), a necklace, Legos (yup, she loves those building sets like the ships and stuff), and some PSP games. 

My Fashion Misfit Husband

Is your husband a fashion kind of guy or could he care less what he is wearing, if it matches, or if it fits?  Mine doesn't care if his pants are too short or if his clothes match.  I am definitely putting men's clothing on his Christmas list this year. He is good-looking and fit and I like to see that displayed in a nice pair of pants!

My First iPhone

I just got my first iPhone!  All these years, I've been lagging behind with the latest and greatest but not anymore!  Now I have to figure out iTunes (I have an iPod and never figured out iTunes so the prospect of it happening now isn't good), buy a good case to protect it if (when) I drop it, and get myself a Bluetooth headset.

It's too bad I can't tune my kids out when they argue with that headset.  Perhaps the ear buds for the music part of my iPhone can tune them out. That is what a friend of mine recommended anyway.

Firstborn on her first "sorta" date

My firstborn has a "sorta" date tonight - she is meeting a boy at the movies because she isn't old enough to go on a real date yet.  I am stressing a bit over my firstborn growing up.  She's excited about it though. 

She's also a bit nervous - she got a HUGE zit on her nose the other day and I'm sure it has to do with stress.  Hopefully, it doesn't become a regular occurrence or else she'll want acne laser treatment. She is not liking this pimple stuff at all but she is really excited over her "sorta date" tonight. I'll adjust to her growing up eventually. Right?

Lost Six Pounds Recently

Weight loss is hard!  I never realized how hard it was for the first 30 years of my life because I was always one of those skinny chicks who could eat anything.  After four kids and thyroid disease, I'm overweight and I can't stand it.  How do you know what works though and what doesn't?  I wonder does phentermine work, do those weight loss companies work, which exercises work? How do you know?

I've lost six pounds so far but still have 20 to go.