Every week from today until July 31, Lori will be giving away a prize every week with unannounced surprises like today! She says, “Let me tell you people, you won’t wanna miss this. I gathered up some great prizes from cash, gift sets, magazine subscriptions, and even a KITCHENAID FOOD PROCESSOR:) !!!” Check out My Wooden Spoon today! The best way for you to keep track of each weekly giveaway, is to subscribe to her feed either by RSS Reader or by Email Subscription.

I was tagged by Kathy from Is 8 Enough?

Here are the rules:

1. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.
2. Each player answers the questions about themselves.
3. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5-6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog.
4. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

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1) What was I doing 10 years ago?

I was teaching first grade in public school. Our daughter had one more year of high school, so we were already doing all the things like senior pictures, etc. My mother’s health was not very good, so I would get her to all her doctor’s appointments and help her with things.

2) What are five things on your to-do list for today?

(Since today is just about over, these are on my list for tomorrow:)

Do volunteer work tomorrow morning at the Benevolent Center &  run errands.

Do laundry and start the beginnings of spring cleaning. (My mother-in-law is supposed to come visit for a week June 3rd. I have a LOT to do between now and then!)

Tutor at 4:00;  Cook supper. (something with chicken)

Do a lesson in Beth Moore’s “Believing God” study. (a group of us girls get together at a friend’s house on Thurs.nights to watch video & go over lessons)

3) What snacks do I enjoy?

Nuts which are so healthy: natural almonds are my favorite (I eat nuts every day!)

Ants on a Log which is a satisfying snack (daughter “C” and I have eaten lots of those through the years!)

Fiber One “Oats & Chocolate” Chewy Granola Bars (really good & 9 grams of fiber)

Hot-air popped popcorn drizzled with EVOO and sea salt

4) Things I would do if I were a billionaire?

First, pray for wisdom in using it! I would love to help Foster’s Children’s Home and other children’s homes, missionary hospitals and schools in poor areas, and help people who come to the Benevolent Center. Of course, I’d want to set up a college fund for Baby J and give some to our kids.

5) Three Bad Habits

I stay up too late, don’t exercise regularly like I should, and sometimes slouch when I’m sitting at the computer.

6) 5 places I have lived…

Texas, Texas, Texas, Texas, & Texas…LOL (I guess I’ll always be a Texas gal.)

7) 5 Jobs I have had

Babysitter (in high school), College cafeteria worker (in college)

Teacher (Special Ed, first grade, second grade, first & second grade bridge class)

Part-time at a flower shop ( I’m supposed to work two days this week for Mother’s Day)

Private tutorer (which I do now)

Six people I want to know more about…

Valmg known for “Four Foods on Fridays” & always giving links to participants - we appreciate you Valmg! (I’d like to find out more about FFoF friends. I wanted to pick more, but maybe some of these will tag the others.)

Blueyes , Tina Kubala , Corrin , Val , & Skeet (who gets to enjoy the beauty of Hawaii every day - let’s all go visit Skeet!)

Zero and Up is starting Saturday Cash for Subscribers, starting this Saturday, May 3rd. Sounds like fun! Check the above site for all the details.

This was my comment on Zero and Up on The “Why” Behind a Few Blogs:

I had help choosing my name, “Healthy Home Blog,” but it really fits me. I’m trying more and more to make healthy choices in eating & lifestyle because I believe that so many health problems, from major issues all the way to PMS, are affected by the choices we make. And I love taking care of my family (it works both ways, we help each other), so the home part fits like a glove. I hope that things I’ve learned along the way can benefit some people, and I like learning things from other bloggers, too.

It’s interesting reading other people’s comments on that post!

I read an interesting post at Zero and Up about the stories behind the names of a few blogs. I would be interested in finding out the story behind more blogs, so if you have a chance then leave a comment telling why you named your blog what you named it. Just go to The “Why” Behind A Few Blogs. Check out my comment to see how I came up with the name for this blog.

I have a prayer request for Lori and her family, specifically her dad. He’s in the hospital and not doing very well. I don’t have the latest update, though.
Lori has several blogs including My Wooden Spoon, A Cowboy’s Wife, and Blogging With Cents. You may know who I’m talking about now if you didn’t before. Whether you know Lori or not, prayers are appreciated!

See post below for contest information. This Saturday, April 19, will be the last day to enter. The winner will be announced next week.

Zero and Up has a new theme and looks really sharp. Check it out and see what you think. Also, he has some great introductory prices for ads and is having a contest to win a free link in the sidebar.

If you would like to subscribe in a feed reader, that option is now available. Sorry it’s taken me so long to get that installed. Just click at the top, right-hand corner of the home page if you’re interested.   Subscriptions are greatly appreciated!  If you subscribe, let me know and I would be glad to subscribe to your blog, too.