Last week while the kids were playing at soccer camp, some of the other moms and myself sat around talking about everything and anything. And, because most of us are in our 30's, the topic of "which is the top wrinkle cream out there in the market today" came up. I've bought some but have yet to use it. And not because I don't think I don't have wrinkles because I know I do. Just because I keep forgetting to use it. So I more or less listened when this topic came up then talked. I learned about which ones are the best and worth their amount of money and which ones don't work at all. I was told to give it some time before you see any results - don't use it one night and expect a miracle over night in other words. I guess maybe if I actually take it out of the closet, take it out of it's box and leave it by the sink then maybe I'll remember to actually use it! You think?

This week not only have we all been eating healthier, but are trying to live healthier all around. A friend of mine told me about this EcoQuest website where you can discover some awesome deals on healthy products for your home. There's such things as fry pans, tooth brushes and tooth paste. Or, if you're looking for things under food and nutrition there's EVOO as Rachel Ray would call it (extra virgin olive oil of course). They also sell dust mite free matress protectors or dust mite free pillow covers - something my allergy ridden kids could use. Some of their electronics include fans, steamers and even a coffee maker. And if you're a coffee lover like I am they sell some great Rainforest coffee. Then of course they also have a line of beauty products such as hand wash, bath salts and facial cleanser. And that's just naming a few.

If you're looking to live healthier, EcoQuest Marketplace is to the place to go.

This week, every morning while my kids were playing soccer, I was sitting up there watching them, talking to other moms and finding out about some great stuff. And, in return, I gave them a few pointers as well. For instance, at one point we were talking about how we're stay at home moms and how we refuse to put our kids in child care to go to work. It's important to us that we're home in the morning to see them off at the bus and then at home when they get off the bus. Plus, to be honest, for me to put all 3 in some kind of child care while I was working wouldn't be worth it - think about it - I'd be working for the chld care alone. Kind of dumb don't you think? Plus, that's just not me. So, I told them how I blog and get paid for it and I told them all about the other Marketing moms that are out there and they were all so interested. So this weekend I have to get all the information together I have such as all the different companies that give me opportunities to blog about and get paid for and then also, for some, how to start a blog. When I first told them how much I've made they all got silent and I don't think they all believed me. But as I kept talking they all became interested and kept asking question after question. It felt good to pass this information along, especially since I know some of them are in the same boat as I am with one or two kids on a competitive soccer team. I'm off to gather all that info right now and send it along.

I heard a story the other day that was kind of sad but ended in a good way. I can't remember if it was on the news, if I read it in the newspaper or a friend told me about it. It was about an elderly person who has alzheimers and walked out of their house and was lost for about 12 hours. His daughter had come by his house to visit with him and he was gone. The car was still in the garage and the house/car keys were on the kitchen table. But he was nowhere to be found in the house or around the yard. So she figured he'd just gone for a walk - something he did daily. But after 3 hours went by and he hadn't come home yet she started getting worried. She called the local police station hoping they could help. She also called the local hospital to see if he was there and no luck. Luckily, he had been wearing his medical id which had his name, her phone number and that he had Alzheimers written on it. Just as she was about to go out and start driving around her husband called. Apparently he had walked 5 miles to a grocery store and when a clerk saw him wandering around the store looking lost, he pulled him aside and saw the medical ID and called the number. When he called he got the huband who then called his wife. She was so relieved to hear he was okay.

I wish they had something like that back when my Nana was alive. She had alzheimer's in her early 60's and it got really bad right before she died. She left their apartment a few times and would be gone for hours. I remember how nerve wracking it was wondering if she was okay. I think these medical ID's are an awesome idea!!!! Every alzheimers patient should wear one!