I Think I'm weird

As I get older, the more the thought of germs bother me. After doing a lot of shopping and food swapping the past couple days It's made me more concerned that I may have a problem. Some may think I'm a little weird and they may be right but I think we all have some weird ways about us that others can't seem to understand.

I think I may be a germaphobic.

Here are a few examples:

• I do not like to sit on fabric chairs in a waiting area or movie theater. 
• We want even talk about hotel beds.
• In a restaurant, I will not touch the edge of the table or chairs where my fingers may touch underneath. 
• Speaking of restaurants, I cringe when they wipe the seats and table with the same cloth.
• I will not eat any foods at a pot luck or covered dish dinner unless I know who's kitchen it came from. 
• I do not want to eat food from someone with cats. yea, I have had cats and I know how they shed and jump on counters. I know I'd wipe it clean but I don't know about others.
• If I see you messing with your hair in the kitchen, I will loose my appetite.
• I keep hand sanitizer with me all the time in case someone shakes my hand. I'd rather be hugged.
• I cringe when someone lets their dog kiss their face. Dogs lick themselves. eeeesh!
• I use a shower house when I go camping, but freak out if I touch the wall! and Flip flops will be worn at all times in there. 

• I will not eat foods that look like they were handled a lot in preparation, such as decorative cookies or desserts with lots of creativeness put in them. 
• I will not try on a hat in a store.
• I can't wait to get home and wash my feet after trying on shoes and I will no try shoes on barefooted. 
• Don't ask me if you can try my shoes on. It bothers me.
• I will eat at a buffet but I constantly think about who's touching what. 
• I have to wash my hands after I make my plate because of the germs on all those spoon handles everyone shares. 
• I will pull and push public doors open with my elbows or sleeves if at all possible. 

• I always wash my grocery buggy down with wipes then head to the produce for a plastic bag to cover the buggy handle. 
• and if you as much as hiccup around me during flu season, I might mace you with Lysol.

Well? Am I normal? or am I weird? I do not go into panics and I hid my concerns when I am out with friends and family but the concern is still there. It may not be really a Phobia. It's just a figure of speech. 

The only time I do not feel the phobia is around my husband or daughter. I have a strong stomach as a caring mother and wife and can handle any of their sicknesses accidents or boo boos like a boss!

Black Friday

It’s the day after Thanksgiving. I said I wouldn’t do it, but I did it. I over ate yesterday and woke up to a splitting headache and puffy eyes. I am regretting  the loads of desserts I ate tasted all day long. I am simply not used to eating one BIG meal, much less two! But I am thankful.

My daughter came home to stay a few days with us. I kissed my husband and told him I’d see him again in a few days. haha. That is our joke when she comes over because once she hits the door, the girl talk starts. We jabber the whole time about friends, fashion, recipes and work. He gets put on the back burner while I give all my attention to her most of the time. 

She came in bringing goodies from Trader Joe's. We do not have a TraderJoes store in my town, so its always a treat when she brings the goodies. 

We stayed up late Thanksgiving Eve and decorated the Christmas tree and started the cooking for Thanksgiving. 

Today is the day that everyone rushes out before the sun comes up to grab a great black Friday deal. This is something I have never had any intentions to do. I would rather pay ten dollars more for an item than to get into that mess. Better yet, There are black Friday special going on all over the internet too. I will probably be in cyber world all day. 

Below are a couple black Friday sales going on today that I just so happen to be partnered with. I am happy to have the opportunities to share good things from honest companies. 

Rice Love Bags. - SHOP HERE  Use code: BLACKFRIDAY

Get 40% off til Noon 

Get 30% off noon-6 pm

Get 20% 6pm - midnight.

For every bag sold, a family is fed. Each bag is hand made from recycled rice bags so there are no two alike. 

Attached to each bag is a number to enter to see and read about the family you just fed. 

They are all so appreciative and grateful and the bags are adorable!

Goose Creek Candles- SHOP HERE
Large Candles are only $9.99 Today! 

These candles are absolutely wonderful. They burn clean and full of fragrance.

I’m really enjoying my peppermint candle. 

Nutrisystem: SHOP HERE 

Shop A La Carte with 50% off! 

Nutrisystem is the only diet that worked for me. I lost 50 lbs and it was so easy. 

The food is delicious and satisfying. 

They have plans starting at 249.00 a month. 

That's a great deal considering what you spend at the grocery store a month where most food goes to waste or waist. 

Clio Snacks - SHOP HERE.

OK there is no black Friday sale for these delicious yogurt bars but you can find them at most Walmarts and Harris Teeter stores. They are my new favorite snack. They absolutely taste like and have the texture of little cheese cakes dipped in chocolate. New flavors and ideas are in the works for the new year. You can find them on the Yogurt isles and they are only a dollar each! You will fall in love with them.