Break the Cycle

Wow - this year it'll just be Leenah and I at home, as Nadia has also decided to try her hand (and head) at public school. Knowing Nadia, I know she'll do great. Adam will be entering 3rd grade (YIKES - how did that happen) and Mona will be a Sophomore in High School. I don't know how my kids are getting older (and I'm staying the same) While it'll be quiet around home with only the 2 of us here - I'm pretty sure we'll be getting lots more done, as well as having lots of free time to hit the beach (and swim practices) Speaking of swim practice - we've been off 2 weeks already, and she's more than raring to go. Luckily the coach just posted her new schedule, and with some days having a 3 hour practice, I'm sure she'll be right back in shape pretty quickly ! Mona's got her second scrimmage game tomorrow - and it's Eid - the end of Ramadan. I think I may skip all the celebrations for the day and go watch her play.

Oh, I love when the postman comes and leaves an envelope with Ebates as the sender. I know my BIG FAT CHECK is inside. When I first started online shopping, my BFC's were less than $20 each - nice, but nothing noteworthy. Today's BFC - $99.72. Now I can do a bit of shopping with that one. Added to the $18.47 I got back from Ace Hardware last week, and I can take the kids out fishing again - for free. Very nice. Sign up through my link, and I get $5 for each of you. Then you can add a link on your own blog, and you'll get $5 for each of your friends that signs up. Refer 3 friends and get a $30 bonus. Refer 10 friends, and get a $100 bonus. If you have lots of friends, you can get an iPad2 for 50 new friends that become Ebates members. It's free, you get money back for the shopping that you'd do online anyway, and you can still use coupon codes and promo's as well. Nothing to lose ! My Link (and when I use my $5 bonus to get a cappuccino - I...

First week of Ramadan has already passed us by - time goes very quickly.  I've had people here in the States wonder where I get clothing for the girls and me.  Yes, sometimes we do bring outfits back from Egypt, but most everything we have in Middle Eastern fashion was purchased here in the States.  One of the best places online is East Essence - there is always a link on the right of my blog, as well as a link here that will take you directly to the Abayas and Jilbabs - starting well below $20 each. Abaya & Jilbab