Weekly Chronicles: Remembrance Edition

Yesterday was the one year anniversary of my mom’s passing.  In some ways it seems so long ago and at other times the pain of her loss is raw and overwhelming.  Losing grandparents and even my dad didn’t fully prepare me for this loss.

We spent the day remembering this woman who inspired so much love and taught us how to be the parents and grandparents we are today.  She is missed (and yes that’s me in the photo with her).

 Around the Web

Here are some of my favorite articles this week.

Better After 50 shares a immunity boosting smoothie recipe that includes dandelion greens.  It sounds interesting but I’m a little leery.

I’m ready to try the massage ball of torture recommended by A Merry Life. I have tight  leg muscles (calves, hamstrings, IT band, etc.).’

The Lean Green Bean has a enchilada casserole crockpot recipe that sounds delish!  I hope to try it soon.

Learn how to care for your teeth and gums as well as what to look for in this informative series at Plunged in Debt who is a dental professional.

Get Busy Living shows how to make salads in a jar.  Neat idea!

It’s asparagus season and Family Balance Sheet has 20 ways to cook it.

Money Beagle asks when is enough enough when it comes to pet costs.  I think he making very reasonable decisions.

Thanks to Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses for including my post in the Lifestyle Carnival 49th Edition.  There are lots of good articles in a variety of categories.

Giveaways

We’re hosting two giveaways at Two Savvy Sisters.  Enter to win one of three vouchers good for a FREE soft scrub product before it closes tomorrow night.  There’s also a giveaway for Purex Natural Elements detergent that ends April 22nd.

Blend Retreat is hosting a giveaway for two boxes of Probars. Entries close April 15th.

Enter for a chance to win a Jillian Michaels’ workout DVD at Losing Weight and Having Fun.

Money Q and A is giving away a copy of the book “Real Wealth“.  Entries close tomorrow.

Enter to win a $50 Prepaid Mastercard at The Family CEO. Entries close April 19th.

Skinny Emmie is giving away a FitBit Zip.  I love my FitBit and encourage you to enter by midnight on the 18th.

There’s a gluten-free recovery fuel giveaway at Sneakers and Fingerpaints.  Entries close April 18th.

Fitspiration for Moms is hosting a 3 Month Fast Fitness to Go giveaway.

How was your week?