‘Electrolux’ Articles at Sweetnicks

Bet you’re wondering how those things are all related? Just you watch.

So, did you know that Electrolux makes refrigerators? No? Good, so then it wasn’t just me. I am well versed in their vacuum-speak, but their market space in the refrigerator sector was definitely new to me. And I’ve got to say, now that I’ve seen their line, I’m in love.

I mean, they’re pretty darn gorgeous.

We have had our refrigerator forever. And I love it. First major purchase that The Ex and I bought for our first house back in 1999. But when it goes?

I’ve got my eyes on these gorgeous gems.

The Perfect Temp Drawer is a serious bonus, because I’m kind of paranoid about food poisoning, and things being stored properly, and everything being the right temperature.

Years of living with my mom will do that to you.

So the fact that this drawer will keep everything just right, so I don’t have to worry about it?

Sold.

So very sold.

Now through August 22, visit www.livelovelux.com and enter the Electrolux Perfect Temp Sweepstakes daily for a chance to win your own Electrolux French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator and a trip to a climate with a perfect temp – the sunny Abaco Islands in The Islands Of The Bahamas. And if you win, take me. Okay? I mean, it seems only fair. I *am* telling you about the contest and all. That is, if I don’t win.

For every entry and share, Electrolux will donate $1 to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) with the goal of reaching $125,000.

Oh! And Kelly Ripa! Of course, you’ve seen her commercials and ads for Electrolux, so you know how much she loves the appliances too. She recently shared a few original recipes for popsicles (yes, please!), and that sounds like the perfect thing to celebrate the near-end of summer … as we wait to win our fancy new refrigerator. Go get ’em!

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When DailyBuzz Moms asked if I would blog about a proud moment I’ve had being a Mom, I knew right away what I would share. The most recent moment. It’s a topic that has been on my “to write about” list for a few weeks now.

Two years ago, I switched Nick from a private to a public school. For a variety of reasons. He went from being a student in a school of 123 to one of 721. To being in a one-class-per-grade-level, to (now), there are seven classes for his grade level (fourth). A much bigger school in a million different ways. With his third grade year being his first year at the new (to him) school, I expected he’d have to play a bit of catch-up. I kept him out of Cub Scouts and soccer so he could concentrate on getting comfortable at the new school, get a handle on homework expectations, and have a chance to settle in and get his bearings.

As the first report cards came out that year, he did well, but was definitely coming in at a disadvantage. His peers at the new school were ahead of where he left off at the old school. He poured nearly everything he had into his school work and homework, and wasn’t seeing it pay off. As his teacher and I met during the year at the regularly scheduled parent-teacher conferences, she always said the same thing, “He tries so hard.” He never gave up.

By the end of third grade, he was still playing catch up in terms of curriculum, and we chalked it up to it being a transition year. Fourth grade started. He had surer footing, no longer the new kid, now knowing the expectations, what teachers and subjects he liked at the not-so-new-anymore new school and what he didn’t. His homeroom teacher this year? World of difference. She has made him excited about subjects he didn’t particularly care for before (Math), to the point that he seriously loves the subject. And it shows in his grades and report card. Science? Loves it. (And the teacher is amazing, which is half the battle).

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Electrolux Perfect Temp Drawer, Kelly Ripa, and Gourmet Popsicles

Pride. Yeah, I’ve Got It