The season of Lent.....To abstain or not abstain

I am a believer in god but I am a bad catholic and don't practice my religion like I should. I have always followed the season of Lent, gone to church occasionally, and  even was a teachers helper in religion class.   The question I have is this.....Can you have what you gave up for Lent on Sundays or not?  Lately I have been hearing on the radio, on my friends facebook pages, and this even came up at a conversation in my Bunco group.  Apparently people are saying that you can have the item you gave up for Lent on Sundays.  I also heard that instead of giving up a food item you can volunteer to do charity work or just say a few extra prayers.  Never in my life have I ever heard of such a thing......until I just googled it!  My great internet search revealed that in 1966 Pope Paul VI wrote in his apostolic constituton that fasting and abstinence can be replaced with works of charity and prayer.  WELL I"LL BE A MONKEY"S UNCLE!!!! 

I gave my kids such grief and guilt how Jesus gave up his life for us and the least they can do is give up soda (which was their choice) for forty days.  I nearly brought them to tears because I was not giving in to having soda.  Anyway...How do all my bloggy friends follow lent? 

25% off entire order at TGI Fridays

I love going to Fridays.  They have the best green bean fries.  Click  HERE to print your coupon for 25% off your order.  This coupon will expire 3/21

Weight Watchers Ice Cream Party from House Party

If you are a member of House Party there is a new yummy party to apply for.  If your not a member it only
takes a few minutes to apply.   I hope I get picked!!  I just joined Weight Watchers last week in my never endng effort to win the battle of the bulge.   Below you will find the details to the Weight Watchers House Party

Your Free Party Pack will include these goodies:



■Coupons for free Weight Watchers® Ice Cream

■Coupons for your guests to save on Weight Watchers® Ice Cream

■Blank mood boards

■Mood board stickers

■Serving tray

■Drink pitcher

■Apron

■ Strawberry  pens

more free St. Patricks Day printables

Okay maybe I am just a little obsessed with printable partyware!  I thought it would be nice if I shared all the places I have been finding these cute printables.  I also stalk follow these blogs and it would be nice if you would kindly take a ride over to their sites and maybe you too might like to follow them. 

My newest obsession.....  SUBWAY ART!!!  The totally awesome ladies at eighteen25 created this cute sign

Who doesn't love cupcakes?  Well how about dressing them up with these cute little cupcake wrappers.  You can find these free printables at   pennycandystudios                                    

                                                               

I am a crafting idiot but I am good at copying! Free St. Pat's Printable

I am not the most crafty person you ever met BUT I am a genius at being a copy cat!  Lately I have become obsessed with following party design blogs with easy DIY projects.  All I want to do is make party decorations, cupcake and bag toppers for every occasion I could think of.  As I was creeping these blogs I found this really cute free St. Patricks Day printables from it is what it is.  Stop on by her blog to check out all the amazing free printables she has. 

These printables would be really great for class parties or even little treats for dinner guests.  They can be used as cupcake toppers or bag toppers.  Enjoy

You're My Pot O'Gold

download HERE

Free sample Kirkland surface wipes

Head on over to the Costco website HERE and fill out the form for a free sample of the Kirkland surface wipes.  Offer is limited to one per household.  You do not have to be a member to receive this freebie