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The following blog posts are based solely on my personal experiences. I am not a Doctor, Nutrition specialist, Comedian, or Professional Baseball Player. If you have a health, nutrition, humor, or baseball issue please seek a PROFESSIONAL.

Favorite Bathrooms

  • Home Sweet Home
  • When I'm @ someones house: the one farthest away from the crowd
  • @ the Mall: Macy's (as public bathrooms go this one is very nice)
  • If I can't make it to Macy's...JC Penney's will have to do (they recently remodeled so it is better than it was. I don't know why they didn't ask for my input???)
  • Monterey Bay Fish Grotto in Monroeville has a great bathroom
  • Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, My fav place to vacation, their rooms have the most wonderful bathrooms

Helpful links

  • FREE Crohns Disease Support Network www.CrohnsDiseaseSN.com
  • Find a Toilet www.sitorsquat.com
  • Medical Alert Restroom Access Pass http://myibd.org/restroommedalert/index.php

Monday, June 24, 2013

A Great Way to start the Summer & A Giveaway!!!

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I wish everyone could start their summer off with a wonderful trip to the beach! I use to think taking an early vacation would leave you with nothing to look forward to the rest of the summer. For the last 16 or so years we have taken our vacations in August (after summer baseball but before fall baseball) Now that my boys are in college and their college baseball is over at the end of May we find ourselves able to take an early June vacation and only miss a few summer games. It turns out that this early vacation is nice...I find myself sitting and smiling while I remember the following:


Now for the Giveaway!!!


Welcome to the Cuisinart Single Serve Keurig Brewing System Giveaway!

brought to you by BuyDig and Kate n' Kaboodle

The Cuisinart Single Serve Brewing System is powered by Keurig and perfect for personal use or entertaining. Using the Keurig K-Cup, this single-serve home-brewing system offers consumers fresh gourmet coffee, tea, hot cocoa and more in under one minute. In addition to the over 200 varieties of K-Cups, the Cuisinart Brewing System includes the My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter that can be filled with your favorite ground coffee.


My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter can be filled with any gourmet ground coffee - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf


Perfect for both personal use and entertaining, this single-serve home-brewing system offers consumers fresh gourmet coffee, tea, hot cocoa and more in under one minute. Using Keurig K-Cups®—featuring over two hundred varieties of pre-measured, premium brand coffee and tea—this brewer’s innovative one-touch technology makes it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy a wide array of hot beverages. - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf
Perfect for both personal use and entertaining, this single-serve home-brewing system offers consumers fresh gourmet coffee, tea, hot cocoa and more in under one minute. Using Keurig K-Cups®—featuring over two hundred varieties of pre-measured, premium brand coffee and tea—this brewer’s innovative one-touch technology makes it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy a wide array of hot beverages. - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf
Perfect for both personal use and entertaining, this single-serve home-brewing system offers consumers fresh gourmet coffee, tea, hot cocoa and more in under one minute. Using Keurig K-Cups®—featuring over two hundred varieties of pre-measured, premium brand coffee and tea—this brewer’s innovative one-touch technology makes it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy a wide array of hot beverages. - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf

Cuisinart Single Serve Brewing System Features: (from the Cuisinart Website)


  • Hot Water Button lets consumers enjoy their favorite instant coffee, soup, tea, and hot cocoa, in no time
  • Rinse Control instantly cleans the inside of the brew chamber to keep every cup as delicious as the first
  • Extra Large Removable 80 oz. Water Reservoir offers impressive capacity, eliminating the need for frequent refills
  • Fully Programmable full spectrum of features including Auto On/Off and adjustable temperature control
  • Blue Backlit LCD w/Digital Clock brightly displays information, at an easy-to-read glance
  • 5 Cup Sizes including an iced beverage setting
  • Quiet Brew Technology lets you enjoy every cup more peacefully than ever
  • Removable Drip Tray allows extra space for travel mugs
  • BPA Free (all parts that come in contact with water or coffee)
  • My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter can be filled with any gourmet ground coffee, to suit personal tastes, and conveniently stores right in the unit
  • 12 K-Cup® Portion Pack lets consumers enjoy a varied sampling of all that Keurig K-Cups® have to offer
  • Charcoal Water Filter removes impurities that could interfere with taste
  • Limited 3-Year Warranty
  • BPA Free
Hot Water Button lets consumers enjoy their favorite instant coffee, soup, tea, and hot cocoa, in no time
Rinse Control instantly cleans the inside of the brew chamber to keep every cup as delicious as the first
Extra Large Removable 80 oz. Water Reservoir offers impressive capacity, eliminating the need for frequent refills
Fully Programmable full spectrum of features including Auto On/Off and adjustable temperature control
Blue Backlit LCD w/Digital Clock brightly displays information, at an easy-to-read glance
5 Cup Sizes including an iced beverage setting
Quiet Brew Technology lets you enjoy every cup more peacefully than ever
Removable Drip Tray allows extra space for travel mugs
BPA Free (all parts that come in contact with water or coffee)
My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter can be filled with any gourmet ground coffee, to suit personal tastes, and conveniently stores right in the unit
12 K-Cup® Portion Pack lets consumers enjoy a varied sampling of all that Keurig K-Cups® have to offer
Charcoal Water Filter removes impurities that could interfere with taste
Limited 3-Year Warranty
BPA Free - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf
Hot Water Button lets consumers enjoy their favorite instant coffee, soup, tea, and hot cocoa, in no time
Rinse Control instantly cleans the inside of the brew chamber to keep every cup as delicious as the first
Extra Large Removable 80 oz. Water Reservoir offers impressive capacity, eliminating the need for frequent refills
Fully Programmable full spectrum of features including Auto On/Off and adjustable temperature control
Blue Backlit LCD w/Digital Clock brightly displays information, at an easy-to-read glance
5 Cup Sizes including an iced beverage setting
Quiet Brew Technology lets you enjoy every cup more peacefully than ever
Removable Drip Tray allows extra space for travel mugs
BPA Free (all parts that come in contact with water or coffee)
My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter can be filled with any gourmet ground coffee, to suit personal tastes, and conveniently stores right in the unit
12 K-Cup® Portion Pack lets consumers enjoy a varied sampling of all that Keurig K-Cups® have to offer
Charcoal Water Filter removes impurities that could interfere with taste
Limited 3-Year Warranty
BPA Free - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf
Read Kate n' Kaboodle's Review of the Cuisinart Single Serve Brewing System here.

The Cuisinart Single Serve Brewing System, as well as a wide selection of Camera, Computer, Television and Home & Garden products, is available at BuyDig for $199.

Connect with BuyDig Online, Facebook and Twitter

Giveaway ends June 30th at 11:59pm. Open to U.S., 18+. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below.


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I received no compensation for this post, however all opinions are my own. Crohns Lives with Me is not responsible for prize fulfillment.


Love, Laugh, and Always know where the nearest bathroom is

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

CUISINART SINGLE SERVE KEURIG BREWING SYSTEM GIVEAWAY!

I spent last week at the Beach Woo Hoo. I will tell you all about it and share some pictures soon. Until then you should enter the CUISINART SINGLE SERVE KEURIG BREWING SYSTEM GIVEAWAY! This giveaway ends on 6/30.


Welcome to the Cuisinart Single Serve Keurig Brewing System Giveaway!

brought to you by BuyDig and Kate n' Kaboodle

The Cuisinart Single Serve Brewing System is powered by Keurig and perfect for personal use or entertaining. Using the Keurig K-Cup, this single-serve home-brewing system offers consumers fresh gourmet coffee, tea, hot cocoa and more in under one minute. In addition to the over 200 varieties of K-Cups, the Cuisinart Brewing System includes the My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter that can be filled with your favorite ground coffee.


My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter can be filled with any gourmet ground coffee - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf


Perfect for both personal use and entertaining, this single-serve home-brewing system offers consumers fresh gourmet coffee, tea, hot cocoa and more in under one minute. Using Keurig K-Cups®—featuring over two hundred varieties of pre-measured, premium brand coffee and tea—this brewer’s innovative one-touch technology makes it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy a wide array of hot beverages. - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf
Perfect for both personal use and entertaining, this single-serve home-brewing system offers consumers fresh gourmet coffee, tea, hot cocoa and more in under one minute. Using Keurig K-Cups®—featuring over two hundred varieties of pre-measured, premium brand coffee and tea—this brewer’s innovative one-touch technology makes it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy a wide array of hot beverages. - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf
Perfect for both personal use and entertaining, this single-serve home-brewing system offers consumers fresh gourmet coffee, tea, hot cocoa and more in under one minute. Using Keurig K-Cups®—featuring over two hundred varieties of pre-measured, premium brand coffee and tea—this brewer’s innovative one-touch technology makes it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy a wide array of hot beverages. - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf

Cuisinart Single Serve Brewing System Features: (from the Cuisinart Website)


  • Hot Water Button lets consumers enjoy their favorite instant coffee, soup, tea, and hot cocoa, in no time
  • Rinse Control instantly cleans the inside of the brew chamber to keep every cup as delicious as the first
  • Extra Large Removable 80 oz. Water Reservoir offers impressive capacity, eliminating the need for frequent refills
  • Fully Programmable full spectrum of features including Auto On/Off and adjustable temperature control
  • Blue Backlit LCD w/Digital Clock brightly displays information, at an easy-to-read glance
  • 5 Cup Sizes including an iced beverage setting
  • Quiet Brew Technology lets you enjoy every cup more peacefully than ever
  • Removable Drip Tray allows extra space for travel mugs
  • BPA Free (all parts that come in contact with water or coffee)
  • My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter can be filled with any gourmet ground coffee, to suit personal tastes, and conveniently stores right in the unit
  • 12 K-Cup® Portion Pack lets consumers enjoy a varied sampling of all that Keurig K-Cups® have to offer
  • Charcoal Water Filter removes impurities that could interfere with taste
  • Limited 3-Year Warranty
  • BPA Free
Hot Water Button lets consumers enjoy their favorite instant coffee, soup, tea, and hot cocoa, in no time
Rinse Control instantly cleans the inside of the brew chamber to keep every cup as delicious as the first
Extra Large Removable 80 oz. Water Reservoir offers impressive capacity, eliminating the need for frequent refills
Fully Programmable full spectrum of features including Auto On/Off and adjustable temperature control
Blue Backlit LCD w/Digital Clock brightly displays information, at an easy-to-read glance
5 Cup Sizes including an iced beverage setting
Quiet Brew Technology lets you enjoy every cup more peacefully than ever
Removable Drip Tray allows extra space for travel mugs
BPA Free (all parts that come in contact with water or coffee)
My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter can be filled with any gourmet ground coffee, to suit personal tastes, and conveniently stores right in the unit
12 K-Cup® Portion Pack lets consumers enjoy a varied sampling of all that Keurig K-Cups® have to offer
Charcoal Water Filter removes impurities that could interfere with taste
Limited 3-Year Warranty
BPA Free - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf
Hot Water Button lets consumers enjoy their favorite instant coffee, soup, tea, and hot cocoa, in no time
Rinse Control instantly cleans the inside of the brew chamber to keep every cup as delicious as the first
Extra Large Removable 80 oz. Water Reservoir offers impressive capacity, eliminating the need for frequent refills
Fully Programmable full spectrum of features including Auto On/Off and adjustable temperature control
Blue Backlit LCD w/Digital Clock brightly displays information, at an easy-to-read glance
5 Cup Sizes including an iced beverage setting
Quiet Brew Technology lets you enjoy every cup more peacefully than ever
Removable Drip Tray allows extra space for travel mugs
BPA Free (all parts that come in contact with water or coffee)
My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter can be filled with any gourmet ground coffee, to suit personal tastes, and conveniently stores right in the unit
12 K-Cup® Portion Pack lets consumers enjoy a varied sampling of all that Keurig K-Cups® have to offer
Charcoal Water Filter removes impurities that could interfere with taste
Limited 3-Year Warranty
BPA Free - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf
Read Kate n' Kaboodle's Review of the Cuisinart Single Serve Brewing System here.

The Cuisinart Single Serve Brewing System, as well as a wide selection of Camera, Computer, Television and Home & Garden products, is available at BuyDig for $199.

Connect with BuyDig Online, Facebook and Twitter

Giveaway ends June 30th at 11:59pm. Open to U.S., 18+. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below.


a Rafflecopter giveaway

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I received no compensation for this post, however all opinions are my own. Crohns Lives with Me is not responsible for prize fulfillment.


Love, Laugh, and Always know where the nearest bathroom is

Friday, June 14, 2013

CUISINART SINGLE SERVE KEURIG BREWING SYSTEM GIVEAWAY!

Since I'm having such a good time sweeping and winning I thought I would give you a chance to win too. So here is another giveaway that I will be promoting. It is scheduled to start at midnight. Make sure you enter and good luck!



Welcome to the Cuisinart Single Serve Keurig Brewing System Giveaway!

brought to you by BuyDig and Kate n' Kaboodle

The Cuisinart Single Serve Brewing System is powered by Keurig and perfect for personal use or entertaining. Using the Keurig K-Cup, this single-serve home-brewing system offers consumers fresh gourmet coffee, tea, hot cocoa and more in under one minute. In addition to the over 200 varieties of K-Cups, the Cuisinart Brewing System includes the My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter that can be filled with your favorite ground coffee.


My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter can be filled with any gourmet ground coffee - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf


Perfect for both personal use and entertaining, this single-serve home-brewing system offers consumers fresh gourmet coffee, tea, hot cocoa and more in under one minute. Using Keurig K-Cups®—featuring over two hundred varieties of pre-measured, premium brand coffee and tea—this brewer’s innovative one-touch technology makes it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy a wide array of hot beverages. - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf
Perfect for both personal use and entertaining, this single-serve home-brewing system offers consumers fresh gourmet coffee, tea, hot cocoa and more in under one minute. Using Keurig K-Cups®—featuring over two hundred varieties of pre-measured, premium brand coffee and tea—this brewer’s innovative one-touch technology makes it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy a wide array of hot beverages. - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf
Perfect for both personal use and entertaining, this single-serve home-brewing system offers consumers fresh gourmet coffee, tea, hot cocoa and more in under one minute. Using Keurig K-Cups®—featuring over two hundred varieties of pre-measured, premium brand coffee and tea—this brewer’s innovative one-touch technology makes it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy a wide array of hot beverages. - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf

Cuisinart Single Serve Brewing System Features: (from the Cuisinart Website)


  • Hot Water Button lets consumers enjoy their favorite instant coffee, soup, tea, and hot cocoa, in no time
  • Rinse Control instantly cleans the inside of the brew chamber to keep every cup as delicious as the first
  • Extra Large Removable 80 oz. Water Reservoir offers impressive capacity, eliminating the need for frequent refills
  • Fully Programmable full spectrum of features including Auto On/Off and adjustable temperature control
  • Blue Backlit LCD w/Digital Clock brightly displays information, at an easy-to-read glance
  • 5 Cup Sizes including an iced beverage setting
  • Quiet Brew Technology lets you enjoy every cup more peacefully than ever
  • Removable Drip Tray allows extra space for travel mugs
  • BPA Free (all parts that come in contact with water or coffee)
  • My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter can be filled with any gourmet ground coffee, to suit personal tastes, and conveniently stores right in the unit
  • 12 K-Cup® Portion Pack lets consumers enjoy a varied sampling of all that Keurig K-Cups® have to offer
  • Charcoal Water Filter removes impurities that could interfere with taste
  • Limited 3-Year Warranty
  • BPA Free
Hot Water Button lets consumers enjoy their favorite instant coffee, soup, tea, and hot cocoa, in no time
Rinse Control instantly cleans the inside of the brew chamber to keep every cup as delicious as the first
Extra Large Removable 80 oz. Water Reservoir offers impressive capacity, eliminating the need for frequent refills
Fully Programmable full spectrum of features including Auto On/Off and adjustable temperature control
Blue Backlit LCD w/Digital Clock brightly displays information, at an easy-to-read glance
5 Cup Sizes including an iced beverage setting
Quiet Brew Technology lets you enjoy every cup more peacefully than ever
Removable Drip Tray allows extra space for travel mugs
BPA Free (all parts that come in contact with water or coffee)
My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter can be filled with any gourmet ground coffee, to suit personal tastes, and conveniently stores right in the unit
12 K-Cup® Portion Pack lets consumers enjoy a varied sampling of all that Keurig K-Cups® have to offer
Charcoal Water Filter removes impurities that could interfere with taste
Limited 3-Year Warranty
BPA Free - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf
Hot Water Button lets consumers enjoy their favorite instant coffee, soup, tea, and hot cocoa, in no time
Rinse Control instantly cleans the inside of the brew chamber to keep every cup as delicious as the first
Extra Large Removable 80 oz. Water Reservoir offers impressive capacity, eliminating the need for frequent refills
Fully Programmable full spectrum of features including Auto On/Off and adjustable temperature control
Blue Backlit LCD w/Digital Clock brightly displays information, at an easy-to-read glance
5 Cup Sizes including an iced beverage setting
Quiet Brew Technology lets you enjoy every cup more peacefully than ever
Removable Drip Tray allows extra space for travel mugs
BPA Free (all parts that come in contact with water or coffee)
My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter can be filled with any gourmet ground coffee, to suit personal tastes, and conveniently stores right in the unit
12 K-Cup® Portion Pack lets consumers enjoy a varied sampling of all that Keurig K-Cups® have to offer
Charcoal Water Filter removes impurities that could interfere with taste
Limited 3-Year Warranty
BPA Free - See more at: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/ss-700bk.html#sthash.nBA43QFM.dpuf
Read Kate n' Kaboodle's Review of the Cuisinart Single Serve Brewing System here.

The Cuisinart Single Serve Brewing System, as well as a wide selection of Camera, Computer, Television and Home & Garden products, is available at BuyDig for $199.

Connect with BuyDig Online, Facebook and Twitter

Giveaway ends June 30th at 11:59pm. Open to U.S., 18+. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below.


a Rafflecopter giveaway

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I received no compensation for this post, however all opinions are my own. Crohns Lives with Me is not responsible for prize fulfillment.


Love, Laugh, and Always know where the nearest bathroom is

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Winning!!!

So I'm still entering sweeps and I'm still WINNING :) YAY!!! Here are the latest



Thanks @SueBeeHoney Yum

I won the Sly Stone album prize pack from @TheDropfm

I won a gift code for catchingfirefly.com from Family Chic Blog and got these:





I won free Soft Scrub from My Highest Self

I won a bottle of VO5 from @MyVO5

I won KidzGear headphones from Science of Couponing:



I won a blush from @flowerbeauty

I won another Soft Scrub from Aunt Maggie Rocks blog

I won a Gameloft game for my iPad from @gameloft

I won Mohzy Zoo Cable Ties from Hanging Off the Wire Blog



I LOVE SWEEPS!!!

Love, Laugh, and Always know where the nearest bathroom is