American Girl Doll Giveaway
July 13, 2010 – 11:48 pm | 183 Comments

     A couple weeks ago I told you all about American Girl’s Shine On Now charity campaign. If you don’t remember or didn’t have a chance to read that post you can re-read it HERE …

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Don’t You Dare Open the Birthday Girl’s Present!
June 19, 2009 – 10:17 am | No Comment
Don’t You Dare Open the Birthday Girl’s Present!

It happens at most birthday parties; a child tries to “help” the birthday girl unwrap her presents. The other moms shoot dirty looks at the non-birthday girl’s mom, which forces her to spring into action. …

Jon & Kate Plus 8 – The Big Announcement
June 18, 2009 – 12:29 pm | 8 Comments
Jon & Kate Plus 8 – The Big Announcement

UPDATE: Jon & Kate announce they’re separating!
Watch the short clip of last night’s Jon & Kate Plus 8 here-
http://tlc.discovery.com/videos/jon-kate-plus-8-the-announcement.html
Previously…

So next Monday night the famous couple is supposed to be making a huge announcement. Most …

The Electrolux and Kelly Ripa Virtual Lemonade Stand Campaign
June 17, 2009 – 11:21 pm | No Comment
The Electrolux and Kelly Ripa Virtual Lemonade Stand Campaign

Summer time is finally here and for my daughter that means lots and lots of lemonade stands. She loves to set them up during the weekends and finds so much joy in serving a nice …

Wordless Wednesday- Reminiscing: My Favorite Photo
June 16, 2009 – 10:28 pm | 27 Comments
Wordless Wednesday- Reminiscing: My Favorite Photo

This is my favorite photo of all time of my kids. If it didn’t cost an arm and a leg to get these kinds of pictures done I would definitely go back and get more …

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption & Wendy’s Father’s Day Frosty Weekend
June 16, 2009 – 1:50 pm | No Comment
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption & Wendy’s Father’s Day Frosty Weekend

It’s almost Father’s Day and in our home that means daddy’s going to get some of the cutest handmade cards and pictures he’s ever laid eyes on and that the kids will spend some …

My Seven Pregnancy Losses, My Heart of Stone, and Not Really Moving On
June 15, 2009 – 11:18 pm | 6 Comments
My Seven Pregnancy Losses, My Heart of Stone, and Not Really Moving On

Some of you may know about my pregnancy losses and my high risk pregnancies if you’ve been reading my blog for awhile. Some of you may not know that while I’m only 25 and I’ve …

I SPY A to Z: A Book of Picture Riddles – 5 winners!
June 15, 2009 – 4:25 pm | 252 Comments
I SPY A to Z: A Book of Picture Riddles – 5 winners!

My kids and I have always loved the I SPY books from Scholastic so when we heard that Scholastic just released their new I SPY book, I SPY A to Z: Book of Picture Riddles, …

Bumkins: The Best Mom-Owned Shop For All of Your Baby & Toddler Needs
June 12, 2009 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Bumkins: The Best Mom-Owned Shop For All of Your Baby & Toddler Needs

I’ve been a huge fan of Bumkins since our cloth diapering days with our son. Not only do they make amazing cloth diapers and covers but they also carry some other amazing products as well- …

My Son Broke His Finger
June 11, 2009 – 6:42 pm | One Comment
My Son Broke His Finger

Sunday evening we had company over and there was a lot of little kids running around and playing in my house. With all of the kids and the excitement I think my son must have …

Bella Sara Royalty Trading Cards Review & Giveaway
June 10, 2009 – 8:06 pm | 48 Comments
Bella Sara Royalty Trading Cards Review & Giveaway

My daughter and I recently discovered Bella Sara trading cards thanks to Team Mom. Bella Sara is the most successful trading card series ever made for girls and it’s easy to see why. The cards …