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Solid Talk

June 30, 2010 By 26 Comments

Since we've been in Michigan, everyone has questioned whether or not I give Lucas rice cereal. I say no and then get bombarded with "WHY?!", "I've never heard of that", "He needs it!" UGH! I've explained baby led weaning and everyone here thinks it's ludicrous, they are all "old school". Everyone says he will "sleep better" with a little cereal in his tummy, but isn't THAT selfish?! I'm not going … [Read more...]

Blogger fail

June 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Ha. So I went to write up the reviews and giveaways for this week and realized that since I didn't bring my computer, I have NO PICTURES to use!! MAJOR blogger fail and mommy brain!! I am SO sorry! But I do have some pretty freakin awesome guest bloggers lined up... So stay tuned for that!Last night my beautiful cousin got married! The wedding was amazing and so much fun. The food was delish as … [Read more...]

A wee little break

June 24, 2010 By 4 Comments

Hey Guys!Vacation started this morning and it was such a rough start! Adam has such bad motion sickness that my poor baby was sick during the flight and car ride to my parents :( He is doing much better now, after a few popsicles, and back to making me crazy! hahaha.Besides that, the boys were amazing on the airplane. Lucas nursed once and then slept the whole time and Adam just rested his head on … [Read more...]

Tubby Tuesdays: Shred Head

June 23, 2010 By 5 Comments

I have teamed up with Emily over at Baby Dickey to bring you guys Tubby Tuesdays (in place of McFatty Mondays). I didn't want to take credit for something another blogger started and I want to avoid any bloggin' mama drama! Now you can join Em and myself on our tone and tighten journey post baby! Don't we all just wanna look good naked?Sorry you had to witness my pity party last week. It was a … [Read more...]

AHOY! It’s a Treasure Hunt!

June 21, 2010 By 14 Comments

We're going on a Treasure Hunt through both mine & Jess' sites! You will need to follow each of the clues to the end! The clues will all look just like clue 1 remember what graphic is on each of them because when you email in your answers you will need to tell me which graphic was on each clue! To find your first clue head over to My Silly Monkeys! If you get them all right you will get 10, yes … [Read more...]

Mama Essential #32: Lime Ricki Swimwear {Review and Giveaway}

June 21, 2010 By 680 Comments

****CLOSED****As you all know, I don't have the perfect bod and after 2 kids, I am definitely not comfortable going to the beach in a skimpy bikini. I was thrilled when I was sent a Lime Ricki swimsuit to review. A little about Lime Ricki Swimwear, taken from their site:Lime Ricki Swimwear is all about exposing your style while keeping you comfortably covered. {That means no tugging, pulling, … [Read more...]

Happy Father’s Day!

June 20, 2010 By 2 Comments

Happy Father's Day to all those amazing daddies and daddy-to-be's out there! Anyone can make a baby but it takes a really special person to be a daddy. My kids are so blessed to have an amazing daddy. He is so good to us. He works so hard so I am able to be a stay at home mama and so that our babies don't have to go to daycare or anything of the sort. He always spoils us and goes without things … [Read more...]

How to enter my giveaways!

June 19, 2010 By 25 Comments

OK, since I have had so many people asking how to enter my giveaways, I am going to give you a really easy step-by-step tutorial!Thanks to the genius over at Little BGCG for this awesome idea! She's got tons of great giveaways up right now so be sure to check 'em out!{{click on picture to enlarge}}You can also gain extra entry into the giveaway by subscribing via email. You enter your email … [Read more...]

100th post: Did you know…?

June 18, 2010 By 5 Comments

This is it- my 100th post!! I was thinking last night what I should do for my 100th post, it's kinda like a milestone right?! (Well, in the bloggy world anyway...) Well I couldn't think of anything fun so I decided to play a game. I am going to tell you 20 completely random, funky, redonkulous, true facts about me! The kinda stuff that you will never need to know but may come in handy if you were … [Read more...]

Mama Essential #31: My Baby Nest Carrier {Review and Giveaway}

June 18, 2010 By 453 Comments

****CLOSED****I am a HUGE fan of baby wearing! Whenever Lucas is having a fussy day, I put him a in wrap or sling and it instantly soothes him. I love the My Baby Nest carrier because it is so easy to use! I have a few other wraps, but when you are holding a fussy baby, ease and quickness mean everything. My Baby Nest is the original wrapless wrap! It's really easy to use, there is no extra long … [Read more...]

Mommyhood: A Balancing Act?

June 17, 2010 By 11 Comments

Today I had such a nice day, just me and my boys. I took them to the library for story time, and Adam absolutely loved it. Then we went and had lunch, it was so nice to spend some quality time with Adam. So nice. While I was prego with Lucas, everyone told us how hard and different it would be to go from a family of 3 to a family of 4. Well, we braced for the worst and were very pleasantly … [Read more...]

Mama Essential #30: Nifty Nappy {Review and Giveaway}

June 16, 2010 By 859 Comments

****CLOSED****This is the video review for Nifty Nappy. Nifty Nappy is a fitted diaper that requires a cover. It is our preferred night time solution, when paired with a wool cover it's bullet proof! This diaper is SO trim! We absolutely love it so much that we have purchased a few more! Nifty Nappys are available is so many cute and fun prints that it is so hard to decide which ones to get! This … [Read more...]

U*Neaks {Review and Giveaway}

June 16, 2010 By 336 Comments

****CLOSED****Adam is obsessed with shoes (wonder where he gets that from...) and he has to be the one that puts them on. Since he can't tie his own shoes yet, I like to get him the ones that have Velcro so Mr. Independent can do it himself.I was so excited when we were sent a pair of U*Neaks to review for the Pirate Birthday Bash. U*Neaks are a fun customizable shoe that Adam loves to wear so he … [Read more...]

Mama Essential #29: DownEast Basics {Review and Giveaway}

June 15, 2010 By 357 Comments

****CLOSED****DownEast Basics carries a gorgeous line of fashionable, chic, and modest clothing. I have told ya'll before that I have a serious shopping addiction, and I love that most articles of clothing DownEast Basics has to offer are available for under $50.Since it's summer and I live in Florida, I love to wear dresses! For review, I was sent the Sunshine & Rainbows dress. The name alone … [Read more...]

McFatty Monday: Diet fail…

June 14, 2010 By 20 Comments

Food,I hate you. We are supposed to be on a diet but how can that be if you aren't game? Like really. I go to the grocery store and the cute little elves on the Keebler Elves cookies box charmed their way into my cart. Then into my belly. NOT COOL. OH! And while we are at it, exercise I hate you too.Needless to say, I'm bitter this week (can't you tell!?). I gained .4 pounds. Now, I know this … [Read more...]

Game! Unscramble the Pirate Birthday words!

June 13, 2010 By 12 Comments

What's a Birthday party without GAMES!? The prize is EXTRA ENTRIES! We all love extra entries, right? Unscramble The Pirate Birthday Words!1. lncdeas 2. koho3. rstpnsee4. ceka5. trapy6. trapie7. aterrseu8. cei recam9. words10. painta11. dhyribta12. relod13. sweelj14. ratipe hips15. lodgIf you get them all right you will get 5 extra entries into the giveaway of your choice! I am going to try to … [Read more...]