Congratulations to Danielle W., entry #6 and the winning number picked by random.org. Enjoy the baby shampoo! Check back soon for our next giveaway! ...
Blog
Take one for the team!
I don't think I've ever seen my friends as shocked as the day that I had a playdate and had my scrapbooking materials spread out over the dining room table. "What?!?!", my friends exclaimed. Aren't you the girl that runs away at the sight of a glue stick or mention of crafts. Yes I am. But on occasion, I scrap book. Begrudgingly.It all started with my wedding album, because I didn't feel like ...
Some things are better the second time around!
So I'm a day late for the new uses for the leftovers that remain from our Tex Mex menu. Forgive me. But, let's just get to the point. Yumminess is in your future!1. Tex Mex pizza: Using a store bought crust, top with a mixture of 1/2 tomato sauce and 1/2 barbecue sauce. Sprinkle the crust with shredded beef, mushrooms (if used), pineapple salad, and corn and tomato relish. Top with shredded ...
The fiesta that never ends!
**THE LINK TO THE MARTHA STEWART POST IS NO LONGER ACTIVE, BUT THIS WEBSITE HAS SHARED THE EXACT RECIPES): 5/12/13 I don't mind being in the kitchen. Good thing, I suppose, considering I spend hours a day there... making meals for my family, loading and unloading the dishwasher, eating, drinking, and even partying. Yes, as a mom, I still manage to have a little fun. What I appreciate, ...
It’s the simple things….
Life can be complicated. It can be overwhelming. And exhausting. Which is why sometimes, you have to take a step back and appreciate the little things. Lately, I've been unable to take time for myself outside of exercise. I don't feel guilty about going for my long runs on Sunday mornings (9 miles last Sunday... woohoo!), but taking 45 minutes for a professional mani-pedi? Bring on the ...
Because it’s better when it’s French… A baby shampoo giveaway.
I think my son may be metrosexual. I understand that young boys tend to gravitate towards things that their mothers are doing. That's why I'm not concerned about his interest in my lipstick, my high heels, and the color pink. What does stand out to me is his fear of getting his hands dirty, his fascination with picking out shoes for an outfit, and how he loves to brush his hair. Fear not, I tell ...
Rockin’ Momma T-Shirt Giveaway Winner
Congrats to Denise D., the winner of her very own Stay at Home Rock Star Tee! Feeling left out? Make sure to enter our current giveaway for a chance to win! ...
Grateful Journal
We have a family member that's visiting us this weekend, and she's going through an extremely difficult time in her life. And while I'm so glad that we are able to be there for her and do our best to offer advice and words of encouragement, it has also been difficult for me, as it's been bringing back a lot of shelved memories from a very difficult time in my own life. During this time of ...
Clean Eating, by Guest Blogger Jess Bailey
Since early May, I've embarked on a new "life plan" with regards to food. It first started as "The Sonoma Diet", which was a dietary book I bought several years ago, but never opened. After finally accepting that the 45 pounds I put on with JJ was not going to magically disappear, I decided to follow the diet to the letter.As prescribed, I gave up all processed food, while savoring in the robust ...
Anyone know where to get a toddler straight jacket?
We are gradually working our way off of the"worst customer list" at Pigtails and Crewcuts, a local hair salon for tots. They wouldn't ever officially let me know we're bad customers. But I'm sure our picture is hanging on their Wall of Shame. When Graham toddles in the salon, the stylists all draw straws. The stylist who pulls the short straw then ushers us to a fire truck or taxi cab, and ...
Get that glue stick away from me!
I hate doing arts and crafts. Never did like them. I also hate games at bridal and baby showers. It's just how I am. Don't judge. However, having a child has made me realize that sometimes you have to put your big girl panties on and do things you don't enjoy.So, when my toddler needs his glitter and glue fix, we head to Small Hands Big Art. They come up with the crafts, and I supervise my ...
Never Say Never…. By Guest Blogger, Cyrena Ivie
There were a ton of things that I claimed I would 'never do' before I became a mom. I would never lick my thumb and wipe food off of my child's face. I would never yell at my child. I would never pick up a dropped pacifier and put it straight back into my child's mouth. I would never go out in public with Cheerios stuck to the front of my shirt. I would never nurse my child until they ...
Back to life. Back to reality.
I'm sitting in front of my computer right now reminiscing the good ol' days. The good ol' days being yesterday. When I was sitting in the sand, beer in hand, watching my husband and toddler play in the surf.Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Now I've got a dirty house, piles of laundry to do, and an inbox with over 650 emails. Joy. So, instead of cleaning, folding clothes or cooking dinner, I'd ...
Rockin’ Momma Giveaway
I'm a Rock Star. Make that a Stay at Home Rock Star. What? You didn't know that? Well, now I have the T-shirt to prove it, thanks to Cary (pictured here) from Social Butterflies. Although, I think she left a few things off the shirt. I mean, we all know I'm a Rock Star (have you seen me jam to Yo Gabba Gabba?), but what about my Stay at Home Chef, Gardener, Maid, Babysitter, Chauffer and ...
Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to entries #6 and #17, selected by random.org. Jess B. and Eugenia T. are the winners of 1001 Healthy Baby Answers. Thanks to everyone who entered our first giveaway. Look for more to come! ...
Give me a break!
I'm on vacation. At the beach. Sunny days, evenings in the hot tub, and bike rides to get ice cream. You're on the computer. Which probably means your at home. Snooping on facebook, signing up for playdates on Meetup, and reading my blog. Please don't hate me. I needed a break. I know you do too.But, as I said, I'm on vacation, so I'm not going spend a lot of time writing insightful things ...