Celebrating our 10th Wedding Anniversary
This past weekend we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. I wanted to write a post about what we have done every year because the memories are starting to get fuzzy. We’ve been through a lot over 10 years. No blog post can illustrate all of our memories but very significant milestones have been the births of our three children. My husband and I sort of grew up together in a way. We began dating when I was a senior in high {Read More}
Coach Peyton Embossed Patent Pocket Tote Bag Giveaway!
It’s time for another giveaway! Readers, sign up below for your chance to win a Coach Peyton Embossed Patent Tote Bag! Hosted by NYSavingSpecials and Your Fashion resource Co-hosted: My Devotional Thoughts, Simply At Home Mom, Simply Sherryl, Stay a Stay at Home Mom, One Proud Momma. One lucky winner will win Coach PEYTON EMBOSSED PATENT POCKET TOTE Value $398 Signature embossed patent leather Inside zip, cell phone and multifunction pockets Zip-top closure, fabric lining {Read More}
Having 3 Kids Part 4: Age Gap between Kids
Today I want to talk about the age gap between your kids. After I had my first child, I remember being told that I needed to “wait” to have a second child and “appreciate” the time with my first child. I don’t really know what that means because when you have your second child, that specific child will never be alone since you will have already had your first child. I also did not want to wait and have them {Read More}
Owl Craft: Make an Owl with Leaves
Here is a simple owl craft that you can make with leaves. I apologize the picture is not the best. I didn’t realize the picture was blurry until after it was thrown away. I can’t keep all of my son’s art work and this is one piece that went byebye. My son made this owl craft in preschool. I thought it was cute enough to share! For this owl craft, you will need: 5 leaves, 1 very large leaf and {Read More}
American Girl Gift Card Giveaway! Enter to Win $300!
Hosted by NYSavingSpecials and Your Fashion Resource Co-Host: Books R Us, Barbara’s Beat, All in a Day’s Work, An Ordinary Housewife, Simply Sherryl, Mom ‘N Daughter Savings, Stay a Stay at Home Mom, This Girl’s Life, Phillyfun4kids, High Tea, Come and join us on this great giveaway. We are giving away an American Girl Doll Gift Card of $300 This giveaway will run from: May 1 to May 31 US only Winner will have 48hrs to request prize or a new {Read More}
Blogger Summer Giveaway: 3 Winners! Toys R Us Prizes!
Hey bloggers! Want to join another blogger giveaway? Come check out this great summer giveaway! Readers- the giveaway is for June 1 through June 30. I will post an update the giveaway is live. Hosted by: NYSavingSpecials and Your Fashion Resource Come and join us on this great giveaway “Getting ready for Summer” We will have 3 winners, all prizes will be ordered and shipped from Toysrus.com Prize #1 Any bike up to $150 (kids or adult/Safety accessories not {Read More}
Kite Craft for Kids or Preschoolers
Want to make a kite craft for your preschooler? This is a neat and quick activity to do. For this craft, you will need: construction paper scissors finger paint ribbon hole punch or stapler Cut a large diamond shape out of construction paper. Draw a line vertical and horizontal as show above in the picture. Allow your child to dab in finger paint and paint the kite. Take a ribbon and staple it to the kite. You could also punch {Read More}
Having 3 Kids: Part 3…What It’s Really Like in the Morning
So I feel compelled to write a post that will probably give you a headache. The purpose of this post is for people who want to know what a night and morning really really looks like when you have a 4 month old baby. Not all 4 month olds are the same of course, but many experience sleep regression, teething and sleep association problems. I’m going to start with what it really looks like at night…so you can feel how {Read More}
Blogger Giveaway: Coach Peyton Embossed Patent Tote Bag!
Blogger giveaway for May 20-June 14! Readers- I will post when the giveaway is live so you can sign up for a chance to win: Blogger Opportunity Giveaway from May 20 to June 14 Come and be part of this awesome giveaway We are giving away: “Coach PEYTON EMBOSSED PATENT POCKET TOTE “ Value $398 We will have a max. of 200 bloggers for sign up, it will be a big giveaway. {Read More}
Cooking Frozen Ground Beef
Have you ever wondered if you can cook frozen ground beef? Guess what? Yes, you can! I don’t know why I haven’t done this before. If you forget to defrost the ground beef, just take it out and put it in the skillet. In fact, I did just that tonight! For dinner, I made my meatloaf muffin recipe. This is how you cook frozen ground beef: Place a pound of frozen ground beef in the skillet. Turn the temperate {Read More}
Alphabet Crafts: House for Letter H
My son make alphabet crafts when he learns about a new letter each week in Kindergarten. For the letter H, he made a house. For this alphabet craft, you will need: Construction paper Crayons Scissors Glue First you need to cut out the letter H. You could make your own H or find a printable H. Cut out one triangle, two squares and three rectangles. I suggest making larger squares so you are able to paste it on the letter {Read More}
Printable Alphabet Letter H: Uppercase and Lowercase H
Here is a printable letter H. The H is in uppercase form and lowercase. H h. Click on this file: uppercase-lowercase-h
Create Free Birthday Evites: How to Use Evite.com
Need to send an invitation or evite? Today I’m going to write about Evite.com. I use to create birthday invitations using Snapfish. I love Snapfish, but lately I notice many parents send free invitations using Evite.com. I also notice people lose the paper invitations. I think sending paper invitations definitely have their place, but as the kids get older I personally notice that electronic invitations are better for us. My son is about to turn 6, so I thought I {Read More}
Alphabet Crafts: Octopus for Letter O
In Kindergarten, my son has been making alphabet crafts at school. For each letter of the week, the class makes a craft. For the letter O, his class made an octopus. To make this craft, you will need: construction paper scissors glue First cut out a letter O. Cut out 8 strips of paper to make tentacles. Fold each strip in small increments, so when you unfold the paper it looks “wavy” like the picture. Glue the tentacles onto {Read More}
Lucas is 4 Months Old: Well Check Visit
Today we had Lucas’ 4 month well check visit. He weighed 15 pounds 3 ounces and is in the 57th percentile for weight. He is 24.5 inches long and in the 22nd percentile. He is starting to teethe. He is dripping wet with saliva and has been chewing his hands profusely. We purchased $34 worth of teething toys and stuff at Babies R Us that will probably never work, right? I had an interesting visit at the pediatrician’s office. I {Read More}
Amazon Local: Get Kindle Kids’ Books for $2
Apparently last year I purchased a Starbucks coupon from Amazon Local. I received an email this week that it was about to expire. So you better believe I went and used it on a grande hot white chocolate mocha! I just got another email to sign up and advertise Amazon Local, so I thought I would write about it. Amazon Local is like Groupon and Living Social, but through Amazon. You can save up to 75% at restaurants, salons, {Read More}
Enter to Win! Giveaway Prize Valued Up to $500
Hey readers, it’s that time for a giveaway! Want to win something up to $500? Enter to win below! Many bloggers in blogosphere has entered to host and support this giveaway just for you! You’re going to love The Have It Your Way Giveaway Frenzy! Hosted by, Jenn’s Blah Blah Blog, Freebies Frenzy, Pink Ninja Blogger and Pink Ninja Media Moms Vacation Spots, Simply Shawn N Jenn, One Proud Mamma, and Adventures of a Military Family of 8! Huge thank {Read More}
Mother’s Day Crafts, Activities and Pinterest Ideas
Here are several Mother’s Day crafts, activities, and gift ideas to celebrate mom on her special day. Some of these ideas were found on Pinterest but I tried my best to find the original link. Sunshine Mother’s Day Craft: Make a sun telling mom “you are my sunshine, my only sunshine!”. My favorite gifts are handprints of my children. Take a hand or foot print using baby safe ink, which can be used on any of the Mother’s Day activities on {Read More}
Baby and Toy Printable Coupons: Baby Alive, Hasbro, Transformers, Pampers, Huggies
These printable coupons expire March 31 or before. Baby $2.00 off ONE Pampers Easy Ups Trainers $0.50 off one HUGGIES Baby Wipes, 56 ct $2.00 off one PULL-UPS Training Pants Jumbo Pack Toys and Games $4.00 off one NERF Dart Refill Pack $14.99 or more $2.00 off one NERF Dart Refill Rack $6.99 or more $1.00 off one NERF Dart Refill Pack $4.99 or more $5.00 off ELEFUN or HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOS game $3.00 off any one BOP IT! Game {Read More}
Canvas People: 8X10 Canvas Only $12.50! 75% off!
Right now through Canvas People you can get 75% off! This is a great deal! The prices drop drastically with this discount. For an 8X10 canvas,$12.50! That is a steal. No Canvas People coupon code or discount code needed.
