Happy First Birthday to Isaac!

If you're new here, I hope you'll subscribe to my RSS feed so you won't miss any fantastic giveaways! :)My little guy is 1 year old today. It has been quite the journey getting to the big ONE. I wondered if I would survive his babyhood. He was not an easy baby! In part, that might be because he wanted to be held constantly. It was tiring, but also… well, he’s a cuddle-bug! How...

January 27th, 2012 | Fun Stuff, Parenting | Read More

Amazon Gift Card Giveaway – Because My Followers ROCK!

If you’re a Facebook fan, you know that I’m hosting a giveaway for an Amazon.com gift card on my Facebook fan page! I’ve been wanting to do something special for my fans who have been faithful about commenting on my updates, but I also have another reason… You see, my Facebook fan page hasn’t been too exciting, mainly blog updates. But I’m changing that! My...

January 24th, 2012 | Fun Stuff | Read More

My Biggest Thrift Shopping Adventure To Date!

Do you like to thrift shop? I admit that I don’t have a lot of guts when it comes to elbowing people for a good deal, or showing up at the right times during the week to get the best deals. I don’t always know where to go, who to talk to, or even what a good deal is. Well actually, I know more after today. You see, I’ve been thinking of getting some summer clothes for Emma...

January 23rd, 2012 | Fun Stuff, Parenting | Read More

The First Snow of the Winter!

Is there anything more exciting than waking up in the morning and seeing SNOW? Especially when you thought you wouldn’t get any snow this winter (I gave up hoping after Christmas)… The first day it did stick but I wasn’t able to get a good picture before it melted. But later I took the kids out to play in the snow flurries. Isaac wasn’t sure what to think of it at first… Emma...

January 18th, 2012 | Fun Stuff | Read More

Today Only! Get “Everyday With Rachael Ray” Magazine for only $4.50 Shipped!

I just took advantage of this awesome deal. I love Rachael Ray! Click here to get a year’s subscription to Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine at for only $4.50 and free shipping! Use the code 2537 to get $19.49 off and pay only $4.50. :) I ordered twice, getting one for myself and one for my sister as an early birthday present. This is valid today only, so get in on this quick, and...

January 16th, 2012 | Fun Stuff | Read More

I’m Pondering Putting Both Kids in One Room (With Trepidation)

But Will It Work? We live in a two-bedroom house and up until now Isaac has slept in his playard, either in the living room or my room. We collapse it and move it wherever it needs to be – it’s been a pain, to say the least. Now that Isaac is getting older (almost a year!), I’m considering putting the kids in the same room. The reason that hasn’t happened yet is that we...

January 14th, 2012 | Fun Stuff, Parenting | Read More

{GIVEAWAY} Real Steel Releases on Blu-Ray + DVD January 24!

I saw Real Steel in theaters and wow. It was awesome! I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed it – I originally went for my husband’s sake, not so sure it was something I wanted to see. I’m so glad he made me go (ha), because it was very worth experiencing in theaters! I wanted to see it again immediately after it was over – it was that good. The main reasons...

January 10th, 2012 | Current Giveaways, Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Product Reviews | Read More

Painted Jars Make Gorgeous Tea Lights! (Preschool-friendly Craft Idea)

You know those glass jars you get when you buy pasta sauces or jam? Yeah, I keep all of those. I actually love to drink water out of jars – I swear it tastes better. But my cupboard was getting crowded, so I decided it was time to do something fun with them. So I pulled them out, grabbed some of Emma’s paints, water, and paintbrushes, and said, “There ya go, honey. Have fun!” Oh...

January 10th, 2012 | Crafts & Tutorials, Fun Stuff, Preschool Fun | Read More

{Preschool With Emma} Our Workbox System ROCKS!

Last year, when Emma turned 3 (in May), we started having a daily preschool time. I was inspired by awesome bloggers who are teaching their preschoolers at home and blogging their journey, and even sharing free printables for preschoolers! So I searched, I printed, I laminated, I got excited about getting started. But I really had no good system for getting started. I tried making daily schedules...

January 8th, 2012 | Fun Stuff, Parenting, Preschool Fun | Read More

{Special “Buy Handmade” GIVEAWAY} Crocheted Neckwarmer/Scarflette

I love neckwarmers. Neckwarmers are stylish, cozy, and hassle-free! Mom-owned Etsy shop, The Windfall Tree, is one place you can look for crocheted neckwarmers, fingerless gloves, scarves, and much more! The mom behind these creations is Kristy Gordanier, mom of 3 who works full-time in the medical field but still manages to keep sewing and crocheting (and selling!) her creations, make delicious...

January 6th, 2012 | Current Giveaways, Fashion/Clothing, For Mom, Fun Stuff, Product Reviews | Read More

Kidorable Sale @ Zulily Today!

Today you’ll find one of my favorite raingear brands for kids at Zulily (my favorite sale site!): Raincoats, rain boots, backpacks, hooded towels… and winter hats and gloves! To take advantage of this sale, sign up at Zulily! Some facts about Zulily: They send out an email newsletter every day sharing a new group of sales on top brands. They ship quickly! I’ve made over 8 orders...

January 5th, 2012 | Fun Stuff | Read More

Isaac is officially walking full-time!

Nothing is sacred.

January 3rd, 2012 | Fun Stuff | Read More

Free Printable Coloring Pages for Grown-Ups (Love These!)

Okay, these aren’t necessarily just for adults – but I love to color and these really inspired me. I was thinking of buying one of those Dover coloring books but found some free printables that I absolutely love! So I have to share what I found. Click on the images to go to the image and save them to your computer or print: There are many MANY more like this…. Find more coloring...

January 3rd, 2012 | Crafts & Tutorials, Freebies, Fun Stuff | Read More

Happy Toy Machine Review + Giveaway

I know it’s 2012… this is the last addition to my gift guide (I was asked to delay the post until now). :) Emma and I did something really fun last week. We designed our own stuffed toy! Thanks to Happy Toy Machine, we were given the ability to make any kind of toy be it animal, humanoid, monster, or robot. You can make virtually anything with this super cool “toy machine”...

January 2nd, 2012 | Baby & Toddler, Current Giveaways, Fun Stuff, Product Reviews, Toys & Games | Read More