Archives for 2011



Ok, Now I’m Begging You…

As you've probably heard I am a finalist in the Lovable Labels BlogHer Contest. Well, tomorrow is the last day to vote so I'm begging for your votes today and tomorrow so that I can try to end with a bang. You can vote once every 24 hours and I know so many of you have been doing so and I really appreciate it. Every vote counts so if you have a chance I would really appreciate it! For those of … [Read more...]

Gilt Children Summer Spectacular #GiltyMom $100 Gift Card Giveaway!

I was super excited when I was asked to be a part of the Gilt Summer Spectacular because for months now I've been seeing the facebook love down my wall and was excited to finally have a chance to test it out for myself. I honestly have to tell you that I really had no clue what I was getting into or what kind of site it was or anything. Normally I look into things before I jump in but I had heard … [Read more...]

Rizzoli & Isles Season One on DVD

Rizzoli & Isles are two women in powerful positions who can accomplish anything they put their minds to while having an influence upon others. As such, the show empowers women with both characters coming from different points of view and background while remaining true to themselves in getting their job done. As a testament to this, Rizzoli & Isles won Best Drama at the 'Women's Image … [Read more...]

You Can Make a $10,000 Change for Girls For A Change! with ONE Click!

; The following is a post sponsored by Yahoo!; Every time someone clicks here; to make Yahoo! their homepage, they're showing their support for Girls For A Change. I was selected for this opportunity by Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do. Making a change takes courage, strength, and hope. I strongly believe in that. If just one of those characteristics is … [Read more...]

Wilton Giant Gummy Bear Kit Giveaway!

I've been dying to share so many things about my recent trip to Chicago for Wilton with you but almost our entire trip was about new products that hadn't yet been released. This is why you haven't heard as much about the trip. However, some of the items are starting to get released and I'm ecstatic about them. One of them being the Giant Gummy Kit! Seriously isn't it just the cutest? It weighs … [Read more...]

Join Mom Spotted in The Read and Play Summer Fun Community with the Blog Frog & Random House!

I'm super excited about this brand new project I'm working on with the Blog Frog. When I was offered the opportunity I new it was a perfect fit for us this summer. See they are all about keeping the reading going this summer. We know the last thing our children want to do when they finally get on vacation is read so we need to find a way to make it fun. The Read and Play Summer Fun Community wants … [Read more...]

Fun Chocolate Covered Brownie Lollipops!

Now that I have all my cool new products from my recent trip to The Wilton Sale in Chicago I was ready to play. Having two picnics in one day was the perfect excuse to make a fun treat. I didn't want a lot of clean up and I wanted something that I could flip from kid central to family friendly and I think I found the perfect mix. Here is all the brownie goodies I grabbed at the tent sale. I … [Read more...]

Give It Away Wednesday. Giveaway Linky 6.29.11

I know I owe you a couple winners and I'll pick them soon! Until then here are a few more! ~$50 Gift Certificate to Magic Cabin – Ends 7.1.11 ~$50 Gift Certificate to EdenFantasys – Ends 7.1.11 ~Mr. Poppers Penguin Book THREE WINNERS – Ends 7.1.11 ~Melissa & Doug Trunki Suit Case + Accessories – Ends 7.10.11 ~Soom Soom Stork Craft Toddler Bed – Ends 7.24.11 ~$500 Gift Card … [Read more...]

My DIY Plant Sticks for my Garden

So, my gardens are starting to get the best of me time wise so please pardon any weeds you may or may not see in my garden. I have a lot of plants. With the tags they came with looking like this I was constantly explaining to people what they all were. As you may have heard on facebook this was my first outdoors DIY. I made the mistake of just grabbing the kids washable paint since it was on … [Read more...]