Cook’s Ham Event hosted by Price Chopper!

Tuesday I was invited to an event put on by Cook's Ham and hosted by Price Chopper. It was out at the Price Chopper in Latham, NY. It was almost two hours away but I thought it would be fun so I took a drive. A week early. Opps. So when the real date came I knew exactly where I was heading and what the tolls would be. Which made it much easier.When I got there I was greeted by both Cook's Ham and … [Read more...]

Kokopax has NEW products!! Plus, a contest going on!

Kokopax has some great new products out there! I have the Kokopax Blakely Ring Tote and I love it! I've had for about a year now and I've used it a lot as our summer beach bag. Its come in great for stuffing tons of stuff into. Bringing it to the beach and on the boat has exposed it to many different elements and it still looks like new!The just came out with the Samantha Diaper Tote that I … [Read more...]

{Almost} Wordless Wednesday – ¿Habla Español?

When you see an awesome deal on Vtech games don't make a mad dash to the counter without even reading them. At $2 each I thought I was stealing them. I grabbed a few I knew I didn't have and headed straight to the register.When I got home Gavin was so excited!Until he couldn't understand a thing!Had I just taken a moment to read the packaging this would have been obvious! He still plays them … [Read more...]

Random Tuesday Thoughts – 3.16.10

As many of you know my baby is sick this week. After having a 103-105 fever all weekend we brought him into the Dr.'s yesterday. Turns out he has pneumonia. My poor baby. He has been so sleepy, which is really out of character for him.He was given a balloon and this is how we spent the weekend. Of course Mommy had to cuddle up as he has been super lovey. Hope he feels better soon.~New Moon comes … [Read more...]

Motherhood Monday #5 Online Community

Now after my downward spiral with PPD and being a teen mom my large circle of friends quickly dwindled down to a non-existent number. My mother had found a mom forum online when searching for my sons bedroom set and I quickly became a member. I visited on a daily basis and talked to the girls on there both on and off the board. I knew almost everything about them. I could tell you their children's … [Read more...]

Aloha Friday – Networking Sites

If you've never heard of it, it started over on An Island Life.I ask a question....I answer it....and then you answer it too!Sound like fun?___________________________________________So, for this week's question:Q: Do you Facebook and/or Twitter?A:Yes! I have both a personal page and my J. Leigh Designz page. The J. Leigh Designz page just went from a fan page to a friend page so I could interact … [Read more...]

aden + anais – cozy sleeping bags {review}

I have worked with aden + anais on several occasions and everytime I work with them I think I know what to expect from their products and each time I find myself getting something much more then that! For example I just received one of the aden + anais cozy sleeping bags for review and I just love it!The Cozy Sleeping Bags are available in 8 different adorable patterns and can be purchased for … [Read more...]

Bloggers & Contests….Is it fair?

So, I have to ask your opinion on something and I'd love to hear how you truly feel about it.As many of you know I have been trying like crazy for baby #3 and I also lost all of my boys baby stuff when we lost our home in a fire. Now around where I live you don't get additional baby showers or welcome baby showers after your first child is born. Gavin came almost 6 years after Johnny and I didn't … [Read more...]

Plan Toys – 2010 New Products – Trimino Bugs – Review!

I had my first opportunity to work with Plan Toys just before Christmas. I hadn't really had any prior knowledge of the company previous to then. It's one of those companies that I am so glad I found! Plan Toys have and incredible selection of educational toys and developmental toys. Many of which are both!Gavin still plays with his Airport on a regular basis! Its on of their wooden toys from the … [Read more...]