Just a quick note.... We are in a state of emergency. The area I live in is a mess. We received about a foot and a half of snow on Sat. and we have no power anywhere. The weight of the snow on trees with leaves took them all down! We still have trees in roads, live wires everywhere, etc. No open stores, no street lights, no gas. Our schools are shut down and I have no clue the next time I'll … [Read more...]
TGIF I’ve Been Losing My Marbles!
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This week. Where do I even begin? First off my husband has been away for a week. Which has been harder then I thought it would be. See, he works crazy long hours so honestly I didn't anticipate it making a difference when he told me. What I hadn't realized was the week it landed on. This week has been jam full. We started with the Halloween party at the school which luckily my best friend was … [Read more...]
Winners! Winners! Winners!
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Here is the current list of winners! Remember ALL contests linked on my sidebar are OPEN until removed! So, even if the date has passed you are able to enter up until the moment I draw winners via random.org Wilton Autumn & Halloween Prize Pack Congrats Krista T Vera Bradley & Unilever Prize Pack Congrats asha marie pena Kindle, Amazon Gift Card, & More Congrats JT Infantino … [Read more...]
This Pregnancy Also Means The End
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For over three years I tried getting pregnant. I was in fertility treatments and they weren't helping. Daily ultrasounds, pills, injections, patches, you name it I was trying it. I wanted a baby so bad but it just wasn't happening. Then in May I turned 30 and while many may not think that is old my husband and I already had a 10 and almost 5 year old. My Dr. said there wasn't much more they could … [Read more...]
Midwives Matter!
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Even though with my first two pregnancies I had both a vaginal birth and a c-section, I had a midwife by my side for both. I was only 18 when Johnny came and I was so scared about every single part of pregnancy, I couldn’t even process birth. I met with a couple doctors during my pregnancy but there was just something so comforting and warm about the midwives I spoke with. From the moment I … [Read more...]
We Need To Rally for Recess! #RallyforRecess
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When I went to school the moment the bus arrived at the school we were released to run and play until school started. We generally had around 20-30 minutes before the first bell rand and we were expected in class. We then got a morning recess and another immediately following lunch.These break downs weren't just beneficial for our physical needs but our emotional and social ones as well. This was … [Read more...]
My Mother, My Hero
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My mom. From the moment of I was conceived my mom's life was a struggle as a mom. She was 16 and it had been her first time. She came from a bad home situation and was already living as an emancipated teen. When she learned the news of my presence she really had several options but made the one that she felt was best for me. She kept me. She was only a junior in high school but I didn't stop her … [Read more...]
Winners! Winners! Winners!
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I know I waited on some contests to close them out. I wanted to wait until I had a few. Now that we are in the Bump 2 Baby Event I'll be able to post all the ending giveaways together. For now here are our latest winners :) Cuisinart 2-Quart Ice Cream Maker Congrats jeff antill Tee Shirt of Choice Congrats Heidi Y Paintbrush for iPad (or touchscreen devices) Congrats Charlene Kuser Congrats … [Read more...]
10 Holiday Tips I Try To Follow
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I can't believe the holiday season is approaching so quickly! I've started learning their are tricks to staying on top of things and believe me when I say I need all the tips and tricks to manage to pull the holidays off smoothly. 1. Clear Out Around this time I go through the kids rooms. I remove all the toys they are no longer using and pull out all the clothing they are no longer fitting … [Read more...]
