Weary Parents is giving away a Zoobie, which are very cute. But you need to head over to her site and tell her which one ya like in order to win it.

MomSational has two different giveaways going on, one is for Interactive books and the other Combo Pack of theraplex moisturizer. Perfect for those dry chapped hands.

A Mom Review has bedtime wash from Johnsons to giveaway. Smells so good, even you'll fall asleep.

Carpe Libris Reviews is giving away a copy of I'jaam an Iraqi Rhapsody.

DK Mommyspot is giving away a copy of Walking on Eggshells.

Ultimate Player Poster.

The Mommy Daddy Blog is giving away one box of Ronzoni, hurry over and comment.

Anali's First Amendment is giving away a one year membership to Meal Mixer.

Savvy Mommy has a ton of giveaways:
Maxwell package
Tracey Mallett Prize Pack
10 winners will get basket of Ronzoni.

Elizabeth from Mom Reviews has two giveaways going on, one is for the Hannah Montana DVD, One in a Million. The other is for Twitches Two.

Hope these keep ya busy for a bit. I'll be adding more posts throughout the day. Happy Leap Day!

Labels: giveaways, leap day, leap day giveaways

1 Ways to pick out a Car Seat.
2 I followed along at the Oscars (me at home) and posted about them at TVbender.
3 Picking A Car Seat this seemed to get a lot of attention, course not for a good reason.
4 Kathering Cook is a sad story of a little girl getting shot while playing in her own yard. They are still searching for who shot her.
5 I reviewed this awesome chair over at MomGadget, it's called a Delta Gaming Chair. Check it out.
6 Hilary Duff may be at Japan for a tour but now you can see inside her house.
7 Weren't sure what toys were given the TOTY awards? Click the article.
8 Did you see the jewels on Nicole Kidman at the Oscars? WOW!
9 Did you know that Bionic Woman wasn't canceled?
10 Ya'll know Gwen Stefani is pregnant, but she sure isn't showing on the V magazine Cover. Take a peek.
11 What TV shows came out on DVD this week? I've got the answers and soon the reviews.
12 Melissa, aka Suiki, from Gilmore Girls recently sold her house. It's soooo cute.
13 This wasn't done this week but it seemed to be a hit. The list of daddy bloggers.

Head on over and read more Thursday Thirteen posts. Don't forget to leave a comment.Don't forget about my Thursday Giveaways which will be posted later today.

Labels: 13 Thursday, Babylune, carseats, daddy bloggers, gilmore girls, gwen stefani, melissa mccarthy, nicole kidman, oscars, Thurday Thirteen, Tom Cruise

We don't say it much but the hubby and I both know we love the other, but it never hurts to hear. Am I right? Imagine my surprise when he drops me an email to ask me to read his homework. I'm thinking I'll be proof-reading something, he tells me he knows I'd never look at it if he doesn't say. He is right, I do believe in privacy.

I'm shocked when I read the words, "My Wife is my Role Model." Wow, I'm flooded with emotion and tears streak down my face as I read all the things that he admires about me. Sure I know he loves me and he tells me he's proud from time to time but to read this presentation in which he'll be reading to his class is shocking. I do not have an emotional husband, this is the type of man that doesn't hold hands or show affection in public. Only indoors as that is what the military has taught him, yes we may no longer be military but he still has those thoughts. But this just did it all. He went against everything he ever says, he shared his thoughts and got sentimental.

Daddies out there, keep in mind that even though your wife may know she does love hearing the nice things about her and that you love her. Mommies out there, men love hearing this too, even if they are macho.

Labels: loving moment, role model

I'm not sure how many of my readers know but I'm a new blogger for the B5Media, for those of you that have been reading this blog for a while you'll know this has been something I've been reaching for a long time.

What blog? BabyLune! Doesn't it fit? Head on over and drop me a comment. I'd love to hear some issues you are dealing with and others you'd like to hear more about.

Labels: b5media, Babylune, blogger

I was going to wait until I had 50 giveaways but I see some of you keep dropping by, so here it is. Remember if I miss you leave a comment so everyone can visit or drop me an email at homemom3@gmail.com

Another thing if you'd like for us to review a product for you or to host a giveaway, feel free to contact me at the above email. Have a great day!

Giveaways:

Blog Fabulous is giving away one copy of the book A New Earth.

Harper Collins Childrens is giving away one ipod a month. Hurry and enter.

Mommy Doodles is still giving away their Designer Nursery Bedding from Fidgy Bridgy. This is a beautiful set, anyone would be lucky to get it.

Carpe Libris Reviews is giving away one copy of Glass Voices by Carol Bruneau.

Island Life Reviews is giving away Nemia Creative Customs package the first prize is photo birth announcements with thank you cards.

Seven Dogs and a Baby is giving away a pair of Polliwalks. For those that don't know these are those crocs but they really look it. Very Cute.

Mommy's Getaway is giving away 2 bags of melts and a tart burner, but you need to answer the questions in the scavenger hunt. Good luck!!

Spoiled Pretty loves spoiling their readers and has joined up with Starlet Cosmetics to give one lucky reader a The Theatrical Palette, which retails at $50.

Boston Mamas is giving away a pair of robeez shoes for your little one. Head on over to the Robeez site and go back and tell Boston Mamas which shoes you'd like.

Mamanista is giving away a giant Beech Nut baby food gift basket. This is perfect for new moms or moms with a little one eating baby food. All ya need to do is visit Beech Nut's website and tell Mama what food is your baby's favorite.

Kailani wants to give you Portrait Bow Holder and 3 Toddler Bows of your choice from Uniquely U Boutique.

Cool Mom Picks is giving away a beautiful Maternal Journey Necklace.

Mums the Wurd is turning one, head on over and help celebrate. Actually you aren't the one giving away the gift, she is. Sign up to win 7 Day giveaway with awesome prizes, from $250 GC to Zutano to LITTLE LAUREATE giveaway.

$250 gift certificate from Zutano

Win a copy of the Smurf's cd over at AcedMagazine.

3 winners will get their very own Clementine Art kit, choice of seven different models from Peek A Boo Picks.

Labels: books, contest, dvds, gc giveaway, gift baskets, giveaways, ipod

I am so clumsy. Okay, it was just last month that we moved into this house and before that I'd slipped on ice getting out of our van (before it wrecked). This was fine, didn't hurt much, just lost balance and swung back. Thankfully I didn't fall on my bottom.

Later, once we moved into the house...I have short steps and wore my slippers down them. Slipped right down to the bottom, it seemed to have only hurt my heel but it still hurts, even now.

Yesterday, walking my kids back up the stairs after school my ankle did this weird thing and somehow slid out from under me. Ya know as a child I was always the "Dumb Blonde" always tripping over things and just being that blonde everyone liked to tell me all those stupid jokes. I thought that once I grew up, I'd at least outgrow the clumsiness. What's up? I even colored my hair once I got married to get the blonde out of me. I guess it never goes away.

I watched it but was shocked to see that Transformers was only nominated but didn't walk away with anything. But only a few dresses seemed to be cute, many were plain, I'm guessing this was due to the short notice from the writers strike.

The winners:

No Country for Old Men (really won a bunch)
- Best picture
- Best Director
- Supporting Actor, Javier Bardem
- Screenplay—Adapted

La Vie en Rose
- Best Actress, Marion Cotillard
- Make up

Bourne Ultimatum
- Sound Mixing
- Sound Editing
- Film Editing

There Will be Blood
- Best Actor, Daniel Day-Lewis
- Cinematography

Michael Clayton- Supporting Actress- Tilda Swinton

Sweeney Todd- Best Art Direction

Ratatouille- Animated Feature

Juno- Best Original Screenplay (Diablo Cody)

Atonement- Original Score
Elizabeth: Golden Age- Costume

Documentary Short Subject : Freeheld
Documentary Feature: Taxi to the Dark Side
Short Film—Live Action: Le Mozart des Pickpockets
Short Film—Animated: Peter & the Wolf
Foreign Language: The Counterfeiters (Austria)

Best Song: Falling Slowly," Once

Honorary Oscar: Robert Boyle

Labels: oscar winners, oscars, oscars 2008

The other day SoccerBoy and I stayed out on the back porch (off and on due to the cold) to watch the Lunar Eclipse. Boy was it a sight to see and something I'd never miss, especially watching his amazement over it. I figure in a few years he'll be to busy to watch something as simple as this so I'll eat this type of chance up as much as I can. But imagine my shock as we finish watching and go back inside to his next question.

"Mom, I was reading and the next Lunar Eclipse won't be until 2012...will you be alive for that?"

Ummmm, how old does the kid think I am. I did do a quick math lesson with him and apparently he thought it was further away. Ummm, nope and I"m not THAT OLD. hehe

Labels: lunar eclipse, old

Mommie! Congrats Mommie, now if you could email me your address at
homemom3@gmail.com I'll get this sent out your way.

I have memories of freezing as we stood along the streets of downtown Denver and watched the St. Patty's Day parade go by!

Mommie
http://www.mommieshome.net

Labels: chicco, giveaway, winner

13 Giveaways

1 Here at Homemom3 is a giveaway, Chicco has teamed up and is giving away a Chicco infant carrier
2 Gayla at MomGadget is giving away Preschool/Kindergarten software and toddler crayons.
3 Camy's Loft is giving away a copy of Bayou Corruption
4 A Mom Speaks is giving away $20 GC to Announcements Galore
5 5 Minutes for Mom is giving away a Ultreo Toothbrush
6 Rocks in My Dryer is giving away this awesome $100 GC to Ann Taylor Maternity
7 Christine over at From Dates to Diapers is giving away a $20 GC to announcements galore
8 dkMommy Spot is having an herbal giveaway.
9 carp(e) libris reviews is giving away an art book
10 This blogger is giving you a copy of Death of a 6ft teddy bear
11 Kailani is giving away one copy of Bob the Builder dvd
12 Mama Loves Giveaways is giving away a Plantarium from Queen Baby Bean.
13 Kailani is also giving away Bizzi2Go Planners

Labels: book giveaway, gc giveaway, giveaway, Thursday Thirteen

As we all know, babies tend to get hooked on something for a while before they move on. For my other kids that was Barney or The Wiggles or even Veggie Tales, of course I think that last one was the hubby that was hooked and not so much the kids. I loved Barney, he ended up in a special place in my heart and I think I'll always have a soft spot for him, however with Little A, these characters just don't do it for him.

Instead he likes things that really teach or have a fast beat. Here are two of the things he likes. Course now if I can find a CD for the first one we'll be in business, but I think he likes the Video of it with the music. Eeek!

Gwendolyn, The Good Time Gang: Farm Animal Friends



Boy was that a catchy tune wasn't it? Now I'll have it in my head all day. What are some things your kids listen to in the morning or later in the day. Are they a fast beat or a slow beat? BabyGirl tends to watch things like Little Einstein's or something that has a soft and slow beat.

The other thing Little A likes is Your Baby Can Read Series and yes I really think he's learning to read. He's at least picking up the hand signals it shows. His favorite part is it the beginning. Let me see if I can find it on YouTube, be right back. Okay found it, he just loves Aleka.

Labels: Farm animal friends, gwendolyn, The Good Time Gang, your baby can read

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Labels: baby blues, wordless wednesday

Giveaways are up and I hope ya'll win a bunch of fun stuff. Remember if ya got one going on just let me know, you can do that by emailing me at homemom3@gmail.com or dropping a comment for everyone to see. If you'd like me to review a product or have a giveaway let me know.

Don't forget to enter my Chicco Infant Carrier giveaway.I'd love to see this reach 30 entries. Can we do it? Yes, I know that was a total Bob the Builder moment.

Kids Health Notes is having a Loving Moments with your child contest where you do just that. Write about a loving moment you've had with a child.

Tracee Sioux is giving away New Earth a book from the Oprah club.

Behind the Vines wants to give you 2 bottles of Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel wine. All you have to do is read the rules and comment.

SuperNannyRules is having a Slaying the Dragon contest. Can you teach your child to be thankful for items they get all the time? I like this challenge Gayla, thanks.

Blonde mom is giving away two DVDs, one is Handy Manny & Little Einsteins is the other one. Let your little one have something new come in the mail for them. Enter today.

From Dates to Diapers is giving away a $20 GC. Read the rules to enter.

5minutesformom has a variety of giveaways going on, here's a quick list:
Johnson Basket Deadline Feb 26
Rattled: Surviving Your Baby’s First Year Without Losing Your Cool by Trish Berg
Chicco Carrier
Pretend with Miss Kim

Labels: book giveaway, DVD giveaway, february giveaway, gc giveaway

First off we couldn't wait to try out the Breakfast Breaks. My kids have always loved lunchables and while these aren't lunchables they are just as easy as them. Once they came in the mail I had to hide them from my kids as I knew they'd break into them and I wouldn't get to see any expressions when I opened the Breakfast Breaks.

Oh wait, I don't think you know what these are. Okay, basically it's a breakfast meal that comes in a little box. (kind of like a lunchable but for breakfast, in fact that's what one of my kids called it) Inside is a box of cereal, cereal bar, fruit juice and your spoon, wipe, napkin.

BabyGirl got to try the Honey Cheerios and she loved it, I did have to switch out cereal bars as her favorite is anything close to pink. The other had red, which was strawberry. So she quickly gobbled the bar first, cereal and juice came next...course she wanted to know what we were having tomorrow. Eeek!

I had SoccerBoy try the other one which was Cinnamon Toast Crunch. He responded with the, "It's good, kind of like a lunchable but for breakfast." He then tried calling it a "breakfastable" which of course I quickly corrected. Wouldn't want him going to school telling everyone all about this neat little breakfast and giving them the wrong names.

As far as it went, we loved it, it's perfect for those in a rush whether you are a SAHM or a Working mom. Kids never seem to have time in the morning to eat, no matter how early ya wake them. These work perfect and all ya gotta do is pour the milk, or just let them.

Some Breakfast Break Info:
Cereal Choices: Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Lucky Charms and Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Juice: apple
sncaks: raisins, cereal bar (strawberry or apple cinnamon) or graham cracker.

Oh and I hear they have 25% nutrients needed to start the day off right. Originally these were suppose to be for schools but they realized how important these meals were and thoughg of us moms.

Breakfast Breaks gets my thumbs up.

Labels: breakfast, breakfast breaks, breakfast meals, cereals, juice

Chicco is at it again, only this time you'll get the You & Me infant Carrier. That's right they are giving away a carrier every day from Valentine's Day until February 29th. So, hurry up and enter to win, all you have to do is head on over to chicco.com and fill out your info. At the end of the month, February 29th all winners will be announced.



About You & Me Infant Carrier:
This comes in black, pink or blue and it can be worn forward facing or towards you. Facing away is great for baby to explore his/her world and facing you just adds more security for your little one and a bit more bonding time for you.

Want another chance to win? Enter my Chicco Infant Carrier Giveaway today.

Rules: Leave a comment (with email) telling me a St.Patty's Day thing you do, whether it is a memory or a tradition. Or even what you like about it. Yes, I know it doesn't happen until next month but I love it. Every year the kids leave an empty box for the leprechuan so they can get a trinket. I'll explain more on that tradition later.

Begins: Valetine's Day
Deadline: Feb 22, Thursday
Announce Winner: Feb 23, Friday which is Washington's Birthday

Labels: chicco, chicco giveaway, chicco infant carrier

Labels: Happy Valentine's Day

Remember the Animal Boon Bag I did over at Momgadget last year? It saved LOADS of space in my girls' room and made them happier as it meant I would no longer tell them some of their stuffed animals had to go. Hey, I loved the bag and still do.

Well Kate from BoonInc, has just informed me that they are having a 10% off Valentine's Sale on the pink Boon Animal Bags. The offer is good until Friday, type in PINK at the checkout. Hurry though, time is running out.

Labels: boon animal bag, boon bag, booninc, valentine sale

You have now been officially warned, Valentine's Day is only one day away. Hurry and order those flowers, buy those chocolates, cards and a book and make her feel loved. Women, you aren't off the hook either. Make him that dinner he desires, buy that outfit only he can see on you and don't forget those cigars he likes so much.

Labels: valentine's day

(pic from last year) He says he's ready for Spring.



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Labels: spring, winter, wordless wednesday

Valentine's Day is only a few days away. Are you ready for it? Well you can always sign up for a few more Valentine's Day Giveaways that are still going on around the net. Ready for those?

Over at Kristina's Law if you sign up as a subscriber you could win charming pillows which is the perfect way to cuddle up on the couch with the one ya love.

ShoppingsMyCardio is giving away a .... Your Conscience tshirt. Check out the site listed and go back to her site and tell her which shirt you'd wear and why. I would choose The Preserve tshirt as I just love that tree.

Over at Seriously Eats they are giving away my favorite thing...Chocolates. Actually you'll win a box of Charles Chocolates just for answering which type of chocolate is your favorite, chocolate, white, dark or milk. For me, it is dark chocolate there is just something about that taste. Funny thing is, I can't stand mocca. (sp)

Book Bloggers Diary has announced a Valentine's Day Contest where you can win a bouquet of ebooks, but you must go on a scavenger hunt to win.

Want to win some custom jewelry? Over at Simply Wired Custom Jewelry is having their own Valentine's Day Giveaway and you'll win a pair of snow berry earrings.

MomLogic is giving away Harry & David for Valentine's Day. No this isn't a Chippendale, but just as good. Enter to win an 8 month membership to Harry & David, a fresh fruit company. Yummy. Oh and a breakfast in bed sponsored through Wolferman's.

Labels: giveaway, valentine's day, valentine's day giveaway

My son has given me an assignment, he is so excited about reading now but that doesn't just do it for him. He wants ME to read the same books he is reading and when I'm done, since he's read them, he wants to discuss them with me.

I find this really interesting and out of all honesty I hadn't really thought of doing this with him. But of course I'll jump through hoops to keep his interest in reading. Remember two years ago he wouldn't touch a book and now he's reading one a week. So here is my list of books:

The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan, now he just finished it (this did take him a while) and he is about to start on the second book, The Sea of Monsters. Next on the list, which he wants me to start Thursday is "Harry Potter #7." Yes, I know I should've read that by now but I never wanted the series to end and then we moved and it got packed. He says he may have me begin it in a week or two instead because he knows I read fast and he just started.

So how many of you have done this? What books did you read with your kid or after your kid?

Labels: book discussions, Harry Potter, Rick Riordan, The lightening Thief, The sea of Monsters

Do you know the daddy bloggers on the net? Many people know they are out there but they just don't know where to find them. I was recently asked for a list so here it is. Hope ya'll enjoy. If I get a list of more (email homemom3@gmail.com) I will make another list. Have fun ya'll!


Daddy Blogger- He calls himself "The Daddy Blogger," he comes up #1 in search engines under "daddy blogger" and he is ready to give his opinion on politics and just being a dad.

Be a Good Dad- He's a homeschool, stay at home dad of two. You'll love his daily postings and his parenting advice. Travel along as he guides you into fatherhood.

Bored Dad's Roar- He's a dad voicing hit opinion for all to hear. Ever have the need to rant or rave?

Clare's Dad- Clare's Dad posted last week about finding a pair of brown, muddy shoes that were not the original color. The shoe, was originally pink. Want to hear about how bad she looked? Read his blog and explore the life of "Clare's Dad"?

Meta-Dad- Metadad, he's not just a dad but a trendy one that knows what's out and ready to move into your home. Read his reviews on Robeez, Evenflo Exersaucer, books, toys and videos.

Wired Geek Dad- Learn all about the latest in geeky gadgets or how to build a chess set out of legos.

Dad Gone Mad- Danny has gone mad, especially with his most recent interview over the air. He chatted it up about vasectomies and more, but still wouldn't curse, even when asked.

Daddy Factory- He deals with issues we all do, recently he had a feud going on between siblings. One wrote the famous "No Girls Allowed" and the other quickly did the same. What type of teen years is he to expect? Eeeek.

Busy Dad Blog- Jim is a parent without a helmet, course aren't we all. Man it would be so much easier if parenting came with safety guards and a handbook. When Jim first launched his blog he promised himself that he would do an exclusive with the first person that ever asked. Thankfully for him it wasn't on diapers, breast pads or the pump. Instead he got the to chat all about Valentine's Day, read his blog to find out.

Mitch McDad- Mitch, daddy blogger has confessed to liking "pregnant women" and not commenting as often as he should on other blogs. The latter I think many of us fall under. Recently he went through the dreaded ear ache. Got any remedies for him?

Daddy Forever- He is just that, a daddy forever that loves talking about his kids. He reviews products, talks about his children's school and teaches us about why he loves his little ones.

Daddy Types- A group of different types of dads, ready to talk about their day and any advice they can think of.

The Blogfathers- This group of daddy bloggers will make an offer you can't refuse. They'll talk kids, politics and just about anything under the sun. Need something taken care of? These dads will wipe those noses, change butts and teach you a lesson.

Dad Centric- He's your typical dad and ready to admit when he's wrong, he's even blog about his #32 formal apology. Oh and don't forget to scroll down and learn the right and wrong way to hold a baby.

MetroDad- The Metro Daddy just had a giveaway on his site, the winner talked about an Asian Leprechaun. But this isn't the only thing he writes about, read about princesses and the roles of a new dad.

LA Daddy- Talks all about life of being an LA Dad, that includes traffic jams and blowouts. Recently he's goes off on bumper stickers. Geez, I hate those things, however after reading many I always want to leave a note on someone's bumper leaving my thoughts.

Laid-Off Dad- He may have been laid-off but he's a blogger on a mission. Reaching out to other dads and discussing things we can relate...life. Recently he went to a Super Bowl party and smacked someone's hand too hard. He's learning a quick lesson on age, I can't even walk the stairs without cracking, I can't imagine smacking my hand against someone elses.

How about Two- I think this title says it all and now I hear he's expecting Baby Barron. Recently he found out his little one has RSV, man I hate that crap. Hope Squecker gets better soon.

Cynical Dad- What a great title, I feel so cynical at times. He's a father of a boy and a girl and trying to get through it. Read about how Dr.Seuss screwed up his life or figure out the illnesses or if you are smarter than a kindergartener.

Garry Conn- He started off strictly as a MMO blogger but has opened up his blog. He's decided to become personal, talk about being a dad and let us know the man behind the blog. Garry is father of three and expecting baby #4 later on this year. Congrats again Garry! Stop by and wish him luck and tell him stories about your fourth child. Anyone got any advice?

Labels: dad, dad bloggers, daddy, daddy bloggers

Since my last post I thought a lot about how some moms may feel always trapped behind that closed door. No, you aren't really trapped but at what point to you venture out into the world by YOURSELF. You know something called Mommy Time.

When was the last time, you, yourself went out? I'm not meaning just a drive down to your local store to grab a gallon of milk. I'm meaning a trip to the movies, spa, book store, mall, etc.

For myself, it's been a LONG while. Granted two weeks ago I got my hair permed and it took 4 hours, however hubby and kids were right outside so I don't really count that. I can't tell ya when the last time I went out by myself was. Normally I have to take the youngest at least, otherwise I stay home. Or if I go out we all go out as a family.

Why is it different for a man? Men can go out when they choose, even at a whim. However if mom disappears flags go up, phones start ringing and missing alerts are sent out everywhere.

What is the difference between mommy time and daddy time? Can you tell me? When was the last time mom went out by herself? When was the last time dad went out by himself?

Labels: daddy time, mommy time, time off

To the moms out there, I want to know. Have you ever been told you need a life? I was recently told this by a very important person in my life. Normally I'd take this like a grain of salt, or as others may like in one ear and out another.

But it hurt I think in more ways that were intended. See, when I asked what they meant I was reminded that I recently visited with them and they got this impression. Apparently all I did was talk about my kids and things I do at home. For those moms out there, especially stay at home moms what else is there to talk about?

Now before jumping to any conclusions let me tell ya about this visit:

I tried talking about all types of stuff but they had Guitar Hero 3 blaring in the background and honestly I can't play that silly game. Silly cause I can't play it, I love watching others. I went into the "adult room" and tried chatting it up with them. I tried these topics and got no where: internet, html, rss, reviewing products (this got some interested), politics, the latest news on the news, etc. No one seemed interested and I no longer lived in the area so didn't know the latest gossip. Instead I wanted to chat with everyone so I reverted back to talking about parenting. Everyone in the room had kids so I knew it was a safe topic.

Apparently that wasn't a good thing, for now this one person believes I have no life other than my children. The truth is, this person is right, my life is my children and I wouldn't change it for the world. I just hate the fact that they believe that is all there is to me and it isn't enough.

I've been going back and forth about this. I thought, hey, even all those topics no one else could chat with me. Has this ever happened to you? How did you feel? I love my children dearly and I could chat up a storm about them or anything else, however everything I know is either on tv, internet or in my home. Is that a problem?

"Bone" has entered my household and he's done it in full force. What is "Bone" ya'll ask? Well I thought it was just a story at first but upon closer look it seems to be a comic book. I have no clue what it is about but my 10 year old is hooked on them, he brings them home from his library day and opens the book and can't be drawn out until it is finished. I mean it, yesterday I tried "how about going out to eat?" and even lets watch a show. Hey I rented him a movie he requested and here I was having to watch it by myself.



Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled he's a book lover. But I have no clue what it is about this book. This morning, BalletGirl got a hold of the book and finished it in an hour. Someone please tell me what it is about this book.

A few weeks back I heard a mom and her kid going frantic when they couldn't find a "Bone" book. I had no clue what they were talking about, I know Magic Tree House, Harry potter and even Magic School bus. But a Bone I had no clue. It seemed that they found a whole aisle of the Bone book.



Bone has a lot of books in the series, it is (I think) a comic book written by Jeff Smith. I'm actually thinking of getting the series but was wondering if any of you knew whether Volume One was all the books or not? Please let me know.

Labels: bone, bone by jeff smith, jeff smith

Homemom3 is going to have another giveaway sponsored by Chicco (remember they gave away a Chicco Stroller last time) and all I'm saying is ya'll will love it and moms can use it. Wonder what it is? Stay tuned, I'll hopefully be listing the contest rules tomorrow (Friday)

Have a nice night!

Labels: chicco giveaway, giveaways

This is what I woke up to on my back porch. 143 schools were closed down in our area, ours was not one of them. :(



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Labels: snow, wordless wednesday

Char over at CasualKeystroke sent out a blog post reminding us of the following giveaways she's got going on.

Win an Insignia 4BG Video MP3 Player at WearyParent.com

Win a hip Kipling purse at CasualKeystrokes.com

And how about a Barbie Magazine or Hot Wheels Magazine subscription for your kids at DollDiaries.com?

Over at Mommy Etc Elizabeth is having a romantic giveaway. You can win "Romance By You Personalized Novel Gift Certificate" worth $44.90. Deadline is Friday, Feb 8. Must have a valid e-mail, intl winners are fine, but they will have to pay anything above $44.90 due to the higher shipping costs.

It's a Valentine giveaway over at DearSugar, every day for the next 8 days they'll be giving something away. Woo hoo!

Win yourself a red heart stoppers to cap off your wine bottles, etc.

2 Days in Paris over at FilmSchoolRejects.

Bloggy Giveaways has three going on:
$65 GC to Kimberlee Faith

Boca Beth backpack set - I must say I just adore Boca Beth, not only do they have great customer service but my kids LOVE their products.

$30 GC to 3ButtonsN2Bows

Labels: contests, gc, giveaways

Last Friday the hubby came home and while we were in the kitchen cooking dinner. Little A (10 months old) happened to be in his walker going back and forth and slamming doors. Afraid that he'll slam his fingers I asked the hubby to just tell him no.

"No."
Confused I look at him, "Why not?"
He gets all matter-of-fact like on me and says, "On my way home someone was on the radio stating that a baby hears the word no over 1000 times in a month (or year). I don't want our son to hear that all the time."

Okay, we've had three other children before this, it has never messed them up. In fact they know the word no and if you say no they listen. Okay there are times they don't but isn't that all children?

"okay then, teach him not to slam his finger in the door without the word no."

He looks at me a bit confused and suddenly gets a look, he shifts the walker a different route to keep him from doing it. A minute later I ask him once again to teach our child again as he didn't listen to the silent no. He catches on and decides no really is a good word.

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The winners of the My Fruit Rollups Contest are:

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WindyCindy
Christine
Gwen

Please contact me at homemom3@gmail.com so I can give you the information. :) Have a great Valentine's Day everyone. Oh and for everyone else, contest post will be up later. (hopefully around noon)

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Ya'll may remember me talking about the car accident we got in at the beginning of last month. Many of you were curious if we had any photos, so I finally got the camera developed and here are two shots. They have decided that they can't fix the van and will be trashing it, so in the meantime we are looking for a new vehicle and renting one until then.



As you can see the car hit the van pretty hard, no clue on the damage the car went through. It sure was strange walking into the impound yard after hearing about the accident and seeing it for the first time.



My husband was making a left turn when a red car ran a red light and slammed into him.

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Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on this breezy Groundhog Morning, which means 6 more weeks of winter. Who has already had snow this year? Cold weather? Rain? Gear up guys and gals, you've got a few more to deal with.

It's been some really weird weather lately and colder than it has in many parts. Ever wonder what this summer will be like? Too bad the groundhog can't tell us that. But we do know that Punxsutawney Phil and his ancestors have been predicting the weather since 1887, which makes it the 122nd Anniversary. Congrats to Phil for being a great weather man. I just wish he wouldn't have seen that shadow.

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Please don't forget about my Fruitroll ups giveaway. Click the link and leave your story on your favorite Valentine's Day Message. I want to see more entries people. PPPPLLLEEAASSSEEE! :)

Okay, it's Friday ya'll so don't forget to head on over to Blog About Your Blog and Casual Keystrokes. Actually Char is having another giveaway at Casual Keystrokes, you can win a spiffy looking purse. Shhh, don't tell my son I used that word, he'd say I'm old.

Speaking of being old, I decided it was time to give myself a new look, after all I just turned 30 and growing my hair to my bottom deserved a treat. So, I chopped it off haha, but I permed it and I LOVE it. It's easier to take care of, I can leave it down without havig to toss it in a pony tail and it doesn't get stuck in the door all the time. What do ya think?



Had to add the picture, just look at his expression.

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