Starbucks Frap and Mommy
Am I doing good if I let my kids eat the cream off my carmel frappacino and I drink it? After all I'm not getting all those calories right?
Happy Birthday SoccerBoy!!!
First, Happy Birthday SoccerBoy. How does it feel to be 11-years-old? I hope you enjoy your day, from morning until night. Sorry I woke ya around midnight, but I just had to tell ya Happy Birthday at the exact minute of your birth.
I'll never forget the day you came into this world, it was magical, nervous, scary and a mixture of all other emotions. No, not because I didn't want you, you were wanted trust me. But I was so scared of actually giving birth. Not to mention I was afraid of going in and being told it was nothing more than Braxton-Hicks, I know you know what that means now because we did that with BabyGirl, remember?
The night I went into labor with you, I almost didn't know. I know, something hard to believe but you were the first and I had no clue that it would feel like it did. I was under the impression I'd pee my pants inside a store or I'd drop down in severe pain from contractions. Instead things went quietly and quickly. Course, you decided that you wanted out that night, which meant waking people up and as you know I just don't do that.
We didn't have a car at the time and our ride had went out that night and wasn't home. Not knowing anyone else I refused to knock on doors, heck I waited a bit before I woke up your dad. I had quietly packed my bag, went over the checklist and then nudged him saying, "It's time." He looked at me and almost went back to sleep, he thought he had been dreaming. When he woke up he asked how I knew, I explained some and he knew too. He was shocked that I wasn't screaming or anything, quickly he dashed across the yard to our new friends Julia and Steve. Julia came running out and asking me how I knew, she tried timing them but I didn't really feel much.
We learned really fast that the contractions were really fast, especially when I told them I felt like I needed to push. Immediately they directed me to their beautiful corvette. Yeah, like I was getting in that thing, what if my water broke? We got to the hospital and on the way up you really wanted to come out. The elevator went up and you came further down.
Inside the delivery room they said I was only a 2 and I wouldn't be giving birth for a few days. Your daddy asked to go out for a smoke and they said he had plenty of time. But they didn't know you wanted to come into the world so badly, I think you knew I'd waited long enough. You'd already proven all of them wrong by making it this far, you were going to show them in your own way.
Your dad was gone for as long as it takes to smoke a cigarrette and I was giving birth to you only a minute after he came back in. He was shocked, he had almost missed your birth. All they did was break the water and out you came. It was love at first sight, I remember watching your daddy tear up, yes I know he seems to be a big macho man but even they cry when they are happy. I promised you then that I'd be your best friend and protect you and even now I have kept that promise. I love you SoccerBoy, have a great birthday!
I'll never forget the day you came into this world, it was magical, nervous, scary and a mixture of all other emotions. No, not because I didn't want you, you were wanted trust me. But I was so scared of actually giving birth. Not to mention I was afraid of going in and being told it was nothing more than Braxton-Hicks, I know you know what that means now because we did that with BabyGirl, remember?
The night I went into labor with you, I almost didn't know. I know, something hard to believe but you were the first and I had no clue that it would feel like it did. I was under the impression I'd pee my pants inside a store or I'd drop down in severe pain from contractions. Instead things went quietly and quickly. Course, you decided that you wanted out that night, which meant waking people up and as you know I just don't do that.
We didn't have a car at the time and our ride had went out that night and wasn't home. Not knowing anyone else I refused to knock on doors, heck I waited a bit before I woke up your dad. I had quietly packed my bag, went over the checklist and then nudged him saying, "It's time." He looked at me and almost went back to sleep, he thought he had been dreaming. When he woke up he asked how I knew, I explained some and he knew too. He was shocked that I wasn't screaming or anything, quickly he dashed across the yard to our new friends Julia and Steve. Julia came running out and asking me how I knew, she tried timing them but I didn't really feel much.
We learned really fast that the contractions were really fast, especially when I told them I felt like I needed to push. Immediately they directed me to their beautiful corvette. Yeah, like I was getting in that thing, what if my water broke? We got to the hospital and on the way up you really wanted to come out. The elevator went up and you came further down.
Inside the delivery room they said I was only a 2 and I wouldn't be giving birth for a few days. Your daddy asked to go out for a smoke and they said he had plenty of time. But they didn't know you wanted to come into the world so badly, I think you knew I'd waited long enough. You'd already proven all of them wrong by making it this far, you were going to show them in your own way.
Your dad was gone for as long as it takes to smoke a cigarrette and I was giving birth to you only a minute after he came back in. He was shocked, he had almost missed your birth. All they did was break the water and out you came. It was love at first sight, I remember watching your daddy tear up, yes I know he seems to be a big macho man but even they cry when they are happy. I promised you then that I'd be your best friend and protect you and even now I have kept that promise. I love you SoccerBoy, have a great birthday!
Labels: birthday
Google Goes Black
Around Midnight last night I stumbled around in my already dark living room and searched the world wide web, imagine my surprise when I went to my favorite search engine, Google.com and found it had went black. At first I thought it was just my eyes and then below the search box was something about Earth Hour.
Clicking on it I learned this was the way they would support Earth Hour. I must say it was really interesting. Here is a screen shot I took.
Clicking on it I learned this was the way they would support Earth Hour. I must say it was really interesting. Here is a screen shot I took.
Labels: black google, dark google, Earth Hour, google
Possible Scam Alert
Ya'll know how much I hate scams and yes, I've been a victim of a few, thankfully none as big as the one I'm about to mention. Remember, before giving a company, website or a regular person any of your hard earned cash, check them out.
How to check them out:
- Most places are online, head to www.google.com and search the name. Read reviews and see if anyone is saying it is a scam.
- Someone that says it is scam, see if they have email and ask them about it. Last year, my money was being taken from my account, I searched the company and found others reporting on it. I emailed some of them and we worked together to get our money back.
- A company claims it is making money for you. Find out if others agree, if there are "testimonies" head to them, email them, check out their sites. Many times a company that sounds too good to be true normally is. They may even have FAKE testimonies.
- Call the BBB (better Business Bureau) to find out, this is your best bet.
The company in question here is by a guy by the name of Jeffrey Lant. I haven't met him yet but after reading what Garry Conn had to say about him made me get angry. Not at Garry of course, but this man that is taking $1200 from people. Granted I'd never be taken like that since I don't have chump change of $1200 to throw away, I wish I did. Garry sat in this guy's chat, listened to him and in the end wanted to know where his "free prize" was for listening. The guy went off on him, calling him many names that I for one would not say on this blog.
Before anyone tries jumping down my throat, I did try to watch the video at Jeffrey Lant site, LiveBizwebcast, but every time you click on what they tell you another screen pops up. But you end up hearing the video you are watching plus everything else, which gets very confusing. The video in itself is at least 30 minutes long, so you do need to make sure you have the time to watch it. In the end you will be asked to purchase a program. Programs cost anywhere from $500-1200. I couldn't sit for Jeffrey Lant's chat as I had to reboot my computer and they were already in session, talk about frustration.
In all fairness I have been searching for other reviews:
Scam.com has someone that wrote in the end you'll spend $200-500 a month on your site. Those that don't progress from one level to the next must start over.
There's a Pissed Consumer that has some cons
Check out the reviews at Digital Point Forums.
This person was actually billed when he tried getting out.
Bad BBB
There is one positive review: Pissed Consumer
Common Report
The bonus prize is:
50,000 free visitors when you visit the chat and listen, this goes on every day.
I haven't added my money to this program, so I can't say 100% that this is a scam. So, if you have paid the money to join and become successful, could you please tell me here with a link to your success site? This way others see it really isn't a scam. Otherwise, it really looks like one. I think I'll stick with Google Adsense and marketing with fellow bloggers, no I won't make millions but I won't lose money either.
How to check them out:
- Most places are online, head to www.google.com and search the name. Read reviews and see if anyone is saying it is a scam.
- Someone that says it is scam, see if they have email and ask them about it. Last year, my money was being taken from my account, I searched the company and found others reporting on it. I emailed some of them and we worked together to get our money back.
- A company claims it is making money for you. Find out if others agree, if there are "testimonies" head to them, email them, check out their sites. Many times a company that sounds too good to be true normally is. They may even have FAKE testimonies.
- Call the BBB (better Business Bureau) to find out, this is your best bet.
The company in question here is by a guy by the name of Jeffrey Lant. I haven't met him yet but after reading what Garry Conn had to say about him made me get angry. Not at Garry of course, but this man that is taking $1200 from people. Granted I'd never be taken like that since I don't have chump change of $1200 to throw away, I wish I did. Garry sat in this guy's chat, listened to him and in the end wanted to know where his "free prize" was for listening. The guy went off on him, calling him many names that I for one would not say on this blog.
Before anyone tries jumping down my throat, I did try to watch the video at Jeffrey Lant site, LiveBizwebcast, but every time you click on what they tell you another screen pops up. But you end up hearing the video you are watching plus everything else, which gets very confusing. The video in itself is at least 30 minutes long, so you do need to make sure you have the time to watch it. In the end you will be asked to purchase a program. Programs cost anywhere from $500-1200. I couldn't sit for Jeffrey Lant's chat as I had to reboot my computer and they were already in session, talk about frustration.
In all fairness I have been searching for other reviews:
Scam.com has someone that wrote in the end you'll spend $200-500 a month on your site. Those that don't progress from one level to the next must start over.
There's a Pissed Consumer that has some cons
Check out the reviews at Digital Point Forums.
This person was actually billed when he tried getting out.
Bad BBB
There is one positive review: Pissed Consumer
Common Report
The bonus prize is:
50,000 free visitors when you visit the chat and listen, this goes on every day.
I haven't added my money to this program, so I can't say 100% that this is a scam. So, if you have paid the money to join and become successful, could you please tell me here with a link to your success site? This way others see it really isn't a scam. Otherwise, it really looks like one. I think I'll stick with Google Adsense and marketing with fellow bloggers, no I won't make millions but I won't lose money either.
Labels: Jeffrey Lant, Scam, worldprofit products
Lets Chat about Life of a Home Mom
Okay, it's been a while since I personally talked with ya'll. A lot has been happening and very little at the same time. The weather is still so bad that I don't dare embrace it, instead I stay hidden behind my door. Hey, it's cold. For two weeks we had sick kids, went to the doctor (first time since being out of the military) and walked out $200 less in our pockets. OUCH! If you are thinking about staying in or getting out...STAY IN. I wanted to but hubby didn't,now he's wishing he did.
As for the kids, they are all doing better. No one has coughs and phlem or dual ear infections. Yeah it got bad. UGH! The life of a mom isn't always fun and those two weeks really wore me down. I love my kids but when you have them home and ALL of them are sick at the same time, they'll try your patience. Thankfully I kept my cool, for the most part they camped out in the living room in front of the tv on blankets.
School is going great for the older two and SoccerBoy has all As and one B, this coming from a kid that was failing at the other school. I love this, he tries so hard and is now reading books, books, books. He has past mulitplication and is doing division work. BalletGirl is doing well, she got in trouble a few times with talking but has learned not to talk in class. She thought she'd be the big sister/helper like at the other one. She too is doing well, she seems to be in a school that is actually where she was, remember she was ahead at her other school.
BabyGirl is learning through workbooks and Sesame Street, gotta love those "Letter of the Day," shows. Little A watches his Your Baby Can Read DVDs every day, he's walking more now, errr cruising using furniture.
Myself, I'm blogging in several locations on the internet and hubby informed me to start getting a schedule if I wanted to keep all of them up as he's signing me up for the Fall semester at college out here.
Oh and every other day Baby Girl and I bake something, so why would she ask this:
"Mom can we make Santa some cookies?"
I explain to her, "No, that isn't for a long time."
She replies, "That's okay, I"ll eat them now and make more for him later."
As for the kids, they are all doing better. No one has coughs and phlem or dual ear infections. Yeah it got bad. UGH! The life of a mom isn't always fun and those two weeks really wore me down. I love my kids but when you have them home and ALL of them are sick at the same time, they'll try your patience. Thankfully I kept my cool, for the most part they camped out in the living room in front of the tv on blankets.
School is going great for the older two and SoccerBoy has all As and one B, this coming from a kid that was failing at the other school. I love this, he tries so hard and is now reading books, books, books. He has past mulitplication and is doing division work. BalletGirl is doing well, she got in trouble a few times with talking but has learned not to talk in class. She thought she'd be the big sister/helper like at the other one. She too is doing well, she seems to be in a school that is actually where she was, remember she was ahead at her other school.
BabyGirl is learning through workbooks and Sesame Street, gotta love those "Letter of the Day," shows. Little A watches his Your Baby Can Read DVDs every day, he's walking more now, errr cruising using furniture.
Myself, I'm blogging in several locations on the internet and hubby informed me to start getting a schedule if I wanted to keep all of them up as he's signing me up for the Fall semester at college out here.
Oh and every other day Baby Girl and I bake something, so why would she ask this:
"Mom can we make Santa some cookies?"
I explain to her, "No, that isn't for a long time."
She replies, "That's okay, I"ll eat them now and make more for him later."
Labels: kids, Life of a Home Mom, school
Easter Bunny Hurts Baby
The Easter bunny that tossed the baby is stating that not everyone saw the entire incident. Photographers were late by half hour, long line by the time he started. Reduced time to cool down, by the time three were ready he was hot and tired. Removed one child from his lap, but when he removed the second child (9-months-old) the child toppled over face force. This is easy to do for some babies if they aren't placed on the ground properly, they try to crawl or even if they lean too far forward.
Some say the bunny got mad and just tossed the baby off his lap. Either way, this little baby was hurt while getting a picture with the Easter Bunny. And parents wonder why kids are scared of those giant figures.
I do hope this baby is okay. I don't think this man behind the bunny mask will ever take on fitting the bunny shoes again.
Some say the bunny got mad and just tossed the baby off his lap. Either way, this little baby was hurt while getting a picture with the Easter Bunny. And parents wonder why kids are scared of those giant figures.
I do hope this baby is okay. I don't think this man behind the bunny mask will ever take on fitting the bunny shoes again.
Labels: easter bunny
Horizon Organic Milk Winners
The winners of my Horizon Organic Milk Coupons are:
Breeni Books
Bebemiqui
Jodi
If ya'll can contact me I'll get these coupons right out to you. :)
Breeni Books
Bebemiqui
Jodi
If ya'll can contact me I'll get these coupons right out to you. :)
Labels: giveaway, Horizon Organic
What Type of Easter Candy Are You?
I totally stole this from Baking Delights. :)
You Are a Chocolate Bunny |
 A traditionalist, you secretly want to dress up like a bunny. And not just on Easter. |
Labels: chocolate bunny, what type of easter candy
Thursday Thirteen: Giveaways
1 Mama Loves Giveaways and to prove it they are giving away a Skip Hop diaper bag!
2 Cash Money Life turns one and they are celebrating by having a giveaway. Head on over and enter to win some books.
3 Elizabeth over at Mom Cooks has cooked up a hot giveaway, you can now enter to win 24 boxes of Ronzoni Pasta we currently have a couple in our cabinet. Good luck everyone. Four winners will get 6 boxes of each.
4 The Page Flipper is having a mega book giveaway. Head on over to win some.
5 Kailani is giving away a Sparkle Charm from Twisted Silver.
6 Celebrity-Babies has a ton of giveaways going on, head over to contest area and click the links. Contests include Tooshies Bamboo Delight cloth diapers, Enchanted DVD and Little Maestros' new album, Postcards From My Mind.
7 Phil & Ted's Sport Buggy with Double Kit!!!
8 10 bloggers will get a Miracle Blanket from the Nest Baby.
9 The Goody Blog is giving away a Spring Organizing kit that consists of 18 ButtonedUp products that go in your house or home. From work schedules, babysitters to the taxes. Ikkk, yes I said the "T" word.
10 Share your green tips and win a cute tshirt for baby from Crunchy Domestic Goddess.
11 The Celebrity Cafe is giving away 20 DVDs. Hurry and enter.
12 First Impressions Baby is having two giveaways: Shaklee Get Clean, Go Green Giveaway and Momager Calling Cards by Paperlicious.
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This is a contest for the best looking baby. I don't normally do these but thought someone might.
2 Cash Money Life turns one and they are celebrating by having a giveaway. Head on over and enter to win some books.
3 Elizabeth over at Mom Cooks has cooked up a hot giveaway, you can now enter to win 24 boxes of Ronzoni Pasta we currently have a couple in our cabinet. Good luck everyone. Four winners will get 6 boxes of each.
4 The Page Flipper is having a mega book giveaway. Head on over to win some.
5 Kailani is giving away a Sparkle Charm from Twisted Silver.
6 Celebrity-Babies has a ton of giveaways going on, head over to contest area and click the links. Contests include Tooshies Bamboo Delight cloth diapers, Enchanted DVD and Little Maestros' new album, Postcards From My Mind.
7 Phil & Ted's Sport Buggy with Double Kit!!!
8 10 bloggers will get a Miracle Blanket from the Nest Baby.
9 The Goody Blog is giving away a Spring Organizing kit that consists of 18 ButtonedUp products that go in your house or home. From work schedules, babysitters to the taxes. Ikkk, yes I said the "T" word.
10 Share your green tips and win a cute tshirt for baby from Crunchy Domestic Goddess.
11 The Celebrity Cafe is giving away 20 DVDs. Hurry and enter.
12 First Impressions Baby is having two giveaways: Shaklee Get Clean, Go Green Giveaway and Momager Calling Cards by Paperlicious.
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Labels: book giveaways, dvd giveaways, march giveaways
Wordless Wednesday #36
This week all four have been sick, but the baby ended up with a high fever. Thank goodness it broke late last night, maybe I'll sleep tomorrow.
For more Wordless Wednesday participants please visit 5 Minutes for Mom.
Labels: wordless wednesday
Week Before Easter Giveaways
I've gathered a few giveaways for ya'll. Keep in mind I currently have four sick children at home, one with dual ear infections and the baby with an ear infection. But all have that sore throat, cough. Lack of sleep is catching up to me. So if I missed your giveaway let me know and either comment below or email me at homemom3@gmail.com I'm also willing to review products for you or have a giveaway here. Don't forget to sign up for mine.
My giveaway can be found at the following link, enter to win one of three Organic Milk coupons giveaway.
MomLogic has a ton of baby giveaways for you to enter. Some prizes are: Air- Pod, Petunia Pickle Bottom Touring Tote , Bumble bags for moms, Nursery Style by Serena & Lily or the Fisher-Price Zen Infant Seat.
Over at Wired For Noise you can win Lady’s Big Surprise, Star of Wonder and A Star Discovered.
A Mama's Blog is giving away What Happens at Grandma's Stays at Grandma's tshirt for an 18 month old. All you need to do is comment.
Because Damit I must Blog is celebrating their one year blogiversary and giving away a Krista Handbag and a copy of the book the Middle Place.
Kailani is giving away an Adult Female or Baby Tee from Goop World. Head over and don't forget to look at the giveaways she's got listed.
Spoiled Pretty is giving away a SIGG Lifestyle Water Bottle and don't forget to check out all the things that are in fashion over there.
Camy's Loft has two giveaways going on Truffles By the Sea by Julie Carobini and One More Sunrise by Michael Landon, Jr. and Tracie Peterson. Hurry and don't forget to sign up for her newsletter to win one of Camy's books.
Props and Pans is giving away 3 dvd giveaways. Read the reviews of the following dvds to win. Pat the Bunny: Playdates DVD, Flight 29 Down: Season Two and Trading Spaces the Specials.
Wishes for Baby Keepsake Tin! from KeepSakes and Stuff.
Film Gecko has four different giveaways going on: Enchanted, Gone Baby Gone, Johnny and the Sprites Meet the Sprites and Dora the Explorer: iVamos a bailar! Let’s Dance!”
Christine over at From Dates to Diapers is giving away a Johnson's Pink product line gift basket
The Opinionated Parent is giving away the toddler spare wear spare outfit kit in fuchsia size 2T. It's really cute, while we can't use it with Little A I'm sure there is someone out there that can. I just love that coloring, too bad BabyGirl wears a 4-5t.
Here's a tip for everyone. Try finding out if you have an online newspaper for your area and then check to see what contests/giveaways they have. Every month my town gives away all types of things. Just a thought!
My giveaway can be found at the following link, enter to win one of three Organic Milk coupons giveaway.
MomLogic has a ton of baby giveaways for you to enter. Some prizes are: Air- Pod, Petunia Pickle Bottom Touring Tote , Bumble bags for moms, Nursery Style by Serena & Lily or the Fisher-Price Zen Infant Seat.
Over at Wired For Noise you can win Lady’s Big Surprise, Star of Wonder and A Star Discovered.
A Mama's Blog is giving away What Happens at Grandma's Stays at Grandma's tshirt for an 18 month old. All you need to do is comment.
Because Damit I must Blog is celebrating their one year blogiversary and giving away a Krista Handbag and a copy of the book the Middle Place.
Kailani is giving away an Adult Female or Baby Tee from Goop World. Head over and don't forget to look at the giveaways she's got listed.
Spoiled Pretty is giving away a SIGG Lifestyle Water Bottle and don't forget to check out all the things that are in fashion over there.
Camy's Loft has two giveaways going on Truffles By the Sea by Julie Carobini and One More Sunrise by Michael Landon, Jr. and Tracie Peterson. Hurry and don't forget to sign up for her newsletter to win one of Camy's books.
Props and Pans is giving away 3 dvd giveaways. Read the reviews of the following dvds to win. Pat the Bunny: Playdates DVD, Flight 29 Down: Season Two and Trading Spaces the Specials.
Wishes for Baby Keepsake Tin! from KeepSakes and Stuff.
Film Gecko has four different giveaways going on: Enchanted, Gone Baby Gone, Johnny and the Sprites Meet the Sprites and Dora the Explorer: iVamos a bailar! Let’s Dance!”
Christine over at From Dates to Diapers is giving away a Johnson's Pink product line gift basket
The Opinionated Parent is giving away the toddler spare wear spare outfit kit in fuchsia size 2T. It's really cute, while we can't use it with Little A I'm sure there is someone out there that can. I just love that coloring, too bad BabyGirl wears a 4-5t.
Here's a tip for everyone. Try finding out if you have an online newspaper for your area and then check to see what contests/giveaways they have. Every month my town gives away all types of things. Just a thought!
Labels: book giveaways, dvd giveaways, march giveaways
Pilots Fall Asleep During Flight
EEEkkk! This is like something you'd only see in the movies but it actually happened this past weekend when flight 2001, a flight with Southwest Airlines, missed its landing. I can't even imagine finding out about this after being on the flight, I think I'd never go on another plane. Imagine a pilot and a co-pilot falling asleep during an actual flight. The pilots are both grounded until further notice.
Leave a comment, would love to hear your thoughts.
Leave a comment, would love to hear your thoughts.
Labels: flight 2001, pilot asleep flight, pilots, southwest airlines
Leprechaun Leaves Pot of Gold at Bus Stop
What do you think about when you hear St. Patty's Day? I picture Irish, singing and dancing and of course pots of gold with leprechauns. Does this sound like something you picture? Well imagine stepping off a bus to find a real pot of gold. This actually happened to Nick Rowlingson, a man in Denver Colorado today and he plans on paying it forward.
In his small pot he found $50 in gold Sacagawea dollar coins, and an extra $3.17 because of the date. I wonder if this means next year the anonymous leprechaun will do it again and if our lucky receiver will do it too. Could you picture pots of gold popping up all over different states next year? Talk about feeling lucky and having leprechauns amongst us.
Here is what the note said:
Happy St. Patrick's Day ... Because there is not enough magic in the world. Because I have many wonderful things in my life, and some of them feel like magic to me. Because I used to wish that would find a pot of gold. Because I would have been thrilled to find this. Have a great day."
Isn't that neat?
In his small pot he found $50 in gold Sacagawea dollar coins, and an extra $3.17 because of the date. I wonder if this means next year the anonymous leprechaun will do it again and if our lucky receiver will do it too. Could you picture pots of gold popping up all over different states next year? Talk about feeling lucky and having leprechauns amongst us.
Here is what the note said:
Happy St. Patrick's Day ... Because there is not enough magic in the world. Because I have many wonderful things in my life, and some of them feel like magic to me. Because I used to wish that would find a pot of gold. Because I would have been thrilled to find this. Have a great day."
Isn't that neat?
Labels: Leprechauns, Nick Rowlingson, pot of gold, St. Patrick's Day, St. Patty's Day
Google Likes Me Again!
A while back I got hit by google when they "slapped" many bloggers, or lowered their page ranks. It seems that they are finally raising some of those page ranks. I woke up this morning to see SEO Dance writing about a "Forgiving Google. I had to quickly check all of my sites and while not all went up in rank, none dropped down and Homemom3 actually went from a nothing to a 2. Woo hoo!
Thank you Google, that was such a nice surprise from the wee Leprechauns.
Thank you Google, that was such a nice surprise from the wee Leprechauns.
Labels: google, page rank, SEO Dance
Horizon Organic Milk Coupon Giveaway
It's Brain Awareness Week, did you know that? How will you show your child to use their brains? There are all types of fun games for chlidren to do to exercise their brains, however getting them off to a healthy start in the morning is another. With that being said I have a giveaway for ya'll.
3 winners will get one coupon for 1 Free Horizon Organic Milk.
To be entered, leave a comment on this site letting me know how you show your child to be healthy, or exercise their brain. I'll post the winner on March 20th. I really do need an email address as I had two from my last giveaway that I could not contact.
3 winners will get one coupon for 1 Free Horizon Organic Milk.
To be entered, leave a comment on this site letting me know how you show your child to be healthy, or exercise their brain. I'll post the winner on March 20th. I really do need an email address as I had two from my last giveaway that I could not contact.
Labels: giveaways, Horizon Organic milk
Horizon Organic Milk Review
Recently we got a gallon of Horizon Organic Milk to review in the mail. The kids were very excited as they wanted to try something new, after all they love chocolate silk milk, course they would learn this was not their chocolate milk. hehe
Honest Review from the Babes:
First up was BalletGirl- She can't stand it, after trying a drink she passed it on.
Second up was BabyGirl- Now normally if she sees her sister doesn't like something
she won't even try it. But she did, she loved it, asked for more.
Third one up was SoccerBoy and he did like it, asked if we can get that type of milk instead of the regular.
I will be honest, I did try it but it has too much of an aftertaste. But I'm not use to anything but the milk with the red cap. I tried this twice just to make sure. But the other two kids loved it and finished it off in two days.
BabyGirl is the type that loves anything that is "Healthy for you." It's a big thing with her and even at 4 she will ask if something is junk food or healthy. She prefers milk over Caprisuns or other juices like that and doesn't drink much koolaid. Can't blame her on that last part, I"m the same way.
SoccerBoy, isn't normally a health nut, but he loved Silk Milk and seems to love this. I'll probably be buying this again, but only for the two of them. If they like it why not right? We don't all have to drink it and I found something that's healthy for them and they enjoy it. I'll get the chocolate silk for BalletGirl and myself. Shhh.
I will have a contest in the next post if you'd like to win a Free Milk, curtesy of Horizon Organic.
Honest Review from the Babes:
First up was BalletGirl- She can't stand it, after trying a drink she passed it on.
Second up was BabyGirl- Now normally if she sees her sister doesn't like something
she won't even try it. But she did, she loved it, asked for more.
Third one up was SoccerBoy and he did like it, asked if we can get that type of milk instead of the regular.
I will be honest, I did try it but it has too much of an aftertaste. But I'm not use to anything but the milk with the red cap. I tried this twice just to make sure. But the other two kids loved it and finished it off in two days.
BabyGirl is the type that loves anything that is "Healthy for you." It's a big thing with her and even at 4 she will ask if something is junk food or healthy. She prefers milk over Caprisuns or other juices like that and doesn't drink much koolaid. Can't blame her on that last part, I"m the same way.
SoccerBoy, isn't normally a health nut, but he loved Silk Milk and seems to love this. I'll probably be buying this again, but only for the two of them. If they like it why not right? We don't all have to drink it and I found something that's healthy for them and they enjoy it. I'll get the chocolate silk for BalletGirl and myself. Shhh.
I will have a contest in the next post if you'd like to win a Free Milk, curtesy of Horizon Organic.
Labels: contest, giveaways, Horizon Organic, Horizon Organic milk, milk review, review products
Happy Birthday Little A!
I can't believe it's already been a year since this little man was due to come. Yes, I say due to come as he still hadn't arrived yet. This was our first experience with getting induced and the pill didn't take the first time, or the second time. He wouldn't decide to come out until they broke my water. Hmm, something I'd told them from the start.
Once they broke it he'd be out within minutes, course they'd have to find my doctor because they didn't think it'd happen so quickly. Me feeling him slide down, grab the rails and call for a nurse and no one believing me until the hubby said GET YOUR BUTTS IN HERE IT"S HAPPENING NOW!
It would take two pushes and he'd be here, there was no stopping me, even when they said to take a breather. A breather? Yeah right, I wanted him I'd waited long enough.
They laid him on my chest right after the hubby cut the cord, the two of us staring at one another and the hubby trying not to cry. Ya know he was a marine and they just don't do that. haha, NOT! My son would call only a minute after he was born to find out, "Has she had him yet?" Talk about timing, good thing he didn't call two minutes prior right?
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The nurses loved Little A, when they took him from me to wash him up he did the pouty lip. Boy am I going to have trouble wiht this one right? He's had a busy little life for a one year old, from being born, meeting three siblings to a move across country and finally finding a house. Oh but the worse is behind us right? I mean he cut his first tooth at 2 months old, he'd have 8 before he was 6 months old. What could be worse? That's right the terrible 2s and potty trining, but that's another post entirely.
Today we are here to wish our little boy the happiest of birthdays. Happy 1st Birthday Little A!
Once they broke it he'd be out within minutes, course they'd have to find my doctor because they didn't think it'd happen so quickly. Me feeling him slide down, grab the rails and call for a nurse and no one believing me until the hubby said GET YOUR BUTTS IN HERE IT"S HAPPENING NOW!
It would take two pushes and he'd be here, there was no stopping me, even when they said to take a breather. A breather? Yeah right, I wanted him I'd waited long enough.
They laid him on my chest right after the hubby cut the cord, the two of us staring at one another and the hubby trying not to cry. Ya know he was a marine and they just don't do that. haha, NOT! My son would call only a minute after he was born to find out, "Has she had him yet?" Talk about timing, good thing he didn't call two minutes prior right?
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The nurses loved Little A, when they took him from me to wash him up he did the pouty lip. Boy am I going to have trouble wiht this one right? He's had a busy little life for a one year old, from being born, meeting three siblings to a move across country and finally finding a house. Oh but the worse is behind us right? I mean he cut his first tooth at 2 months old, he'd have 8 before he was 6 months old. What could be worse? That's right the terrible 2s and potty trining, but that's another post entirely.
Today we are here to wish our little boy the happiest of birthdays. Happy 1st Birthday Little A!
Labels: birth story, happy birthday
March Giveaways (Thursdays)
Momsational!has a ton of giveaways, click on the links below to win one of the following:
“Enchanted” on DVD
“101 Dalmatians” on DVD!!
The Backyardigans: Tale of the Mighty Knights DVD
BPA Free Baby Bottle Sampler Kit
Quick Count Football card game
Everlast Women’s Boxing 101 Set
b5 Contests:
Lively Women wants to give someone a facelift in a bag and a $50 Bruno Jamais gift certificate.
Our Sovereign Joy is giving away a copy of A New Kind of Church
Some of the prizes (there are over 150) you can win are:
- soft plush Black and White Rocking Horse
- 3-tier diaper cake from DiaperCakeWalk
- $40 gift certificate to Good For The Kids
- $50 gift certificate to Happy Panda
- My Baby Can Talk DVD Set
Some other cool things I want to win are: #13, #15, #20, #24, #30, #37, #46, #47, #59, #60, #62 (I already love Boca Beth Stuff). So as you can see there is a lot of things you can win. Check them out here.
A few more ya might like: Chocolates is #70, Yummy! #129 is $15 Amazon GC, which we can all use. $5 Starbucks card is #130, which would buy me a Carmel venti frap.
To start ya off you can visit Comfort Joy Designs to win a pocket place mat.
So if ya wanna win some really cool prizes head on over to the BLOGGER PARTY!! If you are looking for other parties to join in head on over to 5minutesformom
“Enchanted” on DVD
“101 Dalmatians” on DVD!!
The Backyardigans: Tale of the Mighty Knights DVD
BPA Free Baby Bottle Sampler Kit
Quick Count Football card game
Everlast Women’s Boxing 101 Set
b5 Contests:
Lively Women wants to give someone a facelift in a bag and a $50 Bruno Jamais gift certificate.
Our Sovereign Joy is giving away a copy of A New Kind of Church
Some of the prizes (there are over 150) you can win are:
- soft plush Black and White Rocking Horse
- 3-tier diaper cake from DiaperCakeWalk
- $40 gift certificate to Good For The Kids
- $50 gift certificate to Happy Panda
- My Baby Can Talk DVD Set
Some other cool things I want to win are: #13, #15, #20, #24, #30, #37, #46, #47, #59, #60, #62 (I already love Boca Beth Stuff). So as you can see there is a lot of things you can win. Check them out here.
A few more ya might like: Chocolates is #70, Yummy! #129 is $15 Amazon GC, which we can all use. $5 Starbucks card is #130, which would buy me a Carmel venti frap.
To start ya off you can visit Comfort Joy Designs to win a pocket place mat.
So if ya wanna win some really cool prizes head on over to the BLOGGER PARTY!! If you are looking for other parties to join in head on over to 5minutesformom
Labels: gift certificates, march giveaways, ultimate giveaways
People are Talking about Me
No, this a good thing. This past week I was interviewed by two different websites, one was Work From Home Momma and the other MotherVerse head over and check them out. Thank you both for the opportunity.
Oh and I was also called a sexist on another blog but that's another story.
What have you been doing lately?
Oh and I was also called a sexist on another blog but that's another story.
What have you been doing lately?
Labels: interview, motherverse, work from home momma, work from home.
Wordless Wednesday: 1st Birthday
More March Giveaways
This is a write up that Jennifer at Tree Hugging Family, and Offbeat Homes put together these are all the contests in the b5media Lifestyles channel.
The Celebrity Cafe emailed me to let me know they had a ton of giveaways for ya'll to enter. Ready for them:
Enter to win
$100 Amazon Gift Certificate, which is perfect for holidays coming up or birthdays. Or try your hand at an $100 Amex Gift Card.
Like money? Celebrity Cafe is giving away $100 Direct to your Paypal. Win one of five copies of The Sickhouse or Sands of Oblivion. They've also got five copies Atonement and Love in the Time of Cholera. There are a bunch more giveaways if you head over to the site you can win a ton of stuff.
(there will be more giveaways)
Tree Hugging Family is giving away an amazing gift package to one lucky reader - smooth organic baby soap and an organic, bamboo, cotton, adorable onesie.
Deb at She Knows Party has, “Cake Art” a decorating book from the Culinary Institute of America up for grabs. I love decorating cakes, and this looks like a great book!
WearyParent is giving away the cutest Zoobie Pet ever - if you haven’t heard of Zoobies, you have to go see, it’s a great gift for little ones.
Cyndi has two free magazine give-a-ways / contests going on right now. One is at Layers Upon Layers and the other is at Jewelry & Beading.
Here at Mother Earth’s Garden’s we have a contest where you might win $30 cold hard cash.
At The Kid’s Birthday Fun Review you could win a beautiful children’s book. NOTE: the children’s book give-a-way is almost over - so hurry!
Marye, at Baking Delights, wants you to design her new blog tagline - are you up to the challenge? You might win a cool cookbook.
Mom Gadget is giving away a Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush.
Karen at Thrifty Mommy has a neat Disney book give-a-way (and a blog party going on!) perfect for kids.
Pregnancy and Baby’s got a slick Baby Sign language book contest happening. If you win, you can talk to your babe, before he can speak… how fun is that?
The Celebrity Cafe emailed me to let me know they had a ton of giveaways for ya'll to enter. Ready for them:
Enter to win
$100 Amazon Gift Certificate, which is perfect for holidays coming up or birthdays. Or try your hand at an $100 Amex Gift Card.
Like money? Celebrity Cafe is giving away $100 Direct to your Paypal. Win one of five copies of The Sickhouse or Sands of Oblivion. They've also got five copies Atonement and Love in the Time of Cholera. There are a bunch more giveaways if you head over to the site you can win a ton of stuff.
(there will be more giveaways)
Labels: giveaways
Giveaways for March
Christine over at From Dates to Diapers is giving away a nesting pillow visit the site and let her know which design is your favorite.
Fantasy Book Critic loves giving away books and this week they are giving away 5 copies of Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow.
Camy-Loft always has at least two different book giveaways a week, so check them out. Right now she's giving away 5 boxes of books. I'd find out more info if I were you.
Randy Alcorn is giving away 3 copies of his book, Heaven for Kids
Cara's Musings truffles by the sea and 1/2 of truffles. Count me in! Yum!
Over at the Disney blog they are giving away a copy of the 101 Dalmations DVD.
Screen Rant is giving away 3 copies of No Country for Old Men.
Girls Just Reading is giving away Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult.
Mommy Doodles has four giveaways going on. Enter to win free stickers, cash bag, lunchbox giveaway or go mitts.
Healthy living and organic products has two contests, you can win Big Acres Barbeque Set! or a John Kelly Tower of Chocolate Covered Fudge!, which I totally want.
Kit Wilkinson is giving away A Soldier's Family.
More giveaways coming up. Don't forget if you have one let me know in comments or email me at homemom3@gmail.com
Fantasy Book Critic loves giving away books and this week they are giving away 5 copies of Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow.
Camy-Loft always has at least two different book giveaways a week, so check them out. Right now she's giving away 5 boxes of books. I'd find out more info if I were you.
Randy Alcorn is giving away 3 copies of his book, Heaven for Kids
Cara's Musings truffles by the sea and 1/2 of truffles. Count me in! Yum!
Over at the Disney blog they are giving away a copy of the 101 Dalmations DVD.
Screen Rant is giving away 3 copies of No Country for Old Men.
Girls Just Reading is giving away Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult.
Mommy Doodles has four giveaways going on. Enter to win free stickers, cash bag, lunchbox giveaway or go mitts.
Healthy living and organic products has two contests, you can win Big Acres Barbeque Set! or a John Kelly Tower of Chocolate Covered Fudge!, which I totally want.
Kit Wilkinson is giving away A Soldier's Family.
More giveaways coming up. Don't forget if you have one let me know in comments or email me at homemom3@gmail.com
Labels: book giveaways, cash giveaways, dvd giveaways, march giveaways
In the House
What's going on in the house today? Well let's see, BabyGirl has been writing her alphabet and making up little things that go with each letter. For instance we came up with this:
To make a b: A tall daddy with a big butt. A d is the opposite side, a tall daddy with a big belly.
She was doing a "c" today and said it's a candy cane goes down and comes back up.
Myself, I've been reading the paper and blogging, not to mention cleaning. Cleaning is doing laundry, quickly sprucing already clean rooms, doing the dishes and folding laundry. I hate laundry.
Little A, aka Buddy, learned that he can place his finger on his little puffs (snacks) and they launch into the air. Needless to say, I"m about to clean yet another mess. Oh, his birthday is Friday. Can ya believe it's already been a year?
To make a b: A tall daddy with a big butt. A d is the opposite side, a tall daddy with a big belly.
She was doing a "c" today and said it's a candy cane goes down and comes back up.
Myself, I've been reading the paper and blogging, not to mention cleaning. Cleaning is doing laundry, quickly sprucing already clean rooms, doing the dishes and folding laundry. I hate laundry.
Little A, aka Buddy, learned that he can place his finger on his little puffs (snacks) and they launch into the air. Needless to say, I"m about to clean yet another mess. Oh, his birthday is Friday. Can ya believe it's already been a year?
Labels: alphabet, birthday, cleaning
How Smart Are You?
I found this over at Pensieve and had to take part. Ikk, I did not do so well. Click the image and see how well you did and come back here and tell me.
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Labels: meme
Jonas Brothers in Breakfast Break Commericial
Remember the Breakfast Breaks I talked about last month? It seems they have their commercial ready and the Jonas Brothers are in it. Hurry over to watch. My girls are going to freak!
Breakfast Breaks with Jonas Brothers
Breakfast Breaks with Jonas Brothers
Labels: breakfast breaks, jonas brothers, jonas brothers commercial
March Giveaways (Thursdays)
Peek A Boo Picks is giving away clip holders from RibbiesClippies.com. Check out their selection of holders then leave us a comment telling us which of the five styles you would choose.
It's the last day to sign up for the Mums giveaways hurry and sign up. Items such as a Kaboost, Gift Certificates, Natural Pod toys, two mystery prizes and more.
Win a Little Einstein's dvd at Absolutely Bananas.
The Mom Blog Network is giving away a copy of Your Pregnancy Week By Week by Glade Curtis, MD, MPH and Judith Schuler, MS.
Adventures in Babywearing is giving away a $20 Gift Certificate to KimzKreations Baby Slings.
Kidazy is giving away $100 Toys R Us Gift certificate, hurry on over to win.
Each Note Secure is giving away a couple copies of Encyclopedia Asthmatica
Over at Oh, Hey What's up they are giving away a very cute Easter Basket filled with yummy goodies. Yes, I mean chocolate.
Film School Rejects is giving away a copy of Mrs. Doubtfire but you'll need to unmask the masked man.
Kailani is giving away $300 gc to Mommytags.
Keep a watch out I have a bunch of giveaways tonight.
It's the last day to sign up for the Mums giveaways hurry and sign up. Items such as a Kaboost, Gift Certificates, Natural Pod toys, two mystery prizes and more.
Win a Little Einstein's dvd at Absolutely Bananas.
The Mom Blog Network is giving away a copy of Your Pregnancy Week By Week by Glade Curtis, MD, MPH and Judith Schuler, MS.
Adventures in Babywearing is giving away a $20 Gift Certificate to KimzKreations Baby Slings.
Kidazy is giving away $100 Toys R Us Gift certificate, hurry on over to win.
Each Note Secure is giving away a couple copies of Encyclopedia Asthmatica
Over at Oh, Hey What's up they are giving away a very cute Easter Basket filled with yummy goodies. Yes, I mean chocolate.
Film School Rejects is giving away a copy of Mrs. Doubtfire but you'll need to unmask the masked man.
Kailani is giving away $300 gc to Mommytags.
Keep a watch out I have a bunch of giveaways tonight.
Labels: amazonunbox movies, books, DVD, gift certificates, march giveaways, toys
Wordless Wednesday #34
(Taken by Sis-in-law)
The cousins will be here soon.
For more Wordless Wednesday participants please visit 5 Minutes for Mom.
Labels: wordless wednesday
March Giveaways (Tuesday)
With the last bit of snow melting away some are preparing for the summer and Christine over at From Dates to Diapers is giving away a personalized beach towel from Pigtails and Polkadots. Head over and check out their towels and leave a comment for Christine telling her which one you'd like.
Kailani has a few giveaways over at Island Life Review and of course she even lists others, so don't forget to look around her site. First up is a pair of BabyLegs and a pacifier clip from Bluezoo Boutique. Let her know which one you like. But don't forget to sign up to win your little kiddie a Little Einsteins Race for Space DVD to win this you must let her know which character is your favorite.
Bionic Beauty is giving away a Diana B gift set, there will be two winners and each will get the full size body wash and body lotion. The deadline is March 14th.
I'm not sure what the dvd is but there is a picture of Clifford, but Movie Mom is having a free dvd giveaway, so hurry and enter, you'll have to email to win.
Film Gecko is giving aways a copy of 101 Dalmatians: 2-Disc Platinum Edition.
My Mom Shops is giving away a New Mom Basket from Red Wagon, with items such as New Parent Apology Cards," "Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay," "Eats, Poops & Leaves," and "The Mom Mood Monitor." All this comes bundled inside a white wicker wagon.
Enter the fun quiz and subscribe to Southern Mamas and win a Conversation Bird from GiftsDefine.
Don't forget to visit Prizey blog for more contests.
Kailani has a few giveaways over at Island Life Review and of course she even lists others, so don't forget to look around her site. First up is a pair of BabyLegs and a pacifier clip from Bluezoo Boutique. Let her know which one you like. But don't forget to sign up to win your little kiddie a Little Einsteins Race for Space DVD to win this you must let her know which character is your favorite.
Bionic Beauty is giving away a Diana B gift set, there will be two winners and each will get the full size body wash and body lotion. The deadline is March 14th.
I'm not sure what the dvd is but there is a picture of Clifford, but Movie Mom is having a free dvd giveaway, so hurry and enter, you'll have to email to win.
Film Gecko is giving aways a copy of 101 Dalmatians: 2-Disc Platinum Edition.
My Mom Shops is giving away a New Mom Basket from Red Wagon, with items such as New Parent Apology Cards," "Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay," "Eats, Poops & Leaves," and "The Mom Mood Monitor." All this comes bundled inside a white wicker wagon.
Enter the fun quiz and subscribe to Southern Mamas and win a Conversation Bird from GiftsDefine.
Don't forget to visit Prizey blog for more contests.
Labels: 101 Dalmations, beauty giveaway, bluezoo boutique giveaway, body lotion, body wash, DVD, Einstein giveaway, personalized towel
Book MeMe
I got this meme from Fiction Scribe and thought ya'll would enjoy it. Lets see what everyone grabs up.
The meme:
Here are the rules:
1. Pick up the nearest book ( of at least 123 pages).
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the next three sentences.
5. Tag five people.
My example I used on FictionScribe:
She shut her eyes and crooned,”Oh yes. Yes, yes, yes…”
“Mama,” said Phoebe in a warning tone.
(Ralphie’s Wives by Christine Rimmer)
Tag: Angela (Divapalooza) Gayla (MomGadget) Debbie (WatchingHeros) Wendy P (emoms) Jo (lifewithheathens)
The meme:
Here are the rules:
1. Pick up the nearest book ( of at least 123 pages).
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the next three sentences.
5. Tag five people.
My example I used on FictionScribe:
She shut her eyes and crooned,”Oh yes. Yes, yes, yes…”
“Mama,” said Phoebe in a warning tone.
(Ralphie’s Wives by Christine Rimmer)
Tag: Angela (Divapalooza) Gayla (MomGadget) Debbie (WatchingHeros) Wendy P (emoms) Jo (lifewithheathens)
Secrets to Your Weaning Success
I just posted at Babylune that I'm trying to wean my youngest before his first birthday in less than two weeks. What are the secrets to your success?
10 years ago they had a pill that helped dry it all up, but that's gone now and any time I've ever tried I always end up getting sick or mastitus. I'd love your tips, comment here or the link above on weaning.
Thanks everyone!
10 years ago they had a pill that helped dry it all up, but that's gone now and any time I've ever tried I always end up getting sick or mastitus. I'd love your tips, comment here or the link above on weaning.
Thanks everyone!
Labels: breastfeeding, weaning
