My New Year's Resolutions for 2011

I can't believe today is the last day of 2010! What an amazing year 2010 has been! We have been so blessed this year and I'm hoping 2011 has just as many blessings for us! I don't normally do resolutions but this year I do have quite a few things that I would like to change so I decided to make a list! Here it is!!

1. Lose at least 10lbs!! This year I went on a birth control pill that made me gain some weight! I can't blame it all on the birth control...I've been horrible about eating junk food! I'm talking cookies, candy, chocolate..all junk!! I would really just like to get it better shape and lose about 10lbs so I can feel good about myself again. I plan on working out more and cutting WAY back on the junk food! I wanna feel sexy again!!
2. Worry less, pray more. I don't sleep well at night because I'm such a worry wart! I always have something on my mind that I'm worried about. Its exhausting, yet it keeps me up at night. This coming year I need to give my worries to God and let him take care of them, instead of holding on to them myself. He is in control and he can take care of all my needs.
3. Be More Intimate with my Husband. My sex drive has struggled TONS since having Noah and even more when I changed birth control. Now that I am not on birth control anymore and Noah is nearly 2, I don't really have any more excuses. I miss being intimate with my husband but I know its my own fault we aren't more initimate. My goal is to take more time to spend with him (even if that means less blogging) and make more of an effort on my part to be with him more intimately.
4. Spend More Time with Family. I'll admit it. I'm an online junkie. Between blogging, facebook, Babycenter, and school work I am on the computer A LOT! So another one of my resolutions is to stay off the computer a bit more and spend that time with Noah and Brian. This doesn't mean I am going to disappear. I just am going to use naptime and bedtime for the computer, but when Noah's up I'm not going to get on the computer at all.
5. Do good in school! This is my goal for every quarter,but this last big quarter I'd really like to make all A's. I have a good GPA but there's always room for improvement :)

I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed New Year's and a very blessed 2011!! 

New You 2011! Weight Loss Support Linky! Coming January 6th!

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Sippy Cups and Cloth Bums and myself are hosting a brand spanking new link-up!!

It's to help give support to fellow mothers (or anyone really) who are struggling to lose weight and/or to get in shape. It will be a weekly link-up that will take place on Thursday's. The linky will be live on our blogs the night before (Wednesday).

Each week we encourage you to make a blog post and include the New You 2011 button about what you did the previous week. This can include but not limited to: pounds lost, food you ate, exercise, goals, healthy eating questions, etc.

You do not have to have a blog to participate, feel free to leave us a comment on that week's New You 2011 thread with your pounds lost, etc.

We look forward to seeing you for the big kick out celebration on January 6th!

The first week it will be a get to know you type thing.

So get ready!

Purex Complete Crystals Softener Review and Giveaway! 3 Winners! ***CLOSED***

I have recently become a Purex Insider! What is that, you ask? Well, as a Purex Insider I get to give you the scoop on the latest and greatest from Purex!! The newest product from  Purex is their Complete Crystals Softners! Purex Complete Softners is like nothing you've ever seen before! Its not your typical fabric softer and I get to tell you all about it!!

About Purex Complete Crystals Softner

Did you know that most traditional liquid fabric softeners are oil based? That means they work by coating your laundry in oil! Which also means this creates an oily residue over time, which also allows dirth and other junk to stick to your clothes! Yuck! Purex Complete Crystals Softeners are 92% natural and NOT oil-based! They don't coat your laundry, they penetrate the fabric and infuse it with freshness that lasts for weeks, not days! That same oily residue can also cause your towels ability to absorb water and can make your children's sleepwear less safe!  Purex Complete Crystals Softener is the first major fabric that is 100% safe to use on your children's pajamas by not impairing the flame retardant qualities of their sleepwear!

Here are some other great things about Purex Complete Crystals:

My Review

I don't usually use softener in my wash because I hate those oily stains that is usually left behind! So usually I just throw a dryer sheet in the dryer and thats my way of "softening" my clothes. I was a bit skeptical of these crystals, but I gave them a try anyway! To my great suprise, there were no stains on any of my clothes and they all smelled so good! I wore a shirt today that game from a load I used the crystals on and I could smell the fresh scent all day long! It was so nice! My clothes feel fresh and have no yucky stains, and have a wonderful smell! I am so pleased with this new form of softener and went to Walmart yesterday and bought a full sized bottle!

Buy It!

Purex Complete Crystals Softeners are now available at Walmart stores around the US and will be available at other retailers starting in January and February!

Win It!

As a Purex Insider I get to give away a coupon for a FREE full size bottle of Purex Complete Crystals Softener to THREE (3) lucky followers!

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Giveaway will end January 15th, 2010 at 11:59PM EST! The winners will be chosen by random.org and emailed! The winners will have 24 hours to respond to the email or another winner will be chosen! The giveaway is open to US only!

Talk About Me Tuesday- Coming Soon!

Talk about Me Tuesday is another fun thing I want to do starting in 2011. I am going to be back in school full time starting next week so I will be crazy busy! But I don't want my blog to suffer. So to give me a little bit of a break from blou are interested gging and to feature some really awesome blogs I am going to start Talk About Me Tuesday!

Basically every Tuesday I am going to feature a different blogger! Any family friendly blogs are welcome!

If you want to be featured one Tuesday then all you have to do is email me at mommyferg02@gmail.com with the subject as "Talk About Me Tuesday" and answer the following questions! Also leave me your blog button code so I can post that as well!

1. What's your name?
2. Tell me a bit about yourself and your family.
3. What's the name and link to your blog?
4. What is your blog about/What do you like to write about in your blog?
5. What inspired you to start a blog?
6. Do you have any blogging pet peeves?
7. Do you have any big goals for your blog?
8. What are some of your favorite blogs to read?

Affordable Tools for the Man in Your Life (or you!) -Husky Tools Review

Now, I'm not a tool user. I can barely use a screwdriver! So when I was given the opportunity to review Husky Tools, I knew it would be my husband doing the reviewing. I can say I have used this tool once (yay me!) but most of this review is from the mouth of my husband, Brian.

Husky Tools are sold at Home Depot and are great, affordable tools for any household! They make life a little bit easier for everyone and the best part about it is they are guaranteed forever!!

We received the Husky 48-piece Tri-Grip Screwdriver Set to review. This set includes a tri-grip driver, extension bar, 14 sockets, and 32 screwdriver bits. This item sells for only about $10 at Home Depot! And let me tell you, my husband has used this on almost every part of the house! Anything that needs tightening, loosened, or fixed, he could do it with this tool! He tells me it is a great household tool that is easy enough for almost anyone to use. You can use it for so many different projects. I know he loves it, because like I said, he uses it all the time! He told me the only thing he would change about it isthat he'd like for the tip to be more magnetic. But other than that, its a big hit!!

If your looking for a birthday gift or just something sweet to get the man in your life I highly suggest a Husky Tool!!

One Month Free Ad Space Giveaway!! Plus 50% off! (2 Winners!) ***CLOSED***

So starting in January I am going to be providing some space on my blog for sponsors to advertise! That is why yesterday I posted a Media Kit for sponsors to get a feel for what this blog is about and what my stats are, etc. To kick off this new part of my blog, I am going to do a giveaway!

There will be two winners! The winners will receive a 125x125 button placed on the top of my blog (above the About Me section) for a whole month, for FREE! The button can advertise a blog, etsy shop, online store, or any business or company! It MUST be family friendly and I must approve the button before I post it!!

Also, for the duration of this giveaway, I am also offering 50% off on my prices for advertising! These are some LOW prices! So be sure to take advantage of this while you can!

Buy It!

Please email me at mommyferg02@gmail.com for my price list!

Win It!

Win a month of free ad space in the form of a 125x125 button! There will be two (2) winners!!

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Giveaway will end Saturday, January 15th at 11:59PM EST! The winners will be chosen by random.org and emailed. The winners have 24 hours to respond to the email or another winner will be chosen! Giveaway is open worldwide!

Tiny Tush Elite One-Size Pocket Diaper Review & Giveaway!***CLOSED***

I remember being told not to long ago that I needed to try the Tiny Tush Elite One-Size diaper for my skinny guy. So when I was given the opportunity to review this diaper, I was so excited! I've been using the Tiny Tush Elite OS for about two weeks now, and I am so impressed! Here's my review!

About the Tiny Tush Elite One-Size Pocket Diaper
Tiny Tush was created by Charlene Foster. Tiny Tush is a family-owned business and the diapers are made in the USA! Tiny Tush is dedicated to providing the highest quality products at an affordable price. Plus they offer a 90 money back guarantee on new products and a 30 return policy on used products!

The Tiny Tush Elite One-Size:

• has a reverse envelope pocket opening in the rear of the diaper which prevents stool from getting caught under the flap, making cleanup much easier
• available in snap or aplix
• outer material is PUL and inner material is a non-piling polyester micro-fleece
• designed to fit babies from 7 to 35lbs with 4 rows of snaps for increased adjustability

My Review

I received the Tiny Tush Elite in Saturn Blue. I love the color! The diaper came with two inserts, an extra long one which I was very impressed with, and a smaller one for a newborn or for added absorbancy.

I also really loved how soft it was!

So I tried it on Noah and I LOVE how high the rise is! Usually I have to hike up the diaper to his belly so that it doesn't leak out of the legs, but with the Tiny Tush Elite I don't have to do that! And I was even able to put it on the medium setting, still have a high rise, and no gaps in the legs! I was super thrilled by this!

bum shot!

These pictures of Noah are actually on the largest setting and, as you can see, I still got a great fit! When it was time to wash all I did was pull out the insert and throw it in the wash with my other diapers. Another great perk is the fleece inner material is still just as soft as the very first time I washed it!

The true test was today when I put Noah in it for a nap...no leaks whatsoever! Very awesome!!

I REALLY love this diaper! Its is very well made, with great inserts and is truly a one-size diaper! I would highly recommend it to anyone! Whether you have a newborn, crawler, toddler, skinny, or chunky baby, this diaper will work for you!!

Buy It!

Find the Elite and other great Tiny Tush products at http://www.tinytush.com/ or check here for your local retailer!

Win It!

Tiny Tush is allowing me to give away one Tiny Tush Elite One-Size diaper to one(1) lucky follower in their choice of color and closure!

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Giveaway will end Friday, January 14, 2011 at 11:59PM EST. The winner will be chosen by random.org and emailed. The winner will have 24 hours to respond to the email or another winner will be chosen. Please be honest and do the entries you said you did. I will check!! Giveaway is up to US residents, ages 18 and up only!

Media Kit

Thank you for showing interest in working with me. I am a mother of two boys, Noah (2) and Isaac (14 months). I am a stay-at-home mom. I cloth diaper my son and am always on the lookout for more natural, eco-friendly ways to live our lives. I am married to my husband, Brian, and we also have a dog and a cat. I enjoy reviewing new products for every member of my family and one of my favorite things to do is write about our life and the new things we try in my blog.

My Readers

My readers consist of mostly mothers and fathers. Also, some other readers include grandparents or newlyweds who are preparing to be parents. My readers are interested in products and services that will make their lives a little bit easier or save them money. They also love to hear about great products for their children or grandchildren. A lot of my readers are also interested in natural, eco-friendly products for their home and health. Although a lot of my readers are mothers and women, they also love a good review by my husband or for the man or boy in their family. If you are interested in setting up a product review with me, please contact me for further details

Statistics

Here are my stats for the month of January 2013:

-3235 Google Friend Connect Followers

- 671 Email Subscribers

-3028 Unique Visits

- 5383 Facebook Fans

-3730 Twitter Followers

-1128 Google+ Followers

These statistics change often and usually increase. Please feel free to email me for current stats.



Please email me for advertising prices and option. My email address is mommyferg02@gmail.com . If you are interested in doing a review and/or giveaway also see my PR page for more information. I look forward to working with you in the future!

Winner!

The winner of the Earth Mama Angel Baby Baby Oil giveaway is comment #13

Kris said... 13 like EMAB fb (Kristine Syrjala)


Congrats Kris! You have been emailed!

Mom Blog Monday Blog Hop!

Are you a Mommy blogger? Do you blog about your kids? Do you blog about great things for Mommies? Do you wanna meet other Mom Bloggers?

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This blog hop is hosted by Sippy Cups and Cloth Bums, The Not-So-Secret Confessions of a First Time Mom , and Luxury Living Frugal Style!

Rules?

All we ask is that you follow Sippy Cups and Cloth Bums, The Not- So- Secret Confessions of a First Time Mom, and Luxury Living Frugal Style.We are the first three on the linky!Then follow spot #4 which is the featured blog! Be sure to leave us a comment so we can follow you back!

We would LOVE it if you'd grab our button and put it somewhere on your blog or in a blog post! This would help us spread the word. However, you aren't required to.

Each week we will randomly select one blog to be the featured blog and to take the #4 spot!

This weeks Featured Blog is...

It's ALL Good In Mommyhood

I am on a never-ending quest to find the balance between "Frazzled Mommy" and "Domestic Goddess".
My blog is a collection of humorous stories, easy recipes and fun tips N' tricks from a busy Mommy of four. Visit me for a laugh and a peek inside my daily circus.
I also have an entire page dedicated to traveling to Walt Disney World. I have been over thirty times in my life. My Disney page is loaded with sanity savers, money savers and everything any parent needs to know before they embark on the family adventure of a lifetime!

Sunday Hops!

A Perfect Day!

Today has been absolutely perfect! Noah loved his presents and was a sweetheart! We had such a fun day relaxing and enjoying our day together! And to top it all off, it is snowing here in Georgia tonight!! I haven't seen a white Christmas since I moved from New York over 13 years ago! It is amazing! I hope your day has been just as perfect! Here's some pictures from our Christmas!!

Merry Christmas!!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! Ya'll are amazing followers and I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow with wonderful family!!

Let the fun begin!

I'm so excited for Christmas this year! I guess because Noah is a little older and I can't wait to see his face on Christmas morning!!

The next few days are going to be very busy baking and cleaning and getting together with family! Tonight we are having our Christmas dinner at Brian's dad and stepmoms house with that side of the family. Tomorrow my parents and sisters are coming up for the day to have dinner with us, exchange gifts, and go to Christmas eve service with us! I'm cooking a ham! I'm nervous because I've only cooked a ham one other time, but my mommy will be there to help if need be haha!

Then Christmas day we'll open presents and then go visit Brian's mom!

I may be scarce the next few days, as I'm sure you will be too! But be sure to enter the iCaught Santa giveaway and the Earth Mama Angel Baby giveaway before you get off today! Icaught Santa ends tonight and EMAB ends the 26th!! I have some really cool giveaways coming up too, including some cloth diapers!! So be sure to check back soon! Merry Christmas!!

Night One!

In the toddler bed!! Noah went to bed in his new big boy bed about 30 minutes ago. Big crying fit at first, then I went in and sang to him and calmed him down. Now he's just sitting in the bed..whining off and on. Hopefully he falls asleep soon. I am so glad I have a video monitor so I can see what he's doing without actually looking in!!

I'll let you know how it goes! Wish us luck and say a prayer!!

Wordless Wednesday! Our Christmas Card from Shutterfly!

Stride Everyday Panties Review & Giveaway! ***CLOSED****

Stride Everyday Panties for Women provides light leak protection so you can say goodbye to panty liners!!

I don't know about you, but since I've been pregnant and given birth my bladder is NOT the same! I have actually been diagnosed with overactive bladder so leaks are nothing new for me! I was so excited to discover Stride Panties and had to try some out for myself!

About Stride Everyday Panties for Women

Stride panties are made using OQUOS technology. OQUOS technology wicks away moisture 8 times better than cotton and will continue to provide protection for up to 100 washes!

You can decide exactly what your Stride is here by taking a simple 3 question quiz! You'll be able to find out exactly what you need for the exact protection you need! There are five different styles to choose from!

My Review

I received the Seamless style of panties which, according to the website, has no visible pantylines, and just the right amount of spandex to give a comfortable, secure fit. So after washing them, I tried them on. They fit very well. I was a bit worried about the little insert in the crotch because I thought it might be bulky and uncomfortable, but it wasn't uncomfortable at all! I could barely tell it was even there. Not only were they comfortable but they gave great leak protection! I tried them with my pocketless jeans and am also pleased to say they are definately seamless and show no panty lines!!

I also REALLY loved the quiz on the website. It helped me decide which kind and style I needed for me!!

Buy It!

Check here for a retailer near you!

Win It!

Stride Everyday Panties is letting me give away one pair of panties in the winners choice of style!

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This giveaway will end January 7th, 2010 at 11:59pm EST! The winner will be chosen by random.org and emailed. The winner will have 24 hours to respond to the email or another winner will be chosen.

I hate myself right now :((

I knew I had gained weight! And I put a lot of blame on the birth control I was taking! But I didn't know it was this bad!! :(( I could seriously cry looking at these pictures! January 1st I am going to be dieting and working out hardcore to lose this weight and get in shape!!

Last year::

This year:

I'm so sad!! :(((( I need to get in some serious shape! Starting January 1st!! Ya'll help hold me accountable to that to!

Decisions, Decisions

Noah is growing up. FAST! And with that comes all these new milestones. First the toddler bed is coming and then potty training. I'm having a hard time trying to figure out when is the right time to start potty training. I have about 30 diapers in my stash and its takes me 3 full days to go through all of those...sometimes not even all of them! So thats less than 10 dipes a day. He doesn't pee near as often as he used to, but he doesn't show much interest in going potty in his potty either. He used to tell me when he pooped in his diaper but now he rarely does that too.

So I'm debating on de-stashing my diaper stash and getting some training pants to try. But Idk. I've heard so many things about potty training to early or waiting on their cues. Its all so hard! I definately think its time for less diapers, which makes me sad, but when is the right time to really start potty training?

Oh the many decisions of mommyhood!! Thanks for letting me think out loud ya'll! Feel free to chime in with any thoughts! :)

Mom Blog Monday Blog Hop!

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Rules?

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We would LOVE it if you'd grab our button and put it somewhere on your blog or in a blog post! This would help us spread the word. However, you aren't required to.

Each week we will randomly select one blog to be the featured blog and to take the #4 spot!

This weeks Featured Blog is...

Adventures of a First Time SAHM

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We have some Winners!!

The winner of the Little One Books giveaway is Comment #1!

Emily B said... 1 I follow and I'd choose:

- Baby Animals by Dorling Kindersley Publishing

- Farm Animals by Lucy Cousins

- Mommy Hugs by Anne Gutman

and

- Farm: Touch and Feel by DK Publishing

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The winner of the Carmex Sheer Tint Lip Balms is comment #24!
Lilac said... 24 I like Carmex on facebook.



Amanda Nordman

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Winners have been emailed!!!

Skin MD Natural Review & Giveaway! ***CLOSED***

In these winter months my skin gets so dry! Especially my hands! I also have psoriasis so my skin is always dry..so in the winter months its almost unbearable! When I was given the opportunity to review Skin MD Natural I jumped on it!

About Skin MD Natural

The Skin MD Natural website has some awesome information on how it works and why it does what it does! Here's a little tidbit from the website!

Shielding lotion is a new scientific approach to dry skin care based on improving the skin's natural functions. Shampoos, antibacterial soaps, cosmetics, fragrances, colorants and other irritants bombard and penetrate the skin. These harsh chemicals and irritants can break down the skin's natural protective ability. Some strip away moisture, while others lodge in the pores where they cause irritation and other negative reactions.
Skin MD Natural™ is a state-of-the-art shielding lotion designed to duplicate the skin's own protective barrier helping to protect skin against damaging irritants while providing hours of non-greasy moisture. This makes Skin MD Natural the ideal choice for dry skin treatment over other lotions for dry skin.
Conventional dry skin lotions don't protect against the causes of dry skin and have only one basic goal – to make up for the moisture that our bodies are losing by adding an artificial source of moisture. Replace your old dry skin lotion with Skin MD Natural lotion for naturally healthy skin.

To make it even better, Skin MD is eco-friendly! It is made in the US using solar power energy and is not tested on animals!

Oh and it has SPF 15!!

My Review

When I heard that this lotion was determatologist recommended for dry skin, eczema, and psoriasis, I'll admit I was skeptical. I've been through my share of lotions to help relieve my psoriasis. But I was excited to try it. I've been using it for almost a month now and I really like it! Its not greasy and its super soft and immediately I feel relief to my skin! My hands get so dry in the winter that they burn and this lotion takes away the burn instantly and keeps it away! My hands finally have relief! The lotion is a bit thin for my liking, I usually like a thicker type lotion, but since it makes my hands feel so good I can easily overlook that! And the fact that it is a shielding lotion reasurres me that my hands are protected when I'm out in the cold or inside washing dishes!

Although the price is a bit higher than I'd usually spend, I love the relief I feel from this lotion and will probably consider buying another bottle once I run out of this one!!

Buy It

http://www.skinmdnatural.com/

Win It!

Skin MD Natural is graciously giving away one (1) 4oz bottle of Skin MD Natural lotion, just like I received, to one lucky follower!!



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This giveaway will end Saturday, January 1st at 11:59 pm EST! Winner will be chosen by random.org and emailed! Winner will have 24 hours to respond to the email, or another winner will be chosen. Giveaway is open to US and Canada!

Another Big Milestone for my Noah Bear!

So Noah will be 20 months next week! He's growing up so fast and I cannot believe he is in his last few months of being a one year old! :( Makes me sad, but I am so proud of him! He's a beautiful, friendly, loving little guy that makes me smile every day!

Now I'm sure you heard about drop-down cribs being outlawed recently, and thats what we have! So we decided no better time than the present to get him in a toddler bed. We had a small twin bed we thought might work, but its a little too high for my liking! So today I am toddler bed shopping! Walmart harldy carries any in store so I'm looking online. I'm hoping to get one ordered today and have it shipped by or near Christmas! I think he'll do good in a toddler bed. Everyone tells me its hard the first few nights but it soon gets better! I'm excited and nervous , but I think it'll be a good thing!

Tell me, when did you switch your toddler to a toddler bed, and what kind of bed do they have? Like it, hate it, love it? Give me your input!!

iCaught Santa.com Review & Giveaway! - 5 winners!! ***CLOSED***

What if you could stay up all night and catch Santa in the act?? Well now you can!!

With icaughtSanta.com you can create a memorable photo with Santa at your own house! Imagine the look of suprise and wonder your kiddos will have when they see that Santa has been at their house!!

All it takes is 3 simple steps and then you can print it as proof to your kiddos that the big man was really there, email it to others, or share on facebook! Or it can be a great last minute gift idea for anyone with kids!!

My review

This is SO cute and so realistic looking! It really is only 3 simple steps and super easy steps too! I love this idea and although Noah is a bit young to understand Santa, I can imagine how excited he would be at 5 or 6 or even older to see that Santa was at our house! Even without a free code, its very affordable and well worth the money to see your little one so excited!! Take a look at our picture of Santa at our house!

Buy It!

icaughtsanta.com

Use Code: NotSoSecret for 25% off!!

Win It!

I get to give away 5 coupon codes to 5 lucky followers for a free iCaught Santa photo!!

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Some Holiday Fun For Mommy and Daddy! (Adult Content)

Warning! This blog post is for adult eyes only! So if there are kiddos in the room , read later!!

So once you become a parent, everything is about your child. Your schedule pretty much revolves around that new baby. And after going through pregnancy and childbirth, sex is the last thing on your mind! At least it was for me! It took me a while to really even want to try it and even after that I am just now seriously getting my sex drive back and really WANTING to have sex!

Well I have recently learned about this amazing company called Eden Fantasys! They are here to help spice up your sex life, whether its after a new baby or just for some added fun in the bedroom! Eden fantasies carries everything you need to spice up your sex life! From Love Games, to Oils and Lotions, to Costumes for Role Playing; they've got what you want and need!

Sex fun and romance does not have to slow down after baby! It can be hard getting back in the swing of things, but with a little mommy, daddy time and some help from Eden Fantasies, your on your way to having some amazing fun!!

Wordless Wednesday! (sorta)

We chopped off all of Noah's soft, beautiful hair and went for a "older" look! Haha!!

Mohawk Baby!!!



Hallmark Recordable Books Review & Giveaway! *CLOSED*

I saw a commercial on Hallmark Recordable Books and thought it was a perfect idea! If you have relatives who don't live near you, or a spouse overseas, this is perfect! Your family member can be close to your child and read to your child without really being there! And even if you don't have far away family, this is a great personalized gift for any child!

Hallmark has a collection of 15 recordable books, and 3 are Christmas books! The Christmas books include: "The Night Before Christmas", "Frosty The Snowman" and "The Very First Christmas".

My Review

I received the book "The Night Before Christmas" to review. I haven't read it to Noah yet, but I have recorded the story, so I wanted to go ahead and give you my review. After figuring out how to actually record the story, it was really easy! It has a recorded voice that prompts you to do what you have to and its really all a matter of pressing a button! It  only took me about 10 minutes to record the story and like I said, its super easy! The story is the original one and the pictures are beautiful! This book will definately be a Christmas tradition for years to come! I love it!

Buy It!

You can purchase these books at your local Hallmark Gold Crown Store

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Hallmark is offering one lucky follower a recordable book("The Night Before Christmas") of their own!

( This will be a short giveaway so the winner can get their book in time for Christmas!)

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Some Sweet Cloth Diaper Giveaways!!

So since I didn't have to get up for school this morning and have nothing that HAS to be done, I've been sitting in my recliner next to our fireplace entering cloth diaper giveaways all morning! haha! But they are super awesome, so I had to share with my super awesome followers!!

Crunchy Beach Mama is giving away a BabyLegs prize pack!! Ends 12/21! She is also giving some Christmas Babylegs away on her Facebook! But you only have until this evening to enter! So hurry over there!

Mommy Is Green is giving away a My Baby's Green All In One Cloth Diaper! Ends 12/16

The Cheap and Choosy has some really awesome cloth diaper giveaways going on right now! Including a Kawaii One Size Diaper which I really hope I win because I have been wanting to try a Kawaii for a while now! It ends tomorrow, Dec 15th but there are tons more on her blog so check it out!!

Winner!

Congrats to comment #35! You are the winner of the Luminess Air Eye Kit giveaway! I have emailed you and you have 24 hours to respond :)

Lindsay- Cloth diapering momma of 2 said... 35 I entered the MFC Event Day 1-5!

All Done! (For Now)

So despite being up all night with a sick toddler with the stomach bug, and not feeling so great myself , I took my last two finals today and I'm done with school for three full weeks! I am soooo excited for a nice break! Christmas is in a week and a half and then New Year's eve and hubby's birthday! It's going to be a great 3 weeks!

Hopefully I'll have lots of time to do some blogging and be on the lookout for some more great reviews/giveaways coming during these next 3 weeks! I have some great ones lined up so be sure to check back! ;)

Mom Blog Monday Blog Hop!

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Rules?

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Let's Not Forget What Christmas is REALLY About!

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but it can also be a very bitter time for people. Everyone is in a rush to find that perfect gift and get it on sale and get it before Christmas. People start to get so caught up in it that they get frustrated and mean and just plain bitter. I just want to give everyone, including myself, a little reminder of what Christmas is really about!

This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"--which means, "God with us."
When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.

Matthew 1

Our King came to the earth as a little baby to save the world. Christmas is the celebration of his birthday. Jesus IS the reason for the season!  He is the gift to us! So this season try to remember to be thankful for the greatest gift of all! Be thankful for that gift who has provided you with your family, with your children, with your life!

Merry Christmas!!

Earth Mama Baby Angel Organics - Angel Baby Oil Review and Giveaway! ***CLOSED***

What is more comforting to a baby than a massage from mommy?

I am so excited to do a review with Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics! They provide childbirth, pregnancy, and baby products! They are 100% toxin-free and use the highest-quality, certified-organic or organically grown herbs for a lot of their products!

About Angel Baby Oil

Angel Baby Oil is made from a grape seed oil blend that has no nut oils and is toxin free. It is infused with a calming organic chamomile and moisturizing organic calendula and grape seed oil. It has no artificial preservatives and no artificial fragrances or dyes.

My Review

So Noah is a little hard to get to sit still for a massage but when I finally did get him to after his bath he really enjoyed me rubbing his little legs and feet with this baby oil! It's super soft but not sticky like some oils. It doesn't have a scent so it won't bother little noses. It also moisturizes well too..without the yucky lotion feeling! Plus its really affordable!  I really liked the Angel Baby Oil and I definately recommend it for anyone with an infant. A baby massage is great as part of a bedtime routine and  this Angel Baby Oil will make it so much better!!

Buy It!

http://www.earthmamaangelbaby.com/

(right now you can get 25% off an I Love My Mama gift set! Perfect for a baby shower gift or new mama)

Win It!

Earth Mama Angel Baby is giving one lucky follower a bottle of Angel Baby Oil just like the one I received!

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I finally took some Stash Shots!

If you don't use cloth diapers you may think I'm weird and crazy! But if you do, you KNOW the importance of a stash shot! I don't have a bajillion cloth diapers like some mamas do. Only about 30 actually. And some are missing from this pic. But its still super cute to see the rainbow of fluff!!

Resolutions

Have you thought about your new year's resolutions yet? I have just one big one that I've really thought about. I REALLY want to lose about 15lbs and be in much better shape before we have another baby. And before bikini season! We have decided to wait on trying for #2 until at least the spring, and although that is a bit dissapointing for me, it does give me the opportunity to lose this extra weight I have! I've been talking to hubby about joining a gym or the YMCA. We were part of the Y in the town we lived in before and I was at a good weight and felt more motivated to work out. We went at least 4 days a week and it was great for both of us. But when we moved we quit going and I gained weight!

I also have a huge problem with the junk food! I'm a chocoholic big time! I love it! So thats another thing I want to get away from in the new year! Much LESS junk food!

So that's going to be my big resolution for 2011. Lose about 15lbs and get in shape! Feel free to share your resolutions! Or if you have any good healthy living tips let me hear em'!

Friday Hopping!

Welcome new followers! Please be sure to leave me a comment so I can follow you back! Have a great weekend!!

Help Us Win!!

So I LOVE doing giveaways for ya'll but now I need your help to help ME win something great! I entered Noah in a funny Santa picture contest and we have the chance to win a $500 gift card!! So I need your votes! This is the photo I submitted:

Just go HERE to vote. All you have to do is click on the thumbs up and your vote counts! You can vote once every 24 hours!!

And because ya'll are so great if you do this for me you can get two (2) extra entries in ANY of my current giveaways per days that you vote! Just put "voted for you in the photo contest ( and the date)" as your entry!

Thanks so much ya'll! 

Carmex Moisture Plus Sheer Pink and Sheer Peach Tint Lip Balm Review and Giveaway! ***CLOSED***

So if you didn't already know, I am part of an awesome group called the Carmex Blog Squad. I am able to review some of Carmex's products and give my honest opinion on them! I recently was given the opportunity to review the Carmex Moisture Plus Sheer Pink and Sheer Peach Tint Lip Balms. So here's my review!!

About Carmex Moisture Plus Sheer Tint Lip Balms

• Moisture Plus Tint Lip Balms give you a slight tint of pink or peach
• Includes vitamin E, aloe butter, shea butter, and avacodo butter to give your lips ultimate moisture
• Contains 15 SPF so your lips aren't damaged by the sun
• Not tested on animals!
• Can be worn over a lipstick or alone

My review!

So I love Carmex! Use the tubes all the time! It's the chapstick of choice around here! I was very anxious to try the Moisture Plus Sheer Pink and Peach Tint Lip Balms because I usually am not a color girl. The most I usually use is a clear lipgloss. Otherwise its just chapstick for me. But suprisingly I really liked the Tint Lip Balms! They are just slightly tinted so you don't get the full lipstick affect, but enough to make your lips shine a bit. It goes on smooth and soft like all of Carmex's products and stays on your lips for a pretty good while! Now I will admit, I'm still not much of a color girl, so I still use the chaptstick more than the Tint Lip Balms, but if your looking for something that will moisturize your lips and give you a bit of color, this is PERFECT!
I give it a 5 star rating!  My only criticism would be that Carmex should offer more color options because different people have different lip shades. But other than that, this product is great!!

*** These are great stocking stuffers!!

Buy It!

You can purchase any Carmex products at your local Walgreens or http://www.walgreens.com/

Win It!

Carmex is giving away one (1) Moisture Plus Sheer Pink and one (1) Moisture Plus Sheer Peach Tint Lip Balms to ONE lucky follower!

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Disclaimer: While I was given these products to review from Carmex, the opinions expressed on this review are my own and I was not paid for this review.

Wordless Wednesday! What Noah thought of Santa!

A Merry Fluffy Christmas Winners!!

First off, thank you so much each and every one of you for entering and supporting my blog! Ya'll are all awesome!

Here's the winners! They have been emailed and have 48 hours to respond! Sorry the pics are kinda blurry..I took them on my phone!

Day 1 - Comment #461 Stacy
I like Bippy Diapers on Facebook

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Day 2- Comment #188 Jessica
GFC follower and I am excited about the Applecheeks diaper
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Day 3 - Comment #235 MommyTrenches
i like you on FB
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Day 4 - Comment #38 girlforgotten81
I like sage diapers on fb
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Day 5- Comment #125 Toni George
I follow you on Twitter! @LillysMommy1023
 
 

 

Little One Books Review and Giveaway! ***CLOSED***

I was so excited to be able to do a review from Little One Books! I've heard nothing but great things about this company and I just had to find out myself! We were able to review the book "Merry Christmas, Curious George!" Noah is a big George fan so I was super excited to review this book!

About Little Ones Books

Little One Books was started by Joan McCoy and Barney Cohen. Little One Books only carries books, music, and video for children under the age of five. Joan and Barney created Little One Books to help parents make informed decisions about the vast amount of choices there are for children these days. And they personally select and review each item that Little One Books carries!! Now that's commitment!

Our Review

Well I first have to mention how nice they are over at Little One Books!  The customer service is awesome! Also I received my book super quick which is always nice! Especially if you're purchasing a book for a gift or something! I was so pleased! "Merry Christmas Curious George" is a wonderful book! We all know how curious George is and once again his curiousity brings him to another adventure! During his adventure he learns some important things about Christmas too! I give this book AND Little One's Books a 5 star rating!

And just cuz-- here's a picture of Daddy and Noah reading the book together! So sweet!

Buy It!

http://www.littleonebooks.com/

Win It!

The awesome people over at Little One Books are offering one lucky follower a $25 gift certificate to their site!

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