After Gavyn was born, I became extremely unhappy with my body. I was an unfortunate one who developed severe stretch marks, excess skin on my stomach, and sagging breasts. I knew without a doubt I wanted to have a tummy tuck as well as breast implants. It was a choice that didn’t take long to decide, but with the price of breast implants I wasn’t sure how it would ever occur. After … [Read more...]
Join Me For The #ChopInspiration Twitter Party with the National Pork Board
May 16, 2012 2 Comments
Join me on Thursday, May 17, 2012 (that’s tomorrow!) as I co-host the #ChopInspiration Twitter Party with many amazing bloggers and the fabulous hosts, The National Pork Board @AllAboutPork and The Motherhood @theMotherhood! We'll be talking about pork chops, recipes and of course there will be prizes! I hope you'll join me and the other co-hosts. Crystal, Simply Being Mommy Divina, Mom … [Read more...]
Chance at Winning $30,000 in the StriVectin Power to Change Campaign plus Free Trial Offer of StriVectin-SD
May 15, 2012 1 Comment
We are all going to age, it is part of life. It frightens me, which is why I have taken significant measures with my skin care regime. Over the past couple of months, I’ve been cleansing twice a day, using a moisturizer and applying an anti-wrinkle eye cream, so the dreaded crow’s feet (hopefully) stay away longer. My skin has improved dramatically, making me an incredibly happy mama. … [Read more...]
Depressed? There is Help…You Are Not Alone!
May 13, 2012 5 Comments
Ever had a feeling of sadness, unhappiness or like you just can’t cope? Unfortunately I have and it continued for a long and difficult 18 months. After Gavyn was born I was diagnosed with postpartum depression, yet declined treatment. I didn’t want to acknowledge I had anything wrong with me, until it was too late. My postpartum depression progressed into clinical depression; an … [Read more...]
Spiegel Has All The Lastest Style Trends for the New Season
May 10, 2012 11 Comments
I am no style guru, but I enjoy shopping for the latest style trends for the new season. Whether animal or floral prints are hot, popular colors such as tangerine is everywhere you turn, or metallic shimmery tops are making a bold statement, I try to make sure I’m stylish all season long. Summer is here in just a little over a month so I’m scoping the net for new apparel items to spruce up … [Read more...]
Protecting My Blog’s Integrity and You Should Too!
May 10, 2012 7 Comments
Years ago when I decided to leave my full-time job and become a stay at home mom, I wasn’t sure what I would do with my new life. I’ve always enjoyed work and knew I needed to do something at home. I was a daycare provider for several years but that was not my life. That is when I discovered the wonderful world of blogging. I started my blog with no intentions of anything. Like many … [Read more...]
Superhero Party Ideas Courtesy of Marvel’s The Avengers
May 9, 2012 2 Comments
I'm sure many children are going to request a superhero birthday party this year as Marvel's The Avengers is and will continue to be a HUGE hit. So huge the movie broke box office history this weekend making $207.4 million during its 3-day opening weekend in the United States!!! So courtesy of Walt Disney and Marvel's The Avengers here are some awesome Superhero party ideas. Superhero Party … [Read more...]
Fun and Creative Tips to Help Plan a Fantastic Baby Shower
May 2, 2012 4 Comments
Pregnancy, motherhood, and friendship are beautiful things that should be celebrated -- and a baby shower is the perfect time to do so. If you're organizing a baby shower for your friend, sister, cousin, or any of your loved ones, make sure you have a few activities and plenty of time for chatting. Here are some tips on how you can throw a fantastic baby shower. Think of a Theme Don't make … [Read more...]
Oxygenics is Giving Away $50 Gift Cards to Bed Bath & Beyond Daily!
April 27, 2012 Leave a Comment
Hey sweepstakes fans! I have an easy giveaway to tell you all about. Oxygenics, a company who sell innovative water and energy efficient showerheads that create an in home spa experience, is giving away $50 Bed Bath & Beyond gift cards! All you have to do is visit Oxygenics on Facebook, visit their $50 a day tab and enter your details. You’ll want to enter as they are giving away a … [Read more...]
Welcome Courtney @CourtneysSweets and Joanna @way2gomom My New Contributing Authors!
April 27, 2012 5 Comments
A while back I requested on my social accounts and blog to fill out a form as I was looking for contributing baby bloggers. My blog is primarily focused around baby and kid’s deals as well as toy reviews so I sat here pitch after pitch declining those for baby gear, baby toys and additional baby products. I thought to myself; I need to hire a blogger (or 2) as this is my niche. I never … [Read more...]
