I'd Rather Be Changing Diapers

Link Up Your Giveaways Sunday

2012-01-29T00:01:00.000-05:00

My Current Giveaways $25 Sam's Club gift card 2/10 My Very Own Name personalized book 2/12 $20 Amazon gift card 2/14 Come and list any giveaway you have going on at your blog, website, or even facebook page. Post your direct link to your giveaway in the website field and post the name of the giveaway and ending date in the name field. You can include the name of your blog if you want

Tough Subject Saturday (at least for me)

2012-01-28T00:01:00.000-05:00

(I have written, erased, and re-written this post. It's a hard one for me. I definitely do NOT want to be preachy or descending because I have a hard time with forgiveness. It doesn't come easily for some people, especially those that have lived through abuse, rape, or any similar things. This is somewhat of a cathartic post for me. It has helped me process the forgiveness issue. Maybe

Beautiful personalized children's book #WIN

2012-01-27T00:01:00.000-05:00

I love personalized children's items whether it be clothes, blankets, toys, or books. It is something that each of my children can claim as their own; in my house almost everything is community property except personalized items and items they keep in their own rooms. Books are the best because they can be cherished and put on display for their entire lives. Even grown-ups love books with

This Mommy is EXHAUSTED!

2012-01-26T00:01:00.000-05:00

I am tired. I am exhausted. My house has been sick for a solid 2 weeks. I was the first to get sick, then Micah, my 2 year old. Neither Micah or I are totally well yet. Both my husband and my 3 year old, Connor got sick at the same time. My baby girl, Noelle is showing some symptoms now. Micah and I had mostly sinus problems but also a scratchy throat, body aches, and fatigue. My husband

$10 Sam's Club Gift Card Offer and WIN a gift card

2012-01-25T00:02:00.000-05:00

We are a Sam's Club loving family here. They offer great deals when you have a lot of mouths to feed or diaper or are having a party. Sam's Club, also, offers great promotions from time to time. In February, Sam's Club is having a promotion with baby products. With this offer you will be saving time and money by buying in bulk. You will be able to afford quality baby products and have

Wordless Wednesday

2012-01-25T00:01:00.000-05:00

Who wants a $20 Amazon Gift Card

2012-01-24T07:03:00.000-05:00

I am feeling generous today! I love readers; I appreciate each and every one of you. I hope you all know that. That's why I love giving away gift cards that I am giving away personally. For full disclosure, I got the $20 Amazon gift card for posting the dog name post yesterday but I'd rather give it to ya'll instead of keeping it myself. I want to make one of you a little happier by being

What happened in 2008? The Birthday Chronicle

2012-01-24T00:01:00.000-05:00

I love collecting artifacts from or about the time when my children were born. I want them to have information about the year they were born when they are older and curious about it. I love learning about things that happened the year I was born whether blockbusters, highest rated songs, and news articles. It is, also, always neat to find out what celebrities share my birthday. I found a

Princess Daisy Mae Jasmine- What's in a Name?

2012-01-23T00:01:00.000-05:00

We used to have a dog named Daisy. We do not have her anymore because she had a heart murmur at 1 years old, and we didn't have the funds to give her all the medical attention she needed. We found a friend of a Vet who would get all of Daisy's medical needs taken care for free. It was a hard decision but we guessed it would be best for Daisy if she could get all the medical attention she

Guest Post- Robot Spaghetti Recipe

2012-01-22T00:02:00.000-05:00

Being a SAHM I am always looking for fun things to try with my boys (5 and 3)! They both like the idea of helping me cook- so I try to find as many things as I can that allow them to do that, plus it makes meal preparations easier for ME if they aren't bored!! We recently tried this one and it was a big hit!! My 3 year old was asleep so he didn't get to try it =( My 5year old named this

List your Giveaways Sunday

2012-01-22T00:01:00.000-05:00

Come and list any giveaway you have going on at your blog, website, or even facebook page. Post your direct link to your giveaway in the website field and post the name of the giveaway and ending date in the name field. You can include the name of your blog if you want but you don't have to. Thanks for visiting my blog and joining the linky! Look around and comment on some of my

Want to be a star? Command Brand Casting Call

2012-01-21T16:19:00.000-05:00

Command Brand from 3M is hosting a casting call to discover the star of their next commercial! Have you ever wanted to be a star and get a little bit of acting in on a commercial. Check out how you can make that happen. Go on the Command Facebook page and you will need to log onto a facebook app. Submit a short essay (500 words or less) telling them: Why you love Command Brand products What

Tough Subject Saturday- Facebook causes 1 in 3 divorces

2012-01-21T00:01:00.000-05:00

I was listening to a local radio station on the way home the other day. There were 2 people talking about how facebook causes 1 in 3 divorces. My mouth just dropped, and I was appalled. These people were saying social media should be taken down and that they are basically evil. What happened personal responsibility and owning up to your own mistakes? I think people need to think twice

Craft It Friday

2012-01-20T23:54:00.001-05:00

I am so proud of myself; you won't believe it. I have actually planned my crafts the night before this week. Granted I only did 2 crafts this week, not counting just plain old coloring and drawing. We drew and colored a lot this week. My 3 year old chose to play with his baby sister several times rather than doing crafts. It was too sweet so I had to let him play with his sister instead.

A delay

2012-01-20T15:52:00.000-05:00

I plan to put up my post for Craft It Friday. I have 2 fun crafts to tell you about. I am sick and 2 of my 3 children aren't feeling well and not sleeping so I have a lot on my hands today. If you are waiting for this post today, it is coming but I am not sure exactly what time I will be able to write it up. But it IS coming! :) A sneak peek

Free Valentine's Day cards and photo book

2012-01-20T13:09:00.003-05:00

Only today, if you like Tiny Prints on Facebook, you can get a FREE Valentine’s Day Card from Tiny Prints! You’ll get a code on their Facebook fan page that you can use to order your Free card and if choose the “send it to me first” option at checkout you get free shipping. For a limited time you can get one FREE customized photo flip book from Vistaprint for Valentine’s Day! It is a 10 page

Toy Coupons

2012-01-19T13:34:00.000-05:00

Coupons.com has a bunch of toy coupons right now. Check them out and clip them if you are interested. Sometimes they run out of coupons. Here are the coupons that are available: $8 off one Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Fire Station Prime Playset $5 off one Poppin' Park Bounce 'n Ride toy from Hasbro $8 off one Scrabble, Simon, or Yahtzee Flash game $5 off one Play-Doh Mega

My Children's Closets

2012-01-19T00:01:00.000-05:00

The difference between having a daughter and having sons can be seen mainly in their closets. At least in my house that is true. My 3 year old son has 4 pair of pants, 2 pairs of pajamas, and about 7 shirts. My 2 year old son has about the same. My 7 month old baby girl has more clothes than she will be able to wear in the size she is in now. I have her closet full, her dresser full, and

Wordless Wednesday with Linky

2012-01-17T23:12:00.001-05:00

Guest Posting

2012-01-17T11:53:00.001-05:00

Anyone interested in guest posting for my blog? I'm willing to host one guest blogger a week and you can do it more than once if you'd like. The articles have to be family friendly- no bashing, bad language, or adult content. Otherwise feel free to write about whatever you have a lot of knowledge in or enjoy writing about. I especially will appreciate the things that I don't have much

SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT "FACEBOOK" $125.00 CASH GIVEAWAY

2012-01-16T00:01:00.007-05:00

Hostessed by Mama to 4 Blessings and Home Grown Families with the help of several other fantastic group of bloggers we bring you Social Media Spotlight "Facebook"! This giveaway runs from 12:01 AM on Monday 1/16 and will run until Monday, 1/22 at 11:59 PM (all Eastern times). One winner will receive $125.00 Cash into their paypal! /*{literal}

Meet a Blogger Monday- The Little Hedgehog

2012-01-16T00:01:00.006-05:00

1. What is your name and blog name/link? My name is Sarah and my blog is The Little Hedgehog {http://thelittlehedgehog.blogspot.com/} 2. What is something about yourself that would awe and shock others? Haha…well, I don’t like the bottom corners of crust on sandwiches. It makes my hubby laugh every time we have a sandwich! I almost always leave two corner crust pieces on my plate. I don’t know

List Your Giveaways Sunday

2012-01-15T17:14:00.000-05:00

My Giveaways going on Right Now Win a Modstrap for your camera ENDS 1/17 Win a $25 gift certificate to Lollipop Moon ENDS 1/20 Come and list any giveaway you have going on at your blog, website, or even facebook page. Post your direct link to your giveaway in the website field and post the name of the giveaway and ending date in the name field. You can include the name of your

Craft It Friday

2012-01-13T16:12:00.000-05:00

I am bringing back Craft It Friday. I know I only did it once but I want to continue with it. Now that the craziness of family here and the holidays has died down, I can find my weekly schedule again and do crafts during the week. Connor and I made a toilet paper roll Tyrannosaurs Rex. I used directions and a template from DLTK's Crafts For Kids. I don't know if any of you remember but

The best but not the worst

2012-01-12T08:00:00.000-05:00

I thought I'd share what the best Christmas presents were for my family as I am reflecting on the craziness of the holiday season that has just past. Some have been ignored, some have been tossed aside, but a few remain standing and are played with every day. There are some toys that are played with every day that I won't blog about because I just want to point out the favorites. I will not,

$100 Friday the 13th Paypal Giveaway

2012-01-12T00:01:00.001-05:00

Don’t be Superstitious!! Win some cash with the $100 Friday the 13th Paypal Giveaway. You will definitely want this black cat to cross your path!! Coupon Scribbles has teamed up with 15 bloggers to give away $100 in Paypal Cash!!!There will be one grand prize winner who will receive a $100 Paypal deposit of cash!!! The sweepstakes will run January 12th through 11:59pm EST on

Is Walgreens still in-network for you? And a discount

2012-01-11T17:00:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. If you are a regular customer of Walgreens pharmacy, listen up because what I am about to tell you might effect you. This affects only patients with prescription insurance plans managed by Express Scripts. You can either check with your local Walgreens pharmacy or on the

3 Tips for Anyone on the Move

2012-01-11T14:50:00.001-05:00

3 Tips for Anyone on the Move Many Americans are on the move, and for a number of reasons. Some are off to find new jobs, others are moving to the suburbs, and yet others are looking to downsize. Whatever your reason keep these helpful hints in mind to avoid what can be a rather stressful situation. Ø Stay organized- Lack of organization can cause you to lose belongings and can also

A family that could use prayers and a word of encouragement

2012-01-11T10:03:00.001-05:00

If you woke up one morning and your whole life was turned upside down, what would you do? Would you just break down and not know what to do, would you fight for yourself and for those who love you, would you get down on your knees and pray the hardest you have ever prayed in your life and put your whole life in God's hands? The Pugh family were like every other family 2 years ago. They had

Wordless Wednesday- A week in pictures

2012-01-11T00:01:00.001-05:00

I will start making wordless wednesday my review of my favorite picture I have taken every day that week for my 356 days of pictures.

Join Dora and Boots on a special Easter Adventure

2012-01-10T12:16:00.001-05:00

I am pretty sure everyone has heard of Dora, a seven-year-old Latina heroine, that has captured the attention of many of our preschoolers. This Easter, Dora and her best friend Boots will save the Hip-Hop Bunny's basket of eggs; Dora the Explorer: Dora's Easter Adventure will be released on DVD on February 14, 2012 for $16.99. It is created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by

Put on your dancing shoes and dance along with Nickelodeon!

2012-01-10T10:03:00.000-05:00

Nickelodeon Favorites: Dance to the Music! is out in the stores February 28, 2012. It has a run time of 144 minutes and will retail for $14.99. The video will include your children's favorite characters from Bubble Guppies, Team Umizoomi, Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, The Wonder Pets!, and Ni Hao, Kai-lan. Nickelodeon’s top-rated preschool show Bubble Guppies is making its DVD premiere

WIN an Apple iPod 2 or Amazon Kindle Fire

2012-01-09T22:51:00.001-05:00

Rafflecopter is having a special Launch Party Giveaway. It is a very easy giveaway to enter and the prizes are amazing! I have always wanted an Apple iPod but never have that much money laying around. I'm making it easy to enter the contest by putting the widget on this blog post. Enter away! If the winner of the Apple iPod wins from my blog, then I win an Amazon Kindle Fire. Also, whoever

Horsekeeping by Roxanne Bok

2012-01-09T15:11:00.002-05:00

Horsekeeping One Woman's Tale of Barn and Country Life Written by Roxanne BokCopyright 2011Twin Lakes Press358 pagesISBN: 9781935212522 Book Description: Why would successful urbanites, used to clean, controlled and orderly lives, take on the task of restoring a near collapsing empty barn littered with haphazard and decayed fencing, pastures deep in standing water, and try to turn it into

Meet a Business Owner/ Blogger Monday

2012-01-09T10:16:00.000-05:00

1. What is your name and tell us a little about yourself? Hello! My name is Nichole, the founder of Better Dips Gourmet mixes. I am a stay at home mom. I have a wonderful husband and two beautiful children. We live in the quaint hometown of Grand Rapids, MI. 2. Tell us a little about your business and where is it located/ link to your website? Our products range from savory dip mixes to

How to Find an Affordable Apartment

2012-01-08T19:46:00.003-05:00

How to Find an Affordable Apartment Finding affordable housing can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. However, it may be easier than you think to find an apartment that fits your budget as well as your needs. Knowing where to look for an affordable apartment is half the battle, but armed with the following advice, you should not have a problem finding http://

Lollipop Moon Trendy Apparel #Win

2012-01-05T16:11:00.000-05:00

This first time I looked at the Lollipop Moon's website, I knew I was in love! There website is so pretty, frilly, and beautiful! I knew it would be dangerous for me to browse around and look at all the girly boutique things. And don't worry, there are more things than just stuff for girls; there are baby items, boys shirts, toys, and items for mom. Noelle received the Mud Pie Princess Minky

Monster Jam Giveaway

2012-01-05T10:59:00.001-05:00

Hello!! What little boy doesn't love LOUD DIRTY HUGE MONSTER TRUCKS??? The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Tour is stopping in Greenville, South Carolina on January 27 & 28 at the Bi-Lo Center in celebration of the 30th anniversary of..................... GRAVE DIGGER!! This crowd favorite is going to make a special appearance- a 30th anniversary experience! " The Grave Digger 30th

Days 20-25 and BEYOND of 25 Days of Kindness

2012-01-04T12:47:00.001-05:00

My last 5 days did not go as well as I would have hoped. I got caught up in the last minute hustle and bustle of Christmastime and listened to nay sayers. I said words of kindness to friends, strangers, and sales people. I know it is an especially stressful time of year for retail workers. I used to be one. I took clothes and items back to where they were supposed to go if I decided I didn't

Wordless Wednesday- My Lil Architect

2012-01-03T22:23:00.001-05:00

He needs no help from anyone to build himself a house.

Out with the old, In with the new

2012-01-03T09:48:00.000-05:00

2011 is over and 2012 has begun. I have been reflecting on the past year and looking at the new year with promise. I don't really do new year's resolutions but I do have goals and dreams for the new year. I don't want to make anything too lofty that I won't be able to succeed or follow through with. Highlights of 2011 Number 1 thing is 2011 brought me Noelle Grace. I couldn't imagine life

WIN a ModStrap and a Review

2012-01-03T00:01:00.001-05:00

I LOVE taking pictures. I am the photographer in the family so that is why there are hardly any pictures of me; I actually take a lot of the pictures of myself with a tripod and remote. I have never gotten any strap for my camera other than the uncomfortable one that came with the camera. I have always wanted one but have never been happy with camera straps that I see. I usually saw

Meet A Blogger Monday- Crafty Zoo

2012-01-02T00:01:00.032-05:00

1. What is your name and blog name/link? My name is Kaycee. I blog at Crafty Zoo with Monkeys at http://craftyzoowithmonkeys.blogspot.com 2. What is something about yourself that would awe and shock others? Hrrmmm.... Let's see

Vote for my Princess

2012-01-01T17:05:00.001-05:00

Do you remember when I blogged about the Cutest Baby Photo of 2011 contest that My Baby Clothes is putting on? The voting started today, and I had entered my sweet baby Princess Noelle in the contest. I would love it if you voted for her! Here is the link: https://apps.facebook.com/promotionshq/contests/169276/voteable_entries/36613136. I will be posting a couple of giveaways this week, and

Weight Watchers Ice Cream Bars...Yumm!!

2012-01-01T16:06:00.000-05:00

It's January 1, which is the first day of many people's resolution to lose weight and get in shape. It is the time for new diets, healthier eating, and exercise programs. Do you have a new year's resolution or a goal to get in shape or lose weight? I don't typically have new year's resolutions but I do have the goal to get in shape by the summer. I want to look good in a bathing suit, and also

Cashin' in the New Year $190.00 CASH giveaway

2011-12-30T00:01:00.002-05:00

Hostessed by Home Grown Families and Mama to 4 Blessings with the help of several other fantastic group of bloggers we bring you Cashin' in the New Year! This giveaway runs from 12:01 AM on Friday 12/30 and will run until Monday, 1/2 at 11:59 PM (all Eastern times). One winner will receive $190 Cash into their paypal! /*{literal}

Want to be included in Meet a Blogger Monday?

2011-12-23T21:11:00.000-05:00

I posted this about a month ago and only got a few inquiries about it and no responses. Is anyone interested in doing this? I am reposting it again... All you fellow bloggers out there reading my blog, listen up! I am going to start up my old Monday blogger interviews and am calling it Meet a Blogger Monday. I will, also, do interviews with small business owners looking for more business

What to look for in a good gold buyer?

2011-12-23T14:20:00.000-05:00

What to look for in a good gold buyer? Gold is fluctuating so much in price at the moment that it has never been more important to sell gold for cash and make sure you are selling to a reputable gold buyer who will pay you a competitive scrap gold price for your gold. Why is it so important to sell gold for cash right now? Gold rose phenomenally in price in the first nine months of 2011 but

What this mommy wants for Christmas

2011-12-22T22:47:00.000-05:00

What does this mommy want for Christmas. It's rather simple: A box of sanity A can of patience A bottle of extra time 2 duplicates of me so there is 1 of me for every child A family chef A maid And a nanny I'm just kidding...for the most part at least. I am having a hard time trying to figure out what I want this year. I focus so much of my time on other people- serving my husband and taking

Do You Know You Spend a Third of Your Life in Bed?

2011-12-22T14:09:00.000-05:00

Do You Know You Spend a Third of Your Life in Bed? If you are lucky and get eight hours of sleep a night, you end up spending a third of your life in bed. Therefore, the type of mattress you buy is an important decision that will affect your life in a way that few things can. Mattress comparison is important. First you must decide on the size; single, twin, double, queen and king are the

Making a Difference

2011-12-22T14:00:00.001-05:00

Operation Smile, a world renowned international charity, has been bringing back smiles to that faces of children and young adults born with cleft lips, cleft palate and facial deformities-since 1982. Unfortunately, often children born with these disabilities do not have access to affordable and safe corrective surgeries. This can lead these children to become ostracized in their community

$10 for $20 Worth of Apparel and Accessories at Old Navy AGAIN

2011-12-21T00:35:00.000-05:00

$10 for $20 Worth of Last-Minute Gifts, Apparel, and Accessories at Old Navy is on Groupn right now! I found it under Charleston, SC. I am so so excited about this. I love Old Navy, and I just used my last $20 groupon on Sunday for 1 scarf and 5 shirts. There was a lot of clearance at my store. There are only a limited number of the Old Navy Groupons. Don't miss out if you want one! I

Wordless Wednesday- She's 7 months old!

2011-12-20T23:11:00.000-05:00

Days 14 through 20 of 25 Days of Kindness

2011-12-20T20:48:00.000-05:00

So I am slacking. It really is hard to come up with at least 25 unique acts of kindness to do for 25 days straight. Sometimes I am exhausted, sometimes I am feeling plain selfish, and other times I just have a big question mark in my mind about what to do. I've repeated some things; I left more free coupons on items at the grocery store. I bought another gift card at my favorite store to give

A great last minute gift

2011-12-20T16:01:00.000-05:00

Do you remember when I wrote about McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds in March of 2010? They make sure fun games like the Wheel of Chore-ture, Twisted Fish, and You've Been Sentenced. They are great games for families or for any game lovers. You can buy them at more places this Christmas season. They will make great last minute gifts. Go get their games at Toys R Us and Kohl’s this year

Meet Me On Monday Christmas Edition

2011-12-19T21:07:00.000-05:00

Questions: 1.Wrapping paper or gift bags? I use a mixture of both. I use gift bags for hard to wrap things and wrapping paper for everything else. 2.Real or artificial tree? Artificial! It's easier and cheaper for us, and I am not allergic to an artificial tree :) 3.When do you put your tree up? The weekend after Thanksgiving our tree goes up! 4.When do you take your tree down? We take it

Tough Subject Saturday- Bullying

2011-12-17T00:17:00.002-05:00

I am sure we have all hear the phrase "sticks and stone may break my bones but words will never hurt me." I don't know if you like the phrase or not but I don't! After watching Cyberbully the other night on tv (very disturbing movie especially if you have daughters) I had a conversation with someone about bullying in general. They thought that, as parents, we should not get involved if our

Craft It Friday

2011-12-16T15:26:00.001-05:00

You asked for preschool crafts so I am making a post of my favorite crafts from the week. I love Christmastime so much! Connor, my 3 year old, loves crafts and seems to be more an artist than Micah, my 2 year old, who could really care less about crafts except to have what his brother has. I am new at this so give me a little bit of slack for the instruction not being very good. Also, I

$10 for $20 Toys R Us or Babies R Us online credit

2011-12-16T14:08:00.000-05:00

Google Offers has a $20 Toys R Us or Babies R Us online credit for only $10. It can only be used online but CAN be used towards the cost of shipping. There are only a limited amount available so don't wait if you want one. Offer expires 12/17.

Who's Paying Attention? #WIN

2011-12-15T23:15:00.001-05:00

I am holding a giveaway for about a day only. The prize- $15 gift card to anywhere you choose. Is that exciting or what?! I am buying because I love my followers that much. I wish I could pay for a bigger gift card but money is tight right now. The only requirement is that I have to be able to pay with US dollars. I would also for there not to be a lot of fees I will have to pay to get the

Build a Bear Holiday Promotions

2011-12-15T16:18:00.000-05:00

One of my favorite stores to shop at is Build-A-Bear. I really REALLY wish there was one in my city but the closest one is about 2 hours away in Myrtle Beach. It is such a fun experience to go shopping in the Build-A-Bear store. My youngest 2 have never gotten the experience, and Connor was less than a year oldwhen we took him there. I hope to be able to take them some day soon. I know the

Win Your Wish Sweepstakes

2011-12-15T15:57:00.000-05:00

ConsumerSearch.com recently announced their “Win Your Wish” sweepstakes in which entrants have the chance to win an iPad, a new camera, a home treadmill, a laptop or one of hundreds of other top-rated products. In order to enter the contest, fans must: Explore ConsumerSearch reviews in more than 400 product categories to find ConsumerSearch Best Reviewed items with the Wishing For This? tag

Wordless Wednesday- Crafts from this week

2011-12-14T11:29:00.000-05:00

Days 10 through 13 of 25 Days of Kindness

2011-12-13T21:29:00.001-05:00

I feel very happy with the last 3 days. I was able to achieve a lot of my goals and more on what I wanted to do for my acts of kindness. I found myself in many opportunities to bless others; it is becoming easier to spot the chances I have to do something for another person. It is creating a better attitude in me. Before I would be madder than a hornet when someone just left a cart in a

Surprise! Gift Guide: Cover Your Hair #WIN

2011-12-13T15:36:00.001-05:00

I have an obsession. It is with hair clips, headbands, hats, bandanas, and other hair accessories. It all started when I was pregnant with my baby girl. Back then my hair style didn't look good with clips or headbands but I loved hats. I only bought hair clips and baby headbands for my baby. With my new hair, I love wearing clips and headbands so I have started collecting them for myself in

Kelly's Closet big Christmas giveaway event

2011-12-13T10:03:00.000-05:00

Starting today, each day Kelly's Closet will be hiding a snowflake on the pages of their store. The snowflake will have a message with a secret code. When you find the hidden snowflake you will click on it to take you to an entry form where you can place that secret code. You can only enter once a day per household. All entries will have a chance to win a daily mystery present from

BabyLegs and Rare Editions on Zulily today!

2011-12-13T09:42:00.000-05:00

2 of my favorite brands are on Zulily today. BabyLegs are up to 65% off. I bought the pink fuzzy ones. And Rare Editions for infants, toddlers, and girls are up to 55% off.

FREE Android powered EVO 4G devices

2011-12-12T22:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sprint for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you love getting free items and great deals? Around the holidays, companies are always coming out with amazing deals that you just can't pass up. I know I always spend way more than I budget for at Christmastime. I can't pass up free items, things on excellent sales,

Free ice cream cupcake!

2011-12-12T15:39:00.000-05:00

Did you know December 15 is National Cupcake Day. I didn't know that it actually existed! Thursday, December 15, 2011 head to Maggie Moo’s or Marble Slab Creamery for a free ice cream cupcake between 4pm – 7pm! They are the innovators of the delicious ice cream cupcake! Go here for a list of Maggie Moos participating locations and here to view the Marble Slab Creamery locations.

Elmer and Rose App

2011-12-12T09:27:00.055-05:00

My boys love elephants; they are fun to look at, they feel weird, and it is so much fun pretending to be elephants. I jumped to volunteer to review the Elmer and Rose by David McKee iPhone App. It is a cute uplifting story about Elmer and his new friends, Rose; it is about what it means to be unique. Grandpa Eldo asks Elmer and his cousin Wilbur to help young Rose find her way back to her

Meet Me On Monday

2011-12-12T00:26:00.000-05:00

Questions: 1. Tomorrow I'm going to _________? I am going to answer as if tomorrow is Monday. It technically is Monday since it is after midnight but I haven't gone to sleep yet so according to my time table it's still Sunday. It gets dicey when I don't sleep at all in a night because a single day becomes 48 hours and I skip a day in my timeline. Anywho, I will be doing laundry,

Shopping Spree at Old Navy

2011-12-11T21:14:00.000-05:00

What is better than shopping with great friends? That's shopping with 3 great friends to get free clothes! Thanks to Crowdtap three friends and I got a free pair of pants, free sweater, and free winter accessory EACH. I think between the 4 of us we tried on every sweater, most of the pants, and many of the scarfs and hats. We took pictures in a lot of the outfits which was fun and a different

List Your Giveaways Sunday

2011-12-11T00:00:00.001-05:00

My Giveaways going on Right NowWet Ones Survival Kit 12/13 Zutano $75 Shopping Spree 12/20 Come and list any giveaway you have going on at your blog, website, or even facebook page. Post your direct link to your giveaway in the website field and post the name of the giveaway and ending date in the name field. You can include the name of your blog if you want but you don't have to. Thanks

Berenstain Bears Trim the Tree App

2011-12-10T21:26:00.000-05:00

I got the opportunity to review another wonderful Apple App. I LOVED Berenstain Bears when I was a child; I had most of the books. This is neatest kids app I have ever played with. Berenstain Bears Trim the Tree App is an electronic lift-the-flap book designed for both the iPhone and iPad. It is the first ever lift-the-flap omBook from Oceanhouse Media. Kids can interact with each page or

Days 5 through 9 of 25 days of Kindness

2011-12-09T23:38:00.000-05:00

It has been hard. Harder than I thought it would be. I haven't been able to get out much and when I have gotten out it has been hard to concentrate on anything but the kids or what I need to get at the store. I have done really well with continuing to do as much as I can at home. I have seen a remarkable change in my husband's mood, and he has been doing more to help me. That is not why I am

Smurftastic Party Fun

2011-12-08T13:58:00.000-05:00

Who is lost in New York City? It's the Smurfs, that's who! I held a Smurftastic party thanks to Crowdtap; I love that site. I get so many free things, earn money, and get to host fun parties! This time we got to have fun with the new Smurfs movies that just came out on DVD and Blueray. Blue is such a fun color! The most exciting thing for me was making smurf dough! I used this recipe: *

Traditions

2011-12-08T00:01:00.004-05:00

With our oldest child being 3 and a half this Christmas, I am starting to feel the pressure to come up with our family traditions. I have been gathering information for a month trying to decide what I want to do this year. It has been extremely overwhelming. I do know that I want to keep Christmas Christ-centered. I've gone to two get togethers with other moms trying to gain information about

Wordless Wednesday- Best Part of Christmas

2011-12-06T23:33:00.000-05:00

...is building box houses from all the boxes that come in the mail.

Surprise! Gift Guide: Zutano #WIN

2011-12-06T22:15:00.001-05:00

I am going broke having a baby girl. There is way too many cute clothes and accessories to buy for her. Noelle's closet and dresser are overflowing with stacks of clothes on the bottom of her closet too. Granted there are sizes from 6-9 months which she is in now all the way up to 3T but I love getting clothes for her. There are a few brands I am always eyeing; Zutano is one the brands I

Day 2, ,3, and 4 of 25 days of Kindness

2011-12-04T12:53:00.000-05:00

This has proven to be harder than I thought it was going to be. I really feel the devil trying to work against me. We still don't have our car; it's in the shop until the earliest of tomorrow. My husband and I did go out once on Friday night for our parenting class and stopped by a store on the way home. I have done random things the past 3 days since I haven't been able to do all the things

List Your Giveaways Sunday

2011-12-04T12:24:00.000-05:00

My Giveaways going on Right NowPetCakes Plush Toy Ends 12/5My Memories Suite Scrapbooking Software Ends 12/9Wet Ones Survival Kit 12/13 Come and list any giveaway you have going on at your blog, website, or even facebook page. Post your direct link to your giveaway in the website field and post the name of the giveaway and ending date in the name field. You can include the name of your blog

Day 1 of 25 days of kindness

2011-12-01T23:01:00.000-05:00

So the first day of my plan sneaked up on me. I can't believe it is December 1st today!! I ,also, realized a flaw in my plan this morning; the family car is broken at the moment so we can't do any of the kindness activities that require us to go out. I should use today to regroup and plan out each day. I am very good at coming up with ideas but the details and follow through aren't so good

Yummy K-Cups perfect for any coffee lover!

2011-12-01T07:51:00.003-05:00

In a recent study conducted by Ad Age and Ipsos Observer, 70.2% of consumers said they needed their home coffeemaker. The only thing above the coffeemaker was their car and broadband. Coffee is a staple in so many homes in America and many of the coffee filled homes include a Keurig machine. What better to have a stocking stuffer for those coffee lovers than some really yummy K-Cups. My

Wordless Wednesday- New Hair Do

2011-11-30T17:32:00.000-05:00

Be Prepared for the Cold Season Giveaway

2011-11-29T23:05:00.002-05:00

We have come to love Wet Ones in my house. My sons will specifically ask for Wet Ones when their hands are dirty. It is so handy to have antibacterial wipes to wipe the kid's faces, hands, arms, and even clothes if they spill something on them. I don't have to haul the troop to the bathroom for one of my children to wash their hands when they freak out about getting ketchup on their finger

Meet Me On Monday

2011-11-28T16:37:00.001-05:00

Questions: 1. I really need to clean my _________? Kid's rooms! With having 3 kids under 3, I don't have a lot of time when they are actually awake to clean because they need almost constant supervision. Their rooms don't get vacuumed nearly enough. I do clean their bedding once a week but that is usually the only thing that gets cleaned weekly. The boys both have train tracks all

Starting up Meet a Blogger Monday again

2011-11-27T15:32:00.000-05:00

All you fellow bloggers out there reading my blog, listen up! I am going to start up my old Monday interview thing and calling it Meet a Blogger Monday. I will also do interviews with small business owners looking for more business. If you have any other subjects, websites, or charity sites you want others to know about, email me and I might include those also. You have to be an owner/

Link up this Sunday

2011-11-27T15:16:00.002-05:00

My Giveaways going on Right NowPetCakes Plush Toy Ends 12/5My Memories Suite Scrapbooking Software Ends 12/9 Come and list any giveaway you have going on at your blog, website, or even facebook page. Post your direct link to your giveaway in the website field and post the name of the giveaway and ending date in the name field. You can include the name of your blog if you want but you don't have

New Facebook Page...Come join!

2011-11-26T16:28:00.000-05:00

I made I'd Rather Be Changing Diapers a facebook page. I had one awhile ago but it got deleted. I finally had some free time and wanted to make a new page. I hope ALL of you will come join the facebook page!

Surprise! Gift Guide: BusyBodyBooks

2011-11-26T11:14:00.015-05:00

It is hard sometimes to keep my family's plans all organized. Sometimes I end up writing different things on different calendars or just leaving appointments cards in drawers or on the refrigerator. They are rarely all written in one place all together. There are doctor's appointments, haircut appointments, play dates, church, vacations, and family visiting. As the kids get older there are

Family Quotes

2011-11-25T22:47:00.000-05:00

A happy family is but an earlier heaven. John Bowring Bringing up a family should be an adventure, not an anxious discipline in which everybody is constantly graded for performance. Milton R. Saperstein Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter. Brad Henry Family: A social unit where the father is

Surprise! Gift Guide: My Memories Software #WIN

2011-11-25T15:32:00.000-05:00

Do you like scrapbooking or making crafts on the computer? I find it relaxing and give me the sense of accomplishment because sometimes as a stay-at-home mom I feel like I get nothing done or finished. I used to make crafts/cards/ and scrapbooks a lot before I had kids, and I did some even when I had just one child but I have gotten out of it over time. I haven't made time for it. Now I

"Christmas Christness" for Advent

2011-11-25T07:41:00.001-05:00

My friend posted on facebook about a blog post about a woman's birthday project; she did 1 act of kindness for every year she has been alive. Here is her blog post: http://mixmingleglow.com/blog/?p=1358. She has started The Birthday Project which has a facebook page. I was so excited about that idea and pinned it to my pinterest board. I have almost a year to wait until my next birthday so I

$10 for $20 Worth of Apparel and Accessories at Old Navy

2011-11-25T00:39:00.001-05:00

$10 for $20 Worth of Apparel and Accessories at Old Navy on groupon right now! They have had this deal twice before, and I believe it sold out both times. Deals like this are my favorite. I LOVE Old Navy! I already bought mine. Unfortunately you are limited to only buying 1.

CoverYourHair.com Black Friday Sale

2011-11-24T18:50:00.001-05:00

BLACK FRIDAY - CYBER MONDAY At CoverYourHair.com! Everything 30% Off! PLUS - FREE HEADBAND WITH EVERY ORDER! - At the end of the checkout write “Free Headband for the Holidays!” in the comment box. Use Code "BLKFRI" (Expires 11/28 at 11:59pm) SAVE NOW - http://www.coveryourhair.com

Happy Turkey Day!

2011-11-24T01:00:00.000-05:00

HAPPY TURKEY DAY! I hope your thanksgiving is blessed with loved ones, great food, and fun. I am spending it with my husband, father-in-law, sister-in-law, and three children eating a yummy meal. I always love watching the parade in the morning while cuddling with the kids and looking at the ads in the paper. How are you spending the day?

Surprise! Gift Guide: TrashCanKidz

2011-11-23T16:43:00.000-05:00

The TrashCanKidz were made to be the voice of the million of street kids in the world today. 20% of the proceeds from each TrashCanKidz bought go to help street kids through EarthKidz International and World Vision. You get to pick which project you want to support it when you buy your CarryMeKidz. The TrashCanKidz CarryMeKidz are 14" huggable dolls; it has a soft body and an oversized head.

Wordless Wednesday- Sad looking "Mr. Paci"

2011-11-23T14:24:00.000-05:00

Micah's sad looking pacifier. He knows that this is his last paci so "Mr. Paci" is still being used at bedtime like this.

Surprise! Gift Guide: PetCakes #win

2011-11-21T11:32:00.000-05:00

My husband always asks me where the boys get their love for stuffed animals because he never really cared for stuffed animals as a child, and our sons are boys so why do they want to play with stuffed animals so much. I tell him thankfully they are like me in that aspect so I can buy them cute stuffed animals and play with their stuffed animals with them. I still receive stuffed animals of my

Melissa and Doug Sale

2011-11-21T10:41:00.000-05:00

Zulily is having a great Melissa & Doug Sale today with prices starting at $6.99! Plus right now if you spend $40 your shipping is FREE! My favorite deal is the Food Groups toy for $12.99 (Regular $20)! I love Melissa and Doug play foods. My boys are getting some for Christmas. If you have never heard of Zulily, it is a membership deal site with daily deals for moms, babies, and kids. It