Ive been sick all week. It stinks. Especially since Im still in training for my MT job right now. Its going really well, though. My new boss is really happy with me she said I was a rock star! *beaming* If only you could have seen my head swelling 😉 I have all these plans in my head now that I have a job working less hours (for more money, yippee!) I can keep my house pristine and smelling glorious, I can cook five-course meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and I can be perfect and beautiful for my husband when he comes home from work. Reality check! Yeah, that dream was pretty much blown out of the water. I still dont have time for all of that! Not to mention energy. Its a full-time job just trying to keep up with my little hurricane girl. I will have more…
I came across Moving Picture Books completely by accident. I found out about them through a blogger forum and was intrigued with the concept of a story being shown on DVD, so I headed to their website. As I browsed and watched sample videos, I found myself getting more and more excited about their DVDs (they also have single story downloads available). I knew it would be something my daughter would enjoy and I loved the idea of giving her something fun and educational as a television option. I mean, if my toddler must be watching TV (yes, she must), then it may as well be something like this! I decided to contact them about doing a review and giveaway and when they responded enthusiastically, I was beyond thrilled!Why Moving Picture Books is So Cool: Are you ready for some major coolness? Moving Picture Books literally brings storybooks to life…
The I Believe Bunny by Tish RabeThomas Nelson (Christian publisher), July 2009Age 4-8Rating: (4 out of 5) The I Believe Bunny is a super sweet introduction to the I Believe Bunny Series by Tish Rabe. It tells the tale of a little bunny who comes across a mouse in trouble. Through faith and prayer, Bunny shows us that we can always trust God with our problems, little and big. Rabe tells this encouraging story for children ages 4-8 in rhyme accompanied by bright and cheerful illustrations. My Thoughts: I love reading this book to my daughter. Its uplifting, encourages children to trust God and pray when we dont know what to do, and features an endearing cast of forest creatures. This story is based on Philippians 4:13, I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. I think Tish Rabe did an excellent job portraying this verse in a…
Have you had a sippy cup fail you? I have. I have a straw sippy cup that I bought that drives me crazy. It has so many problems its not even funny the straw falls out on the inside so often that I have to keep a close eye out and be sure that Emma is actually getting the liquid inside her cup. It never seems to get clean. Its plastic plastic plastic. And sometimes the pressure inside causes the lid to be so tight I cant get it off. Even my husband has trouble getting it off then, and hes a strong guy! Is it too much to ask that a sippy straw cup work right? Apparently not, if you buy the Safe Sippy 2! The Safe Sippy 2 is the first ever sippy to straw cup 2 in 1! Awesome because you dont have to buy multiple cups…
Miserly Moms by Jonni McCoyBethany House PublishersMay 1, 2009 What this book is about: Have you been thinking about becoming a full-time stay-at-home mom? Are you trying to cut costs and save money for your family? Maybe you would just like to learn to live frugally but comfortably? Then this book is for you! Okay, so in my opinion this book is for anyone moms, dads, singles anyone who would be interested in some great tips on saving money and living healthier can benefit from Miserly Moms. I find it to be an invaluable resource that Im sure moms will love as much as I do! Why this book is different: There is nothing theoretical in the way Miserly Moms is written. Author Jonni McCoy has lived and practiced this way of living she is proof that it can work. And not only that, but she has testimonials from readers…
This giveaway has been extended one day for the MckLinky Giveaway Blog Hop Ill draw the winner tomorrow! The prospect of signing with my baby has long fascinated me, even before I knew I was pregnant. I looked over the mommy and baby signing classes in the college catalog and thought it sounded like a lot of fun if it really worked, it would be awesome! Then when Emma was about six months old, I started signing with her. She was old enough to sit in her high chair and eat soft foods so I taught her the sign for eat and more. And I was delighted to see that she was getting it! Her signs werent perfect, of course, (her sign for more was more like clapping) but whoever said communication had to be perfect? We were communicating, that was enough! From then on, I was sold. I think…
Cover Your Hair is one of those awesome places I wish I had known about a long time ago if I had, I would have a stash of stylish hair coverings and headbands already! As it is, Ill just have to start working on creating a stash now. 🙂 And with over 100 different styles of headbands, hats, hair clips, and head coverings available, its going to be FUN! The Lowdown: I didnt even know I liked headbands until I tried the headband with tails they sent me. Its obviously made to accent your outfit, and holds your hair back without being too tight something that has turned me off to headbands in the past. Check out this headband they sent me to review: One of the many things I love love LOVE about CoverYourHair.com is the wide variety of stylish headbands, bandanas, hats, and ponytails they carry. There are…
Loves Pursuitby Siri MitchellBethany House, June 2009Rating: (5 out of 5 hearts) Synopsis (from Christianbook.com): In the small Puritan community of Stoneybrooke, Massachusetts, Susannah Phillips stands out both for her character and beauty. She wants only a simple life but soon finds herself pursued by the towns wealthiest bachelor and by a roguish military captain sent to protect them. One is not what he seems and one is more than he seems. As the depth, passion, and sacrifice of love is revealed to Susannah, she begins to question the rules and regulations of her childhood faith. In a community where grace is unknown, what price will she pay for embracing love? In a few words:Is it even possible to give you a short review of this book? Not really. I will tell you that its a keeper. Descriptive adjectives that come to mind: Thought-provoking, moving, original, skillfully-written, and although not…
I love to find friendly shops that carry everything I could possibly want for my baby all in one place! Lets Go Strolling is one of those sites that youll want to keep bookmarked their specialty is strollers, but they also carry slings and baby carriers, diaper bags, car seats, high chairs, and gifts for mom, dad, and baby galore! A very cool feature of Lets Go Strolling is their stroller consultation service. I havent tried this out yet, but this is what they have to say about it: At Lets Go Strolling, our knowledge and experience has helped thousands of customers find the perfect stroller and accessories to fit their lifestyle and needs. We would love to help you as well. Lets Go Strolling carries only the best quality strollers and accessories so you can be assured that the products you select will stand up to the rigors of…
Do you think going organic is too expensive? Keep reading and be enlightened! Skin Free Skincare was founded by pharmacist Julie Hilton and has become a company dedicated to providing safe and 100% natural products to people with sensitive skin and/or difficult skin problems such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis. Their products are also recommended for babies, pregnant women, those with extreme dry skin, the elderly, and anyone who is undergoing chemotherapy or has an illness that causes their skin to be extra sensitive. But not JUST those with sensitive skin will benefit I think that anyone who cares about going organic will love Skin Free. I looked the ingredients up at CosmeticsDatabase.org, a very helpful searchable site that rates the danger of ingredients in many products on a scale of 1 to 10, and was happy to see that Skin Frees products never get higher than a one…