Just a quick entry today – not a lot of preaching from papa – to wish all the dads out there a happy Father’s Day. Last night, we took our little one to her first baseball game. At 22 months, she wasn’t as interested in the nuances of America’s Pastime as I was, but it […]
Archives for June 2012
ENTER TO WIN A $100 TARGET GIFT CARD
June 17, 2012 Leave a Comment
One week. One $100 gift card. Enter below for a chance to win! Mom Powered Media has teamed up with 50 wonderful bloggers to bring you a weekly chance to win $100 to one of our favorite retailers! Hosted by: Mom to Bed by 8 and Real Mom Reviews One lucky winner will receive a […]
ENTER THE KITCHENAID MIXER GIVEAWAY!
June 15, 2012 4 Comments
I have an exciting giveaway for you guys! Are you looking to “mix” up some great recipes from summer BBQ’s and picnics? We’re excited to offer a great Kitchenaid giveaway to help you cook up a great time! We’ve teamed up with 2 Kids and a Coupon and a great group of bloggers to bring […]
A FICKLE TODDLER AND HER LOVEY
June 14, 2012 16 Comments
When my daughter was first born many of my mommy friends already had toddlers (or even bigger kids) and would talk about their lovey. Apparently “the lovey” is any toy, blanket or other inseparable attachment that helps sooth kids in this big scary world (sort of a child’s version of your nightly glass of wine). […]
10 Ways in Which My Dog Prepared Me for Motherhood
June 13, 2012 20 Comments
Dare to utter the words cookie, ball, “go bye by” or outside and prepare for continual whining until you fulfill the promise. They play, sleep (if you’re lucky), eat and poop. Period. There’s ear shattering barking crying when distressed, annoyed, hungry or bored – or just for the hell of it. They will eat anything […]
LINK’N BLOG #10
June 12, 2012 Leave a Comment
Welcome to Link’n blogs! The five of us initially met during Cheap Sally’s tumultuous Bring Home the Bacon competition. After competing for the $100,000 blogging job (we didn’t win), we became allies in this crazy bloggy world and forged friendships. Every Tuesday we’ll post this link up so you can find more amazing bloggers and […]
Lemony Pesto Chicken Kebabs
June 11, 2012 5 Comments
Looking for an easy summer recipe – one that won’t heat up the house or expand your waistline? Every Monday I’ll be posting light summer recipes. Today’s recipe is Lemony Pesto Chicken Kebabs. Super light. Refreshing. Delicious. Serve it up with some rice or a fresh summer salad. 2 tsp zest of lemon (be sure […]
THE NEWEST ADDITION TO MY LIVING ROOM (THE CHAIR, NOT THE KID)
June 10, 2012 7 Comments
We’d been talking for months about getting the little diva her very own chair. Not that we mind it when she cuddles up with us on the couch, but since she’s already got her own craft table, it seemed like a chair was the next logical piece of furniture that a 21-month-old might need. […]
DRIVING MISS CRAZY
June 6, 2012 38 Comments
Like most stay-at-home moms I spend my days wiping up splattered milk and singing kid’s songs until I end up looking a little something like this ——>. After spending 10 years in the world of meetings and deadlines, I can officially say that parenting is the most difficult, demanding, exhausting, patience-testing job ever. Unless you […]
IT’S A TWITTER HOP!
June 5, 2012 Leave a Comment
Welcome to Link’n blogs! The five of us initially met during Cheap Sally’s tumultuous Bring Home the Bacon competition. After competing for the $100,000 blogging job (we didn’t win), we became allies in this crazy bloggy world and forged friendships. Every Tuesday we’ll post this link up so you can find more amazing bloggers and […]
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