Note: I am participating in a compensated Johnson & Johnson campaign with The Motherhood. All thoughts and opinions are honest and are my own. Mother’s Day is right around the corner. The kids (even baby E) have already started bringing home handmade cards and trinkets, and the boys are so proud of what they’ve made. Of [...]
All people who need assistance with their vision know only too well the hassle involved with constantly having to carry glasses around, having to remember contact lens solution when planning an overnight trip or even worse, having to leave a party early due to dry, sore eyes. Once poor vision starts to affect your social [...]
I love coupons and bargains, as anyone who knows me can tell you. And I love reward programs because I’m already making purchases anyway, so earning rewards for those purchases is like icing on the cake for me! Scott is a brand we’ve purchased for years, and I’m thrilled that they’re working to give back [...]
Most of you that read my blog probably speak English as your first language. There are quite a few readers that come from different parts of the world and might not be native English speakers. I know I went to graduate school with several people from other countries, including a good friend from China and [...]
I love to write about food and recipes, so I’m especially excited to announce that I am co-hosting a Twitter party with the National Pork Board and The Motherhood! We’ll be talking about recipe ideas for pulled pork – a tasty and versatile summer staple for potlucks, picnics and group gatherings – and giving away [...]
If you’re a blogger, it’s likely that by now you’ve heard of the Fairy Hobmother, who goes around sprinkling a little happiness on blogs when you least expect it. I’ve seen lots of bloggy friends who’ve had visits, and I kept hoping I’d get a visit soon. Well, with all the fun of my Pregnancy [...]
Since getting pregnant, I’ve been to the doctor on multiple occasions and have even had bloodwork drawn. I’m taking better care of myself physically than I ever do when I’m not pregnant (including getting plenty of sleep – aahhhh) and I’ve been reminded of how important it is to really stay on top of being [...]
When each of our boys were born, we were very germ-conscious from the start – we had hand sanitizer at the door of our hospital room for people to use before holding our fragile newborn! With C I was especially worried since swine flu was making headlines everywhere, and hormones only exacerbated my fear of [...]
I was going through some old files on my computer and found my design portfolio from college. While going through the images, I found two public service announcements I created. Although the OCD person in me would love to go back and redesign them, the message still resonates, so I wanted to share them with [...]
I mentioned in an earlier post that I’m trying to shop smarter and save more money, but the other side of that is figuring out ways to make extra money. What are some ways you do this for your family? Here are the top three that come to my mind: • Garage Sale: This one [...]
