We have been on a Healthy Snacking Challenge with Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop. When I say we, I mean hubby and I. We are on a health, fitness and weightloss mission together. While he is running, watching what he eats and exercising more, I am dong the same. We both like to snack, but we don’t… [Continue Reading]
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Our Healthy Snacking Challenge with Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop #Giveaway {Ends 5/29}
We have been on a Healthy Snacking Challenge with Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop. When I say we, I mean hubby and I. We are on a health, fitness and weightloss mission together. While he is running, watching what he eats and exercising more, I am dong the same. We both like to snack, but we don’t… [Continue Reading]
I’m a Verizon Midwest Savvy Saver Ambassador + my new toy!!!
I am so proud and excited to announce that I am a Verizon Midwest Savvy Saver Ambassador! I was asked to meet with everyone last weekend in Chicago, but my God Daughter (& niece) had her graduation, ceremony and celebration, so I had to miss the event. Even though I missed the event, I did… [Continue Reading]
Sterling Silver Mother’s Day Jewelry & Gifts from Snapfish
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. What are you planning on getting mom or even the wife, stepmom, grandma, aunt or that mother figure in your life? I have been thinking about Mother’s Day for a while now and when I saw the Sterling Silver Photo Bracelet from Snapfish by HP, my heart skipped… [Continue Reading]
Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! Healthy Snacking Challenge
Hubby and I are both on a health, fitness and weightloss kick to get and stay healthy. Some people think that if they go on a diet, that all the snacking needs to stop. That is far from the truth. Snacking is encouraged so that one doesn’t overindulge during mealtime. One snack that hubby and… [Continue Reading]
I’m a Skype Ambassador! {Mom You Rock!
I am SO excited to announce that I was chosen to be a Skype Ambassador though Mom Central!! I never was much of a video chat person, until we moved hours away from all of our family and friends. We are a good 14 hours from my parents and 5 hours from the in-laws. I… [Continue Reading]
Crest and Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Test Drive – Our thoughts
For a few weeks now, our family has taken a challenge and switched our regular every day oral care products in trade for Crest and Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control. I know that I have said this before, but I am proud to say that I am in my thirties and I have never had… [Continue Reading]
In route to Mom 2.0 Summit 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida!
Today, I am in route to sunny Florida where I am attending my second year of Mom 2.0 Summit. I attended last year in New Orleans, and of all the larger conferences that I’ve attended, I have to say that my most favorite is Mom 2.0. I learned so much last year with so much one on… [Continue Reading]
Not so ‘Wordless’ Wednesday: Beautiful Donation
We are about to donate Kambry’s 10 inches *gasp * of hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. This is a program that creates and makes free, real-hair wigs for women with cancer. I just texted daddy a pic saying ‘look at Kambry’s new do’. I think he fainted. He wasn’t excepting this, but this will be… [Continue Reading]
Rayovac’s Teachers Bring Science to Life Contest
When I was growing up and in school, my teachers were such inspirational people that I looked up to. I would have to say that my favorite teacher was my English teacher in the 10th grade. Not only did she teach her students about English and writing, but she was always there to lend an… [Continue Reading]
Not so ‘Wordless Wednesday’ – Tucker’s surgery *Warning, some pics may make you squeamish*
What we thought was a mole, is what the pediatrician has called ‘Frepmon’. He said it’s VERY rare and isn’t even online to search for. Basically a rare infection inside the skin that keeps growing. It starts out looking like a heat bump or tiny pimple, but slowly grows and ends up needing to be… [Continue Reading]
Aquaphor From Eucerin – Review & $50 Visa #Giveaway! {Ends 5/04}
With Spring in full force here in the Midwest, I have been getting things around the house prepared for Spring, but also, I’ve been looking in to ways to prepare my skin. I have dry skin and am victimized to those painful hang nails and peeling cuticles. I decided to try a product called Aquaphor… [Continue Reading]
My MaxClarity {Foam Acne Medication} Experience
For a few weeks now, I have been using a product in the hopes that it would clear up or at least tame my adult acne. Growing up, I had acne, but not too terribly bad. As an adult, I still have the same random breakouts so I gave MaxClarity a try. I am beyond… [Continue Reading]
Gift ideas for mom from Microsoft
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Do you have anything on your Mother’s Day wish list, or do you know what you are going to get the mother figure in your life? Microsoft has so many ideas to help get you started! For Mother’s Day, a Windows PC coupled with a Microsoft Hardware mouse… [Continue Reading]
Love Notes
I have to share this with you all. After my long day of traveling on Monday, this made my heart melt! Translated (LOL) it says: Top: Tucker Gordon, To mom I love my mom and she does nice things for me and that’s why I love my mom.
Travel trials & Paying it forward
Happy Tuesday everyone! I’m back from NYC and taking today to snuggle with my babies. I was due back Sunday night, but Delta offered me a travel voucher, hotel & meal tickets if I’d give up my seat so others could get home for the busy Easter travels. While I was ready to get home… [Continue Reading]
Crest & Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control
How many adults can say that they have never had a cavity? I am proud to say that I am 36 years old and I have never had a cavity. When I was 20, I had braces, but that’s the extent of oral ‘issues’ that I have had. I believe in brushing every morning, after… [Continue Reading]
Custom tattoos in NYC with Studio 28 Tattoos
While we are in NYC this weekend, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to venture out and get some new ink. I did some research, and even asked for thoughts from Twitter on where to get a tattoo in NYC. TJ was amazing to chat with via Facebook, Twitter and email. My tattoo artist’s… [Continue Reading]
Wordless Wednesday: #DrawSomething screen shots
I love this game! Here are some drawings I did for some friends.
Join @Momcentral & myself for a #MaxClarity Twitter Party tomorrow April 5, 2012 from 3:00-4:00PM EST
I have been using a product that I have fallen in love with, MaxClarity. I am inviting you all to join Mom Central, MaxClarity and myself for a twitter party tomorrow. Details below! Join us for a Twitter Party to talk about skin care routines, acne, and the MaxClarity difference! What: #MaxClarity Twitter Party When:… [Continue Reading]
Disney’s The Muppets – On DVD, Blu-ray & Digital Download
On March 20th, a fun film was released on Blu-ry Combo Pack, DVD, and digital download. I have been wanting to see this movie ever since I saw it advertise in the theaters. Each week, we set up a family movie night where we have a floor picnic at dinner and watch a movie. The… [Continue Reading]
Brookstone iConvert Scanner for iPad
Ever since I built my home office, I have been organizing things left and right, as well as making sure that all my receipts and paper documents are organized. While I have a home scanner, there are times that I may be upstairs and I come across some things that I’d rather scan right there,… [Continue Reading]
Rayovac’s new Advanced High Energy Alkaline batteries
We go through so many batteries in our house. So. Many. I cannot even begin to count how many times we are refilling the kids’ games with rechargables, replacing the Alkaline in our flashlights and how many batteries I keep as spares for my Nikon flash. I am so excited to announce to you that… [Continue Reading]
Not so ‘Wordless Wednesday’ – 6 years old & first surgery
My baby boy (6 1/2 years old) has his first surgery coming up. He has this mark that popped up on his face. What we thought was a mole, is called Frepmon. He said it’s VERY rare and isn’t even online to search for and he’s only seen one other case in all his years… [Continue Reading]
Starting a MaxClarity Challenge
When I was a teenager, I had acne, but I’ve found it to be more in my 30′s than it was when I was younger. I travel a lot and the constant climate changes seem to make it worse, especially during the summer. I’ve tried so many facial cleaners for acne, but I haven’t found… [Continue Reading]
Disney’s iHome Weather-Resistant Speakers
We travel a lot, attend a lot of sporting events and on rainy days, the kids like to camp in with their iPod’s. With that said, there is a new product out that has my little ones swooning in excitement. Disney’s iHome Weather-Resistant Speakers iHome Weather-Resistant Speakers is a perfect and fun tool that your… [Continue Reading]
Off to the Lone Star State!
I will be traveling from Thursday through Monday to Texas for my little brother’s wedding in Texas. I am so excited to see everyone, hug everyone and be there for his special day! If you are emailing about a post or giveaway, thank you for your patience as I reply. There are posts scheduled to… [Continue Reading]
Bob Harper’s Smart Success – 7-Day Cleanse
With 2012 in full swing, there are so many things that we all are doing to better ourselves and our lives. I have been keeping active and watching what I eat to help maintain that 55 pound weightloss that I had in 2011. While I wasn’t able to work out the first part of the… [Continue Reading]
